davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03

ssW hat do you mean 2" he at length asked.
ssIt is simply this, father, that this loom Is
mine" returned Samuel, with look OF con-
scious pride. ssI have invented 1t, and nave
taken patent right, and have lately been OF
fered ten thousand dollars for the patent right
in two adjoining States. Don't You remeh-
Der that clap-trap you crushed with your loot
six years ago 2''
oYes,'' answered the old man, whose eyes
were bent on the floor, and over whose mind
new light seemed to be breaking.
"Well,'' continued Samuel, ssthat was al
most pattern of the very loom have set up
in the factories, though of course have MADE
alterations and improvements, and there IS
room for improvement yet"
esAnd that was what you were studying when
you used to tumble about my loom so much,
said Mrs. Winthrop.
ssYou are right, mother. Even then had
conceived the idea l have since carried OUT =
ssAnd that is why you could not understand
my mathematical problems" uttered Mr. In
throp, as he started from his chair, and took
the youth by the hand.
ssSamuel my son, forgive me for the harsh-
ness I have used towards you; l have been
blind and now see how misunderstood yoa
While l thought you idle and careless, you
were solving philosophical problem that
could never have comprehended. Forgive
me, Samuel, meant well enough, but lacked
Judgment and discrimination
Of course the old man had long before been
forgiven of his harshness, and his mind was
open to new lesson in human nature. 1t
was simply this:
Different minds have different capacities !;
mans mind cannot be driven to love that Tor
which it has no taste. First, seek to under
stand the natural abilities and dispositions OF
children, and then in your management OF
their education for after life, govern yourself
accordingly. George Combe, the greatest
moral philosopher of his day, could hardly
reckon in simple addition, and Colburn, the
arithmetcian, could not write out COM
monplace address. Mozart was genius In
music, and perhaps could have become good
wearer: but the music of the loom would
have been more pleasant to the ear of Cart
wright than to his, and more profitable to the
world.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03

At Brandon, Mississippi, on the 10th July,
Mrs. Jackson had occasion during the night
to go to the window, and while arranging fhs
blind, her husband awoke and, supposing that
burglar was in the room, seized gun, and
as she advanced towards the bed without
speaking, he having told her to stop, shot her
dead. He then turned te tell his wife that he
had killed some one, when, not finding her,
the awful truth that his wife wasthe victim
for the first flashed upon him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03

On the 21st July, young woman named
Virginia Stewart, who until lately had resided
in Mobile as the mistress of q cotton broker,
named Robert C. Mcdonald, was shot by her
paramour, whom she had. left, in the streets
of New York, whittier he had followed her.
He had for three weeks been drinking to ex-
cess, and accidentally meeting her, he drew a
pistol and shot her, the ball taking effect in
the forehead above the left eye, and is said r.,
be mortal. Mcdonald was arrested.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03
THE OLD pop.AuaER DAYS.

The "pod-auger,'" 1t may be we'll enough
ste was the article in vogue before the preset
rev auger came into use.
1 saw an aged man at work
lie turned an auger round;
And ever and anon he'd pause,
And mediate profound.
Good morning, friend, quoth I to him.
Art thinking when to raise
Oh. NO. said he, I'm thinking on
The cid ''pod-auger days.
True. by the hardest then we wrought,
With little extra aid
But honors were the things we bought
And honors those nc made,
But now invention stalks abroad,
Deception dogs her ways;
Things different are from what the were
In old "pod-auger days
Then homely was the fare we had,
And homespun what we wore;
Then scarce niggard pulled the string
Inside his cabin door.
Then humbugs didn't fly so thick
As half the world to haze
That sort OF bug was scarcely known
In old -'pod-auger days"
Then men were strong. and women fair,
We're hearty the doe;
Then few dreadful feeble were;
They eouIdn Z knit and sew;
Then girls could sing. and they could work,
And thrum gridiron lays;
mat sort OF music look the palm
In old ''pod-auger days"
Then men were patriots-rare, indeed,
An A1zIokd or Burr
They loved their country, and in turn
Were loved and blest by her
Then Franklin, Sherman, Rittenhouse,
Earned well their nations praise;
We've not the Congress that we had
In old 'pod-auger days"
Then slow and certain was the word
Now. dell the hindmost take;
Then, buyers ratified down the TIM.
Now words must payment make;
Then murder doing villains soon
Were decked in hempen bays;
We didn't murder an steep,
In old ''ped-auger days
So wags the world its well enough,
If wisdom went by steam,
But in my days she used to drive
A plain old fashioned team
And Justice with her bandage off
Can see choics in ways:
She used to sit blind fold and stern
In old ''pod-auger days
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03

