smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

WAsHINGrOs, Thursday, June 20, 1861.
Judge Dunlop has given an opinion in the case Of the
English schooner 1ropie Wind. libel had been fled
IN the District Court of the District OF Columbia by
the United States and the capors TO condemn that ves
sci as prize and her cargo valued at oOO for vio-
lating blockade of the ports Of Virginia.


The Court, in reply TO the respondents, says the
blockade being one of the rights incidental to state of
war and the President having in substance asserted
that civil war exists is Of the opinion that the blockade
was lawfully proclaimed by the President.


Az to the next question, when did the blockade be-
come effective


The court says notice Of actual constructive block
ade will do and there does not appear in the cause
any evidence to show that the United States Gov
ernmen agreed to relax the law of the blockade, as
TO allow British vessels load their cargoes and come
ont of port after the knowledge of the effective block
ade was brought home to them.


1t also appeared in evidence that the Master Layton
heard in Richmond of the blockade effective before
be began to load his cargo, and informed it COM
menced the ond of May An the evidence coneu's in
showing that the cargo was laden board the Tropc
Wind the 18th and L 18th Of May.


No principle Of prize law seems better settled than
that such adng violates the blockade aud foreits both
the vessel and cargo There must therefore, be con-
idemnation of both.


The Court however still holds under future advise
Eent the ultimate determination Of question of fact
respec;ing such alleged relaxation Of the strict law
of the blockade in favor Of British ships would have
allowed the Tropie Wind to load her cargo and come
out of port after having received information that the
blockade bad been established.
Year: 1861

A SPAsM.-An attempt was made few
days since by the discordant Democracy in
the Legislature to reunite the party. 1t
proved a failure as might have been expect
ed. To effect union of such inharmoni-
ous clements as exist in the debris of the
old Democratic party is beyond the power
of man. Possibly union might be effect
ed for moment for the purpose of obtain
ing prize, but rupture would be inevi-
table in the very nature of things. He is
IN old fogy, signing for the past, and total
" unmindful of the demand of the present
and the future, who enterta;ns hope of
the reunion of the Democratic forces. The
great issue of the day is union or disunlcn.
A portion of the Democracy will stand by
the nation to the last extremity, and they
are not going to hamper themselves by a
connection with any set of men in favor of
giving aid and comfort 10 traitors. The
Union is paramount to party with every
patriot, and the loyal people of these United
States will recognize no bonds, which re-
stricts their action in any respect, when
she safety of the Union is involved. There
are but two parties now In existence, and
they are Uuion and Disunfon parties, and
TO attempt to make other parties till one
or the other of the contestants is victori


Gus cannot be other than failure.
Year: 1861

MODIFICATION OF THE TARIFF.-For the
protection of the sugar interest in Louisi-
ana duty of "a per cent is levied ON for
eign sugsr. In view of the secession OF
louisiana proposition has been sent to
Congress from New York, to repeal the
duty on sugar. Such a step taken by Con-
gress would have crushing effect on the
Louisiana sugar raisers, and would lie a
Just requi.al to the people of that State for
their loyalty.
Year: 1861

Legislature you have as yet done precious
little for your country or for your ten dol
lars day Six weeks of the session are
gone forever, and you have drawn four
hundred dollars apiece for your services
What has the State to show in return? To
complete the equation, what have you to
balance, on your side, the more than fifty
thousand dollars you have received from the
State Boys, it wont do I; ennphatically il
wont, You must try to earn your saltpetfe
or nothing will save you when the warm
weather comes. Come, come, wake up te
your duty.
Year: 1861

PRosPEcrs OF A FRUIT CRoP-The warm
sprine weather of the past ten days has
brought the buds on all kinds of stone fruit
Trees forward astonishingly. Peach trees
seem about to burst into flower. Almond
trees are showing signs of leaf. The same
may be said of the Siberian crab tree.
These tokens of early bloom are taken by
our wise ones as indications of destruc-
tion of the fruit crop again by ftosts. Cold
weather soon may save the crop, but few
more fine days and the peach, the apricot
and the nectarine will be in bloom, and
scarcely within the reach of safety.
Year: 1861

