smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1864

courts on the relative authority Of the State
law and the proclamation.


If the oath binds the one-tenth who take
it, it is not exacted Of the other nine'tenths
who succeed to the control of the State Cow
ernment, so that il is annulled instantly by
the act of recognition.


What the State courts would say Of the
proclamation, who can doubt?


But the master would not 90 into court
he would seize his slave.


What the Supreme Court would say, who
can te9
When and how is the question to get
there.


No habeas corpus lies for him in United
States court, aud the President defeated
with this bill its extension Of that writ to this
case.


Such are the fruits Of this rash and fatal
act of the Presdent-a blow at the friends
of his Administration, at the rights Of hu
manity, and at the principles of republican
Government.


The President has greatly presumed on
the forbearance which the supporters Of his
Administration have so long practised in
view Of the arduous conflict in which we
are engaged, and the reckless terocity Of our
political opponents.


But he must understand that our support
is of cause and not of man; that the
authority of Congress is paramount and
must be respected; that the whole body Of
the Union men of Congress will not submit
to be impeached by him of rash and uncon,
stitutiona legislation; and il he wishes our
support, he must confne himself to his ex-
ecutive duties-to obey and execute, not
make the laws-to suppress by arms armed
rebellion, and leave political reorganization
to Congress.


If the supporters of the Government fail
to insist on this, they become responsible for
the usurpaton which they fail to rebuke,
and are Justly liable to the Indignation Of
the people whose rights and security, COM
mtted to their keeping, they sacrifice,


Let them consider the remedy for these
usurpalions, and, having found it, fearlessly
execute it.


B. F. WADE,


Chairman State Committee.


ii. WINTER DAVIS,
Chairman Committee House of Represents
tives on the Rebelious States.
Year: 1864

WE have considerably enlarged THE DAILY ONO
SrkrEsxAN, and now print it on plain and hand
some new type, and clear white paper.


In Politics. TEE ONO STATESMAN lin War as in


ace. for the Country for the Constitution, and for
aUnion Of equal States. with equal privileges, and
with equal and exact justice TO all It's ctizens We
asfor the Old Flag. with nota Star or Stripe erased
and the Old Union as far as It is possible to restore IT,
aador the existing Constitution. In its spirit lottor
aud purpose.


Upon The coming events Of the year. rest the hopes
,fthe People and Government. We are in the midst
Of bloody and protracted civil war. Its duration
and close depend upon WISER truer and more patri
otto Policy than we have seen during the present Ad
ministrstion. We owe 1t to the memory Of our Faith
ers and to the hopes Of Children to the future Of
our Country and to the best interests Of mankind to
change Policy. which is drifting farther and far
ther from the landmarks Of our patriotic sires.


TEE STATESMAN will do all it 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 sound Constitutional journal.


We publish o paper in which we seek TO give the
TRUTH. Our Commercial Reports our Markets, our
Political and General News carefully freed from
the sensational character, and we seek to make TEE
STATESMAN trusttoorthy in every particular.


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


THE WEEKLY OHIO STATESMAN is enc Of the
largest, cheapest, and best printed Papers in the
West. Each number contains complete resume of
aHthe Military and 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
dence Of rs popularity. and Of its being adapted to
the wants Of the people.
Year: 1864

BEAUTIFUL AND TRUE.-The following
is an extract from letter to father who
lately lost gallant son in battle: -.


Better far be the parent of the lamented
and honored dead than the father of many
living sons who live degraded by their vices,
and whose hearts are searedby the brand of
cowardice. In life and in death your son
has been an that you could desire. Let not
the selfshness Of grief discard your COM
forts of, glory. Thank God for the gift of
such son, and bless his name that he has
fulfilled the ends of his existence so pobly
and so we'll. ED. =
Year: 1864

To the wife, and yet more to the wife's
mother, Of 8 man of business, one who
speak. feeIngly suggests this most valua-
bic rule:


Beware of starving the funds or drain
ing the capital which serves as the very
tools of your husbands trade, and Is the
very life blood of his business. Many a
lady, had she begunin apartments, might
have soon luxuriated in her own drawing
room; but by expecting to begin with q
complete establishment has crippled and
crushed her husband to the ground.


