smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1860

At last we are able to give the actual
population Of Our State. Before and
since the taking of the census there was
a g. cat deal Of surmising and guessing
as to the result. Some of the more
visionary, were confident that the State
would show q population Of 100000;
others were Of the mind that 100000
would be a fair estimate, while the moro
thought it would range be-
tween 650,00J and $4,000. The result
shows that the latter class were the near
est right. Had the census been taken
three years and a half before, the Wis
ionary people, spoken of above, would
have guessed nearer than they did.


The following figures show the popu-
latien for three decades.


Population in 1910 43,116


1850 .192,1O4


" 1860 .69487S


Thus it will be seen that the per cent
of gain from 1910 to 1850 was triAe
over three hundred and the per cent on
the population Of 1860 is not far from
the same.


Such growth is almost if not quite
unparalleled in the history of States.
Year: 1860

RAILROAD MEEuNG-A public meeting
was held in New York. November Is, for
tho purpose of discussing the advantages to
be derived from Pacific Railroad A large
number of prominent men from other por
tions of the country were present 1t was
there stated that our people have in twenty
years constructed 80. 900 miles of railroad
hence it is not to be doubted that they can,
in five years, construct a Pacific railroad,
which would only be 1000 in length. The
Pacific railroad can be built cheaper than
any other ever has been. All railroads cost
much, and a large portion of their cost Is in
purchasing the right of way, quarter OF
the entire cost of the New York and Albany
Hudson River Railroad was expended in
purchasing the right of way. All this would
be saved on the Pacific Railroad, as it will
run over public lands, which can be had free
of charge


The St. Louis correspondent of the Alta
speaking of the meeting abnve mentioned
says. 1T was convened for the purpose Of
laying before the citizens the necessities Of
and the advantages to be derived from
Railroad to the Pacific. The project has not
only attracted a considerable degree of at
tention there recently, but public opinion is
again being agtated in such manner as to
lead US to believe that a strong pressure will
be brought to bear upon the incoming Con-
gress from the North and West TO take ac-
tive measures for its furtherance in the ear y
part ofthe session. The people of New Eng
land have as yet been the most forward in
favoring the project. and already have con-
tri5uted nearly million in subscriptions
Year: 1860

AMOS KESDALL-The Hon Amos Kendars recent
Union letter has brought him out again. and revives
the stories Of his influences during the Jackson Pc
Rod Miss Martncaus sketch, written in Washing
ton when Mr.. Kendall was Magnus Apollo, is worth
reprinting in this connection. Mr.. Martineau says:


II was fortunate enough once to catch glimpse
of the invisible Amos Kendall. one of the most
markable men in America. He is supposed to be
the moving spring of the Administration; the think
er, planner and doer; but it is all in the dark
Documents are issued, of an excellence which pre-
vent their being attributed to the persons who take
the responsibility Of them; correspondence is kept
up all over the country, for which no one seems to
be answerable; work is done of goblin extent and
with goblin speed which makes men look about
them with supcrstitious wonder; and the invisible
Amos Kendall has the credit Of it ALL President
Jacksons letters to his Cabinet said to be Ken
dal's; the report Sunday mails is attributed to
Kendall; the letters sent from Washington to re-
mote country newspapers, whence they are collected
and published in the Globe, as demonstrations of
public opinion. are pronounced to he written by
Kendall Every mysterious paragraph in opposition
newspapers relates to Kendall; and 1t is some relief
that his now having the Office of Postmaster Gener-
al, affords opportunity for open attack upon this
twilight parsonage, who is proved by the faults in
the Post Office administration not to be able to do
quite everything so we'll But he is undoubtedly
great genius. He unites with his great talent for
silence splendid audacity.


