smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

e extraordinary Feafs OF an Indian


Juggler--A Brass Coin changed In


to a Serpent.


An English traveller at Calcutta met with
a native juggler, whose feats he thus de-
scribes


The juggler gave me a brass coin to hold
and then seated himself about FIVE yards
from me on a small rug, from which he
never attempted to move during the whole
performance l showed the coin to several
persons who were close beside me, on a
form in front of the juggler. At a sign
from him, not only grasped the coin l
held firmly in my right hand, but crossing
that hand with equal tightness with my
left, enclosed them both as firmly as l
could between my knees.


OF course | was positively certain that
the small coin was within my double fists.
The juggler then began short incantatiOn,
accompanied by a monotonous and discord-
ant kind of recitative, and repeating the
words, g Ram Sammu," during some min
utes. He then suddenly stopped, and still
keeping his seat, made quick motion with
his hand, as if throwing something at me,
giving, at the same time, a puff with his
mouth. At that instant | felt my hands
suddenly distend, and become partly open,
Wllle experienced SelSdIlOn as II q cold
ball of dough, or something equally, nasty
and diSagreeable, was now between my
palms. l started to my feet in astonshment
of others, and opening my hands, found
there no coin; but, to my horror aud alarm
flor of all created things detest and lcathe
the genus), l saw young snake, all alive
oh and of all snakes in the world, a
cobra-di-capello, folded, or rather coiled,
roundly up. I threw it instantly to the
ground, trembling with rage and fear, as if
already bit by the deadly reptile, which be-
gan Immediately to crawl along the ground,
to the alarm and amazement of every one
present.


The juggler now got up for the first time
/ since he had sat down, and catching hold of
the snake, displayed its length, which was
nearly two feet-two feet all but an inch
and a halt He then took it cautiously by
! the tail, and opening his own mouth to its
/ widest extent, let the head of the snake drop
into it, deliberately commenced to swallow
| the animal, till the end of the tail was only
| visible then making a sudden gulp, the
! whole of the snake was apparently swal-
/ lowed.


! After this he came up to the spectators,
and opening his mouth wide, permitted us
| to look into his throat, but no snake or
snakes tail was visible-it was seemingly
down his throat altogether During the
Year: 1861

ANOTHER CRIRoLINE AColDENT.-A woman
in dry-goods store in Buffalo, N, ", had
seated herself on one of the revolving stools
now ia use in front of the counters In such
establishments, and on rising got her hoops
so completely and firmly entangled about
and upder the revolving top as TO anchor her
method of relieving the lady was by un-
screwing the top Of the revolving seat; this
being accomplished by the gallant store
keeper, the fastened fair one was set at lib
erty.
Year: 1861

PATRIOTIC. There are several men
that we know Of who are anxious to serve
their country and help crush this ugly rebel
lion. and they have very properly come to the
conclusion that they can be more efficient in
the capacity Of Colonel Of the 18th Regiment.
They have not two cents worth OF patriotism
to stan in the ranks. but burn with unquench-
able fire to meet the rebels in the capacity Of
conmander-is.chief Of Regiment. Such is
ifa
Year: 1861

NEW GROCERY FIRM.-We are told


that our friends B. r. J.ffries sRd George Car
man have purchased the stock in trade in the
Grocery store Of VIM. Applegate. corner Of
Fourth and Brady streets. and that in the
course Of few days they will make such
changes aud additions as to render that store
among the most desirable places in town, in
the grocery line. Both Of the purchasers are
we'll known in this city as energetic, sstimable
young men. We predict that they will merit
and receive very liberal patronage. They
will be sure to let their friends and the public
know when they ara ready to wait upon them.
Year: 1861

The New Orleans Crescentin speak
ing Of printers not wanting in martial
araor, knows OF ten OF twelve who
laid down the composing stick to
take up arms in defense Of their
country's rights. Why Gibbons,
that's nothing, our young city of
Shreveport did better than that, we
know of not less than seven who did
the same in this section, and yor out
Year: 1861

EFA gentleman. says the New Albany
Ledger of the sth. who has been travelling
in the Green river region Of Kentucky re.
Gently. reports that great alarm prevails
there on the subject Of the secession Of the
State. It being ascertained that the ne
groes are fully posted as to opassing events,
and are believed to be ready to rise in in
surrcction the moment the State seccdes.


