smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1860

1t is desired that every Wide Awake in
the city viii make his arrangements to
participate in the grand parade tins even
ing. The weather promises to be pleasant,
the streets will be dry, and everything har-
monies towards making the demonstration
one of the most beautiful ever seen in our
city. e there be any Wide Awake who
cannot possibly take part in the meeting,
it is particularly desired that he will have
his uniform filed by some one who can
We have, or should have, near 800 uniforms
in the city. See to it, boys, that the whole
number is out.


Several Of our friends from the country
expect to be with US and take part in the
procession, and we have made arrangements
by which they will be furnished with
torches without drawing on the lamps Of
the Wide Awakes. We want to have a
booming procession, such as old Wander
burgh never saw before, and we viii have if
the Wide Awakes in the city do their duty.
Year: 1860

VIRGINIA RErUBLICANs.-W were hand
ed, last evening, by gentleman of our city,
an invitation for 4 grand Wide Awake
Ball to come OF in Wheeling Virginia on
the Goth inst. The Republicans of Wheel
ing fought nobly during the campaign just
terminated, and demonstrated conclusiyeIy
that hereafter RepubIicanism Will not he
confined alone to the free States. We say
all honor to those gallant men who first en-
listed in the good cause in the Mother
of States, and who dared to stand mp for
the right, let who would oppose We wish
the Wide Awakes, on the occasion OF their
ball, n pleasant time
Year: 1860

house be blaze of light 1t is but few
minutes work and will add greatly to the
beauty of the demonstration. The business
houses and dwellings of every Republican
should indicate the joy he feels over the
peaceful triumph of the principles he advo
Gates
Year: 1860

Bg~It is expected that the business men
of our city who feel like rejoicing over the
success of sold Abe " will take a hand in
the meeting tonight. Turn out and let
US have a glorious time
Year: 1860

LITTLE Jersey ALL RIGHT.-It Will be seen
by our dispatches that the official returns
from this state show that only three names
on the fusion ticket have been successful.
The remaining four electors are Republi-
cans. Thus New Jersey also wheels into
line Now If California and Oregon come
out right the column will be unbroken. We
have faith to believe they also will repu-
diate the bogus democracy
Year: 1860

A FIRST RATE NOTICE FOR THE NKKDLE-
Needle work is thus gracefully eulogized by
Nathaniel Hawthorne, in 1.-THE Marble
Faun."


There is something extremely pleasant, and
even touchirg-at least, OF very sweet, soft,
and winning effect-in this popularity OF
needle work, distinguishing men from women.
Our own sex is incapable of any such by-piay
aside from the main business OF life but wo-
men-be they of what earthly rank they may,
however gifted with intellect or genius, or en-
dowed with awful beauty-haye always some


little handiwork ready to fill up the tiny gap


of every vacant moment. A needle is familiar


to the fingers of them all. queen, no doubt,


plies it on occasions the woman-poet can use


1t as adroitly as her pen the woman's eye that


has discovered new star, turns from Its


glory to send the polished little instru-


ment cleaning along the hem OF her ker-
And they have the advantage of US In this
respect. The slender thread of silk or cotton
keeps them united with the small, familiar,
gentle interests Of life, the continually ope-
rating influences Of which do so much for the
health of the character, and carry OF what
would otherwise be dangerous acc uMniaiion
Of morbid sensibility. vast deal OF human
sympathy runs along this electric line, stretch
ing from this throne TO the wicker chair OF Inc
hum blest seamstress, and keeping high ana
low in q species Of communion with their
kindred beings. Methinks it Is token OF
healthy and gentle characteristics. when
| women of accomplishments and high Thoughts
love TO sew, especially as they are never more
| at home with their own hearts than when %
| occupied.
Year: 1860

