smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1863

JOE SMITH AS A PRoPHET.-The follow
ing is one of the prophecies OF Joe Smith
the Mormon, made on the 25th Dec, 1892


Verify thus saith the Lord, concerning
the wars that will shortly come to pass, be-
ginning at the rebellion of South Carolina
which will eventually terminate in the death
and misery of many souls. The days will
come that war will be poured out upon all
nations, beginning at that place; for behold,
the Southern States shall be divided against
the Northern states, and the Southern states
will cali on other nations, even the nation of
Great Britain, as it is called, and they shall
also call upon other nations in order to de.
fend themselves against other nations; and
thus war shall be poured out upon all ma.
tions. And it shall come to pass, after many
days, slaves shall rise up against their mas
ters, who shall be marshaled and disciplin d
for war. And it shall come to pass also
that the remnants who are left of the land
will marshal themselves, and shall become
exceeding angry, and shall vex the Gentles
with sore vexaton; and thus with the sword,
and by bloodshed, the inhabitants of the
earth shall mourn; and with famine and
plague and earthquakes, and the thunder of
heaven, aud the fierce and vivid lightning
also, shail the inhabitants of the earth be
made to feel the wrath and Indignation and
Christening hand of an Almighty God, until
the consummaton decreed, hath made full
end of all nations; that the cry of the Saints
and of the blood of the Saints shall cease
to come up to the ears of the Lord of Saba
9th. from The earth, to be avenged of ,hei,
enemies. Wherefore stand We in hoy
places and be not moved, until the day Q
the Lord come; for behold it cometh quickly
saith the Lord Amen.
Year: 1863

We observe that an inventor has lately
taken out patent for an improvement in
Operating swsls in musical Instruments"
Should the thing take we may soon expect
to see some of our young men OF fashion
grinding barrel organs in the street.
Year: 1863

There is a merchant in Philadelphia who
is SAID to be so mean that he was seen to
catch flea off his counter, hold him by his
hind leg and look into the cracks Of his feet
too see if be hadn't been stealing some su,
gar.
Year: 1863

This is great country for Jokes, and we
have just had one that is too good to keep.


Early this morning there were added to
our company of travellers pair who looked
very like runaways, the gentleman a tall,
raw-boned specimen of the half horse. half
alligator" class, and the lady fair match
for him. Among the passengers from Ma
poleon was a solemn looking gentleman,
who had all along been taken for preacher.
About nine O'Clock last night, 1 was con-
versing with the "reverend" individual,
when a young man stepped up. and address
iug him, remarked: We're going to have
a wedding, and would like to have you Off
ciate.' All right, sir, he replied, laughing
ly, and we stepped into the ladies' cabin,
when, sure enough the couple stood waiting.
There had been several kissing games and
several mock marriages gone through with
during the evening, and l supposed this was
merely continuation of the sport; and so
thought the preacher, who, could see, h ad
a good deal of humor in him, and was in
clined to promote general good feeling and
merrment. The couple stood up before
hm-a good deal more solemn than was
necessary in mock marriage, thought--and
the preacher asked the necessary questions.
aud then, proceeding in the usual way, pro-
nounced them husband and wife, There
a good deal of fun afterward. and when it
was over l left the cabin, and so did the
preacher who remarked to me that he
liked to see the young folks enjoying them
selves. and took a good deal of pleasure in
contributing to their fHn-but he did not
understand why they selected him to act
the preacher. Just then some one called
me aside. and the old gentleman stepped
into his stateroom, which was next to mine.
When 1 returned, the door stood open, and
the preacher stood just inside with his coat
and vest off, and one boot in his hand, talk
ing with the gentleman who had played the
attendant and who, as came up, remark
ed: We'll, if that's the case, it IS a good
joke, for they are in dead earnest, and have
gone to the same stateroom. The old gen
tlemau raised both hand, as he exclaimed:
Good heavens! you don't tell us so!' and
rushing Just ms he was, boot in hand, to the
stateroom indicated, commenced an assault
on the door, as if he would break it down,
exclaiming, at each lick:


"For heavens sake don't ! l amt a
preachern


The whole cabin was aroused, every state
room flying open with a slam, when the
door opened, and the Arkansas traveller
poking out his head, coolly remarked:


"Oid hoss you're too late !'
Year: 1863

AN EDITOR IN New SUIT.-The ed
itor of the Tennessee Clarion gets off the
following:


