smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1862

A full grown rabbit had hid itself away in
the copse ola fence which separated two
fields near the center, on the most exposed


portion of the battle ground. Rabbits are


wont to spend the day almost motionless,
and in seeming dreamy meditation. This
one could have had but little thought-if
rabbits think-when choosing its place Of
retreat at early dawn, that ere it was even
tide there would be such an unwouted and
ruthless disturbance. During all the pre-
parations made round the lair throughout
the forenoon, it nevertheless remained quiet


Early, however, in the afternoon, when the
rage of battle had fairly begun, and shot and
shell were falling thick and fast in all direc.
tions. a shell chanced to burst so near Mr..
Rabbits hiding place, that he evidently con-
sidered it unsafe to tarry longer. So, fright
ened almost to death, out he sprang into the
open field, and ran hither aud thither, with
the vain hope of finding safe retreat
Whichever way it ran, cannons were thun.
dering out their smoke and fire, regiments
of men were advancing and changing posi-
ton, horses were galloping here and there,
shells bursting and solid shot tearing up the
ground. Sometimes it would squat down
and lie perfectly still, when some new and
sudden danger would again start it into me-
ticn. Once more it would stop and raise it.
Year: 1862

self as high as possible on its hind legs, and
look all round for some place Of possible re-
treat. At length that part Of the field seem
cd open which lay in the direction opposite
from where the battle ragged most fiercely.-
Thither it accordingly ran with all its re-
manning speed. Unobserved by it, however
regiment was in that direction, held in re-
serve, and like Wellington's at Waterloo,
was lying fat on the grouad, in order to es-
cape the. flying bullets, Ere the rabbit
seemed aware, it had jumped into the midst
Of these men. It could go no further, but
presently nestled down beside soldier, aud
tried to hide itself under his arm As the
man spread the skirt Of his coat over the
trembling fugitive, in order to ensure It all
the protection in his power to bcstov, he no
doubt feelingly remembered how much he
himselfthe needed some higher projection
under the shadow ofwhose arm might be
hidden his own defenseIess head from the
fast multiplying missiles Of death scattered
in all directions. II was not long, however,
before the regiment was ordered up and for
ward. From the protection and safety


granted, the tinid creature had evidently ac-


quired confidence in man-as the boys are
wont to say, "had been tanned" As the
regiment moved forward to the front of the


battle; it hoped along, tame, seemingly as


kitten, close at the feet Of the soldier who
had bestowed the needed protection. Where
ever the regiment went during all the re.
naming par: of that bloody day and terri
BILE battle, the rabbit kept close beside its
new friend. When night came on. and the
rage Of battle had ceased, it finally, unmo.
Tested and quietly, hopped away. in order
to find some one of its old and familiar
haunts 2"
Year: 1862

FROM SALMoN.-Our last intelligence
from the Salmon mines is to the 25th Nov.
The weather was quite cold, with but little
snow, and miners were laying by generally.
1t is supposed that the number of persons
who expect to winter there will not exceed
five hundred, while the supply of provis-
isions is amply sufficient to accommodate
four thousand people Those who contem-
plate going to Salmon mines early next
spring will not have to run the gauntlet of
starvation they did last season.


A Vigilance Committee has been formed
recently at Florence, which it is said, has
made very percepdble change in the de-
pertinent of persons with road agency pro-
clivities. Quite a number of suspicious
characters had taken their leave for parts
unknown.
Year: 1862

The city of Auburn Powder River, contains
about five hundred buildings and permanent
population OF about three thousand. Some of
ihe principal streets are about three miles long
-Portand Times.


There is eithey very great stretch made
of the streets of Auburn here or of the
imagination of the writinger who did this
up for the Times. BY reference to The ar
ticle from which he copied the first two
iis--~-s -af-she above, be will fnd the state
ment that "the principal street is said to be
nearfzr a mile in tanCfh p
Year: 1862

SUSPENSION OF THE WRIT OF HABEAs
CORPUS I've understand that the Presi-
dent has given written and formal notice
TO Col Steinberger. commander of the post
at this place, that the writ Of habeaS corpus
is suspended in this Territory. and that
hereafter military arrests cannot be ques-
toned by the civil authorities.
Year: 1862

ARREST OF GEN. SToNE.-Tbe Wash
iag'on Republican says that the arrest Of
Gen. Stone was the direct result of the
action of the Congressional Investigating
Committee, and that e,hers are to follow
until the army is cleared of traitors, or
men Of doubtful loyalty. This policy is
worth millions to the National Treasury.


