davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-03-19
Reasons for Drinking.

Old Sambo Shute, long since gone
across the dark valley, was worthy man
in his way, and genial withal but Sam
bo would occasionally get drunk. One
day his employer took him to task, and
read him lecture, at the close of which
he asked him if he didn't think he could
do better for the future.
stDon'o. mas'r, said the darkey,
scratching his head.
"But what do you think2'
s. Well, mas'r, rs afear'd I tink not.
Sambo, what do you meant Do you
mean that you viii not try y
"TwouIdn't be of no use, mas'r. Fact
is, twas born in me. Rum is my nat raj
drink. Yer see, afore was born, my
father and mother were boH bought on
de coast of Africa, an paid for in rum.
This is about equal to the excuse OF
the old fellow in New Hasnpahire bar
room. It was IL o'clock in the fore
noon, and number of thirsty ones had
entered the tavern for their beverage
and they all offered an excuse for thei1
indulging. One said he had pain in
his side another had touch Of the
colo /; another had severe cold, and
50 on, and so on. At length red-faced
old Trojan stamped up to the bar, hav
ing listened TO the excuses Of the others
and said he
Say, old hoss, give Us glass Of old
Jamaica, stiff. My old wouan's goin t<
have Goldfish for dinner, and salt codfisf
alters makes me dry Neav Por]
Ledger.
FoR several years past some unknowz
| person was in the habit OF sending
checks for R1 600, at intervals, to ths
several charitable institutions In London
Ill
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-03-19
IRolS m TzH PxRAarrDs or EaYpr..

IRoN IN THE PYRAMIDS or EGYPr.-Ac-
cording to the IRON Age. . wedge or
plate Of iron has been found imbedded
in the masonry of the great pyramid In
Egypt, the indications being that Il must
have been wrought ii the age of Cheops,
placed by some authorities as far back IS
iron about 2, 800 years moro ancient than
IL is supposed 10 be, and affords oppor-
tunitY for explaining the csaEaing Of the
sharp and wsll-defned hieroglyphics on
pOrphyry, granite and other hard stones
employed III kl1e construction of Egyptian
pyramids, temples and t0nbs Flow
these Oculd have bean cut hefnre the nge
OF iron hiss been q puxRling question 20
man. Fuxther investigation may ahcw
iron to have been in use {. 200 years ago.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-03-19
AN UNWELCOME GUEST.

To get money and to keep it, accord
ing to Richard Whinstone's catechism,
we're the two chief ends of man. He was
q single man on principle. It was the
right thing economically, and therefore
right individually. To one person In the
world Richard ,Whinstone was generous,
and that was his deer friend-Richard
Whinstore,
Richard Whinstone had done good
days work. He had made one or two
profitable bargains he had sold up the
Widow Afarten, and turned her and heI
six children out of doors for non-pay-
n1ent of rent and, finally, had read a
little boy with pinched and pitiful face,
who had besou&ht the price of loaf of
bread, and who said he had sick mother
at home, 8 lecture ON the sinfulness of
begging, that evidently touched the little
wretch's conscience, for he turned aside
and wept bitterly.
You're q good citizen, Dick, !" he
said, as he sat down TO dinner. 6 and de-
serve to be rewarded.
The dinner was one after his own
heart. It was a treat he had promised
himself If things went right, and they
had gone right. He ate, drank, and was
merry. If his appetite lost its edge, the
bottle of Burgundy was there to Whet it,
and he fell to again, till the last morsel,
like Macbeth's amen, stuck in his throat.
Safety normally begets placidity. The
lion, the leopard, and the lamb might lie
down together any day, with perfect
had their bellies full The boa constric-
tor, gorged with an OK, betakes himself,
for season, TO hfe of quiet. But the
effect on Richard Whinstone was differ
ent. The expense of whole sucking
pig, wallowing in wine, rested heavy on
his conscience and his brain began to
busy itself with schemes of reimburse
ment.
The current of his thoughts was inter
rupted by loud knock. Who could be
coming on business at that hour2 Some
an emergency that would bear no wait
ing. So much the better, and he has
tened to open the door.
How are you, Dick Z" the stranger
greeted him, with familiarity altogether
too careless for needy customer.
80 / have not the pleasure of your ac-
quaintance, sir, said Richard in tone
more freezing than polite.
But know You very well returned
the stranger and pray don't Let us
stand here bandying ceremonies. for its
led the way TO the apartment Richard had
jnst quilted. ss Well, this is comfort, .
he continued, rubbing his hands before
the fire. . haven't felt 50 much at home
since left there
A hasty survey of his visitor added
alarm to Richard 8 aatoniahmant. He wae
wiry, Unlocking little man. IN rusty
suit of black, with wicked leer on his
face, and one club foot.
. say, Dick, . the little man resumed
holding his hands in tbs blaze. as If they
were fre-proof ss what an inhospifable
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-03-19
THE N1sKAxURK sHAKKREss.

