smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

BY the arrival of the bark Swallow, at Salem wa
have dates from Buenos Ayres to Nov. 25th sixteen
days later than previously received. The news is
unimportant. Every thing was quiet in political
circles. The silly revolt melted by the Bishop
against the government, on account of its support
of the Free Masons, had been most effectuaIly nut
down, and the government was stronger than ever.
The opposition of the Roman Catholic Church to
the AlmshOuse built under Mosonic patronage, had
elevated that institution to the rank of martyrdom
and; as a natural consequence, it was extrsnely
well patronized.


The Protestant clergymen had preached sermons
in its behalf and people of all classes supported it
with the utmost liberality. BY strange freak of
fortune, the first pauper who entered its walls was
son-in-aw of Gen. Linters, who, Just fifty years
ago, in 1909, the most distinguished man in the
La Plata, the Vceroy of the King of Spain and the
victor of the Engsh-whom he expelled from Bu-
enos Ayres. The fifty paupers in the Asylum live
IN luxury-thanks to the persecution of the Bishop.
The British Minister, Mr. Christie was about to
visit England, and would sail in the packet of
Nov. %.


There had been an invasion of Indians in the pro-
vince OF Santa te the savages approaching to with
in ten leagues of the flourshing port of Rosario,
and carrying off 5000 head of cattle and mules
The most stringent measures were to be taken to
put down the bayJaros.


The Commercial Times thus relates the fate of
cable project:


Under date 7th August the International Electric
Telegraph Company addressed a note to the gov
ernment of this State, from Paris praying that
suHuTy eXcepIlOnS De yielded to them,
to assist them in their design OF uniting this State
with the rest of the world in one vast system of
electric telegraphs; the wires to be carried through
Russia and Siberia, across Behring Straits and SO
through the different Straits of North America to
this part of the world. When the letter was writ
ten, the Directors ri of the Company were appa-
rently not aware of the successful completion of the
Atlantic Telegraph cable, by which their scheme is
rendered entirely superfluous, but apart from this
consideration, other weighty have not been
wanting to induce the government to refuse their
consent to the application.


One of the acquisitions was grant of ten leagues
of land for colonizing purposes, an idea entirely
foreign to legitimate telegram company, and
which Immediately gives the whole affair specu
lative appearance, and stamps it as a scheme in
which it would be dangerous to place much con-
fdence; besides which, there is something very
suspicious in so early application to State,
situated near to one extremity of the proposed sys
TEN, while the name and existence of the company
seems to be entirely ignored in Europe. For these
and other reasons, the government, after taking
the advice of the Fiscal and Assessor the subject
have rejected the proposition. We consider it
highly probable that this is the last we shall ever
hear of the International Electric Telegraph Com
pany.
Year: 1859

To writ directed to the jailor of Hamilton
County, directing him to have before the Supreme
Court at Columbus the body of one Reu! en- John
son, with the cause of his detention the ailor re-
turns that he has the body of johnson in his GUS
tody, but not under his control, inasmuch as be
huh,s him as Keeper Of the Jail of Hamilton Coun-
ty,. under a certain commitment of which he an
nexes a copy. and also a copy of the endorsement
Of the United States Marshal thereon, made by
the District Court of the Southern District of Ohio;
that the Marshal, though requested. has refused
permission to allow the body Of the prisoner to be
taken TO Columbus, but. on the contrary has lod-
ged with the respondent written prohibition, of
which copy is annexed, SO to remove him upon
which state of facts the respondent 10 advised by
counsel that he has no legal right to produce the
said johnson before the Court at Columbus |;
whereupon he prays the Court to excuse him and


to dismiss him With his costs. The return appears


to have been made with the express view OF bring


ing this case within the law as recently laid down
by the Supreme Court Of the United States IN the