"DIsGUIsED.-We have lately got new
suit of clothes, and no man could be more
effectually disguised. We look like gen.
tleman. Upon first putting them on, We
felt like cat in strange garret-for long
time thought we were swapped off. We
went to the house and scared the baby al
most into fits; our wife asked US il we wan
ted to see Mr.. Clarke, and told us we would
find him at the office; went there, and pret-
ty soon ore of our business men came in
with strip of paper ia his hand. He ask
ed if the editor was in; told him no; asked
if he wished to see him particularly; said he
wanted him to pay that bill; told him We
didn't think he'd be in; business man left.
We started to the house again; met a cou-
pie Of ladies; one of them asked the other;


"What handsome stranger is that?" In
our dilemma We met friend aud told him
who we were, and got him to introduce US
to our wife, who is now as proud OF US as she
can be. The next time we get new suit
of clothes, we shall let our wife know be-
forehand."
Year: 1863

g. -


When the eternal mandate was uttered
that our first parents must loave for Eden,
sadly they turned to leave their bright
abode.


Eve gazed upon the flowers, her earliest
aud latest care, the tall trees with their gol-
den fruit, the sparkling fountain, the river
winding between hill and valley, the birds
whose plumage had delighted her eye, and
whose songs had lulled her to repose at
night and awakened her to fresh scenes Of
loveliness al morn.


Heavy was her heart for she could see no
light. She had brought sin, wretchedness
and sorrow into the world, and ali that was
lovely in life was passed, and all that was
bitter to be endured was in the future


She turned to Adam, and for the first time
in all her misery. remembered that she was
not alone, she had at least one human
friend. .-


Then there beamed upon her face pure
light. radient smile in which was mingled
all of WON ans faith, all her fortitude and
devotion as she exclaimed, "Thank God
we go forth togetheri"


The angel at the gate beheld that look of
marvellous loveliness' that triumphant smile
and sighed; he knew that such beauty was
too high boon to be bestowed upon human
being.


Far better for Eve than when next she
shonld see her face in the fountain, it
should be that of sim tempered, suffering
woman, than joyous spirit, for it would
remind her that henceforth her lot, and all
her daughters, was not to triumph but to
endure.


But the angel stole that heavenly express
ion from the face of our erring mother, az
the lett the bowers in Paradise; he wove it
with the last rays of the sun shed over the
home so lately unsullied by sin, and occa-
s;oually he filings the ETHEREAL vesture over
mortals upon their entrance into this world!
thereby giving them faint shadow OF
EYES last look in Eden, and thus we have
the origin of beauty.
Year: 1863

Passing through nature to eternity"


Men seldom think of the great event of
death until the dark shadow falls across
their own, path hiding forever from their
eyes the face of the loved ones whose living
smile was the sunlight of their existence
Death is the great antagonism of life, and
the cold thought of the tomb is the skele-
ton of all our feasts.


We do rot want to go through the dark
valley, although its passage may lead to
paradise; and, with Charles Lamb, we 60 not
wish to lie down in the mouldy grave, even
with kings and princes for our bed-fellows.
But the fat of nature is inexorabe. There
is no appeal or reprieve from the great law
that 6ooms US all to the dust. We flourish
and fade like the leaves of the forest; and
the frailest flower that blooms and withers
in day has net Trailer hold on life than
the mightiest monarch that ever shook the
earth by his footsteps. Generations Of men
appear and vanish like the grass, and the
countless multitude that swarms the world
20 day will tomorrow disappear like foot
prints on the shore:


''Soon as the rising tide shall beat,


Each trace shall vanish from the sand"


In the beautiful tragedy of Ion, the in
stinct of immortality, so eloquent uttered
by the eath-devoted Greek, finds a deep
response in every thoughtful soul. -
1t is nature's propbesy of life to come.
When about to yield his young existence
as a sacrifice to fate, his betrothed Clemanthe
asks if they shall not meet again; to which
he replies: "I have asked that dreadful
question of the hills that look eternal; of
the flowing streams that flow forever; of the
stars among whose fields my raised spirit
hath walked in glory. AL! were dumb. But
while 1 gaze upon thy living face, feel
there's something in thy love which mantle
through its beauty that cannot wholly
perish. We shall meet again Clamauthe."
Year: 1863

The following IS an extract respecting the
author of "Sweet Homer


AS 1 sat in garret here (n Washington)
watching the course of great men and the
destiny Of party, l often met with strange
contradiction, in this evenifu life.


