smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

The latest intelligence from Washington
gives some reason to hope that comprom-
ise measure Of some kind will be adopted
before the adjournment of Congress. The
proposition submitted by Senator Critten-
den, to SO amend the Constitution that
slavery shall be established in the Terrific
ries south of the old Missouri line, and ex-
cluded north of that line, will probably be
the basis of the compromise If any is adopt
ed The measure is opposed by the radi'
Gals of both sections, but the withdrawal of
Senators and Representatives from the
Cotton States that have passed secession
ordinances, adds to the chances Of the adop-
tion of compromise. 1t is not expected
that any compromise will quiet the excite
ment in the Cotton States, for it is evident
that they are determined to secede at all
hazards; but the object is to keep the bor-
der States in the Union, and if this can be
done it is believed that the Cotton States,
after q revolutionary experiment Of year

or two, will return to their allegiance.


We do not believe that any compromise
measure which Congress can adopt, willev-
er result 10 any advantage to either section.
In spite of acts of Congress, the population
and wealth of the North will continue to in
crease in more rapid ratio than in the
South, and the States to be formed out OF
the present Territories will eventually be
free or slave, as the people themselves may
determine in spite Of all restrictions placed
upon them. The natural laws of growth
and population are quite Independent of hu-
man laws-the latter in fact, are merely
the out-eroppings of the former. The peo-
pie of the Territories may be seriously ham
pered and annoyed by attempts of Congress
to legislate for them, but will have their
own way in the end.
Year: 1861

DIAMOND MAKNG.-We understand that
Dr. Underwood, mil deperandm. will soon
be ready for another experiment with his
diamond making machine. The cost of the
repairs can be better estimated when the
public is Informed that the aggregate weight
of this machinery will be about fifteen thou
sand pounds. These castings will be made
at the Sacramento Iron Works on street.
The Doctor feels as sanguine as ever Of
success, aud we are certain Of one fact-no
new science was ever developed without
great individual effort and sacrifice by the
individual experimeDter, and in spite of
that potent power, "public opinion" n."-[Sac.
News.
Year: 1861

: DSrSome Of the people in the border
States are settling up their business, in or
der that they may be ready to leave at any
time. A letter now before Us, informing
us Of this fact, says that it is the opinion Of
many there that the Border States should
go with the South.
Year: 1861




Read our Paducah letter in another col
umn, and let it swell the testimony preyi-
ously given from the same source. Let
these and other teeming causes Of COM
plant constitute an appeal to the War De
partmcnt tllat should be irresistible, for an
entire and immediate change in the mill
tary command in Kentucky. There is too
much at stake, to allow men whose heads
arc either all wrong, or their hearts, which
is worse, longer to disgrace themselves and
the Union cause We refer to the letter
and to what we have already published
from other sources for the reasons why
Gen. C. r. Smith cannot be too speedily
returned to whatever walks Of usefulness
he may find in private life. Not only the
command, but the army list would be i'm
proved by his resignation. His administra-
ton has been characterized as yet by no
brilliant exploit, and by none indeed that
will bear the very strong light Of these
times. The greatest deed Of daring has
been in the direction Of protecting a seces
sion flag. His warmcst faYors have beer
extended to secessionists. In the way Q!
demonstrations he has demonstrated moth
ing but an unftness to command in pos
where it is necessary that love for th'
Union shonld take precedence Of 4 tende
regard for the property Of slave ownin!
| rebels.
Year: 1861

The most awkward and helpless of mcr-
tails is the tiMid and inexperienced rider.
\ thorough acquaintance with the saddle
is not rapidly formed, and even when the
stage is passed when the equestrian ceases
to be an object Of misery to himself, and
pity to his friends, long period Of patient
practice must intervene between tolerable
riding and cayalry scat which will insure
safety TO the trooper, and harm to the
enemy in the use Of the sabre. Of raw
men and raw horses, only one thing
is to be said, that the General who
had tie most Of them in the field
would he in the same ratio the worst for
such possession. Take the case Of recent
instance Of raw scouting party Of Penn
sy1vania cavalry, attacked by the enemy in
ambuscade, just without our lines On the
Potomac. The first discharge Of firearms
saw the frightened horses and their riders
in complete confusion. A trooper who tc
keep lis seat must needs cling to his bridls
| with both hands, even if he do not spare
one to the horn Of his saddle, would need
| pair Of supplementary arms to use thost