The GREAT FI0HT.-It is not known that
the fight between Heenan and Sayers was
originally fixed tor Monday, but it is believed
that from fear of interruption by the authOri-
ties, it took place on Friday last In that case
the news of the result, for which SO many are
waiting with great anxiety, would be brought
by the steamship Africa, which will be due At
New York about Thursday of next week.
There is some probability that she will be in
tercepted of Cape Race, in which case the
news will reach this side earlier in the week.
Year: 1860

TIE JOKE OF THE OIL REGIoNs.--Tho
following story is current in Titssvillc, In
a neighborhood on the creek lived and
labored son of Vulcan, who with his lin
tied means, had barely enough to secure a
small piece of land and to obtain a scanty
living tor his rising family. The ideas of
the children had been taught to shoot but
little in any direction towards knowledge
and refinement, and he little expected to
be anything else but the village blacksmith
But when the oil fever broke out, learning
the success of his neigbors in finding oil =,
he thought that he might while away his
spare hours in drilling hole upon his own
homestead lot; and having tools convent
ent, he went to work, and, after few
weeks Of patient industry, was successful
in obtaining good show of oil.


TWAS soon noiscd about the village, and
the blacksmith was somebody at once. He
had a daughter, almost unnoticed and un-
huOhuj Dul wiz nOW bCNuillC JlOIC an OD-
joct of interest to the few young men in
that small community, 1t at once became
a question how to bre ak the ice of former
Indifference, and to secure favorable ac-
quaintance with this hciross of the oil well.
For while the natural timidity of the
boys kept them aloof; but at last one of
the boldest and best-favored among them
determined to try his luck, and on Sunday
evening, attired in his best, resolutely
marched forward and offered to escort the
damsel home, imagine his chagrin when
she turning upon him look of lofty inde-
pendcnco that would have done credit to
Broadway belle, replied in language
more severe than chastc "Nonscnso you
can't come that Dad has struck lie {"
Year: 1860

BUSINESS MAN.-Thc road along
which the man of business travels in pur-
suit of competence or wealth is not q
macademizod one, nor does it ordinary
lead through the pleasant scenes and by
wcll-springs of delight. On the contrary
it is rough and rugged path, with "wait
abit' thorns, and full Of pit falls, which
can only be avoided by the exercise of
watchful care and circumspcction. After
each days journey over this worse than
corduroy turnpike, tho wayfarcr needs
something more than test Ho requires
solace and he deserves it. He is weary
of the dull prose of life, and thirst for
the poetry. Happy is the business man
who can find that social and that poetry
at home, Warm greetings from loving
hearts, found glances from bright eyes.


The welcome shouts of children, the
thousand little arrangements for our COM
fort and enjoyment that silently tell of
thoughtful and expectant love; the gentle
ministratons that disencumber us into an
old easy seat before we are aware of it.
These and like tokens of affection and
sympathy constitute the poetry, which re-
concilo us to the prose of life, Think of
this, yo wives and daughters Of business
men. Think of the tolls, tho anxietics,
the notifications and wear that fathers
undergo to secure for you comfortable
homes, and compensate them for their
trials by making them happy by their own
freside.
Year: 1860

STRICTLY TRUE.-An eccentric Amer
lean was lately visiting an English noble
man at his seat in the South of England,
Our fellow. countryman had habit of say
ing, Chow very appropriate p by way of
commondation, to almost everything he
approved Of, whether apropos or not. The
statuary around the grounds received this
favorable notice so frequently that the
host became nottled, and determined to
non plus his guest. So stopping before
the family burying ground, he pointed TO
a figure on horseback, and said "How
do you like that statue of General Jack,
son ~ GLOW very appropriate !" was the
answer GLOW do you make that out ~
ooh, General Jackson was apt to be found
among dead Engishmen," was the ready
reply,
Year: 1860

How extremely difficult it has in all
ages been found, to convince the Apprep-
ticc that his own interest and prosperity
are advanced exactly in proportion to tha
degree of faithlulness with which he di,
charges his duties to his employer, and the
cxertioh he makes to promote his master
interest. This arises in a measure. from
the proncness of young men to take thought
only for the present They do not gen
orally give themselves the least anxiety
about the future, and seem to forget thai
they too may at some period not far distant
become masters and employers, and called
upon to occupy responsible stations in so.
cicty.


