davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09

The driver who fights his horses has
not got through the first lesson in the
management OF these animals. Some
strike their horses in fit of anger !;
others beat them rs a punishment for
what they conceive to be sinful acts on
the part OF the horse. Now, the fact is,
the horse never does wrong on purpose.
In this respect he is better than most
men. If he refuses to pull it is the fault
of education, and if he runs away and
kicks things to pieces, it is because he is
frightened. Men, when they are scared,
do some very foolish things, and they are
excused: but no allowance is made FOR
the runaway horse. He is kicked, and
cuffed, and beat, as if what was done
was on purpose to hurt somebody, and
not in view OF supposed danger, which
the poor animal was trying to fee from.
Horses never kick without a motive.
They use their heels for defence, and the
first kick at the traces is given to ward
off what to them seems danger No
horse ever kicked for any other purpose
They cherish no ill feeling against any
one, and always do as far as they know
what is right All horses can be educa-
ted to do whatever the driver wishes
They obey cheerfully and without grum-
bling, even though put to rest with half
rations in cold filthy. muddy stable
horse can easily be taught to know
the harness will not hurt him. Then he
will not kick at all or run away. He is
also easily taught to pull by the traces or
by the halter strap. If you want him to
pull well on the halter. all you have to
do is to hitch him with something he can
easily break, and he will soon learn to
pull back with such force tnat no bride
will hold him. If you want him to pull
we'll in the traces, give him light load
until he learns to move it, and he will
soon pull his best at heavy loads. Hor-
ses balk or pull Just rs they are taught.
1t does not matter which end of the
horse you fasten the weight to. They
will balk as readily when hitched by the
traces, if improperly trained, as when
hitched by the halter and they will
pull back as faithfully by the halter, if
trained to do so, as they pull forward
when hitched by the traces to a wagon
1t is an easy matter to teach horse tc
refuse to pull at either the halter ol
traces, and it is equally as easy to teacf
him to pull by the same means. If thos,
who drive horses would keep this fac
in view, and keep their temper out o
view, they would never be guilty of tn
shameful act of beating their team in
mud hole or on the hillside.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
The young mans resolution was in

The young mans resolution was in
stantly taken.
"You shall not tell me any such thing,
for do not mean to part with you at all
l understand what you mean, and
would give nv right hand-yes, my life
rather than injure YOU. But l suppose
even a shop-girl may have an honest
lover, a husband and q home. Miss
Romer-Helen-if offer Won these, will
you accept them ?"
Helen Romer tremblei so that she was
obliged to sit down again "You can
not mean it." she faltered "Oh, MI.
Lennox, don't trifie with me -
Douglas sat down beside her, and took
RI his own one of the little hands he
had longed so to hold and caress. "God
knows I would not trihe with you; deal
giIl, " he said solemnlv "and He knows
do mean it, as never meant anything
in my lie before. Ihave loved you, Helen
let me call you so-aver since the first
time noticed you in the store, and
have longed TO take Won away from YOU
toll, and surround yon with luxury.
am able to do this Helen, for I an
wealthy, though I would not tell you Sc
before"
"And I nm only a poor girl, with
nothing to offer in return" said Helen
softly.
Nothing yon have the most pre-
cious possession that ever comes to a maI
in the world you have a woman''
heart, my darling! Will you give mt
that ?"
And Helen, blushing deeply. but brave
and fearless in her confidence in him
raised her clear eyes to his, and an
swered
eff you will take it, Mr.. Lannox
And Lennox, too deeply moved t.
speak, drew her close to his heart, a
they sat in the thick shadow, and pressed
his first kiss upon her lips.
Helen's days OF wearving toll wer
over, but she never forgot. while reign
ing queen vf her husbands princel,
home, how his love sought her ont whel
she was only a shop girl
And many Young girl who stood il
her former position found true frien'
and ready helper in the beautiful an
petted wife of Douglas Lennox.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
(Onstantinople.

