davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

Two prisoners in the Jail at Gal
ena, Ill, las. week got hold of the
keys, locked the deputy sheriff
and some visitors inside, and made
their escape, leaving their substi-
tutes to be extricated by the sledge
hammer and cold chisel.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

A western editor cautions his
readers against kissing short girls,
because this habit has made him
round-shouIdered. Send All such
girls to us-we'll risk our back
and shoulders. ,G1
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

az wish I had your head" said
lady one day to gentleman
who had solved for her knotty
point. "And l wish | had your
heart,DD was his reply s.Well,
said she, s'since your head and
my heart can agree, |. don't see
why they should not 60 into part.
tership. And theydid.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, convicted
Of burglary at Joliet, Illinois,
were married a day or two previ-
GUS, and viii spend an eight-year
honeymoon in the State prison.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19
For the Fayetteville Observer.

Youth is the time to improve the mind,
While every care Is left behind:
On wings of hope we soar on high,
And ride the storms without sigh.
But is it so in after life!
Alas. j see the gathering strife
Hopes forlorn and anguish bold
This bitter cup which time unfolds.
Not time, which sinks the hopeful soul
Beneath the darkest floods of wo,
But sin, foul monster, tyrant sin,
Which chains her fast and stings within. J.T,J.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

The s'iron,jaw man." who hangs
by his legs to a trapeze bar and
lifts q horse by his teeth, has ar
rived from Europe in New York,
and viii soon appear in public.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

1t has been calculated that if a
man emitted the same amount of
sound in proportion to the size of
his body as that given forth by a
locust, when singing in New York
he could be heard in New Orleans.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

The author of the poem be-
ginning, Il would not live always"
is nearly eighty years old and is
yet willing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

An excellent cure for dyspep-
sia is to give a hungry dog a piece
of meat, and chase him until he
drops it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

Cleveland, Ohio, is to have a ,
hospital for "women who have
become disgusted with their hus- :
bands"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

An incorrigible lcafer being Ia
ken to task for his laziness, re-
piled: 81 tell You, gentlemen,
you are mistaken; I have not
lazy bone in my body, but the
fact is, / was born tired"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

A young fellow in Ohio lost
his life by trying to see how
near he could safely stand to Q
passing train. He got too near.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19
Jemple Of The Blnsss.
MY LITTLE BOY.

N Y LITTLE BOH.
A lock of golden hair.
Tied with silken thread;
A tiny shoelet lying there
A snow-white curtained bed;
A little broken toy;
A book ali soiled and torn;
A jaunty velvet cap my boy
Has often, often worn
Alas, is all that's left.
(Such is the Fathers will,)
bis joyous laughter sounds no morei
His little heart is still.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-11-19

The Legislature is in session:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
Poetry.



Here are two aementary specimens OF
Irish love.making, the first By William Alling-
ham the second by Samuel Lover:
O might we live together in lofty palace hall,
Where joyful music rises, and where scarlet
curtains falll
o, might, we live together in cottage mean
With sods of grass the only roof and mud the
only wall!
o, lovely Mary Douuellyl your beauty's my
distr S.,
Its far too beauteous to be mine, out II never
wish it less;
The propdest place would fit your face, and
am poor and lows
Rut blessings be about you, dear, wherever
you may go!
Och hone! don't provoke me to do it;
For there's girls by the score
That loves me-and more;
And you'd look very quare if some morning
you'd meet
Ny wedding all marching in pride down the
street;
Irota you'd OMEN your eyes,
Aud you'd die with surprise.
TO tn nix 'twasn't you was come TO it!
AnI faith Katy Male,
AMI her COW, 90 ball.
Would jump if I'd say,
"kaity Male, name the day."
And though you're fair and fresh as rnofhlh
in May,
While she's short and dark Like co'o "ihse1
day,
Yeti you don't repent
Before Easter, or Lent
L over, I'll marry for spite
Och honel weirasthrui
AMI when l die for you,
NV ghost viii haunt you every night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
Miscellany.
The Entest Dog Story.