Fifteen hundred bales Of Peruvian cot
ton have been received in Baltimore, the
most Of which was reshipped to Europe
The quality is very beautiful. and the sam
pies shown would sell readily at fifteen
cents, even In the present state of the mark
ct:
Year: 1861

THE CosT.-The expenses of the govern
ment of South Carolina are estimated at
$4,000 day, which would be about FIVE
and half millions year. As the mill
tary establishment increases, and if the
State has to carry its own mails, the expen-
ses may swell to ten millions year. This
amount must prove a crushing weight to a
white population of less than four hundred
thousand, of whom small proportion are
wealthy.
Year: 1861

BrRSE of the Mountain Messenger argues
that because when he wants book out Of the
library he. finds it out that the peop.o of La
Porte are q reading people.


Some folks keep book year to read it, and
some take them out to keep forever. Don't
know how it is in La Porte.
Year: 1861

We have again and again, and again sued for
: redress Of our wrongs, but have only been M
5 swered by repeated injuries.


We say you citizens Of Ohio in presen.inl
C these complaints, because we know that il REQUIRE
; the power Of this mighty nation to nfct the wron
and we must hold every volunteer element in tha
3 power, responsible for our sufferings.
We could take care of ourselves, were the met
who WELD the lash, and sell our children, aud fol
r low ns with blood hounds the only parties will
} whom VIC had to enter into conflict But there i
not one foot of soil over which your banner waves
where we can enjoy the poorest rights Of humanity
AS one has truthfully sad-should we take refug,


in Fanuel Hail. the cradle of your liberties o
scale the shaft Of Bunker Hill Monument to th,
cap stone, our prosecutors can tear us from thai
cap stone, or drag US from that cradle, aud estab
lish their right to the possession of our bodies
dead or alive, before the highest tribunal Of your
country. You have covenanted that we shall be
delivered up" You have coUenanted, that you
Will suppress insurrectiOns. You have covenant ted
that all the political power, that is of right our
own, shall belong to our oppressors. Will you
not break that covenant with death?


'Tis in vain to deny its existenco-every time
"
and protection, passes through your village, you
feel painful consciousness, that in an evil hour,
your fathers made these fearful promises, and that
you have perpetuated them till now. "WiIl not
visit for these things, saith the Lord. Will not
my soul be avenged on such nation as this2"


VIII you not now say-will not the people of
Ohio this day, in the depth of contrition, say
frankly to those who are claiming Our services,
I'VE are sorry for the existence of this contract
We cannot live up to it-toe must violate it, and
take the consequences. If you are determined to
out hope Of reward, on you alone must rest the
responsibility We will no longer strike hands
with the oppressor."


''Is not this the fast that have chosen2 to loose
the bands Of wickedness, to undo the heavy bur-
dens, and to let the oppressed 60 ree and that ye
break every yoke?' Then shall thy light break
forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring
t0fth speedily; and thy righteousness shal 90 be-
fore thee; the glory Of the Lord shall be thy rear
ward. Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall
answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here
am. If thou take away from the midst Of thee
the yoke, 'he putting forth of tho finger and speak.
ing vanity"


That this may be tho result the happy result of
the prayers and preaching, on this day of general
rejoicing the part Of oppressors, is the SIN
cere prayer of the humble ard oppressed subjects
of your government.
In behalf Of all the cclored people Of these
United States.


