smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1864

There can Sir, be no objection to the appointment
ofan editor to Office if he is the ttest man. There
can be no objection to considering the services
which, in that or in any other capacity, he may
have rendered his country. He may have done
much to maintain her rights against foreign aggres


sion, and her character against insult He may
have honored, as well as defended her; and may,
therefore, be justly regarded and selected, in the
choice of faithful public agents But the ground
OF complaint is that the aiding, by the press ofthe
election Of an Individual is rewarded, by that same
individual with the gift Of moneyed offices Men
are turned out of Office and others put in, and re-
eeive salaries from the public treasury, on the
ground, either openly avowed falsely denied, that
they have rendered service in the election of the
very individual who makes this removal and makes
this appointment Every man, Sir, must see that
TINS Is vital stab at the purity OF the press 1t
not only assails its independence, by addressing
sinister motives to it. but it furnishes from the
public treasury the means of exciting these motives


1t extends the executive power over the press in
most daring manner. 1t operates to give direc-
tion to opinion not favorable to the government in
the aggregate not favorable to the Constitution and
laws not favorable to the legislature; but favorable
to the executive alone The consequence often is,
just what might be looked for that the portion of
the press thus made fast to the executive interest
denounces Congress- denounces the Judiciary, CON-
plains OF the laws and quarrels with the Consitu-
ton This exercise of the right Of appointment TO
this end IS an augmentation, and vast one, of the
executive power singly and alone It uses that
power strongly against all other branches Of the
government and it uses it strongly, too, for any
struggle which it may be called on to make with
the public opinion of the country. Mr.. President
will quit this topic. There is much in it, in my
Judgment affecting not only the purity and inde-
pendeHce OF the press but also the character and
honor, the peace and security, of the government


leave it in all its bearings, to the consideration of
the people"
Year: 1864

pedantic young man who endeavored to imi-
tate the superior writings of DR.. Johnson and had
even considered himself in some respects his equal
one day said to the doctor, What do you suppose
the world thinks of usP why says the doctor,
Il suppose they think me bulldog, and you tin
kettle tied to my tall -
Year: 1864




A Young man, the son Of q wel-lO-do
farmer, had the misfortune to become
deeply enamOred of q young lady, md
after brief cOuriship proposed and was
accepted But what was bis surprise one
evening when about entering The parlOr
with the upcerimoniOus freedom Of a
young lover, At discovering his young
inamorata upon the sofa, her arms ar
round the neck Of a neighboring youth
and her lips in such blissful proximity to
his as to convince cur hero that matters
were fearful in earnest. In rage and
modification he rushed hOmeward, arri-
wing just in time to surprise his only sis
ter. the piOus wife Of the village minister
squeezing to kin young disciple Of
Blackstone. Nearley frantic at such IN
looked for disclosure among people be
had believed but little lower than the an
giles, he made bold mach for the barn
running directly upon his mother, kiss
ing the old family physician, who had stO-
len march upon her as she was locking
after the poultry This was too much,
and with groan the young man turned
undisc overed, away, resolved to pass the
night with his grief beneath the stars
fearful of further revelations should be
venture beneath the shelter Of another
roof, The morning encouraged him
however, and dew drenched aud sorrow
ful he sought his home, when his mother
with true maternal solicitude questioned
him as to the cause Of his sad looks:
whereupon he related the inconstancy
of his fair betrOthed, receiving in reply
the grtifying intelligence that she was a
good -for-nothing miserable huzzy, and
he must never speak TO or notice her
again, one so wholly unworthy.


But mother he continued falteringly,
that is not ALL


Not all? What can there be more 2
was the next question.


why when / hastened home, what
should find but my sister, my gOodley
sister in the arms Of a rascally young law.
yier.


Your sisser?' shrieked the outraged
mother, 'my child? The ungrateful. wick.
ed creature! Is it for this I have giveI
her a home and cared for her husband
and cnrildren? ! viii do it no longer; sucf
conduct is infamous-and to be disgraced
She shall leave to-day and never entel
10! presence again.


But this is not The worst. mother.


MOI the worst! / can imagine nothing
worse, what can it be.


When sick and discouraged by sucl
repeated exhibitions of sin, left tn,
house determined to pass the right il
the barn, there found my mother kiss
ing old Dr. F.