Wisconsin case.
Year: 1859

Certain men from the State of Kentucky arrv-
ed at Wellington, claiming to hold power of at
torny, which gave them the right to seize and cap
ture a negro boy john. Be it remembered that
this John was then under the protection Of the
laws Of Ohio. These men came to take John by
force of arms they came prepared for violence
they came prepared with bowie-knife and revolver
to execute a legal document. Was this the way
to make an arrest as provided by the Constitution
Was this peace Is it war; Under a construc
ton allowing such means for the enforcement o
the Fugitive Slave Law, that law executes itself
The Constitution provides that no man shall be
deprived of his liberty without due process of law.
This means, of course trial by jury and proper
hearing in a court Of law. The arrest under the
power of attorney was directly in conflict with
this clause. Private seizure within the limits OF
any State, where such seizure has not been regu-
iary egalized by tho laws of that State, is illegal


There was and presume is, q paper publish
cd in this city known as the Piaindealer. At the
time the Fugitive Slave Act was passed, the editor
of that paper and myself had something to do
with each other. At that time the editor OF the
Paindealer declared that whether that Act was
unconstitutional or not, it was Internal in it's
origin.


When the editor thus spoke, he uttered the
truth. 1t was never intended that the Constitu.
tion should be the shield and guaranty of slavery
in its incursons on the Free States and Free Ter.
riories. If the trainers of that Constitution could
have seen or even dreamed of the construction
now put it by some men, that Constitution
would never have been adopted. They thought
with Mr.. Madison, that it was wrong tc recognize
property in man, and 80 far from intending to fos
ter slavery, they were calculating on its total ex
tinction in a brief period


Let US go peacably to work. Let us 90 to ouI
Courts for redress lie. ussnot use undue press
sure to influence their decisions and whatever
that decision may be, let as do our duty. For the
powt r, after all rests with the people. They can
through the balot-box, regulate all things. Let
us see that we execute that power properly. Sec
that right and faithful men are sent to Congress.
Be sure that President is sent to Washington
who truly represent the people. and who will
see that the Constitution be the security and guar
anty OF liberty, not the prop of slavery.


In concluding, he said that he had not given
utterance to all he wished but what he had said
he was willing to live by and willing to die by.
lie begged them to be faithful to themselves, to
their country and to the laws.


We have not given the Governors speech In as
full and perfect q manner its merits warranto /,
owing to the exceeding difficulty of reporting cor
rectly in such crowd. The speech was of marked
ability and will add to Governor Chase's reputa-
ton as statesmen and an orator.
Year: 1859

We trust the reported inability OF a majority
of the Committee of Ways and Means to agree on


bill the revision of the Tariff will not prevent
an early report. Should this disagreement prove
inyincble, it would seem to us polite for maiori-
ty to sgree, pro torm0, to the Chairman's project,
whatever that may be, Ieservipg, OF course, their
right to move aud sustain amendments in Commit
tee of the Whole.


IfaDythipg is to be done with the Tariff, it should
manifestly be done soon. Congress ought not to
20 on approprstng millions after millions without
some lotion as to whence the money is to come.
And beside, those goods for the current years
consumption are now pouring into our ports In
enormous quantities-mOre than Six Millions
worth Of merchandise having been entered at this
single port during the last week, and nearly
Twelve Millions worth (custom-house valuation)
during the frat three weeks Of the year. This
ratio Of importation, in view Of the general failure
of Wheat and Oats and the partial failure Of
Indian Corn, throughout the grain'srowins
West, viii, if continued, bring roucd National
embarrassment, if not bankruptcy, before the
close Of tie year. II We are to have, or not TO
have, better Tariff, let the country know it so
room as may be, that business may be shaped
accordingly.
Year: 1859

In the Board of Aldermen last night the i'm
provement Of the Broadway pavement was the
leading subject. 1t is proposed to have the Russ
made into Belgian pavement at 81 so per square
yard The question was not decided. Tne Council
men referred the tax levy, and resolved to ask the
Legislature to give salaries to the Common Council,
to prevent pa ties in suits agsins tie city from tes
f ing in their own cases. and to permit the City to
appeal without giving security for costs.
Year: 1859

The Senate is working away on tie Cuba project
as grayely as though every one did not know it TO
be sheer electiopeering dodge. and very transps-
rent at that If the Opposition should generally
withhold their votes and let the go, ,Ooo, 600 be
voted, the President would be worse of than the
man who won an elephant in rsfHe; for he might
have had the beat shot aad sod bis hide Buchanan
with that $50 600 900 in his pocket would be not
hair nearer the acquisition Of Cuba than be now H.
Year: 1859

