davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-27

Farm for Sale.

I -----
yr(HK undersigned wishes to sell Q tract Of land
II sfI miles moth Of Bridgeport, andtHo miles
.outh of Warrenton, in Jefferson and Belmont
counties, Ohio, containing
Eighty Acres Of Land ' &.
aftv Of which are cleared, On which Is erected
GOOD hswsd log house and Kitchen There Is .
we'll of superior wster near tho door, also good
fruit trees. spplss, cherries &C.. -o'i
Also so Acres Of Coal. i
undar the same land, within half mile Of the
Ohio river and quarter of mile Of the Cleve-
land and Pittsburg Railroad, with easy access to
either railroad or river, and a good landing Call
and examine the land and the undersigned, hv-
ing on the premises will give whatever informa-
ton concerning the place, that may be desired.
ap27tf u.s. NOAH B JOEL TILTON.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-27
new HAT g. CAP STORE.
JOS. TOLIVAR.

WOULD respectfully inform his friends and
w the public generally, that he has opened a
Hat and Cap Store. at No. s, Washington Hall,
Monroe street, where he has just received q large
stock Of the latest and most fashionable STYLES Of
Hats, Caps and Straw Goods. .e
The stock Is entirely new, embracing everything
in the hat and cap line and will be sold at the
lowest reasonable prices. '0
Though charity covers sin now ana then,
Pllcover the heads and sins Of all men"
mr. 29-tf
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-04-27

Reports from the front state that all il
quiet on the Rapidan, but the army is in
an effective position for an immediate move
ment, if necessary The contest cannot be
very long delayed, but there are reasons
for believing that it will be the interest Of
General Lee to force the fighting. ~
1t IS no secret that there are other move
ments afoot from those contemplated from
the Rapidan, and that either Richmond it.
self or the country behind it is to be made
the scene of immt date military opera.
tons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-02-24
STGEsMOND & HAY W ARD,
il. DENTISTS.
vrw AND IMPROVED INVENTION OF
ARTIFICIAL CHE0PLAsTlC BONE -
WITHOUT METAL PLATE OK CLAorS'
DR s 3. sIGEsMOND s. CO.,

DIR. =. Is. SlG EO AOAND " .oESo.'.
eso Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and loth
streets Washington, D. O.,
rALLs the attention Of the public to the Vol.
u loving advantages OF his improved s, system:
j. The Teeth of their manufacture WI he.eL
corrode nor change color BY any ACIDS oe'ns
three -fourths lighter than any other. .7
2 No teeth or roots nee De e&CraG'eu' 90
tho artificial ones c N be inserted over them.
3. Yhe roots will be made lnoienslve ana
never to ache. onr,,o
No tenn porary teeth are needed as pe erah,,
nent ones can be made immed lately, therepy
preserving the natural expression ot the Iace,
Which under the old system is frequently as
figured. c.n-. koo+oa ovor fvo
wears by many Of the first chemists and physl-
clans ofthis country.
Dr. s. s. Co have also invented Whlte un-
destructive metal filling, with which tue most
sensitive teeth can be filled without pain, ano
can build up a perfect sound tooth on any sloe
roots, whic; will last throug lifetime
The best of eferences given by Dr. W: Mo51;
T." Doremus Professor Of Chemistry, ~ 4,
an6 thousands OF others 20
Gil an / ex .mine for yourself
rs Office hours from q, m, TO 3 p n.'
each day. Sundays excepted.
oct 21--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-02-24
co \ l. y [ L

pHgAPEsT AND BEST COAL OH
u THE CITY, by the barrel or at reti''l Pr
ces as low, or lonoer than the Iowest-qu J;
une 4ualed-'or sale at wv y ~
whore can be had Lamps, Chimnes, " 5,
and de everything connectei with tn; trade in
everv variety Of style together with general
assortment Of Gas and Steam Fixtures, Chan
dsliers Pendants, Brackets, Drop Lights, Glass
Globes, Paper Shades, &C. ofall the new Styles
and beautiful patterns, at prices TO please.
Gas Fitting, Alterations and Extensions
nromntlv attented to; all work warranted.
Patent Thief Detecting Money Drawer Tor
sale. nov IT..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-02-24
FROM MOBILE.