We have often been panied to witness
the want of respect manifested by appren-
tices for their employers, and the degree
of indifference and neglect shown by tho
former towards the interest of the latter
Indeed so extensive has been the mischief
arising from this ruinous and mischieyious
course OF apprentices, that the question is
already ngitated among employers whether
the trouble and pcrplexity of boys at the
present day, do not overbalance all tho
value of their services.


These things ought not so to be, md It
need not be thus. Let our young friends
reflect on what we have said, and each ask
himself if all and more is not true; and
let him resolve at once that it shall be no
longer true of them. We beseech you be
faithful and respectful to those under
whose charge and guardianship you have
been placed, for by so doing you will not
only secure the confidence and respect of
all around you, but it will prepare you for
course of taithfulness to yourselves in af-
ter life, and place within your reach, i'm
portant advantages when you come to act
for yourself.
Year: 1860

THE Milkaukie Sentinel says there are
now about a thousand orphans in that city,
rendered so by the Lady EIgin calamity,
Many of these children are thrown upon
the charity Of Che community
Year: 1860

This Chart is the product of the careful and
copiouS reading, the accurate reflection and
diligent research of Mrs. Mary w. B. Hicks;
and the work exhibits a judicious selection
and instructive collation. Of significant facts.
This Chart is not intended to teach history,
hut to aid in directing the learners attention
to, and in fixing in his memory, those promi-
nent events which are at once the summation
of antecedent forces, and the sources from
which subsequent influences go forth upon
their missions of injury or benefcence and for
the attainment Of these ends, it will be found
largely helpful. For purposes of reference
this Chart is all that convenience, could desire
or exactness demand.


The great periods of British History are
clearly defined, and the characteristic occur
rences of each distinctly marked in their chro-
biological order; and this, too, without incum-
bering the work with unretainable details; thus
making it available alike for the school room,
the office, and the parlor.


In studying physical geography more is ac
quired by learning the extent and direction Of
mountain chains, the course of rivers, &c,
than by seeking to burden the mind with to
biographical lninutia. In like manner, in the
study of history, the principal facts should
mainly challenge consideration. These are
the mountain chains of the historical cosmos;
each peak of which tells of the explosive en-
ergy of the forces that have been operative in
the heart of society, and from these flow the
streams that irrigate the social soil, causing it
to bring forth the fruits and flowers OF true
civilization and real refinement, or the nox-
ious weeds Of false and corrupt politeness.


| will only add, that, by whomsoever it is
desired thus to study history, the Chart Of
Mrs. Hicks will be found valuable assistant


P. LANE.
Year: 1860

The above was an inscription on a banner
in the procession Of Black Republicans at
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, Sep
tember e. At that Convention the Hons.
Thos. Corwin and B. F. Wade, Of Ohio, wore
speakers. Yet the South is told that there is
no danger from such party having control
of the Federal Government Was there ever
such an infatuation, in the history of man, as
now peryades large portion OF the North?
With every inducement that could or ought
to control human action to live at peace with
their brethren of the South, they are never
theless reckless in pushing matters to the last
extremity Of patriotic forbearance. And
what can Pittsburg expect from this hostility
to the South? Let any one see the steam
boats laden with her productions for Southern
markets, and the healthy, auimating, cheering
blessings to her industry and her people from
Southern trade annually, and say, is there
any wisdom in this warfare, which must end
in alienation between the sections, and utter
prostration and ruin to their interests? We
appeal to every rejecting, judicious, unpreju-
diced man in Pittsburg to say what would be
the condition Of that people if they were
suddenly deprivedof the trade they now have
with their brethren Of the South? And also
how long do they or can they expect to retain
it, when they revere the memory of those
who have murdered Southern citizens, and
would, if successful, have carried blood and
rapine to every Southern lireside and family