other arms the Government has provided
him with. Raw cavalry is Of no accoun


save in the accounts which the people at


to settle by and by, when the war bills he


gin to come in


| The Government does wisely to cut dow


an arm already disproportionately large


and the cavalry regiments in service vi


need months Of patient drill, men an


horses, before they can assay anythin
above the duties Of oraerGes. After Ion


training, We shall hear from some Of theE
regiments; but all their gallantry an
daring is Of no value if this training b
| 1arEirr
Year: 1861

ALMOST ARow-Yesterday, when the wagons
containing the seized arms were on their way to
Fort McHenry, as the rear OF the train left the
warehouse riotous demonstration was made by
a crowd OF rowdies, who followed on and would
have attacked the military but for the determined
activity of the police Had an attack been made.
manv lives woulA have been lost as the troops had
their arms all loaded, ready for any emergency
Year: 1861

A BALTIMORE SCHOONER SKIzRD.-Yesterday
the surveyor Of the port Of Baltimore seized a
schooner on suspicion Of having on board arms
for the South. The vessel was removed from the
wharf bv the surveyor out into the basin, where
s be now lies subject to examination. The captain
denies that she had on a cargo for the South, but
was freighted for the Eastern Shore
Year: 1861

SHORT OF SuPPLIEs.-A telegraphic dispatch
from Harper's Ferry to the New York Herald


May 18th, says Only one days provisions is on
hand, supplies having been cut of from Western
Virginia by the Western Virginians. The sun.
plies within reach anywhere In the surrounding
country must be exhausted within two weeks
Year: 1861

II Tonight Union meetings are to be held In
Baltimore to elect delegates to the Convention 10
meet on the 23d instant to nominate a candidate
to represent the Fourth Congressional District at
the special session of Congress to convene at Wash
ington on the 4th Of JULY
Year: 1861

LTGovernor Hicks has issued his proclamation
calling out four regiments Of Maryland militia in
pursuance Of the requisition Of President lincoln
The troops are not 10 be taken out Of the State
except required for the defence OF the National
Year: 1861

AN INTEREsTING TABLE We have obtained
from the Census Bureau the following interest,"
ing table, giving the number Of white NAL.
between the ages Of Is and As Inclusive in tbs
States and Territories, as shown by the census Of
Year: 1861

A correspondent requests that we should
" give the poor and the soldiers holiday pres
emit, by reminding them of the use OF news
paplrs for bed covering" The suggestion is a
timely one, and we again call attention to the
recommendation made some time since in the
SUN that our readers should save their news


papers to keep the Geld out Of their beds al
night. Sheets Of paper seem to combine in
IN unusual degree, the essentials for bed GOV.
Year: 1861

The MALs.-Postmaster Morris despatched an
Eastern and Northern mail yesterday afternoon, by
wagons, to Havrede-Grace, and will continue to do
so daily until better facilities are afforded we
have had no mails from either the North or the
South since Friday last, although the Alexandria
Gazette of yesterday states, and what it says is
coed authority, that the Southern mail has not
been suspended the Postmaster-General intending
to use the power conferred upon him by Congress
only after the mail has been interrupted
Year: 1861

The Kentucky State Union Committee have IS
sued address on the state of the country. advo-
eating the ground that it is the duty of the State
to maintain neutrality, taking no part either with
the Government or the Confederates. Senator
Crittenden, in his speech at Lexinoton On WoJnas.
day, took the same ground N " ''N''
Year: 1861

Fort McHENRY.-We have reason to believe that
there are twelve hundred troops in Fort McHenry,
Rhode Island regiment having been successfully
and quietly thrown into it from steamer that did
not touch at Baltimore. This was effected in the
night. We have no faith whatever in the rumors
alleging that Fort McHenry is weak upon the
land side.- Wash. Star of Monday
Year: 1861

