smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

NAA0ANOAS VT DIANA ISt1E OD1lVAIN DIE In


The electoral vote iu 1860 for Presi lent will be
SO2. Of these the free States will have 179 votes
the slave States l2S. including Maryland, of
course There is no faith to be plhced in this
abominOble State, aud SO we win throw her vote
with her enemies, which makes,the matter stand
lSf to l15, or, ~ majority to overcome-
We have classed California as a slave State, be-
cause we believe she will vote with us. If the
vote of Pennsylvania can be secured again with
any other Northern State voting more than 8, the
Black Republicans will be beaten But that is
the question. We are afraid it can't be done.
There can be no doubt that the slave States will
60 together to overthrow the no principle opposi
ton, unless Maryland makes an exception. The
Opposition will be as sgnally defeated as Know
Nothngsm itself. If the honorable fusion is
adjusted, Democracy will be.triumphant, because
Northern conservatives will then have fairer play
to put down fanatioism. But if this charming
coalition should fall and the opposition should
madly continue the fight and again carry Mary
land, Black Republicanism will almost certainly
be triumphant, because that party is so increased
in strength, that if they failed to beat US in she
electoral college, they would tie and force tile
election on the House, which, being fanatic,
would go against US. But the chances are most
decidedly, that we will be beaten in the elsctOral
convention.


Look at the question from any point, and the
prospect is most gloomy, anu the conviction is
forced upon US that either the end of the Union
er the end of Southern equality and freedom is at
hand 1t will not do to hesitate in choosing, when
the crisis comes A doubt about resistance, even
to disunion itself, is equivalent to submission and
should never be entertained by brave people
Strike, at the very instant the votss are counted,
if sectional power predomiuste. Then let those
who refuse to respect our right be taught to re-
spect our might. When a Black Republican is
chosen to administer the affairs OF this Union,
this Union ought to be destroyed. And verify we
think the day is not far Vf.
Year: 1859

ONE FELL SwoOP.-Geo. A. Young
Of this county has acquired more notori-
ETY. in the Assembly and elsewhere by a
simple notice lately given, than all his
votes and long speeches of last winter
gained him. We alIude to his notice Of
a bill to abolish the appointing power of
the Governor and turn his appointees
loose again upon the broad pastures of
the orld. Behold how good a thing it
is for brethren to dwell together in
unity. Good as it is, they will not but
when public plumber is to be distributed.
Year: 1859

SIMPLICITY Mr. Holden could at
hold in any longer, so hc gave notice in
the Senate on Tuesday of resolution
asking Senator Broderick to resign his
seat There's simplicity for you Ho,
yc that can appreciate good thing |
Bring on your sole leather testimonial.
Let it be ofample dimensions Enlarge
beyond any sparallel its periphery
Stamp the cap and bells distinctly upon
it and let them remain for ever the ar
mortal bearings of the Holden family.
He has won the insignia.
Year: 1859

Consolidation. - The n. Y. Tribune
proposes to consolidate all the elements
opposed to the present administration
into one party. to be called by any
name OF names which the different
states or localities may separately pre-
fer.


One proposition is TO allow the Repub-
licans to name the President, and the
Americans and national wings to select
the Vice President.


Another proposition is to allow the
opposition outside of the Republicans to
select the Presidential candidate and
the Republicans to support him if
pledged to use all constitutional means
in his power to keep the Territories
free, without raising the question as to
what his constitutional powers may be.
Year: 1859

GEOLOGICAL SuRvEY.-Some time
since an interprisfng paper started the
idea of a geological survey of the State.
For want Of better or more fruitful
subject TO expatiate upon, other papers
caught up the theme and it became
quite general. At length Governor
Weller incorporated the subject in lis
message. a stray voice o. two still fee
lily prolongs the clamor.