THE NISKAYUNE sHAKEREss.
It waa gentse shAkeress,
Just IN from Niakayune,
Five miles beyond the turnpike gate,
One pleasant afternoon.
Aloft upon the WAGON bog.
She sat In virgin state;
The spirit moved me TO draw near
And hold with her debate.
aaked Of hex the price Of eggs;
she raised her eyes, and then
II brother Jesse were but here ~
Then abe hooked down again.
She raised her eyes onee more, at length,
You seem . modest youth -
Too much 30 for my good, said;
Ny greatest faulk, IN truth"
1Oh aAg not so,S abe made reply,
g The fault becomes thee well;
The heart that hAxboFs such fault
L. virtues citadel.
ssOh, heed, - said she, ts the earnest call
That comes 10 such - thee,
And be . bright and shining light,
In our community"
Before my eyes vision passed;
I stood as IN q swoon,
And cav myself In Shaker garb,
At peaceful Niskayune.
NY hair cut short upon my brow,
In long, straight locks behind:
A ad-brimmed hat upon my head,
And nothing on my naind.
XsAw the barn-nke meeting house
It was the Sabbath-day-
A crowd from Albany and Troy,
But had Gslne 70 stay.
Isaw myself upon the noor,
A leader in the dance
First on the heel, then on the toe,
saw myself advance.
Then brother Jesse spoke awhile,
And when he reached the close
sang an edifying strain
/ Gang it through my noee.
The vision passed, and there stood
Once more upon Broadway.
"Wlt go?" inquired the Shakeress.
81 Wit go?'' faltered, 81 Say!"
A tearlrop trickIed down my cheek,
And fell upon my hand;
A sudden hope ehot through nay soul
Almost was unnamed.
"But th0u witt go with 1ae :'' cried;
81 Fair Virgin-iet rs be
In holy bonds, by solemn rites
Our oson community.
a. Ny life, my fortune, all have
tender now 10 you;
/ live in = three-story house,
And am wen-to-do.
- Wilt go with me ?-you hesitate?
A broWn-etone front, you know
Down caIne abe from the wagon-box
And answered me, "I go.n
Baay Journal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25

Tlo Bylaws Of ts Conera- and regulations govern
Sag Insurance nave, recently been very mat|riaiiy
Caauxcd placing Il upon basis equal to that ot any
life Insurance Company in the State.
Important among these changes are the following
viz:
rolces, Instead Of being perpetual, issued for
I've wears.
An property + classified and the rate Of premium is
e red according the risk cf ,bc property.
Premium notes taken, ana all assessments are
Insdc Oh the notes.
Property is insured for rot aore than thirds OF
is sctu; cash value aud the fu)l amount OF insurance
paid in Of loss provided the loss he equal to the
ANNUAL assessnen,s~ only sre rnade EXCEPT in cases
af heavy loss, and whore 4 special assessment Is
necessary.
The Company is therefore prepared to insure property
sren terms much more desirable than under the old
rysIenI.
applications may be made t, any Of the Ganagers
eurveyors or Secretary.
MANAGERS.
f',ogd.n stakes, J. pepue I.eIisr T. :. Staples,
SiIqs l.. Drake {. y. Erudhaad, Robert Boys,
JagSb Stoulfer Theo. S'hoch, T. ". Rhodes
William Wallace.
sTOGDELL STOKES, Pres't.
z 3. pEEuER, Secretary and Treasurer.
SURVEYORS
Fer Monroe County:
81 = ! Take William Gilbert, Geo g SksfeT
7. ". Rhodes }. D~pue LeRlr, Jacob Slauler
John Edingsr.
For WAYNE County:
= l. oTpcl:, Charles a. Masters.
For Pike County:
Es-rurl Detriek.
For Northampton County:
IGisharj Camden.
Fox Carbon County:
srunurl Il ZiegenFus
Tor Wyoming County:
s5 n. X onn, Il. ". BarGweu, ). =. Edwards
70 The Managers meet regularly q the Secretary
padcs Ia StroudsbuTg o. the FIST Tuesday Of each
IaoBth. III o'cockP J. Nay - 7S-l.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
NEW

