davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
THE LITTLE SHOES.

God ble>s the little feet that never 60 astray,
for the little shoes empty In my closet laid away
Sometimes take enc In my hand forgetting til see
II Is little halswcrD shoe, not large enough for me
And all at feel sense Of bitter loss and PAIN
As sharp wts sxo ago cut my heart In twain
o, rtte feet that weared not wst for them no more
Por am drifting on the tide but they have reached
the shore;
And while the binding drops wet these little shoe.
try to u nix my darngs fee, are treadng streets o
And SO lay them down again but always turn to say
God bless the little feet that surely stray
And while thus am standing almost seem to see
Two little 70 beside me, just as they used to be
Two little faces fed ~ ther sweet and tender eyes
All, me! might have known that look was born o
Parad Sc.
reach my out fondy, but they clasp the empty
a.! . -
There nothing Of my darlings but the shoes they
cd to wear. Isl
Obi the bitterness Of parting cannot be drove away
I'll meet my dar'ags walking where their feet
never stray;
When no mt re am lied upon the su-gng tide
But with them safely landed upon the river sde
Be patient, heart, while waiting to see their shining
way,
For the little feet in the golden street, can never
astray. ..t
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

now TO OBTAIN A PENSION. ..-~Thcrs II M
necessity n Tor paying a heavy percentage d
the pension to an agent, who often S,shonsat.
" makes an intricate case cut Of = s;,n,,I.
one. In obtaining pension the steps Is
simple: First, the declaration with tee
witnesses is made before any court Of record.
or or. an officer representing it; second. The cer.
tificate Of two surgeons as !, tho ir,nrv ~.
ceived or disease contracted. and tho -.
" o. u'SaS''ty is necessary third, the certifi.
I I..e H an commissioned officer having
and facts. >' P'~s'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07


PICTURE OF NAPoLEoN.--Ie was everything.
He was complete. He had in his brain the
cube OF human faculties. He made codes
like Justnian. He dictated ike Caesar. His
conversation joined tho tightening of history.
and he wore it. He combined the figures Of
Newton with the metaphors Of Mahommed.
lie left behind him in the Orient words as
grand as the Pyramids. lie taught majesty
to Emperors Mt Tilsit. At the Academy Of
Science he replied TO Laplacs. In the coun.
Gil OF sta.e he held his place with Merlin
He gave soul to the geometry of those, aud
the trickery Of these. He was legal with The
attorneys, and sidereal with the astronomers.
Like Cromwell blowing out one candle when
two were lighted, he went to the temple to
cheaper curtain tassel. He saw everything.
He knew everything which did not prevent
him from laughing good mans laugh by
the cradle Of his little child and all at once.
startled Europe listened; armies set them.
selves in narch; parks of artillery rolled
along bridges of boats stretched over the
rive"s; clouds Of artillery galopped in the
hurricane cries, tru,npets, trembling oi
thrones everywhere the fronters of The
Kingdoms oscillated npon the map the sound
OF a supcrhuman blade was heard leapinp
from it's sheath; men saw him, STANDING
erect in the horizon, with fame in his hand
and resplendence in his eyes, unfolding ,r
tho thunder his two wings, the Grand Army
and the Old Guard, and he was the archance
| Of war Victor Huge
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

80, dsN. FREMONT AND 4 NEw DEpAsrxsxr.-
The report that Con. Fremont has bssn %.
signed to the command Of new d~pat tnsnt
IN the Sosth. west is probaly premature. d.
though such disposition Of him 10 not un.
ilkeiy..--W Washington Correspondence New
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

SHIRKERs.-Of course | know there are
cases where men ought not to go, il it can be
avoided but it strikes me that many mcr,
who We're never known to make any very re.
markable exertisns for tho comfort Of their
wives and families, have been seized with a
very sudden and affective view Of tho duties
they owe them during this war, and the ut.
ter impossibility Of their leaving them to suf:
fer! | hope every mothers sen of them will
be drafted )" We want no such sham man.
liness pcrpetuatcd in the next generation.
And as to the bachelors, most Of whom nev
er see their way clear to this or any Other
species Of self-denial, they ought each to be
provided with sewing machine and act tc
making seldier clothes for some "relief- -socie
ty."-- Fanny Fern. @ ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