Now, the object of geological sur
rey is. doubtless worthy one. and hon
estly advocated by most if not all those
who have written in favor Of the project
Consigned to proper hands and not a
toubt can be entertained that the work
would be a profitable one TO the State
and to science. But will the work be
likely to fall in proper hands 2-that's
the question. Experience goes to show
thas fhe political banner is rewarded
With Offices in this State in majority
of cases in preference to mer who have
paid more attention to science than to
party politics. The liability of the State
geologist being some dirty. hound fparty
is so imminent that many prominent tax
payers are 10th to incur the risk of ere
ating the office. Bring out the man and
let his merits be discussed, and if need
be, his capabilities tested. Then, after
being weighed in the peoples balances
and found not wanting, create the office
and make him the incumbent. The peo-
pic do net want to be tom-fooled with
an upstast smatterer. They want
scientific mind to devote itself to the
great work and are willing to pay no
nigsard compensation for the SERVICE
Better pay twenty thousand dollars a
year for valuable labors than accept any
otEer gratuitorsly. The State ought
never to lend its name and credit to
geological BOBBY. His works will only
reflect discrcdit upon the State and re-
dound to the loss and discouragement of
our citizens.


Give us some geologist of decided rep
utation and the people will indorse all
that has been said in favor of having
State geologist. Anything else the peo-
pie of this part of the State do not want
and would not have.
Year: 1859

The SUCcEssIoN.-By special dis
patch of Dec. 9, from Washington to the
New York Tribune it appears the Presi-
dent has pronounced in favor of Hunter
for the succession and as affairs now
stand it seems pretty certain the distin


guished Senator from Virginia will be
the administration candidate for the
nomination of the Charleston conven-
ton. This indication on the part of the
President, coupled with the resolution
of the Republican members of Congress
rot to back Douglas in his war with his
party, is significant. There is to be a
gulf between the wings of the Domocra-
cy unless Douglas sAccumbs. The posi-
ton of the administration has been de-
liberately taken, There is to be no con
citation or retreat. IfDouglas render
himself acceptable by submission on the
Kansas issue he will be taken again
into the Democratic fold; if upon great
questions other than that Of Kansas, he
should make himself popular with the
adherents of the Observation-Disclosures
popular than the President himsclf-he
has chance to render his fellowship
more acceptable than his antagonist, and
may leave him on the cod banks bfJ o.
dan,' exchanging places with him in the
affections of the Democratic people. In
the latter event the nomination of Doug
las by the Charleston convention may
be considered an occurrence likely to
happen. Indeed, could that conven-
ton have assembled soon after the
Illinois election he would have had the
inside track backed as he would have
been by the delegations from the north
ern states whose influence in the conven-
ton would preponderate- Now, how
ever, the case is somewhat different
Advices from Washington teach us that
some of the former adherents of Doug
las are disgusted with his attempts on a
late occasion to make himself accepta-
BILE with southern fire eaters. The
strength of the little giant may be said
to;be sensibly weakened in his own Sec
tion by his movements since his triumph
in Illinois, His chances for promotion





are decidedly thinning. There are but
two alternatives. Douglas must throw
himself bodily into the arms of the ma
jority faction of his party, or plant him
self more radically in northern posi-
ton. Either position viii avail him lit
tie. Fellowship again with his party
will lessen Hunters ch ances in the con-
vention, for the benefit of Seward be-
fore the people. A moro northern atti
tude may injure the latter for the
benefit of the former without inuring to
the political success oe Douglas in the
canvass. In any aspect of the case we
see no extraordinary indication in favor
of Douglas. To obtain cordial sup
port South he must change his late posi-
tions materially. This be will have to do
at the expense of popularity North. On
the other tack he is sure to bring out
candidate to divide the
Democratic strength disastrously to the
party.
Year: 1859

Office Of Public Admiaistrator.-The
Probate Court on Tuesday declared the
office of Public Administrator or the
county vacant. Some time since an
order of the Court was made for the
Administrator to give an additional bond
of $4,000 and 10 file his statement
Failing to comply the Office is declared
vacated. The Board of Supervisors
will fill the vacancy at the next meeting


ExPLosIoN.-An acquaintance of ours
on Broad street, had large stove and
mirror blown to pieces yesterday morn.
ing. by using wood in which powder had
been concealed. Fortunately no one
was near enough at the time to be in.
jured. 1t appears unsafe 10 use wood
that others are better acquainted with
than the burner.
Year: 1859

BCfGLARIEs-The house Of Simeon
Rosenthal on upper Main street was Wis
tied by burglars on Sunday morning last
at an early hour. An attempt was made
to shove window, bnt being heard the
robbers fled.


