davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1871-03-30
Higgins, Of the 0olonist, ha, found hi,

Higgins, Of the Colonist, has found his
level at last. The Victoria Standard
says that he has gone to blackmailing
business men in Victoria because they
don't advertise with him. This is mode
generally adopted by journals of questiOna~
bic character, and of course, the classes
that support them are responsible for their
existence. With an outward garb of re-
spectability many people carry blackgnard-
ism in their hearts, and they accept it,
when furnished in this way, as sweet NOR
sells that go to relish their fair but irk-
some gentility. These things all find
their level, apd finally receive their re-
ward.
, 1871-03-30
The telegraph brings, the following
dlted March 18th:

The telegraph brings, the following,
dlted March 18th:
Sumner presented an address to the
Senate demonstrating against the proposed
annexation, of San Domingo, signed by
the President ef the Central Junta of the
Government Of the Dominican Republic
Hate President of the Supreme Court, late
Minister of State ana Senator of the Re-
public1; also by De Bohilla, late Senator
and President of the Supreme Court; by
Valveda, General of the National army
and Ex-senator and member of Congress;
Carlos Nonce, late Attorney of the Su-
prema Ooun Secretary of State and Min
lister of Foreign affairs, and member of
Congress; Eusebeo Prurire, Brigadier
Gene al of the National armies; Yespana,
Counselor; of Republic and ex-attache to
the Department of Justice Felix Challes
and Augustine Belini, Colonels in the
army Manuel Picieuni, late official of
the Republic and others. The paper is
in Spanish, dated San Carlos de Aguardit-
la, Isllnd of Puerta VicO, January 10th.
1t alleges that Baez, for the purpose of
accomplishing the annexation Of San Do
mingo with the United States, deed for
hidden by the Constitution of the Repub-
lie, has caused many patriots opposed to
the project 10 be executed, impressed many
more, and imposed vigorous ostracism on
a majority of the influential citizens that,
for the same object of realizing his inten-
tion aud to deceive the Government of the
United States with an appearance of le-
gality. he has forced Dominicans to as
semble for an election, and compelled with
threats the greatest part of the citizens to
vote for annexation against their convic-
tions and interests; that majority are
opposed to all foreign domination; that
the object of Baez is to convert into specie
a large amount of bills againss the Treasu.
ry Of the Republic that the annexation
of Dominica would result in grave COM
Plications for the Government of the
United States; in fatal consequences for
the sons of the soil, and that it would be
a violation of international law There
fore the memorialists, in the name of
tEemselvcs and their countrymen, solemn
ly protest against the treaty Of annexation
which has been presented by the Govern
ment of President Baez to the Cabinet of
Washington.
During the reading OF the paper by
Sumner, Sherman submitted a point that
the memorial was not in order, as, under
the established usages and rules of the
Senate, peti ions from foreigners are not
allowed to be presented to the exclusion
of the business of the country.
The Vice President sustained the point
Of order, the effect of which was TO pre-
vent the further reading of the memorial.
Sumner then proceeded to state the sub
stance of the memorial. He said the po-
sition of the remonstrance was peculiar.
They were exiled by an usurper, Baez,
who was new engaged with the aid of
American guns. in the work Of selling his
, 1871-03-30
.DelinQle3tt TaG Sale.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
Az by virtue and in pursuance of a warrant issued
by the County Auditor of Island County, Washing.
ton Territory, dated February 10th, 1871, and to
me directed and delivered, 1 have levied upon and
public auction, at the Court House door of said
County, Saturday, the 9Th day of April 1871 be-
tween the hours OF ten O'Clock, a. m, and four
O'Clock, p. m, Of that day, the following described
property, or so much thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy and pay off the amount of delinquent
taxes, now due and unpaid, thereon, for the year
1870, and the costs and expenses in the matter:
, 1871-03-30

Free Advertising. From family to family,
from city city from state to state the fame Of Dr.
Walkers VEGETABLE VINEGAR BITTERs, as a
specifc for all arrangements Of the stomach, bow
els and liver is continually extending. Every in
valid who fries the great restorative, every indird
ual who has ever witnesst its effect, becomes its
spontaneous adrertser Its voluntary missionaries
are inuumerable, and public enthusiasm in its fa-
vor spreads faster than prairie FIRE.
, 1871-03-30

Business, at San Francisco, is beginning
to assume its wonte2 channels of life and
activity. The Commercial Herald says
the overland route is to be the medium of
an immense traffic at no distant day. This
don't indicate that California has been
ruined by the railroad.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25

Mississippi raised 75O,OOO bales oI
cntl0n In 1870,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25
Mark Twain on Ben FRANKLIN.

