smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1860

kaoag 1t. They have been closely guard
ed by the naval officers who had them in
charge in this city. Nevertheless they
have inquired for "the stores of the brown
skinned men," saying, eve want to trade
with them" They have also been enlight-
ened in reference to the condition of the
colored people Of this country. This, l
think, will be of much advantage to them,
for. knowing the disposition of this country
towards men of their complexion, theywill
he very apt to govern themselves accord
inglv. think, however, that the bring
ing of these men to this country will do
much rood for us. 1t will teach colored
men that there is no such thing as prelu-
dice against man because of the color OF
his skin, but simply because of hisl lowiy
condition. 1t will teach poor white men
that all this clamor about color IS all moon
shine-that their rulers associate as freely
with colored men as with men of lighter
complexion, provided they have money to
spend. That these truths may work out
their proper results is the earnest wish OF
your friend and cousin, BoB'N AROUND.
Year: 1860

RESOLVED, That we, the Democracy of the
Union, in Convention assembled, hereby declare
our affirmance Of the Resolutions unanimously
adopted and declared as Platform of Principles
by the Democratic Convention at Cincinnati, in
the year 1856, believing that Democratic prnci-
pies are unchangeable IN their nature, when ap-
piled to the same subject-matters.


RESOLVED, That it is the duty Of the United
States to afford ample and complete protection to
all its citizens, whether at home or abroad, and
whether native or foreign born.


RESOLVED, That one of the necessities OF
the age in a military, commercial, and postal
point of view, is speedy communication between
the Atlantic and Pacific States; and the Demo-
cratic party pledge such Constitutional Govern
ment aid as will insure the construction of a rail-
road to the Pacific coast at the earliest practical
period.


That She Democratic party are in favor Of
the acquisition of the Island OF Cuba, on such
terms as shall be honorable TO ourselves and just
to Spain.


RESOLVED, That the enactments Of State
Legislatures to defeat the faithful execution Of
tSe Fugitive Slave Law are hostile in oharacteF,
subversive of the Constitution, and revolutions.
ry in their effect


RESOLVED, That il is in accordance with the
Cincinnati platform, that during the existence of
Territorial Governments, the measure of restric-
tlon, whatever 1t may be, imposed by the Fed
eral Constitution on the power of the Territorial
Legislature over the subject Of the domestic re-
lauons, as she same has been, or shall hereafter
be, finally determined by the Supreme Court OF
the United States, should be respected By all good
citizens, and enforced with promptness and fdel-
ity by every branch Of the General Government.
Year: 1860

Aatns9, THE Subscribers, in inviting the attention
ssoXA and patronage of the resident and travelling
sss1SE public to their HOTEL respectfully beg lea t
bEak8sA to make mention of the fact that the UNI
TED STATES is now one Of the most
Year: 1860

A LARGE assortment of Hats and Caps just A received and for sale by

 ALSO-A Large assortment of other goods too numerous to mention We cordially invite all to call and examine our goods before purchasing else where. W. F. POPE X co.

 Little Rock June 9 1860.
Year: 1860

can be made cut Of no poorer material than
a iirst-rate man. Job was never c0nduc-
to that trial was spared him. OF all sorts
Of people, al sorts of money, all sorts o!
weather, be is the special victim. He can
not keep aloof from bear or a bore, any
more than he can from a bride or a beauty.
Like death. he must approach " with equal
step" and pay his respects to everybody.
lie must be accountable for the snow-drift
that obstructs the track, for the broken rail
that tumbes the train from the ditch, for the
cars that failed TO connect. lie must know
when everybody will get everywhere, what
it will cost to go, and where tits best TO stay.


lie meets people sometimes who do not know
where they are going, and he must be able
to tell them people who do not know where
they got aboard, he must gently remind
them.
Year: 1860