NEW
MACHINE SHOP!
The subscriber having started Machine
Shop, near the head OF
Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa,
IL prepared 10 build, aad repair all kinds of
Machinery with accuracy, and dispatch.
Being fitted with
SPECIAL MACHTNER Y FOR TURN
ING, SHAFTTNG, AND Pull
LEYS, AND WITH I'M
PROVED TOOLS
or various kinds, and having on experience
of over Thirty years, in designing, and
building machinery for special purposes,
feel warranted in guaranteeing the best of
work. Have on hand, and building,
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES,
OF from 2 to 10 Horse Power, designed
especially for Farm use, or for driving any
light machinery. also keep in stock,
several thousand feet Of
Premium New York Oak Tanned Betting,
in widths of II inch to 6 inches, (can obtain
wider ones at very short notice. at manu-
facturers prices, also Lace Leather, Belt
Rivets, Punches, &c,
STEAM PIPES & FITTINGS
Of the variouss sizes. Pipe cut and fitted,
at short notice.
EEeHn . s. Esubber sieans Packing.
would call the attention of Blacksmiths,
Wheclwrghts and others, to my asSort-
ment Of all sizes Of
Machine Bolts, Nuts, Washers,
Lag Screws, and Bolt-ends,
which I offer at New York prices. The
Boli-ends especially, being threaded ard
fitted with nuts by machinery, enable the
BIacksmiths 10 furnish bolts of any length,
much cheaper, and quicker, than to cut
them by hand.
Call in and see my stock and Machinery.
c. SANFORD.
March 6, I873-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
Carriage, Wagon,


and, in fact, everything in his line of bu-
siness, at the shortest possible notice, and
on the most reasonable terms.
Carriages repaired, trimmed and paint
ed in the best style Of the art.
Having frst-class material always on
hand, and none but frst-class workmen
engaged, the public are assured that none
but frst-class work will be turned out at
his shop.
In connection with his Carriage Shop
he has also a Blacksmith Shop, where
superior workmen will always be found
ready to attend to the orders of customers
The public are invited to call and ex.
anime his stock before purchasing else
where. VALENTINE KAUTZ.
September l9, 1867 7.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-03-25
SPECIAL WACHINER FOR TURN
ING, SHAFTING. AND Pull
LEYS, AND WITH I'M
PROVED TOOLS

OF various kinds, and having on experience
of over Thirty years, in designing, and
building machinery for special purposes,
feel warranted in guaranteeing the best of
work. Have on hand, and building,
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18

In view of Grants threat that he in
tends to disturb the peaceful condition
OF Arkansas, and overturn her govern
ment, which is based on the will of two.
thirds of her actual voters, and ninety
nine hundredths other intelligence, lead
ing Republican papers, the N. Y. Times
and Cincinnati Commercial among the
number, are urging upon Congress the
necessity of passing resolution sustain
ing the report of the Congressional Com
mlttee and declaring against interference
with the affairs of that State. All the
Democrats and Liberals in Congress, and
a number of Republicans, are confidently
reiled upon to support a declaration of
that kind.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-THE 1
ton yesterday for Councils resuItei
the choice of p Republicans and 7 D
ocrats to the Select, and SIS RepubIi,
and 10 Democrats to the Common A
eli. In the Third Ward Jas. L. Mas
Democrat, was elected by II plu3r
over Harvey Hunter, to fill a vacape
the State Legislature, caused BY
death of VIM. III. Pagan. In one diyis
OF the Fifth Ward the ballot-box was
stroyed.
fHILADELPH1A, Feb. 17.-The Sc.
Council elected yesterday stood 7 Rem
cans to 2 Democrats.
WILLIAMsPoRT, PA, Feb. 1T
democrats elected a Mayor, the other
fcers are Republicans.
HARRISBURG, PA, Feb. 17-TbeR
jority. 80
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Feb. LITTLE B
publican candidate for Mayor was ela
ed. u was CIV
SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. 17.-The Dem
'rats elect Mayor.
READING, Pa, Feb. 17-Ersu.
republican, was reelected Mayor.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18
The Vacant Treasurer's Office
How il Ought to be Filled.
From the Meridian Mercury. |