Then the recent overwhelming vote for
the Union candidates to the Border Slave
State Convention does not signify that the
people Of the State are Internationally in
favor of remaining in the Union, after
all. We feared this was the case. She
would much prefer neutral position. nc
doubt, SO that she could thereby furnish
the rebels with provisions as well as troops,
as she has been doing all along.
Year: 1861




The flag presentation aud Ball given to the
"Trinily Mountaneers" on Monday night, was a
brilliant occasion, and did full credit to our cit-
2 Ms, and honor to the object for which the Ball
was gotten up.


very large asscmbage Of ladies and gentle
men met in the Theater prior to the opening Of
the Ball, to witness the presentation of beauti-
tirul flag, p by feet, to Capt. Brooks Compa-
ny. The volunteers appeared in fatigue dress
blue shirts and grey pants,-aud looked exceed
ingly fine Mas. LAURA Z. GORDON, who had been
chosen by the committee 10 present The Colors,
stepped forward and made the presentation in
the following beautiful and appropriate address :


SOLDIERS Next to the worship of the Father
Of all, the proudest and deepest emotion of the
human heart is-loye Of the land that gave us
birth.


| present this emblem of our Nations power
and progress with mingled feelings of pleasure
aud regret-pleasHre, that Il is awarded to the
brave and patriotic Of our county-regret, that
with your departure from the scenes amid which
we have watched the gradual advance from ster-
lie waste and the rude accompaniments of from
tier life to cultivated fields, and the happy homes
of civilization, the time will seem long and sad





us, at parting, look only on the bright side of the
picture, and as we '' chase the leeting hours with
flying feet" hope to meet in brighter days.


In behalf Of the ladies of Weaverville | now
present you, Sir, and your gallant comrades in
arms, this Banner, the record of our National
progress, and symbol Of our union and strength.
We bestow it in full confidence that strong arms
and brave hearts will guard it faithfully and well
wherever the fortunes of war may direct it, when
borne by the TRINITY MouNTAINEERs."


Capt Chas Stewart Brooks, on receiving the
Colors, responded as follows. in behalf of. the
Mountaneers."


ALLOW me, in behalf of the Trinity Noun
taneers," to return our most sincere thanks TO
the Union ladies of Weavervlle for this sacred
banner now entrusted to our keeping, and for the
kind and generous sentiments accompanying its
presentation. Be assured, my dear Madam, that
nothing but death shall make us desert the one
one or forget the other, and though in the viciss
tudes of war it may be torn aud tattered, be-
grimed and soiled, with the smoke and dust Of
battle, yet shall it be our cndeavOr to return it
10 the fair donors without dsbonorng blot or
stain We 90 forth from this hour Cheered by
the recollection that we carry with US the prayers
and good will of the noble and generous ladies of
Weaverville. The memory Of their kind deeds
shall stimulate us in the hour Of danger and
brighten the pathway of duty. Our cause is ho-
ly one, and come what may, we swear by this flag
to live, and by this flag to die. Again we thank
you.


The dancing commenced Immediately after the
presentation ceremony, and continued without
intermission until u O'Clock, affording pleasure
and the fullest equivalent for their money to all
in attendance.
Year: 1861

CHARLES W. GoRDoN.-We may be pardoned
for seeming partaity in speaking few words in
commendation of Charley. His three and ahall
years residence has made but one Impression
that of the highest character in his behalf. No
young man ever made in so short a time more
warm and devoted friends His high sense of
duty to his country overcame all persuasion to
remain, and severed every reluctant tie which
kind feelings and friendship could yield to. A
young man so true to principle so true to bis
country, his friends and himself, cannot fail to
secure honor and consideration in any walk Of
life be may choose to enter.
Year: 1861

NEW RIVER MNEs.-We are told by resident
Of that section that at least two hundred miners
will winter 10 the various districts. An abun
dance OF provisions are laid in, and soon a:
water increases the men will be at work. Many
claims are paying good wages-from So to $50 a
day TO the hand Notwithstanding there have
been many exaggerated reports in relation to
these mines, large amount Of dust is weekly
shipped.
Year: 1861

