smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

rsy. We stated in our notice of Lncolns Inau-
eura that the President had authority to collect
the revenue except at the Custom Houses-that he
could not collect it on shipboard This news is con-
frmed by the following from telegraphic dispatch
from Washington to the Richmond Enquirer:


THE Attorney General is now engaged in ascer-
tanning if there is any law to collect the revenue
outside of port and his labors thus far have been
abortive. He however, is said to have satisfactorily
sscertalned that no legal means exists by which to
enforce the collection of the revenue The ultimate
result of his researches cannot be otherwise than
gratifying to the Administration"
Year: 1861

There's home for the poor on that beautiful
shore,


Where life and its sorrows are ended;
And sweetly they'll rest in that home of the blest,
By the presence of angels attended.
There's home for the sad, and their hearts will


be glad,


When they've crossed over Jordan so dreary;
For bright is the dome of that radiant home,
Where softly reposes the weary.
There's home for the i'll, and their bosoms shall


thrill


With the rapture of healthful emotion;
For the invalid's moan will never be known
In that world of peaceful devotion.
There's home for the old, when time and its


mold


The fair form of beauty has faded
And brightly they'll bloom beyond the dark tomb,
Where the splendor of youths never shaded.
There's home for the young, and seraphic


song
Will the heavenly choir be singing;
While the harps of gold which never grow old,
Through the glittering arches are ringing.
There's home for the good, where none may


intrude,


Or tempt them with evil or folly;
They'll calmly repose, freed from trials and woes,
In that place prepared for the holy.
There's home for the vile, all polluted with gile,
When they're cleansed by the quick ming spirit;
They too may be heir to that kingdom SO fair,
And all its full glory inherit
There's a home for US ALL when the fat does


call,


Wen fly to the arms of our Saviour;
And join in the song of that beautiful throng,
And sing of redemption forever.
Year: 1861

OPINION OF THE ATToRNEY-GE -GENERAL-The
Attorney General it is understood has given a
written opinion to the President that under the
S9th section of the law of 1899, it will be i'm
possible to collect any revenue in any of the Sc
ceded States That section declares that the trial
of any fact regarding violation of the revenue
laws shall be within the judicial district in which
the seizure or forfeiture occurs. AS there are no
United States Courts, Judges or Marshals in any
of the ports of the seeded States, there arc no
means, under existing laws, of enforcing any
penalties for violation of the revenue, even if it
practicable to appoint collector to reside on
shipboard, within four miles of the port
Year: 1861

COULDN'T DO IT.-An exchange paper tells a
story of in London who determined to
spend all he made during the first year in adver-
tising. He soon found that it was impossible, for
the simple that the more he advertised, the
more he made; and after a strenuous effort get
rid of his money in Advertising he had TO give il up
Year: 1861

FIRE.-We regret to learn that on Thursday
night of last week the barn and stables of Mr.
Jameson Cherry of this District were destroyed
by fire. A fine mule and quantity of fodder
was also consumed. Owing to the scarcity of
feed at the present time this loss will be severely
felt Chester Standard
Year: 1861

RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, living near White
Plains Chesterfield Dstrict c. about 10Th of August last
my negro fellow Ben He % years OF age OF yelowsh
pounds about feet inch high He walks with firm step
and carries himself 1t is likely that Ben ~ll en-
TO make his way to free State Amy person who
will the said negro and lodge him in safe jail
that get him deliver him to me at my residence shall
proof sufficient any white person or persons OF
haborng the said boy trying 70 effect his escape


Fehnary 1861
Year: 1861

We understand that this regiment has been assigned
the number Of the Ninety third New York State yolun
teers Tho headquarters at No 545 Broadway where
recruits will be received by Captain kavanagh and the
officers now actively engaged in filling up its ranks
Year: 1861

INroLKRABLR.-Thed dust was stirring
about loose yesterday, to the great annoyance
Of all who we're upon the streets and to mer-
chants. We see that the water wagon is get
ting ready to 60 into service
Year: 1861

LOOKING GLooMY.-SeverAl of the
prominent office seekers about town have un-
nance within a day or two. As they see their
chances for fat offices and fat pickings gliding
from beneath their iset they very naturally
come to tho conclusion that this world is all
fleetng show. The Democrats. who have
nothing to expect. lay back ard enjoy the dis
somhture Of their opponents hugely. Verify,
blessed are they who expect nothing. for they
shall not be disappointed.
Year: 1861

YESTERDAY, in noticing the active interest
taken by the friends Of Mr.. Scripps. of the
Chicago Tribune, in getting him good office
without troubling hirn on the subject, we said
I'VE know some other editor that ought to
be served up in the same way We wrote it
-"soms other editors" Making it in the sin.
gle case seemed TO border on egotism, as it
seemed to indicate our friends ought to serve
ne that way. On the contrary we agree with
them in thinking NO such thing !-Gazctte.