You did,


I did


Well, never mind my son, they al
Will do So


Mr.. M. Of certain town IN Yer
mont, is not distinguished for liberality
Year: 1864

conhdlng smiles that beam from the eye,
and burst from the inmost soul of those
who are near and dear. How it hastens
the return OF the father lightens tile care
oil the mother--renders it more essy for
youth to resist temptation and drawn by
the cords OF affection. how it induces them
with loving hearts to the parental roof.


y. that parents would lay this subject to
heart. that BY untIring efforts they would
so tar render home happy, that their chill
dren aud domestics shall not seek for hap
piness in forbidden paths.
Year: 1864

The mother of Daniel Webster was
woman Of prayer. Pray for my sons"
said she to fniend and neighbor, "and
will pray for yours" She was not only
a woman Of strong intellect. but of devout
heart. She longed for the education Of
her sons, but she desired still more earn
estly their conversion to God. She taught
them early to read aid reverence the word
Of God. She prayed with them and for
them. and sought for them the prayers Of
ler christian friends. She taught then
tie beautiful hymns Of Watts in their
earliest years. and they could as easily
have forgotten their native hills as those
ssngs that were impressed on their minds.


Ezekiel Webster was no less remarka.
bic than his brother Daniel for his love of
wat,s's hymns, and his familiarity with
them. In the house OF God his fine, rich
voice was often heard uniting with the
choir in singing those sscred songs; and
in his own house on a sabbath evening he
would often repeat them. His life was
irreproachable. lie was the peacemaker as
we'll as the law -giver Of the community in
which he lived; the protector Of the poor.
the friend and counsellor Of all. Few men
have ever been more respected and beloved
than he in the circle in which he moved !;
or have died more deeply mourned. more
Justly lamented. Alter his death, upon his
efice table was found paper containing a
creed and prayer. which had been recently
written. expressive of his belief in the re-
ligion Of Christ. and his humble trust in
God.


However variously the political life Of
Daniel Webster may be regarded. all know
the deep impression which the early in
siructions Of his mother made upon his
mind. We know too how earnestly he
studied the Bible; so that many profess
ed theologian was scarcely more familiar
with lis pages. We know how frequently he
conversed on religious subjects; how oft
en- he sought and how much he enjoyed
the society Of religious men; we have been
told that his own thoughts were frequently
upon religious subjects, while those about
him were quite differently occupied.


We have, as a nation. been present in
his chamber OF death. We have heard his
expressions Of trust in Jesus Christ for
pardon aud salvation we know his hspe.
that when this mortal should have put on
Immortality. he should exist in world Of
life aud joy anc biessedness."


Were not the prayers Of this Christian
mother heard and answered Her own
sphere in life was limited and obscure, yet
how extensive has been her influence.
How much reason Tor gratitude IS there
that the mother Of these men was reli-
giou, mother. Is not here encouragement
TO the other mothers 10 labor aud pray Tor
their children: .inrican Messenger.
Year: 1864

within the last weeks thirty deaths are reported
os nersous Who had been the United states less than
one month twenty under fifteen days and i've under
two days and twelve from wounds rscovsd IN recent
b.asIes in Virginia. All OF the above deA In this city,
ana are included IN our bills Of mortality
Year: 1864

RsS- A Massachusetts manfuctuer
who has big contract for war supplies,
out Of which be is making half million a
year, lately threatened to blow man S
brains out for advocating peace, Uf course,
every scoundrel who has the interest OF
half million year in the war, hates q
peace man as Satan righteous man
The war and Satan are partners in bus
mess.
Year: 1864

A COINCIDENCE. Since the temperance
league in Burlington has made raid upon
the liquor dealers in that town, causing a
pretty general suspension in the sale of the
beverage, We notice that the inhabitants are
seriously sgita,ing project to supply the
town with water. The coincidence of these
efforts to stop the circulation Of one beverage
and increase that of the other, is probably
accidental, but it is noticeable as one of the
phenomena Of the recent temperance move
ment.-Freemdn.
Year: 1864

is purely a scientific preparation. discovered by
long research and study, and can be depended
being all that it is represented is perfectly
harmless and viii not stain the finest caInbric.