II stands upon seven hills which gives
il the aspect of the largest city in the
world. II is built in n triangular form,
at the extremity OF the Bosphorus, where
it joins the sea Of Marmora There is n
treble line Of walls around the city. OF
about eight miles in circumference
nanked by n double row Of houses. Con.
stantinople contains II imperial mosques,
800 ordinary mosques, 30 markets, more
than 800 fountains. and 10000 houses.
The population is about 100000. The
Imperial residence may he said 10 form q
city within city. the walls being thre,
miles in circumference with twelve gates
and the number Of residents IN between
5000 and 1000. The marine arsenal i,
fine establishment, built upon th,
northern bank of the harbor. The nnvn
arsenal is near the quay, close TO which
the Turkish mcn-of.war arc moored.
inrge and magnificent barrack IN bull
for sailors near the dock-yard, in which
there arc large basins for the rcpnir %
ships At Tophann is the barrnck fo
the cannonccrs, and nj Scntari, on th'
opposite or Asiatic coast, IN nm extonsiv,
Pile Of barracks, capable ~ accommo
dating 10000 troops. The harbor, o
Golden Horn OF Constantinople, In
quiet and safe anchorage Of the lengtl
Of 1000 fnthoms. aud breadth Of 3.0O'
fathoms. Its depth Ia 40 great, th,
largest ships-of-thc.linc approaching tn
two banks, can almost touch the houses
Tho city Al surrounded by n girdlc o
natural Notifications, and her position
enables her Ia become the first naval %
military p, RI In the world
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
The Rival Lovers.

O braid those lilies, maiden fair,
into the folds of thy dark-brovn hair,
White as foam of the wide salt sea
Sing CAV carols through the field and street
Ticbt be the da' 20 Of the tiny feet
Love and Death do wait for thee.
Young Love waits his brow to rest
Glowing with life on thy ivory breast
When summer is high over world and lea ;
uell sing thee songs Of the golden South,
And the bitter sweet Of thy burning mouth
In a thousand kisses shall cling 70 thee.
Ancient Death, mnsker quaint,
Waits till thy voice gr ws weary and faint
And thy foot no longer dances free;
Then. whore the shadows OF view trees fall
And the river flows hushed by the church
yard wall,
To his clay-cod breast he foldeth thee
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
strength of the Il. \. Army.

Gen. Sherman reports the following as
the present strength of the army: En-
listed men - ten cavalry regiments,
1892 men five artillery regiments,
4,205 men 25 infantry regiments,
l6, 4S6 men; engineers battalion, $50; ord
nance department, 705 West Point de-
tachment, 26l /; signal detachment. 1872 ;
hospital stewards, 333, ordnance SER
gcants, l2l permanent and recruiting
parties, l,0l0 general service men, 276
recruits Mt dcpots, 743 (i50 from n. Y.
harbor, since assigned to the Sth in
fnntry) recruits sent from Fort Leavcn-
worth to batteries of artillery, Sept. 80
and Oct 7, 1870, %. Total. 34,S70 --
Commissioned officers, total for all
branches Of the service, 2,4ss. This
number must he reduced to 2,277 before
Jan. |, 1871, and the enlisted men re-.
dnced to 10000 before July |. 1871.
Gen. Sherman pays n high compliment
to the officers and men OF the army for
the alacrity in carrying out all orders
given, and says the health, discipline and
eiiicicnc Of the army are excellent. IIc
dcplores he necessity Of parting with
faithful nm experienced officers now to
be discharged.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09

We have much difficulty in realizing,
says an author, the extreme mental in
ferority of the lower savages. Galton,
in his African travels, found tribes of
such limited intelligence that they could
not count beyond two. The wild men of
the interior Of Borneo are found living
absolutely in state of nature who
neither cultivate the ground nor live in
huts who neither eat rice or salt, and
who do not associate with each other,
but rove about the woods like wild
beasts the sexes meet in the Jungle or
the man carries away woman from some
campong These poor creatures
are looked upon and treated by the other
Dyaks as wild beasts. Lichtenstsin thus
describes Bushman One of our
guests, who appeared about fifty years
of age, who had grey hair and bristly
beard. whose forehead, nose, cheeks and
chin We're all smeared over with black
grease, having only n white circle around
the eye. washed clean with the tears oc-
casioned by smoking-this man had the
true physiognomy of the small blue ape
of Caffraria. What gives the more YER
ity to such comparison was the vivacitv
of his eyes and the fiexibility of his eye
brows, which he worked up and down
with every change of countenance. There
was not n single feature that evinced n
consciousness of mental powers. When
piece of meat was given him. and, half
rising, he stretched out distrustful arm
to take is, he snatched it hastily and stuck
it Immediately into the fire. peering
around with his little keen eyes ~ il
fearing least some one should take il
away again and all this was done with
such looks and gestures that any one
might have been ready to swear he had
taken the example of them entirely from
an ona
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
JOB PRINTING