& travelled friend of ours recently found
himself In Monroe, one of the towns in the
lower tier OF counties of Wisconsin. In get
ting on the cars to so to Janesville and from
thence to Chicago, he found family Ell route
Tor New York. They mad fine Dalmatian
hound WITH them, and the woman was desir-
Gus of taking the animal into the passenger
coach, but the brakeman was memorable.
against the rule, ma'am fer dawgs to ride in
this ere car. Always puts 'em in the baggage
car, ma'am, where we ties 'em up safe and
convenient. Ride just as well, ma'am. Don't
make airy difference maam." And with hor-
rid eloquence he bore the 'dawg'' off and tied
him up, making the owner pay fifty cents be-
sides. The woman was indignant. The dog
wasn't going to ride in baggage car all the
way to New York, she knew.
Our traveller listened to her complaints
with amused interest, bnt lost sight Of her al
GAINESVILLE, where he took train to Chicago
Hardly was he seated, however, before the
amiable family entered his car the woman
bearing an "iniant," wrapped up in her cloak
This puzzled our friend She had no baby
when she arrived at GAINESVILLE. Where die
she get it? Pretty soon along came the con
ductor. "Fare, ma'am. Got child ?' Eyes
SIR (crosslyl. "How old is it?" Eighteen
months" Large for its age. Is it sick p
mo sir" Indignantly. just then yelp and
a scuf1le was heard beneath the cloak, and q
dogs head shot out of the woman's water
proof. Unknown to the woman, the dog had
thrust his caudal appendage through the arm
hole of her cloak and the conductor, seems
the cheat, had emphasized the last question
by giving the tail pinch. = Peoria III,
transcript.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

THE PORTLAND DAILY PREss.-This sterling
journal has for Maine reade rs the advantages which
belong to PAPER rerrese ntng Maine interests, and
1t presents summary of tie rIent history Of the
given at length, and the regular correspondents
at Washington and New York, the political and
commercial capitals OF the country, have Tor long
time given pl DOT OF their ability.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
a Hiyer.a Story.

About a hundred years ago, some divers
descended in bell into the sea off the Isle oil
Mll, to searca for treasures. A; venturous
spirit probably, the greatest liar in the
island-decended alone, and kept pulling for
more rope till SO much line was exhausted
that it was calculated he had attached to him
rope longer than twice the distance of the
moon from the earth. When he came up he had
pretty story to tell. The bell had gone down
below the fish country, into pure region
paved with coral and shining pebbles There
were huge streets there. and squares orna-
mented with pyramids of crystal, while the
buildings were of mother-ofpearl, en-
bosscd with patterns in colored shells.
Going through passage, dragging the bell
after him, he found himself in a large room
in watch were amber chairs and tables. The
floor was OF rough diamonds, topaZes, rubies
and pearls. Why not bring up some OF them
Very true, few of these would have been
worth thousand wrecks; but, unfortunately
they were too closely wedged in and cement
ed. On the jasper walls hung, attached by
rush strings, chains, carcanets, and rings, Of
finely cut precious stones, the waits and strays
OF earth. He had just edged himself within a
foot OF these, when, unfortunately, he was
drawn back from want of line. an
Ii the rogue had not line enough, he spun
yarn long enough, and such one as whis-
key seldom before inspired. Ndga-
zine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

Every intelligent and thinking person must know
hat remedies handed out general use should have
heir efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands Of regularly educated ply sican, whose
preparatory studies tit him for all the duties lie must
fulfil; yet the country is flooded with poor nostrums
and cureas, p1rpcrting to be the best in the world
which are not only useless, but always injurious.
his physician, as it is amentable yet incontrover-
bic fact that many syphiiidc patients made mis-
cradle with ruined constitutions by maltreatment
from inexperienced physicians in general practice; for
sa point generally conceded by the best syphiloera-
piers, that the study AM management of these come
plants should engross the whole time of those who
would be competent and successful in their treat
ment and cure. The inexperienced general practi-
toner, having neither opportunity time to max
himself acquainted with their pathology, commonly
pursues system of treatment, in most cases max
ing an indiscrimpste of that artquated and dam
gerous weapon, the Mercury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

TIN TYPES,

rf1 RAvERs RU NER PUNG, nearly new, upt
sle'gb's, AT RAND'S STA LIE, Federal st.
Dec 2i-dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

