davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-10-10

ss,ses aSas ; KIiIaso. kaILGas' r,r,s If r,rc,,o.
WITTTR J. BANTER
is, DIST. BgVJ I. BAXTFR,
VI J. EASTMAN JOHNSON,
"a LEVI BISHOP.
Tin " pJNALD MCINTYRE, htsgsrts II t,e
I'm r. LAIN BBJ"N, t7ire~sty-
sth :. HENGY WHiHNG-
IN . LUXE r. PARSONS,
an OiEE8 f. srAULDING,
JAMES a wALKEg, T-e'ee' f l''y'rn
UP izSoY, Desl, i,,oas ard bird
RyrR II FAY, PrnGpaL
Asylun fo- Deif, Dumb and Bl'nd-F.iJt
JysEv,AHP P wo0DBUgYl
HENRY MONFAsUE,
INA PITCHER, T-,,'--s i,,a,. Z; -i'arl
CHARLES COGGESIiAjI..
DANIEL PRATT,
asvlarl E,r th. .!nsane-Ealayrnzoo.
JAMES TURNER,
HGLBEaT b SHANK, B,ard # CSrtd,
Ge0HGE ". LEE, !A'ase 81 Ca'rrcioa.
H,RNOS CfIAvBEgIlN, !
CIias A TR0wBRIisiE
GEORGE W LEE.
CHARLES IAI"F, EsHfaI tcmwiyifqers.
WILDER u fOSSfG
CHARLIE UPsON,
VA l. SSATpN, i7en- e t5e State Prison.
ECC NE TENNEY, S.a;s Librarian.
fSH5H HES5E f ;fasS: gfssF '"'''''' IF he s''>
SAMUEL. MEAD, SuD-. II. Nars's San, sii.. Cana,
CHiRLFs III ky, Pres Z Sra-e r.egl;r.1l s0ce =
R. T.. JOhNSTbNE, S~cretaTy - 10
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Mr.. q. G. Evans, the proprietor of the great gift
book establishment No. 439 Chestnut street. Phila-
delpha, and the publisher Of many valuable works.
has sent us the following, which is just from his
press
TIE sunny SoUTH; OR, TIE SoUrHFRSER AT HoME,
Embracing five years experience of a Northern
Governess in the land OF the sugar and cotton.
Edited by Prof. ]. H. Ingraham, of mississippi.
Philadelphia G.. g. Evans, publisher
We have not had the time to read this book, and,
therefore, are unprepared to give an opinion of its
literary merits. The editor tells US in the preface
that il is collection Of letters written for pubca-
ton by young governess of Mississippi who diff
IDENTIFY declines giving her name in connection with
the work The subject, home life in the South, is a
good orc, and il well managed, would be interest.
ing toa reader. The work can be ordered from
fYa4s, 44ho will send it by mail to any address.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20
xEY-wEsr CORRESPONDENCE.

Special 10 the New Orleans Crescent.j
@..-- KEY-WEsT, Aug. II, 1860
NJ. Eddoi-f wrote you about the capture Of
the brig W. j. Kibby, off Anguilla, she having just
landed her cargo; but it seems that in the hot
haste of escape they left three or four on board.
Well, the brig arrived here in charge Of the prize
officers, hauled in to the naval wharf, and re-
manned there until the Crusader arrived when she
hauled out into the stream. The three negroes
were soon after discovered in the fore pcak--a
place darker than sin; and hence as these slaves
coveted concealment they had it. The brig sailed
on the I'd inst for New York with the slaves on
board, and as New York is rather dull now, their
arrival may create some interest.
The brig Lincoln, CORVALLIS, master, arrived
here from &aza, Cuba, on the 4th inst, awaiting
orders. AsSagent was sent off to her, ordering
her here. Some suspicious led to the discovery
that her manifested cargo was very different from
what it purported to be, and that she really had
flour for smuggling entry into Cuba. She sailed
hence on the 9th for ST. Thomas.
BY an arrival from tile Bahamas we learn that
bad weather has been felt there, and that on the
9th ult. a schooner from New York was totally
lost on Man-ofWar Key Her name is not remem-
bered, but she had ice and granite and three loco
motives, In the same blow the schooner Peter
NOVEL;, from Africa, with 3Gl slaves, was lost the
slaves being saved and taken into Nassau. She
was under tle command Of Capt. Rich, and sailed
from New Orleans under Capt. Waters for St.
Thomas.
Several very idle stories are adoat in the papers
about negroes being coffined, as dead, and then
passed over to the mainland At first these charges
were simply aughable, but they have assumed a
serious import, and ought to be denied. ! assure
you there is not word of truth in anything which
relates to the carrying away OF any Of the Afri-
cans, otherwise than as reported. They have died
and the balance left here for Africa. 1t seems
really gratuitous to fasten such sins upon a COM
munty who are as free from the iniquity as the
youngest babe in our city. Give us credit for
some virtues, and don't add negro.stealing to
them.
On the 9th inst. the bark Reindeer, Cunningham,
master, came into port. She left New York on the
18th June, bound for San Juan Remedies, Cuba,
and when to the southwark of the Stream the cap
tain found his register clearance crew list, ETC.,
missing. He put in here, and will telegraph by
way of Cedar Keys, and write by way of Havana
for his papers.
Arrived, August 2, smacks Neptune, Prima
Donna, Princess, Julia Latham, from Havana
Aug. 4, schooner Matchess, Havana brig Lin.
colin, Zaza, Cuba steamers Atlantic, N. Orleans
Salvor, Tampa. Aug G, schooner Fashion, Bahia
mas. Aug. 8, bark Reindeer, New York.
Sailed, August 2, smacks Jessie Pinkney, Ratler,
Northern Light, Havana. August 6, brig lincoln
st. Thomas. August 8, schooner Central America
sagua lie Grande steamer Crusader, on cruise
August II, , steamer SalYor, Havana.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20
Another Meteor.
4 correspondent of the Mobile Mercury furnishes
the following:


A correspondent of the Mobile Mercury furnishes
the following:
Another most grand and imposing spectacle has
been witnessed in this place in a daylight meteor,
which made its appearance in our Western sky at
O'Clock last evening, the l4th. At first sight its
position was about % degrees above the horizon,
and its bearing, as near as could be Judged with
out compass, was Is degrees to the left, or sout
of west. From that point in the Heavens it moved
forward in downward slope, passing over about
fourteen degrees of in the short space Of three
seconds, until it reached point at which it sud-
Is degrees, and the bearing about 35 degrees (by
compass) south of west.
This truly beautiful meteor was, apparently,
about as large as the largest ten pin balls, or in
other words it was about one.eighth part of the
full moon, which would give it diameter equal to
minutes Of arc, the moons being 81. 1t had no
appendage or tail whatever. Its disc was perfectly
well defined, as that Of silver ball of the same
apparent size would be- if seen before dark back
ground. Its color and general appearance was
precisely like that of the larger stars and planets
as they appear Just ON the eve of twilight--as
sparkling and brilliant as the silvery pearls of a
diadem. Nothing could have been more imposing.
1t was seen by large number of our citizens.
both in town and out, and SO unusually grand and
magnificent was the sight, that the impression it
made on them must be as lasting as life.
You will doubtless have accounts of this day
meteor from other places in the South, and when
you do, pray let US hear what they have to say
about it. and thus you will crafty the curiosity Of
many Of your readers in this section, besides
STAR-GAZER.
LIVINGSTON Sumter county, Ale-n latitude 81 deg Iniu
sorth and longitude Ss deg 10 min we-August 10, 1860
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

MArRIMoNY UNDER DIFFIcuLTIEs.--A neat and
pretty maiden in Sullivan county, Indiana, the
heiress of handsome property, made matrimonial
agreement with a homely, penniess, awkward and
uncultiyated youth Of eighteen, but, as the time
drew near for the consummation of their plighted
VOWS, the prospective groom informed his intended
as follows: My father says / shan't marry ur-
less first pay him for my time.' This unweleome
intelligence did not dsprit the fair maiden. With
that perseverance which distinguishes womans
heart, she Immediately authorized her swain to
learn of his father what amount would pay for his
time. The required was $500; the money was
by her advanced, the father was satisfied. the pur-
chase made, and the marriage ceremony was per-
formed. Since which time marked improvement
personally, morally and intellectually is visible in
one bought with price,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20
MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST 20, 1860.
cRors, WEATHER AND ELvER.

