smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1868

Tho interesting article which we publish to-
dov an tbe snhiect of the last Exhibition of the
Royal Academy as nm exponent OF the present
condition of English art, will be found to sus-
tain the opinion wo have often eXPre>seu, tlat,
when we consider the disadvantages undes when
American artists labor, in respect of deficiency
of facilities for study; of the absence of a large
society of rich and highly cultivated men and
women; and of the want of that high standard
formed by great native artists of former genera
tion and by national and private galleries con-
tanning examples of the work of the foremost
men of all times and all natiOns-when these
drawbacks are allowed for, American art by
which we mean the work OF Amerlcan-Dorh
artists, in America, will be found to give
farer promise of future excellence than can be
predicted of the English schools. There Is not
in England, to-day, a sculptor who has pro-
duced a statue in any way equal to Wards
"Indan Hunter and no living English land
scape painter has shown the ability OF Church
when that artist puts forth all his strength
"a he has done in his first Niagara
We are not among those who fiatter our Amer
lean artists with the praise OF superiority 10
the rest Of the world or with undlscrlmlnating
eulogies as if all of our men were eXceiieht
alike. 1t is rare that any nation has produced
at the same time more than very lew men Oh
genius or high talent even in any department
of art, and certainly America has not been an
exception to this rule, nor is likely to be. But,
we have few good artists who do us honor,
and it is no immOdesty to say that as Engiish
art stands to-day, our little company could
we'll hold up their heads in the great Exhibl-
ton of the greatest capital of the world. Two
things our artists do most seriously need;
conviction of the absolute necessity for hard
and continuous study, devotion never salts
fled and never ending; and purpose Tar re-
moved from mercenary ends. Many OF them,
especially tho younger ones, need, too, TO $50
late themselves, to cut themselves of from the
seductive influences Of foreign art until severe
course of training in the study of nature shall
have enabled them to use the work OF
masters without being enslaved by it. Next
to the temptations which beset our young men,
and tho ablest of our young men, to slight
study and to trust to genius or talent, is the
danger, which has indeed Overtaken and swal-
lowed up n few, of becoming mere cOpyists
of the mannerisms of this or that Frenchman.
And nothing can save any artist from the fate
that follows such idolatry, but the giving up
his heart early to the study of nature 1T first
hand and devoting all his faculties to oDeyins
her supreme teachings.
Year: 1868

Some of the Democratic papers have recently
had the extraordinary effrontery to commend
Gov. Seymour to the suffrages of his country
men on the ground that he eXerted himself
zealously and successfully to put down the
draft riots in Ncw-York in 1868. AS a sufficient
answer to this, we publish to-day narrative
of the outrages committed during those dis
turbances by Gov. Seymour's friends" and
statement of the measures adopted by the
Governor for their repression. 1t will be evil
dent enough to any impartial reader that Mr.
Seymour did absolutely nothing to check the
riot which his own Incorporate address few
DAYS before had done so much to incite, and If
the preservation of the peace of New-lork had
depended upon her Governor We should have
been in sorry plight indeed. 1t seems to us
it would commend Mr.. Seymour great deal
more efiectually to the Democracy, beside being
a great deal more honest if his friends would
urge his election precisely on the ground that
he did not put down the riots.
Year: 1868

Mr. Wade Hampton bears hand Ill the
general effort at rectification OF position
along the whole Democratic line. we PRINT
his contribution to the common cause, else
where 1t consists of an explanation and an
appeal The explanation is that he has been
very much misrepresented in the matter OF the
Democratic platform:


The sense In which spoke OF the words unconstltl-
tionn revolutionary and void being plank IN the
natforIn referred them constituting the plank TO
which l. as well any other Southern man. chung iof
safety"


We are glad TO learn Mr.. Hamptons present
opinion of the sense in which that plank
was his plank But it happens that we
have a former opinion of his on the same
subject. which we here reproduce, word for
word and letter for letter. rs 1t appeared IN
the Charleston papers IN the last week OF the
month i'm which the Convention was held:


.When the resolutions offered by the Senator from Mary
land which declared that the right OF suffrage belonged
o the political powers Of state were being considered
begged 10 add fow simple words. They agreed ana
took the resolutions winch you will nnd embodied III the
platform and added 20 them and declare that the
reconstruction acts of Congress are unconstitutional rev
o;utionary aud void fChecrs That rds M plank 40
he DLrNDia wanted nothing else; for when the great
they had declared that these acts were unconstitutional
revolutionary, aud yOid'-I was willing 10 walt IN pa
thence until that party would be triumphant ana apply
the remedy in their own good time
Year: 1868

Having cleyerly buried the State arms at the
bottom of the Mississippi, the Arkansas Dem
Ocrats now assure us in formal manifesto that
they mean to be entirely peaceable. At the
same time they show the cTimnaity of the
reckless Governor who offended the delicate
susceptibilities Of the citizens "IIe had no
authority of law" they exclaim, to purchase
"those arms !" and they leave it to be inferred
that their authority Of law for destroying them
was perfect. For do we not know that they
are peaceable, since we have it on the best of
authority-their ownY
Year: 1868

We publish in another part of this sheet,
the whole of the remarkable Address of Pro-
fessor Tyndall, at the recent meeting of the
British Association for the Advancement of
Science, some extracts from which have already
been given in our English correspondence. The
Address will be read with interest as q lucid
exposition of certain aspects of physical science
ut the present day, and will attract especial at
tention for its frank acknowledgement of the
limits of the theory of Materialism in its appli-
cation to the philosophy of mind.
Year: 1868

We desire to call the attention of all persons
having occasion TO go over the Morris and
Essex Road to tile fact that an accident, said
TO have been fatal, occurred on ii yesterday at
Stanhope, New-Jersey, of such a character that
the officers of the Company in this city are
strenuously enjoined to keep from the public
any information about it. People can judge for
themselves whether road which shuns pub
lcity in such cases is good road to travel
over
Year: 1868

A calamity, terrible enough in itself, but the
more alarming since the danger does not seem
to be over, has bcfallen San Francisco, and n
considerable portion of the Pacific coast. An
earthquake has prostrated numerous buildings
in several cities, and spread terror throughout
the community. Business is suspended in San
Francisco the City Hall is wreck and thirteen
shocks have been felt
Year: 1868

We publish elsewhere in our columns this
morning an account of the proposed Geological
Garden in New York. together with sketch
of the celebrated Jdrdin deS Pldntes, IN Paris,
and other scientific gardens in Europe. The
subject is one which challenges the interest OF
our public-spirited citizens. A good commence
ment has been made in this City, in connection
with the Central Park, of which every New
Yorker is so justly proud. 1t is ardently to be
hoped that the plan of which description is
contained in this mornings sheet, will be pros
ecuted to successful issue. The Jardn des
Plantes, of which we have given succinct
history, is one of the most prominent objects
of curiosity in Paris and forms peculiarly
attractive element among the means of diffus-
ing popular knowledge, which no less than its
historical associations and its artistic splen-
dols have cast glory around that imposing
metropolis Every friend Of the social ana
Year: 1868

The speeches of Judge Pierrepont and other
War Democrats at the great meeting last night,
of which we give a full report in other col
umns, are among the most inspiring appeals of
the canvass Contrast their tone with that of
the perturbed Seymour, dragged from his pas
toral pursuits at Utica to infusc courage into
The World-frightened Democrats of Rochester
Year: 1868

At last we have boat race without dis
graceful effort to break it up in the interest of
the worse oarsmen, or a claim of "foulp The
Ward Brothers were yesterday beaten, in
race for three thousand dollar purse, by the
paris crew" from st. John, New Brunswick.
Year: 1868

scientific culture of New-fork will rejoice
that a movement has been made in this direc-
ton, and that the fayorite Central Park has
prospect of receiving so tempting an addition
TO its numerous attractions.
Year: 1868

Seymour had the lowest vote, and was the
worst beaten of any man on the Democratic
ticket, from President down. And that was
his last appearance as a candidate till now.