According to the s'Asiatic Researches,ua
very curious mode of trying the title tn Ind
is practised in Hindostan. Two holes ara S3na
in the disputed spot, in each of which the law.
yers on either side put one of their legs. and
remain there until one of them is tired. or
complains of being stusg by the insects in
which case his client is defeated. In this
country it is generally the client, and not the
lawyer, "who puts his foot in.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03

ssWho is that lovely girl p, exclaimed the
witty Lord Norbury, in company with his
friend, Counsello. Grant. ssMiss Glass, - re-
piled the Counsellor. eel should often be- in
toxicated could place such a Glass to my
lips" was the reply. go
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03

Paradoxical as it may seem, he who reels
ana staggers most in the journey Of life, takes
the straightest cut to the devil.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-03

The .'pod-auger,'' it may be we'll enough to
state was the article in vogue before the present
screw auger came into use
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20
From tho Philadelphia Atlas.l
WheeJInR AIesVaults.

While on the subject of pure beverages,
we may as well Introduce that of Wheeling
Ale, and therefore wheel it into line
Great care is used by the gentlemen who
manufacture it, having an extensive knowl-
edgcsof chemistry. they extract the virtues
of the hops and malt, and the proportions
of each of the ingredients arc So. arranged
As to prodtceathe tlIrec'kinds of grRde,
known7as 'Kennct's Ale, n&:I}itter Ale" and
Sweet -\lc," tile latter having the title of
champagne prefxcd to it. Iii the opinion
of many good judges, it is superior i'll body,
strength and flavor, to old English ;ot
Scotch alcS. The pure article IS put up in
barrels or bottles and handy for family use
y better beverage for nursing mothers
could not be brewcd or drawn from the
fountain of Esculapius himself The OK
tcnsive Wheeling Ale vaults, are ut num-
hers 2ll and 2l3 Lodge street. above Sec
ond, opposite the old Bank of PemsvIva-
mia, at number 10 Broad street, and also
at the corner of broad and Chestnut street.
Philadelphia ale. at the present time, en-
joys much better reputation abroad than
ut home, and that brewed at Wheeling en-
joys reputation the world round, aud in
the city of brothcrly love in Particular
For persons of weak constitution, it is an
excellent remedy, and should be in every
family. Mr.. Edward Kcyscr can be con-
suited daily at the vaults in Lodge street
above Second, where he will be happy to
practically educate and illustrate tho sub
iGct
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20
1859. Wykes, 1859.
M. DC YALLET,s
Great French Remedy for Female 1
,.nsry,1o,,I4ao.

Great French Remedy for Female Ir-
Irregularities.
For SGpprs1sed heIrsss Scunty, Delayiny or IIimfd
.he''sesi for WALES LeVcorrhsd, .riM too Sfuny
r"Ersati0n, Ilea0oede, and otls,. ssgsriMgs dninv
Me -Nzi,ss4
An invaluable medicine FOR females. Ladies' who
suffer from ticsc difficulties and know low uuplcas
ant it is to describe tho to Il physician. can appre-
cinte the value of simple remedy, which they may
always IrnTo at land, aud apply at pleasure
II should be known that tho frequent irreguiaritcs
to which young females subject, unless properly
curol frequently lay the foundation of isoases Of tho
most grave and formidable character But cpmparn-
lively few girls glide this period without o!thGr
proper aid tho commission Of grove orrors. Tic
advantages Of home remedy for sill such cascs will be
duly appreciated.
Price, 81. Sold by
LAUGHLINS ( BUSHFIELD.
OStL IlrHyyiSiS, NUmIu St.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20
II is not to be expected that any man