BY O'Clock in the morning, the volunteers were
out in great numbers, and were soon collected at
various points throughout the city, engaged in
drill practice. The military companies took ad.
vantage OF the leisure time and opportunity offered
them to drill, and the heavy tramp of feet was
soon heard to resound in every direction, both in
the streets and within the armores and head
quarters. large body of the volunteers assem-
bled on Holiday Square, where they went through
drill was witnessed by large body of citizens.
who gave expression to their admiration by gene
raj applause. =,
Year: 1861

The entire square on Holiday street, between
Saratoga and Lexington, as is well known, has
been guarded for the past three days by officers
and soldiers, number of cannon having been
placed in the street, and also large number of
smal-arms. In the office of the Marshal of Police
the most amusing scenes happen hourly. Crowds
OF citizens who are continually passing to and fro
not unfrequently become very indignant at the
idea of being stopped By the guards and compelled
to retire.


One individual, at an early hour in the morning.
represented himself as Reporter" and by that
means effected an entrance through the rank,
About this time, however, one of the officers
CHANGED to discover him, and he was summariy
ELECTED. At the Marshal's office, a guard is con-
stantly kept to prevent the entrance of any one un
known, and the whole neighborhood presents the
appearance of military encampment.
Year: 1861

PRESCRIPTION FOR FASHIONABLE LADY
Madam, allow me to prescribe for you. |
have had large experience in the manage
can give you some important advice Fol-
the present, | prescribe only for your feet


lst Procure quantity of woolen stock
ings, net such as you buy at the store, under
the name of lambs wool, that you can read d
newspaper through, but the kind that youi
Aunt Jerusha in the country knits for you, as
thick as a hoard, that will keep you dry and
warm in spite of wind and weather.


Cd. If you want to be really thorough
change them every morning, having the fresh
ones hung 10y the fire during the night


Sd. Procure thick calf skin boots, double
uppers and triple soles, and wear them from
the first of October until the first of April
Make frequent application of some good oil
backing


4th. Avoid rubbers altogether, except a
thick layer, which you should have cemented
on the bottom of your souls.


5th. Hold your feet in cold water an inch
deep five or six minutes before going to bed
and have them rubbed hard with some one S
naked hands.


9th. Now, madam, go much out of doors at
all seasons, and believe me, not only will
your feet have a good circulation, but, as a
consequence, your head will be relieved ofits
pain and congestion, and your heart be re-
lieved of its palpitation, because relieved of
its ccumulations-BoSton Journal of Physi-
cal Culture.
Year: 1861

Go into the country to hear what news is
in town


Go to bed with the lamb and rise with the
lark


Give neither counsel nor salt till you are
asked for it.


God help the poor for the rich can help
themselves.


Grieying for misfortunes is adding gall to
wormwood


Give a clown your finger and he'll take
your whole hand


Give a child his will, and whelp his fill
and neither will thrive.
Year: 1861

The abundant planting Of molasses-mak-
ing corn. Every man who made gallon
in 1860, sh Duld make % 10 1861, and the
farmer who made barrel in 1850, should
make 20 in 1861.


In every stage Of the war we should be
on our guard against disgraceful peace
To do this, we must seasonably provide
against dependence on traitors. A mere
trihe has sometimes compelled nation to
humiliating peace. If the war contin-
ues, Southern trade must cease, and the
West Indies cannot supply Europe aud 90
100000 of Americans in groceries. The
prospect Of long war increases. We msy
persuade our spoilt children and wives to
change cotton for flannel, but we cannot
persuade them to give up sweet--that they
must and will have.


l see no reason why, before many
months, there should not be great rise in
sugar and molasses, so that the growers of
these articles will not only do their duty TO
the stars and stripes but realize a rich
profit to themselves. Unless we can as
easily lay aside sweet as our grand parents
did tea, it would favor the cause of liberty
to have, till the first of June, as many
stumpers in the field as we had during the
Presidential canvass, to urge up all farmers
to raise enough Chinese cane to sweeten
the loyal States.