Of all kinds neatly executed at the lowest hvins
prices Our Office il well furnished with mater
ia and stock for this department, and now
have experienced and competent workmen TO use
them II you want any printing done you need
not go to the city, or out OF the county, for you
can get as good work and a. low prices at this
Office as at any other.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Sea Ventures.

stood and watched my ships go out.
Fa~h' one by one. unmooring free.
yhA time the quiet harbor nlled.
With flood tide from the sea.
The first that sailed, her name Was Joy,
she spread a smooth, white, shining SAT-.
And Eastward drove with bending spars
Before the signing gale.
Another sailed. her name was Hope.
No cargo in her mold she bore;
rhinking to find in Western lands
merchandise store.
The next that sailed. her name was Love.
she showed red flag at her mast.
faq as red as blood she showed,
And abe sped South right fast.
hs last that sailed, her name was Faith.
slowly she took her passage forth
Hacked and lay too; at last she steered
straight course for the North.
Nv Gallant ships they sailed away,
over the shimmering summer sea:
stood at watch for many day
But one came back to me.
For Joy was caught by Pirate Pain:
Hope ran upon hidden reef.
And Love took FIRE and foundered fsst
In whelmng seas of grief
Faith came at last, storm-beat and torn.
Che r. sonpensed me all my loss;
Tor AS cargo safe she brought,
A crown linked TO a Gross.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09

NOVEL CURE FOR ToorHAcuE. In n
certain part Of Ireland the peasantry nrc
said TO allay the pangs Of toothachc by
repairing to the churchynrd, taking n
tooth from skull, and iaying il upon
the throbbing tooth in th6ir own heads
A hundred years ago natural maRnets
were applied to aching teeth with the
utmost success During the operation,
the patient must have his face turned Ia
the earth. These remedies arc quite M
cflicacious ~ the thousand and one in.
fnllible nostrums to he found in our slopa,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

One copy, one year in advance, ....e1 20
II not paid within three months. 2 %
No variation whatever from these rates.
No paper discontinued until all arrearagss
are paid, except at the option Of the puolishes.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09

A VERMONT paper tells good story Of
sharp practice in the country a
wealthy Philadelphia gentleman pur-
chased farm ut Stowe, VT, last sum
mer He had almost completed his pur-
chase when hitch in the negotiations
occurred. On the farm was large sugar
orchard. The. owner was willing to
sell his farm and transfer the /, st of il
at once but he wished to reserve the
occupancy of his sugar orchard for the
next year To this the purchaser object
ed, and the trade was likely 10 drop,
when the services of the general arbitra-
tor, umpire, pacificator and manager OF
matters in general of the baillwick were
called in. The umpire was equal to
the emergency. He proposed that the
parties should split the difference by
dividing the time in disputs-his neigh
bor to have the use Of the orchard fol
the first six months, from November Il
May, inclusive, and the city man to hav,
it thereafter. The Philadelphian, Whose
experience with fruit orchards hat
shown him that orchards, were wortl
more from May to November than from
November 10 May, asscnted readily :,
this proposition and the trade was closed
The Vermonter will have and run hi
orchard next spring, and II remains Il
be seen how much sugar the city maj
will make next fall "
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09

Men speak 10 convincs--women 10
persuade and please
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09
The English Postal Cards.