GES. McCLEaSAND's new command is cali.
co inc department Of the Mississippi, and
comprises all the territory between General
Hrants department and that of General
Buffers. General McClcrnand is instructed
with the important duty Of opening the way
from n VIcksburg to Montgomery. General
wallace will be assigned to a division under
him. o'' "''''0'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
An eight-legged sheep was OH exhibition

An eight-legged sheep WAS OH exhibition
at the State Fair, at Hartford, Connecticut.
A gentleman entered the tent and saw the
sheep, great curiosity indeed. Four Of his
legs rested on the ground, and the other four
stuck straight up from his back. SO it woe
appear that the sheep, ongetting tired on one
set, might turn over and travel on with the
others. On examination the ger tleman dis
covered some stitches on the side OF the eight.
legged animal, and at once saw" the trick
Of nature. The lower part Of another sleeps
hide, legs and all, had been sewed on this
'' wonderful creature
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

hka-Acr FROM THE GovgRxMExT.-Med.
lcai director Albeit has issused On order ,di.
recting that such patients as have suffered
amPutallon Of the leg shall, az soon % able,
Se removed to st. Elizabeth Hospital, op-
Poslto the navy yard, where they will 6s
supplied with artificial legs.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

Mr.. Allen l.. Howe, livery stable keeper At
Dedham, having written to Commissioners
Boutwell, in respect to the tax on coaches.
nss been informed that it was clearly the
intention to tax each carriage Of livery s,a.
Hle keeper separately and irrespective Of his
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

A sixty y.nino FOUNDER shell burt near "a
lrishman in one Of the trenches. Pat ooslly
surveyed the ruins the fragments made, and
exclaimed, Be jabers! thim's the fellows to
soften the wax in mans car r.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

TIE results Of the war are daily shown in
the numerous applications from widows and
children for pensions. The average il near.
y Two hundred per day, involving much ID.
Dor in that bureau. .E Pa IIFf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

IT is given out in well infovmed circles
that ex-Prcsident Buchanan will in . short
tune present to the people Of the Uaitsd
States his lonB-preparsd anl elaborate d.
fence Of his administration, ii asgs.'-1
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

IT II related that a rebel stiicsr, captured
in recent battle, asksd wonderingly,
Nv here Is this Iowa that sends 4O,OeO sol-
diers int tho 6clds What part Of tho map
il It found in! ! ncvsr heard Of il till the
war commenced" t n .r,-.t -.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

A young husband at Syracuse N. Y, thot
nc would frighton his wife the other day ju st
Tor the fun OF the thing. He got under the
bed just before she was going to her room to
dress. and suddenly reached out his hand nd
took hold Of her leg The surprise was 50
great that she uttered one loud shrek and fell
senseless to the floor. and it is thought, il
she does no. die, she will be maniac for life.
Some men have aqueer way Of showing their
affection for their wives.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

TnANKruLNEss.-I hope, friend, you and
are not too proud to ask for our daily bread
and to be thankful for getting it. 1t is a
thought to me awful and beautifi i, that Of
the daily prayer, and of the myriads of fellow
men uttering it, in care and in sickness, ir
doubt and in poverty, in health and in wealth.
All over this world, what an endless cho.
rus is singing Of love, and thanks and pray
er. Day tells to day the wondrous story and
night recounts it to night. How do come
to think Of a sunrise which saw near TWEEN.
ty years ago on the Nile, when the river and
sky glowsd and flushed in the dawning light,
and as the luminary appeared, the boatme n
kaelt on the rosy deck and adorcd Allah p
So, as your sun rises, friend, over The humble
housetops round about your home, shall you
wake many and many day to duty and Ia.
Dor. May the task have been honestly done
when the night comes, and the steward deal
kindly with the laborer.- 7nackery.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

TnE Adjutant General of Wisconsin has
ordered tina! . draft be made in that State
commencing on the 10th Of this month, in
&C. lin counties that have not furnished their
quo ~.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

THs LIFE WITn,S.--Our earthly lives may
waste and wear like the dropping sand; but
the inner life can never waste and wear. Time
writes no wr,nkles upon its brow. II is ns
dceting shadew, no wasting dream. Il m IL.
remain uninyhircd till It reaches that bsauti-
fnl land whore angels Oval, and rejoice for
ever in the prese nee Of God.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