A SUBsCRIBRR.
Year: 1861

The instructions of the Secretary of Treasury
Ia the WesleTu Custom House Officers are, to
stop all munitions Of war, provisions and other
supplies, going to insurgents in arms against the
Government There caa be no question about
the right aud the duty Of the Government in the
eas', except by those who dispute the right of
the Government 10 maintain the Constitution by
force. II the Government has a right to sup
press instruction, it has the right and it is its
duty to stop supplies from the insurgents
Year: 1861

a new idea has been bit upon by two old and
experienced Weavervle miners, Messrs. Williams
and Philbrck They propose to get up a company
for the purpose OF prospecting thoroughly the
mountain west Of town, known as the West Wca-
yer or Democrat Gulch ridge. In starting the
undertaking they require the assistance of busi-
ness men, aud in fact all citizens who feel an in
teresl in the development; of the mineral resourc-
es Of this basin. A company of twenty or thirty
men can carry out the object intended without a
great outlay Of money-say fifty cents day
each. The gentlemen mentioned above will pay
their quota Of the expense in actual labor, and
being old and practical miners should be encour-
aged in this commendable movement.


When the company is formed, and the requisite
amount subscribed, nothing remains but to decide
where and in what manner to commence work
The Democrat Gulch divide has yielded fabulous
quantities Of gold in past years, and there are
enough who believe that rich and extensive
quartz veins will yet be discovered there. Rich
gold bearing quartz groupings from the bill west
Of the creek have been found, as well as in West
Weaver Creek, and as the whole section has paid
richly as placer diggings, it is reasonable to be-
leve that quartz must exist in the neiglboring
range.


The labor Of two or three, or five men, if nee
essary, For few months, may result ii wondrous
developments. The discovery of a quartz ledge,
or even an old channel, which undoubtedly will
be found in time would give new life to our al
ready prosperous town The result OF such
discovery to the business and general prosperity
Of the place, need not be pointed out


We hope the business men Of Weaveryille will
take hold Of this matter in earnest. Aud while
the company is being formed to prospect in the
West Weaver ridge, it might be wen to form
Others for Ike purpose. Miners are idle now,
and in many instances are prospecting in and
about the basin But as general thing pros
pccting is not thoroughly done-the miner does
not carry bis researches far enough, Commonly
on account OF inability to do for want Of suti-
cicnt capital We believe thorough prospect
ing Of Masser lIill the East Weaver aud West
Weaver ranges, would develop profitable dig
gings, and perhaps quartz veins, which would
furnish employment for hundreds Of miners. One
thing is certain we stand in need of some such
development, aud we hope no time will be lost in
getting prospecting companies at work, that they
may do something before the rainy season com
Year: 1861

THE San Juan Press wonders how Mcdonnell
would run in Kentucky The gentleman stated
some time ago that as went Kentucky so went
be. Now as secession doesn't thrive well in Ken
lucky, aud Mcconnell is opposed to the unholy
war being waged by the Liucouites, it is reason
able to suppose that the gentleman would not
run well there.


WY THEY WENT.-Our readers are already
aware that Lee and Kelly, once citizens Of Trim
ity, left some time since for Dixie Land. They
had been keeping buchershop at Callahan's
ranch, Sisklyou county, and not satisfied with
advocating secession doctriens concluded one day
to raise the Palmetto flag over their place OF bu-
siness. The reasonable rag created big disgust
among the good people Of the neghborhood,
which was manifested by Immediately Withdraw
ing their patronage. Only two customers pat
ronized them afterward, and they concluded to
quit.
Year: 1861

DlssArsFIED.-The Gazete evidently is not
satisfied with the result Of the election in this
township. and accuses the people Of this basin Of
having snubbed candidates from Douglas City,
ana says they could not even have their choice
for Justice Of the Peace Tho reason tia. can
didates from that section did not receive more
votes at this precinct was other than that alleged
by the Gazette, we think, and believe it was more
from the personal popularity Of the nominees in
opposition to them here. As regards the Justices
for this township, we must say that Esquire Per
sonctte las entirely satisfied those whom we have
heard speak Of him, and we only wouder at his
defeat.
Year: 1861

Mrs. EX-SENAToR GwIN is a sbe-secessionist.--
Lately herself and trunk were captured at Wash
ington on suspicion, and in the latter WAS found
the plan Of two Notifications at the Chain bridge,
and on the other side OF the Potomac traced on
paper by some clerk in the War Department.
Year: 1861