THOMAS POINTER,


MARIA POINTER.
Year: 1861

CITIZENS OF HoPEDALE:-On this day of general
congratulation, and joy, and thanksgiVing-almo


throughout the entire limits Of this country-we


have ventured, tremblingly ventured to ask for an
opportunity, in behalf Of our people, to present,
humbly our petition, and TO order our CON mplaint
| This is our native land, the home of our youth


and the place Of our fathers graves. We have
watered it with our tears, and sweat and bloo1. L.
Attachments, stronger than death, attachments
which we can no more sever, than we can break
the cords of affection that bind US to our own
otfsprng-bind US to this beautiful country. But
you have made US aliens. The highest tribunal
of your couptry has declared that we cannot be
citizens. You have fastened upon us a badge Of
degradation, from which we have no power 10 es-
cape You shun our society. You treat US as O
lower type of humanity, and no labor, no industry.
no intelligence no virtue or piety, will serve to re.
lieve US from that terrible odinm. The dreadful
consciousness that we must live and die. and leave
our offspring forever in this dark and hopeless
condition seems TO us at times, more than we can
bear. But alas citizens of Hopedals, this is but
one item in the catalogue of our suferings-you
have converted four and half millions of our
number into articles of merchandise; denying us
he rites of legal matrimOny, heTding us togeth-
or, and separating US at pleasure.


You take from us the control of our children;
and in ten thousand instances tear .hem from our
embrace, and sell them to the highest bidder like
sheep n the market, by the head or by the pound.


You have, in go far as you have been able, Ges-
troyed our humanity and blOtted out our intellecs
by depriviug us of the privilege of learning to
read even the name of the God who made as, or
Of the Saviour who redeemed us.


You drive us 20 our daily toll without wages;
having taken from us oil the means of defense,
and subject us to a rigor of treatment, which has
no parallel for horrible cruelty, in tho annals Of
the world.


When driven to desperation, some of Us have
turned with violence upon our tormentors, or made
our escape; We have been tortured by the lash, or
burned at the stake, or pursued by blood hounds,
and all the power of the Federal government has
been brought to bear for our recovery.


And as If something still was necessary to cap
the terrible climax, you attempt to terrify as into
submission to oil these outrages by an appeal TO
the Bible, as divine warrant for their perpstra-
lion,
Year: 1861

we reach our men in official positions. we would
say to them' Stand fast in your integrity, in your
conscious rectiude of position in granting and
demanding the faithful ful6llment of all Cuns,itu-
tonal guaranees-stand by your principles and
your manhood and let "the heather ragel" The
people are behind you with stout hands and brave
hearts to sustain you
Year: 1861

DEFENCE or MoBlLE.-0n this subjuct
the Mobile Advertiser remarks


The authorities Of tho city Of Mobile
have done everything within their sphere
OF action. They have taken measures to
arm all the volunteer corps Of the city,
procured two full batteries Of light artil-
iery. and ample stores Of fixed ammunition
for small arms. The ladies Of the Mill
tary Aid Society are now hard at work
making bags for artillery cartridges, and
the balls are ready to shot the guns.


Mobile city proper Is ready for the hght.
II IS for the Confederate and State au-
thorites to see that the surroundings OF
the city are equally ready. We learn
that the military and naval authorities
have already been issued to strengthen
the garrison at Fort Gaines. We should
be GLAD to have visit from Gov. Moore,
to look to these important matters.
Year: 1861

Since the organization OF the Provisional Government
az this city in February last great changes have occur
red in public Affairs We involved in destined
we think to be bloody ore with our late peIfd and
trescherous Northern associates The Confedeacy is no
longer limited to seven States Virginia the leading
State of the South Tennessee the home of Jackson, and
Arkansas are now members of the Southern Union for
all practical purposes The accession of Maryind Ke


tucky North Carolina and Delaware may soon be ex-
peced This altered state OF public affairs suggests
strongly the necessity Of changes in the Cabinet


The great States Of Virginia and Tennessee, upon
whom the brunt OF the fight is to fall have right TO
representation in the government and do but echo
the public voice when express the opinion that tie
needlul changes should be made without delay We DO
not question but that this view Of the matt has already
been taken by cur sagacous Chief Magistrate and that
We may soon look for the appointment to The Cabin-t
some Of the great statesmen Of tie border slave States
men whose abilities wisdom aud patriotism, Ill give
additional force 10 administration arca6y distinguish
for the poss, ssion Of those high qualities In taking this
position we do not TO fleet upon the tn OF any
member Of the present Cabiret but obviously just
TO the people Of the border States to give them voice
in the Executive Department tf the Government without
delay Their people must be mace TO ie and know that
there il desire the part of the Gulf States TO mo-
ropd ze the honors and Offices Of the Govern
ment under whose asg they are now battling with the
common enemy o"too'nerg Aid) Conttdei fion.
Year: 1861

