smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1868

Grant. To this we reply that there is
also law which provides how Mr..
Stanton may be removed, that one law
is as binding as the other, and that il we
permit the President to violate one, he
may with impunity violate all.


There is no avoiding this conclusion.
There is no explaining it away. There
is no middle course. The Presideat has
assumed the responsibility Of breaking a
lar, Congress mast assume the respons'b'-
hty Of impeacAing him. Not to do so in
the face of this fragrant and insolent
proceeding is to become partner in
the crime It is no time to consider the
party influence of impeachment, or its
effect upon Presidential candidates. We
would rather see the Republican party
candidates and all driven into the de-
serts of Arabia, than to have them trem-
bic one moment in the presence of this
high duty. Questions of expediency
were all well enough so long as the
President stood within the pale of the
law. But now when he presumes to be
the executive, legislative, and judicial
power, when he claims to decide which
laws Congress may pass, and what acts
are constitutional, to hesitate moment
is criminal.


We are sure there will be no hesita-
ton The time has come to cease trifiing
with Andrew johnson. This man who
reeled into the Presidency; who had de-
based his high Office by unseemly and
indecent demonstrations: who has sur
rounded himself with the worst men,
bers Of the worst phase OF Washington
life; whose retinue consists of lobbyists,


Rebels, and adyen,urers; who has pol
luted the public service by making es-
poinage honorable, and treachery the
II cans Of advancement: Who has deceiv-
ed the party that elected him, as we'll as


the party that created him, who has
made his own morbid and oyerweening


vanity the only rule of his administers
ton; who has sought to entrap illustri-
Gus servants of the people into ignomin-
ious evasion of the law, and who now


claims to break that law with impunity
this most infamous Chief Magistrate
should be swept out of office. LET HIM
BE IMPEAcHED! And let the Republican
party show that it not only has the pow
er to preserve the country from rebel
lion under Jefferson Davis, but also
from treachery under Andrew Johnson.
Year: 1868

The New York Sur comments on three
effects Of the Wharf.-The increase OF the
number of crimes of a violent character,
the increased number of sudden deaths, and
the increased number Of suicides, which
have occurred since tho rebellion ended "It
Is not strange, (the editor suggests) that
there should be more crimes of the most
violent kinds committed after the end Of
great war. The bad effects of war are al
ways sure to endure long after It's close !;
and one of the worst Of these is the disre-
gard Of human life which familiarity with
bloodshed inspires in bad men. Scarcely a
day passes on which accounts of murders
do not appear among the kilograms to the
Associated Press our local reports TEEN
with them and those SO reported probably
form but small proportion Of the number
actually committed Physicians predicted
that after the war sudden deaths would be-
come more numerous. The prediction has
been realized in the case Of go many prom
inent citizens The cause of the increase
of such deaths is said to be the mental ex-
eitement arising from zthe events of the
past SIX years. The prevalence of suicide
is very remarkable. It is undoubtedly due
in great measure to the familiarity with
death arising from the war, as we'll as to
the hardships Of which it was the cause
However, it seems strange that SO brave a
struggle should be the cause of so coward.
ly crime. Suicide is like giving up the
fight. We are glad TO see that there is a
growing sentiment to SO regard it, and that
the romance which was once thrown around
it is being deservedly reprobated The in
elination to regard suicides as insane is evi.
dence Of this"
Year: 1868

that the election was fraudulent and void, ordered
that Che application Of the petitioner be refused
that the chairman and clerk sheuld not yield pos
session Of the BOOKS and papers Of The Office and
thai said SeATis should not interfere in any way or
undertake 10 control 10 any way, said books and
papers.