But trot him out, gentlemen opposite, and put
him through his PAGES! We have the record OF
his time. and know that, like tho lrishman's
racer, Botherum, he drives all before him."
Ho may just az well talk as not, for he can't
kill himself any deader than he already is.
Year: 1868

Fifth-Let us glance at the condition of
the South. It is alleged that the recon-


struction plan of Congress has been fail
ure. Let us test it by economic results.
It is alleged that the South has been
ground down under military despotism
that there has been no labor that could be
relied upon, and lastly, that they have no
capital. The last allegation we viii adj
NIT, because we know that the tendency
Year: 1868

LOVE DOES Nor CEASE WITH DEATH.-Do
you recollect that thrilling instance of self
sacrifice how, when the last boat was just
cutting off from the wrecked vessel, in that
awful hour the mother refused to leave be-
hind her husband and child, and when death
came to one, clasped in each others arms
they sunk in the surging waters? Now. is
it possible that the love which at one moment
was so intense that 1t absorbed every other
feeling, even the desire of life, in another
moment ceased to be? Is it possible that
moment of time could work this change in
human souls, though it were the moment of
death ? Sooner would | believe that the
waves annihilated tie immortal spirit of those
loving ones than that it quenched their mu-
tual love. And so it must be with all earthly
affection, which is true and earnest and pure.
Death cannot destroy it, for it is stronger
than DEATH The grave cannot chill it. for
it lies not there with the body, but lives
forever. And we may believe, that. as those
on earth get ready their homes and open their
hearts for the unconscious child which is yet
unborn, so for US, in sickness and in death,
are the dear depar'ed watching, ready to re-
ceive and welcome the new born heir Of hea-
ven to the celestial mansions.
Year: 1868

great French Physician says: ''More than
half Of the diseases in the world comes from neg
ect to fortify the system against changes of eli
mate, weather, and food. The great secret of
health is to keep the condition of the Stomach
and Blood regular and uniform, so that changes
from Heat to Cold, from Dry to Damp, etc., can
not upset the machinery of the body, and breed
disease"


Now, it is fact, positive and we'll known, that
there is such bulwark and assistant for the
Stomach as
Year: 1868

This splendid Tonic is now used by all classes
of people for every symptom of Stomach out
of order"


The secret of it is this: Plantation Btters are
certain to correct the juices Stomach set all
its machinery at work. and enable it to resist and
throw off the approaching danger. The tendency
of the operations of Nature is always towards a
cure; all she needs is little assistance at the
proper time. How much more reasonable and
sensible it is to help her along with gentle, yet
powerful Tonic, than to deluge and weaken and
defeat her curative processes with poisonous drugs
and fiery mixtures, which only stupefy and plant
the seeds of disease and death.
Year: 1868

THE peculiar faint or
infection which we


call SCRoFULA turks


in the constitutions OF


multitudcs of men. 1t
either produces or is


produced by an en-


teebled, vitiated state


of the blood, wherein
that fluid becomes in
competent to sustain
the vital forces in their
vigorous action, and
'leaves the system to


fall into disorder and
Year: 1868

is compounded from the most etfsetual anti
dotes that medical science has discovered for
this affecting distemper, and for the cure of


the disorders it entails. That it is far supe-
rior to any other remedy yet devised, is
known by all who have given it trial. That
it does combine virtues truly extraordinary
in their effect upon this class of complaints,
is indisputably proven by the great multitude
of publicly known and remarkable cures it
Year: 1868

Not all the wealth Of the Indies, not
all the power Alexander possessed, can
procure for the heart that degree Of
lasting peace, that fnness of comfort
that all more or less are in search OF.
How often when the wide acres of
afiluence stretch before the eye, does
the thought intrude; "Is the proud
owner happier than others 7" or does
the beauty Of the outward but con-
trast the unquiet restessness Of sad
heart


There is much in world spread in
loveliness TO soothe and comfort the
heart, yet man is not so dependent
upon the outward as TO be made hap.
py by it, if there is not first sunshine
IN his heart. The domain of intellect
has a world of satisfaction within its
borders, and in the solace of well
chosen friendship the heart can almost
forget unhappiness; yet not quite for
get it, There must be poace-that
peace which is the blessing Of heaven
at home-in the soul, and then the
face Of nature, the gift Of life, all con-
tribute to the main sum Of bliss.


