smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

On Saturday evening last number Of citi-
Rood to Spout Springs, about twenty miles from
town. The evening fine and there was just
sufficient number of passengers along to render the
trip pleasant and agreeable The track


from Little River to Fayetteville is in very excellent
order indeed, it is the whole line of the road,
except in few occasional places which have not
been worked upon recently. At Spout Springs
water station and warehouse are being erected. We
learn also that Messrs d. Murchison & Son, intend
building store and filling it with goods early
date. There are some deep cuts to be made just
above this place before the track laying be re-
sumed again. When these finished, between
four and five miles of track be laid forthwith.
1t is supposed they will reach the twenty -four mile
post by Christmas


BRIDGE FALLEN.-Weregret to learn that tho
Bridge over Little River at Manchester, twelve
miles west of this place, broke in two on Sunday
evening at O'Clock. wagon belonging to Abner
Coletrain, Esq, of Randolph, crossing it at tho
time The driver, negro seriously if not
fatally injured, three horses killed and the entire
load, sixteen barrels of -four thrown into the river
Another BRIDGE we understand, will be built mme
d;ately. It should be done forthwith very
large amount of country produce comes into town
in that direction and our country friends will, in
all probability, delay bringing it in until the bridge
ia hri1t
Year: 1859

fB@ The New York and New Haven Railroad Company have for several years run special train from New Haven to Bridgeport for the accom- moda tion of Naugatuck passengers, who go to the City of Films. Having ascertaned that this extra train cost several thousand dollars more than it benefit ted the trunk road, it has been hauled of, much to the inconvenience of the public. We cannot, how ever, see that the Directors can be justly blamed for the course they have pursued. On the contra ry, disposed to be thankful for past fvors the surest way of getting more. We have no doubt some arrangement will be made by which passen- gels will be relieved from hours delay at the Junction, and that both the New Haven and Nau gatuck Companies will do all that is practicable to accomplish so desirable a result We know that the Presidents of the two Companies had an inter view recently on this subject in which both parties expressed the determination to accommodate the public to the extent ot their power and far is consistent with the other connections on their roads.
Year: 1859

One of tie most striking and lovely i'm provements made in our town for many years, is the formation, in East Bridgeport, of beautiful lake, nearly mile in length. and an eighth of mile in width. This "new crea- tion" has been caused by overfowing the mea- dows all the way from Old Mill Bridge to the railroad crossing at the head of Cooks Mill Pond," at which latter place substantial dam has been erected, for the double purpose of keeping back the tide, and of forming this fine fresh water lake. The high shores which skirt either side of this beautiful body of water will of course furnish 8 number of romantic build- ing sites. The charming grove, only sixty rods east of the Wheeler X Wilson Mammoth Sewing Machine Manufactory, lies directly on the shore and includes some ten acres which will afford a like number of the most delight ful places for private residence in this country. The landscape from this point is superbly mag nificent. Besides the advantage of a beau tiful body of water setting up in alcoves to the very doors, we get from this pleasant local ity splendid view of the salt water, all :he way to Long Island. Although the lake is now only three days old, saiLboats are already riding upon it's bosom, and fiocks of wild black ducks have dropped in' to pay it a visit. This new and valuable improvement has been made by P. T. Barnum, Esq, who it is understood, intends erecting a new Iranistan upon the banks of the lake which, we expect, will soon receive name as euphonious as it's location is romantic and cosy.-Brsdgeport Farmer

 East Bridgeport is dashing ahead with giants stride. Notwithstanding the many new buildings continually going up in that To- cality, we are told that tenants are ready and waiting to fill sixty or eighty more houses as soon as somebody will erect them Many whose business is there are obliged to find ten l ements on this side of the river; while others | are compelled to boyrd, on account of not be-
Year: 1859

Rope walking still fourishes. Gu Wed es- day evening Blondin walked across the Mag ara river, from the American to the Canada shore, most of the way in darkness, two lights which he fastened to the ends of his pole, going out before he was half way across On his return he was surrounded with fire works, consisting of Roman candles, which gave pleasing appearance. He was literal- ly enveloped in blaze. When about mid way he laid down his pole, and stood up erect Inverted. Then he suspended himself below the rope by the heels, and there he remained drumming on his chest until his campfres were all extinguished There he was left, as before, in utter darkness.

