davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
THE LAST DEVILS WALK.
BT CHARLES DIcKEl

By CHARLES DICKENS.
From birthstone bed at break Of day
a Devil has walking gone
To tramp and char the flowers to death.
To infest he air with his pestilent breath.
And to cloud the N orning sun.
And, pray, how was the Devil dress'd?
Oh he was cased In an iron vest;
His scales were closed. and his r1vets true,
With never chink for spear to get through.
And over the hill and over the dale.
he walked. and over the plain.
And an air gun. elegant. polishd and round,
That would kill miles of. with never a sound,
He twirld like harmless cane.
And over the laurels Of fuIl-blown Fame.
And the tender shoots Of the young good Name
He stamp'd with his merciless hoofof shame.
And he left his print on each.
And backward and forward he Wriggled his tail
Through rose-tTimm'd garden and hly-streEr
Mark ed his course by lOathsOms trail.
Like q snail track over q peach.
He spied laborer hard at work.
Early at his vocation,
"Uh, no !" quoth the Devil, "he sees me not :"
So he shouldered his piece, and he aim'd, God
With terrible caIcuIationl
He saw young innocent folks at play,
Blameless, beautiful. wise, and gay.
So Vitriol flask from his pouch he drew,
CTwas devilish deed y and the liquid threw
Der the fair young group, whom he left crew
Of monsters scarr'd and grim,
He peeped in house; twas goodly manse,
or time and weather had stood the chance.
And was still erect and fair.
AHA !" quoth the Devil, the pile looks well
But I've fire works studied for nothing in hell
III cant find out when q match or shell
May lead TO combustion there"
The Devil could creep where no other fends can.
He found an unguarded spot,
Where he scraped mine with his diligent hoof,
And-his train prepared-wall. pillar. and roof
Blew up in the air Like shot!
That breach in the reof is msnded now;
Its whereabouts few can tell,
But the Devil had done his work that day,
So he crawl'd him back for his masters pay,
Which he royalty spent in jovial way.
With the lowest Devils in He'll.
There are many Devils who walk this world,
Devils great and Devils small,
Devils with tails and Devils wothout,"
Devils who whisper, Devils who shout,
Devils whe mastify, Devils who teach;
But the CALUMEY DETu-as hard to reach
As the snail who, now safe on some distant beach,
Is diResting the core of my faYorite peach
Is the shabbiest Devil Of all.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

REVIVAL OF LEPRosY.-It is stated in
some of the foreign journals that this ter
rible disease of the Seriptural era, and
which was epidemic throughout Europe
from the 10th to the 10Th century, is now
developing itself in various parts of the
world with all its ancient repulisve char
achteristics. 1t prevails largely in two
widely sundered countries, the West
Indies and Norway. In the latter, ac-
cording to statistics recently published,
there are no less than two thousand lep-
ers. The tubercular form of the disorder
which is much more horrible than that
which affects the joints, is pronounced
by physicians ineurable. Meanwhile it
is satisfactory to know that it is not con-
tagious. Multitudes of lepers perished
miserably in the early ages, abandoned
to their fate in consequence of the uni
versal belief that whosoeVer touched
them must necessarily share in their ca
lamity. The malady is very rare in this
country and it is hoped that it will be a
long time before we are afflicted with
this scourge.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

A REAL ESTATE SToRY.-A gentleman
of this city, who had determined to re
tire from the cares of business and in
dulge in a mania for amateur farming
had very attractive estate-on paper
presented to his notice by broker
There was the usual substantial dwell
ing house, large barn and out buildings
unfailing spring of water, thirty fruit
trees, rich pastures and arabic lands, etc.;
situated, of course, in the immediate Vi
cinity of schools, churches, and all the
advantages of civilization. The mer
chant was charmed with the description
and was on the point of purchasing,
when he happened to meet an old far
mer acquaintance, whom he suddenly re-
membered lived in the neighborhood Of
his contemplated investment. After the
usual inquiries on the merchants part in
regard to weather, prospects of crops, etc.
and on the farmers as to the proper
method of disposing of the 'coopons' on
some Government bonds, the merchant
asked:
'Do you know G-'s place up your
wayp
dKnow it, Yaas, guess 1 do; lives
thin two miles o. my place. Drefle
shiPless critter, tho; hadn't got much
O. anything on his farm 'cept heavy
mortgage. Coin to sell him out putty
soon, guess"
Indeed" said the merchant, thought
fully; "mismanaged, 1 suppose-don't
attend to his business. Splendid piece
of land, though, is it not |"
"Waal, might be for some purposes;
s'lectmen did think of buying it once for
cemetery; but the sile was so awful
poor and sandy that nothin' ever came
up that was planted in it, and they were
afraid there'd be no resurrection there J"
The broker lost his sale of that farm.-
Boston Bulletin.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