That we are made TO be happy
happy in spite Of the manifold trials
of liie-is evident. "Man was" not
'to mourn" and he who does 50, is
rebel in a universe of love. 1t is not,
perhaps, always how much Of our hap
piness we derive from ourselves. A
conscience that speaks peace, an intel
lect cleared of the mists of error
above all, a contented mind with that
portion Of earthly good assigned US
these constitute the real happiness Of
all. A spirit that looks on life with
loving generosity toward others, gains
by their prosperity, brightens in their
success, and does more TO make the
possessor happy, than all Of wealth or
honor without it, Added to these
beart-qualities, the peace Of heart
recOncied to its Maker, and there are
thousand innocent joys within the
reach Of all.


Wealth is not necessary to enjoy
the beauty Of II landscape, not now
necessary TO procure the pleasure de-
rived from books. A small garden
even the cherished plant in the win
dow-is a source Of pleasure; and
where the mind is waiting to be pleas
cd, the very sounds Of life, rural or
otherwise, are each musical with joy.
knowledge opens her store house for
the winter evening, while piety silvers
all Of earth with Divine goodness,
striking a vista through its deepest
sorrow, to that world where the obe-
dent are filed with the fulness Of Joy.
Year: 1868

power is preseLt and tangible. We
will offer no resistance to the intro
guction in our borders Of armed troops
1--we shall make no opposition to their
being continued amongst us-wo shall
not attempt to interfere in the armed
Interpretation and enforcement OF the
laws-we shall acquiesce, for the time,
In all the unconstitutional and illegal
legislation of Congress, looking to a
permanent enforcement of the carpet
bag government We shall bide our
time, In the providence of God il
will come. We can and will wait for
our dcliveranee Other States have
been similarly oppressed. Hugary
waited, in patience and fortitude, and
her deliverance finally came. We
shall invoke for our people the same
degree of patience and iorbearance
and manly submission to overwhelm-
Mig wrcags which has made the name
Of Poland and Hungary and the Meth
erands dear 10 every lover Of freedom
in the civilized world.


But the spirit of freemen will con
tnue to live and grow and burn with
in our bosoms with an increased and
increasing fervor. The fires Of liberty
may be smothercd for a time, but
with the first opportunity which offers
they will break forth in all their heat
aud briliiancy. As long as the pros
trate form of the Goddess Of Liberty
is kept beneath the iron heel of the
mail.clad soldier of tyranny, not a
sigh or groan, or remonstrance will
escape her lips, but let that force be
removed and she will instantly rise
and re assert her empire.


Let us not be misunderstood. We
counsel no armed resistance to the at
tempt, if it should be made by Con-
Egress. to fix and continue the carpet
bag State Governments upon us. We
claim that, as a people Of State in
the Union of equal States, We have
the same right to change, alter, modi-
fy and establish our internal policy
which is accorded to other States II
this right is forciby withheld from Us
by the Federal Government we must
submit-but submit no longer than
the force is continued.


God knows that the people of the
South desire peace. That they yearn
for quiet and repose. That they pray
daily for restored Union-a Union
as Of yore, of heart, Of intent, Of equal
rights, of kindness, Of charity and
of brotherly love. Above all earthly
blessings would such Union be cher.
ished and preseyed.-Augusta (Gd. J
Sentinel.
Year: 1868

Ii is certain truth, that man is
never so hasty, or go little imposed
upon, as among people of the best
sense. IL costs far more trouble TO be
admitted or continued in III company
than IN good. AS the former have
less understanding to be employed, SO
they have more vanity to be pleased
and TO keeps fool constantly in good
humor with himself and with others
is no very easy task.
Year: 1868

A person who was recently called
into court for the purpose of proving
the correctness of q doctors bill, was
asked by the lawyer whether "his
doctor did not make several visits
after the patient was out Of danger z
"No," replied the witness, ~ consid
cred the patient in danger as long as
the doctor continued his visits"
Year: 1868