The evening following quantity of
jewelry was taken from drawer in the
house of Mr. Harrington, on Broad street.
The robbery is supposed to have been
committed while the family was absent
on visit.
Year: 1859

The FIRE AT RED DoG.-Circum.
stances have come TO light since our all
nouncement Of the fire at Red Dog last
week, which create suspicious of foul
play in connection with the death of
Fred kempher. The place where the
remains were found, the fact of little of
his money being yet discovered, and the
total destruction of the skull by fire, are
circumstances which lead to the opinion
that tue unfortunate man had his skull
broken by some assassin, that he was
then robbed and that the fire was kim
dledled for the purpose of destroying all
evidence of the deed
Year: 1859

[The following poetic eifusion we copy from the Harrisburg, Pa, Telegraph. It points a moral which we hope will not be lost upon those for whom it is intended. How much unhappiness exists in the world growing out of envy and dscontentment!l A man in his carriage was riding along,

 A gaily dressed wife by his side; In satins and laces she looked like a queen,

 And he like king in his pride. A wood-sawyer stood on the street as he passed; The carriage and couple he eyed, And said as he worked with his saw on log, II wish l was rich and could ride" The man in the carriage remarked to his wife, cone thing I would do if I could [health I'd give all my wealth for the strength and the Of the man who saweth the wood" A pretty young maid with bundle of work, Whose face as the morning was fair, Went tripping along with smile of delight, While humming love-breathing air. She looked on the carriage; the lady she saw, Arrayed in apparel so fine, And said in whisper, 'I wish from my heart Those satins and faces were mine." The lady looked out on the maid with her work So fair in her calico dress, And said, ,eId relinquish possession and wealth, Her beauty and youth to possess" Thus it is, in this world, whatever our lot, Our minds and our time we employ In longing and signing for what we have not, r,l eo, hot We welcome the pleasures for which we have

 sighed,

 The heart has void in it still, Growing deeper and wider the longer we live, That nothing but Heaven can fill.
Year: 1859

BLOWING Our A CANDLE.-There IS one small fact in domestic economy which IS not generally known, but which is useful as sav- ing time, trouble and temper If the candle be blown out holding it above you, the wick will not shoulder down, and may, therefore, be easily lighted again; but if blown upon downward, the contrary is the case.-[scien- tifc Artizan.

 -Dress doesn't make the woman, but when woman is made she looks good deal better dressed up.
Year: 1859

WE BEG LEAVE to inform our friends and
w the public in general, that having made
large additions to our already extensive Stock, we
are now prepared to furnish them with all articles
connected with the Wood and Willow Ware Line
at prices to defy competition.


In addition, we also keep full and complete
assortment of rope, cordage and twines consisting
of MANILA, hemp and cotton rope, linen and cotton,
sail twlne machine twine, wrapping twine etc.


Traders are respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime our Stock before purchasing elsewhere, as
they will find Larger assortment to select from
and at lowerprces than any other House in the city


June lS-3m
Year: 1859

peremptorily refused to do.-Nor would he
hear of bribery or any offer as remunera-
ton, if he would return the girl to what
the cavalier called her home. Atlast, find
ing that this mode of attack, availed him
nothing, the cavalier unmasked his soul,
and told the priest that unless she was re-
turned to him before night, he would sure
ly take his life that he cared nothing for
his sacred Office, and that he would not be
thwarted.


The priest knew full we'll the revengeful
character the man, and, though unmov-
ed by his threats, yet he bethought him
that he might make some arrangements by
which he could prevent any violence, and
yet preserve Imorene. He therefore said


zone way, and one way only, will l de-
liver up to you this maid"


"Name it."


"In the presence of the Duke"


"The Duke"


"Aye."


at is useless to annoy him."


"It is the only way"


"'Tis we'll. He will right me, and com
mand that this perverse girltlo give me her
hand in marriage"


"Within these two hours, then, we-will
meet you at the court"


"'Tis we'll Play me no trick, else thy
life shall be the forfeit"


The priest procured proper apparel for
Imorene, and in due time led her towards
the ducal palace, where his sacred garb
gave him ready admission and audience
with the Duke. Already was Don Moran
20 there, and already had told his story to
he Duke, who sat in state with his officers
about him. And now, as they entered,
the officer whose duty it was to do so, call
ed upon the priest to speak for his charge
before the Duke, and show the reason why
he should not consent to union to one
so vastly above her in fortune and blood,
and thus benefit herself


"May it please you, noble Duke, this
gentle maid is an orphan-friendless but
for me-aDd pure and innocent as the
morning dew. This man-this Don Mo-
ranzo is bold, bad man; care not for
the frownfof him or any other. The mai
den loves him not More than this, her
young heart loves another devotedly, my
noble Duke. And for these plain and
simple reasons / claim her release from
any and all responsibility to this man."


