smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1862

the poles remaining about six feet in length.
Three or four Indians, by turns, would
take up, individually, one of these burn
ing pieces of wood, and apply it to his
naked body, already black with powder.
These tormentors presented themselves on
every side of him with the burning fag-
goIs and poles. Some of the squaws took
broad boards, upon which they would
carry quantity of burning Goals and hot
embers and throw ON him, SO that in a
short time he had nothing but Goals and
fire and hot ashes to walk upon. Il


Colonel Crawford, at this period ef
his sufferings, besought the Almighty to
have mercy on his soul, spoke very low,
and bore his torments with the most manly
fortitude. He continued in all the ex
tremities of pain for an hour and three
quarters or two hours.longer, as near as
| can Judge, when, at last, being almost
exhausted, he lay down. They then
scalped him, and repeatedly threw the
scalp in my face, telling me that was my
great Captain An old squaw got a
board, took parcel of Goals and ashes,
laid them on the back of his head, after
he had been scalped. He then raised
himself upon his feet and began to walk
round the post. They next put burning
stick to him, but he seemed more insensi-
BILE to pain than before"


Doctor Knight was then removed and
did not see him die, but subsequently saw
his bones. He was himself condemned
to die in the same manner, at a distant
place, but escaped from his guard and
made his way back to the settlements, to
tell the horrid tale. Colonel Craw ford S
son and son-in-law were burned at the
Shawnese town.


Thus the Indians obtained terrible
retaliation for the unprovoked and wanton
murders of their innocent brethren. And
who shall blame them for espousing the
cause of those whose religious scruples
would not allow them to defend them
selves ? We may, perhaps, blame them


for their subsequent cruel deeds, but We
are justly bound, at the same time, to take
into consideration the fearful provocation,
and remember that they at least were un-
enlightened savages, who only executed


the savage laws by which they were gov
erned When Christians turn savages


have they a right to complain of being
dealt with in the same manner?
Year: 1862

TO state that would enable them to defy
vastly superior foe.


The enemy in large force are on the
east side of the Chickahominy, and threat
en- not only Gen. Nc Glellans right wing.
but tbs navigation of the James river.
These twin purposes will give employment
to the fotilla, and on the activity and
efficiency of the gunboats very great
deal depends. The construction of bat
terieS 50 as to interrupt the navigation of
the river would be laying direct siege to
Gen. Mcclellan position, and would place
has army in an extremely critical situa-
ton. 1t may well be expected batteries
will be planted on the left bank of the
river, masked until prepared to open on
our transports. In view of the probabili-
ties in this regard, quite number of yes
sells and other transports on their way up
have been turned back toward Newport
News.


Tokeep the river open, and the channel
of supplies and communication free, viii
require all the activity of which the navy
are capable, for upon the gunboats will
devolve that important duty. The penin-
sula is virtually in the hands of the rebels
again and though they will not be likely
to divide their strength by sending any
considerable force any great distance be-
low the Chickahominy, they nevertheless
could find no serious opposition to their
progress nearly the whole length of the
route so late travelled by the army of the
Potomac, if they feel disposed to revisit
the Peninsula.
Year: 1862

and be it assisted to bring out Therenody
or Threnodial Ode on a similar PLAN
Possibly this will incite the Muse of some
bard without prize, but we say if prize
is given, let the inducement and plan be
worthy of its object.


We have now finished our humble trib-
ute to the memory of our distinguished
citizen. Having waited for some time
ere undertaking the Office, expecting to
see an announcement that an able bio
grapher had undertaken the task, thus it
Under such circumstances,
the foregoing is respectfully submitted to
the anxious expectants.


