smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1868

iii instruments of this class.


1t is now several years since the invention and
application to such instruments as the VOX HU-
MANA, which was first applied by its inventor to
the Organs of Mason & Hamlin, who were urged to
introduce it to the public. In its then imperfect
state and especially considering its liability to get
out of order, they were unwilling to adopt it, From
that time continuous experiments Tor its improve
ment have been made in the factory OF the Mason
s. Hamlin Organ Company and elsewhere, which
have at last been eminently successful the result
being the MASON S HAMLIN IMPROVED Vox
HUMANA, comb ming several patents


In combination with the AUTOMATIC BELLOWS
SWELL used only in these Organs, wonderfully in
creases the capacity and beauty of the instrument
impartng delicious qualities of tone, and producing
novel and exquisite efecs especially adding to its
variety and delicacy of expression, and increasing
somewhat, its power. The peculiar excellencies Of
Several Orchestral Instruments successfully i'm
itated and altogether, as frequently characterized
by oTgansts " the effect is fascinating" 1t is sim
pie in construction, free from liability to get out of
order, and requires additional skill for its use
being operated by the ordinary action of the bellows
requiring no separate pedal.
Year: 1868

PRETTY SHARP BoY.-One pleasant
day last summer, l took seat in the
stage coach bound from Fall River to
c.


Among the passengers was n little
gentleman who had possibly seen five
summers. The coach being quite full he
sat in the lap of another passenger.
While on the way, something was said
about pick pockets, and soon the con-
versation became general on that inter
estlng subject.


The gentleman who was then holding
our young friend remarked;


"My fine fellow. how easy ! cou.d
pick your pocket"


"No, you couldn't" replied he ;"I'v'
been looking out for you all the time
Year: 1868

SHORT DREssEs.-Fashion sometimes
takes sensible freak, and as such
freaks arc few and far between, when
they occur they should be recorded. In
this category we place the present fash
ion Of wearing short dresses. What IL
more disgusting than TO see a lady with
hundred dollar dress sweeping up all
the dirt, mud, and tobacco spit on the
streets. This wrinkle is good thing
for the bootmakers too. A shabby pair
of CATERS or balmorals il discarded at
once. AS we often quoted, It's an ill
wind that doesn't blow good to some-
body"
Year: 1868

SpringIs coming the sweet young Spring.
Her beauty and praise let the whole earth sing !!
She's tripping along from the sunny land,
With the seeds of flowers in each lily hand,
With smile of love and queenly air,
And wretth ofyopng yioIets in her haif;
There's sunlight and shade on her polished brow
And the wind kisscth roughly her pale check
0, welcome to Spring, the laughing Spring!
For joy to each heart doth her coming bring.
Old Winter has fed TO his ice.fettered zone
His sceptre is broken, demolished his throne;
And the songs and the tears which attended his
fight


Were songs of rejoicing and tears of delight.
o, there's beauty and grace in bestowlng a tear
To the farewell sigh of the Winter drear
Thrice welcome TO Spring the emerald Spring !
Let valley and hilltop the loud welcome ring
Whilst sweet warbling songsters their tribute


song raise.
All tongues should he vocal with heart-gushing


praise.


How rosy the mornings! How balmy the air
The perfume OF freshness is breathed every ywhere;
And the dewspangled landscape beams soft Oh


the sight,


Like the eyes Of maiden, pure, sparkling and


bright.


r i.a.r
0, welcome to Spring, the life-giving Spring.
With balm and with nectar on each zephyr's


wing;


She comes to the chamber of sorrow and pain.
To quicken the hopes that have languishing


lain


The current of life in the sad heart to renew
And mantle the cheek with health roseate hue
To cheer the despondiRg to battle again,
And polish the links in life's mystical chain.
There's spring time of life for the frost. bound


soil;
There's sprlng-time Of hope for the sons of


toll;