OF whom said. II trust we shall have Con-
" tedaFacy Of Free States" and the other
said, "Nothing is more certainly written in
% that the Book of Fate than those people
" meaning the slavesl are to be free And
they were called Statesmen What an i'm
mense progress we have made in these seven
ty years They would be called ,impletons
or traitors now for they either knew moth
ing OF the great doctrine Of " raricfy =
which was very fo0lisb-or, if they knew it,
they plotted the destruction of popular free
dom by advocating uniformify-wh GER
talnly was very reasonable. BY the way,
the name of one was George Washington,
and the name Of the other Thomas jefferson.
You will be obliged to confess that you were
very much mistaken in these two men. What
pity Judge Douglas did not live in those
days. How he would have knocked his
great doctrine Of rdriefy about their ears -
How he would have taught Washington
what the definition Of our Federal system is
How he would have told Jefferson what the
great safeguards ofliberty are


But alas such Statesmen are sometimes
born not only out of season, but also out of
place. What a pity Judge Douglas does not
live in Switzerland, the oldest Republic now
cxtant. Those benighted people, the Swiss,
have been for centuries indulging in the
foolish delusion that they were free ,nd that
they had federal system of government.-
Why, there IS no slavery in Switzerland
there is not tho necessary variety Of institu-
ton there Their States are all Free States.
There is uniformity there. How can they have
Federal institutions with uniformity? How
can there be liberty without variety? I'm
possible. Poor, innocent souls they think
they are free, and have no slaves.
Year: 1860




- think it was Senator Pugh who once
said that if Douglas was struck down by the
South, he would take his bleeding corpse
and show it to the youth of the Northwest
as an example of Southern gratitude. Let
that modern Mark Anthony come in with
his dead Caesar (pardon me, it is neither
Caesar dead nor Mark Anthony lying,) let
him bring in his bleeding corpse, and l
would suggest the funeral Oration. Let HIM
say to the youth Of the American Republic !;
'' This is Douglas. Look at him. For every
wound the South inflicted upon him, ne
" has struck blow at the liberties OF his
= countrymen. Let him serve as warning
g example that every man may be traitor
g to liberty, and yet not become a fayorite
:. to the slave power. Mark him. By false
. Popular Sovereignty he tried to elevate
himself a true Popular Sovereignty
strikes him down" Loud applause,l /


If the youth OF America profit by this les
son, then it may be said that even Douglas
| has done some service to his country. Laugh
ter. Then peace be with him-his mission
| is fulfilled
Year: 1860

How we must pity the unfortunate na-
tions that have no Slavery among thom for
they have no variety Of institutions and hay
ing no variety of institutions they can have
no liberty. Poor people that have no slaves
among them; they can never be free


1t is little surprising. however, that this
great and luminous doctrine of '.rGr1etY y
should have been SO little known about the
time when our Government was organized
and the Constitution framed. There were
two individuals living then who enjoyed
some little reputation for craftsmanship, one
Year: 1860

The following classes Of Goods embrace the leading fea
es the old established Family Grocery
patronage gives the proprietor pleasure to OF
extent seadnes and character to call upon him to
n but the best of most carefully selected articles and
keep his stock list complete by frequent arrivals from the
West South and North, and from abroad @5


Thhnkfnfo the patronage hitherto beray extended TO
him. the undersigned begs to assure his friends that no efforts
will be spared to merit its continuance.


W. G. RAYMOND.
Year: 1860

THE SECRET OF TANNING HoRsEs-A correspondent
ofthe New York EIpresS submits the following method
of horse tanning


For the oil of cummin the horse has an instructive
passion and when the horse scents the odor he is in
Stinctively drawn towards it. The oil of rhoduIn pos
sesses peculiar propertiesa animals seem to cherish
fondness for it, and exercises kind of subdung in


uence over them. 10 tame horsts, procure cast
or, and CRATE it fine; also get some oil of rhodum and
oil Of cummin, and keep the three separate in arght
bottles-rub little oil of cummn on your hands and
approach the horse in the field on the windward sde
that he can smell the cummin The horse will let you
come to him without trouble. Immediately rub your
hand gently the horses nose, getting little OF the
oil'in it. You then lead him anywhere. Give hlm
little castor piece of loaf sugar or apple Put
eight drops of rhodum into adys silver thlmble take
the thmble between the thumb and middle finger Of
your right hand, with your forehnger stopping the
mouth Of the thmble, to prevent the oil from running
out while you are opening it. tip the thimbe on bis
tongue and he is your servant He will follow you like


pet dog He is now your servant and friend ;d You to
him..
Year: 1860

3-s,o B. r. HOOD respectfully informs the public


3 that he is still at his old stand in Clinton where
he continues to manufacture CARRIAGES, BAROUCHES,
ROCKAWAYS AND BUGGIES. He is prepared at all times
to execute work with neatness and despatch He supern
all his operations in person. and guarantees that his
work shall be durabe neat and cheap any other
establishment in the State.