"Where is he whom the maiden loves?"
asked the Duke calmly.


At that moment there rang through the
courtroom of the palace scream so shrill
and piercing that every one sprang to his
feet, while Imorene, throwing back the
abundance of dark curls that screened her
face, looked toward the chair of state,
where stood the Duke now picture of
amazement


1T is he-the Senior Gomez


"Imorene' calculated the Duke, spring
ing forward just in time to support her
fainting form. "Imorene, it is thy friend
and lover-no longer thy poor wounded
soldier, but if thou wilt SO permit, your fu-
ture husband, will be the Duke of Yalen-
cia.


Imorene at once revived. On that breast
she was happy indeed. She feared moth
ing now, though she sobbed as though her
heart would break. Turning to Don Mo-
ranzo, the Duke said


"Your suit and audience are ended, and
} you may retire, Senor."
To the good priest he presented his warm
thanks and substantial evidence of his
r regard, and leading Imorene to his chair
Of state, he seated her by his side, and de-
clared her the future Duchess of Valencia
Year: 1859

We clip the following from the Mays
vile Eagle, hoping that it will not only be
perused, but that the absurd ideas formed
by most young men Of the non n-respecta-
bility of a trade, will be at once and for
ever banished from their minds:


The question was propounded in our
hearing a few days since, to a young man
who had been for several months unsuc-
cessfully seeking employment as clerk or
salesman in some of our leading houses
Complaining of his i'll luck, one of his
friends who knew he had mechanical tai
ent but doubted whether he could make
himself useful either as a clerk or sales
man, put the interrogatory to him which
we have placed as the caption of this ar
ticle. The reply was, "not so respectable
as a mercantile occupation" Under this
delusive idea our stores are crowded with
young men who have no capacity for bust.
ness, and who, because of the ianced res
peetability Of doing nothing, waste away
their minority upon salaries which cannot
possibly liquidate their expenditures.


Late, too late in life, they discover their
error, and before they reach the age OF
thirty, many Of them look with envy upon
the thrifty mechanic, whom. in the days
of their boyhood, they were accustomed
to derde, The false responsibility which
prevails in the soi disant fashionable of the
present day, has ruined thousands Of
Young men. and will ruin thousands more
Year: 1859

Don't write poetry, till you get SO full of it
you can't hold in no longer then write as little
as possible. knowing this, that your most sensi-
Bile friends will be ashamed Of your illusions,
unless genius sparkles in every line. But even
genius is not enough to MAKE a readable poet.
He must have good sense and learning. And
these two things would cure nine e-tenths of the
poetasters that adoyn our magazines and peri
odicals. The whole Adamic race scarcely fur
nishes on an average, two true poets century


rLouisiana Baptist
Year: 1859

undivided faith and devotion of her bosom
companion.


Surely there is nothing on earth of more
worth than faithful, virtuous. and devoted
fe-partner; and he or she who can trife with
the heart of such an one only sows the seed
which shall yield harvest of pain and remorse
Year: 1859

OPERA On Saturday evening
Milne Avalas and Signor Comassi gave
a specimen of Italian opera to large
audience at the Metropolitan Theatre.
The audience was appreciative and well
pleased. To those of cultivated ears
we have no doubt the occasion was a
great treat. They perform at Grass
Valley to morrow evening. and we ad'
wise our friends there to attend. We
heard them here, and, they are very
good
Year: 1859

Noti-e to Foreigners.-We are re-
iuested to state that the District Court
tor this courty, being about to adjourn,
will hear applications for naturalization
tomorrow, and will also meet for that
purpose on the Saturday proceeding the
election.