An English paper tells the following
good story apropos OF the new postal
cards which have been discussed and Gus
sed in England for some months past
"The Germans have their post cards
us well as we, and abuse the new insti-
tuition in about the same manner. At
Dresden gentleman received card
some weeks ago, conveying the follow
ing message Il lost my purse yester-
day, at the Elbe baths, with three Napo-
Icons in it. / dropped it close to the
water mark, where it must lie STILL As
you are good diver, prey go n bathing
with me this evening at six. The gen
tleman kept the appointment, and was
surprised to see two or three post-men go
into the baths just before him. Having
undressed he went out to the platform,
and there his astonishment increased !;
for, in spite of the unusual hour, there
were numbers of men there, some Of
whom it needed not the sight of the
Post-ofce uniforms in the undressing
rooms 10 proclaim Post-oflice clerks, for
they were well-known faces from the re-
ceiving counters They all kept near
the water mark, place generally very
little frequented, and took uncommon
long dives. The writer Of the card was
sitting ut little distance, evidently en-
joying the sight. As the disappointed
clerks returned from their aquatic
search they found on inscription in chalk
on the door Strict secrecy observed
with regard to all postal communica-
tions. II was only then they perceived
that they had been made the butt of Il
joke"
MET THEIR Match. Two fellows IN
Cleveland set them elves up for highway
men, taking their stand ON n railroad
bridge to wait for workmcn, who had
that day received their months pay. A
little after dark sturdy cooper cam,
along, when they demanded his "moncy
or life" "I'll give you all my money
sir, il you'lI wait till get il from my
pocket, but don't take my life, " mid th,
man. He quietly placed his pail ant
umbrella on the ground, raised his arm
as IL TO put his hand into his pocket, and
then turned quickly upon the two men
hitting one in the br,nst and knocking
him into the river, the other taking !,
his heel and running of M fast M hi'
legs would carry him. During fifteen
minutes the cooper watched for the body
hut was unable to discover H. u
had fallen the distance of about forty
feet
A STRANGE Sron. The most cxtrn
ordinary connected with the dcfences o.
Paris il that two Americans, Mcsars
! Reynolds and May, went 10 Paris, ant
came out by balloon. for the purpose o
making and fulfilling n contract for th,
purpose II supplying the garrison will
vclocipcdcs. These machines are to "
constructed with india- rubber wheels, NJ
that their riders or drivers can NOV
shout noiselssaly,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09

The PARIS BALooSIsrs A question
hns been raised M 10 the fate Of ncron-
auts II captured whether they would be
treated as ordinary prisoners Of war or
shot for carrying news to the enemy.
Their situation J., at any rate sufficiently
hazardous to be very exciting, and would
almost have satisfied SIR Charles Goid-
stream, in the play Of Used Up" who
was so deplorably in want Of new sen.
sation, and having been up Vcsuvius and
looked down the crater, declared that
there's nothing in IT," There's some
thing in lowering over the Prussian lines
amid showers of bullets.
TuE CoAL BUSINESS The total ship.
mcnts of coal from all the Pennsylvania
mining regions during the prcscnt year
down to the close of the lnst week amount
10 ib.03b. .Os7 tons, against ~, OIL 7'b for
the corresponding period last year
Good fortune and bad are equally nee
cssary 10 man, "a NJ him 10 meet the
contingencies Of this life
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-12-09

There we're 1000 convicts in the Ohio
Psnitentiary on Nov. !,
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-09

The BIBLE. There are sixty-two books
in the Bible, written BY forty different in
spired men. Some were written by states
men. some by kings, some by shepherds,
some by herdsmen, some by vinedfess-
ers. some by prophets and apostles. some
by physicians. The authors lived in differ
ent countries, and wrote in different ages
Of the world, there having been 1900
years from the writing Of the first book to
that Of the last. Yet there are no special
contradictions, but wonderful harmony
through the whole.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-09
Homestead & Presumption.

II HAVE compiled o full concise and complete
l. statement, plainly printed for the information
of persons intending to take up Homestead or
Presumption in this portion of the West, embrac-
ing Iowa, Dakota and Nebraska-and other sec
tons 1t explains how to proceed to procure l60
acres Of rich farming land for nothing, 6 months
before you leave your home, in this most healthy
climate In short 1t contains just such instruc-
tions as are needed bythose intending to mike
home and fortune on the Free lands OF the West.
will send one of these printed guides to any
person sending me 25 cents. The information
alone which it gives is So TO anybody. Men,
who came here two or three years ago and took q
farm, are to-day Independent.
To YOU'VE MEN.-This country Is being crossed
with numerous railroads, reaching from every di-
rection to Sioux City, Iowa. Six railroads will
be completed to this city within one year. One
is already in operation, competing US with On,,
cago and the U. p. Railroad, and two more will
be completed before spring, connecting us with
Dubuque and McGregor, direct. Three more
will becompleted within year, connecting us di-
rect with Saint Paul, MINI. Yanktown, Dakota,
and Columbus, Nebraska, on the U p. Railroad.
The Missouri river gives us the mountain trade.
Thus 1t will be seen thatno section Of country of
fers such unprecedented advantages for business,
speculation and making fortune. For the coun-
try is being populated, and the towns and cities
are being built, and fortunes being made almost
beyond belief. Every man who takes a home
stead now will have o railroad market at his own
door. And any enterprisng young man, with
small capital can establish himself in permanent
and paying business, If he selects the right loca-
ton and right branch of trade. Eighteen years
residence in the western country, and large por-
tion of the time employed as mercantile agent
in this country has made me familiar with all
the branches Of business and the bestlocations in
this country. For one dollar remitted to me,
will give truthful and definite answers to all
questions on this subject, desired by such person
Tell them the best place to locate and what busi-
ness is overcrowded and what branch is neglected.
Address T. DANIEL SCOTT,
S. G. Com. of Emigration,
Jan. l5-ly Box 1876 Sioux City, Iowa
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-09
BANKING HOUSE OF
John NIcLeaT So Son,
GOT Market st. Wilmington, Del.
EsrAnt1snrp. 1913. EEQA
ESTABLISHED 1913. Z