Hotel Directory


rr,,u Auburn.
LIN HOUSE, Coml. St. W. S. Young, Proprietor.
Augusta.
AUGUSTA HOUSE, State St. j. II. King Proprietor.
Bangor.
fENoDscor EXCHANGE, A. Woodward, Proprietor.
Bath
BATH HOTEL, washington st. c. II. Plummer, Pio-
pIietor.
81 on,
AMERICAN HOUSE, Hanover ST. & Riee Pronriptor
XlRKER HOUSE, school St Fl. d. Parker & CO..
Proprieors.
REVERE HOUSE, Bowdoin Square, Bulfrch, Bjnq-
ham, Wrlsley & Co., ProprietoIs.
FREMONT House. fremont st. Brigham, Wrisley
q Co., Proprietors.
EsrunSwlct.
ToNTTNE House, j. Berry, Proprietor.
Bethel.
CHATDLEE Ho -sE, i. S. Chandler s. Co , Pr0p'rs.
CHAPMAN House, 5 III. Chapman, Proprietor.
lewiston.
LEWISTON House, Oh pei st j. 3. Hill & Co.
Propuetors.
Mechanic Falls.
EAGLE HOUSE, ?. Il. Cobb Proprietor.
Portland.
AMERICAN HOUSE, India st. w. NJ. Lewis Prop'r
PREBIE House, Congress st. s. d. Krogman, Pro-
prletor.
PoRTL AND HOUSE, II Green st. r. Potter. Prop'r,
ST LAWRENCE House,, IT India st. j. ia, lor, Pro
prietor.
U. S. HOTEL, Junction Of Congress and Federal Sfs
j. p Davis, Proprietor
WALKER HOUSE, opposite Boston Depot, Adams &
Paul, Projectors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

WI haze an Office First Of March in Jose Block
No. So Erchange ST., opposite the Custom
House Portland
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
The Mercantile Agency,

WI haze an Office First Of March in Jose Block
No. So Exchange ST., opposite the Custom
House, Portland.
This Institution was established by Lewis Tappan,
IN new York, 10 1si by him and Edward f. Dun
bar IN Boston, in 1843, and subsequently, them and
their successors in each Of the principal cities of the
United States and Canada: and is believed to be the
first and original organizat ON In my part of the
world, for the purpose of procuring in thorough
manner, recording and preserving for its patrons de-
tailed Information respecting the home standing re-
sponsibity and credit ofAIerchants, Manufacturers
Traders, &c., to aid in dispensing credit and collect
ing debts
During the twenty-six years that the Mercantile
Agency has been in operation there has been time
that it has not enioyedthe confidence and patronage
of the most honored and sagacious business men in
each community where of its offices has been To-
Gated. With determination, adhered to from the
first opening ofthis office to the present time to Sc
cure the aid Unreliable and painstaking correspon-
dents, men OF character and integrity, competent
assistants and clerks IN all responsible positions and
to be strictly impartial In reports without fear
favor, the business has grown to extent cores
pondg to the Increased territory and extended bust
ness OF the country and never has the agency been
In condition to render such valuable service to its
subscribers as at the present time.
In addition The recorded reports, revised syste-
lnaically twice year by correspondence and tray-
Cling, we have, for the past three years, Issued to
subscribers who desired 1t, they paying an addition
III subscription for tho use thereof, REFERENCE
BOOK, containing names OF individuals and firms in
Mer. anile, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and other
business, arranged in alphabetical order in their
respective towns or cities, with double rating ap
pended, las per Key furnished with the book) show
Ing, FFst approximately the pecuniary strength and
secondly, the mercantile credit This work now is
sued in January and July of each year. is kept use.
ful 10 subscribers by the issue OF weekly Tor moro
frequently notifications OF important changes which
affect the ratings.
Besides the GENERAL REFERENCE BooE n,
whole U. S. and British Provinces, we issue
BOOK OF PRINCIPAL CITIES, some 70 In num.
Der,
NEW ENGLAND REFERENCE Book, anda
WESTERN REFERENCE BOOK.
All Of the three last named are included In The
first, and either can be supplied to subscriber &C.
oordlng to the wants Of his business.
We shall DO pleased TO exhib the Reference Book
and Their facilities Of the Agency, and 10 answer
such questions as may be asked respecting our sys-
TEN and terms OF subscription upon application per.
sopally or by letter.
EDWARD RUSSELL s. co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

from the Bath Times. Jan. Al
From the Ba,lowel, Gazette. Jan. I,

II gives pleasure to note the enterprise and en-
ergy of our friends IF the Portland Press in the ed.
torial and news departments of that paper. No pa
per in the Slate IL more fully up with the times than
is the Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
&Gw y Fey Thousands Can Testify 90 This
by Uatnopy ExnerieNce!