/ It cannot be seliously supposed That the county
court considered that they were trying legal con-
test looking 10 their record, aud to the additional
fact that he respOadent (who was eopposing can
didste) did no. even unite with those protesting;
/ and further that 70 steps we're taken looking to
new election. That action, however, was not
brought to this court by appeal or otherwise and
hence If jurisdiction be taken Of the questions as Of


contested electior, it would simply be an assump-
tion Of original jurisdiction without legal notice OF
process and without authority Of law. But It is in
sisted by counsel that thil being court Of general
jurisdicton, has right under this proceeding, if
the facts SO warranE TO declare the election in ques
ton void. Such, is effect, would be trying con-
tested election with similar results 10 those attained
by the court no mere.


II the fact was shown that no election was held
at the time and for the purpose stated, that fact
could and would be acted on by this court and the
petition be dismissed. But assuming as true all
that is averred by the respondent, It would only
show that contest might have been entered and
successfully tried If 50, shall that fact be accepted
as sufficient answer by the respondent Certainly
not For II neither he nor any Of the citizens of
the county chose 10 legally contest the election with
in the time prescribed by Law, it must be esteemed
as waiver Of such right We must deal with facts
that are, and not those that might kGoe been.


Another ground relied on by respondent is that
petitioner is ineligible 70 the Office of county Judge
not having been q resident Of the county full two
years and Elk months.


That part Of the act of February 1865, sections
to IA incusive, creating the office of county Judge
for Lincoln and Franklin counties, is silent az TO
that qualification Such special qualification is re-
quired of the Judge for the county of Sullivan


Taking the views hereinbefore expressed, the
court must hold that tho petitioner is legally the
county judge Of Franklin county-no legal contest
Of bis election having been entered within the time
pre5cribed, nor at all, in fact and having been
commissioned and qualified under tho usual forms
Of law.


1t further appearing that by the act of February,
1868, the quoram court for said county was abol-
ished hence the duties of the former chairman and
those Of the quoram court dvolved upon the pc
titoner. So the respondent had no right to refuse
the petitioner the possession Of the books and papers
In nestion.


The answer and cause therefore shown by re-
spondent held to be insufficient and invalid and
the order heretofore made will now be rendered iu
peratiye, and enforced as required by law.


N. a. PATTERSON


Judge, Sc.
Year: 1868

Tue EsuPsRlsTEsDEsr's LArIS.-The Dramatic
Chronicle thus comes after Superintendent Fitz-
gearld We would advise the Reverend editor
of the Spectator, and State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, to devote himself for few
months to the study of his native tongue, before
meddfng with the classical languages. 1t will
be time enough to take up the Latin language
after he shall have gone through a careful course
of study embracing Browns 'sGrammar of
Grammars' and "Quackenboss' Rhetoric In
an editorial in the last issue of the Spectator the
Reverend Superintendent admonishes the editor
of the Oakland News that g he should not pre-
maturely exhaust his tous lachrymara." We
have heard of such thing as a .fons lachrymarum,
but OF the other species of fountain, never If
there were such Latin adjective as lachrymarus
which there is not), lachrymara would be its
feminine form, and since Jons is masculine
noun of the third declension, .fous lachrymara
would be a blunder. Upon the whole, we think
it would be discreet in the Superintendent to
steer clear of the classical languages until he
shall have acquired sufficient elementary know
ledge of them, to enable him to indulge in fa-
miliar quotation without the risk of provoking
ridicule.
Year: 1868

Coop MINING FIELD.-Trinity Valley is one of
the very best mining localities in Northern Cali
fornia, hut the great lack is the facilities for get
ting water on the paying ground, although there


is an abundance of good streams in the neigh
borhood that furnishes a. large head of water all
the year round. All that is needed to make this
valley Touring mining section is capital to
build bitches, or even one good ditch from Cof.
fee creek would do for starter. There are also
some excellent copper leads in this section. close
to the stage road that capital could make pro-
ductiye of good dividends Yreka Journal.
Year: 1868

~ County W,arrsnfs and grssnbseks taken at
their ruling value in payment for subscriptions to this
paper To soldiers in the service the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks at PAR.
Year: 1868