In DEATH THEY WERE NOT DIVIDED
On Thursday last, Mr.. Samuel Smith of
Bristol, R. l., deceased, having reached
within a few days the age of SO years
On Friday, the day following, his wife,
aged nearly Sc years, died, withor: know
ing of the death of her husband. She
had been for many years his careful and
anxious attendant, and though OF late
her mind through disease and age had be-
come clouded, on Friday during lucid
interval, she inquired after her husband,
and was answerered, 'He sleeps sweetly. !"
Expressing her qualification at what she
understood to be the repose of health, she
herself sunk into that slumber which
knows no waking here. This couple had
been married 81 years, and had been
separated in al that time only three
nights. The nearest relative present at
the funeral was his brother, Bishop Smith
of Kentucky. Both cofins were plac ed
side by side in one box, and lowered in
to one grave.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
WHOLE NO. 2602

A NoBLEMAN's Estate Some idea o
an English Dukes estate may he had
when we state that the country establish
ment of the Duke of Devonshier would
cover one of our large sized Counties
The park Immediately around the palace
contains three thousand acres. The
principal garden for vegetables, fruits,
green houses, ETC., is twenty-five acres
There are thirty green houses, each from
fifty to seVenty-fve feet long; three orfour
of these contain nothing but pine apples;
other houses contain nothing but melons
and cucumbers. One peach tree on the
glass wall measures fifty-one feet in width,
fifteen feet in. height, and bears one
thousand and sixty peaches. 1t is the
largest in the world. The grape houses,
FIVE or six in all, are seven hundred feet
long. But what shall be said of the
great conservatory, filed with every kind
Of tropical plantsl One of the wonders
of the world. 1t coversan acre of ground,
is one hundred feet high, of oval shape,
and cost $500, 1000. 1t is heated by steam
and hot water pipes which in all are six
miles in length. The apparatus con-
sumes six hundred tons of coal in year j..
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

dence of one of the most extraordinary
men in his time, that has ever appeared
on earth. 1 do not pretend that she is
loyal. / believe this day that o-thirds
of her people are rank and cruel rebels.
But her statesmen have been wise and
vigilent enough to form Constitution
which brides licentious traitors and Sc
cures the State Government to the true
men. And she has an Executive fit to
ride upon the whirlwind. 1 know that
two-thirds of the congressional districts
will send us Secessionists, which will
greatly impair our two thirds votes. But
she has two or three men in her delega-
ton who have saved Sodom. In the SEN
ate, at least, one man deserves the favor
of Congress. OF the other l say nothing,
as 1 know nothing, and l would not do
injustice to one who has never done In
jury to me, or, as far as l know, to the
country.
Ihave done in this matter what deem
ed best for humanity. 1t may be thought
that am showing too much anxiety on
a question in which can have no sepa-
rate personal interest. l know it is easy
to protect the interests of the rich and
powerful, but it is great labor to guard
the rights of the poor and downtrodden;
it is the eternal labor of Sisyphus forever
10 be renewed. 1 know how unpro6ta-
bic is all such toll. But he who is in
earnest does not heed these things. l
know, too, what effect it has on personal
popularity. But if 1 may be INDUCED in
a little egotism, will say that if there
be anything for which have entire in
difference, perhaps may say contempt,
it is that public opinion which is founded
on popular clamor.
In this, perhaps my final action on this
great question, upon careful review,
can see nothing in my political course,
especially in regard to human freedom,
which 1 could wish to have expunged or
changed. believe that we must all ac
count hereafter for deeds done in the
body, and that political deeds will be
among those accounts. l desire to take
to the bar of that final settlement the
record which L shall this day make on
the great question of human rights
While 1 am sure it will not make atone
ment for half my errors, hope it will be
some palliation.
Are there any who will venture to take
the list, with their negative seal upon it,
and will dare to unroll it before that stern
Judge who is the Father of the immor-
tai beings whom they have been tramp
ling under foot, and whose souls they
have been crushing out
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