Many man of business is ruined by
this error; and whose fault Is it? why,
nine times out of ten, the fault Of the
wife's relatives. The wife herself, were
the case fairly put to her, would many a
time say, l join my lot to his. Let US
begin in quiet way. The greater the
struggle the more pleased shall be to
support and comfort him. We will strive
together, and viii tell my friends we
only sink to rise. am taking a course
by which shall with far more certainly
be eventually established as elegantly as
my friends would wish" Instead Of
which the family expectations are too apt
to betray the husband into q scale of ex-
penditure which drains the strength of
bis business, and cuts the very sinews Of
every enterprise, till feeble trade, or
perhaps actual insolvency is the result.


Don't aspire to begin where older per-
sons were contented TO leave of. This
is the reason so many ladies remain un-
married. Young men feel that they are
expected TO begin with ell the elegancies
which middle life only can realize. Time
was when ladies would marry &c help
their husbands; they now only marry to
weigh them down. Half the map spec
ulations of married men arise from this.


They dread to say, ave must reduce;
business IS bad, and We nanst lire on less. /"
So they speculate to make more; ruin
comes; and no one susdects that the fail
ing man has been goaded on by the grand
expectations of his wife's relatives. More
than half the squabbles and the misery of
married life proceed from money matters.
There is one constant tussel between we
want on the part of the wife, and L can't
afford on behalf of the husband.


And do we lay the blame on the ladiesl
Only thus far; they ought to arrange for
a certain allowance for certain things,
and keep within it; for, let man live to
the age Of Methuselah, and while his ex-
penditure is not limited, he will always
find it far more than he could have cal
culated. And the only way to keep with
in your income is to pay ready money,
remembering the shrewd observation of
Archderon Paly; II always require my
wife and daughters to pay ready money.
/ know they cnly buy what they think
they want; but ready money checks the
imagination"
Year: 1864

The following is the part of Mr.. Sew
! ards note to Mr.. Adams, of July llth,
1868, which was the subject of recent dis
cussion in Parliament:


"The President thinks il not improper
70 suggest for the consideration of her
Maiesty's Government the question


whether, ON appeal 10 be made by them.
Parliament might not think it just and
expedient to amend the existing statute
in such way as to effect what the two
governments actually believe it ought now
! to accomplish. In case of such an appeal,
the President would not hesitate to apply


to Congress for an equivalent amendment
of the laws of the United States if her


Majesty's government should desire such
a proceeding, although here such an
amendment Is not deemed necessary.


If the laws of Great Britain must be
left without amendment, and be con-
strued by the government in conformity
with the rulings of the chief baron of
the exchequer, then there will be left the
United States no alternative but to pro-
tect themselves and their commerce
against armed cruisers proceeding from
British ports, as sgsinst the naval forces of
public enemy; and, also to claim and
insist upon indemnities for the injuries
which such expeditions have hitherto
committed or shall hereafter commit
against this government and the citizens
Of these United States. To this end this
government Is now preparing q naval
force with the utmost vigor; and If the
national navy, which it is rapidly crea-
ting, shall not be sufficient for the emer.
gency, then the United States must bring
into employment. such private armed
forces as the mercantile marine shall af-
ford. British ports, domestic as well as
colonial, are now open, under certain re-
strictions, to the visits of piraticsl vessels.
and not only furnish them coal, provis-
ions and repairs, but even receive their
prisoners when the enemies of the Uni
ted States come in to obtain such relief
from voyages in which they have either
burned ships they have captured, or have
even manned and armed them as pirates
and sent them abroad as auxiliaries in
the work of destruction. Can it be an oc-
casion for either surprise or complaint
that if this condition of things is to re-
main and receive the deliberate sanction
of the British government, the navy of
the United States will receive instruc-
tions TO pursue these enemies into ports
which thus, in violation of the law of ma
tions and the obligations of neutrality,
become harbor for the pirates? The Pres
ident very distinctly perceives the risks
and hazards with naval conflict thus
maintained will bring to the commerce
and even TO the peace Of the two coun
tries. But he IS obliged to consider that
in the case supposed the destruction of
our commerce viii probably amount to a
naval war, wsged by portion at least of
the British nation against the govern
ment and people of the United States-a
war tolerated although not declared or
avowed by the British government. II,
through the necessary employment of all
our means of national defense, such a
partial war shall become general one be-
tween the two nations, the President
thinks that the responsibility for that
painful result will not fall upon the Uni
ted States.
Year: 1864