IT is not to be expected that any man
be his patience as great as Jobs, can. for q
mement contemplate the doings ofC Congress,
without a feeling of downright unfeignel
indignation. It has;now become the next
thing to insuferdble. A1rcady more than
two weeks have gone by, and not even an
organization yet effected. If the delay in
electing speaker arose out of anything
else than a petty scramble for party power,
n petty speeclr=makfng disease that has
fallen upon SO many of the members, wc
could be lenient enough to excuse them for
the enormous evil which we deem them to
be inflicttpg upon the country.
There is not whit of doubt in our
minds, that they are inflicting very great
evil upon the country, by this unreasonable
and pertinacious failure to. organize
There has not been an era in our history,
for many a day, which demanded greater
moderation and conservatism in Congress
sional word and act than tho present.
Yet, the fight which has been raiscdi over
the election of presiding officer has en-
gendered more bad feeling and sent moro
bad sentiment into the country than has
been witnessed for years.
Can this be tolerated. Ought the peace
and pcrpetuity of the Union TO be put at
risk for such comparative trifies2 Con
gressmen seem to think that they are our
lords and masters; that We, the people, are
but the instruments of their Qualification
bound at all times to submit to their
follies and impositions. Sometimes, in
deed, they speak of the country looking to
them with anxiety, and expecting them to
do SO and so, but even half this twaddle is
done for effect As an entire body, Con-
gress, at the present time, displays uomore
consideration for the interests of the Ame-
rican people than does the Ottoman Porte.
Congress has become perlinacious, and
tits time that the. people, all over tho
country, speak out in just such plain words
ms cannot be misunderstood. We demand
thatthey cease their dangerous wrangling
and go to doing their duty. In its present
disorganized and disorganiziug state Con-
gress is positive eyilto the country
Lot it ut least cease to be such, if it cannot
learn TO do we'll.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

SENATOR MISUNDERSTANDING of tho
ancient lights,of the United States Senate
is soon togo out. BY the election of Mr..
breckenridge from kentucky, John j. Crit
tendcn, the Oldest member of the Senate
rial body, rctircs from n public service that
has been most honorable to himself and
post useful to the country. Mr.. Crittcn-
den is now i'll the 18th year of his age
He entered the Senate us early as 1917
forty-two years ago-although he then
served but two years. 1t is /; singular fact
that Mr.. Crittenden has never been mem
Der of the House of Representatives. Be
sides his different terms in the Senate. Mr.
Crittenlen served the public as Governor
OF Kentucky, and AttOrncy-G cnGrnl under
President Harrison, and also under Mr.
Fillmore. With his retirement, in 1861,
will disappear the landmarks in the Sem
ate of the old southern Wings John
Bell, a worthy compeer, has preceded him
the present year. OF those who remain
that once actcd with linn, Massrs. Toombs,
Pcarcc and Bcnjamin-none are now out
side of the ultra democratic pro-slavery
ranks. Mr.. Grittendcn's successor. Mr.
breckenridge, is man of superior ability
aud character, but we cannot think him
qualified in any respect to fill his place.
Boston Journal
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

Our Washington correspondent writes
to friend here pretty good joke, which
he says he got from the reporter of tho
Cincinnati Commercial. 1t seems that the
reporter of the Commercial was down at
Charlestown, at tue time of Old Browns
execution, aud that being DESTROYS Of get
ting good view of the hanging and all
the incidents thereof, got up, from among
his fellow reporters, on the fence which
divided them from the military. This
movement attracted the attention of one
of the officers in command, aud he ordered
the reporter down. The Commercial man
not willing to leave his eligible position
except in the last extremity, began to par
ley with the military man, calling his at
tention, among other things, to the fact
that he was not within the military enclo-
sure, and therefore not trcspasser, as
might DO seen on the first glance The ar
gument seemed to make an suppression on
the military man. He did not feel equal
to its disposition himself, SO he gnllopcd
of and got Major General Talliafcrro and
some fifteen or twenty of his staff to come
and decide. They all came up, aud rcpo-
sing on their saddles, listened to the de-
fence of the man on the fence. After
hearing him at some length, they finally
decided that in no just sense could ii be
said, that a man who was on the fence,
was over the fence, for if he was, he was
just as much within the enclosure set
apart for the press, rs he was in the en-
closure set apart for the military, which
WAS rsductio al aJsurdWm.
Our correspondent says that lie consid-
ers this one Of the best specimens of :,
Virginia worm fence" abstraction that
has ever yet fallen under his attention, not
excepting the resolutions of % and 'sg
themselves.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ink ENE s. s. hal 81