Much prejudice exists against General
Stone, who is sent to Fort Warren as a
traitor, upon evidence unpublished, bu.
gsiug back Of Balls Bluff He was a
Northern man, but married Secession
wife, ard is in a bad position.
Year: 1862

Col. JOHN NJ. HARLAN.-We understand
that the regiments composing the brigade Of
Colonel Manson have taken up the line of
march for Columbia. Their future destina-
ton is, of course, unknown to US. The10th
Kentucky Regiment, under the command of
Col. Harlan, is attached to this brigade. In
common with the people of the whole State,
we look to the future career of this gallant
and accomplished officer with the highest
confidence. Kentucky is proud of him as
one of her most gifted sons, and expects him
to add to her own high and exalted fame.
Possessed of the highest order of talents,
combined with all the other qualities of the
true soldier, he cannot fail to win a high
position in the Federal army. We have
known him long and intimately, and we
predict for him a proud, successful, and
brilliant career. He belongs to that order
ofmen of whom the country stands in need
in this trying emergency. He will prove
himself equal to the crisis.-Los9svi1e Jour-
nal
Year: 1862

A FURIOUS FEMALE SEcEssIoNIsT. When
Mrs. Greenhow lost her cake, containing
her plan of escape, she was furious not de-
sisting from ringing her bell until the guard
threatened to shut her in the garret on
bread and water. Another cake which was
brought for her she threw furiously down
stairs. She will soon be sent to Fort La
fayette. She has been cut off from her al
lowanee of quart of wine day.
Year: 1862

SCARCITY OF PAPER IN THE SouTH.-The
Memphis Appeal appears, printed on a half
sheet of very dingy paper, with the follow
ing explanation:


Our circulation has become so large, and
paper so difficult to obtain, that we are
forced temporarily to issue an extra news
edition of half sheet and contains all the
reading matter in our regular daily issue,
including new adyertisements.
Year: 1862

R6F~ The Milwaukee News says eight
thousand men are shivering in Wisconsin
camps, burning one hundred and fifty cords
of wood every week TO keep from freezing,
and asks why they are not ordered to Ken
lucky, to the Potomac, or South, or any
where where they can be useful. The men
are begging for service.
Year: 1862

RIr A Massachusetts, firm engaged in the
manufacture of shoes, is now filling an Or
der for three thousand pairs of brogans, to
be forwarded to Fortress Monroe for the use
of the contrabands at that station. The
sizes for men range from eleven to sixteen,
and in one instance a special order was
given for pair of twenties.
Year: 1862

We have been kindly permitted to publish
the following P. S. to letter from one Of our
young townsmen in the army of the Potomac
TO gentleman in this town. The patriotic
spirit c3uched in the letter is but feeling
common with all true North Carolnians.


Jan. oath.


P. S. I have just learned that the Burnside
expaditiou is at Hatteras. I sincerely hope
that New bern may not be the point the Yam
KEGS have started for. Ifhowever, they should
attempt to take it, l hope not only the regular
soldiers will do their duty, but that the citi-
zens Of our town will be found united and de-
termined in its defence. really do not fear
the success of the enemy. l can't believe the
people of North Coroina will permit the feet
OF cowardy rufians to pullute the streets Of
any of her principal towns. IF there should
be battle fought near our old town l hope
tyrants will learn bloody lesson. Should
the enemy gain the fight [ trust that I may
not blush for the honor Of our soldiery
wish I could be there when the hour comes.-
You may have the glorious privilege Of fight
ing for your home in its immediate neigh
hood, and feel sure that no one would more
gladly die for it than you would. l shall be
uneasy until the blow is struck. 1t is sleeting
and freezing very hard to night, but my fire
is doing extra duty, and my tent is very COM
Portable Love TO all.