There's spring time ofjoy for the bleeding
heart,
For the sorrow that weeps from the world apart;
Then welcome to Spring, the glorious Springl
Her lessons oflove let us thankfully sing,
Whilst hopes golden pinions with rapture un


fold,
To soar to the Spring which immortals behold,
Year: 1868

and we ride along the eastern slope of the
hill with valley east of us. The town
is built on shoulder or spur of this hill,
ravine ou the north. also on the east
and on the south. Looking across the
eastern raviue we see level plat of few
acres, the only smooth land in the region.
Everywhere else you behold hill sides,
limestone ledges loose rocks, green patch
es, terrace walls, olive groves, fig trees
and grape vines The houses are all OF
stone, well built for a Syrian town, and
there is an air of thrift about the place.
Let the term be comparative, for there is
ar unimaginable difference between the
thrift of Bethlehem and that Of growing
town in the United States. 1t has a
Christian population and great business
that is, as business is reckoned in Pal
es;ine-in the manufacture Of pearl orna-
mehts crosses, crucilAes, ofooches anu
the like The shells are obtained from
the Red Sea.


We are welcomed by the whole traf-
ticking population, who loaded US down
with strings of beads, hanging them on
the pummel Of the saddle. jingling them
in our faces, holding up handful of
pearl crosses, shaking bags filed with the
mix nacks; but getting rid of them by a
stern refusal to purchase, and finding a
quiet place, we may spend a profitable
half hour in thinking over what has hap
pcned here.
Year: 1868




Ihe clerk Of the weather must be decidedly un-
gallant man. While the ball players Of this city and
vicinity are anxious to meet and greet their brethren
from strange cities and strange countries, the
weather clerk sends most unpleasant weather, and
deprves the anxious Of their sport and the op
portuniy to extend their courtesies to the strangers


The Maryland Club, from Baltimore, is In town
for the purpose Of playing with the Atlantic, Eek
ford and Mutual Clubs. Should the weather permit
the Maryland-Eckford game will be played to-day on
the Union grounds, Brooklyn, e D., and the All
England Base BAN Nine win play with picked nine
at the Union grounds at fremont


There should be at least 100 clubs represented at
the State Convention to be held in the Assembly
Chamber at Albany on the 11th prox.


meeting OF the officers Of the association, to
which parties interested In the progress OF the game
are invited will be held on Wednesday 4th prOx.,
at "The Study" The constitution Of the state and
National Associations and the rules Of the game will
be discussed and amendments and alterations Or
dered.


The Committee on Rules of the National Associa-
tion should get together very soon and do the work
up this year carefully, even if slowly and TINS avoid
any unpleasantneSs at the Convention or misunder-
standing or misinterpretation during the year.


There is feeling In favor OF making the National
Association similar to the United States Senae-twO
delegates from each State; or better yet like the
from each State or association The idea OF this Is to
avoid the possibility OF paper clubs being formed to
swell the vote and influence OF an association.


Tomorrow the Mutnals play with the Maryland
Club at the Union grounds and Eckford and Star
play at the Capit0line.
Year: 1868

Clhcinhnt JouInai Oi TaeSuay says OF the LEGAL
money Market


The money market is very stringent With heavy
aenand for loans and little ability to meet it. this
has been the lghtest day for money that has been
experienced during the year. The bankers take as
little paper as possible, and only from depositors
whose claims cannot be ignored ut eight and ten per
cent. In the open market the amount OF paper
offered is very large, and much Of 1t OF character
which is seldom seen on the street. Rates Of interest
are OF secondary importance, TX ak per cent per
month being paid readily and it Is difficult to obtain
much money even at these rates. The receipts Of
exchange are large and increasing, and although
there s a iair mercantile demand the market il
heavy under an excessive supply.


Chicago paper OF the same date remarks:-


Business az the banks is rather quiet but there ia
q very active demand for money from all quarters
chiefly. however, from the grain ana lumber inter-
ests-and the loan market Is exceedingly close and
nrm, with no disposition to accommodate any but
those whose general accounts enttle them to favors
when wanted. Rates OF interest remain unchanged.


The receipts for customs and the receipts, pay.
ments and balances at the SubTreasqyy this city
for the expired portion Of the week have been as
follows
Year: 1868

The transactions for the past days show little
improvement the business Of the prevons week fair
consupve demand has prevailed and, owing to the great
reduction of stock and the smaness Of Importation prices
generally well maintained some time since
important transactions occurred In the importing line
The demand for bourbon and whses continues good


The following the latest foreign articles
Year: 1868

and two rcnnywcights of gold a,o
delivered by the foreman to tho work
man, who, if slSiliul, will return twcn~
ty thousand leaves, or eighty books,
together with ono ounce and six pen
nywoights of cuttings.