The following IS a correct copy OF the latest
telegram from Mobile in regard to Sherman $
and .Farragut 5 movements:
From the Richmond Dispatch, February, 20
s:MoBlLE Feb 9.-2 clock +. M;-Gen.
s. Cooper Farsut has i not reneWeu d ms a..
mas, IL the sound Weather TOO bal for &C
ton. Sherman corps is not advancing down
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. No Landing
has vet been reported in the direction OF l'as,
caso2Ia. u Il. MAUR4' 1aJ. oe''
The telegram published yesterday omitted
to STATE the important fact that Sherman was
NOS at that date advancing down the Mobile
ana Ohio Railroad. It seems probable from
the above announce ment that he has d'yerged
rom the direct route to Mobile and is making
f.,r some point on the seaboard, for the purro:e
Of being strengthened by the co operation OF
F,rvagut and Banks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-02-24

10 ahove announce nent that he has d:yerged
ron, the direct route to Mobile and IS making
f = come noint on the seaboard, for the purpose
Of being strengthened by the co operation OF
Farvagut and Banks.
The steamship Bohemian, Captain Borland,
fron, Liverpool, bound for Portland, was
wrecked, on Monday last, on Aldens Rock,
f,,1 miles outside Of Cape Elizabeth All the
c,h;n messengers, nineteen in number, were
saved, but few Of the steelage passengers
of whom there were one hundred anu ninety
five, are supposed to be lost O'c OF the
loays were swamped alongside the steamer and
came ashore at the Cape with man and child
IN i. 10th dead The captan and his prlncl-
nal officers were also safe The cargo OF the
I,nlen. ian consisted Of silks and other goods,
valued &C one million of dollars. The mails
f,r New York and California were at first re-
nor5el TO be lost, but have since been recoy-
cred.
rrhe examination Of Mrs. Patterson Allen,
on ) charge of reasonable correspondence, was
resumed at Richmond before Confederate
Commissioner Watson, on Friday last. AT
he conclusion of the examination the commits
sioner decided that there was probable cause
10 believe that Mrs Allan was guilty, and
CON mittcJ her for final trial.
Prince Salyn Salm, formerly Colonel OF one
of vhe German regiments OF New York, APP
nea led before Gen. Hays and explained the
various charges made against him, alter which
General Hays released him from arrest.
The schooner, IN. Bennett laden with nay
and potatoes, at Madison Connecticut. took
fire Yesterday and was destroyed in the harhor
~ New Haven Her crew escaped. Loss
sl4 O0o The vessel was bound to1pace
Hon. J, S. Mil!son, Of Norfolk, formerly a
me,,her Of the r. s. House Of Representa-
+;vas has resumed the practice OF the law IN
th.s. t.itv having taken the cath OF allegiance
- fhe U. S. Government.
The hay, on train of acarsr near the Orange
5. Alexandria r. r. Depot, took fire this
ate noon and considerable amount des-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

Gacw,xo POPULARITY OF THE NATIONAL
,BANks.-The National banking system is
growing into public favor rapidly and surely.
,Whstsv.r opposition the old banks have
shown to It, Or may show to it in the future
will not avail It az against it. The people
slik. th. new System. and xha. the people j like
il bound to 70. The leading bankers of New
York Gee which way the wind Il blowing and
are earnestly agitating the subject Of embark
ing either wholly or partially under the new
law. People all over tho country begin to show
reluctance to take bills Of the old banks
without thsy are very near home. They
want currency that has the government green
mark, and will have it. Advices from the
West cay that farmers there are very 10th to
take bills on eastssn banks. and demand
gresubacks in payment for their pro-
duce. This shows which way the tide Of
public opinion il setting. and perhaps ex-
plains Why some Of those who have heretofore
opposed the national system are now becom-
ing anxious to adopt it.-Spri"Gfeld Rtpx6-
3icaa.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