Young men troubled with emissions In slcer,-s
complaint generally the result of a bad habit in
youth-treated scientifically and perfect war
tainted or no charge made
Hardly day passes but we are consulted by one OF
more young men with the above disease, sosne OF
whom are as weak and emacated as though they had
the consumption, and by their friends are supposed to
have it, All such cases yield TO the proper and only
correct course Of treatment, and in short time are
made to rejoice i'll perfect health.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
MtdsGla-Agss5 Mem,

There ore many men OF the aye of thirty who are
troubled with too frequent excavations IRON the blad
ger, often accompanied by slight smarting or burn
ner the patient cannot account for. On examining
the urinary deposits a ropy sediment viii often be
found, and sometimes small particles of semen or al
buaen will appear, the color will he of thin milk
sh hue, again changing to dark and turbid appear
aGce. There are many men who die OF this difficulty
ignorant Of the cause which is the
SECOND STAGE OF SEMINAL WEAKNESS,
can warrant perfect cure IN such cases, and n
full and healthy restoration of the urinary organs.
Persons who cannot personally consult the Dr.,
lon OF their diseases, and the appropriate remedies
will be forwarded immediately,
All correspondence strictly confidential and will
be returned L desired.
Address: DR.. j. Is. HUGHES,
No. 14Preble Street,
Next door to the Preble House. Portland Ma
Sa111 q Circ,ar -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

JEFFERsoN's CoURTsHIP.-The wife o.
Thomas Jefferson was Mrs. Martha Shelton
rich widow, twenty three at her second nup-
tails. She was Of good family, beautiful, &C
complished and greatly admired. The story
Went, that two, among the many suitors fol
her hand, going severally to her house On the
same errand to learn their fate from her de-
cision, met in the hail. where they heard her
playing on the harpsichold accompanied by
Jenerson's voice and violon. Something il
the song or the manner OF the singing salts.
fed both the wooers of the folly Of theil
hopes, and they withdrew The statesman
was fond of the violin. When his paternal
home was burned he asked. Are ali the
books destroyed?"
Eyes. massa," was the reply, "dey is; but
we saved de fiddle"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
PORTLAND AND NEW YORK
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
SEINE EEEE4Y LINE,

The fine steamers DIRIGO and
>-@ssssss FRANCONIA, will, Until nIrther mo-
ssLsEitice, run as follows:
Leave Cats Wharf. Portland. every Wednesday
and Saturday at O'clock p. NJ, and leave Pier 80
East River, New York every ednesday and SAT-
urday, at 4 o'clock L. NJ.
The Dnlgo and trancOnia are cited up with fine
accommodations for passengers making this the most
speedy sale and omOrable route Tor travellers be.
tweep New York and Maine. Passage In State Room
5000 Cabin passage S5O0. Meals extra
Goods forwarded by this line to A. . from Mon
st. john.
shippers are requested TO serd their Ieisht 10 ths
steamers as early as 4, ST. on the day that thsy
leave Portland.
For freight or passage apply 10
EMERY q FOX, Gait Wharf, Pc tland.
j. II. AMES, Pies % East RIver
August Is, 1851 Az
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
w. ID. LITTLE & co., Agents,

Portland, Jan. /, 10 d3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
BOwDOEN COLLEGE.
MEDICAL DEP4RTlIENT.

FocULTY OF MEDIcISE.
SAMUEL HARRIS, D. D., President Of the College.
JOIN 5. TENNEY, Ii. d, Lecturer On Medical
Jurisprudence.
ISRAEL T. DANA, N. D., Professor Off the Theory
and Practice of Medicine.
WILLIAM c. ROBINSON NJ. D., Professor of Mate
ria Medica and Therapeutics.
CoRYDoN l.. FohD, III. D., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
CYHus F. BRACKET, NJ. d, Professor ofChems-
try and Pharmacy.
WIN. WARREN GREENE, u. D.. Professor of Sur
gerry.
THEo. II. JEwETT, NJ. D., Professor of Obstetrics
and diseases of women and Chi iren.
Ii. II. Seavey, M. D., Demonstration of Anatomy
The Forty-Ei Annual Course OF Lectures In
the Medical School of Maine, will commence Feb
ruary 20, SOS, and continue six cen weeks.
Circulars containing full information, may be OBJ
tanned by app ying TO the Secretary.
g. F. BRACKET, NJ. D., Sec'y.
Brunswick Jan. l, 1868, wow-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17