He is now constantly employed i'll manufacturing and ap-
plying his new patent scroll springs, without which
buggy be complete These springs prevent the usual
unpleasant motion and add but little to the cost of buggy
and is of ncalcuable benefit they completely prevent
that strain upon the other springs which has given rise to
many breakngs All who want easy riding buggy will
give him call.


Nay 28th. 1919 39d
Year: 1860

The London Times a the Emperor's Letter.


The Emperors letter will be read with interest by all
with satisfaction by those who forget the logic OF
facts The style s the full Roman hand familiar to the
man who has won an empire, who has more recently
nexed two provinces and is master OF hundred eglons
With the argument Of success nothing il easy self
uetifcaton 1t must be observed however that it is 10
excuse for the annexation of Savoy aud Nice that it
conditional Tuscany and the Duchies declaring for
Piedmont A steam navy may be far above the real
wants OF nation and yet be far short OF the previous
number of sailing vessels France may have only 400
600 men actually under arms ;; but when, for own
security We against men, it necessary to
take into account the immense addition she can make
with single Ortnights notice. But why are ali these
topics TO he brought up, when Te are only invited to
common policy in the affairs Of Southern Italy and the
East


Certainly there s case for interference of some sort
in Syria and neither the British Parliament nor the
British press have given the least coutenanCe to the
suspicious and which current respecting the
origin of the civil war; the prejudice against which the
Emperor seems to defend himself can only arise from the
actual operations of French diplomacy in the East
They may or may not have contributed to the present
deporabe results and the consequent appeal for Europe
an intervention but English statesmen and writer's
have expressed opinion On that question. We are
however clad of any occasion which has elected the pro
esson of such friendly sentiments and trust that they
may foreshadow policy under which we may enjoy
peace without being compelled any longeE to support
all the burdens OF war.


HEALTH OF THE C1TY-The weather we have had du-
ring the last fortnight is far from being favorable to the
yellow fever patients, still we say that the disease is
not vruent it would be reasonable to expect with
such weather, and at this of the year. The num-
Der of deaths from vomto in the city and port since the
Ist inst to this date at noon, has been 43 The
total number in July was l22 and in June "a. Con-
sequenty it will be that the proportions of deaths
for the two first weeks of this month is smaller than that
of Juy.-Cuban Messenger, Aug. Is.


The steam rigate Niagara her way to Japan with the
Embassy from that country on board snG


in seventeen days. The Japanese expressed as
much pleased with their visit to this country I1ey naa
most every article furniture which had been provided
expressly for preerrng to SIT on the IN
the Oriental STYLE They managed to vile away the ne Id
| eating, smokiDg, playing hesssi,.
Year: 1860

while they in q TerrifoI iai condition and has
no desire or inclination TO interfere with Slavery
where it exists. He is pledged to the doctrine
that slavery is local institution, and that each
State has right to retain itas lOnd as they please
And again, it is said that he voted against bill
In Congress, which was intended to supply the
soldiers in the Mexican war. This is not true.
And will satisfy any ore ef it who will examine
his acts while in Congress


James Buchanan has destroyed the Democratic
party in the present contest-he has used the in.
tuence of his high position, and exerted all his
energies to accomplish this end. Every man
who holds Federal Office must give evidence of
his intention to destroy the Democrhtic party,
else his head is taken off at once From this we
behold the usual incidents of approaching tyr.
amy.