LETTER FROM RicnMoND.-A lady rebel
writing from Richmond, gives a doleful ac-
count Of affairs in Dixie. The letter closes
thus: ".D ~
All hopes are ceutered ON General Lee.
His army has been very much reduced. leav-
ing him only about forty five thousand troops.
His cavalry has been scattered through the
counties below Gordonsville for the purpose
Of getting forage, and you have no idea ofthe-
accounts of suffering we receive from the in
habitants where they are quartered. The
whole cavalry seems to have been demoralized
into bands Of thieves robbing alike both friend
and foe. A great portion Of the cavalry has
been disbanded, to return in the middle Of
March with fresh horses and new outfits. !
fear q great many will not 60 back, but will
either desert to the Yankees or hide in the
mountains. There are now several organized
gangs for opposing the conscription, and a
number Of our conscripting officers have been
killed. The reports of destitution are too true.
Our soldiers do not get full rations half the
time, and once they have been without meat
ten days. These hardships are daily growing
worse, and what shall be done to relieve US
We cannot immagine. Our supply Of provis-
ions is almost exhausted, and no one knows
where moro is to come from. It is true We
have enough among the people to live on
but supplies for the army are almost unobs
tainable. =" l.A
William says the Government does not in.
tend to wait for the Yankees to advance, but
will concentrate our armies, and strike where
least expected in overwhelming numbers:
This seems the only hope Of sucers. 1--we
should be defeated this Spring / know not
what will become Of us. So many have be-,
come discouraged that I believe another diaas.
ter would almost break US up. All we can do
is to aid the noble army by our example and
contributions, and hope for better things. te'
wish you could sand us few things, suekl
as stationary and those littls indispensables Of
the toilet now 20 hard to procure. We can
some times get them here, but at fbuloul
prices, and We ars compelled to dress with
almost the simplicity Of our servants. Our
paper money is good for nothing. Il takes =
handful to buy pair Of shoes. and IN arm:
ful to get . dress. A hundred dollars Of YAM
kes greenbacks would be small fortune
The poorer clauses are suffering terribly, and
there have been several cases Of actual starva.
tion. Now have written you = long lettsss
much longer than expected. /. Do not chow
this TO to any but ths family. and burn i im.,
mediately after. / would not have it fan into.
tho hands Of the Yankees for the world. r..
member us to all who ever think Of us. and
write soon. All join 10 much love. cant
you send your photograph aan
Your a6ectionate sister, NARY N
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

TIRED fWArrlNo.-A Chicago girl, tired
Of waiting for the young men who don't pro-
pose'-probably IN account Of the sxpsnss-
takes advantage Of the season and speaks out
boldly over her own name in the " wants" col;
umn of the Chicrgo 1ribsxe - follows,
"This 10 leap year. III wait 40 longer 81
here I am. 81 yeass old. hsalty. prsPossessias
medium aize. full chest. educated. pFudsat,
large sparkling eyes. long. black. flowing
hair. and a. full Of fun a. chestnut is full Of
meat, born to make some man happy, and
want home Does anybody want No - 70
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

~ Massachusetts, has accomplished in
three ysars what tho Christian religion failed
to do in eighteen eenturies.-Er. . ..
Oh, yes! She has done wonders She
hes been able to keep "all quiet on the Poto-
maj" while Grant has been fighting and win
xisg the battles Of his countyy.-Piste.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

= How melancholy the moon must feel
when it has enjoyed the fulness Of prosperity
and then gets reduced to the last quarter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

iRAfier reading worthless book. one fsela
q Il he had tired hisjaws in cracking an emp
ty nut. .,{ tr t.... r- .reilf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

q Slavery pales before the onward march
Of the Union hosts.-Er. ~ u. y
So does slavery's 2rogeny.-Hsm6sldt
Reglser. ....... ..,..., lii,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30
kdykrtlslng Rates:

One square, one insertion. ~
Each additional insertion n...s..........'.'''..' ! ~
Business cards, per quarter ...........'..'". w
nFA liberal deduction will be made in favor OF those
vino advertise four squares, orupwards, by the year.
rLegal notices will be charged to the attorney or
hicer, authorizing their insertion
NJ Advertisements sent from distance, and tram
ent notices, must be accompanied by the cash.
rNotices Of Births marriages and deaths inserted
free of charge.
MP All communications, whether on business or for
.pubice alton must be addressed to the editor of the
WASHINGTON STANDARD.
T Blanks, bl-heads, cards, bills of fare, posters
programmes circulars catalogues, pamphlets, etc., cx
ecutcd at reasonable rates.
OFFICE-In Barnes's building of Main and
First Streets near the steamboat landing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30
TPrBL1c-No. IL. =
, in relation in relation to the Public

4 resolution in relation in relation to the Public
Printing.
Beyssohed5ythe Senate and House Representatives
ofMe United States Of America IN Congress asserb'ed,
That the second section Of the joint resolution approved
the same is hereby repealed and that the Superin.
tendent Of Public Printing be directed to print here
after hundred copies Of every bill or joint resou
Senate or House of Representatives. under any rule OF
either House, unless other number be specially
required by the House ordering the same.
APPROVED Feb. Sd, 1863.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