We have Just been put in possession Of
the facts of a sad case of monomania,
which had sterrible termination. A young
lady residing in Brooklyn, New York,
about IL years of age, about year since
became inspired With the idea that she
was second and modern Joan Of Arc,
called by Providence to lead our armies
TO certain victory in this contest. The
halluncinetion was a strong one, and
change Of scene being suggested by her
physician, she was brought to Ann Arbor,
in this State. Her mania, however, in
creased until it was found necessary to
con6ne her to her apartment. She how
ever, succeeded in making her escape,
came to this city and joined the drum
corps of Michigan regiment, her sex
known only TO herself, and succeeded IN
getting with her regiment to the Army o.
the Cumberland. How the poor girl sur
viyed the hardships Of the Kentucky CAM
paign. where strong men fell In numbers,
must forever remain mystery.


The regiment to which she Yves attach
ed had place in the division of the gal
liant Van Cleve, and during the bloody
battle Of Lookout Mountain, the fair girl
fell, pierced in the left side by Mimic
ball, and when born to the surgeons tent
her sex was discovered. She was told by
the surgeon that her wound was mortal,
and ne advised her to give her name that
her family might be informed of her fate.
This she finally, though reluctantly, coz
sented to do, and the Colonel Of the reg
iment, although suffering himself from
painful wound, became interested IN her
behalf, and prevailed upon her to let him
send dispatch to her father. This she
dictated in the following manner:
; Mr., No. :, Willoughby street
BROOKLYN:


Forgive your dying daughter. I have
but few moments to live. Ny native
soil drinks my blood. expected TO de-
liver my country, but the fates would not
have it so. am content to die. Pray,
Pa, forgive me. Tell Ma to kiss my de-
gusrreotype. EXILY.


P. S.-Give my gold watch to little
Ephs. THE youngest brother Of the dy-
ing girl.l


The poor girl was buried on the field
on which she fell in the service of her
country, which she fondly hoped TO save
Year: 1864

Coon MANNERS AMONG CHILDRES.-It Is
a graceful habit for children to say TO each
other, will you have the goodness3' and
81 thank YOU" We do not ike to see
prim, artificial children; there are few
things we dislike so mnch as q miniature
beau or belle. But the habit Of good
manners by no means implies affection or
restraint. 1t is quite as easy tosay, Please
give piece of pie as to say, 4 want g
piece of pie,". The idea that constant
politeness would render social life stiff
and restrained, springs from false esti-
mate of politeness. True politeness Is
perfect ease and freedom. Itsimply con-
sists in treating others just as you would
like to be treated yourself. A person who
acts from this principle will always be
said to have sweet, pretty wayswith her.
Il is of some consequence that your
daughter should know hos to enter and
leave = room gracefully; but itis of much
more consequence that she should avoid
what is offensive to others, and always
prefer their pleasure 10 their own.
Year: 1864

A Frenchman, writing letter in Eng
lish to friend, and looking in the die
tionary for the word preserved, and 6Dd-
ing it meant to pickle, wrote as followK-
MAY you and your family be picked to
all eternity"
Year: 1864

sgHe who waits to do great deal of good
at once will never do anything, Life is made
up of little things. 1t is very rarely, that an
occasion is offered for doing great deal at once.
Tr2e greatness consists in being great in little
things Drops make the ocean, and the great
est works are done by Titles. If we could do
much good in the world, we must be willing to
do good IN little things. - A
Year: 1864

+.