RENEWABLE AT PLEASURE
One square one wear S30-each additional square SO
Written notice must be given TO take out and stop
Advertisements OF yearly advertisers before the year
expires, otherwise shall charge till done
No of yearly advertisements will be dIscon-
tinued without previous notice 10 us, nor VIII any
charge be made for less than one year al the yearly
rates


So Advertisers exceeding the space con-
trscted for will be charged for the excess. ga
Year: 1861

we the people OF the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character in
order to form permanent federal government, estab
lish justice Insure domestic tranquility, and
the blessings OF liberty TO ourselves and posteri
ty-invoking the faver and guidance OF Almighty God
do 0rdain and establish this Constitution for the
Cor,fai afeS fafl II Amer
Year: 1861

Our advices from the seat of war very
strongly indicate that there will soon be
a most desperate effort made to drive
the enemy from their strongholds in
Virginia without much delay. The
scale of operations will be increased un-
til an overwhelming force is ready to
march forward. These preparations may
occupy several weeks. but sooner or la
ter another desperate attack will be
made which will, we hope, furnish an en-
tlrey different result from that of Sun
day. Meanwhile, it is fair to presume
that the rebels will not be idle in
strengthening their forces and preparing
their defences. Determination will in.
crease on both sides. The particulars
indicate that the loss, inclusive of killed,
wounded and missing is pretty severe
on our side, though the corresponding
loss on the part Of the enemy must be
very great. Ii the rumor be true that
Gen. Lee is moving forward to attack
McClellan's force, there will probably
be desperate battle fought somewhere.
We only hope thai Mcclellan is ready
to give the enemy warm reception.
Year: 1861

Col. GALGAN has enlisted about q
half dozen of men for military service. The
work is pretty dull just now. but the Colonel
fssls confident Of getting bis number in the
course of time
Year: 1861

GAME PLENTY. - Hunters are inst
having their hands full in the way Of shooting
prairie chickens, and the market is getting
to be glutted with the article 1t i. said that
those birds have never been more plentiful in
this vicinity than they are at the present time,
Year: 1861

SusPENDED.-We regret to learn that
the Iowa City Press has suspended pub
lication for the present, for some reason
not to us known. We are hopeful that
the suspension will not be permanent
one. The Democracy Of johnson county
can, aud we hope will, support demo-
cratic journal in their midst.
Year: 1861

PIC-NIC.-We understand that the
picnic of the Methodist sabbath School. at
the Fair Grounds. Yesterday. was q delightful
affair. and we'll attended Not being present
we cannot particularize, bat feel warranted In
setting it down as a happy entertaipment.
Who has better r ght than the children to
enjoyment.
Year: 1861

PERSONS to save money should know
where they can get .he best quality of Dry
Goods fer the least money. Our opinion is
that Wadsworths' is the place, and our advice
to our city and country friends is to look over
his large stock before buying. Country mer.
chants will find it greatly to their advantage
to call on him
Year: 1861

WHEAT MARKET.-Thism market is at
a stand at fifty cents per bushsl Yesterday
va. not go brisk as our previous days, there
having been decline of about three cents 10
Chicago. We are quite firm in the belief that
the highest figure h 9 been reached, though We
We are mistaken. The character Of the crop
aud the signs Of the times very strongly indi-
cate that wheat will be drug in the marke,
this fall. II such is the case here, what will il
be further in the interior and beyond the i'm
mediate vicinity of raiiroade. The prospect is
any thing but pleasant. The harvest is going
along fnely, with favorable weather.
Year: 1861

Dull. -- The most intelligent men
in the oisy are Of the opinion that yesterday
vas dull day both specifically and Generally.
We cannot remember the time when fresh
harvest did not leave things a little better in
town. We're it not for the apple and green
corn business, which seems 10 be rather heavy.
We don't know what we should do. Aside
from an occasional dicker in the above line,
and now and then Q balmy zephyr from
the windward side Of Frsnk Hendricks billy
goat the day was without any special attrac.
tions.
Year: 1861

&c Of your bloody code" And thereupon issue
will be Joined, agitation for a now ant-hanslug
law commenced, and the whole battle fought
over again.