These are important questions, and are
worthy the serious attention Of the consider
ate men of all clsses and conditions. Mr..
CorWin, especiaslu, is considered i Conservative
in the ranks of the Black Republicans !; and
yet not one word of rebuke had he for this
incmdiary. sentiment.
Year: 1860

Gov. Gist, of South Carolina. has issued his
proclamation conrening the Legislature OF that
State in extraordinary session on the first
Monday in November next "that they may
be present on the Tuesday following to ap-
point electors of President and Vice President,
in conformity to the act Of Congress, and also
that they may, if advisable, take action for the
safety and protection Of the State"
Year: 1860

Mr.. Seward is resolved that there shall be
no misrepresentation of the black republican
policy. His Western tour is devoted to the
incubation of the irrepressible conflict doc
trine in all its force and fulness. The latest
edition comes from st. Joseph, on the western
frontier of Missouri


Il will dwell for one moment on this ex-
traordinary scene, full of assurance on many
points and interesting to every one Of you as
1t Is to me. 1t teaches that there is no differ
ence whatever In the nature, constitution, or
character of the people Of the several States OF
this onion, or Of the several sections of this
Union. They are all of one nature, birth,
and educated in the same sentiments. Al
though many of them came from distant
lands, still the very fact of being American
citizens is sufficient to make them all alike.
will tell you why this is so. The reason
is simply this The democratic principle that
every man ought to be the owner Of the soil
that he cultiyates, and the owner of tho limbs
and the head that he applies to that culture,
has been adopted in some of the States earlier
than in others; and where it was adopted
earliest it has worked out the fruits of higher
advancement, OF greater enterprise, Of greater
prosperity. Where it has not been adopted
enterprise and industry have languished in
proportion. But IL is going through; it is
band to go through. As it has already gone
through eighteen States Of the Union SO it is
bound to go through oil Of the other fifteen. II
IS bound to 90 through all of the ai,ty-thret
States Of The Unioia, for the simple reason that
1t as GOING THROUGH THE WORLD"


1t has heen the habit of the abolition press
to vilify Missouri, and the vicinity of st. Jo'
seph in particular, as the home of 'bordel
ruffiansm p yet in that very locality, in a
slave State, MIR. Seward was permitted, unin'
terruptedly and peacefully, to proclaim an
aggressive war as the end and aim of the
Black Republican party! The motives O
the Missourians will be appreciated They
have at least vindicated their character fol
courtesy in allowing the New York Senator
thus to herald an attack upon ono OF then
own institutions. Some will think that they
are carrying freedom ofspeech little too far
At any rate, they have had the opportunit,
of hearing from Mr.. Stewards lips declara
ton which commits Lincoln and his party t.
| the fullest measure of ahaIition
Year: 1860

A singular accident occurred at PanoIA,
Miss, few days since. A pistol fell out Of
the breast pocket Of man named Wilborn,
whilst swinging hammer preparatory TO
throwing it, and the hammer striking the
anvil the pistol was discharged, blowing the
whole Of the upper portion Of bis bead of, aud,
Of course, killing him instantly.
Year: 1860

lCOnhuhtcdted.


EDITORS JoURNAL:-I do not wish to in-
trude on your valuable space, but as the
Ides of November are coming on with the
velocity of time, verifying the old adage
that time and tide wait for no man = and
as next November will be the most eventful
month that has occurred in the history of
our country, since the signing of that i'm
mortal document that declared to the Sow
ereigns of the Old World that all men ,Oere
created free and equal and as it will then
he decided whether the rule or ruin policy
of the government under which we have been
living, shall still continue TO govern US with
its ruinous policy, for which we can only
bring the licentiousness of Rome as paral-
lei, and which has left US, as a nation, on
the verge of bankruptcy ask the old
Wings of Indiana what they intend to do
in the approaching struggle? To be sure,
we have two good and great men at the head
of the Union Ticket, both old Wings, tried
and true. But what can we do for them in
Indiana? We may give them some eight or
ten thousand Votes, which would only throw
the State for one who has shown in every
action of his past political career that he
has no political honesty in his composition;
whose policy has been a reckless ambition;
and who has used any new hobby that
could be invented to further his schemes of
aggrandizement. 81 am Stephen A. Doug
las l want to be President and | will be
any thing to obtain the prize" has been his
cry.