The Secretary Of the Treasury has
made an appeal to the people for loan
Of two hundred millions of dollars
This appeal, although responded to
promptly in some sections, has been re-
ceived with different feeling in some
others. This, it seems to US, is grave
mistake. The Government is in debt,
and it must have money to pay the SOL
diers in the field, the sailors on the
ocean, and to meet the current daily
expenses incurred. Congress has made
the appropriations. It will never do for


the people who own the government to
say that individually they will not pay
the debts contracted by their represent
tiyes assembled in Washington. This
is repudiation, and reputation is dis
grace the world over. IF the people
think that the money which has been
appropriated has been squandered reck-
lessly, if they believe the war might
have been avoided with the exercise of
ordinary wisdom, or. conducted with
more energy and more success, they
have the remedy in their own hands,
and thatremedy is to change their rep
resentatives and select new President
The remedy is not Reputation, or to
even falter in the prompt payment Of
the debt already contracted. Every
individual in the State has a personal
interest in the discharge of every obli-
cation contracted, and to sustain the
credit of the government above even a
suspicion. The payment Of our debts
is a question quite outside Of the ordi-
nary political discussions We are liv-
ing under system of written laws.--
We are nation Of freemen, each one
Of which has direct interest in the
government, and if it falls, the failure
will more or less reflect upon the wis
dom and patriotism of each and every
one in the community. We may differ
widely as to the best policy to pursue
to accomplish certain end, which all
ardent'y desire, but when that policy has
been decided upon. and obligations con-
tracted, it is the imperative duty of
every one to sustain the government, so
as to enable it to meet promptly all Of
its liabilities. The ruin of the govern
nent financially, is the prostration of
every individyal in it. IF the govern
ment bonds will not sell, what are State,
county or individual obligations worth?
What security is Of any value, if we
have no government to enforce obliga-
tons?


If these views are correct, there is no
one thing more important at this time
than to sustain the credit Of the gov
ernment This can be done with ease
if the people will but invest a small
part of their surplus in government Sc
curities-Deroit Free Press.
Year: 1864

had majority of the Presidents cho-


sen from the South, as we'll as the control


and management of most Of those cho-


sen from the North. We have had


sixty years of Southern Presidents to


their twenty-four, thus controlling the


Executive department. So Of the Judges


of the Supreme Court, we have had


eighteen from the South, and but eleven
from the North, although nearly four.


tifths Of the judicial business has arisen


in the Free States, yet a majority of the


Court has always been from the South.


This we have required, so as to guard
against any Interpretation Of the Con-
stitution unfavorable to us. In like


manner we have been equally watch
full to guard our interests in the Legis-
lative branch of government. In choos-
ing the presiding Presidents (pro tenn
of the Senate, we have had twenty -four
to their eleven. Speakers of the House,
we have had twenty three and they
twelve. While the majority Of the Rep
resentatives, from their greater popula-
ton, have. always been from the North,
yet we have so generally secured the
Speaker, because he. to great extent,
shapes and controls the legislation of
the country. Nor have we had less
control in every other department of
the general government.


Leaving out of view, for the present,
the countless millions Of dollars you
must expend in war with the North,
with tens of thousands Of your sons
and brothers slain in battle, and offered
up as sacrifices on the altar of your am
bition-and for what, we ask again :?
Is it for the overthrow of the American
Government, established by our com
mon ancestry, cemented and built up
by their sweat and blood, and founded
on the broad principles of Right, jas
tice and Humanity? And as such, I
must declare here, as have often done
before, end which has been repeated
by the greatest and wisest Of statesmen
and patriots in this and other lands, that
1t IS the best and t'eest governnaent-the
most equal IN its rights, the most Just
IN ats decisions, the most lenient IN ats
measures, ard the most inspiring IN its
principles to elecate the race Of men,
that the sun OF heauen erer shone upon.