What an adroit old adyenturer tht
subject of this memoir! In order t
get a chance to fly his kite OH Sunday
he used to hang his key on the string
and let on to be fishing for lightning
He invented a stove that would smoke
your head off in four hours, by the
clock. One can see the almost devil.
ish satisfaction he took in Thy giving
it his name.
He was always proud of telling how
he entered Philadelphia for the first
time, with nothing in the world but
two shillings in his pocket and fouI
rolls of bread under his arm. But
really, when you come to examine il
critically, it was nothing. Anybody
could have done it. Franklin said in
ono of his inspired flights of malign-
ity:
"Early to bed and early TO rise
Makes man healthy, wealthy and wise"
As if it were any object to boy to
be healthy, wealthy and wise "a any
such terms. The sorrow that maxim
has cost me through my parents cx-
perimenting on me with it, tongue
cannot tell. The legitimate result is
my present state Of general debility,
Indulgence, and mental alteration.
NV parents used to have me up before
nine O'Clock in the morning sometimes,
when was a boy. II they had let
me take my natural rest, whore would
| have been now? Keeping stOce, no
doubt, aud respected by all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25
Discharge OF Living Fish from Vol
canoes.

IL is a curious fact that feature of
volcanic discharge in South America
often consists in the election Of i'm
mcmsc numbers of fish, usually of one
specie, thrown out sometimes in such
quantities as 10 poison the air and
spread disease by the cxhalation. Tho
fish in question belongs to The same
natural order as the fresh water cat
fish, with which every one in the
United States is well acquainted. lt
has been taken alive in some of The
lakes In the sides of the Andes, at an
elevation of eight or ten thousand feet
above the sea and it is supposed that
these lakes communicate with reser-
yolrs in the intelior, from which the
fish are elected by the volcano. Spec-
imens were obtained by Professor
Orton, on his late expedition to Ecua-
dor, and have been identified as the
CgclopiWm HNmbolcltti of natura!ists
1t is very remarkable, however, that
these fish, although sometimes thrown
out ina half'boiled state, are generally
uncooked, and some Of them indeed
are alive when they reach tho surface
Of the earth--Harper's MagaziRe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25
Remarkable Facts,

An Eastern man has been galculat-
ing, and in pondering the almanac has
discovered the following remarkable
facts: Next year is to have fifty-thrce
Sundays, "but only iifty-twO weeks.
Moreover, nowhere during the year
docs Sunday come oftoncr than once
in seven days, and the first week of
the year begins with Sunday, and $50
do all the other weeks" Lest we
should be lost in amaze at this, he OK.
plains matters by saying that the cal
cndars for 1871 and 1872 show that
the last week in 1871 begins with
Sunday, and has a Sunday following
il. Now, as it would be against oil
precedent to have two Sundays come
In together, tho year 1872 cOnsidCrate-
ly opens on Monday, and, since 1t is
leap year, Sundays will occur once in
seven days thereafter, an arrangement
which, this strange man says will
place Sundaysat the end of the week,
instead Of the beginning and thus be
"a complete theological triumph for
tho Seventh Day BaptistS." 1t seems
that this complication Of the calendar
is "supposed to have been planned BY
the Jews, who, on account OF their
superior education, were intrusted
with its revision" This is what
comes of devOting ones giant intel
lect to the study OF almanacs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25
2UEtru,
IN MENORIAM