1t is clear that he could not do the work he does
Incredible enough in amount any way,) if he went
into society like other men. He did, however one
evening, think it was at the Attorney Generals.
The moment went in, intimations reached me from
all quarters amid mods and winks, Kendall is here;'
THAT is he saw at once that his plea for seclu-
sion (bad healthy is no false one. The extreme sal
lowness of his complexion and hair of such perfect
whiteness as is rarely seen in man Of middle age,
testified to his disease His countenanee does not
help the superstitous to throw off their dread of
him. He probably does not desire this superstition
to melt away, for there is no calculating how much
influence was given to Jacksons administration by
the universal belief that there was a concealed eye
and hand behind the machinery of government, by
which every thing could be foreseen, and the hard
est deeds done. A member of Congress told me this
night that he had watched through five sessions for
sight of Kendall, and had never obtained it till
now. Kendall was leaning on chair, with head
bent down, and eye gancng up at member of
Congress with whom he was IN earnest conversation,
and in few minutes he was gone"
Year: 1860

STATE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA
We invite attention to the card which will be found
on the first page of this issue, relative to the meet
ing of the Educational Convention, at Wilmington,
in November. Those who are actively engaged in
upholding this enterprise deserve the cheering en-
couragement of their fellow-citizens. and we trust
that every good citizen will do all in his power to
advance the good cause, in which the prosperity of
the State is SO deeply involved -Golds Tribune
Year: 1860

MocKsvnLE, Sept. %, 1860.


GENTLEMEN: Your letter, informing me of my
having been selected by the Democratic District Con-
vention at Winston, elector on the Breckenridge
and Lane ticket was duly received. was entirely
unprepared for that notification for the reason that
in answer to enquiries from delegates prior to the
meeting of the Convention, had refused to allow
my name to 60 before the Convention, as did not
myself feel equal to the labors of the canvass And
accordingly felt constrained to decline, although
with great regret and reluctance.


have since received letters from friends in var-
portions Of the District stating that the Con-
vention was apprized of the feeble nature of my
health. and insisting upon my acceptance, if did
not participate actively in the labor of the cam
paign.


Under all existing circumstances regarding the
inconvenience and delay Of filling ticket at this
period of the campaign have reconsidered the mat
ter, and consent to the use of my name and shall do
what can to promote the success of our principles
vital as they are, both to the Constitution and the
Union. l do this the more readily, since am as.
surcd of the active cooperation Of gentlemen of well
known efficacy, who will more than supply any
shortcoming, on my part, in the canvass.


North Carolina surely will not voluntarily abdi-
cate her honorable position among her sister States
of the South, at the time when her equality among
the other States of this Union is brought in ques-
ton and the issue forced upon her. Hitherto our
party has boasted its devotion to principle and its
a6negation of men; time and again has it struck
down its oftcst chiefs with the rmness of Brutus
when they deserted the faith. Surely that party
cannot now be divided by mere personal partizan-
ship. when fundamental principles of Government
being subjected to the test of popular sentiment
and the union of the States and the equality of the
States, both demand united strength in their de-
fence A fanced availability at the North, will in
duce one who acts from principle, to throw away
his vote in North Carolina when he can make it ef
fective for good by voting for sound men and true
patriots endorsed as such repeatedly by our whole
party, upon platform that de6es cavil criticism
Yours truly,


j. NJ CLEMENT.


Waugh, j. W. Alspaugh.
Year: 1860

CLOSE AT HAND-Four weeks from this date the
people will be called upon to vote in the most i'm
porant election for President which has taken place
since the government was established Breckenridge
is the only Democrat who stands the ghost of a
chance in this State. Let us all labor from this
time forth to concentrate the Democratic vote on
him, and thus defeat the federalist Bell
Year: 1860

THE LOvING KINDNESS OF Gop.-The
loving kindness of God what beautiful
expression! How rich and consoling the
thought contained in it? 1t is not mere
good will, nor mere complaccnt friendship,
nor mere neighborly kindness of human
beings, although these are of high and pre-
ciouS account-it is the good WILL the
friendship, the kindness of lovc-of the
love of God, who is Love ITSELF We know
something of the loving kindness of father
and mother. We have been gently tended
and nursed by this kindness; or parents
ourselves, we know full well the throbbing
of parental affection. Deep, earnest, self
sacrificing is human love in many tender
relations.