A vacancy in that office, by death OF
otherwise, is to be filled, temporarily, by
appointment of the Governor, and then
by special election ordered by the Gov
ernor at sixty days notice. We under
stand that there was already a canvass
for the successor before the dead Treasu-
rer had been buried.
The Constitution confers upon the
Legislature the right, and the duty too, of
prescribing the mode of filling such a
vacancy, as it has done, and we submit
to that body now sitting, if this case does
not suggest the necessity of cheaper
mode than holding an election all over
the State to choose an officer for part
Of term. 1t is costing too much for
any possible good to come of it; and a
due regard for the necessity for economy
demands change in the law. We sug-
gest the plan that the Governor might
nominate and the Senate confirm when in
session, or, to convene within sixty DAYS
Otherwise, the Governor nominate and
the Supreme Court Judge confirm, in
case OF any vacancy in one of the State /
offices. A general State election is costly
and unsatisfactory, as but a small vote
will be polled. We suggest to enact
Inc law at once to apply to the present
case.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18

The Legislature, after passing Salary
Reduction bill, has commenced supple
menting it with bills increasing salaries
which had already been reduced. IF the
dominant party think they can humbug
the people by this sort of tomfoolery they
are very much mistaken. If they need
standard for the regulation of salaries,
let them consult the Code of 1857, page
140.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18
A~ep"biican Opinion ON Grams
Arkansas Message.

from the Cincinnati Commercially
The Arkansas MESSAGE of tho De-:
dent is the talk in Washington. The
general feeling about it is one of annre-
hehslon OF trouble. AS Arkansas IS at
peace, why resume state of warfare .
From the St. Louis Globel
Notwithstanding the Presidents mos
sage we greatly tear that Mr.. Brooks
VIII not Immediately become Governor
OF Arkansas. The House at Wasbington
is evidently against him ON this MONT
FROM the Chicago Tribune
1t may be that the position of .ho
resident is technically correct. vet ,ue
peileVe that interference with the con-
> government of Arkansas. which
mas brought prosperity and peace to that
unhappy state, would be contrary 70
p. ana enlightened public policy.
rom The indianapolis Journal
Inc message will excite the moro CO.
PRISE since 1t is in direct conflict with s ~
report OF the special committee on
'ha s AFFAIRS who are of opinion that
ne present government represents a'
80 u the legal voters, and sbould
ny oe interfered with. i X X ).
60 We cannot think that tho
curse recommended by the Pras;don. g
'ould De either wise or iudic;ous ~ t
!, opinion the continued recoonit;on n u S
'ariand' the present Democratic Gu VI
rh 1.' is safer, wiser and more MY or S
o INC ca and furnishes much better gnar o
ntee tor the future peace of the S gaar- t.
= Brooks has shown b;mseIe A
! pe Pestilent agitator, without nol;t; G.
:, convictions and willing to serve o 49, G
= any banner that may afford an a III 81
!, ,f' un Tor plumber. Congress sbon oP in
. &c no tlme In giving him TO understand A
a. :, Ne need expect no recognition or an pa
,n' from that body. Gu
ne foregoing extracts are from tho ru
= nos' conspicuous Republican news tic
Pers In the West. '"s- We
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18
HE Successor of ChandIer.

There has been general rejoicing amopo
Conservatives everywhere over the defe,t
OF Zach. Chandler for u. S. Senator from
from Michigan, the most bigoted and vim
dictlve of all the ultra Radical leaders
and the worst foe of peace between the SOC
lions His successor, Judge Christiapcv
mas gratifed public curiosity as to his
course by indicating it in the following
extract of a letter which has been npb
lished:
Il was elected as Republican, with
which political organization have been
connected since the days when we wera
called ,Wooley Heads, bat I do not feel
oot''d oy partisan ties. VERY manu- of the
actS OF the President are contrary to he sn;,.;t
q Repu6l.ean Institutions; besides have
been on the bench so many wears that Il
Is impossible that | can be in INV career
as Senator partisan" - :
In the defeat of Chandler and tho aloo
ton of such man as his spcce.sor A. .
country will be infinitely the gamer '
though Radicalism will lose one sc - I
main props. " c
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18
'oFhey-General Harris, Cote.
Tax Proposition.
From the Vicksburg Herald