'The most remarkable was that of j g.
Howard Pavne, author of Sweet Home l
knew him personally. He occupied the
room under me for some time, and his con-
Versation was so captivating that L often
speut whole days in his apartment. tie
was an applicant for Office at the time
consul at Tunis-from which he had been
removed. What a sad thing it was to see
the poet subjected to all the humiliation o!
office seeking. Of an evening he would
walk the streets. On such occasions he
would give me a history of his wonderlDgs
his trials, and all cares incident to his SEN
sitive and poverty. How oiten'' SAID ne
once. I have been in the heart of Paris,
Berlin, and London, or some other city, and
heard persons singing or hand organs play
inc Sweet Home, without a shilling to buy
the next meal, or a place to lay my bead
The world has literally sung my song until
every heart is familiar with its melody
Yet / have been a wauderer from my boy
hood. Ny country has turned me ruthless
ly from my office, and in nv old age have
to submit 20 humiliation for my bread.


Thus he would complain Of his hopeless
lot. His only wish was to die in foreign
land, to be buried by strangers, and sleep III
obscurity. Poor Payne! his wish was
realized He died at Tunis. His remains
should be bro1ght to this country and a
monument erected to him by the homeless.
with this inscription: "Here lies j. Howard
Payne, author of Sweet Home!' A wan
derer in life-he whose songs were sung IN
everv tongue, and found an echo in every
heart. never had a home. He died in for
eign land"


IMMoRTALITY. How beautiful is the fol-
lowing gem:


"Why is it that the rainbow and the cloud
come over us with beauty that is not oi
earth, ard then pass away, and leave us to
ynuSs on their faded lovelineSs? Why is II
that the stars which hold their nightly fes-
tival around the midnigh: throne, are pla-
ced above the reach OF our limited faculties
forever mocking us with their unaPProacn :
able elery? And why is it that the bright
forms of human beauty are presented 10 our
view, aud then taken from US, leaving tne
thousand streams of affection to flow oacE IN
Alpine torrents upon the heart! we are
born for higher destiny than that OF earth


There is a realm where the rainbow ne
YER fades, where the stars will be set ont oe'
fore us like islands that slumber on the
ocean aud where the beautiful thing tina
masses before us like meteor, will stay In
our presence forever"
Year: 1863

to the Eastern Argus:


When a minister throws his cloak OF
morality over a political question, and dls-
cusses it in such a manner that all present
can read his motives, and his political
preiu6ices, as easy as he can read his notes.
is he not political preacher!


I detest political preaching from moral
and rezi0ious considerations. It tends to
lower the dignity of the pulpit-to corrupt
Christianity bring into disrepute the Of
fee of the ministry-to create strife among
brethren-to convert into n Babel the
church of God Such ministers should
give up their commission to preach; the
church can do better without them; and
should they leave the country, the, pure re-
publicanism would sustain no loss.


When the storm of adversely whistle
around you, whistle as btavely yourself, per
haps the two whistles may make melody.
Year: 1863

ADVANTAGES OF WEDLocK.-None but the
m arred man has home in his old age
None has friends, then, but ne; none bus he
knows and feels the solace of the domestic
hearth; none but he lives and freshens in his
green old age, amid the affections of his
children. There is no tear shed for the oil d
bachelor; tn ere is no ready hand and kind
heart to cheer him in his loneliness and
bereavement; there is none in whose eyes
he can see himself reflected, and from whose
lips he can receive the unfailing assurances
of care and love. No. The old bachelor
may be courted for his money. He may
eat and drink and reyel, as such things do;
and he may sicken and die in hotel or
garret, with plenty of attendants about MIN,
like so many cormorants waiting for their
prev But he will never know what it is to
be loved, and to live and to die amid a
loved circle. He can never know the COM
forts Of the domestic fireside.
Year: 1863

would be accepted. change of mood may,
however, take place after the 9TH of March, if no
great military successes occur in the interval.
Such change nav possibly be produced sooner
by military reverSes- A proposal. however, 10
mediate. made even under present circumstances,
by three or more of the great Powers of Europe
coniointly. might not produce any great incon-
venience