We thank God that VIC have no odious
Massachusetts law here, and that with
the aid of accommodating courts, we can
manufacture democratic votes to the
very hour Of the election. Our friends
however, must be careful not to natural
ize any who will not vote our ticket aud
i. the excitement about the Cass doctrine
continues, We suggest the propriety =. of
the court not meeting until after the
election.
Year: 1859

Hon Pull. MooRE.-This distin-
guished gentleman, and leader of our
Legislative ticket. has been commission
ed by Gov. Weller as Brigadier General,
and we are satisfied that he will soon add
a srrig of military glory to tho civil
chaplet hat already adorns his brow.
We are exceedingly glad of his prefer
meat, and hope he will not forget to give
this Office an appointment under him
which he promised.
Year: 1859

1t is an excellent thing for all who are
engaged In giving instruction to young
people, frequently to call to mind what
they were themselves when young. This
practice is one which is most likely TO i'm
part patience and forbearance, and TO cor
rect unreasonable expectations AT one
period of my life, when instrueting two or
three yonng people to write, found the ~,
as thought, unusally stupid. happen
ed about this time to look over the contents
of an old copy-book written by me when
| was boy. The thick up-s;rokes, the
crooked down-strokes, the awkward JOIN
ings of the letters, and the blots in the
book, made me completely ashamed of
myself and | could at the moment have
hurl ed the book into the fire T he worse,
however, | thought of myself the better
thought of my backward scholars. | was
cured of my unreasonable expectations,
and became IN future, Goubly patient and
forbearing. In teaching youth, remem-
ber that you once were young, and in re-
proving their youthful errors endeavor to
call to mind your own.
Year: 1859

Gov. WISE AS A PENMAN.-A correspondent
from Richmond writes as follows about the ex-
ecutive of Virginia:


Governor Wise, in the character of a scribe,
surpasses, perhaps, any man living. In point
of rapidity he can only be paraleled in short
hand, while his writing is almost as legible as
print. | had occasion some time ago to copy
some writing of his, and did so page after
page as he produced them. | started when he
was about two pages ahead, and though he had
to compose while had merely to copy, at the
close of the tenth page he was still two in ad-
vance. At this stage he was called off to din
ner, and | availed myself of the opportunity to
procure peculiar kind of pen, which thought
would facilitate the operation. We both set
to work again simultaneously; and though he
stopped occasionally to mend his pen (he writes
with quill pen) and now and then walked ra-
pidly round the room, while | meanwhile wrote
with all the rapidity of which was capable, he
wound up at the end of the twenty y-ninth page
with the two pages in advance which he had
at the start. understand he thinks nothing
of answering twenty-five or thirty letters day
or rather within the three or four hours he
spends in his Office, besides attending to othel
duties and receiving visitors, who occupy muci
of his time.
Year: 1859

"THE VINEGAR PLANT''-A sub aqueous
plant, popularity known by this title, is attract
ing considerable attention among house.keep-
ers, several of them having been used in this
city, in the domestic manufacture of frst-rate
article of Vinegar The plant-if such it may
be called, for some contend that it is manufac.
tured by chemists-is vegetable mother, thick
and more solid than the mother of vinegar usu-
ally is, strongly resembling tripe in appearance,
only more yellow, and it generally attans
about one-half inch in thickness Those who
wish to make vinegar, take ten quarts of soft
water to one quart of molasses, place them in
an open jar or barrel, and put in a plant, which
will grow, and the vinegar will increase in
strength for 81 days, when the plants (for ano-
ther plant will have formed under The original
one, which will occupy the area of the top of
the vessel containing iD must be removed, or
the vinegar will, after this. eat them up. The
vinegar has peculiarly pleasant flavor, and ap-
proaches nearer TO pure cider vinegar than any
otherwise manufactured. The plant floats upon
the top, but if reversed will sink and will not
grow. We are not posted as to the origin of
this singular and important adjunct to domestic
economy, as the authorities are conflicting; but
the most reliable accounts we have seen state
that it is found originally in lake in Iowa.
So says the Lancaster Express.
Year: 1859

A CHINAMAN bought lot of lumber near
PlacervilIe, in California. On settling for the
same he drew forth from one of his pockets q
rather uninviting looking biscuit, broke it open,
and took out ten.dolar piece; from another
pocket, concealed in the same manner, he got
another ten, and thus paid for the lumber.
Year: 1859

zen. SCOTT AND A PACIFIC RAILRoAp.-Tbe
San francisco Bulletin thinks that the visit of
zen. Scott TO the Pacific coast will have the
effect OF convincing him of the necessity and
military Importance of Pacific railway, and
that II he reports thus TO government on his
return, his opinion will turn the scale IN favor
of building the road at all ha azards, and al what.
ever cost, by the general government.