The cotton is very promising for the season, and
fair average crop is calculated on. The corn
crop is estimated at from third to half what it
should have been. The weather is exceedingly
warm and rain is very much needed. The Qua
chita runs unusually low this season and particu.
larly at this time. 1t is little more than creek
winding through the lowest port of its broad and
nearly empty bed Boats cannot get nearer Mon
roc than about one hundred and sixty miles.
purpose addressing my next & slice = from Bas-
trop, in the adjoining parish of Morehouse.
T0IsETer
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

ARcHEoLoG1cAL.--A new chapter in the Eleu-
sinian mysteries has just been opened to the day
On the 2Sd June the excavations which have been
for time in progress at Eleusis, were brought
to IAN end, The temple of Ceres has been com
pletely uncovered, and with the temple an infinite
number Of interesting architectural remains. The
most remarkable of these are the proPEGa, de-
scribcd by Cicero in his letters and superb statue
of Adrsn,s fayorite Antnous lacking only the left
arm This is the only lifesize statue, and probably
therefore the only accurate portrait OF this famous
type of masculine beauty which has yet been
found.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

SAD CASE or NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. weeks since
Mr. Thomas Dascomb, bonnet beacher of Rox-
bury Mass, was proceeding upon cunning expe-
dition, accompanied by his dog, when the animal
became mad and bit his master in the wrist. The
and no fatal injury was apprehended, Mr.. Dascomb
had almost forgotten the NATTER until Saturday
last, when he was taken seriously i'll with unmis-
taxable symptoms of Hydropaohia. The most
violent paroxysms followed, and continued until
Sunday afternoon, when death came to the relief
of the sufferer. The deceased was about 50 years
OF age and a strong, able-bodied man.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

Young america will certainly pause moment
in the midst of the Heenan orgies to give thought
to the sage of Troy, John Morrissey. Thus speak
eth journal of Troy: John Morrissey and
Andy Sheehan are among the lions. Morissey is
troubled with sore throat so much so that it is
with difficulty he can be heard speaking. Under
this afiiction he could not think of meeting Hee-
nan in the ring, and says to do so would be mad.
nnss
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

THE HENDERSON FIRE.-The doubts entertalnass@
by many to the destruction BY tlre, Ct the fofa
ishing town of Henderson, Rusk county, are esf.
PEELED by news from various quarters, which rem
der the calamity only too certain
tile disaster from Mr.. f. Pilsbury, q well-kaown
New Orleans merchant, who is direct from Hen.
derson The principal hotel and all but one Of tie
business houses were destroyed The loss is estis.
mated at from Sl75 600 to $3.50, ,0o0; $50, ,0awort
os goods we've burned in the street after removal;
from the stores All the supplies of groceries, etc.,
for the town and neighborhood, were burned, Law
ing many families reduced to want. A negr2 wo,-
man belonging to man named Herraon q s-na3
tavern keeper confessed to having started taa ifa-
The master and his brother are under afgast IS
being concerned in the affair. H srndoD was al
ready accused of having dealt with slayefor stolen
goods,
The committee were investigating the aifalr, and
many negroes confessed to knowledge OF q gem
esal plot for ineeAdiarism and murder.
Ii was believed this conflagration Was part Of
the plot.
TIE news is further confirmed BY 2 letter from
Mr. T. H. ingehart, of Palestine, to his father in
Fairfield, IGalveston News, l6th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

ARE OUR GnIyENs TO RE MALFBEAFED II THIS
WAy?--The storm is brewing, and fight may
come out ofit for the manner in which citizens OF
the model Republic are treated when they go
abroad or rather mal-treated. We have before
US, this morning, private letter from cur fellow
citizen j. E. Testard, ESP, written FROM prisea
in Bordeaux, in France, where he has been sea,
teueed by a court martial to six days imprison-
ment, and condemned TO serve two years in she
French army. The government claims this service
of him because of the circumstance OF his hth IN
that country. Serve he must, or buy substitute.
When released from Imprisonment hewill 70 doubt
take the last alternative and come home. Do SO,
Tesiard; kick the dust of that nation from your
feot forever whose chief calling is arsas and con
stant occupations warfare refined ana legali2eS
system 0f murder and rapiae.
tRaton Rouge Gazette.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

Among the hatfirs polygamy prevails, but man
is not allowed to choose his own wives. They are
offered to him by their friends 1t is great insult
to the womans family to reject her; and to crown
all, the involuntary bridegroom has to pay without
murmuring the price demanded for her
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

PRESENTS FROM THE PR1NcE OF WALES The
Prince of Wales, before leaving st. Johns n. e.
presented to the lady of Governor Bannerman a
splendid bracelet, set with diamonds and emerads;
also the portraits of his brothers and sisters. He
also gave $3.50 to the Church of England Asylum
for Widows and Orphans, $3.50 to the Benevolent
Irish Society, and $3.50 to be expended amongst
poor persons in the town. Five hundred dollars
were left as prizes to be contended for at re-
gatta-the Prince nominating, as day on which
the regatta should take place. the 2Gth of August,
his fathers birthday, but that falling upon Sun
day, will be postponed to the following Monday.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