MERITED REBUKE.-Bshop, of the Chico Cour-
ant, answers a dastardly, mean and contempti-
BILE correspondent of the Butte Press, who ma
lgned the character of the great and good Lin
coin, in the following deserving manner =" We
have no answer to the low, malicious rehash of
shameless falsehood, which is the gravaman of
the last diatrbe of the pitiable creature, who
has found his level, and signs his name correct
ly Robin, the Rough There is not a man or
woman of his own clan or party instincts, unless
stepped in deeper ignorance than the lowest clay
eater that believes word of the foolish lies re-
hashed for the purpose of stigmatizing the pure
and unblemshed character of man, the dust
of whose shoes, the scoundrels who malign him
are not worthy to lap with their malicious
tongues. The name of Abraham Lincoln will
be cherished by unborn millions, wherever the
light of civilization and freedom dspels the
Egyptian darkness of ignorance, despotism and
human bondage; while the names of his ira
ducers will rot in sinking infamy in the graves
where their unwept carcases shall poison the
Shiny worm that feeds thereon.
Year: 1868

BOARD OF MANAGERS OF ORPHANS HoNE.-In
our advertising columns will be found notice Of
this board informing the public, that owing to the
limited condition Of their resources, they have
been compelled TO relinquish the idea Of holding
their animal fair. This is q sad disappointment,
and the board Is driven TO the necessity OF appeal


ing to our generous people to aid them In provid-
ing for the helpless little ones committed TO their
care. We feel confident that the call viii meet
with liberal response.
Year: 1868

While the time and talents of many
are being taxed to lead the public
mind in a channel, which may secure
the greatest good to our country, in
the decisions of the coming election, it
may be, that the true principle, which
might bring to our country deliver
ance from nearly all wrong, may be
overlooked. l mean, the total absti-
nence principle. Abstinence from ali
that destroys the mind, palsies the
body, and renders man incapable to
act wisely for himself, or those whom
he represents, or whose interest he
controls. Will you cast your vote for
man who will give his support to a
monster who is stabbing to the heart,
and crushing out the life-blOOd of the
hope and pride of our country? 1t is
shown by the Internal Revenue re-
port for 1867, that ''the sales for the
year, as returned by the licensed retail
liquor dealers in the United States,
reached the enormous sum of one
thousand four hundred and eighty
seUeR millions Of dollars. Remember
ing too, how largely this retail traffic
is carried ON by unlicensed dealers,
and in low and vile places, it is proba
BILE that nearly or quite as much was
sold without any returns being made,
and thus in all probability three HiOUs-
and millions Of dollars were required
during that single year to pay the
drinking bill of our country.


1t is also shown that the whole
amount of money contributed in this
country for building churches and
supporting and spreading the gospel
was about thirty millions of dollars,
and the whole amount for educational
purposes was tlCeHty-ttrO millions, or
fffy-ftrO millions for the two great
safeguards and sources Of good to any
community and country. At this
rate, there is reason TO fear, that, as a
nation we expend one hundred dollars
in drinking for every single dollar
contributed for the support of our holy
religion, or one hundred and tbiT-tJJ-siT
for this drinking, and all its awful
fruits, poverty, crimes, degradation
and ruin to soul and body, for time
and eternity, for eUeIy one spent in
promoting education and all the good
results which flow from il.


Will you vote for a man who will
not use his influence against the
making, and selling, and drinking
the accursed thing? Will you shar- |
pen the dagger which may drink the
blood of your own sons? Will you |
dig the pit in which your fair daugh-
tiers may fall?


BY ONE WHO CANNOT VOTE.
Year: 1868




AUGUSTA, GA, September -.