Our land is filed with spies and informers, and
detractiOn and denunciation are the order of the
day. People, and especially official incumbents
no longer dare speak in the fearless tones of
manly freemen, but in the cautious whispers of
trembling slaves. The symptoms of despotism
are upon US, and unle1s we apply an effective
remedy. the fatal collapse will soon come on, and
We shall die, gnobly die, base, abject slaves, the
scorn and contempt of mankind, unpitied, un.
wept, unmodrned. Such, fellow citizens is q
melancholy, but faithful picture of the condition
CI tne pOutlcai parties ana our pubilc affairs.
This is not written to alarm any one, but to warn
you of the danger to which our steps will lead
US in case We support Douglas. would on the
contrary mploFc the people everywhere to dis.
card all passion and prejudice, and look calmly
but resolutely upon the actual state of the Con-
stitution and the country. Although entertain
the same opinions that l have heretofore, and
have that same undaunted spirit, and firm de.
termination to support our civil liberties, and
defend our Constitution, contemplate the pros.
pect before us with feelings of deep humiliation
and profound modification.


1t is not the least unfortunate symptom of the
times, that large proportion of the good and
intelligent men of all parties yielding to SEN
timents of dependency. IL seems there is a
feeling of distrust and insecurity pervading the
entire American Union. Many of our best cit.
zens entertain serious apprehensions that our
Union and our free institutions are destined to q
speedy overthrow.


| trust, however, that the confidence of the
country will soon revive. There is much occa-
sion for manly independence.


thank God We are yet free, and if We put on
the chains that are forging for us, We deserve to
wear them. Let US all do our duty in the pres.
ent contest. Pardon the advice that comes from
a young man only twenty-five years Of age, it is
the conviction of his heart


Very respectfully,


s. E. FLANAGAN.
Year: 1860

A THRILLING INCIDENr-A CHILD SUSPENDED
Fifty FEET IN THE AIR.-The guests at the La
fayette Hotel, says the New Orleans Commercial
of the lth inst, we're yesterday, while at din
ner thrown inO a paroxysm of excitement by
one of those thrilling incidents which attest how
intense and profound are the sympathies OF the
human heart. A woman, a stranger, appeared
at the door of the dining saloon. and uttered
scream of terror. What she said was inaudble,
but her actions indicated that something dreadful
was occurring. There was a simultaneous rush
for the door, and out upon the banquette, when,
horror of horrors little girl about five years
old. the daughter of one of the lady guests at
the hotel, was seen suspended by her dress from
the hook of a window blind in the third story,
some forty feet from the banquette. Every heart
ceased for the instant apparently to beat. 1t was
moment OF thrilling, of terrible interest; but it
was but for an instant. A friendly hand from
within grasped her convulsively, and-lttle Dora
was safe


As the words "shes safe, she's safe," rang
through the hall, the mother, who had not yet
reached the door, and did not know what the mat
ter was, but who nevertheless had . presentiment
that her child was in danger, swooned and fell
upon the floor. The little girl had been at play
in the room and swung out upon the blind. The
instant she was suspended at the dizzy heigh,
over the banquette, her little HANGS lost then
power, and had her dress not caught upon the
hook or catch of the blind, she must have fallen
to the ground and been dashed to pieces. Cap
tain Kirk, one of the guests at the hotel, was -
cending the stairs at the time, and hearing the
alarm and ..comprehending what was the matter
rushed into the room and rescued the little crea
ture as before described. The whole inciden
took place and was over in less time than it take


US to write three lines. 1t was truly wonderful
escape from instant death.
Year: 1860




would willingly support Douglas, but further
support of him can have no other effect than of
carrying the election into the House of Represen.
tatives, which will either elect Breckenridge, or
if the House should fail to elect by the ith Of
March, as is probable, the Senate viii elect 10.
Lane, who becomes President Of the United
States. And Lane will only be a tool in the
hands of the disunionists, to accomplish their one
idea of breaking up the Confederacy and erect
ing the Slave States together with our Western
country, into . separate and independent govern
ment l say to you, fellow citizens, that it is my
honest judgment, that this is the object of the
Southern Secession movement, and know this
opinion ia not incompatible with the judgment of
a large majority of the men who are now sup.
porting our distinguished Stephen A. Douglas,
and 80 it is the opinion of the press. Then this
Breckenridge ticket leading to a destruction of
our happy Union, to establish which, it cost our
fathers years and years of toll and bloodshed,
cannot, aud will not, directly or indirectly, sup
port the Breckenridge ticket. know We have
men who prefer Bell over Lincoln. believe
myself John Bell is a patriot, but this cannot be
a sufficient reason why we should support him =
the present contest, because, like Douglas, he can
not carry but two or three States, and will have
no strength in the House of Representatives, and
hence you see, unless We support Lincoln, we are
aiding the disunion ticket. Douglas has no
strength in the House of Representatives, and l
ask you in the name of Heaven, where are we to
get votes to elect him by the peoples 1t cannot
be done in the present contest, and l cannot dis
grace my ancestry by supporting man believe
to be disunionist But it is charged that Lin.
coin is an Abolitionist. This is not true; he only
wishes to prohibit Slavery in the Territories,
Year: 1860