The present year is the extreme outer limit as
signed by astronomers for the temperance Of the
long expected comet of Charles V. The uncer-
tainty of its return arises from the very vague and
general descriptions of its in 1854 and 1906
from which the data were extracted for modern
calculations.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

NEW CRor GARDES SEEDs.-Mr. D. Maupay, No.
81 Gaver Camp adverses that he has lately
ceved large variety crop SEEDS Gardeners and others
will do well by oopg Tie advertisement where m Of
le varieties may bp seen
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

correspondent wishes to know whether ship
can 60 as fast in tide weter rs any ether. We re-
ply thar it can only be aseertainea by experiment
1t is certain, however that the more knots vessel
makes the faster she is.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

A BArHrNe ScESE At CAFE Mty.-A Cape May
correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger writes
on the llth instant: M-=-0
The bathing scene At this place this morning was
one of great animation rs well as animating, with
good degree of the animal internxed. There
were probably 600 to 500 persons constantly in the
water for about an hour and half. Allowing,
therefore, that each individual on an average re-
manned i'll for half an hour, there must have been
from 2o00 to 2500 who enjoyed the bath; besides,
there was Il great crowd on the beach, consisting
of men, women, lads, lasses, horses, dogs, car
riages, etc The bathing delightful, the break
ers being fine and constantly rolling in, and the
water clear and clean.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

preacher once selected the following words Tor
his text, 1.-The world, tAa flesh sud the DEVIL
Observing that he would arrange each under It's
proper head-he would cemmgace upon the flesh,
pass lightly over the world, and hasten as fast a.
he could to the devil.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20
Destructive storm IN virginia.

In the Staunton Spectator we find the following:
On Saturday evening last, between half-past two
aud four o'clock, this place was visited by most
violent storm and terrific freshet. Houses were
undermined, walls driven in, goods swept away,
pavements torn up, gas pipes broken, hogs
drowned, fences washed away, gardens and crops
destroyed. The streets presented spectacle SIM
liar to the rapids above the falls of Niagara. The
wind blew, the rain descended, and the flood came
in terrific violence. Stones weighing hundreds of
pounds were borne upon the flood some distance,
and drays tables, boxes, hogsheads, barrels chill
dren's carriages lumber, and furniture of various
kinds were seen floating down the strcetsupon the
bosom of the violent current.
The corporation and individual losses are i'm
mense The individual loss is very great much
more than it has been on any former occasion of
similar kind. The food was greater than the one
of 1866, and the damage sustained, in the opinion
of some, as great as in both combined. At this
time there is no means of ascertaining the amount
of damages, or even an approximation with any
degree of certainty. Some suppose it will amount
to 100000, but we think this estimate is rather
high Persons walking the streets are now com-
PEELED to forsake the pavements and walk in the
middle of the streets. Where the pavements were
are now, in many places, deep holes.
The Spectator contains nearly column of de-
tails of damages done by the food.
A Staunton correspondent, under date of Aug.
9th, says:
Our beautiful "Gity of the Hills'' has again been
visited by a most destructive flood causing Sc
rious loss to many Of our citizens 1t is hard to
form au estimate of the loss; less than 100000
will not repair the damage. The principal suffer-
ers are A. T.. Blesdoe & Co., 2. N. Powell & Co.,
and John p. Hutz, merchants; P. II. Trout & Co.
and DR.. Eichelberger, druggists. Gardens were
completely washed away, houses flooded, and, in
short the greater portion of our citizens are more
or less sufferers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

LIVINGSTON Sumter county Ala-n latitude 81 deg miu
aorth and longitude Ss deg 0 nin westAugust Is, 1850
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

From our srocfol Travelling Correspondent
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-20

me st. Louis Republican publishes letter Of
the 7th inst. from Denver, from which we e1 tract
the following:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-01-17
A DESIRABLE TRAITOF LANDIN
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

$aM LAND Fob SALE,-
- n1er inT sale privately. my large and valuable
county, about ore mile and a half from Danviile,
ana lylng eiiglbly. upon the waters of Sandy and
pan rivers. IT the intersection of the two. Ii con
laps ABOUT ao3 acres, OF which So acres are cls AIRED
shu IN a nue. state OF cultivation. The rema. 7der
IS al heavily timhered, and the proceeds of the sale
OF me timber alone would he found very reIuune-
fatlfe. Ihe land is Of the best quality for raising
raj.
l sls2 offer for sale that valuable property known
as "lLSONS FERRY. half a mile above Dan
y!Iis' ana upon the wagOn-road from Danviile to
holry and Western PittsyIvania. In connection
WIN the Ferry. | VIII sell n small TRACT OF
containing about II acres of fine river low
farm. "'A""'
Persons wishing to purchase any of this property,
Will please address me at DaRville, Va, and will
take pleasure IN showing the property, or giving
III. Imrtner information. GEO. L. WILSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-01-17