Sour OR NoTHING.-At very excellent
hotel, not ahundred MD les from our parts,
they were one day short of a waiter, when
a newly-arrived Hiberian was hastily
made to supply the place of a more ex-
pert hand:
"Now, Barney" said mine host, "mind
you serve every man with soup the first
thing-serve soup first"
"Bedad, I'll do that same" said the
alert Barney.
Soup came on, and Barney, after help
ing all but one guest, came up to the
last one.
"Soup, sir2" said Barney.
'Nos soup for me" said the man.
"But you must have tit is the rules
of the house."
''D-n the rules of the house !" ex-
claimed the guest. "When don't want
soup won't eat it"
"Well," said Barney, with all due So
lemnity, "all can say is this, it's the
regulations of the house, and d-n the
drop else will ye get till yes have finish
ed the soup"
The traveller gave in, aud the soup
was gobbled.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
THE GENIUS OF DEATH.

What is death? 'Tis to be freel
Nomore to love. nor hope, nor fear;
To join the great equality;
All, all alike are humble therel
The mighty grave
Wraps lord and slave:
Nor pride nor poverty dares come
Within that refuge-house-the tomb.
Spirit with the dropping wing,
And the ever-Heeplng eye,
Thou of all earth's kings art Kingl
Empires at thy footstool liei
Beneath thee streWed
Their multitude
Sink like the waves upon the shore;
Storms shall never rouse them more.
What's the grandeur of the earth
To the grandeur round thy thronei
Riches, glory, beauty, birth.
To thy kingdom, all have gone.
Before thee stand
The wondrous band,
Bards, heroes, sages, side BY side,
Who darkened nations when they died.
Earth has hosts, but thou eanst show
Many a million for her one;
Through thy gates the mortal How
Has for countless years rolled on;
Back from the tomb
No step has come;
There fixed till the last thunder's sound
Shall bid thy prisoners be unbound!
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
RARK TALK.

The following production, in its peculiar line
can hardly be improved upon. Why the King
English should be miserably bungled, in talking 4
bady,ls question unanswerable to all save moth
ers themselves We opine that the production
referred TO is descriptive Of the home scene tha
takes place when the mother, at work, is overeom
by the artless cunning Of the darling sweet ," anI
snatches il rapturously from among its plaything
on the floor to kiss and talk to it. Here it is:
Where's re baby. bess its art,
Muzzers little darley boy.
Tum and time into its tart,
Suck its little sugar toy.
Now well take it ridy widy,
Dearest, preshus, birdy, honey,
MaWon't let it slidy idy,
Cause would hurt her title sonny.
Oh you pity sugar plummy.
Does it want its story talky,
So il sail; you ducky tummy,
Letits muZZy see It walky.
Ny, what aiIs its tEeetest monty,
Mama faid its going to ky,
Only see its ippeys poutey.
Hushey darley rocky bye.
Does the cabbage mamma eaty
Make its little tummy ache?
Is its little eyes so seepy,
Hickup keep it wide awakel
Does it want to see its daddy?
So it sail in title while;
See il trow its funny paddy,
Whatdo all ze blessed ehilef
Ughl you naughty pin, 60 way
Hushey, deary, go to seep,
Mama by her baby stay.
Uggy fes from baby keep.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

CHEAP ICE PITCHER. Tho following
simple mode of keeping ice-water for a
long time in a. common pitcher is worth
knowing. We have tried it: Place be-
tween two sheets of paper newspaper
will answer, thick brown is better) alayer
of cotton batting, about half an inch in
thickness; fasten the ends of paper and
batting together, forming q circle; then
sew or paste crown over one end making
box the shape of a stovepipe hat minus
the rim. Place this over an ordinary
pitcher filed with Notwithstanding it
deep enough to rest on the table so as to
exclude the air-and the reader will be
astonished at the length of time his ice
will keep, and the water remain cold after
the ice has melted-SeisutitIe american.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