Why ARE THEY SuPPREssED.--It is observed
that with the aid of the War Department the
press of the North displays all possible activity
in collecting and publishing lists of the killed
and wounded in every battle and even skirmish
thus far fought As yet we have not seen or
even heard Of any statement of the killed and
wounded Of the Confederate army. Many citi-
zens of California have relatives and friends in
the Southern army, and while the people of the
North are with all possible dispatch made ac-
quauted with the fact Of having lost relatives or
friends in battle, the others are kept in suspense.
As an instance Of this we are informed that in
formation has been received by the relatives Of
his wife in san Francisco, Of the death Of +. S.
Mckenzie, once Of Weaycryle lie was killed
in one of the late battles in Missouri.
Year: 1861

STATE EAR.-We acknowledge the receipt from
Secretary Wheeler of a complimentary card oi
admission to the Fair of the State Agricultural
Society, which will commence at Sacramento
next Monday
Year: 1861

We, the people of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character
order N form permanent federal government estab-


sh justice, insure domestic tranquility and secure
the blessings of liberty ourselves and our posteri
ty-nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God
do ordan and establish this Constitution Tor the
Confederate States Of America. -a
Year: 1861

Hearts are of several kinds ana Of widely
different natures. First, there ure walled up
hearts and these are of two kinds: about
one kind the wall is high and strong, and to
surulount it is a work of extreme difficulty /;
but If you get inside you have entered Eden.
Fragrant, and sweet, and fair, as the visions
scen in dreams, is that enclosed garden and
il Is worth hard labor to gain admission there.
The other has wall as high and strong, aud
inIl as hard to get over and when at last,
with torn fesh and dislocated joints, you have
scaled it, you wish you hadn't, for there Is
nothing inside but rocks and cold water. The
trouble with these two descriptions of hearts
is that it's impossible to distinguish the one
from the other until you have almost worn
Yourself out in climbing the walls. Another
hind OF heart is that which has nothing t.
fence it in, lies open to the passage of all men
and cattle waste, unfruitful field, of no use
to anybody, and less to its owner. But there
e another kind of heart-a rare creation, but
. real-one whose wall is low and almost hid
by flowers. The birds make their nests it it.
and sing as they swing upon its swaying twigs
and festocniug vines. Beyond the wall, ilsel
thing Of fragrance, beauty and joy, lie the
enchanting gardens. Delightful bowers invite
the way worn traveller to enter aud rcpOse--
Spirits Of love and beauty beckon the sad and
lonely ones to the feast of souls and charm
I I'd light and glory hover on the whole joyous
cir. This is the true type Of heart.
Year: 1861

Let Il here be remarked that recreation ran
be fully enjoyed only by the man who has
same earnest occupation. The end of the
work Is to enjoy leisure but to enjoy leisure
y0a must have gone through work. Play
time must come after schooltime, otherwise it
loses its SAVIOR. Play, after all, is a relative
thing it is not thing which has an absolute
sxis9ence. There is no such thing as play, cX-
eapt 70 tbs worker. 1t comes out by contrast.
Pat white upon white, aud you can hardly Sc
beet u put white upon black, aud how plain
il II! Light your lamp in the sunshine. and il
ID aothing you must have darkness round it
TO make iis presence felt. Aud besides this,
, great part of the enjoyment Of recreation
sonsiats in the feeling that We have earned it
by previous hard work. One goes out for the
aflernoon walk with light heart when one
has done good task since breakfast.


II Is one thing for dawdling idler to set of
Go the Continent or to the Highlands, just be-
cause he is sick of everything around him
and cutie another thing when hard wrought
man, who is Of some use in life, sets of as gay
as a lark, with the pleasant feeling that he has
brought some worthy work to an end, on the
selEsame tour. Aud then busy man finds q
relish 70 simple recreations while a man who
has nothing to do finds all things wearisome
and thinks that life is used ups it takes
someshing quite out of the way to tickle that
iniurated palate you might as well prick the
hide Of hippopotamus with a needle as to ex
cite the interest of that blaze being by any
amusement which is not highly spiced with the
cayenne Of vice. And that certainly has q
,.o,-o-G,1 ,ae.cf II vvac clasS of wafer thf
wicked old French woman was drinking wher
6he said, ''Oh, that this were sin, to give il
q seIish."-A Country Parsons RccreatiOns.