Yours &c J B.
Year: 1862

The Pocahontas was an old steamboat, built
some twenty years ago, and used to run on
the Chesapeake Bay. For some years she
has been laid up in ordinary, and was only
Chartered few days before the sailing of tue
E lpedition
Year: 1862

The splendid bay steamer Adelaide met with
an accident last evening in running down from
Balimore She ran into schooner at anchor
in the bay, the bowsprit of which stove IN
about ten feet Of the steamer starboard broad
side, forward 9th wheel, carrying away stan
chions and all The vessel will not miss her
regular trips in consequence, as the damage
done is not very extensive.
Year: 1862

At last the gaol was reached, and as
Mr.. Pollywog assisted his fair fellow
passenger to descend, bestowing upon
her those numerous small packages, for
which young ladies are proverbial, she
invited him to call upon her, as she
would be very happy to hear of his
success.


81 will be very happy to, if you will
favor me with your name and address,
as I am aware of NEITHER" said he.


"Certainly," she replied, and taking
a card from her port-monia she wrote
some words on it with a delicate gold
pencil; and with bewitching smile
and bow, she left him as much in love
as was ever any specimen Of the geaus
homo. He watched her till her grace
ful figure and blue silk dress were out
of sight, before looking at the card
she had left in his hand.


IF it had been his own death war
rant he could hardly have been more
astonished than at seeing in fine Ger
man text the name 'Miss Annie Pear
son." and underneath in pencil, the
homely but significant maxim: "Nev-
er count your chickens before they are
hatched."


1t is hardly necessary TO say that
Mr.. Rodolphus X. Pollywog took the
next stage for home. If it were not
for the danger and discomfort, he
would enlist, but as it is, if he wishes
and must haze ten thousand dollars, he
will have to earn it, as Nature intend
ed we all should, "by the sweat of the
brow"
Year: 1862

"A milkman was awakened by a
wag in the night with the announce
ment that his best COW was choking.
He forthwith jumped up to save the
life of his animal, when, 10 be found
a turnip stuck in the mouth Of the
pump.
Year: 1862




An amusing dsnouement occurred day or two since az
Of principal hotels We give the anecdo,e, sup
pressing the names:-


For weeks past couple, supposed TO be just mar
red have been much remarked al the hotel from their
extremely youthful appearance The husband in partcu
,ar has attrac ted great attention from his YOUTH small
size and delicate frame Observations have been heard
on all hands deporing tho marriage OF persons very
young--a mere boy and girl apparentlyand some curl
osity has been Expressed ss 10 who they were.


On Saturday evening the busband--who has been
smoking his segars drinking his cocktails and swinging
his cane with manly air that seemed much beyond his
years-wae discovered TO be woman. appears
that she IL n married lady, and the mother OF an in
FAINT some six months old. Her health being poor,
and her husband thinking that change OF air would be
beneficial her she started on travelling tour taking
with her young lady friend. The two ades soon found
It be without escort and the married
lady concluded TO dress gentleman, while her friend
infinite credit for the perfection with which they
acted their parts and this the only creditabe part
Of the affair." IL Is but just To give them all praise Tor H.
No for instant suspected the true state OF the
The brides mother who passed about week with them
the hotel and appears rather to have sanctioned the
proceeding, but indscreot enough 10 mention the
true circumstances OF the caso TO another lady. "
when four ladies are acquainted with any fact
secresy at end The case commenced TO be noiscd
abroad, was inquired into, and proved 10 be as the
mother had said The fair bride taken 20 other
quarters while the bridegroom has been obliged TO do
her manly clothing and air, and Is understand,
under arrest although allowed 70 remain in her room
joks and is said to bear her arrest with perfect
eouauuity.
Year: 1862

H We regret to learn that there is much
sickness prevailing among the troops at Sc
dalia-so much so that the post hospitals arc
inadequate to the accommodation Of the pa
ticnts. The prevalent disease is j cough, in
duced By exposure in that bleak locality, that
often carries off it's victims after brief i'll
ness Seda1ia is situated in bleak prairie,
and the sweeping winds make the cold doubly
severe.
Year: 1862

B~ The Post Office Committee Of the
House will soon report a bill to authorize apv
postmaster in city to establish branch DOS,
Offices. Letters sent or received through these
offices, wilt be charged with one cent extra
postage,
Year: 1862

E It is said by the police that there are
enough descrtcrs in the city Of New York to
make one full regiment, and this statement is
probably below the truth. An agency Is pro.
posed BY Government to hunt up aud return
these mco
Year: 1862