WAsS'T MUoH FRIaHTEEED Two men
got on to the C. c. & C. cars a day or two
since, at or near Liberia, and quietly took
seats among the other passengers COnduc-
tor Gale having approached them and de-
manded their fare, was cody informed to the
effect that they hadn't any fare to pay, and
therefore had decided not to pay any. They
were as coolly answered that unless this
money was forthcoming, they must be forth
going, whereupon, one of the two men drew
out a very large single barreled pistol and
threatening to put ball through Mr.. Gale
in case he attempted to eject them. That
gentleman, however, having little objection
to a proceeding of that nature, took the fell
low by the collar, with one hand, and
wrenched the pistol from him with tt 9TH
er, and when he and his comrade showed fght
he varied the amusements by restoring them
to a sense of their condition by few ju diciouI
blows with the butt of the weapon. Both a
length became quiet and were put Oft from
the train rather disappointed with theIr sue
cess on frightening conductor Gale.
Year: 1861

~ Owners of coal oil wells who wa, n
to do their work by steaU, can purchase \
tip-top boiler, exactly suitable for that kind
of work, at a low price. 1t is in all respects
as good as new, and is large enough to run
a five horse power engine. Inquire at LEADER
Counting Room. If
Year: 1861

CHILD LosT.-on Sunday afternoon, a lit
tie child, daughter of Edwin Hart, left her
home on Wood street, and up to yesterday
evening had not been found. She is about
three years old, and wore pink frOck and
dark hood and cane.
Year: 1861

For the Leader.
On the Death Of Mrs. Burritt.
Sister, farewell, on US no more
Thy smile Of love will rest
Thou 81 gained that bright that better shore
AhOme among the blessed.
Calmly thy spirit took its flight
From suffering, pain and care,
We would not call thee back 10 earth
Its woes again to bear.
We know that thou art happier now,
Rejoicing with the free
A richer garland on thy brow,
Than we could give to thee
Still, tears must ease the aching breast,
Though vainly vainly shed,
And loves best offering will rest
Upon thy narrow bed
And spring will deck the earth with flowers,
And birds their note prolong
While thou, afar in heavenly bowers
viii sing the angels song.


MARY.
Year: 1861

from Occasional Correspondent


PHILADELPHIA, July S, 1861.


Patriotism runs in different directions many of them
useful many Of them merely ornamental, and some Of
10 use whatever. l lind those channels most crowded
where either pay promotion abounds. Some one has
offered respectable purse 10 the author of the best
National Hymn and forthwith there found compet
i,ors enough to I'll and officer TWO regiments. Now,
Two suggestions occur to me in consequence The
New-0reans gamblers have formed full company for
the war; and described as being all rumps, perhaps


aves though when the hour of trial comes they may
be found 10 be very shuttng set, Of them
10 the extent of shutting off their mortal coils. In such
case clubs will probably lead while spades will be
article Of grave necessity. Not meaning TO associate
authors with the gamblers still cannot help being
struck with the canrishness of the movement, and
being thence insensiby led 20 wish that army Of
authors had better business hand than that Of
writing national hymns at least just now. One would
think had enough of this literature already IL has
beenaccumulatng our hands every Fourth ofJulyfor
seventy years, until ii has grown into river, swollen
into torrent, expanded into seal aud have slight
suspicion that the Committee unlucky accepting the
task Of reading the oilers for the aforesaid National
Hymn will be in danger Of being submerged. Bot let
all that pass. IL is only form of patriot
ism innocent to be sure, and without doubt entirely
harmless, except to the Committee.


Wc all have different appetites to satisfy. Some of
there terribly antagonstic. What descent il is
from song to soupl No plate Of the hasty, but some
thing carefully prepared, and 10 be served scot Free
Some quiet phantbropst might lay the foundation for
an unetuOus immortality by offering prize 10 the
originator Of the best ard cheapest soup. IL would
pats quickly into mouths than any National
Hymn great institution is the Londoa Concentrated
Gravy Its praises have been sung from full stomachs
on Cimean fields in African forests, and in every
mess in the British Navy. Highlander will scale
mountains all day upon dist Of oatmeal stirred in
water from the spring. In France where food
is always and DEAR they have invented soups Of


richness and flavor, until they may be said TO have
become The national diet. Their cheapness is almost
incredible. Cookery has been elevated into science
by The deaness Of meat In gll the large cities there
Year: 1861

Fiercely blow the winter winds,
With a cheerless, dismal sound,
And to his boisterous music dance
Snow-Aakes DER the frozen ground,


And all is dark and drear.
Dark clouds are o'cr my heaven spread,
Fresh storms are bursting on my head,
But one ray of light and Joy is shed