lhere mas been few moro beautiful poeu
lhan this written 1t was on reading it Geo
d. Prentice said one might almost wish to die
II ne knew that 50 beautiful tribute as tbi
would bo written to his memory"
W the bosom of 4 river,
mere the sun unloOsed its quiycr
1.-THE starlight cleaned forever
=, saileda vessel light and free
morning dew drops hung like mamma
Vh ine bright folds Of her banner,
Ana the zephyIs rose to fan her
softly to the radiant sea.
At her PROV pilot beaming
tn M 1he nush OF youth stood dreaming,
And he was glorious seeming IA
Like an angel from above.
through his hand the breeEes spur,cd
Anu AZ on the waves he fOated,
VI that pilot, angel-thrOated
Warbled lays CT hope and love
Through those looks so blithely flowing,
buls OF laurel bloom wero blowing,
And his hands anon was throwing
Music from Tyre of gold,
swiftly down, the stream he glided,
SOFT the purple wave divided,
On his canvass snowy fold.
Anxious hearts with fond devotion,
Mhtchlng MIN sailing to the ocean,
Prayed that never wild cOmmotion,
'Midstthe elements might rise,
And he seemed some young Apollo,
Charming summer winds to follow,
While the water flags carol
Trembled to his music sghs
But those purple waves enchanted,
Rolled beside a city haunted,
by an awful spell that daunted
Every conner TO the shore,
Night shades rank the air encumbercl
And pale marble statues numbered,
Where the lotus eaters slumbered
And woke to live no more.
Then there rushed with lightning quick
ness
Der his face mortal sickness,
And the dew in fearful thickness
Gathered DER his temple fair.
And there swept dying murmur
As the beauteOus pilot conner
Perished BY that city there.
still rolls on that radiant river,
And the sun unbinds his quyer,
And the starlight streams forever
On its bosom as before.
But that vessels rainbow banner
Greets no more the gay savanna,
And that pilots Lutte drops mamma
On the purple waves no more.
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invent some way to be more econom

invent some way to be more ecOnom
ical."
q try to do as we'll as 1 can, Char.
lcy.'
a know you do, dear. You're a
good little Sallie, and don't mean t.
scold. Bnt there is an awfu, leak in
our expenses somewhere. find /
havn't made near so much this year
as ought to. And we AUS Try to stop
it, you know"
"You think it is the tou eiOld el-
penses, then?" said M, Dauforth,
dryly.
"Of course; must De, lca know
for where else could it ID? IT is my
, own private income; 80 Il emit be
through the business. / dOa's lave an
extravagant tailor's biIl--"
"No; but am afraiI OH hole in
your pocket sometimes" Interrupted
Mira. Danforth, mischieyously.
"Why, what do you mean?" asked
Charles, in real, unfeigned surprise.
"Oh, only trifes wine, oysters,
cigars, occasional trips down the river,
tickets to the theater, and all that"
"But, Sallie, you wouldn't have a
man give up all his pleasures, would
you?"
"No; but when he wants economy
practiced in his family, I'd like to
have him practice it a little himself" /"
"Well, I'm sure l do. What spend
for those things is a mere nothing,
Sallie-a mere nothing, assure you"
Without replying, Mrs. Danforth
rose, went to the secretary, and un-
locked her writing desk. From it she
took a thick roll Of small papers, aud
brought them to Charles.
"There!" said she; 81 found all
these just where you happened to drop
them-on the floor, under the CRATE,
on the washstand, anywhere and
cverywhere-and they tell me that in
a little over four months "merc no.
thing has cost you four hundred and
thirty dollars. Look for yourself"
Charles took the papers without a
word, spread them out before him,
and slowly looked over them, one by
one.
When he had finished, he rolled
them up again, stuck the roll in his
pocket, and sat silent for a while,
looking into the fire with very pc
culiar expression on his cOuntenance.
"Wcll," asked Mrs. Danforth, s:ni-
ling, shave you found the hole in our
pocket 7"
Charles got up from his seat, dclib.
eratcly walked over to Sallie's chair
and, STOPPING down, kissed her pretty
mouth.
"Thcrc, Salie,' said hc, "ifyou will
never say another word about that
will get you the handsomcst present
can find
And you will mend the hole il
your pocket asked Sallic, roguishly
"Ycs, III promise that. Ycu won
find any more holes, SalIie, that yol
can't sew up with a needle anC
thread"
Now, reader, hunt for the moral
: and may heaven speed the quest
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25
MACON, MISS.