THE DEGREES AGAINST NATIVE CilRisfiANS~


PROTEST OF ALL THE FOREIGN FoWEks-


PROGRESS or THE CIVIL WAH-PEOhtBLE


DIVISION OF THE COUNTRY INTO TWO


EMPIRES


LONDON, July 27-Further adyices from Japan, to
the 9Oth of June have been received by way of Hong
Kong. All the Ministers of the-foreign Powers IN
Japan had united in protest 0gainst The revival by
the Mikado of the DEGREES against native Christians
The civil war continued to rage with much violence.
The troops of the ikadO in possession OF all the
ports opened to foreigners by treaty The brother Of
-Bashi, the eXTycoOn, was at the head Of the
revolt against the Spiritual Emperor and had large
army under his command, with which he was gradu
ally advancing on Yeddo, in which city tho party OF
the Tycoon is very strong There had been some fight
ing between the hostile forces in the vicinity OF feddo,
but no decisive cceSses reported on either side
II was thought that the war between the two parties
whose respective strength aud resources appeared to
he so evenly balanced would result IN the division
of the country into two separate and independent
Empires governed respectively by the MiNado and
the Tycoon.
Year: 1868

THE NICHOLSON WIFE MURDER-DCATH or


ELLEN MAY.


In the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Patrick
Nicholson sentenced to imprisonment for life The
facts developed the preliminary examination were
that the prisoner and his wife lived unhappy and finally
tho wife left him OF roatment that she went
conoort saloon, and there formed an intimacy WIN
visitor That the prisoner der0ch her nom
this Intimacy and failed, snd In nc OF jealousy shot her
In house In Jamesst. He was allowed to plead guilty
produce evidence In mitigation OF sentence but failing TO
40 so sentenced yesterday by Judge BARNARD for the
li fern In tho same Court Thomas Johnson was also
sentenced testimony showed that johnson struck
woman named Ellen May and that she died soon after
ward but whether from tho effects OF the blow not tho
evidence did prove The prisoner in consequence OF
absence of proof murder tho preliminary
examination was allowed to plead guilty 10 ger
p t6e fourth de gree sentenced years in
prLsoAment In tho PontentiaTy.
Year: 1868

To PRESERVE PEaGED Doors. The strong
est and cheapest boots and shoes worn in this
country, sometimes:fail, owing to the shrinking
OF the wooden pegs. A very simple remedy is
to rub petroleum along the line where the up
per leather is Joined to the sole. When the
pegs are saturated with this oil, they resist the
action OF vet and dry weather.
Year: 1868

ton was success, what do they how
say when they are placed on the f.
nanciaI question; when they hear
the complaint of the laborer under the
load of taxation, and Of the business
men at the perplexities which sur
round them? They attempt to lure
away the public mind from the con-
sideration of these things.


They attempt once more to fire the
Northern heart against the people of
the Southern States by saying t hat
the spirit of rebellion still exists in its
full force. If that is true, if it is true
that disorder yet prevails all over the
South, if it is true that the spirit of
rebellion yet fingers, if it is true that
it is necessary to tax this people in
order to maintain great armies, what
remains of their boast and cOngratu-
latiOn that their reconstruction policy
has been successful? lGreat cheering.


They find now that it is necessary,
in order to turn away the public at
tention from the pressure that is broit
to bear upon them by the arguments
upon the financial questions which
have been advanced upon our side to
revive once more the issues of the





tional hate which would plunge the
country again into bloody war.


Drawn from the field of argument
upon all the points upon which they
placed themselves at the onset of this
canvass, they have now assumed a
different position, and attempt to pre-
vent ihe people Of this country from
putting new men into power, by
charging that such change threat
ems the peace OF the land, and that
there is reason 10 fear if you elect a
Democratic President and Vice-Presi-
dent that we should again be dragged
into all the evils of civil war. Upon
what is this charge founded? Why,
for the last six years the charge brO't
against our party and our candidates
was that we would never consent to
any governmental policy which was
not directed by or in accordance with
the Constitution. Cheers. For more
than four years, was charged with
being a man unJrue to my country,
which love, and am true to the flag
whose honor cherish in my inmost
heart. lCheers.