The leaf in this perfection is so
thin that q hair OF the head falling in
between tho leaves and tho tool will
cut tea or twelve OF the leaves. Ard
although this leaf is tho thiauc8t sub
stance known to science, Il is perfectly
air-tiSho.
Year: 1868

A broad-shouldcrcd German girl re-
Gently met an exquisite on street
crossing in Cincinnati, where one or
the other must turn out into the mud.
The exquisite didn't care to dirty his
boots, and in an insulting manner or
dercd tho girl aside. Her reply was
a blow from the shoulder, which sent
the swell clean of lis feet into tho
mud, and she calmly stepped over his
PROSTATE form, passing on dry shod
Year: 1868

He droops his plumy, snow soft wings,


lie waves his baimy hand,
And wide the gate of silence swings


That guards the shadowy land.
Forgot is Time, the sentinel


That stands outside the door
The gloomy trains Of care as well


That clogged our steps before
o river of oblivion


Thy daughters are sweet and deep,
For Memory slumbers on her throne,


Rocked by the angel Sleep.
There is face whose loveliness


Is marred by hues of care;
But Sleep hath swept it with kiss,
And made it smooth and fair.
There is a worn and weary brain,


That rests until the morn!
There is a heart that beats with pain,


That feels no more forlorn.
O Deaths fair brother how divine


Must be that slumber deep,
More sweet, more calm, more free than thine,
When his beloved sleep.
Year: 1868

The following receipt Is said TO be
worth a thousand dollar 10 every house
keeper Take one pound OF sal soda
anJ half pound Of unslacked lime and
put them in a gallon Of water. boil lwen-
ly minules, let II stand llll cool. then
drain OF and put 10 small jug. or jar.
Soak your dirty clothes over night, or uu-
II! they are wei through, then wiring them
out. and rub on plenty Of soap, snG in one
bn:ler OF the clothes we'll covered with
water. add one teacupfUll Of the washing
Auid, boil half hour briskly, then wash
them thoroughly with one suds, rinse. and
your clothes will look better Than The old
way Of washing twice before cooling.
Thus is en- inVslu.bIs receipt, sDd every
poor woman should try it.
Year: 1868

Last evening was the benefit of Mark
Smith, but the audience was not SO compli-
mentary as it would have been had not sen.
sational plays at the Varieties and Academy
drawn off those who otherwise would 90 to
a performance of the legitimate drama. 1t
is not necessary to bestOw praise on the act
ing of MIR. Smith. His talents are recog-
nized. This evening Miss Fanny B. Price
enters upon an engagement at the ST.
Charles and will appear as Fanci0n. She
ranks high in the profession. Foul Play y
is in rehearsal
Year: 1868

From the Frankfort Commonwealth.


For some months past portion of
our citizens have been engaged in pros
pecting and testing the qualities and
character of n gold mine located in An
derson county, some two miles from
the Kentucky river. They have pa
tiently investigated its reported val
ues, the nature of 'he rock in which the
particles were found, the dip of the
strata, and every matter tending to
demonstrate its impracticabllity or It's
wealth. From the analyses made by
eminent scientific men, it appears to US
there are indications of gold IN paying
quantities. A discussion of the specific
question of the value of this mine
which has recently taken place between
a Professor Vaughn, of Cincinnati, and
its preprietors, has brought to light the
certificates of the several assayers who
have made tests of rocks from the
mines, some of which are very rich in
results.


These assays certainly demonstrate
the existence of gold and silver. The
next question is whether it is In paying
quantities. A certain amount OF capt.
tai must be raised to buy machluery,
crush the rock, and extract the precious
metal. The returns made must justify
this expenditure. The assays show
strong indications of favorable results
and further experiments are oaly neces'
sary to prove that we have a gold mine
of wonderful wealth at our very doors.