CAMBRIAN.
Year: 1862

r,crt Of this kind, if successful in drawing
off Republican votes under false pEctensss,
pcakens the party and jcopa1ds the State
ticket to such degree that lie who lends
it his countenance and support should be
ma1ktd as worse Tory than the Tories
Themselves Induce ten Republicans to vote
for Stiles in the Third District, or Hendcr-
son in the Fifth, and five Of them will neg
lcct to vote for 1ngersoll, Butler and Bate
man. Such disorganization is fatal, and
those who arc promoting it arc assuming a
tremendous responsibility.
Year: 1862

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF VIRGINIA, July
23.-Commanders of army corps, divisions,
brigades, and detached commands will pro-
ceed Immediately to arrest all disloyal male
citizens within their lines or within their
reach in their respective stations. Such as
are willing to take the oath of allegiance to
the United States and will furnish sufficient
security for its observance, shall be permitted
to remain at home and pursue in good faith
their accustomed avocations. Those who re-
fuse shall be conducted to the south beyond
the extreme pickets of this army and be no.
tilted that if found again any where within
our lines or at any point in the rear, they will
be considered spies and subjected to the ex-
treme rigor of military law If any person
having taken the oath of allegiance as above
specified shall be found to have violated it, he
shall be shot and his property seized and ap-
piled to the public use. All communication
with any person whatever living within the
lines of the enemy is positively prohibited ex-
cept through the military authorities and in
the manner specified by military law, and any
person concerned in writing or in carrying let
ters or messages in any other way will be con-
sidered and treated as a spy within the lines
of the United States army.


By command of MAJOR GENERAL Pope.
Year: 1862

The Xenia Torch Light is now published


and edited by w. 7. Bascom, Esq, so long


the efficient member and Secretary of the


Republican State Central Committee In


publishing the call for a Union State Con-


yention on the 2lst of August neXt-a call


''as broad and general as was the call of


last year, and which was endorsed by the
people with a majority of over fifty thou


sand for its nominees" that able journal


remarks:


The same reason that induced patriots


of all parties last year to lay aside party


trammels, and to come together on one


broad platform of hearty support of the
Government in its war with traitors against
itsvery existence, continues with increas-
ed force at the present time. In common
with others we regretted that as an organ
ization, the Democratic party did not last
year accept the very fair and patriotic
offer of the Republican State Central
Committee. The result, however, showed
that from ten to twenty thousand of the
bestand most loyal men of that party,
refused longer to follow the onrrnpt and
selfish dictation of their former partisan
leaders, but enrolled themselves in the
ranks of the great Union party, pledged

and to the last extremity. These patriots,
united with the Republican party, and
forming the new and vigorous party &C.
the Union, have stood by the flag of our
fathers, and have nobly defended it against
the open and armed traitors from without,
and from the secret, but not less guilty,
reprehensible sympathizers with rebellion
from within. In this terrible struggle
there are, and can be, but two parties
those who are for the Government, and
those who are against it. There are no
natrals in this war. We must sustain the
government We must put down this
great and bloody rebellion. The man or
the party that stands alOof; that criticises
and finds fault with this and that measure,
but extends no aid nor counteuance to
those who are placed in the van of our
country's defence, must be content totake
the pllce which history will inevitably
assign to such, and that will be but little,
if any, below the rank of traitors with
arms in their hands The Democratic
party, as political organization, to-day
takes its place with the sympathizers with
treason. 1t arrays itself openly against
the Government 1t finds fault with its
men and its policy, while 1t has not word
of fault to find, or terms of reproach touse
against the deadly enemies of the nation.
Its leading papers and men are quoted
by the rebels as evidence of such dIvi-
ded sentiment at the North rs to Justify !
them in their continued opposition to the
Government by armed force. Who does
not know that such papers as the Ohio
Statesman and Cincinnati Enquirer, and |
such men as Vallandigham and his follow
ers in Congress, are to-day doing the cause
of the Union more damage than half
dozen regiments of rebels in arms?
Year: 1862

After the emancipation proclamation and be
fore the election. the Abolition newspapers. par
ticuarly prominent among which was the New
York Times. insisted that the support of the Ad-
ministration was the test of loyalty 10 the Gov
ernment. The following is the opening paragraph
of the leading editorial article in the New York
Times on the second day after the election:


The heaviest load which the friends of the Gov
ernment have been compelled to carry through
this canvass has been the inactivity and ineff
cheney of the Administration. We speak from
knowledge of public sentiment ia every section OF
the State when We say that the failure of the
Government TO prosecute the war with the vigor,
euer.y and success which the vast resources at its
command warranted the country in expecting at its
hands, has weg he'd like an incubus upon the public
heart With every disposition To sustain the govern
ment-wirh the most profound conviction hat the
only hope of the country es in giving it cordial
anu effective suppmt-its trends haye been unable
give satisfactory 20 the questions that
have come up from every side: Why has the war
made SO little progres>l Why have our splendid
armies achieved such slight successes? Why have
they lain idle so long, and why have the victories
they have won been SO utterly barren of decisive
resultSI The war has dragged on for a wear and
half The country has given the Government
over million of men, and all tie money they
could possibly use; vet we have made scarcely
any progress toward crushing the rebellion


The rebel armies still menace the capital. Their
privateers defy our navy and spread increasing
terror among our peaceful traders on the seas
What is the OF trying to sustain an Admins
tration which lags so far behind the country and
seems so Indifferent and incompetent to the dread
full task committed to its hanusi
Year: 1862

Our disting uished Governor is hot only ambi
tOus TO rule the State, but likewise the Chmch
He is not at all modest in assuming responsibility
E' idently taking the Car of all the Russias
for his model, lie aims to be both the polit-
icnl and spiritual daddy of his people. With
graciousness truly amusing he not only PIE
scribes what his subjects shall think upon matters
of State but also for what they shall pray. and if
he had had little more time no doubt lie would
have directed the manner they shoald conduct
their religious devotions. We direct the atten
ton OF deacons, priests and bishops to the thaks-
giving proclamation of His Exceency, and ad
wise them, rs well as the people generally, to
carefully if not prayeriully read and digest the
form OF prayer set forth therein and confoi m
thereto in their Thanksgiving devOtons, if they
desire TO escape the responsibility of "diSloyal
practices" Our excellent Governor. pendulum
like. has vibrnted from the extreme of Know
NothiIisism to the other extreme. Long live
Pope OLIVER the First! Bully-we mean the
Pope's bull
Year: 1862

mited to gain victories in the VIC nifty OF our
capital. as they have heretofore won them in
other fields of action. The national credit will
b. strengthened by greater economy and honesty
m the conduct of affairs. 1t will also be strength
eneu because we propose an object for this war
that can be attained-the restoration of our
Union, All other schemes which looked to
bloody social revolution, will be abandoned. We
can now hope that We are TO be saved from the
disgrace of a national bankruptcy on the one
hand, or the still deeper dishonor and demOral-
ization of national reputation on the other.


To restore our country to its former condition
we are ready to make every sacrifice, not only of
men and money, but also of passion and prejudice,
for we will not hold our passion and prejndices to
be more sacred than the blood and toll of our fel-
low citizens in the field of martial conflict
Year: 1862

The New York World of the 9Th saws:


Secretary Stanton omits no occasion to usurp
unlawful power This is his last attempt TO over
ride State laws and infiict arbitrary punishment.
Superintendent Kennedy is his willing accompIice.
Yesterday we published the following:


Superintendent Kennedy having telegraphed
to Washington the arrests of exempt aliens de-
tected in an attempt to vote, received the follow
ing answer thereto last evening:


John A Kennedy, Superintendent Metropolitan


Police:


SIR: You will convey the persons mentioned
in your telegram of this date TO the nearest mill
tary station, to await the orders of the Secretary
of War l.. G. TyRSEe,


Judge Advocate General


To-day We hear, though we can only vouch for
the intrinsic probability of the rum0r, that the
exempt aliens detected and arrested in the attempt
to vote. have been by order of the Secretary of
War taken to the nearest military station and
compelled TO enlist


These offenders deserve condign puishment of
course, but what business has Mr.. Kennedy to re
port them to the War Department. or what right
has the War Department to infict this excessive
punishment upon them-to inhict any puishment
at alig The offense is an offense against the
State. and this state only.