Now, for you to attempt TO overthrow
such a government as this under which
we have lived for more than three
quarters of century-in which We
have gained our wealth, our standing as
A nation, our domestic safety while the
elements of perils are around US, with
peace and tranquility accompanied with
lnbounded prosperity and rights unas-
'ailed-is the height of madness, folly
and wickedness, to which can neither
end my sanction nor my vote.
Year: 1864

| o the dreary solemn silence


OF house without tle children,


o the strange oppressive stiffness
| Where the children come no morei
All! the longing for the faces,
Faces gone forevermore I!
~Peeping through the open door.
Strange il is to wake at midnight
And not hear the children breathing,
Nothing but the old clock ticking,
Ticking, ticking, by the door.
Strange to see the little dresses
Hanging up there All the morning
And the gaiters-Ah! their patter,


evil hear it never more


On our mirth- -forsaken floor.
What is home without the children?
'Tis the earth without its verdure,
And the sky without its sunshine;


Life is withered to the core!
So we'll leave this weary desert.
And we'll follow the Good Shepherd
10 the greener pastures vernal


Where the lambs have "gone before"


With the Shepherd evermore
Q the weary solemn silence
Ola house without the children,
. the strange oppressive stiffness


Where the children come no more;
All. the longing of the sleepless
For the soft arms Of the children;
All the longing for the faces


Peeping through the open door


Faces gone forever more
Year: 1864




A Washington correspondent of the
Boston Aduertiser gives some interest
ing facts derived from a gentleman who
has spent several weeks in Canada, in
reference to the effect of our war upon
the people of that Province, and espe-
cially upon the laboring classes. Among
the middle classes the greatest dissatis-
faction is said to exist at the presence
OF vast numbers OF runaways from the
States: who have there soughta refuge.
Setting aside the fact that most of these
are the sneaking class, for whom little
respect can be felt, and the further fact
that they are all Southern sympathizers,
their presence is obnoxious for the rea-
son that their competition for work is
exceedingly disastrous to the native
population.


At the best, labor in Canada is not
particularly remunerative ; and the ex-
cess of workmen for the work has re-
duced wages to such figure that the
class dependant upon daily support is
materially Strengthened in circumstances
Of late.


One result of this influx of men who
compete for work is said to be that the
great middle class Of the population is
gradually veering around to more de-
cided sympathy with the North. The
argument is, that the South may be
right, but that the North will ultimately
crush the Rebellion; and that, the
sooner it does so, the sooner will the
runaways from the States return home
and leave the work of Canada to be
done at fair prices by Canadians, who
are justly entitled to its support.
Year: 1864

Thomas Fuller, the old English di-
vine, was a cotemporary of Milton, and
during the time Of the civil wars, wrote
thus quantity of certain, attempts in his
day to cry peace when there was no
peace:


"ILL-DoNE, UNDoNE. Il saw one,
whether out of haste or want of skill,
put mp his sword the wrong way ) it cut
even when it was sheathed, the edge
being transposed where the back should
have been; so that, perceiving his er-
ror, he was fain to draw it out that he
might put it up again.


Wearied and wasted with civil war.
we that formerly loathed the mamma of
peace, because common, could now be
content to feed on it, though full of
worms and purified /; some so desirous
thereof, that they care not on what
terms the war is ended, so it be ended :
but such peace would be but a truce
and the conditions thereof would no
longer be in force than whilst they are
in force. Let US pray that the sword


sheathed the right way; x y =
I otherwise it may justly be suspected
that the, sword put up will be drawn out
again, and the articles of an ill-agree-
ment, though engrossed in parchment,
not take effect so long as paper would
continue"