The skepticism Of old miners ana OF
scientific men as TO the existence OF
gold in paying quantities IN this NINE
arises mainly from the character OF for
on-limestone-in which the gold is
found. Gold is seldom found In the ter
tiary or silurian formation, and can only
exist there by some extraordinary effect
of nature. This seems to be the fact IN
this case. A slight tissure in the rock, as
large as thehand, whose sides were brok-
en- off and tested, marks the place where
experiment was first made on the dlscov-
cry of the presence of geld. A tunnel
was next drilled into the rock, nrst
horizontally and then downward. The
strata of limestone, which at first was
level, suddenly changed its angle to
sharp dip, indicating an upheaval at
some time, when the rock was in a
molten state. In all rock taken out,
gold was found in greater or lesser
quantities. Its presence there must
have resulted by injection while the
reck was yet subjected to intense heat,
and its particles displaced. The pres
ence of sand also aids this theory.
Year: 1868

The following are some of the more
important rings that are now manifuLa-
ting Congress for special favors and for
the enactment of Laws for legalizing
public plunder:


The Treasury ring.


The whisky ring.


The steamship subsidy ring.


The telegraph monopoly ring.


The land grab ring.


The protective tariff ring.


The Indian agents ring.
Year: 1868

RE- The New York Ners thus con-
cludcs an elaborate examination into the
Election probabilities.


After this survey of the whole field,
~e say in all candor that we believe that
Grant cannot possibly get one hundred
Electoral votes, and we doubt whether ne
will get seventy five.
Year: 1868

As we understand the public mind
says the Pittsburg Commercial, thou
sands of moderate Democrat are set
tling down in the conviction that it
will never do to elect Seymour and
Blair, and that the election of Grant
ard Colfax is demanded by every
consideration Of patrio tism aud inter
est, The moderate views, personal
character, aud tried capacity of Grant
give them great confidence that peace
and stability will result from his e.
lection, while turmoil, and perhaps
war and bloodshed, would necessa-
rily result from the restoration Of the
rebels in the election Of Seymour aud
Blair. If can understand any
thing from what we see and hear, at
home and abroad, this is a fair state
msnt OF the drift of feeling among
the people without any party dis
tinction.
Year: 1868

at Charleston, s. O., by saying:


yield to none in devotion to that
Lost Cause for which we fought.
Never shall admit that the cause
itself failed, and that the principles
which gave it life we're wrong. Never
shall | brand the men who upheld it
20 nobly as rebels or traitors
Should this dear old mother Of ours
call her sons together to defend her
affairs, if life aud volition are left to
NE, none will respond more cheerful
ly and promptly than myself.


Tbs :" dear old mother iS South
Carolina, the State which led the way
in rebellion. The son who manifests
such charming flial devotion in the
cause Of treaton, constructed the
chief plank in tho Democratic plat
form and took leading part in the
nomination Of the Democratic candi.
date.
Year: 1868

The Chicago Post says; "The last
act of the rebels before the war was
to vote the Democratic ticket. The
first act of the rebels after the war
was to vote the Democratic ticket.
AS there was but one step from De-
mocraey into rebellion, there was but
ono step from rebellion back into De-
mocracy," Loyal and Union-loying
people will not vote for party that
stand in such close relations to trail
tors that the latter ay to it as to a
city of refuge,
Year: 1868

All the ballot boxes were sealed last even.
ing and taken to the station houses tor safe
keeping, guarded by one man for the Chief
of Police, one for the Sheriff, one for the
Republican party, and one for the Rebels.
Year: 1868

For tho fourth time within three years
congress has reduced the taxes, The
thirty-pinth congress took off fifty or sixty
m'llions then came the removal Of the
tax of raw cotton, and now the abolition Of
burdens on industry By the present con
gress. That Is The true Republican policy,
Year: 1868

HARD TINES IN New ENGLANp.-The
Springfield Republican thus al!udes to the
hard times now pressing the people OF
New England


Scarcity of work, a decline in wages,


thousands out Of employment, and other
thousands earning barely enough to keep
body and soul toge ther-these are some
o. the prevailing facts in the cities and


manufacturing towns, that mark this as a


hard winter, and we fear it will prove


much the hardest since the war commenc-
ed. The skilled artisans, who have been


receiving wages in proportion to the in


creased cost of living for the past six
years, have saved something, and will not


be brought to any actual distress by few


months of idlencss or half work. Not SO
the common day laborers. An inflated


currency made them poorer from the first,


and they have nothing to fall back upon


wien out Of work, in most cases. Hap
PLY, however, there is no general inan-
cial breakdown and suspension of busi-


ness. In some departments of labor there
is temporary pause, in others a contraction