Hold on little there, if you please. We
are not much on the betting order, bat We
don mind wagering new hat with the edi-
tor of the Gazette that he is using his best
endeavors to get the Post Office in this city.
Will you take the bet or mott If it is not 90,
you can very easily 80 make it appear, and
take one of Farrand's best.
Year: 1861

w. G. WADswoKTH, our we'll known
Dry Goods merchant, started for the East last
evening, where he intends purchasing a large
stock Of SPaING GooDs. We are informed that
during his absence bis GooDs will positively be
sold at much less then regular rates, IN order
to make room for Mammoth Spring Stock.
Year: 1861

attorney and Counsellor at Lar.
Has resumed the practice OF his profession in
Manitowoc, and car now promise to give
prompt attention to all professional business
entrusted to him.
eF Collections made in any part of the State
For few weeks his Office will be found at
his dwelling house.
Year: 1861

A BREMEN journal contains the following
advertisement "A young gentleman, on
the point Of getting married, is desirOus VI
meeting man Of experience who will dis
suade him from snch . step"
Year: 1861

From very interesting account in the
correspondence Of the st. Louis Democrat,
Of visit to Lyons battle field at Wilson's
Creek, we extract as follows;


The slope Of the hill bears every indiea-
tioR of the tremendous tragedy enacted
upon it-trees shattered or felled, ground
pioued up by round shot, skeletons Of dead
horses scattered every here and there )
snd more horrible than all, an occasional
human skull, or perhaps in some Of the
numerous thiokeis, the unburied remains
Of some poor, undiscovered unfortunate
soldier, who had dragged himself hither to
die. uncontrolled ana alone. / am happy
to say there were but few Of these human
remains to be discovered, such as there
we're being found in the thickets or unfre-
ouented places, where those detailed to
bury the dead did not find them. The sP-
pearance Of the few We did stumble on was
not such as to give US any particular de.
sire 10 look upon othefs. One Of them pre-
sented the most horrid spectacle ever
gazed upon. As I was forcing my way
through thicket upon q little knoll to the
rear Of the locality where the largest poT-
ton Of the Sighting took plsce, suddenly
discovered almost directly under my horses
feet, the skeleton Of human figure. 1t
was evidently that Of q soldier, as the
scsnty uniform less perishable than the
mortal hesh-still olinging in places to the
Whitened bones, abundsntly proved.


The woolen socks still eHVeloped the
rafting joints Of his feet and his linbs
we're partially enshrouded BY the thin
pants, while the remainder Of his clothing
vas scattered about at the mercy Of the
winds. But what was particularly i'm
pressive vas the position Of the arms, out
stretched above his body ss he lay extend
ed upon his hack, and with the feshless
fingers spread apart, as If he had died be-
seeehing heaven to have mercy on him, s
poor miserable sinner


The effect Of The shot upon the trees was
terrific. 1 never before had an idea Of the
force Of six OF Twelve pound shot, and
think that any candid minded man, after
looking about this locality for while, will
readily admit that when under full head
way they would be ugly Customers to meet.
Trees Of eight and ten inches diameter
seemed to have been swept away like 50
many tWigs There we're POINTS where one
could not find tree within view which
did not exhibit some sort Of q sign Of the
leaden storm which kad swept through
them. I counted in the body Of one tree
no less than fourteen mimic and grape
nhot
Year: 1861

How IN FEnT-A gentleman who was in
the action between the Q. s. steamer Rich
mOnd and Rollins feet at the Mississippi
Passes, thus describes how be felt, during
the engagement:


The man that says be felt no fear or
trembling for the FIRST few shots in an action,
you may stamp as q coward. As for myself,
never had such q sensatiOn-nothing so
terrible. After each discharge from q gun,
ali the crew, officers included, except tAe
loader, sponger and PoWderman, fall fat on
their Stomsehs, thus avoiding the shell that
may happen to strike on deck, for in burst
ing the splintsFs have tendency to hy up
ward. Il is laughable to see them all 90
down at once; but can assure you it is a
very pleasant sensation to even think one s
self out of the way of these terrible splinters.
would much perfer being shot away with
q solid ball, than to be mangled by one Of
these ugly missiles. So much for my first
sensation in battle. Although I have been
under q FIRE Of muskstTy, lin one Of our boat
expeditions, two weeks ago) yet c1n fancy
nothing comparable with the Ehizzing and
bursting Of rife shell"
Year: 1861

HARRoDs1URs, Nov. l, 1861.


Eos. Cox..-I notice in your paper OF the
2sult., that you complain that our party
have been injuring our cause by ialsehood and
misrepresentation, and sir, agree with you,
/ and an now led to believe that many Of
our reverses and misfortunes are attributable
70 such Misrepresentation and ialsohood.
/ don't believe that Providence will be with us
or our cause, so long as We continue 80 dis
honest a course. / believe that honesty is
the best policy, and / do hope that in future
We may have as near the truth as it may be
possible TO get at it. have risen from my
bed, where l have been confined from
wound received in the fight or skirmish at
Wildcat 70 say to you, that 2 the many ac-
counts have seen and heard Of that fight,
not one of them have told the naked trath,
and 10 make short story Of it the loss on
both sides were about equal. think, per-
hans, we had & few less killed than the rebels,
because we had the advantage OF fighting be-
hind the breastworks, but we had more
wounded somehow, and they got good
many prisoners; whether they took them, or
they went over to them voluntarily, am not
positively certain, but have the best reason
to believe they deserted us, and tell you
plainly, and you may tell yOar friends, that
Tennessee and Kentucky Union men won't
do 10 depend on certain. don't mtan to
say all are false, but We may bid farewell to
the Union if we depend upon them TO sustain
it. The best Of them are but lukeWarm,
while the Secessionists are more desperate
than hell, and stop at nothing to carry their
point have made these statements as l be-
lieve for the good of The cause. You eau
make what use you please Of them and yon
will believe them or not bat If time don't
convince our people that Kentucky and Ten
nessee Unionists won't do, then | will be
agreeably disappointed.
Year: 1861

III Joe Lane is so much displeased with
the U. S. government, and so anxious to
destroy 1t, why does he not take bis sons
from the naval and military schools, where
they are being educated at the expense of
the government And why don't he re-
sign, and refuse to receive his salary p
[Oregon Statesman.
Year: 1861

Simonton, the Washington correspondent
of the Bulletin, writes, under date of No
vember 25lh, as follows:


The negro question will undoubtedly give
rise TO warmer discussions in Congress this
winter than ever before. The debate will
grow out of the proposition to declare
emancipation (as q war measure) to all
slaves who take up arms and fight for the
Union. This proposition is winning sup
porters with wonderful celebrity. but state
a fact, and am not to be understood as main
tanning the doctrine. The indications are
that the Democratic party of the North will
reorganize during the coming winter aud
take the lead on this issue, in the eXpecta-
ton of securing for itself in the future the
same position Of power which 1t enjoyed so
long as the most reliable friends and sup
poriers Of the slave power! John Cochrane's
noted speech to his chasseurs looked to that
programme, aud the note sounded by him
is being taken up by various other demo
cratic magnates.


Within the last few days we have trust
worthy intelligence that there are at Ma
nassas, 10 the rebel service, several COM
plete companies of negroes, uniformed,
armed and equipped, and commanded by
negro officers. From another source we
learn that the work of ofimpressing the slaves
into tbe military service of the rebels is nov
being prosecuted with vigor throughout the
seeded States. Such facts as these tend to
reconcile even the most conservative men
of the North TO the employment of the
slaves in the armies Of the Union. and if we
should be disappointed in our hope that the
campaign Of this winter aud next spring
will put an end to the rebellion and re-
establish the Government, by early June
next, for one expect 10 see emancipation,
as war measure, proclaimed by law from
The National Capital. God forbid that the
seeming necessity for such policy should
ever arise. The rebellion in any aspect has
begun the work OF rapid emancipation--a
work that never henceforth can be stayed
until the domestic institution shall be blot
ted from the face of our nation. But better
far will II be for both white and black If the
process shall be permitted to follow its own
gradual though surely effective course, in
which both races will become accustomed
to the new condition of affairs. But these
are strange times. and The wisest cannot
fOresee with certainty the precise character
OF momentous events with which the near
future is big.
Year: 1861