Ii is, indeed, urged by some people that medi-
alton should be offered. not so much with view
to its being accepted, as to its clearing the way
for a recognition of the Southern C6nfederacy
And, indeed, If it were determined that the time
had come for recognizing that Confederacy, no
doubt an offer of mediation would be suitable
preliminary. But do not clearly understand
what advantage is expec1ed to result from a
simple recognition of the Southern Government;
and presume that the European Powers do not
contemplate breaking up the blockade by force
of arms. OF engaging in hostities with the
United States in support of the Independence of
the South


/ have, indeed, heard it maintained that Great
Britain should recognize the independence Of the
South as soon as possible with view to impede
the success Of the efforts of the conservative party
to reconstruct the Union. The advocates of this
opinion consider reunion as a probable event,
and apprehend that the first result of il would be
that the combined forces of the North and the
South would be let loose upon Canada. GER
tainly do not at present share these appehen-
slons. All hope of the reconstruction of the
Union appears to be fading away, even from the
minds of those who most ardently desire it. Bet
if the reconstruction be still possible, do not
think that We need conclude that it would lead
to an invasion OF Canada, or to any consequences
injurious TO Great Britain. At any rate, dangers
OF this kind are remote. The immediate and OBJ
vious interest of Great Britain as well as the rest
of Europe, is that peace and prosperity should be
restored to this country as soon as possible. The
point chiefly worthy of consideration appears to
likely to effect this object.


have, &c, LYoSs
Year: 1863

A LAUGHABLE incident is related of a
jealous woman, at LewistoWn, Me. She
went into an auction room the other day
and saw Gas she suppOsed) her husband
very familiary sitting beside a young la
dy. Stepping up softly, she seized head
in each of her hands, and pounded them
together in great rage. Her surprise
may be imagined when she found that
the innocent stranger was not her "wor-
ser half" She apologised, and passed
out amid the laughter of the crowd. .r
Year: 1863

The Cotton Growers Association Of
Douglas county is vigorously at work.
Judge Miller has secured and distributed
considerable amount of seed and made
arrangements for more. If The season is
favourable Kansas will raise a respectable
cotton crop next year.
Year: 1863

Our Boston correspondent, whose letter
appears on the first page Of this issue, is
almost lavish in his praise of the patriotic
efforts which have been made by the stead
fast Union people OF this county. Well,
Marshall is martial, and in patriotic en-
deavor she don't mean to be outdone by
any county in the State. Not she
Year: 1863

acted with his grace aud effect In the celebrated
trio between the Duke Duchess and Gepnaro he the


Madre MIA With great expression and sentiment. This
trio by the way, most admirably rendered BY NINE
Lorini Mazzoen and Biachi and encorcd amid con
tnued applause The artists called and bouquets
thrown upon the stage Tue performance really


ne warrant this display Of enthusiasm the part
OF the audience.


"Lucrezis Borgia as sung last evening would prove
an resistible attraction habitues Academy
and we hope that Maretzek will give the OPERA with
Mme Lorini in the principal role before he ends this
son We should add that last evening scene
choruses and orchestra were most effective, and the
whole performance great aud we'll merited success.
Year: 1863

GERS OF his household The holy Father was received at
the foot Of the stairs by the King surrounded by his
suite The Pope and his Majesty conyersed IN most
friendly manner in the apartments OF the King who af
terwards conducted his Holiness back to his carriage


The police OF Milan the Goth OF Octobsr, arrested
priest named Don Ambrogio he about 10 preach
in the Piazza del Duomo-th1t H. in front OF the cathe.
dra-in the open against the temporal power OF the
Pope because the day before when he treated the
same subject his words Of nature TO excite his
hearers against any priests that might happen 80 pass


The Lombariia, OF Milan states that the Archduke Max
imian has given an order to the painter Doll Acqua for


large picture representing tho Mexican population Offering
HIM the crown OF Mexico.
Year: 1863

SOMEBODY ScAREp.-The n. I,
World Of the 18th January. thinks
that the harbor Of New York is in
danger, Of an attack from the ''rebel"
iron clads. 1t does not approve Of
the city being bonabarded. The
paragraph we append will prove
treat to Our readers