Ii tue use of this preparation is persevered in,
according to the directions (Which will be found in
full on each botte), there Will be necessity of
any one having gray hairs, matter to what age
the person may live.
Year: 1864

The committees found on examination
of their reports yesterday, that there was
a very considerable deficiency in the cake
department.


We trust that the ladies will make q
note Of this, and supply the deficiency to-
day. This department belongs specially
TO the ladies, and for that reason, proba-
bly,, the soldiers are particularly partial
to sweet cakes. Our ladies' must not
peril their well earned reputation by
stintng the supply of sweet cakes
Year: 1864

If this regiment arrives to-day it will
be announced to the citizens as directed
on yesterday. Those persons having
charge of the various church and other
public bells of the city are again request
ed to see to the ringing of the same upon
hearing the "big gum If the regiment
fails to arrive to-day, this notice will ap-
ply to the day of its arrival. In all other
respects the programme of yesterday will
be carried out.


D. B. HILLS, Marshal
Year: 1864

NoN-ARRIyAL OF THE THIRD CAyAIpy
The Third Regiment of Iowa Cavalry.
which was expected to come here yester.
day on the afternoon train from the East
did not arrive, and many were disappoint-
ed. From telegraphic dispatch we learn
that they have left Cairo, and are now
between that place and Springfield. 1t is
now expected that they will arrive this
evening or early tomorrow morning.
Year: 1864

We are requested by the committee to
announce that contributors of provisions
in the First and Second Wards will send
in their contributions to the Leighton
House. And contributions in the Third
and Fourth will be sent TO the Estes
House.
Year: 1864

The Marshal of the day directs us to
announce that the signal for bringing in
the provisions will be the playing of
yankee Doodle" on the drum and fife
from the roof of the Estes House.
Year: 1864

Of Quincy, will make speech in the
Loyal League, tonight, at Union Hail,
over the Gate City Office. All the MEM
bers are invited to attend promptly at an
early hour, that preliminary business may
be disposed Of
Year: 1864

MozART SOCIETY. - We understand
that Tuesday evening. February Cd, has
been decided upon as the time when this
Society will give concert for the benefit
of the Ladies Union Aid Society. No
commentator from US is necessary to
induce our music-loving and patriotic
citizens TO fill the Atheneum to its utmost
capacity Some new pieces, never before
presented in this part Of the country,
will form part Of the programme for this
occasion.
Year: 1864

Es- Our iee-dealers are still busy lay
ing in bountiful supply of this summer
luxury before the season ends. There is
fair prospect of this article being cheap
er than it was last season.
Year: 1864

Es- Owing to the muddy condition of
our roads there were but few teams from
the country on our streets yesterday, aud
In consequence business was quite dull.
There were quite a number Of loads of
wood, however, but buyers were scarce at
the lowest figures put upon that article.
Year: 1864

s0- The lee bridge has become so rot
ten that it is considered dangerous for
loaded teams 10 cross. Passengers from
the East are obliged to cross over on foot.
The baggage is brought over in sleigh
with the horses attached to the end Of the
tongue.
Year: 1864




WE have considerably enlarged THE DAtLH ONO
STATESMAN, and now print IL on plain and band.
some now type. and clear white paper. 2 sl W =
In Politics, THE ONO STkrEsMAE Is! in Warasin in
Peace for the Country for the Consttution, and fo
aUnon Of equal States, with equal privileges, and
with equaland exact Justice to all It's citizens. We
are for the Old Flag with not Staror Stripe erased
and the Old Union as far as possible to restore it.
and for the existing Constitution in Its spirit letter
and purpose. ...s...,er fi.-. ....s ..r


Upon the coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
Of the People and Government. We are in the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. Its duration
and close depend upon wiser, truer and more patr
otic Policy than have seen during the present Adj
ministration. Weowe It to the memory of our Faith
ers and TO the hopes Of our Children to the future
our Country and to the best interests of mankind to
change Policy which is drifting US farther and far
ther from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires


TIE STATESMAN win do all IL can to aid in bring
ing about this change; and hence the Publishers in
vite support and encouragement from all those who
while wishing for good NEWSPAPER, also wish to
have q sound Constitutional journal. rs~t
We publish q paper in which We seek to give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports. our Markets. our
Political and General Ncws are carefully freed from
the sensational character, and seek TO make TIE
STATESMAN Trustworthy in every Particular. Va


For News, for Instruction, for Good Morals for
Sound Political Sentiments for Steady Defense Of
American Institutions. Take, Read and help to Cir
oulate, THE ONO STATESMAN.