Russell, in late letter to the London
Times, thus sketches General McDowell:


Gen. Mcdowell was in front of his tent
at Arlington, for he prefers the canvass 10
the mansion. philOsophizing, too, under the
shade of the fine old trees. while his wife,
who had come ont from the city TO spend a
day with her husband sat knitting inside
Perhaps the world will not care much about
that either, but the name of the General
who commanded at Bull Run, and who de-
served better fate than to have IL associa-
Ted with defeat. is historical forever, and at
all times the steadfast endurance of misfOr.
tune has been considered worthy of The re-
spect of higher beings than man. The zeal
and warmth with which Mcdowell assists
The young friend and former companion
who has been placed over his head mark
the generous nature of the officer who, ris


ing above a justiable military jealousy
has achieved rare conquest over a col
dier's nature. and over the innate prejudices
Of his profession. have the fullest conf
dcnce that the Geueral will justify every
expectation which may have been formed Of
him by bis friends when the next battle is
to be fought. Here be is now with twelve
regiments under him. A few weeks ago
be commanded the "Grand Army Of the
Potomac;" his name was on every tongue;
chorus Of adulation and praise went up
all over the land in bis honor. Such is the
steady appreciation Of the present and the
disregard Of the past which mark the re,
publican mind. But let him get corps, rs
il is said he will, and obtain some indepen-
dent success, and he will be that ready
fountain which flows beside the waters OF
Leibe, and will be covered with its pleasant
but frothy showers.
Year: 1861

A WOMAN in love is very poor judge Of
character. She can see nothing but excel
lence. where others see nothing but shall
lowness and rottenness. Ditto on the other
side with man in loVe-only more 80
Year: 1861

The Secretary Of the Treasury having recon
mended duty of five cents per pound on coffee
It may be well to refer to the present condition
of the coffee trade of the United States. ~.


First. The stock on hand is now larger thar
for many years, being l74 per cent. beyond tha
Year: 1861

The Abiquiu, Pagoso ana Baker city Road Company


Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of
New Mexico


Sec lst That Albert Pfei1e Henry Mecure Hiram Young
Thos II Dodds Lafayette Head Charles Baker Severe D. Tru


lo Jose Pablo Gallegos Nicolas Pino 0 oyey, Antonio
Roys AnasacO Sandova and their associates hereby
suted and formed in body polite and corporate with the
name and style Of the Abquu Pagoss and Baker City Road Com
pany and with this and under this style shall have per
petua succession and DO sued plead and be implicated to
have and to keep SEAL cqure enjoy and transfer
either real estate personal property and may make and adopt
all rules and regulations necessary carry into effect the objects
Of this corporation not inconsistent with epugnan to- the laws
of the United States or those Of this Territory


Sec 2nd That the said Company authorized and allowed the
exclusive power to construct and build toll road from the plaza
that they may deem convenient Of Abuu in the county Of
Rio Aba passing through the town Of Baker City the plains
of the San Juan River belonging to the Territory of New Mexico
to construct bridges establish ferries and do all other things
cessry to complete said road and may receive and coecto
passage in sums not exceeding the following ratcso wit for
each wagon and pair of horses mules horned cattle and


half cents per mile for each additional span of horses mules
horned cattle one half cent per mile for each carriage cart
drawn by one horse mule OK cent per me and if drawn
by two animals one and half cent per m for each horse and
rider one cent per me for each pack animal horse mule
horned cattle oneha cent per mile for each loose animal horses
mules mares asses or horned CATTLE quarter Of cent per
head for each me for every sheep goat or hog one tenth OF
per mile being understood that no foot traveller shall pay
toll rW


Sec 3d That tho authority and rights granted to said Com
pany in the previous section shall extend public lands only
and not to those which under legal title belong private nd'
Year: 1861