How short is the earthly history of a
family! A few short years, and those who
are now embraced in family circle will be
scattered. The children, now the object
of tender solicitude, will have grown up
and gone forth to their respective stations
in the world. A few years more and chill
dren and parents will have passed from this
earthly stage. Their name will be no lon-
ger heard In their present dwelling. Their
domestic loves and anxieties, happiness and
sorrows, will be lost and forgotten history.
Every heart in which it was written will
be mouldering in the dust And is this
all? Is this the whole satisfaction which
is provided for some Cf the strongest feel
ings of cur hearts? How can such trans
itory beings, with whom our connection is
so brief, engage all the love we can feel /?
Why should not our feelings towards them
be rs feeble and unsatisfying as they? But
blessed be God, this is not all. OF this he
has given US perfect assurance in the Cos
pei Of His Son. Though to the eye of un-
enlightened nature the ties of domestic
love seemed scattered into dust; the spirit
ual eye of faith perceives that they have
been loosened on earth, only to be resumed
under far happier circumstances, in the re-
gions of everlasting love and bliss. Though
the history of family may seem to be for
gotten when the last member of it is laid
in the grave, the memory Of it still lives
in immortal souls, and when the circle is
wholly dissolved on earth, it is again COM
nlatad in haoyoD
Year: 1862

~ XEAaAs


The crop Of 1861, it will be reeo]1ected,
was damaged very materially before har-
vest, and it showed 8 falling off in guam
tity IS compared with the previous year
so that the receipts Of the entire crop at
this city were about four million bushels
less than those Of the crop Of 1850. This,
along with decrease thus far in the crop
of 1869, equal to 43 per cent has caused
q diminuuon Of the receipts Of the entire
year Of upwards Of four millions Of
bushels.


This, however, is no evidence whatever
that the wheat traffic Of Chicago is less
important than in 1851. We have lost
none Of the trade we ever had; but on the
contrary our railroads have extended
no7thward and westward to regions en-
| tirely new to our market The failure Of
the wheat crop in the West being more
| marked in the region Of country tributary
to Chicago, as matter Of course the FALL
ing off in our receipts is more apparent.


The following tables show the receipts
and shipments Of wheat IN this city during
the past eleven Years:
Year: 1862

The trade in oats has received great
stimulus in this city during the past year
On account Of the demand for the army,
and prices have ruled more than 100
per cent. higher than in 1861. In that
year No l oats in store ranged from 13a18c
per bushel; while this year-at least du-
ring the latter half Of 1.-THE range has
been from 30a42c per bushel.


The receipts Of oats under this unusually
brisk demand have been more than double
those Of 1861, as the following tables dem
eustra4n.
Year: 1862

By the following tables will be seen the
ehipmeuts Of -four and grain during the
wear, The increase in the shipments is
greater than thai IN the receipts, there be-
ing very heavy stocks in store at the be-
ginning Of the year, and Light stock at
the close.
Year: 1862

To TIE BOARD OF PUBL1c WoREs.-A
strong north wind has been blowing for the
past two days, which may bring Us some pure
water. Why not allow the hydrants to run
for time, 60 as to clear out the sinking
stuff NOW contained In them?
Year: 1862

Mud BLocKADH.-Ihe Blue Island line Of
omnihusses has been Withdrawn On account
ct the muddy and utterly impossible condi-
ton Of West Harrison street and Blue Island
avenue. The only channel with that portion
Of the world known as the Tenth ward and
Bridgeport, is thus cut of
Year: 1862

WEATHER-We should like to know xhal
some Of the New England old togies who
have been, since the 10th OF November
blocked in with snow, SO that they could
hot get from the house to the barn withou,
asst spending half DAY At least in shovel
ing snow. would say it they were here If
Minnesota this winter. For tho last week
OK ten days overcoass aud gloves have beer
entirely out Of date. and they have never
really got into fashion yet. Such beautiful
weather IN the dead Of winter is net to b,
expected anywhere, and not 10 b realizes
0Te 10 Minnesota
Year: 1862