The WEEKLY Quo STATESMAN is one of the
largest, cheapest, and best printed Papers in the
West. Each number contains complete resume Of
all the Military aud Political news of the week; the
latest telegraphic and market reports; carefully
prepared collection Of literary reading for the home
and family; and an abundance Of paragraphs upon
every topic of interest or Importance. The wide
circulation already obtained by this paper. is an evil
donce of its popularity and of its being adapted to
the wants Of the people.
Year: 1864

/ have heard scme very extraordinary
cases OF murder tried. / remember IN
one where | was COUNSEL for long time
the evidence did not appear to touch the
prisoner 81 al, and he looked about him
with the perfect unconcern, seemihg to
think himself quite safe. At last the
surgeon was called, who stated th0t the
deceased dad been kelled by a shOt, In
the head, and be produced the matted
hair and stuff cut from ana taken out Of
the wound II was hardened with blood
A basin Of warm water was bFoaght into
court, as the'blood was gradually softened
piece of Priutey paper appeared-lhe
wadding of the gun-which proved to be
half Of ballad. The ether half hld
been found In the mans pocket.-The
nan was hung.
Year: 1864

IA friend who recently built new
house, with which he is quite satisfied. was
looking at building now in process of erec-
tion. Very good floors said he sand heavily
timbered; but my upper story Is as strong as
those lower timbers. 'Ah" said person
standing by, i don't see how that can be;
always thought you were weak in the garrett
Year: 1864

A pair of scales before him. rich man sat and


weighed
A piece of gold-a widows all-and unto her lie


said,
" Your coin is not the proper weight so take it


back again,
Or sell it to me for half its worth it lacks single


grain,
With fearful eyes the widow said, "Oh weight
it, sir, once more
pray you bn not so exact, nor drive me from


your door"
why, see yourself its under weight; your


tears are avail"
The second time he tries tit just bears down


the scale;
But little guessed that rich man, who held his


gold so dear,
That the extra weight which bore it down had


been the WIDOWS TEAR
Year: 1864

WHATEVER talents person may pos
sess to amusc and instruct others, be
they ever so inconsiderable, he is yet
bound to exert them; if his attempt be
Intellectual, let the punishment of an un-
accomplished purpose have been sufficient
let none trouble themselves to heap the
dust of oblivion upon his efforts; the pile
they raise will betray his grave, which
might otherwise have remained unknown.
Year: 1864

There is man in Maine, the owner OF
a piece of crinoline, who shows decided
pluck. He says that when the minister
was hugging and kissing his wife, he was
peeping through the crack of the door and
saw il all; and as long as he has the
spirit of a man remaining, he will peep on
all such occasions
Year: 1864

CAUTlON.-The public are hereby cnu-
toned not 70 purchase or negotiate for any of tho
following Certificates Of Stock In the Palo Alto Gold
and Silver Mining Company, as the same were sold
at public auction on WEDNESDAY, June Ist lS6t,
In front of the Post Office, Gold Hill, and will not be
transferred on the Books Of the company.
Year: 1864

CAUTION.-The public are hereby cau-
toned not To purchase OF negotiate for any of the
following certificates of stock in the Golden swan
Gold and Silver Mining Company, as the same were
sold at public auction on Saturday, May 18th, lStA,
In front Of the cOmpany's office, Gold H and will
not be transferred on the books Of the company:


L. Old
Year: 1864

NAPoLEoN's AocIDENT.-The London
correspondent of the New York Evening
Post, in referring to this event, says:


According to report which j have
reason to consider nearest the truth,
Napoleon, feeling little elated after
dinner, went down to the pond and
asked the boatman to unfasten for him
one of those light piogaes or yoa-yous in
which only one person can sit, and
which can only be managed by a very
skillful rover. The boatman attempted
to demonstrate with his Imperial Ma
jesty, but the latter insisting peremp-
torily, there was no choice but to obey
Scarcely, however, had the ship which
bore Caesar and Caesars whole fortune
left the shore when it capsized, and the
master Of France got well soused. By
means of pole he was safely landed.
Though this occurred after a full dinner,
it does not seem that the health of Louis
Napoleon has been injuriously affected
by the accident"
Year: 1864