But can old Wings suffer themselves to
be duped and gulled by any such blind and
egregious folly? Can the remnant of that
once grand old party so far forget the men,
ory of their gallant and gifted champion
Harry of the West-as to vote or even in
directly vote for one who, with ruthless
hand, destroyed that noblest work of their
Champion-the Missouri Compromise?
This will be the man whom every old
Whig will indirectly vote for by supporting
the Union candidates in the State of Indi-
diana. Every Douglas man will tell you,
gloatingly, that every vote You give for
Bell and Everett in this State is half a vote
for their candidate.


Now, then, let us show them that though
we are few in numbers we are incorrupt-
ibe, and still recognize our Old battle-cry
of 4" Down with tine Sham Democracy"
Let US use every honorable and efficient
means that is in our power, while we have
the chance, to crush the monster now and
forever. The only reliable way we can do
it. is to rally our entire strength until the
day of election, and throw our whole in
/ iuence for the gallant son of Kentucky
| Honest Old Abe. BY doing this, Indiana
can be redeemed, and her electoral vote en-
rolled among the gallant States which Will
cast their votes for the nobIest work of
Gods creation-AB Honest Nan


Let them call US Black Republicans Abo-
ltionists, or any thing they please their
calling US so will not make US so. The
proud satisfaction of defeating the Democrat
ic party will amply repay US for all they
can say or do. We can tell them, Let those
laugh who win.


If these few remarks are worthy of your
attention, you can use them as you see fit
and | still, though intending to support
Old Abe, remain an OLD WHIG.
Year: 1860

FALSE ALARM-Wh hen the wind storm
on Sunday evening was at its highest, an
alarm of fire was given, which called out
the engines, and filed the streets with an
excited crowd. In q short time, however,
it was discovered that the alarm was caus-
ed by the burning out of chimney in the
western part of the city, and the streets re-
sumed their wanted quietude. Had fire
broken out during the storm it would have
been hard to manage, and must have created
dreadful havoc when urged on by such 3
wind as that of Sunday evening.
Year: 1860

EsA- The Enquirer intimated on Friday
that it was Black Republican roguery for
US to announce Bell and Everett speech
from Mir. James W. Howard. Ne will in
form the new Bell and Everett organ that
we have in our possession a letter from Mr.


Howard requesting US to give notice of the
meeting. We gave the notice as q matter
of accommodation to the writer, supposing
that were also obliging tue Bell men. The
speech we presume was not made; why, we
do not know There was no design on our
part in the publication other than to do a
courtesy to party that has no organ here
Year: 1860

SU1ClDE.-Last Friday evening, DR.. Chas
Winter was found dead in his office, on the
corner Of Sycamore and Second streets, and
under circumstances which indicated that
he had put an end to his existence by taking
poison. A letter addressed to the Coroner
was found on his person, stating as a reason
for committing the act that his whole life
had been series of misfortuneS, and that
he was tired of living The CoronerS jury
rendered verdict of suicide.
Year: 1860

pa Read the communication from the
pen of an Old Whig" The gallant fol-
lowers of Clay see the net that is spread for
them by the Sham Democracy; they see
that by voting for Bell and Everett in Indi-
ana they are doing worse than throwing
away their votes-they are in fact assisting
Stephen A. Douglas the man who psed to
delight to call Henry Clay, black leg, muir
derer, corruptionist, and every other infa-
nous epithet ever invented by the children
of darkness against the great and glorious
Kentucky statesman. Few, indeed, will
be the true friends of that great and good
man, who will now help the party which
slandered him to his grave. Vengeance
against the foul party has been long delay
ed; but it IS coming soon, thanks be to Re
tributive Justice