AroLoGY-We detcst apologies. and ye
we feel constrained to make one this week,
for the scant,ncss Of reading matter in the
paper. The truth is; we have had all that
we could. do, and more than we ought te
have attempted TO do with the small force
we have in the Office, to get up the list Of
forfeited land sale which appears in this issue
Next week we will do better, the forfeited
list will only be in the way three weeks
and then all will 60 on we'll again.
Year: 1862

am now in the market, purchasing Furs
of all kinds, for which will ply the highest
market price in cash. Those who have any
Furs to sell had better consult their own
interest by calling upon me before selling
them to other parties, as feel confident
can make it an object for them to bring their
petr'es to me. am boun to buy, so there
is no use Of talking. Don't sell until have
& chance to make an offer. L. KELLY.


v7nl9m3
Year: 1862

FELLOW CTTIzENs:-ln presenting to you
the report upon the condition of the common
schools for the past year, am happy to be-
lieve that amid all the excitements of the
last few months this interest has not suffer
ed; that Your estimate Of its importance has
not lessened that We hear no talk of retrench-
ment in necessary expense in this direction
to meet the increased expenditure in others


This is as it should be. As is we'll remarked
by the Board of Education: "Everythng else
is subordinate to the great end of advancing
and securing the intelligence and virtue of
the people. That end provided for efectual-
ly, the rest follows of course. There can be
no incidental occasions SO exigent, no special
calls so urgent as to justify, on the part of
the citizen, anything like neglect of these
foundations on which all outward growth and
inward strength depend. In a government


like our own, the first thing Of all and the
last thing of all and the thing never for a
moment to be suspended or intermitted, is
the serving at those altars where the fires of
public intelligence are to be kept burning
In troublous times like these, the claims of
our public schools are more important than
ever, and liberal provision for their support
appeals alike to the interest, the duty and
patriotism of every citizen" think | may
truly say from my observation of matters
connected with our schools for the past year
that an increased attention has been given
by parents to this subject. Still, an enlight.
ened public sentiment would require still
greater attention and still greater expendi
lures. Our schools are not yet up to the
standard which We can reasonably require of
them. The buildings in which the schools


are held are in too many instances unfit fc


their purpose. During the last fifteen year.
a great improvement is manifest in the pri
vate dwellings throughout the state generally
and in this town as much as any other; bu
we do not find the same rate of improvement
in the school houses. We believe that


proper appreciation of the school will not al
low the school-house to be inferioTto the pri
vate dwelling in architectural beauty and fin
ish and pleasant surroundings-to say moth
ing of comfort. a small unpainted hous
with one bench Of the cheapest kind aroun


three sides of the room,with back 50 straigt


and high as to be suggestive only Of pain t


look at it, with no grounds but the Eighwa..


can certainly have no claims to represent a


interest very dear to the district in which


% ., is situated, especially when the people hav
" neat and comfortable private dwellings an


grounds arranged with some degree of tast
Year: 1862

In No. IA Miss Barker was employed dur
ing the summer. Found very good order in
the school. The style Of instruction was not
up to the mark In the winter Miss Jones
had the school. 1t tappeaIed very well, though
there was not quite enough of thoroughness
in instruction and study.


Miss Carr taught IL weeks in No. 10 dur
ing the summer and fall. Her school ap-
peared very we'll at the time of my visits. In
the winter Miss Bigelow had charge OF the
school. She was well qualified to teach. but
did not seem careful enough to have all the
recitations perfectly learned.


Miss Kimball taught in the summer, and
Miss Gibson in the fall in No. l.. | did not
find time to visit the summer school and was
not aware that the fall school was in session
till it had closed.


In the discharge of my official duties
have made IS visits to the schools, and have
endeavored to keep myself we'll posted as to
their condition and progress. Still a poor
school may appear very well when stranger
is present for short time, when special ef-
fort may be made to keep all things right
10 overcome this obstacle to correct judg-
ment of the school, the parents SHOULD be in
the habit of dropping into the school unex-
pectedly to the teacher. They will
thereby induce the the school to he ready at
all times for visitors. You will also encour-
age both teachers and pupils by manifesting
to them the interest which you ought to feel
in the welfare of your children and in the adj
vancement of the cause of education in gen
eral. See that you have good school houses,
furnished as well as the means of the district
will allow; that You have the best teachers
you can obtain; that your children are regu-
lar and constant in their attendance, and our
schools will soon become, beside an invalua-
bic blessing properly, our pride and boast.
! c. Z. FROST.


St Johnsbury. March t, 1862