We Goods
satisfied that both interest and our
bad
We
sides skeepng our
bill
to but
keep
10 pleasure
stock
a. h hgne
ship
known VIII
hoping 500" "''s '""' we V"''" r. w. PHILIPS & CO.
Oct 22.5m Sign oil inc UOlGen DeenEG
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25
Lending Money 10 an ImpeCuniOus
Stranger.

splendid animals, those, remarked
one of our reporters, referring to ;
pair Of massive iron-gray horses draw
ing heavy dray along Front street
yesterday,
eyes" replied a companion "they
have a majestic appearance, and arc
valued at high figure. by tho way
observe the driver closely, that tall,
erect old man; there is an incident in
his life worth hearing, He arrived
here in '49, flat broke, without a rela-
tive or friend from whom to obtain
assistance. lie Jared indifferently for
year or more, working whenever an
opportunity offered, only managing
to keep about even with the world.
In the spring of 80, he succeeded in
purchasing horse and dray 'on time,
and fondly hoped that in a couple of
years he could pay for the team, and
return to the East with a moderate
pile of gold. Ills expectations were
not realized, and three years found
him still owing for his team, and in
poor health. While loading some
heavy goods at the wharf, one day in
April, '53, young man, an entire
stranger, by-the-by, came to his assist
ance. When the loading was COM
pleted the teamster and stranger re-
paired to a refreshment saloon and
Quenched their thirst, for it was the
custom then, as now, TO drink between
meals. The twain subsequently con-
versed upon various topics, and be-
came better acquainted with each
other. The toamster liked the honest,
cheerful countcnance of the stranger,
and the latter rather fancicd the hos
pitality of the drayman. The ac-
quaintancc ripcned into friendship
though neithcrof the parties knew the
Of the other. A couple Of
weeks elapsed, when news came 10 the
Bay City of the discovery of valuable
place? mines in a new and hitherto
lnexplorcd district. In the height of
the excitement which followed, the
stranger evinccd a desire to seek his
fortune in the gold fields; but an OBJ
stacle stared him in the facc-he
lacked the funds necessary TO procure
IN outfit. In truth, his buCkskin wal
ct was nearly empty. The teamstcr
,amc to his rescue, and almost robbed
himself to assist his new friend. The
stranger departed for the mines, was
ucky, and at the termination of five
ears camc to the metropolis with
ortunc. lie hunted up his old friend,
nc tcamster, and proved that he was
lot ungratcful for past favors, by Civ
ng him the job of hauling a quantity
# lumber TO the lot OF tho corner of
--th and Folsom streets, presenting
lin with The elegant mansion con.
tructed of the lumber; also, tho lot
nd comfortable bank account -
San Francisco BWllctiR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25
TME OLD MANS DREAM


Oh, for one hour of youthful JOY,
Give back my twentieth spring,
I'd rather laugh bright haired boy
Than reign bearcd king,
One moment let my life blood stream
From boyhood's fOunt of fame,
Give me one giddy, reeling dream
Of life, all love and fame.
My listening angel heard my prayer;
And calmly smiling said;
"lf but touch thy silyer'd hair,
Thy has'y wish hath sped"
But is there nothing in thy track
To bid thee fondly stay,
While the swift seasons hurry back
70 ind the wished for day."
All, trucst soul Of womankind.
Without thee, what were life,
Ono bliss cannot leave behind;
Ill take my precious wife
Thv angel ,ook sapphire pcln
And wrote in rainbow dew;
The man wou Id be "a boy again,
And be husband tool
:" And Is there nothing yet un,ad
Before the change appears?
Remember all their gifts have lod
With these diSsOlying years
Why, yes; for memory would recall
My fond, patcrnal joys,
could not bear to leave them all.
I'll take-my-girl-and-boys.'
The smiling angel dropped his pen
why, this will never d.;
The man would be boy again,
And be a father too
And SO lauGhcd-my laughter woke
Tho household with its noise
And wrote my dream when morning bro
TO please the gray har'd boys.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25

How TO RENEW OLD CRAPE.--Wind
the Grape smoothly about round
stick foot long--thc end of broom
handle will do-and pin it. Have a
tea-kcttle, with water in it, boiling.
Pass the stick with the Grape on It
back and forth in front Of the spout,
until the Grape Is thoroughly steamed,
but not until it is wet with moisture.
Then slip it off the stick, leaving it in
roll until fully dry. This process
also renews thecOlOr. IL the Grape ia
very old and dingy, thc success is moi
50 gratifying,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-02-25

The Christian Index says: "Our
missionaries IN China everywhere are
having as many baptisms per annum
as pastors on an average IN America:
and our Board has some SaO, 200 worth
Of property there, or more. We hone
that those who account the Chinese
mission failure, viii ponder these
iRots,n
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S5 90
Total,
Received payment.