Did any body ever hear of proposition to re-
trench expenditures that wss not opposed as badly
aimed We never did. Every body is (profes-
edly) in favor of economy and retrenchmept; but
propose what saving you may, there is large class
who scoru the idea Of saving here but are perfectly
willing 10 save somewhere else. See the debate on
ust leas Missions in tae House yesterday.
Year: 1859

Ali's for the best be sanguine and cheerful, Trouble and sorrow are friends in disguise Nothing but folly goes faithless and fearful, Courage forever is happy and wise. AlFs for the best--if man would but know it Providence wishes us all 10 be blest; This is no dream of the pundit or poet. Heaven is gracious and All's for the best All for the best set this on your standard, Soldier of sadness, or pilgrim of love, Who to the shores of despair may have wan

 der'd,

 A way-wearied swallow or heart-stricken

 dove;

 All's for the best !-bc'a man, but confidng, Providence tenderly governs the rest, And the frail bark of His creatures is guiding Wisely and warily, all for the best. All for the best then fling away terrors, Meet all your foes and your fears in the van, And in the midst of your dangers or errors Trust like child, while you strive like a

 man.
Year: 1859

Also, have few Of these celebrated Machines.
They are just what every Farmer wants. The com
pact arrangement Of different parts Of this machine
the great simplicity OF It's construction, the strength
and durability of its workmanship, the small amount
OF power it takes to it, together with its effective
operation in threshng and cleaning, at least as much
grain of any kind any other four six horse ma
chine now in use, combine TO justify us in believing
that It cannot fail 1t becomes known to be the most
useful and popular machine in the country. The CYL
inders OF the above machines are from eighteen to
enty-four inches in length. Each Of the Ohio Ma
chimes have Trucks, Horse-Power, Levers, and the
usual amount Of extras.


We can safely recommend our present lot OF Ihresh-
Ing Machines being the best that have ever been i'm
ported, as they were all made to order. Give us a
call before buying. -


THOS OGG SHAW.
Year: 1859

One twig, by power of its own, will make an apple, another peach, another a pear, another will spin through long weeks upon round, green bud, and then weave into it star beams and moonbeams and sunbeams, and burst into rose. The man full of juices and rich with life who was made simply to bear Koxbury Russets, and yet undertakes to bear ross or magnolia blossoms will always fail. Blessed is that man who knows his own distaff and has found his own spindle

 It is with profound conviction that this pen which hold is my particular spindle that l begin upon the flax which Godse me thro' process entirely independent of my will, and undertake to spin series of essays, kind read CT, for you. That may be able to contrib ute worthy thread to the warp of your lives, or at least, to furnish portion of their wool; contributing to their substance, if not to their beauty--is the wish and prayer of your friend, TIMOTHY T1rcoMB.
Year: 1859



 The Hartford Times publishes letter from Pleasant Valley, in the town of Barkham- stead-just under the shadow of the Light Honse-which letter tells the following story of clergyman who was supplying the pulpit of the Baptist Church there, last Sunday:

 After announcing his text, he proceeded with his sermon, but had not gone far when he said to the astonished audience

 "I have been instructed not to preach any thing of Abotionism or Republcanism-but, I must serve my Master and I-"

 At this juncture Deacon Doolittle rose and said--

 "Hold on. It's my impression that you have said enough" (Turning to the audi ence )-" Meeting is out P

 The audience rose simultaneously, and taking their hats, went out. The minister sat down. Deacon Doolittle went to the pulpit and said to him

 eff you want to preach politics, have no objection, and my house is at your service.- But this church is not the proper place, and it cannot be permitted. If you desire to give a political sermon or speech, you can do so at my house, or any other place, and will war rant good audience, and you shall have fair play and not be hurt. But you must not at tempt it in this church.
Year: 1859

A review of Jessie's Diary of the Reign of George w., in the Loudon Morning News, describes the Kings visit to Ireland thus