OF both work and wages, but still the large
majority are employed, and are earning a


comfortable subsistence. If congress, by
reducing taxation and the expense Of the


government, by establishing the national
finances on u secure and permanent basis,


and by giving the south an opportunity to


recover itself from the desolation of the
war, shall restore confidence to CONNER
cial circles, we may reasonably expect q
revival of business in tho early spring.
Year: 1868

In addition to the above we may add
that this matter was in the courts, and was
to be tried about the middle of December.
The Company were ready for trial, but Mr..
Slyman was not, and on his own motion
it was postponed, and he, by his counsel,
wrote requesting an opportunity to settle.
This was given, and the result is that Mr..
Slyman discounts his claim Sl;270, or near
lly one half. This approaches about fair
settlement for all his loss, and was the
object desired by the Company in refus-
ing to pay the whole amount, and being
willing to stand law suit.
Year: 1868

While in one of our street cars a few days
ago, | overheard conversation between
two elderly gentlemen, on the present
political aspect of affairs in our state.


They were both quite respectable in per.
sonal appearance, and evidently belonged
to that class easily identified as the waning
chivalTy.


These desponding old gentlemen uttered
several profound predictions in regard to
the future determination of Republican
politics and all concerned herewith in this
state; but as they have proved to be false
prophets in so many instances within the
last ten years, was not very uneasy in my
seat and therefore enjoyed the entertain
ment hugely. 1t was not long after the
conversation began when discovered that
familiar old ass, arrayed as usual in the
habiliaments Of the lion. One remarked
that he feared the constitution would be
adopted. The other replied with the most
solemn emphasis that if ii was there could
be no living here, meaning of course those
who are of his way ofthinking. On hearing
this expression my mind was at once
carried back to the scenes of the July riot of
1886, and the circumstance OF a glitterinl
revolver in the hands of an insolent and
brutal policeman, fourished over my head
and thrust in my face, accompanied with
threats OF instant death, and for no other
reason than that he suspected me of being
in sympathy with the Republican or Union
party. Iwould like TO say to these men
that in view OF what has passed and what IS
now taking place, it is clear that if any
party has grounds of apprehension lest the
other should aeeede to power in this state,
it is the Republican.


Indeed, iegard 1t as one of the absolute
necessities Of the times that the Republican
party should ascend to power in this state.
These braying prophets need have no fears
but that they can live here in perfect Sc
eurity when the Republican party comes in
power, which will certainly be in q few
weeks at farthest. They have, however,
one great lesson to learn, that should have
been learned long ago, viz: TO respect the
opinions of others and deal Justly with their
fellew-citizens of every grade.


The time haspa SD when menin thise0nn-
try can arrogate TO themselves rights and
privileges they do not possess. Every tub
must stand on its own bottom In the future.


INDEX.
Year: 1868

Desiring not to do injustice to any class of
citizens, we publish the following card in
compliance with the request of the author.
Ed.


NEW ORLEANS, March %, 1868.
EDITOR REPUBLICAN


In your article headed "John MuIlaly,n
you say I'VE are aware of the power of
Celtic Imagination; we are not unmindful of
the graceful fancy which gilds even the
mendicancy of the fOinest pizzdntyy in the
'gladtd." In any sense the paragraph is not
very amiable one; but used in connection
with Mr.. Mullaly it is still more objection
able. That man has done nothing that |
am aware of to identify himself with the
Irish peasant. He comes from part of the
country where with few exceptions the
identity stands on the side of the peoples
prosecutors. He is about as much Of an
lrishman as the people he upholds here are
American. From AS TO '6S he has left no
impression on their memories for act done
or word spoken against the iron misrule
OF foreign power over his native land.
Speaking of such men, beg OF you to CON
nne your remarks within the same narrow
limits as he does his nationality give them
Southern scope if you will, but make him
no more Irish in his responsibilities than he
makes himself, and that will not be much.
1Itor one object to giving him such unmer-
tied distinction.


Yours sincerely, FRESHMAN.