UNcLs ABE's LAsr.-A gentlemen called
on Mr.. Lincoln . few days ago. and in = con-
vcrsAtion about the Presidential prospects,
remarked that number of men in the present
Congress seemed to be aspirants for the Chief
Msgistracy. Abraham. smilingly, replied:
eyes. because I was struck BY lightning
once in my life. they think their chances good
too"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

r. Never grove over what you cannot
nravanf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

An HONEST WoMAN.--An old lady in
London. who had given permission to have
telegraph wires passed over her house. re-
Gently complained to the company that she
could not sleep o'nights, the wires made such
u noise in talking. Said she: II don't think
neither. sir, that you are aware Of all thAi's
said along them wires; there's very much
that's said there-and have to lay and list
en- to.-no respectable woman ought to hear
The official didn't tell her that the talk she
heard was tho sound of the wind among the
wires, but he assured her that in future young
women Of great responsibility were to be sub
stituted at the cface for the young men who
formerly worked tho lines.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

Coon BoTToM.-At dancing match at
Chicago rerently. buxom Dutch girl danced
nine hours. constantly, when her partner &C.
knowledged himself fairly beaten and very
tired. The damsel then took six glasses Of
lager and went to breakfast. @k' a.'.
We think the title to the above should be
" Good Legs."- Washoe Piute. S'-''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

. n Say but little-think much and do
more. amf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

A LOYAL KENTUcKIAN-Ths following
from Green Clay Smith, of Kentucky, On the
Con6scation Bill, shows that he has some Of
the spirit of the eloquent Harry" as well
as part Of lis name:
"Sir. Your sentinels have been shot and
killed while upon the watch-towers of the
country; your army has been sometimes al
most depleted, and the three hundred thou
sand new graves that dot the land all over,
but too sadly tell the story Of yesterday and
to-day; the homeless, friendless, and land
less, together With the weeping and the
mourning everywhere, but too plainly tell US
oftte hour; but the unerring finger Of truth
and justice points us to the cause, and human
ity, honor, Christianity, and God call fol. re-
dress and the inAiction Of punishment. just
punishment on those who have done all this.
The widows and orphans of the patriot dead
of Gettysburg ask at your hands food and
raiment. Make the rebels pay it. The arm
less, legless soldier demands Of you support
for the future. Get it from the rebels. They
caused the war they undertook to resist and
overthrow the very best Government known
on earth, and erected the sword as arbitrator
Then let them die by tbs sword.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30
,..,.g. OFFICIAL.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the Third Session of the TAirty-SeventA

>dSsed at the Zntr0 SeSsiON OF Me znUy-CeVeNt0
Congress.
rPrBLIc REsoLuTIoN-No. s.
An Act authorizing the holding ofa special session Of
the United States District Court for the District
Court for the district of Indiana 80
oftIs United Ststes Of Ierca II Congres assembled.
That special session Of the United States District
Court for the district of Indiana SHALL be holden at the
usual place Of holding said court the second Tuesday
in March, in the year Of Lord one thousand eight
Sec 3. And b. 4 farther enacted Thst al suits and
In or retufnabe to said court shall b proceeded in
heard tried, and determined by said court at special
session, in the same manner as at regular term q
said court and the judge thereof is hereby empowered
to order the empane!ing Of petit jury for said ses-
SION but not grand jury. And no case shall be con-
sidered which stands continued to the May term by
order of the court
APPROVED, Feb. l2, 1864.
[Prmlc-No.al
AN ACT making an appropriation for rebuilding the
stable at the Presidents.
Beitresolred5yt the Senate and House Representation
ofthe United States Of america IN Congress assemoa9
That the sum of twelve thousand dollars, or 50 much
thereof as may be necessary, be and the same Is here
by appropriated out Of any money in the Treasury not
Otherwise appropriated to enable the % q
tobe rebuilt forthwith. .,.-s.fs .,
APPROVED, Feb. 13, 1864. -'A'fA "
fPUBLIC REsOLUTION-NO. IL. -
JoINr RESOLUTION rendering the thanks OF Congress
to Major General w. 7. Sherman. as.
Belt e;,acted6y the Senate and House Representatives.
ofthe United States of Aeica in Cogress assembled,
That the thanks of Congress and Of the people Of the
United States are due, and that the hereby
rendered to Major General w. T. Sherman, commander
Of the department and army Of the Tennessee and the
officers and soldiers who served under him. for their
gallant and arduous services in marching to the relief
Of the army of the Cumberland and for their gaanty
and herosm in the battle of Chattanooga, which con-
tributed in great degree to the success Of our arms III
that glorious victory. i.'. ....' i.,r--
APPROVED, Feb l9, 1864. .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