Some people are very apt to use harsh
angry words, perhaps because they think
they will be obeyod more promptly. They
talk loud, swear and storm, though after all
they are only laughed at their orders are
forgot, and their ill-tomper is remem bored
How strong is kind word ! 1t will do
what the harsh word or even tho blow can.
not do; it will subdue the stubborn will
relax the frown. and work wonders. Even
the dog. the cat. or the horse, though they
do not know what you say, can tell when
you speak a kind word TO them. A man
was one day driving cart along tho street
The horse was drawing heavy load. and did
not turn as the man wished him. The man
was 10 ill-temper, and beat tho horse; the
horse reared and plunged, but either did
not or would not 90 in the right way An.
other man who was with The cart, went up
to the horse, and patted him on tho neck,
and called him kindly by his namo. The
horse turned his head and fixed his large
eyes on tho man as though no would say
II will do anything for yor because you
are kind to mel" and bending his broad
chest agsinst the load, turned the cart
down the narrow lane. and trotted on brisk
ly as though the load were playt Oh,
how strong is kind word
Year: 1861

RESIDENCE on Mont BLANc.-Galienani
says Five German sayans, and among
them Professor Pitcher, are at present in
the midst of lhe ice near the summit Of
Mont Blanc. They have not suffered with
tho cold, having taken all necessary pre-
caution to guaranty themselves against it /;
but they have sustained great Inconvenience
from tho atmosphere, and cannot succeed in
satisfying their thirst They took with
them abundance of provisions, but cannot
eat without pain, and only desired to drink.
As protection against tho reverberation OF
the sun on the snow. they wear covering
on the face. but their features have become
so blistered that they can scarcely be rec
ognized. According to the last accounts
they would not be able to live long at the
hight at which they are, without being sub
jected to great changes, physical and moral.
They took up with them. some animals,
which have also suffered greatly; cat was
incapable of making any movement, and a
dog for some days had ceased to bark
Some pigeons appeared to suffer less"
Year: 1861

minister oaths, all witnesses before you
will be first sworn in open Court.


A brief reference to some Of the offences
Of which you have cognizance, and sue
einct statement of the law concerning them
may aid your investigations and serve for
your guidance. 1888 yf" aH 20


"The Constitution and laws Of the Uni
ted States "are the supreme law of the
land" anything in the Constitution and
laws Of any State 10 the contrary notwIth-
standing" Their supremacy is thus de-
slared in express term. Whatever con-
ficts Herewith has no operative or obliga-
tory force. Allegiance to the United States
and loyalty to the United States Constitu-
tion and laws, are the paramount duty Of
every citizen. Within their legitimate
sphere, they command the obedience Of all;
and no State Constitution or statute can abb
solve any one therefrom. 5'l'1a a"' tie


There is one crime Of great magnitude in
its effect upon society, the power to punish
for which is SO liable to abuse, that the
Constitution has carefully defined and llmi-
led it to two distinct species. 1t involves
the peace. safety and happiness of all, by
striking at the very foundations of public
order. The power to repress and punish
it, is essential to every government, what
ever its form Of civil and political organi-
zaiien. But as an abuse of that power
may be destructive Of liberty, it is essen
tial that it should be SO determinats in its
character that no excitement, passion or
popular rage can pervert, @ds of ty-
ranny, faction con.
Year: 1861

HORRIBLE ATTEMPT AT SuIcIDE.-A French
man living near West Point, in this county,
attempted to commit suicide one day last week.
His preparations were all made with an evil
dent desig On to secure decent burial. He dug
grave and partially covered himself up, then
placed a pistol under his chin, and fired the
ball went up through the face lodging behind
the right eye. causing it to protrude out of its
socket. He lay in the grave about four days.
unable to extricate himself, when his groans
attracted the attention of some miners, who
rescued him from his dismal situation. He
was taken to the county Hospital, and put
under the charge of A. II. Herchner, Nj. D.
-Calareras Chronicle.
Year: 1861

VINO TRAIToRs ARE.-Al are traitors to
their country who do not openly and avowedly
come forward in defense of the Union and its
flag There is no such thing at this juncture
as sympathy with the South, recognizable
There Is no such battle beng waged 1t is a
hight between the supporters and enemies of
our beloved country, without distinction of
party. In protecting the Capital of the Ma
tion and the property of the Government.
President Lincoln does not wage war upon any
section of the Confederacy and the cry tina;
is being raised that he is waging war upon
the South. is for the purpose of hiding the fact
that the deadly blow, which requires all these
preparations for war, came from the South
S. F. Spirit ofthe Times.