ment against State then II 10 follow that at
tempt to do so would be ise faco expulsion Of such
State from the Union. Being treated alien and
enemy, she would be compelled 70 act accordingly And
if Congress shah break up the present Union by uncons
tutionay putting strife and enmy and armed hostility
between different sectons OF the country, nstea the
d" domestic tranquility which the constitution was
insure, will not all the States be absoved from
their federal obligations? Is any portion of the people
bound TO contribute their money their blood carry
a contest like thatY


The right Of the general government 10 preserve itself
in ns whole constitutional vgor by repelng direct and
positive aggression upon its property its officers cannot
be denied But this is totally different thing from
offensive war 70 punish the people for the political
deeds OF ther state government to prevent threat
ened violation OF the constitution enforce
encouragement that the government al the United States
IS supreme The States colleagues OF one another
and II some Of them shall conquer the rest and hold
them as snbjugated provinces, IL would totally destroy
the whole theory upon which they now connected


II this view Of the subject be as think il is
then the Union must utterly perish at the moment when
Congress shall part OF the people against another
for purpose beyond that OF merely protecting the
general government in the exercise Of is proper
tutional functions am, very respectfully, yours &c


j. :. BLACK.


To the PRESIDENT Of the United states
Year: 1860

NNrNINFFfNN, TFc WV Y n
Upon investigation, learn from the most responsible
hat there foundation IN truth fv the report
that Secretary Cobb has resigned Besides his future
engagements with gentlemen 20 transact business with
the department orbds the possibility of such being the
fact


The Cabinet had long special session yesterday and
Is supposed by many that Mr. Cobbs resignation dis
cussed az that time but Il rs undoubtedly mistake.
Year: 1860

Senator Powell win tomorrow call up his resolutions
offered in the Thursday last for Union saving
committee and Senator Wade, OF Ohio, win assa them
in defiant speech against the secessionss. From pre-
seat appearances he wi be sustained by the majority Of
republic can Senator's


report says that Senator Benjamin male disunion
speech IN the Southern Senatorial caucus yesterday


Rev Mr. stockton, Chaplain Of the IIousr preached
strong Union in the hall or the House today
which drove ont some u the disuuionists
Year: 1860

4 Feast of Good ThiagS.-The ladies' of Clay
Street Methodist Church are now holding 3
Feast in the basement of their house of wor
ship, and we speak knowingly when we say
tnat those who partake VI II Will be delighted
with the bsIantials and dslicacies with
which their tables abouHd.
Year: 1860

Company F. Capt. Gary, will leave here next
Tuesday morning on visit to the Green brier
White sulphur Springs, where they will
probably spend a week or ten days. They
Will take with them Smiths First Regimen
Band, the Drum Major and a portion of the
drum corps.
Year: 1860

ent says


THE unprecedented drought throughout the
State is really alarming; vegetation is almost
further west one comes, the more apparent the
drought. The prairies look as bleak andtdreary
it is possible for them to be you can't pull
up blade of green grass any where between
in many places the ground was cracked open
so much that il Is dangerous riding across the
prairies. The cattle, in many localities, are
dying for want of water; all the little creeks
and water holes have dried up, and many of
the farmers and stock -raisers are reduced to
despair by the drought which has prevailed
for the past five weeks. Some of them will
have to appeal to the State tor assistance, If
is already at the door of many"