from the vicksburg Herald.1
AS to his proposed tax. on "coTrosI
that IS naked atrocity. The land /
.ne country is already taxed to confss
ton. Each year finds millions =, Of acre
transferred to the ownership Of the Stat
because of the inability of the people d
pay the enormous taxes i imn ooe R1 by r.
noranee' collected in corruption, an5
sqdand Ter in profigacy. Each yse.
d dnas the people plunged deeper an5|
ueeper III poverty and distress, and yet
o no1 content with taxing the women, the
onlioren and the old men of Missis8ipr
OUT OF their homes, Mr.. Geo. E. Harris
proposes tax on the products of thei'
Iao1r, the fruits of the generous Old
ID mother 1 OF us al, the teeming earth which
rarely fails to yield a rich reward to the
I Is toll of the patient husbandman.
a ahs'eao OF adding to the number of the
pnI ecu OF taxation, why does not Mr.
i ';al seek to reduce them, and thus
ignten the burdens of the people? The
luits OF mans labor, the products of the
oil should never be taxed until the{
ave oeen converted into real or persons.
property that is a legitimate subject Of
the State. '
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18
HE Levee District Frauds

The card of Mr.. Bruce, Sheriff 81
Bolivar county, is published in anothe,
column. We have given his statement
Tor what it is worth and in Justice to him
We hope the implicated Sherifs will all
speak out. He says the monies he col
Jected as Sheriff for taxes on lands which
had been dropped from the rolls without
the knowledge of the owners, were paid by
nm into the county treasury. We have
no present means of verifying this state.
ment and will not deny it, but would ask
why into the county treasury? What
right had the county to monies which be-.
longed to the taxpayers? We would fur
Their ask him, while collecting this "over.
payment of State tax, if ne did not also
collect preportionate amount of county
and school taxes, and what he did with
the monies?
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18

4azoo' Boyd of Warren, Car.a,
Cotton, Clemens, Chavis, DaS;uO
Johnson ofDeSoto, Lynch, Ian III
land, Randolph, Richards oe ]
Smothers, Sykes, Simmons 10
Thompson ofLowndes, WiIbor. II
ly, White, Washington and Mr. w
colored members voting "yean peaSa
Christmas, Chiles, Edwards Gre "0'e
Handy. Jones, Hendricks. Me-
thews. Moseley, Mcneil, Peal IAN
Marshall, Shorter, Williams ana Il 10,
Monroe. va,
The Chairman of the Military =.
tee, (Mr. Kendricks) tried 70 h. %
pension of the rules to report rbs
bill but failed. ''
THE Governor has approved tho ),
the salaries of public oe,.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18
Another Gain.
From the Vicksburo Herald

HUNTINGTON, WEST Va, Feb
On a joint ballot in the Legislature
day for U. S. Senator, Allen A. @
ton received IS votes ; Judge Moore
Price 10. The members than /.
changing their votes, and the vote
stood, Caperton IS and Berkshire Il
Republicans voting for Berkshire
perton's election will be great HELM
pacltylng Charlestonians for the Loss
the Capital. ''''
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18

FLoREYvILLE, MISS, Feb. 8 1879

LINE VILE, MISS, Feb. 5, 1875.
Ed. GLARToN:-My attention bavino
pee. 1een called to an article in your issue Of
me- 1'n Il! INST, headed Frauds in the
- We district IN which l am referred
received credit for overpayment Of ta VINO
and "pocketed" the same nern ni
me to say through the columns ~
OF on LIE CLARION that your correspondeO.
Delta, as well as yourself, are Iahor;n.
e under misapprehension of the facts -
lar as am concerned. All such mon.
T fes received by me as Sheriff and Tar
= Ioliector, have been regularly paid into e.
The county Treasury, as ev;dana a ~ 70
The minutes of the Board of Sunerr; oy
u tins county. Believing that ' So,s
would not do me intentional ipinst;oss you
esPecuuily ask the publication Of III
aio Very respectfully.
B. K. BRUCE.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-02-18

The intelligence from Washington
seems to indicate that Congress will moi
interfere in Arkansas, but will let mat.
ters remain as they Philadelphia
Ledger (NeutraD.
This is the sentiment of Congress
This is the will of the people. But sup
pose Gen. Grant disregarding this senti-
ment, and trampling under foot this will
should send the army into Arkansas and
break up the peace and order which ex-
lst there under constitution and laws
and officers to administer them, of the
peoples own selection, and revolutionize
the government-what then? Will the
Republican party sustain him? MANY
Of the party managers may; but the
main body of the intelligent people who
adhere to party not for the sake of Office
out to snbserve the public good, we be-
leve' will not. They will join the political
alliance, composed of patriotic men Of all
ormer parties, with the Democratic ORGAN.
zatlon as their nucleus for the salvatio,
I the government from the threatened
Inversion.