An engine on the New London railroad
recently collided with drunken Hiber-
nian who was 'ttakin' bit of a snooze''
on the track. He was knocked down
the embankment. The conducror stop
ped the train, was oveEjoyed to find the
man alive, and insisted on sending him
home in a carriage. The drunken man
refused, and finally ended the debate by
sputtering out, $50 way wild yer kerridge,
I'll 60 home by myself; an if I've done
any damage to yer ould ingine, bedad I'll
pay for it on the spot"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
Probablv the most remarkable temper

Probably the most remarkable temper
snce lecture ever delivered, was that by
DR.. Crane, health officer in New York,
at the meeting last week of the Metro
politan Board of Health. The lecture en-
tire was as follows: ''In the Stygian and
pest ridden Twelfth Ward of Brooklyn,
not solitary one of the five hundred
members of the Father Matthew Society
resident therein has been attacked by
cholera" Mr.. Acton clinched this re-
mark by adding that not a cholera case
had yet occurred among the sixteen thou
sand members of the Father Matthew
Society in the city of New York. Com
ment is unnecessary.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

A negro asked Mr.. Chase for his por-
trait, and the Chief Justice gave him a
one dollar greenback. Old Sandie, bare
headed, and with his shirt thrown loosely
back FROM his brawny bosom, stopped
down, spread the bill out on one knee,
and gazed from it to Mr.. Chase, and back
to the bill again for some moments, in
perfect silence. "Now knows you, "he
broke out at last, ''you's Old Greenback
hfsself. You mout come heh fifty yeah
from now and I'd know Just de same,
and tell you all abaut sittin' in dis yeah
piazza. heah %
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

One of the greatest jokes ever perpe-
trated upon Grant occurred on his late
trip to West Point, whena British tourist
of the "funkeY" type ssluted him as fol-
lows: General Grant, 1 believe. Allow
me to take you by the hand, sir, am
very proud to meet you, sir, your reputa-
ton is worldwide, sir, allow me 10 intro
duce myself, sir, Captain Gibbs, General
Crane, Of the British army, late Of your
own. You are a rising man, sir, you
have served with distinguished eelat, sir,
as sn old soldier 1 am proud to meet you,
General, for you are rising man, and
your fame is as wide as the world, SIR"
Grant took it coolly and without smile.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

When Nelson's famous signal was
hoisted, England expects every man to
do his duty" two Scotchmen were stand
ing by. One pulled long sour face, and
said, ''Ech, sandie, there's nething there
about puir auld Scotland" "Hoot, mon,"
said Sandic, Scotland kens weel eneueh
her BARNS always do her duty. It's only
a hint to thee slu ggish Englishers."
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
GREAT SALES
OF COTTON LANDS.

HAVING FORMED a land Agen-
LEY with Col. R. c. Powers, of Noxubee Co..
Miss, We ofer for sale thousands Of acres OF the
valuable cotton plantations in the State, contain
ing from 800 to 200 acres. Also good mill privi-
leges and timbered lands. Prices low and term
easy. Many Of these plantations have reoen
examined and can give full details. know
offer improved lands from SO to so, per acre
that are actually worth to-day. $50 per acre.
GEORGE F. BROWN.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

The Gate City calls Rev. L. B. Dennis
a venerable itinerant." We knew him
before he commenced his itinerancy,
when he taught school in one horse
village, called Clarksburg, in Ross county,
Ohio. That was in 1s41. Since that he
has made his mark in the itinerancy in
this State, Kansas, and Missouri-Ioa0a
State Reqistsr.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

A soldier who lost both hands in the
war, was furnished with a handorgaD,
and, with his son, young lad, has traV-
eled a year or two in the vicinity OF Bos-
ton with remarkable success, having al
ready accumulated SIS, 600, the generous
contributions of the Charitable.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

The post mortem examination OF a
little girl, aged seven years, who died IN
Bethlehem, Conn, revealed the fact tnat
her death was caused by particles whlcn
had been bitten from her finger nails
They were swallowed, and, sticking into
the sides of her stomach, caused ulcera-
ton
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
Scraps.

Cowards only see ghosts.
8 small bug can make great hum.
Save the child and you save the man.
Not to care where you go is to go to ruin
Look out for short doing and long praying,
A eoDsDroDsise with sin is surrender tc
the devil.
An lmpenitent sinner has no moro right
to sin than saint.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
Il EGAL NOTICE.