 ''The death of the Queen, and the suen mood into which the people of Eugand fell, as the result of that catastrophe, drove the King to Ireland, to derive from the wid fran tic hulrahs of Paddy some consolation for the illsuppressed and dangerous mutterings of John Bull. It was famous stroke of policy, that Irish visit, and proved very advantageous for all parties concerned. A real live King, one who looked like King, who was ready to shake hands with anybody, who took kindly to whskey, and who constantly wore an immense shamrock in his button-hole, soon became all most an object of worship with the susceptible West Britons It was the little fishing vi- lage of Howth which had the honor of well coming the first English King who had visited Ireland since the days of the Plantagenet. The gigantic fishermen, gaunt and ragged, crowded around the royal visitor as he stepped ashore, and one tremendous fellow was suc- cessful in seizing the delicate jewelled hand of his astonished sovereign The latter stared, shrunk back, and winced, but soon recollect- ing himself, smiled graciousy, and, as the French say, accepted the situation The fisherman having given the royal hand tre- mendous shake, held up his own immense gr:- my paw in the air, and swore with tremen- dous energy that the hand which had been shaken by the King should never be touched by soap or water to his dying day. The King was delighted, and seemed highly to appreci- ate the extent of sacrifice which his Irish sub- ject was willing to make to the sentiment of loyalty Then the people shouted, 'Hurrah for Howth and your Majesty The King laughed heartily at this new order of prece- dency and just as the carriage was driving off, one sharp fellow, more collected than the rest, bawled out, And sure your Majesty won't forget the Window Tax We have in the first volume an amusing description of the way in which the royal time was spent during the passage across the Channel:

 "' The passage to Dublin was occupied in eating goose pie and drinking whiskey, in which his Majesty partook most abundantly, singing many joyous songs, and being in a state, or his arrival, to double in sight even the num- bers of his gracious subjects assembled on the pier to receive him The fact was, they were in the last stage of intoxication. However, they got him to the Park

 "The Irish visit was one continued ovation. The letters teem with rapturous comments on the loyal enthusiasm of the Irish, whom we find, however, with an eye to the main chance, taking every opportunity to dispose the royal mind favorably towards the great question of Roman Catholic emancipation. The repeal of the window tax, their first petition, was ob- tained at once, and although emancipation was not carried until ten years after, there is no doubt but that the foundation was laid during the Kinr,s visit to Ireland J
Year: 1859

RULES FOR TRAvELLERs.-The following rules are important to travellers and are not as widely known as could be desired

 It has been lately decided that applicants for tickets on railroads can be ejected from the cars if they do not offer the exact amount of their fare. Conductors are not bound to make change.

 All railroad tickets are good until used, and conditions good for this day only," or other wise limiting the time of genuineness are of no account.

 Passengers who lose their tickets can be ejected from the cars unless they purchase 6 second one.

 Passengers are bound to observe decorum in the cars and are obliged to comply with all reasonable demands to show tickets Stand ing upon the platform, or otherwise violating rule of the company, renders person liable to be put off the train. -

 No person has any right to monopolize more seats than he has paid for, and any article left in the seat while the owner is temporarily ab- sent, entities him to the place on his return.

 The above rules are based on legal decisions.
Year: 1859

|eral education. While young he attended,
the schools at S., which were of high
grade for an inland village, and there he
often entertained his fellow students and
the polite intelligent citizens, with compo-
|sitions of his superior youthful mind. A
few years lates we find him within the
walls of the University of Va, where bis
alniable qualities made firm friends by the
score for him, and with a speed scarcely
|eqnalled, he was making rapid strides to-
wards the topmost pinnacle of the temple
of fame But alas in an evil hour, he
left the path OF temperance and ere long
I've find him going with madman speed
down to the drunkard's grave. While at
pepsia. He applied to 4 aphysician for some
thing to cure the disease. French Bran
dy" was recommended as being the best
remedy in the knowledge of the best man..
and therefore was used freely by him.
| Soon from its use as "medicine" be got
to using it as beverage, and such was his
course after few months, that hewas ad
vised to return home to avoid expulsion.