ALL THE PREMIUMS EVER AWARDED BY
the Fair ON the Island, for AnbrOtypes. have Justly
heen given to PARTRIDGE, The superiority Of his
Photographs Ambrotypcs, &c, over all others in the
city is daily acknowledged by good judges
Partridge does not boast of grUat number OF Ere
minus like some of his competitors in majority OF
which there is not particle of lnOrtt they brin,
awarded by the discretionary committee without any
competition.
Partridge has advertised for years, to mako bet
tor pictures than can be had at any other place in the
city or make no Charge for thcn. Others l.avO not
dared to make similar proposition. knowing them
selves, thai Partridge turns daily better pictures
than any other man.. fsf ~
All In want Of the best pictures to DO had in Wheel
ing, should 50 to rartridge's establishment, OH Main
st' few qoprs above Alonroetst where pictures are
male as low us at any in Wlrelis rtov1C-d&w
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20


Thirty YEAHs AGo.-rhe Portland Id
rcrtiscr reprints the following extracts
from the -Na'yiaHdcr, paper published in
baltimore in 1928, pending the Presidential
contest between Albums and Jackson
How like records OF the past appear:
"a few days since We stated. ON the au-
tllority Of the Richmond Wig, that Mr.
Andrew. Stevenson, Speaker of the House
OF Representatives, had, within in few
weeks, asserted that if Mr. Adams should
be reelected the Union would be dissolved
son the same authority, we stated that
- Judge Of the General Court of Virginia
had made the declaration at Norfolk that
if Mr.. Adams was not put out by the voice
of the people, they (the Jackson men)
would be willing to put him out by force
Both these statements arc corroboratcd
by responsible men, who certify to their
truth"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

Dun Washington correspondent, in a
private letter, of Sunday last, says that
Mr.. Clemens gained great favor among
the Opposition generally, and especially
among the Republicans, with whom lie
has always been on the best of terms for
his little speech in the House OH Friday
last; wherein he uttered tart dcnunci,t-
ton of the way in which the time of the
session was being spent, and in which,
also, he took occasion to give notice that
il the Democracy expected any aid or vote
for him, they must consent to u ballot each
day at reasonable hour Ho said he
would not he drugooned into long and
wcarisome sitting in the present state of
his health.
There was no difficulty about taking a
ballot. when he sat down.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20
MRS wINSLnM

An experienced nurse and female physician, has a
Soothing Syrup for children toethng, which greatly
facilitate the process of tecthing by softening the
gums, reducing all nlamaton-will allay all pain.
AMI is sure regulate the howcs Depend upon it.
mothers it will give yourselves and rolicr and
health to your infants. Perfectly safe in alrc,psos-
Seo advertisement in another column
aug2gJ0-l yi&M
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

y story is told by the Worcester (SEossl
Spy of q hen, owned by farmer
unmed Randall, that had not laid for n
few weeks, and the fowl was Killed by her
owner, who took from her 60 eggs. twelve
full sized, and the rest about the size Of a
walnut, That hiddy must have hcen one
OF Burnhams "extendel" chickens. We
doubt whether the story be cggs-nctIy cor
rect.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

A shocking case of death BY burning
occurred near Sing Sing, N. Y, last week.
a young lady, II years of age, lost her life
in consequence of her clothes taking fira
from CRATE. In her frenzy she rushed
into the open air. and was soon found with
her clothing entirely consumed, except a
woollen head covering which protected
the upper part of her person. Tho vital
organs were therefore uninjured, but the
sensibility of nine-tcnths of her body was
destroyed, so that she was perfectly CON
scious ana suffered little or no pain for
more than an hour after the accident
Death occurred during the night.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