Little Mrs. Dantorth's pretty face
wore a variety of curions expressions
as she put the little paper into hCl
purse.
"Ahw said she to herself Il think
have discovered the hole in Charles
pocket"
She drew another little sigh, and
then quietly went down about her
shopping, intent on making fifteen
dollars go as far as possible.
Mrs. DanfOrth said not word of
hel discovery; but she was a sharp
little tody, aud meant TO follow it tup.
Charley was q careless fellow, and left
his notes and mcmorandums lying
around loose, and whenever she found
any of them, Instead of tossing them
into the fire, she carefully saved thcm,
and laid them away for future refer
ence. In the space OF three or four
months she became almost alarmed to
see what pile of these little papers
she had accumulated. The hole was
a great deal larger than she had inn
agfned. But she said not a word on
the subject.
One night, only a few days before
Christmas, Charley returned from the
store with perplexed face. After
supper was over, and the children
gone to bed, instead of sitting down
70 read or chat to Sallie as was his
wont, ho took his pencil and expense
book, and began to make calculations.
Mrs. Danforth sat at her work, quiz
etly obseryant, but saying nothing.
After long while, Charley laid aside
his paper andpcncil, drew a long sigh
Of relief, aud broke the silence:
mcnMin I hnrlnrn l hnlinrn rn n,nai
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-05-20
PaorEcrioy AGAINST rue CABB,aE WORM

PRorEcrloN AGAINST THE CABB,3E Worm.
The European c.hbage worm. Pieris rape,
recently introduced by wav of Canada, which
has proved varacious and proltic, has be-
come the terror Of northern cabbage growers,
and threatens to traverse the country, unless
checked bv natural or other causes. Whe~-
ever the pest has reached. 81 Gar as heard
from. very few if any remedies have awaited
To give relief to the gardener. The most not
ell success is that of P. 7. Quinn, the market
garden reporter oe the New York Tribune.
lie sends Ia us the following statement. On
his return from CALIFORNIA;, last summer, he
found his cabbages infested with worus, and
threatened with total destruction. lie went
to work with his accustomed energy, expert
menting. trying. everything new and old
promising riddance of the plague. all to no
purpose, until he hit unon the following {:
rwenty parts Of superphosphate made of
slush acid. one of carbolie powder, ard three
of unslacKed lime. mixed we'll together and
busted thoroughly into each head four times
at interval. nf fou. DAYS. The result was the
saving Of -. 900 cahbages, and loss of hu.
FIVE per cent. The worms would eat fresh
lime with IMMUNITY. and carholic powder
would destroy cabbage and worms alike, but
the ingredients in the proportion named, with
the unsavory perfume Of the s1rerp'msnhate
either sickened or Disguised his swarming
enemies.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-05-20

HAkDEN THE Mex OF YOUR TEAMs.-Some
horses have tender skins, and the harness
will sometimes gall them cruelty. in defiance
Of all means to prevent is. But. MANY times,
the true cause il attributable &c the had har.
mesa, or To good harness improperly fitted
to the animal. A yoke of bows that do moi
tt the nxen we'll, will often gall them, and
unfit them fer labor, when, il these things
were az they ought ID be. they would work
with far more case, and their skin would no,
he CALLED
When harness or a woke Of hnws do mot
fit properly. and the skin is liable 10 be gall.
ed, hattie thnSe parts hefnre they are CALLED.
with cold water. until the outside skin ap-
nears quite snfr, and then bathe those parts
with strong deenrticn of white oak bark.
Let this be done every day. ard the skin will
become much harder and tougher than il rs
naliy is. A little care in preventing an i'll.
is far better than much labor and skill in cur
ing II. or in endeavorng to obviate Its injuri-
Gus effects.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-05-20

Hints TO PROSPECTIVE MoTHERs.--Mrs.
Bland ia showing herself to be very sensi-
HE woman. Instead Of hiring help to do her
work. she sweeps and cooks and irous, only
having girl to come and assist on washing
day. Speaking of this. she remarked thet
the observation Of an English physician as
to the healthfulness Of women who employ
no servants fur house work, determined her
to keep IN full dairy exercise as long az pos
sible Every additional servant in an Eng
lish family, by releasing the wife and mother
from the necessity Of daily labor costs the
life of child" Where the LADY of the house
has grand establishment, and walks and
rides. as most of the English nobility do, this
rule does not hold good. But nothing is more
certain than that indicious and cctive exer-
cise both within doors and without, is far
better for prospective mothers, than life Of
Incidence.