LovE.-Nothing is indeed 50 common in
this world as falling in love, yet it is not
quite SO common to love. The one is the
flower that may bloom and withcr in night,
the other is the rich fruit from the flower,
that can survive the storm and sun, and rip
en- to decay no more. When feverish ankle
ties have passed away; when "hopes and
fears that kindle hop'," have ceased; when
selfish jealousies and lovers quarrels arc bur-
led; whom honeymoons are long forgotten,
and the snowy brow has become wrinkled,
and tho eye lost its moisture then does love
worthy of the name, become the inmate Of
the heart and home; love, pure, noble, de-
voted. selfsacrificing, seeking not it's own,
out the happiness of its beloved ohject-a
love such as youth never dreamed Of or
realized.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
COrFEssIONs OF AGAmnLER.

A friend relates to writer in the st. Lou
is Republican, a story as told to him by a
dilapidatcd young man, who had run through
a fortune by reason of an infatuation for
cards. None but the initiated know the arts
employed by sharpsrs to fleece the victims
that fall into their hands. The following ar
ticle is devoted to marked or advantage cards:
Marked cards are manufactured to exactly
initiate the fair playing cards in common use.
and so ingenious are the devices, that it is all
but impossible for any but the initiated to de-
tect the difference. One establishment in
New York manufactures fifty different styles
of these advantage cards, by which the color,
size and suit arc told, after some practice, is
well by the backs as by the faces. They are
adapted to bluff or poker, seven-up, euchre
cribbage, whist, loo, and all other games
where knowing just what an opponent has
in his band would cause the winning Of the
game. The same establishment manufac-
lures briefs longs and shorts" and
"strlppcrs," trimmed for " stocking" hands
for every game. The prices of these cheat
ing implements vary with the sty'e. The
common sort are sold for SO per dozen. .--
Marked 81 'ippcrs, containing all the advant-
age OF marked cards and shippers are put at
are also manufactured, by which tho gamb-
Ter, who ~il not expose his own hand, sees
what cards his adversary has, through the
backs.
Our informant has seen no less than eight
different ways Of marking on the common
"star backed cards. There is 4 certain
character in the right hand corner, placed in
five different positions, to denote the ace,
king, queen, jack and ten. Another char
acter in the samo positions, denotes the nine,
eight, seven, six, Ave; and still another, the
four, tray and dcuse. These characters arc
parts Of the star, and must be looked for to
be noticed as differing from any other part
Of the card. + r suit there are four charac-
ters differently shaped, one for each suit,
found in the lett-hand corner, the marks be-
ing on both ends Sometimes, however, the
marks for tho size and suit are placed on the
same corner. In marked "s,riped back "
cards, the size is told by tho position of the
stripe, running cut at the right hand corner
high cards being denoted by the spread ui
the str,pes, in low ones the stripe is contract
cd. The suit is told by the spread between
the bar on the left hand corner. In sor,e
marked cards, with fancy backs the suit and
size is denoted by leaves; on others, by
curves, tlourishes, &c. 1t is very rare that
The marks are placed lower than quarter
length of the card, on the side, yet some arc
found to be in the centre. We might partic.
ularize further, but as The marks vary will,
the style OF the back, il would be impossible
to make the explanation intcligible 10 the
reader.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

In youth we seem to be climbing hill, up.
on whose top eternal sunshine seems to rest
How eagerly we pant to attain its summit
But when we have attained it, how diffsren,
is the prospect on the other side. We sigh
as we contemplate the weary waste before us
and look back with wishful eye upon a flow
cry path we have passed, but may nevel
more rctrace. Life is . protentous cloud
fraught with thunder, storm and rain; Goo
will clothe it with light As with garment
and fringe its shadowy skirts with gold. q
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

WILLAED's Horgr. in Washington i max
ing profit Of 81 900 per day. The present
proprictors bought the property for SIN, 900.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

We put this question to every man calling
himself loyal: Il net the salvation Of tho
Republic Of more importance just nov, than
looking after the constitutional rights y sf
armed rebels! s3-'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