WE are Offering for sale the Six per. Cent
Wv Bonds of the City of Wilmington, at par,
in sums of $50, $lOO, $500, and $1,000. Inter
est payable April and October. Registered Ger
tihcates.
The City Loans Of Wilmington have always
been highly esteemed as an investment, and the
rapid growth and general prosperity Of the city
make them more than ever desirable.
We continue to transact general banking
and brokerage business and are continually en-
larging our facilities.
Money received on deposit and returned on
demand with interest. Parties keeping accounts
with us may draw checks on us payable at sight,
precisely as in the case of banks.
Drafts Oh England, Ireland, Germany and
other countries drawn.
Parties desiring to invest money in bond and
mortgage, are invited to examine our list of Sc
curities of this class.
Passage tickets from Europe, by all good
| lines sold.
| Government Securities taken in exchange for
| any other scurties at the highest market rates.
JOHN McLEAR & SON.
| June 5th, le69-tf.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-09

FREIGHT TRAIN, with Passenger Car attached will
leave Stations named at the following changed hours,
(subect delays incident freight busness vz Going
Sonth, leave Wilmington about 90 A. NJ. New Castle,
IS; Middletown, 30; Clayton, 30; Dover, s so ;
Camden Is; FELTON,, 10 TO- and be due at Harrington
10 80 A NJ. Going NORTH to leave Harrington about
p NJ FELTON,, Al Camden, 55 Dover, 35; Morton, co.
Clayton, So Aiddletown 90 New Castle 10 co. and be
due at Wilmington II 80 p. N.
This train will stop to take up passengers only at Sta
tons named but will set down passengers any regular
stopping place between Harrington and Wilmington,
cept Bares Corner State Road Del Junction and Dupont
NEW CASTLE TRAINs.-Leave New Castle for Whining.
ton and Philadelphia at 40 Leave Philadelphia at IL 90
A. " and Wilminton 10 p. N. for New Castle
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINs.-Additonal to those above
will leave Smyrna for Clayton II 40 A. NJ and 90 p NJ
Leave Clayton for Smyrna 40 A. NJ and 2 p u. to
make connections with trains and from Dover Sta
tions south. z. Q. SEWALL,
Jan. S-y Superintendent Del r. R.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-09
THE DELAWARE = :
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Guarantee Capital $iOO,OOO.OO
HOME OFFICE--ExCHANGE BUILDING
Cor. sth d Market SITS. x
Wilmington, Delaware.

TTNHE Pioneer Mutual Company in adopting
l. Rates of Premiums based on American ex'
perieuce of mortality and interest
Premiums lower than any other Mutual Com
pany. .,S.
Purely mutual All the profits divided among
the Policy-Holders. There are no stockholders
in this company.
All Policies non-forfeiting. Not after two
years, but after the first annual payment.
All kinds of policies issued. Ordinary Life.
Ten Year Plan. Single Payment and Instalment.
All kinds of Endowment Tables. Return Pre-
MUM Table. Joint Life Table. Children's En-
dowment Table.
Premiums payable in one payment, in Five,
Ten, Fifteen or Twenty lnstalments, or during
Life. Payments received annually, semi-annual-
ly, or quarterly All payments required in Cash
Dividends on the '' Contribution Plan" II
will be observed that the reduction of rates is
equivalent to Dividend in Adrance Of at leas
hirty-three and one-third per cent.
The Loan feature is entirely original with this
company--for full explanation send for the com
pany's publications.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-09
Nrimley's NervIne Cordial

This valuable medicine has cured hundreds of
Epileptic Fits, Spasms and Convulsions, and it is
the only reliable remedy known. This has been
used for many years on the other side of the At
lantic, and needs but to be tried to be as highly
Send for sample free Of charge. Sold only by
40 THOS. GRIMLEY, Druggist
Jan 8-3mos asa Fourth Avenue, N. Y