- LIZ " 4...s to dispose Of ny real sst.ss.
children, oGsr for sale. privately. my Farm.
This most dss,rabls tr.et Of Land lies in the hear,
Of the y.,aabls tobacco ,Lapds Of Louisa, on both
side: Of the south branch Of the North Anna river,
1 1o'saa' 5ss. .ni 's n. Baker al r. and f cshsss. si:h G1 nils.
from Louisa Court House ana TolsTsvilIe. on he
y, S.sss ssS. Central R.'lf0'd' and equally convenient
THIS Farm contains 1910 acres. Of which 30 are
1 "assi's sr s5~ss'ef The %'' arabic ali; } and ~ !: %is a'Hko's and ID ~ ~! .
sd%!eat ct sh 6wE iXf s9a siss slsht fh 1scm. !: : :
buildings The locality g healthy and the neigh
boIhood pleasant: Presamins that any one wish
themselves. | deem 1t unnecessary to speak far
.hes: The F"fm is cagabls Of being divided int .5
selling, terms will be made to pur-
1 D%nGeha.e the premises T. 9u fny o I. sH H5f x.i's; to
Ra s"i 515'h e Fh'PiiSt%at'Gia' a as?l q, f Il. r I. Holiday EiS
RAPID Ann Station, Orange and AlexnndIia hail-
road. who is authorized to sell. de 25-d1awts
Ae Ls sAbt On N our HAL 1NsH FFr2HEAk sSsfEhhkk
~~ AsHLAND.-Haying, more land than | can
s%S,'! TIss; OF Of h h.xs Hss es sHt; o "Eoo a"s ' fH,s sTly'''t shsi
was owned by. W. b. Green. decd, adjoining the
land, of of j. xh H. Blpn 4e: aGs Situate s,,"stsd s ON South and an 'ns
law YIN
river, about half a mile from Ellett,s Turnout, on
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
road, and two miles from Ashland, and contains
1867 acres. one fourth in wood, and has on it a
dwellins-house with six rooms. and out houses.
and a good spring.
,,d IF not q ;C'S Dsaav. ss I SlI k SCI i at r, Rss ss;n a &c;
of January, 1850 4ii fair; if moi. the next fair day,
Hooper's heirs. will sell at the same time about co
acres OF land. that was once a part of this tract.
T~ERMs;-One-third cash, and the balance on a
credit of one and two years, with interest from
date. liza 9-3tawidsl WIN. l.. WOOD.
- A DES!E ABLE TRACT OF LAND IN
xeGOOCHLAND COUNTY FOR SALE-The
subscriber offers for sale privately his r ii, |
IN the county OF Goochland. containing 800 acres.
OF when 300 are cleared, and well ada nted TO the
cultivation Of wheat, corn and tobacco. 1t is stu
atsd on the Cartersviile Road, adjoining tho estate |
Of Randolph Harrison, Esq, 81 miles from the !
James hlver and Kanawha Canal. An Episcopal |
and a. Baptis: Church are within half an heur's |
ride of the place. ~" "e"' .
For further particulars. apply to JESSE HE.ry.
ESQ., or TO me. either personally or by letter.
w. 4. WEBB, |
ia 10-1aw4w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-01-17

"A MM. IRA SMITHS
SoC1HERN CLOTHING MINUFAc.
NJ rSr., TORY,

1t is a fact fac, ne, Z ~ o. Va. FIKGINIA.
AZ Siota,ns nanufactory in this city TEN
confinneda :. ana have constantly for that time
s,Gek IN kiehmond. AZ hundreds Of nv cus,"ins ~
time 30 r' 20. and having increased my forces from
Ssrsslol work IN large or small quantities than
:. .1to,oiofe and viii guarantee to furnish them ,n "
equal IN style and material. houses and
in. SSeaHa am 4 pfa ~ ! "a man q my business, t.os Ase.
snS.aasrs.ll Halter my self that | can give ~ ".n.s
NortA or South. "~ S''0os a. any house
LET those who wish to build ND purely so.,h..,
Srs1 nad t IT patronixe sAe ID essabIssAsd ko.s.s
mar, a = ~ sssns reap the Feward thoy 10 imssis
hsr Sv a. can prove BY from rs - nac
bssn for a my employ, and many OF them havo
sdai s,n more especially whom you can d. sn xrs,s az
WAN. IRA SMITH.