My lonely path to cheer.
1t is the thought through all these scenes,
However cheerless, strange,or new,
For me ono smile of kindness beams,
One faithful heart is true


One souls deep love is mine.
Shining with pure, unwavering light
Through sunny day or stormy night,
Filling my soul with strange delight,


And thought of God divine.
1 thank thee, Father Of high Heaven,
That sorrow has been mine,
Else these thoughts had not been given,
In vain this humble light would shine


On life's uneven way.
For all alone are sorrows showers,
With one ray to light the darkened hours
To glad my heart, fill it with flowers,


And teach me how to pray.
I've sought the love and praise of all
In other days-and with regret
Sighed for power to chain all hearts
That none one moment could forget,


Whatever sky above me;
But now, while journeying here below,
Though Gerce the winds may blow,
L only wish, in joy or woe,


One faithful heart to love me.
Year: 1861

A STERN CHAsE.-A few nights ago,
on The Galena and Chicago Air Line
Road, near Dixon, the engineer of four
teen freight cars, when descending long
and deep grade, discovered that the cars
had been uncoup!ed and were left behind,
and that he was going ahead alone with
his locomotive and tender. He soon saw
the train coming down tho grade after
him with tremendous speed. He put
speed to his horse to keep out Of the way
but they soon overlook him, and such
was the force of the collision that five Of
the freight cars were cut in two before
they were brought to q stand.-Er.
Year: 1861

QUICKSILVER IN NAPA-The Napa Report
er OF February 10th remarks in this connection:


William Mcdonald brought down fifty
pounds of quicksilver FROM the Dead Broke
claim, on Monday last. 1t was retorted at
great loss in an cid kettle, merely for expert
meut. Several companies are running tunnels
in and about Pine Mountain, with every pros
pect of success. We have little doubt that
within FIVE years the value of quicksilver ex
ported from this county will exceed that of the
grain crop. The whole region about Pine
Mountain is full of cnnabar, and it will soon
be brought TO light in immense quantities
Between two and three hundred men are now
at work in the different claims. Several COM
plnies have had for months a sufficient amount
OF cianahar in sight to yield few hundred
pounds Of quicksilver bat have held back from
retorting, until large supply should be struck.
The first quicksilver from Pine Mountain was
brought down last Winter by A. j. Bailey
1t was found in the metallic state. in dark po-
rous rock Thenext--only two or three ounces
we retorted on Pine Mountain in June las.
from cinnabar taken from the claim of the
Napa Company. Small quantities have since
been brought TO town from various claims, bui
Mcdonald has the honor of bringing in tht
first in sufficient quantity to be worth market
ing.
Year: 1861

PRETTY GooD.-The editor of the Crescent
City Herald being absent, the Sub. in charge
rears back on his dignity and threatens, that
unless the aforesaid absconding knight of the
quill and scissors" Immediately make his ap-
pearance "within the next three months" and
enter protest to the contrary, he will turn
the paper over to the Republicans, provided
an honest enc can be found to act as editor
He then offers the following apology for the
non-appearance of late news


"0wing to the continued 1--WE had ought to
say coatiauaD absence of the Editor, and the
non-arriyal of the steamer, we are under the
painful necessity, in order to give the readers
of the Herald the latest intelligence from the
East and the rest Of the world, to make some
few extracts from last years Almanac We
hope our friends will excuse us this time, and
in the future we viii try and do better, as we
understand there has been new arrangement
for carrying the mail from San Francisco to
this place Il is to be carried in wheel bar
row RIA Salt Lake aud Fort Walla Walla.-
Time-ninety seven days. Won't that be
nice ?"
Year: 1861

SURVEY OF TIE HARBoR-The General
Government having detailed Capts. Alden and
Gilmer, of the U. S. Navy, to make a survey
OF the Bay Of San Francisco, in accordance
with the prayer Of the Chamber of Commerce.
it becomes necessary to make provision for the
payment Of the expenses that may be incurred.
For that purpose. a bill has already been in
troduced in the Legislature, and it is to be
hoped that it will at once be passed. OF the
nature and character of the bottom of our har-
Dor, we are all profoundly ignorant, Nothing
has ever been done but to run down the lead
here and there, and determine the DEPTH
-ditd
Year: 1861