After the two iron-clads now in
the harbor leave, there is literally no.
thing te prevent even poor speci-
IN en- Of an iron-clad entering eur har-
Dor and bombarding the city. The
Roanoke is not ready; and if she was
the fact Of her being as yet an un-
tried vessels would not give the city
that security it should have. All the
forts ougit to be armed with heavy
guns, and at least three rams be in
readiness to repel a possible assault.
The city will be in panic some fine
morning on learning tina: rebel iron
clad is outside Sandy Hook, and no.
thing in the harbor that is competent
to meet it. Because two wears of
war have passed without an attack
attack on the city If does not follow
that two more years will also pass
without at least the attempt being
made.
Year: 1863

vouacing in the midst Of dead soldiers
for mora than two miles, the ground
was literally covered with dead. This
yon may put down as true. l am
certain there were three Yankees to
one "rebel" upon that bloody field !;
for in many places l took the pains to
count the relative numbers, and 1
was on the field before there was a
man removed. Almost every dead


Yankee was stripped of his good
warm clothing by our ragged boys.
Year: 1863

MO MANS NAME Is MORE INTIMATELY CON


nected with the history Of the Materis Medca of the
United States, favorably known as a pioneer in
medical discovery than that Of JOHN BULL Of Louis
vile KY His nmitabe preparation of Sarsapara has
long stood at the bead Of the various compounds that
valuable drug. His compound Pectora Of Wild Cherry
has become household word throughout the West and
South and his Worm Lozenges, in less than year after
their introduction. attained reputation widespread
the continent Of North America. But the crownins
glory OF his life remains be attained i'm his latest
covery or rather cOmbinstiOn for he does clam
have been the diScoverer of CEDR0N which the basis
Of the bitters offered the public. That honor be-
longs to the native inhabitants o Central America to
whom is virtues have been known for than two
hundred years Armed with IT, the Indian bids defiance
to the most deadly malaria and handles without fear the
most vencmous serpenS. II is belief with them that
while there is breath left in the body the Cedron poten;
to cure, matter what the disease may be.


While DR. Bull is not prepared to indorSe this extravs
giant pretenson be is nevertheless satisfied from thor
Ough examination Of the evidence relating virtues
that remedy and preventive for all diseases arising
from exposure either to chsnges Of weather and climate
or TO the miasmaic influences, il stands without rival
and Justly deserves the reputation has long enjoyed
D Central America and the West Indies. In
Year: 1863

ADDITIONAL NEws By THE AMERIoA.-
The Times of The 10Th has an editorial
on Canada TO the effect that she could no
more exist as an independent nation by
the side of the United States, than .
lamb by the side of wOl'. She has 10
choose between un'on with the United
States and annexation TO the United
States; and il says: BY the choice they
make we shall abide.


The Times then puts the question to
tho Canadians, who, ID says, have shown
on unwillingness 10 raise reasonable
force TO resit invasion. Which course
will they choose, 10 furnish heely for
the defense OF their own homes or be
dragged at the cannon's mouth TO feed
an allied struggle in the heart Of dis
taut, foreign and unhealthy country
Year: 1863

The entire military force aud means
in this Department, should be Literally
used for our protection when necessary
s me measures may Inconvenience par
ticul individuals, but we rely on Their
patriotism and good sense to produce
cheerful endurance of the hArdship4 10
be expected in a war for our very T. xis,
ence as q nation.


To organize and combine wilhout de-
lay the individual efforts of our citizens
to sustain our cause, we have formed,
unoihcially, a Committee of Public Safe
ty, 10 be composed of the Executives, for
Che time being, of the States in this De-
partment and have selected the Govern
or Of Missouri as present Chairman there
Of By committees of correspondence
and voluntary associations in every par
ish and county, we hope to unite all our
patriotic citizens in vigorous support of
the Confederate AMI State authorities in
defense of our families and homes. Let
every one rally TO the call and promptly
perfect an organization which will fill
the Southern heart with renewed onthu-
siasm throughout the whole Department.
Let patriotic press and clergy stimu-
late 20 exertioD. Under the searching
eye Of q whole people aroused TO cease
less vigilance, the plotsof secret foes will
wither in the bad. By the wholesome
influence, gentle and peaceful, but impo-
sing, Of an organized, all-pervading pa
triotic public opinion, the dependent
will be inspired with fresh hope, the
sieadfast benerved TO heroic energy, the
rapacious extortioner learn liberSlity, the
selfish trimmer abandon his neutrality
and the vile traitor be coWed into the in,
action Of despair.