TnE President is just now about comnenc-
ing to prepare his Annual Message. Sinos
George Washington's memorable one, Il win
be read with greater interest than any othse
that has preceded it. go
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

A BALLOON ADvKNTuRE.-At:Fulton, Oswc.
go county, N. Y, last week, there was fair,
one OF the attractions Of which was balloon
ascension. The Patriot gives the particulars
which we find condensed in the Osweco
7imss:
=" The ariel ship lacked some 800 cubic feet
OF gas. enou. n to raise the weight originally
intended. Aitcr considerable delay, young
man named Levi Turcott, who is considerably
lighter than the person who designed max
ing the ascension, volunteered to 4 20 up."-
The balloon arose gracefully, heated slowly
to the nol Invest, went past the Fair Grounds,
and was brought down on the west side of
the lake, but instead Of landing on the earth,
ne came to stand OF the top of high tree.
Here Mr. Turcott was stuck he could nci.
ther get up nor down. Finally, a lad named
Charles Proner, fifteen years Old, much light
CT than Mr. Turcott, climbed into the tree and
got into the basket. AS he stepped in the
other stepped out, and instantly The balloon
shot into the clouds. Young Pruner had
presence of mind enough 10 seize the valve
rope; but before he could open tho valve, he
was mile above the earth. He descended
immediately, and landed about three fourths
of mile from his starting place. This was
startling adventure for such q boy"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

A line in one Of Moore's songs reads thus
'our couch shalt be roses. besysnsisd with dew"
To which . sensible girl, according TO- Ian
dor, replied:
''Txould give me the rhsuma.'s, 20 ii world you"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

WHERE TIVE Corn Co.'s Prom the 1st q
January up to the Sth inst, there had besn
receipts Of corn at Chicago aggrssating The
enerrnous amount Of 34,874, ,064 bushels.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
l.. CHAIRMAN.

a T~TORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
IA CHANCERY. Office = Overman's Block, over q
n. Miners Drug Store, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Will practice in Black Hawk County and all the ad
joining counties in Northern Iowa. Particular attention
given to obtaining Pensions and Bounty Land.
All business attended with promptness and fidelity
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

Tr il stated that Thus50e I'D kaers.
ceived orders Immediately to p51}aes ~ ~
other visit on general diplomatic service =
Europe. u fr-a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

TINS taxable property in San Frsncisco
this year is estimated at &5O. 900 900. The
entire population is over 90, 900. fst 'r
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

MAJoR GENERAL SUxNsa ID ovue aosentv
yeasx Of age. He Is 10 nsassdgkts1 tntj u
cannot ssS disiinctly . diSlanss efa huuds1
yards
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
OUR LANGUAGE.

A flock Of girls is called berry. and bcy =
Of wolves is called pack, and pack OF
thieves is called gang, and gang Of angels
is called hest, and host Of fporpoises is call
ed shoal, and shoal Of buffalo is called q
herd, and herd Of children is called troop,
aud a troop Of patriGgss is called cosey, and
a covey Of beauties is called a galary, and q
galaxy Of ruffians is called horde, and a
horde Of rubbish is called heap, and heap
of. oxen is ca led drore, and drove ofblack-
guards is called mob, and mob Of whales
is called school, and school Of worship
pers is called q congregation, and congrega.
ton Of engineers is called corps, and corps
Of robbers is called band, and band Of To-
c'ists is called a s,o0rna, and swarm of peo-
pie is called a croud, and crowd Of gentle
folks is called the elite, and the elite Of the
city's thieves and rasca's are called the roughs,
and miscellaneous crowd Of city folks is
called the community, or the public.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

OUR GUARDIAv BRO IN Acmox.-From
letter dated at Corinth, October 18th, we
make the following pleasing extract Speak
ing Of the recent fight at Corinth, the writer
says: The finest thing I ever saw was q
live Americ IN eagle, carried BY the 9Th Wis
consin, in the place Of flag. It would fly
off over the enemy in the hottest Of the fight,
then would return and seat himself upon his
pele, clap his pinions, shake his head and
start again. Many and hearty were the
cheers that arose from our lines as the old
bird would sail around, frst to tho right, then
to the left, and always return to his post, re-
gaYdless Of the storm Of leaden Fail that was
flying around him. Something seemed to
tell Us that that battle was to result in our
favor, and when the order was given to charge
every man went at them with fixed bayonets,
and the enemy scattered in al directions.
leaving US in possession Of the battle iclf."
|-NilUdukcs Sentinel. Fs
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
OR@N RICE.

A TTORyEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
AAND GENERAL LAND AGENT, Butler Center, But
Co., Iowa, will practice in Butler and adong Coun
ties Particular attention paid to Collections and remit
sancss made to part Of the State Titles examined
lakes paid, and all ether business pertaining Collec
Asn and Agency Office. &8 & ( IS & T. rely
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
ID. ALLEN.

ATTORNEY At LAW, Will practice
Air the counties OF u .ck Hawk. B haa ,Bremer,
Butler, Trankiin, F'oy Grundy and yhckss-w and In
Supreme Court Office over Hatch Aliens store Over
anss's Block Cedar Falls, iowa. - = eI1 3
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
iLLftM DON
SEIATTUCN & DON,

DO0K H NNERS. BLANK BOOK MANUFAC
- TIEfRS, AND PA"ER EuLEIS, Csda- Rapids
Iswl Ma.: ,aes ius:c sts., oouad ,suy stvls. Pa
ger ralsd 10 apy pAt.eta.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
WILLIAM r.. CASE,
b A N X Err.

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
"A LsO NOTARY PUBLIC. REAL ESTATE; AND IN. n.
"A surance Agent. Epchanos all parfsofths Unit
ted Ss6tts dsd Esrcps, bought and sold. Collections
made and promptly remtted Money Invested and Taxes
paid for non-resdents. At the usual cemmssien. a 4
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07
lLaUg BsgsL SlAVgS, HEADING ,4LUIBEs,

In large and mail quantities,
For sale by
MINER 3 DYAS,
0nos = Miner 4 Dsysnt's
Dnug 6eDss.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1862-11-07

The Highes Market Price Paid in Cash for
HIDES, SKINS AND PELrS
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-01-23
The Change in the War Department

Ehe Change an the var department,
Washington Dispatch to The N. Y, Tribune.
The only Senator who enjoys intimate relations
with Secretary Stanton Is Mr., Sumner who moved
has unanimous continuation the day his name
reached the Capitol. The relations between him
ana Secretary Chase are equally intimate. These
two names should be sufficient endorsement for
the new Secretary, who it may be added is fully
acceptable 10 such men as Senators w ade and Fes-
sender. The truth is that in the last days of BIZ
Gilman Administration it was Edwin NJ San
ton, even more than Gen. Dix or Mr.. Holt. who
dld what could be done 70 save what could be saw
Ell OF tie nation. Then il was, that he formed The
tnflmacles with the more advanced members ofthe
Republic party, which he has fostered since his
lrement TO private life, and adopted opinions in
unison Win them, which will certainly guide his
official conduct
lie Is a man of vigorous character, with resolu-
ton {" prosecute the with energy and TO strive
10 strike The rebellion in lis most vulnerable points.
! SiaVefY he beeyeS To be the most vulnerable OF
all. During his administration of the War De-
paltIHent, no General Or other officer of the army,
will more than once rcrIrn fugitive slave. Those
VINO Halter them elves that IN his appointment the
cause Of SlaN cry, OF the Rebels, OF of the Borde-
States " Aands-off type has gained an ally, will
be charmngly disappointed
lie is A0l man of rosewater doubts as to the
expectancy or Pr opriety of doing this that thing
OF aiming this or that class Of men ready to fight
for he Union. His only question will be, how most
rapidly and thoroughly TO crush the Rebellion
The Washington correspondent of The Ersnine
Post makes the following statements respecting
| the newly appointed Secretary OF War;
"Itturns out that Mr. Stanton is an Anti Slavery
Democrat or rather q " ar Democrat OF the school
! OF Dickinson and Cochrane. He believes most
fully in the proprlety OF using the institution Of
| Slavery means to strike down the great Re
| bellion. He fa.ly approved in December of Mr.
| CamerVn's report and is more heartily hated By
the Pro Slavery and white teathered Democrats il
/ Congress there are but few Of them than any
member OF the existing Cabinet. He is a live man
and viii urge an active ana aggressive poiicyupou
! his colleagues in the Cabinet"