We trust in it fervently and without fear.
O! il there were no human love in which
we could trust, what would earth be? But
the loving kindness Of GOD. of that incom-
prehensible being who fills the universe
with his presence, and before whose majesty
the pillars Of heaven tremble-what q low
ing Kindness that must be the kindness
of infinite love welded with infinite power
There is nothing that love can conceive of,
OF wish to do for its object, but is contain
ed here, and rendered not only possible,
but absolutely certain.
Year: 1860

TORCHES. The papers are advising the
Wide Awakes and Douglas Rangers to save
their lamps for the Fourth Of July and other
gala days Of national importance II they
arc not useful in parade hereafter, they will
answer admirably to spear fish BY next
spring.
Year: 1860

Dovnss. but W must dseidedly condemn the
unmannerly act Of young Wsllsee. whom We
had always supposed vas very different sort
Of person. He has laid hlmssh liable 10 .
criminal prosecution. and ~ tssainoay is oil
against bin.


1t 10 high time this sort Of thing Vas ended
Better not attempt to pay or interest II to do
20 vs are obliged to eeonoutss in ether things
to the Grsst danger and pdiil Of our eitizsns
livss We should have - efficient police
force even If We have 70 do away with every
other expense. The lives Of our people are
in jeopardy and soon we shall Be called upon
to chronicle the committing Of far greater
crime than an assault We really hope this
LATTER will receive early and favorable atten-
tion. Ii is very important
Year: 1860

TnR copper kettle that led to the de-
lection Of Brophy was found yesterday at the
junk shop Of one Brown on Front street and
was identified by the owner Brophy had
sold it there = day or two previous.
Year: 1860

The roads betw cen the Missouri riv-
good team with . light wagon can make
forty to forty-ive miles per day. We under
stand that quite large party will leave this
city in . few days for the new found Ophir.


WAsnIsGros SQUARE is beginning to
assume . very fine appearance Our German
fellow citizens have expended considerable
time and money in beautifying these grounds.
which they design shall be great place of re-
sort When the grass becomes we'll set the
park will he opened for general use.
Year: 1860

up and exclaimed he could not sleep, and cir culated around until he found the copducto to be possessed ofa disposition to secure ev cry comfort to his passengers to induce re

 pose, when he unfolded to him his case

 'Those two burly fellows occupying tn, lower tier couch, were the young lady'

 brothers-in-law, who were spiriting her away from him, who was dying to think that the nuptials of the betrothed were thus to be '''defnitely postponed;" and the aid of the conductor was implored to secure a chance

 for him to "put in a word edgewise,n before

 it was too late, and exhibiting a half eaele. said he would give that for ten minutes con.

 versation with his darling. Moved by the

 most generous impulses, the conductor ava kened the gentleman sleeper, who occupied the middle tier next the young lady's head, and told him that he would greatly oblige him by taking another berth which was pre- pared for him opposite, to which the stran. ger, like kind-hearted gentleman, assented and the disconsolate lovef was installed in the place of the sleeper.

 :, While the two brothers were snoring on. unconscious of the close proximity of their scorned would-be-relative, the lovers had @ fair understanding as to the stories the brothers had told her of the faithlessness of her adored, which had induced her to de- part with them-also was apprised of her destination (Cleveland) in fact each got full. ly posted and laid their plans for the fu- ture. Arriving here the trio sped on east ward, while the now felieitous lover spent the day in the city and returned home.