We have a statute which says:


'.Any person not duly qualified TO vote under
the laws of this Stale who shall knowingly vote
or offer to vote at any general or special town or
charter election shall be adjudgel guilty of a
misdemeanor and on conviction shall be impris-
oned for a period not exceeding six months, at
the discretion of the court before which the Of
feuse is tried. . And IL shall be The du-
ty of the District Attorney in the county where
the offense shall have been committed TO adopt
effeetual measures for the punishment of all per-
sons who, without being legally qualified, shall
vote or attempt to vote at any election in this
State"


Another clause makes il the duty Of the in
spectors Of elections or constables, knowing or
believing that such offenses have been committed.
to inform the District Attorney thereof. whose
business il is to bring the guilty parties to trial


Why, then, does Superintendent Kennedy run
TO the Secretary of War with this business, in
Year: 1862

There is no little of repining on the
part of many worthy people, which must
be attributed chiefly to habit of forget
ing some well-knowD truths. 1t would
be good for all to remember that in t he
long run, the things which now fret an d
annoy will all be seen to be parts of a
plan of infinite benevolence. The evils
we lament will be turned into agencies
for good, and the SORROWS we experience
will eventuate in future joys. That life
i. the sweetest which is passed in extract :
ing honey even from the bitterest adver-
sites and he is the wisest man who can
most heartily confde in the rectitude of
Providence, and in the final supremacy Of
truth and right. In the long run, that
Christian will come ont well who works
checrfully, heartily, hopefully, without
wasting his energies upon vain regrets
and passionate murmurings. The bird
sings in the storm; why may not the
child of God rejoice too, even though the
passing clouds lower ?
Year: 1862

friends of General McKinstry have assured us
that the charges in Congress in General
Thomas report, and in the report Of the in
vestigating committee against McKinstry, are
entirely er parte and utterly groundless. No
such charges have yet been made by the
government, although General McKinstry has
repeatedly demanded court martial upon his
conduct. His friends are very confident Of his
honesty and honor; contend that he should not
be associated or identified with the crew Of
rascally Californians who Hockcd around Fre-
mont in Missouri, and are sure that he is inno-
cent and can prove himself So We sincerely
hope they may not be mistaken in their
opinion.
Year: 1862

lier Wiko6 for not answering what he
knows nothing at all about. What
could he have known or seen of the
Presidents Message before it was pub
lishsd in the daily newspapers He might, or
anybody might, have hazarded shrewd guess
certain old lady used to say, and there is no
disputing that Wikoff is at home in prison
again, and of course Louis Napoleon and Lord
Palmerston. and the other great magnates OF
the earth whose friendship he has shared, will
rally around him in his new winter quarters,
and the Chevalier may be expected to have a
good time generally.
Year: 1862

How TO "FINIsH" A DAUGHTER.-
For the attainment of this end, Punch
gives the following directions :-"Be al
ways telling her how pretty she is. Instil
into her mind proper love of dress.
Accustom her to so much pleasure that
she is never happy at home. Allow her
to red nothing but novels. Teach her
all the accomplishments, but none of the
utilities Of life. Keep her in the darkest
ignorance of the mysteries of housekeep-
ing. To strengthen the latter belief let
her have lady's maid. And, lastly,
having given her such an education,
marry her to a clerk upon three hundred
pounds year. If with the above careful
training, your daughter is not finished,
you may be sure it Is DO fault of yours,
and you must look upon her escape as
nothing but a miracle"


Dobbs says he has one of the most
obedient boys in the world. He tells
him to do as he pleases, and he does it
without murmuring.
Year: 1862

How THE BUCKTAILs FlGHT-Rus-
sci Ingalsby, Of one Of the northwestern
counties Of this State, aged i years, and
a member of company G, Of the BucktaiI
regiment, Is at present an inmate of one
Of the military hospitals at Camp Curtin
He was in the Drainesvillo fight, and was
wounded in the battle of Cross Keys. In
a recent letter to his sister, be says;


q was shot down twice. In the heat
of the battle a ball hit me on the right
side of the neck and came out between
my shoulders. So you see l was not shot
in the back, [ was stunned for mo.
ment, but soon felt the blood flowing, and
got up as mad as I could be, and drew a
bead on a rebel, and am sure | sent him
into eternity. After fighting half an
hour another ball hit me in the head, and
took off small piece of the bone. The
blood flowed faster than ever, bnt | did
rot care for that. | got up as soon as
| could, and kept pouring the missiles Of
death into the rebel ranks till the battle
was over, and was then borne from the
field exhausted by the loss of blood. and
by fatigue am now at No. 5, Harris
burg Hospital, am doing well, and am
anxious fer another chance at the rebels
| have been highly commended by my
general and superior officers"