If the champions of Hanging prefer this course,
and have power to give it effect we must submit
But we give them notice that it will be regarded
and treated on our side as a confession and
ayoidance--an admission that their case cannot
stand on its merits, and that they feel it. 1t is
absurd to say that the Legislature cannot Legally
substitute some other penalty for DEATH whether
in all cases or in some; and we must insist that
to repeal the act of 1860 because certain Judges
have held that it needs amendment to give ehect
to the undoubted intent of those who passed IL,
is cuttle-6sh mode of darkening counsel ana
dodQing verdict on the main quostion
Year: 1861

that Committee composed of the Hon. W. 8. Ashe
and others arrived In that city New Years Day, TO
consult with Gov Ellis upon the propriety and expe.
dency of taking possession in the name OF the state
of Fort johnson, on Cape Fear River about two miles
above ts mouth It is said that the Governor did not
advise the suggested movement but that the Commit
tee took their leave resolved taking care of the
whole Cape Fear section"
Year: 1861

Prem the Rochester Democrat Juue ?.


Yesterday afternoon, one Of the lost perilous
voyages ever chronicled was made by the
little steamer Maid Of the Mist, IN when 50
many pleasure seekers have, IN times past,
vovsgsd TO the face Of the immense sheet Of
water which constitutes the famous Falls Of
Niagara. It sppears that the beat has never
been paving property, and her owner has in
CURED some Indebtedness, which was about to
result in her seizure. To avoid this eatas-
irouhe. she was yesterday taken down the
river. through the rapids and whirlpool, and
arrived safely at lewiston The daring nayi-
gator who accomplished this hitherto sup
posed 10 be Impossible feat, was none other
than Robinson, the man who has 30 often rem
dersd himself conspicuous BY bis intrepidity IN
saving life and property endangered BY prox-
unity TO the great cataract.


Tie Maid Of the Mist got up steam about
half-past three O'Clock and showed out into the
stresn n from her landing. She bad on board
only three pers0ns-Robinson and one other
man at the wheel, and the third below to act
as fireman and engineer. The boat ran up
stream a short distance, as If to get a good
start, and then her bow pointed with the cur
rent ana awav abe went-the few spectators
on shore holding their breath with suspense.
How The adVentuFers on board felt, we have
nc means Of knowing. AS she entered the
rapids every eve was strained ana as the gall
lant little craft surmounted bilow after hilloW
under the skill'nl guidance Of her pilot, and
passed each ordeal in safety, the utmost en-
thusiasm was manifested. At one point, how
ever, thrill OF horror struck the hearts Of
toe watchers, for the Maid Of the Mist appear
ed 70 have cspsized The surprise was only for
an instant, however, for she Immediately
rghted with The loss Of her smoke stack, and
passed on, otherwise unharmed. To run the
whirlpool, though hazardous, was still a less
hazardous exploit than tie passage Of the rap
ids and che did IL without trouble, and those
who behsld the beat emerging into eompsra-
lively still water, drew long sigh OF relief.


It was a terrible ordeal, as it has loTg been
taken for granted that no craft as small as
that could live a moment in the seetbing caul-
dr0n Of the rapids, OF escape from ths whrl-
pool after entering its circle. No other craft,
either large or small, has ever attempted to
perform the trip. The Maid Of the Mist will
never again be seen 10 the theater Of her past
history. To ascend the rapids is a physical
impossbillty for a steamer Of any power
Robinson has been for many years ambitious
TO make the trip, and once offered 20 do it in a
skif, but could find no one to encourage the
Undertaking.