 About one week elapsed after the event. tul night, the incidents of which we have been narrating-when the young man sur prised the conductor with an introduction to his acife !-the identical young lady who was spirited away in the Wabash country being the signal for him to leave for Cleve- land and wed his true-love. They were tco happy to express the fitness of their joy. and both were unanimous in expressing their thanks in favor of the gentlemanly conduct or of the sleeping car.-Mslacaukie Nears.
Year: 1860

In few weeks-in less than a month-tbe
people Of Pennsylvania viii be called ON to
elect Governor. We are now in the stormiest
days os that election campaign, and the ques-
ton, Who should be G0uernOr2 assumes more
stirring Importance as the second Tuesday in
October approaches: Ii assumes an Importance,
paramount in every particular, 10 which the
welfare of the Commonwealth is not only con-
ccrned, but in which is involved the peace, the
progress and the prosperity of the Union
Pennsylvania, as a sovereign State, exercises a
vast influence on the business and social welfare
of her sister Common we aiths. Sho does this
by the development of her resources. her az
tivity in trade, her mechanical genius, the power
and wealth of her citizens developing them
selves in every branch of business and all the
avenues of trade. To preserve these interests,
and give an impetus TO the trade aud labor that
produce the magnificent abundance By which
we are blessed, Pennsylvania depends largely
OIL the healthy operation of her government, as
we'll a. the honesty of those who are called on
to make, I'D the purity of those who are en-
powered TO administer, her laws. Ii we elece
a weak, vascilIatiug and caviling Executly3
officer, the force and power of the government
are at once gone A Republican majority for
three years to CONE would be worthless and
useless with any but Republican Governor
Year: 1860

That while Henry d. Foster was member
of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, he served
as Chairman of Committee Of Ways and Means,
in which position his Incidence and neglect of
duty invoked for him the rebuke of his fellow
members, while he only escaped the ceuture of
the Speaker by the final adjournment of the
House


Is such man ft TO be arrested ,cath the
duties and responsibilities Of the Erecutiue of
PENNSYLVANIA


That while Henry d. Foster was member
of the national House of Representatives, he
voted with the extreme men of the South, ON
the subjects really affecting the interests of
white labor supporting the doctrine of popu-
lar scVereigntysto carry on the slave labor in
Taslon of free territory, and advance the in
terests of bis organization.


Is salca man entitled TO the reputation of
craftsmanship phicA has supporters CLAIM for
ham


That Henry d. Foster is committed in one
section OF the State to the slave code doctrine
and free trade interests of Breckenridge, while
10 another be avows An adherence to the prin :
cipleS OF that popular sovereignty which Sis
reckless whether slavery is "Yoted down or
voted merchandising the masses while it
centers power TO aDnul the actions of their
representatives in the veto of an Executive, or
confides the construction of their laws IN the
prejuaices of judiciary dependen, on the
favor of patronage for their creation and ex
istence.


Is such nun entatisd to the support of free
men srao are really jealous Of poosr coater-
red By the franchise


That while Henry d. Foster was a candidate
fer Congress in 1858, be refused to declare
himself in f4vor of protection to free labor by
preventingthe growtk and spread of slave labor
Year: 1860

To PREVENT SMALL Pox PITTING.-Get
from the apothecary little vial of "liquid
cuticle," and as soon as the pistules are full
Iy formed, apply little of the liquid with
a little brush or feather to each one, AS
fast as they get ripe, remove the scab and
wipe away the matter clean, and apply the
liquid again. If any of them fill second
time, remove the covering and repeat the
process. 1t will smart for moment, but
when you recover, you shall not find mark.
The article is made of gun cotton dissolved
in chloroform 1t forms an artificial skin
over wound, just as good as the real one
Year: 1860

SHIRT BosoNs.-To produce a good gloss
on shirt bosoms, or like articles, take two
ounces of fine white Gum Arabic powder,
put it in pitcher, and pour on it a pint or
more of boiling water, according to the de-
gree of strength you desire, and then, having
covered it, let it stand all night; in the
morning pour it carefully from the Dire gs
into clean bottle, cork it up, and keep il


for use. A tablespoonful of gum stirred ii
pint of starch made in the usual manner
will give to lawns, either white or printed


a look of newness, when nothing else car
restore them after they have been washed
Year: 1860

To WASH SILK,-To wash silk with great
success, spread it on table, and then rub
1t with a sponge dipped in mixture Of
equal parts soft soap brand and cane molas-
es. Rinse it thoroughly in three successive
portions Of water, and iron it before quite
dry. Coffee, as prepared for drinking, and
used with sponge in the foregoing manner
is also an excellent article.
Year: 1860

Enclose the money to our address for what
you wish to purchase; name the Lottery in
which you wish it invested, and whether you wish
Whoes, Halves or Quarters on receipt of which
we send what is ordered, by first mail, together
with the scheme.