that from the time of the rivival Of letters the
influence Of the Church of Rome had been
generally favorable to science, to civilization
and to good government. Why? Why. asks
my friend from Ohio, is the Church of Rome
so " favorable to science. civilization and to
good government" Let tho gentleman an
swer i" Because her system held chem. as
it holdsnow, all distinction of caste es odious."
Great laughter. "Shs regards no man,
bond or free, white or black, as disqualified
for the priesthood. This doctrine has, as
Macauly develops in his iutroductory chapters
to his English history, mitigated one of the
worst evils Of society for where race tyran-
nized over race, or baron over villain, Catholi-
cism came between them, and created an
aristocracy altogether independent of race or
feudalism. compelling even the hereditary
master to kneel before the spiritual
tribunal Of the hereditary bondsman. The
childhood Of Europe was passed under the
guardianship Of priestly teachers who taught,
as the scene in u Sistine chapel of an ethiop
addressing tho proud rulers Of Catholic Chris:-
endom teaches, that no distinction is regarded
at Rome save that which divides the priest
from the people. "I'he sermon of the Abys.
sinian that is of the colored person, :" the
Roman citizen of African decent-in beautiful
print was distributed at the door. I bring
one home as a trophy and as souvenir of a
great truth which Americans are prone to de-
ny or contemn." Laughter.] Now, l ask
my friend from Ohio if he has still got that
trophy aud souvenir to bring into this hall ?
The great inquiry in Washington this even
ing has been, where is Sam Cox's trophy
and souvenir of the great truth which Ameri-
cans are prone to deny or contemn?" Where
is that sermonl Sam did not reply to the in
quiry of Washburn-he was too much used
up to do so. He wrigg!ed and twisted and
squirmed aud WINGED in his seat during the
delivery Of Washbnrne's speech; and Fernan-
do Wood, James Brooks. VOORHEES, and the
Aliens. who shook their sides jollily during
the painting by Cox, in his speech. Of his ia
vorite picture of negro equality. exhibited
very elongated countenances, and laughed
out Of the opposite corners Of their coppery
mouths az Sunset Sans heresies were being
ventilated to the House-while the Union
men enjoyed their laugh hugely.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-04-30

prevent.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-06-01
Extracts for Y0uug Men.

Give young map q taste for reading,
and in that single disposition yoS have fur.
nished him with q great safeguard. He has
found at home that which others have 10
seek hbfusd, namely, pleasurable excite
ment. He has learned 10 think even when
his 5ook is no longer in his hand, and 1t is
for want of thinking that youth go 10 ruin.
Some of those who have been most emf
nent in learning and science made their first
atiainments in snathes OF time stolen from
manual employment. Hans Sachs, The po-
Ell of the Reformation, the. Burns OF 9ef-
many, began life, as did Burns. poor boy ;
he was iailor's son, and served an epPrsn.
ticeahip, first TO . shoemaker and af,er-
wards 10 a weaver, and continued 10 work
atihe loom as long as he lived. The gres.
dtsnatisi, Ben. Johnson, was q working
bricklayer and afterwards soldier. Lin
nasus The father Of modern botany, was
once on the shoemaker's bench. Our inn
mortal franklin, il need scarcely be said,
was printer. Herschel. whose name Is
inscribed on the heavens, was the son OF O
PVOt uAdot(tahs 9hA - wv SO - eSS'eS~"
years was placed in band attached TO the
Hsnoverian Gusfds. After going 10 Enslaud
he undertook to leach music, and then be-
came an organisi. Bu. while he was sup
potting himself in this way, he was learn.
ing Italian, Latin and even Greek From
music be was naturally led to maihemaiics,
aod ihence TO optics and astronomy. John
DoIlond, the inventor Of The achtomatic tel
escope, spsns his early days at the six
loom, and continued in his original business
evsn for some ears alter his eldest son
came to The age 10 join him ia it. Few
cases are more celebrated than that OF Gii-
ford, the founder. and editor OF the Quarterly
Reviet He was an orphan and berely es-
caped the poor house. He bscams ship
boy of the most menial sort on board of q
coasting weasel. He was Afterwards for six
years apprcuiiced to shoemaker. In this
last employment be stole time from the last
for arithmetic and algebra, and fos lack Of
olhsf eenssniencss, ussd 10 work out bis
problems on leather With blnnted awl.-
Few names are more noied in modern lit
srstuFo.