That's the kind of stuff the BucktaiIs
are made of, L braver man never squin-
ted across gun barrel than young In
galsby.-Ieleyraph.
Year: 1862

listen, my dear "The pretty hair
nets which have enjoyed SO long reign
Of popularity, are only revivsls of a fash
ion which prevailed to az equal extent
in the fourteenth century, when ladies
used to draw their luxuriant tresses into
similar nets, which then bore the fanciful
name Of dove cots We do not see why
the rural appellation should not have
been revived with the graceful article to
which it formerly belonged"
Year: 1862

One Of the most agreeable consequences
of knowledge is the respect and import
ance it communicates to old age. Men
rise in character often as they increase in
years they are venerable from what they
have acquired, and pleasing from what
they can impart. II they outlve theil
faculties the mere frame itself is respected
for what it once contained but with un-
educated women, when youth is gone, all
is gone. No human creature gives his
admiration for nothing; either the eye
must be charmed or the understanding
gratfied A woman must talk wisely OF
look well. Every haman being musl
put up with the coolest civility, who has
neither the charms of youth nor the wis
dom Of age.
Year: 1862

When we hear man fret about the un
kindness of the world the lack Of sym
pathy, and tie false friendship abounding
we are always prepared for one who doe.
nothing to receive the good will aud kind
ness of others. Does such character
cv + bestow Il smile, speak a kind word
or deny himself to benefit fellow crea
lure !? 10 receive the good will of others
we must bestow our favors. If we woult
be smiled upon, we must not forever wea
a fro, n. If We would see the tears O
affection in others eyes, we must no
possess hearts too cold and dead to woe
No tender hearted man no affectionate
pleasant and agreeable person is left long
to mourn over the bad passions of others
He receives in abundance those favor.
which he bestows.


There never was human heart,


However weak and low,


Tint would not generous love impart


A sympathy bestow-


Ii We ourselves would manifest


Those holy feelings ill cur breast
Year: 1862

SWEET OLD AaE.-God sometimes gives
to man a guiltless and holy second child
hood in which the soul becomes childlike,
not childish, and the faculties, in full fruit
and ripeness, are mellow, without sign O.
decay. This is that sought for Beulah,
where they who have travelled manfully the
Christian way abide awhile, to show the
world perfect manhood. Life with it,
battles and its sorrows, lies far behind
them; the soul has thrown off its armor,
and sits in an evening of undress of calm
and holy leisure. Thrice blessed the fam
lily or neighborhood that numbers among
it one of those not yet ascended saints
Gentle are they and tolerant, and apt to
play with little children. and easy to be
pleased with little pleasure.
Year: 1862

Twas midnight; and he sat alone
The husband of the dead.
That day the dark dust had been thrown
Upon her buried head.
Her orphan children around him slept,
But il, their sleep would moan,
Then fell the first tear he had wept-
He felt he was alone.
The world was full Of life and light,
But all no more for him
His little world once warm and bright
1t now was cold and dim.
Where was her sweet and kindly face?
Where was her cordial tone
He gazed around his dwelling place
He felt he was alone.
The wifely lovc-maternal care
The self-deny ing zeal
The smile of hope that chased despair,
And promised future veal.
I he clean, bright hearth-nice table spread;
The charm o 'er all things thrown
The sweetness in whate'e she said-
All Sone-ne was alone.
He looked into his cold, wild heart
All sad and rnresigned-
He easked how he had done his part
To one so true--so kind
Each error p st he tried to track
In torture would atone
Would give his life to bring hers back
In vain--he was alone.
He slept at last, and then he dreamed,
fPerchance her spirit woke.)
A soft light Ger her pillow cleaned
voice in music spoke
" Fosgot--forsiven all neglect,


Thy love recalled alone
The babes leave, oh, love, protect
still am all thine own -
Year: 1862

NO WOlIuEr at AT, ana -II WIS so.


Not only so, but the five young ladies
were well aware Of it, and had been for
the last six months; and with the adroit-
ness Of opposed young love, they had
managed to elude the vigilance of parental
authority, and had done most Of their