After his return among his friends, for a
time he seemed to avoid the use and temp
tation of this his worst enemy. He en-
gagged in the mercantile business and his
friends began to hope that his reformation
was complete; but like the current of a
deep river, his course was silent yet down
ward. With sure and steady aim, after a
brief career in this new business, he resolv-
ed to leave his native town; but his early
associations all clustered here-here were
the graves of his beloved and honored pa
rents here were the places where in his
boyhood-days he amused himself in boyish
i sports. Thoughts like these came rushing
to his mind and forbade his leaving his ma
), tive place. Again he engaged in business
near the village, but sad to tell, this time
he engaged in the degrading business o
retailing "poison" to his fellow men. From
this time his course was downward, and the
rapid progress which he made in this di
rection, in less than two short years, brough
him to beggary as to fortune, and caused
him to fill a drunkard's grave-a sad wrecl
of what he was, and but speck of wha
be might have been!


Young men beware" touch not, tast


not, handle not" is the only safe motto
and surely he whose aspirations impel hir


to useful career can avoid using tha


which will bring to level with the brut


creation. sincerely wish that each youn


man now at our various places of learnin


could know the history of this young mar


and that they would take timely warnin


and blight in the bud practice which,


followed, will surely bring them to pre-


mature grave and cause them TO lose the


immortal souls. w.


Warsaw, N. G.
Year: 1859

WArER-There is nothing more beautiful
than water. Look at it when you will-in
any of It's thousand forms-in motion or at
rest, dripping from the moss Of a spring, or
leapiHg in the thunder Of a cataraet-it has
always the same wonderful, unsurpassing
beauty. Its clear transparency, the grace
of its every possible motion, the brilliant
sheen Of its foam, and the majestic march in
the food, are matched unitedly by no other
element Who has not blessed it unaware p
If objects that meet the eye have any effect
upon our happiness, water is among the first
of human blessings. 1t is the gladdest thing
under heaven. The inspired writers use it
constantly as an image for gladness, and
"crystal waters" is the beautiful type of the
Apocalypse for the Joy of the New Jerusalem.
bless God for its usefulness; but, because
it is an everyday blessing, its splendor
is unnoticed. Take child to it, and he claps
his hand with delight; and present it to any
one in new form. and his senses are bewil-
dered The man of warm imagination, who
looks for the first time on Niagara, feels an
impulse to leap in, which is almost irresisti-
ble. What is it but delirious fascination
the same spell which, in the loveliness of Q
woman, or the glory of q sunset cloud, draws
you to the one, and makes you long for the
golden wings Of the other
Year: 1859

1t is painful, in any country and among
any people, to lose those who might by
precept and example teach the young to
love their country and obey the laws of
God. Yet such instances have taken place
in every country, and all are familiar with
such circumstances as are shewn in this
sketch, of the blasted hopes and short life
of one who might have been leader in


the ranks of his country's able supporters.
Near the village of S., in J. of W. coun-
| ty, Va, was born, near the year 1920, the
subject of this communication. He was OF
very respectable parentage, who were Of
lquite sufficient fortune to give him lib
Year: 1859

frd sale for anything he may wish to gel sale
for! They can cell any kind of iron, brass or
copper to dealers, when the article NAV show
l'self not half worp, and even provisions for
nall their value; which fac; is sufficient proof
that the boy is selling for himself. Nor is it
right to employ boy whose parents arc known
10 De opposed to that and all other vice. merely
because ne is cheap hand, in the ten-pin alley,
or any other place where the proprietor knows
1t is unfit for boys to be! In conclusion. I
would say, let those who know the truth of this
BEST ask themselves if it is doing as they would
nave their sons done by. If so, differ in opin-
ION; If otherwise, in the future, allow con.
science fair play, and you will observe the gold
rem rule is the firm belief of Jusrtcs


SMYRNA, Del,
Year: 1859

B0~ Some of the younglads who attend
pic-nics frequently act in rude and nm
becoming manner. A little wholesome
advice from parents would probably have
the effect of improving their conduct
Boys, such conduct will never do. Rude.
ness and vulgarity are but the stepping
stones to wickedness and crime. No boy
who respects not his innocent little sisters
sufficiently to behave well in their pres
ence, can ever grow up to be q useful or
respected man. And the probabilities
are that his manhood will be marked BY
guilt and dlshonor, and his oldage be spent
in remorse and misery. Let every boy
who reads this, think of it when he in
tempted to commit a rude or unworthy
act.