A steamer which touched at
Hawesville, KY, on the Ohio river to
take on board lot of contrabands who
had enlisted. was fired into by an angry
crowd of Shareholders and secessionists
as she took her departure, but a yolley
from the officers and passengers of the
boat caused the treacherous fand cow
ardly mob to scamper off, leaving be-
mind one Of their number killed and sew
eral wounded. Two persons on the
steamer were wounded.
Year: 1864

THR RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY CHASE.
The variety of reasons given by news
paper correspondents for Mr.. Chases
resignation, renders it difficult to get at
the exact truth. Some, and among them
Mr.. Chase's strongest adherents, say that
he determined to leave the cabinet as
long ago as Frank Blair made his viru-
lent assault upon him in Congress that
his resignation was then actually writ
ten, but was withheld upon the APP
pointment of the Treasury Investigating
Committee, until their investigation
should be concluded that the report of
this committee having just been made,
entirely exonerating both him and his
subordnates, he now withdraws in ac-
cordance with his previous decision.
The Washington National Intelligencer,
usually reliable in such matters, says
, that Mr.. Chase's determination was
brought about by a difference of opin-
ion between the President and the Sec
retary with regard to the appointment
OF certain officers connected with the
Treasury Department, and particularly
OF the leading financial officer assistant
Treasurer) of the Government in the
city of New York. 1t is also stated that
Mr.. Chase was influenced in his action
by the refusal or failure of Congress TO
provide for such additional revenue by
increased taxation, as he deemed neces-
sary to sustain the credit of the govern
ment. These three are the chief reasons
given, and the public can select one, or
ascribe a portion of influence to each OF
them.


Whatever the immediate cause of his
action, Mr.. Chase will carry with him
In his retirement the high respect Of the
loyal public for his undoubted patriot
ism, his integrity and great ability, anC
for the unremitting zeal with which h
has labored in the discharge of his on
erous duties. That he has labored witt
apowerful mind devoted singly to tn
public good is unquestionable. A stron:
opposition had however manifested it
self in certain quarters to some OF MI
Chase's financial schemes, and 1t
deemed possible even by some Of hi
personal admirers, that a right chang
in the administration of the Treas
ury Department may lead to rec
onciliation and more complete co-ope
ration of moneyed interests.


Mr.. Fessenden, who, if he accepts tn
position, will succeed Mr.. Chase, is we
known as one of the soundest, stronges


olearest, and most straightforward
members of the Senate. As chairman
first of the committee on commerce, an
then, during the present administration
of the committee on finance, he has ha
experience which will be of great valu
In the discharge of his duties as Secretar
of the Treasury. His appointment is r.
oeived with appreciation among tinanei'
men, and it is strongly hoped he will a
cspt the position rendered him
Year: 1864

GEN. GRANT AND THE PREsIDENCY.-In
commenting upon the possibility of Gen.
Grant, in certain contingency, accept
ing the nomination for the Presidency
the Milwaukee Sentinel AYERS that it
"knows from perfectly reliable sources
that Grant has peremptorily refused, in
advance, any offer of the Presidency. He
replied to those who were seeking to
learn his views on the subject, that
while the war lasted no earthly induce
ment could take him voluntarily from
his present position, and that even
should the war come to speedy conclu-
sion, he would be the most ungrateful
of men to run against Mr.. Lincoln.
This declaration comes to US through
the most trustworthy sources, and af-
fords to us conclusive proof that Gen
Grant has fully decided not to enter the
political arena. And those who know
him, know that he is nc,'5 apt to wavel
when he has made n.Ip his mind one way
or the other"
Year: 1864

New York, July 12.-On Sunday night
orders were received at the Navy Yard here
to dispatch at once to BALTIMORE IS large
force of sailors as could be mustered at this
station to man the impromptu batteries in
the psishbcrhood Of that city. Admiral
Paulding Immediately answered the call by
sending quite plumber from the school ship
North Carolina. and it is presumable . like
draft will be made on other navy yards for
guners.