"A NEw Way OF MAKING BUTTER-A
French chemist states that butter may be
made without churning by the use of a filter
made of white felt in the form of bag in the
four corners Of which are inserted porous
strings, Ike candle wick, to carry off the fluid
portion Of the milk The bag being suspended
by the four corners from tweuty-four to thirty
hours, she contents of the filter will be found
TO be Of the consisteace of soft cheese. This
solidifed cream is then placed in linea bag,
tied tight, and the bag kneaded like roll of
dough. In a few minutes the mass grows
liquid, and the butter and buttermilk are
separated.
Year: 1861

VENHE UNDERSIGNED are desirous Of calling the


attention of the Printers and Publishers of the
Pacific Coast to their very extensive stock of Print


ing, Book, Cap and Letter Papers, together with
general stock of Goods suitable to the trade,
Year: 1861

q .


A Rev. DR.. Brown, clergyman Of tho
Lutheran Church, from Penn, who had
gone South, to take charge as President Of
an Institution Of learning 10 connection
that church, in Newberry, 1--WE belicvo)


South Cfrolina-a man rather conservative
in hisviews inrsgafd toslavefy, and entirely
quiet and inoffensive in his action, confninr
himself exclusively to the duties Of his
profession and department Of labor--was
recently, since Secession became rampant,
broken in upon one night, when he either
had retired, or was about retiring to rest,
and musket thrust in his hand, and com
PEELED to patrol the streets all night as a
common guard. This he submitted TO
without resistance or complaint. He was
then, or the next day, visited by COM
Inittee Of men, calling themselves gentle
men, with q paper for him TO sign, stating
that in case any collision or act Of war took
place between the United States and South
Carolina, he would take part with the
latter against the former. This he said he
could not do, as he felt himself bound by
paramount obligation Of allegiance to his
country, his whole country. He was told
he had his choice, either TO sign the paper,
or leave the place and State in half an hour.
To this he demonstrated as unreasonable.
He agreed to go, but complained that tho
time was too short for him to make ade-
quate preparation with his family. But It
was all in vain. They left him with the
injunction, at his peril, to be ready to leave
in half an hour. He Immediately went to
his wife and told her to pack up Just few
absolutely necessary things, such as she
could in the time. Accordingly they made
ready, leaving his household goods, library,
&c, in great measure at the mercy Of the
mob, and what was their surprise, on open
ing it to find it surrounded by set Of men
with tar pot and feathers, prepared to treat
him according to lynch law, before he should
get to the cars. And it was only by tho
protection Of his students who rallied in
his behalf, and withstood the violence Of the
mob, that he got off in safety. VIAToR.
Year: 1861

A Washington letter in the Chicago
Tribune, gives the following account of an
interview between some Western Congress
men and the President on Saturday last:


An occurrence at the White House on
Saturday evening, the details of which 1
learned yesterday morning, furnishes addi-
tional evidence of the solcitude of the Pres
ident to redeem the pledges given in his
inaugural, and discharge his constitutional
duties without fear of consequences At
the stated time, three Western Congress
men, one of them United States Senator
from Wisconsin, called on the President by
special appointment. They found him en-
gagged in looking over number of maps of
the Gulf coast After a few minutes of
general conversation, one of the visitors
told him, that they thought it their duty
previous to their departure for their West
ern homes, to inform the executive of the
anxiety of the loyal Republicans of the
Northwest to see the outraged honor and
dignity fthe Federal Government redress
ed, and its authority maintained in all the
States of the Union, by Republican Pres
ident. The spokesman then referred 70
the demoraliziDg and humiliatiug effect of
passive attitude of the Government in
the fear Of rampant treason, aggression and
rebellion and intimated that although the
people of the States they represented had
recognized the "inexorable necessity" of
the evacuation of Fort Sumter and were
ready to abide by it, they had hoped that
the Federal property yet within the con-
troll of the government would be held and
protected, and the revenue laws executed.
In reply to this, the President gave his vis-
itors to understand that the evacuation of
Fort Sumter was not by any means set
tied fact; that it was certainly his anxious
desire to retain possession of the Fort and
that he would greatly regret to the obliged
to yield to necessity and withdraw the gar
rison; that as to the other forts, he knew
his duty and would fulfil it by holding them
to the last; and in regard to the collection
of the revenue, the executive had no other
alternative left than to exact its payment
as it lay in his power. Comment is un-
necessary.