Last Saturday, announcement hav-
ing been made in advance of Repub-
lican meeting at Camilla, Mitchell
county, in the southwestern portion
of this State, the loyal people gather
ed together from the surrounding
country, to the number of several
hundred, to hear the speaking. Ca
milla is situated a short distance from
the railroad, and as Colonel Pierce,
Republican candidate for Congress,
and Captain Murphy, Republican
Presidential electOr, who were adver-
tised as speakers for the occasion, ap-
preached the place, they were met by
man, armed and mounted, who adj
vised them not to enter the town, stat
ing that the whites were determined
there should be no Radical speaking
there. They answered that they would
speak, and proceeded. The Sheriff
afterward met them and warned them
MOTTO attempt to enter the place. They
kept on their way, however, and on
reaching the Court House they and
their friends were assaulted and fired
upon by mob.


The greater number of the Republi-
cans were colOred, and in obedience
to the Governors late proclamation,
were unarmed. They were shot down
by the rebel Democracy, without ma
king any resistance. The number
killed and wounded ranges at from
fifty to one hundred. Colonel Pierce
was dangerously wounded, and Cap
tain Murphy severely hurt by blow
on the head by the butt end of gun.


Governor Bullock, yesterday after
noon, sent a message to the Legisla-
ture, accompanied by an official report
of the outrage, recommending a call
for assistance from the President of
the United States, anda preamble and
resolutions to that effect were offered
by John Harris, of Newton county,
but it was voted down. A Democratic
committee was appointed in each
House to make investigation and to
consider the message, and in the bosom
of this committee the affair will re-
pose.


Loyal men throughout the State are
reasonably in fear for their safety, and
Governor Bullock has done his utmost
to secure protection for them, but the
rebel white majority in the Legisla-
ture prevents and thwarts him.
Year: 1868

must be made now. Let us make it
calmly and cOOlly. 1 have no sympa-
thy with the man that says that the
least said about these things the bet
ter. Republicans, our side will have
investigation and discussion; do
not shrink from the contest, but
stand up bodily and proclaim your
opinions give the why and the where
fore of your convictions, and let them
be open for investigation. We all
know the difference between the truth
and a lie, end with reason for our
guide, let us solve the problem, as free
men, with free cOnsciences, strong
hearts, for the right, and with head
erect, let us o forth and give to that
cause which reason and judgment
says is right, all the support it is in
our power a. itiZens to give.


JNO. w, HOFSTE.
Year: 1868

There is no fortune so good but that
it may be reversed, and none so bad
but that it may be bettered. The sun
that rises in clouds may set in splen-
dor, and that which rises in splendOr
NAV set in gloom.
Year: 1868

A white-hot rivet dropped into the
pocket of man on a dock in Phila-
delphia the other day, burning down
the pantalOOns and resting in his boot,
causing extravagant saltatOry exercise
Year: 1868

with the Colfax men. This is a sad dis
aster TO Wade Ii is a rebuke from his
own party. Ii is a reflection on the whole
impeachment business, and fully justifes
the opinions Of Senators and others who
drcaded 10 see Mr. Wade in the Vice
Presidents chair after the removal ofMr.
Johnson. Mr. Wade was deserted early
hy some Of his own Ohio friends in the
Convention Thus he received in 1865 a
double punishment In January Ohio
kicked him out Of the Senate. In May,
his own national party declare that they
viii not have him in the Vice Presidents
Chair


The nomination Of Grant was received
with apparent joy, but among Radicals
there arc outspoken ones who say he was
forced upon them, that he never was
their choice, and that they have no heart
TO work for him. Some have said already
that they shall never cast vote for him.
The original men of their party have been
set aside for an intruder, and they have
no disposition to aid his aspirations and
insure his success.
Year: 1868


The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
ns cutter AT Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tsbiishment, would inform his friends and the
citizens of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has
opened a New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose of manufacturing to order hrst
class fine custom work to those that have been IN
the habit of getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
tien 70 call on Us NJ our new establishment, and
TO those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit of sending east for their gar
nents would invite them to call and give q
trial feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect We have handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with large variety of splendid French COatings
and Trioots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for overcoats,-all of which VIC will make
10 order in the best aud most fashion able manner
at lower rates than the same class Of goods can be
obtained either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business.


THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,


North side of Third Street, near the Post Office,


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


N. B. The cutting department is under our
own supervision. nor2edly.
Year: 1868

N.sBY.-This lovely coon. the gayest el
the gay among his radical brethren. is al
vcrtissd to lecture here on Friday evening
Slst inst What he will lecture on wo do
not know, bu: if his lecture is not several
pegs above the stuff that appears under the
signature Of petroleum Y. Nasty then
We pity those who go TO hear him. But We
do not wish to prejudice any one. 1t il
possible that lis lecture vii take an entire
y d.if'srent direction frcm that of his silly
letters. and in that case he may dish W
something paatable. We shail sse what
we shall see
Year: 1868

\ strong and sensible writer says a
good sharp thing, and true one, too,
for boys who use tobacco. "It has ut
terly spoiled and utterly ruined thousands
of boys. 1t tends to the softening and
weakening of the bones, and it gently iu-
jures the brain, the spinal marrow, and
the whole nervous fluid. a boy who
smokes early and frequently, or in any
way uses large quantities Of tobacco, is
never known to make a man of much en-.
ergy, generally lacks muscular and phys
ical, as well as mental power We would
particularly warn boys, who want to be
any thing in the world, to shun tobacco -


The laws of health are infallible; the
relation between transgression and the
penalty is invariable, and the iuniction ol
the latter is certain to follow upon the
former. There is nothing about which
young persons are more beguiled aud de
.luded, than the belief that they can
transgress natural laws and jump the
penalty. Punishment for violation o.
natural law is just as certain as that the
sun itself shines, and one cannot violate a
law of his body, or any part of it, that
there is not registered in him penalty
Year: 1868

The Cleveland (Ohio) {" PlaindeaIer {"
tells the following remarkable story of a
case which it says happened in that city


Some SIX weeks ago Miss Ellen r.


W bite was taken i'll by what was regard
ed by her physicians as typhoid fever
For four weeks her condition alternated
from better to worse, when about sye'
weeks since she had severe relapse,
sinking gradually until it was thought
that she had died, and she was pronounc-
ed dead by her physicians, her mother
alone refusing to believe her dead. Pre-
parations were made for her funeral, the
mother all the time insisting that her
daughter was alive She was to have
been buried on Sunday last, and her
narrow escape from the gave rs thus, re-
lated: On Saturday, while one of the
nelshbors and the mother were standing
by the side of the supposed corpse, the
door, which had been left open, blew
shut with loud noise, which had the
effect of so acting upon the girl as to bring
her to and bring her life blood in motion.
She sprang up in bed and throwing her
arms around her mothers neck went
tears of joy over her escape from tho
horrid death of being buried alive. The,
young lady described her feelings during
the trance, from which il appears she
fully realized all that was going on, but,
her will was powerless. Her situation
appears to have been one of perfect hap
Finess except when the thought of being
buried alive possessed her.
Year: 1868

A great many butchers, wool dealers,
etc, are purchasers Of the hides of the
beef in the country towns, and we often
get from them inquiries as to the most
proper and profitable method of curing
the hide and preparing it for the market.
A great many butchers do not use proper,
care in this branch, and the consequence
is that the hides will not pass city inspec-
ton, owing entirely to the ignorance and
carelessness of persons preparing them
for market. The proper way to salt
hides, is to lay them out fat, flesh side
up, and form nearly square bed, say
twelve by fifteen feet, folding in the
edges so as to make them as nearly solid
as possible. Split the ear in the cords
that run up the ear in each one, so as to
make them lie out fat. Sprinkle the
hide with two or three shovel fulls os
coarse salt, as the size may require = say,
for sixty to eighty pound hide, from ten
TO fifteen pounds of salt. At any rate
cover the hides well, as it need not be
wasted; and let them lie in this from
twelve to twenty days, after which take
them up, shake the salt out and use it
again. = Shoe and Leather Reporter.