IL Samuel Plyer and Catharine, his wife. for
merly Catharine Thomas, will take notice. that
George Peterman fled his petition in the Court of
Common Pleas of Trumbul County, Ohio, on the
ID day Of July, A D 1866. against them, alledging
therein that on the Slst day of December, 1856,
Catharipe Thomas entered into contract in wri-
ting of that date, for the sale of triangular lot OF
land situate in Newton Township, TrumbuH Cos
ONO, being part of subdivision number eleven In
great lot six five, on the map of the village plat
of Newton Falls, containing about hall an acre OF
land: that said Peterman paid all the purchase
money therefor, except $9,l2s that he IS ready to
pay said sum according to the terms Of said con-
tract; that since the making said contract, said
Catherine intermarried with Samuel Plyer, defen-
dant that previous to her said marriage with said
Plyer, and before entering into said agreement,
said Catherine was vested with the rights and liza
bilities of femme sole. The prayer of said petit
ton is that on final hearing the Court will order
conveyance from defendants to the plaintiff, pur-
suant to said agreement, 70. the land aforesaid,
and for other proper relieand unless the defendants
plead, answer or oemur to said petition on or be-
fose the 18th day Of August. 1866, decree viii be
taken at the ensuing Court Of Common Pleas, to be
held at Warren in said County, on the 18th day of
September. JOHN Z. BEAVER,
July 1866 CIV Atty for plaintiff.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

"Going, going, just going cried out
an auctioneer. "Where are you going?"
asked q passer-by. "Well, replied the
night of the hammer, "I'm going up to
the Geological Gardens, to tell the man
ayers one Of their balloons is loose.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

An old minister enforced the necessity of
difference of opinion by argument; ''Now, if
everybody had been ofmy opinion, they would
have all wanted my old woman" One of the
deacons who sat just behind him responded,
Yes, and if everybody was Of my opinion,,,
nobody would have her"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

The Democracy want no social equal
ity with niggers l-Erchangs.
Wouldn't it just be as well to wait till
the "niggers" make proposition Of that
kind 2-RipLy Bee.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

II David D. Chittenden VS. David II. Fuller.
partners under name and style Of Chittenden 4
Fuller, non-reside ents of the State of Ohio, will
take notice. that George Fenstermaker, on the 18th
day of July, filed his petition In the Court Of Com
mon Pleas. for Trumbull County. Ohio, against
them, alleging that they were indebted to him,
in the sum of S36l06 and interest, uppn an ac-
count for digging an oil well, and for pipe and
lumber furnished, in December 1865. and praying
judgment for said sum and for costs. And said
Fenstermaker, by his affidavit fled with said Pc
tition, caused an order of attachment to isEGe
against the goods, ehattels, lands, and tenements
Of said Chittenden 4 Fuller. found in said County
of Trumbull. Said defendants will answer by the
9th Saturday, after the 18th day Of July 1866 be
on default. HUTCHINS 4 FORREST,
July IS, ,'66-6w. Att'ys for plt'f.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
WILLIAM RITEZEL.
PUBLISHER OF
w ESTERN RESERVE CHRONICLE
EMPIRE BLOCK, MARKET ST.
AForterms. rates Of advertising. de-. inside q
MERCANTILE.
Nv. CAMPBELL.

Dealer in Variety Goods, Yankee Notions. Toys
Perfum cry, Hair Oils. Restoratiyes, Hair Dyes,
Toilet articles Fine Soaps Confectiona Fruits
Tobacco. Cigars News Stationary, &c. DC. LIB
erty Street, Warren, Ohio. MAY g. 1885.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15

Attorney at Law, and Notury Public. Office owe
Trumbull National Bank, Main Street VAR en-
Ohio.
April 26. 1S65.-1y. ----.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
PROFESSIONAL.
WIN. t. SPEAR

Attorney at Law, has returned to Warren and re-
sumed practice. Office In his former rooms over
Iddings Morgan's Store, on Market Street.
July 2. 1s66-ly.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
WHuTTLEsEY ADAMS.

Dentist; Office in Anderson & Rupp's New Block
Corner of Main and Franklin Streets. Warren
Ohio. feb 28 '6f
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-15
REED a ADAMS,
ADAMS. OSBORN 4 GOODWILLIE,

Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Ready
Made Clothing, Hats. Caps and Gents Furnishing
Goods. Nos Market Street. W Warrens o. Jan II 81