II seems to US that the remarks made
by Bill Montgomery, in the Democratic
caucus on Friday night. are singularly
characteristic. 1t will be remembered
that Bill was one of the very first to lead
off in the Anti Lecompton rebellion. It
will also be remembered that SO Anti-Ad-
minisration was he that the Republicans
of two out of the three counties in his dis
trict refused to nominate n candidate in
opposition to him, and thereby allowed
his election. 1t will again be remembered
that in the days Of Know NothingiEm, the
bftterest, most ferocious foe they had was
Bill Now, however, (oh sweet consist
encyl) this same identical Bill Mont
gomery virtually refuses a coalition with
Anti-Lecomptonites, and expresses his
patriotic hopes of union of the straight
out Democratic Administrations party with
which hO no.0 operates) and the South
American TX. ny party Has the man no
shame about him even? We know he
has an intelligent constituency, and can
he hope they will ever hereafter put a mite
of confidence in his political professions :?
He tonight the K. n. party with the zeal of
a crusader yet, now counsels union with
it. lie WAS elected by the party of the
Administration, yet turned and fought
against it,, After warning awhile against
ii, he has again turned into its ranks, and
refuses compromise to his late co-rcbefs.
What, sindeed, must We think oftsucl
politician a,itl such a Congressman?
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

KIT CArsox.-This week we enjoyed
call from an old mountnincer au associate
for many years of Kit Carson, and direct
from the company of Kit, who informs us
that the report of his death is all a mistake
lie left him about forty days since, in the
enjoyment of his usual good health and
spirits.--Brornsril!e Wednesday .IdOsrtiser
Isl. inst!
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

New TyrE.-The Wheeling Imtehiyemcer
has put on new dress of type, and looks
almost rs well as the contents read 1t is
one of the papers which we open to read
all through from beginning to end, because
we find it all readable mutter in it. II is
printed daily. tri-weekly and weekly, for
So, So and 81 for each. per annum. 1t is
a consistent and able free soil journal
Cere9o Crescent
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

JUDGE CONRAD. OF PmLADELpuIA.-Th
remains of Robert 4. Conrad, of Philadel-
phiH, are to rest in n tomb cut in the solid
rock al Laurel Hill Cemetery. The friends
of the judge aud poet of Philadelphia nave
had a handsome monument erected over
them
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

A rtoCs young man visiting prison, in
Maine, inquired of some ofilhe prisoners
the cause of their being in such n place.
A little girls answer was Shat she stole n
saw-mill, andwcnt back uftcr the pond ana
was arrested.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20
Charles London Cordial Gin,

which Is distilled under inspection OF the EIitsI Cow
ernnlcnt, is decatey Favored Gnio any other Gin)
with some of tho most valuable rratoutycs of the
Vegetable Kingdom. and is by far tho most healthy
beverage oxtunt
Tug MOST EMINENT PHYSICIANS OF EUROPE AMP AMER
IcA not only recommend its by the han
hut prescribe it mOdtcno whore u stimulant Is
required.
The PENALR sEx will find it not only pleasant Cor
dial, but certain reliOf In suferings of periodical
character.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS OF ALL RANKS pronounce 1t
perfectly pure and its restorative Incompatible
Sold only quart pint bottles by all porGoIsrs
CROCIRs 80
For sale in wl.eoling Va. by I. II. LOGAN & CO.,
~ Main street, r b. JOHNSTON, l7C Market ST., and
others.
EDMUND c. Charles, General Agent.
DEPOT, No. 40 BROADWAY, Ny.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

on the same day, and also from the Wing
National Committee. What blessed
thing. it would be, to be sure. if a proper
fusion could be brought about, and unite
the proud old family once more. 90.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

THE n. Y. TSmss says: 1t is rumorcd
that Mrs. BurdelI Cunningham is about to
be married to gentleman of this city, and
that the bridal outfit is nearly completed.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20

a bank note received Mt the Office of the
Charleston Courier had the following en-
dorsement :-"Theln last five of fortune of
$4,000. All gone now, and l am bank
rupt."
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-20
To the Be-Drugged and Poisoned CIt-
liens OF Wheeling, and vicinity.

You arc pvcrruu with dpItIge of thu rilcst com
pounds in tho form of alcoholic Drinks that ever
Omanatcd from that pest of society tho LIQUOR MIXER
They arc sold to yOu luxury, they arc dispensed
to you us /" Medicine, and in either cast the effect is
tho same.
There Is but way to escape, and that ID to use.
as luxury or mcdicamCnt, safe and reliable stnu-
liant, sold under stamp and seal which renders it Ger
tain that it lrts not been tempered with sucll an