Immediately after the drawing, a Printed Draw
ing, Certified to by the Commissioners, will be
sent, with an explanation.


nay" Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County and
State.


All communications strictly confidential


4Ss- All Prizes of 81 900 and under, paid
Immediately after the drawing-other prizes at
the usual time of forty days.
Year: 1860

To CURE SoRE THRoAT.-Tske the whites
Of two eggs and beat them with two spoons
full Of white sugar; CRATE in little nutmeg
aud then add pint Of lukewarm water.
Stir we'll, and drink often, Repeat the pre-
scription if necessary, and it will cure the
most obstinate case Of hoarseness IN short
time.
Year: 1860

Below we give an able and pointed editori
al from the London Saturday ReUie0, and an
extract from another in the London Reyie,c,
both of which display an intimate knowledge
of the condition of affairs in this country
There is a remarkable unanimity Of sentiment
on the part Of the British upon apoint, which
is strikingly brought out in those articles,
viz that the sympathes Of Great Britain,
and indeed the whole civilized world, would
be against nation whose cornerstone would
be human slavery. The secessionists have
an insane idea that England and France will
hasten to form an alliance offensive and de-
iensive with their new Republic, for the en-
couragement Of their own cotton manuiac-
lures. at the expense of the Northern States.
Nothing could be more hllacious than this
impression
Year: 1860

rods for 80 rods, Lots cannot always be
laid square, yet the nearer they come to a
square, the less will there be of fencing.


Barns are usually builtin an oblong form,
as matter of convenience. a very large
square barn would require too much length
Of rafter, and too heavy u roof. The nfters
should never have less than zone third descent,
as the carpenters call it, That is, they
should be two thirds the width of the build
ing. When that is 80 feet wide, the ridge
will be 10 feet higher than the beam. This
is often called zone third pitch, 10 feet
hish in building 80 feet wide-and so in
proportion.


This was the rule of descent 100 years ago,
rs we now see it in old buildings-but with
in so years, notion has extensively prevailed
that roofs more fat would cost less, while
they might turn water quite as well. But
this is a hlllacy, and we think that a majori-
ty of our builders are aware of it, and are
returning back to the 'old PITCH since tho
shingles last much longer, and turn water
better.


In harm building, the great room made in
the attic is not by any means lost, as it Of
ten is in houses. All the room is wanted,
high and low, and one great point is to have
this room handy that the hay maker shall
not be Obliged to pitch his load too far or
too high-ior he is always in a great hurry
in fair afternoon.


Therefore take care and not cut up too
much of the room into floor way, or driy1
way. The greatest fault in modern barns
the waste Of room in the floor way, or
drive way.


A barn 60 or so feet long, should not have
drive way lcngthwiso. Ii takes quite too
much room, and occaSlShs quite too much
pitching up of hay and grain. a floor way
across the barn, need not take half 50 much
room. In long barn, side doors may be 80
made us to let the hay in TO the large bays
and scaiIOlds more handlly than it can be
pitched up alOft from centre floor.


The barn should always bs set in the
southern slope ola hill, or rising ground.
Such can always be found near by; for no
man builds house in valley. When the
rise is not sufficient, it can easily be made so
where there is any gravel or loan. One side
Of each barn should always have bank to
form drive way into it, and along its side.


This bank is often made by digging cellar
under the whole barn-and cellar room,
open ON one side, is COED place to stow hay
always taking care that the hay shall not
lie ON the cellar bottom, nor against the side
wall.


One drive way across the barn, with n
good floor, is sufficient. Here the grain is
thrcshcd, and here all the corn may be
huskcd in the October evenings. a floor
way 10 feet wide will let in u cart or wagon,
and leave room to unload and back out.