JOHN RANDoLPH.-There Is no end to the
sayings of John Randolph OF Roanoke.
Randolph was in tavern, lying on sofa
in the parior, waiting ior the stage to come to
the door, A dandihed looking chap stepped
into the room with whip in his hand, Just
come from drive, standing before the mir
ror, arranged his hair and collar, quite IN
conscious OF the presence of the gentleman
on the sofa. After attitudinizing awhile, he
turred to so out, when MIR. Randolph asked
him.
elias the ftage Gomez"
Stage, sir! stage!" said the fop. "Tve
nothing to do with 1t, sir"
"Oh! beg your pardon" said Randolph,
quietly, II thoughtyou aoere the drirer"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
HavC Conadance.

All Who have committed an excess OF any kind
whittier be the solitary vice of YOUTH or the sting
ing rebuke of misplaced confidence in naturer years
SEEK FOR An ANTIpoTE IN SEASON.
Tie Pains and Aches, and Lasstude and Nervous
Prostitution that may follow Impure COTTON,
are the Barometer TO the whole system.
DO not wait for the eonsummaon that is sure to fol
low; DO not wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for
Disabled Limbs, tor Loss OF Beauty
and Co-nr, i-xia,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY |
OF CANADA
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
1sss5szFsssz1 On and alter Monday, Nov. II, 1867,
VI ss<e-s2sEgl trains win run as iollows:-
A. M. ~ ~
Mail Train for Wateryle, Bangor, Montreal, Que
bee and the West at Ito p NJ. -
Local Train for South Paris, and intermediate sta
tons, at 5,P. NJ. ''~
No baggage can be received or checked a fter timo
above stated. s
Trains Will arrive as toIlovs-
From Lewiston, Auburn and South Paris, $40 A. M.
FROM Montreal, Quebec, Bangor, Wa
teryflle, &C., at o15pu
Local Train from South Paris and In
termediate stations, at sO0Pat.
The Company are not responsible tor baggage IN
any amount exceeding $50 in value land that pers, n
~ aniess nouce gwen and paid tor at the rate Ct
one passenger for every 5000 additiona value
c. =. BRIDGES, Managing Director.
II. BAILEY, local Superintendent.
Portland, Nov ., 1867. d,f
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
MEDICAL.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specifics,

uAVE PROVED, from the most ample expert
cent, and Reliable. They are the only Medicines
perfectly ad pied to popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; harmless
as to b. free from danger, and efficient 10 be al
ways reliable. They have raised the highest COM
mendation from all, and will always render satisac
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
THOSE SUFFERING FROM
cart Disease, Shortness OF Breath,
SOggh or HumOrs,

Hanson & Eieier's Y Omic Aromatic Syrup
And tor testimony enquire of Edward Buchanan 81
Portland st, Chas. +. Randall27 Watervie st. henry
y. Dyer % Alder st. I'll. johnson 90 Washington st,
all OF Portland Me; Charlotte p. SWEET, Sophia
Smith, Falmouth, Me. For sale by II. Ii. Hay, and
ell medical dealers in the State. oc2Gdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17
DE. j. II. HUGHES
CANEEF0UND ArHTS
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS.


NeAF the treble HOuac,
EETHERE be can be consulted privately, and with
w the utmost confidence by the afflicted, at
hours daily, and from A. NJ. to 9P. NJ.
Or. ID. addresses those who suffering under the
sfhiction of rivate diseases, whether arising from
impure connection the terrible vice OF seli-abuse.
Devoting his entire time that particular branch OF
ANTEEDvG CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing recently contracted, entirely removing the
dregs o. disease from the system, and making per-
feet and PERMANENT CURE.
He would call the attention Of the afflicted to the
fact Of his iong-stapding and we-earnsd reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance of his ski and sue
cess.