 The same day, De Lave walked his rope across the Genessee Falls at Rochester, He had strapped on his back chair and salvcr, upon which were lot of small cakes which were to serve as his lunch. He immediately LOOK up his pole ant, started out When ahout the middle of the chasm he stepped and sat down. Taking the chair from his pack, he adjusted it on the rope, seated hin,- SCH Tn 1t, and composedly ate up the cakes rom the salver, which lay in his lap during .he operation. After delay of ten minutes ne started out again, till he got over the brink or the Falls, and then he carried out his pro- mise to lower himself down to the sheet of wa. ter and dpa draught from the flood. He ii. ea hIs balance pole to the rope, slided down and took drink and then returned to the ron. above with great ease
Year: 1859

9Y Another brilliant Auroral display was wit messed on Friday last, eliminating about o'clock, when it was so light that one could read without inconvenience It was seen in all the Eastern and Middle States. In New York it is described as suf- fusng the Southern heavens, with intense crimson, borlered with delicate green, which melted into dark blue near the horizon. Viewed from the har- Dor, the Southeastern sky, from the horizon to the zenith, presented volume of lurid fam with here and there nebulous stream not unlike the train of an enormous comet approaching the me- ridian."

 The Aurora of the preceding Sunday night was seen as far South Charleston, and far West as St. Louis.
Year: 1859

Among the manufactured wares produced within | the limits of this State various articles coming un- der the head of CUTLERY rapidly rising into pro- minence. We have lately had an opportunity of inspecting the operations of the . United Knife Company" an association of Sheffield practical workmen, located in Litchield, and have felt a good share of pride well qualification in exam ming specimens of the work which they turn out As their name implies, their operations confined to the manufacture of knives but include every pos sble variety of this kind of cutlery, from the most exquisitely finished pearl or shell handle pocket knife to the heavy clasp for seamen's use or pru- ming purposes. Their work is not cxceled in oual ity finish or beauty. by any that is imported. Their materials-which are invariably of the best kind-they import from Sheffield; and the labor of manufacture is performed by Sheffield workmen as stated above. Hence, the articles produced are second to none in the world. We feel pride in chronicng these facts, because every step thus ta ken by the enterprise of State is contribution to the common wealth. and must add materially to our local importance. Those who embark in such an enterprise, deserve the patronage of every man who is patriot enough to feel an interest in the com mon welfare of our State or country; and we hope the United Knife Company of Litchfeld will be remembered by the trade, and duly patron ized and encouraged throughout the country

 | [The foregoing commendation of the Cutlery ma nufactured by the United Knife Company, we copy from the H'gord Post whose Editor recently visited the Establishment We have never seen pocket Cutlery of more exquisite finish either of English or American manufacture, than that ma le here ; and we ought before this to have called the atten tion of citizens to this enterprise of experienced English workmen in our midst. Some dozen or more intelligent gentlemen have been quietly at work here for several months past, putting in or der the machinery, &c.,, of the Factory, and pre- pairing for the manufacture of fifty varieties of knives specimens of which will be exhibited at the Fairs this Fall, and may at any time be seen at the office of the Company, one mile South of the Court House; where persons wishing to examine or purchase, will do we'll to call. Merchants will

 find it greatly to their advantage to get their SUD- plies from this Establishment.1
Year: 1859

SOUND DocrR1SE.-Poltical success is, of course, the end at which political party aims, but politi cal success does not consist exclusively in the attain meLt of certain number of lucrative offices and in the practical control of government for brief pe- riod of time Such success in fact, is not to be de- sired if it can only be secured at the sacrifice of the principles of the party, or such weakening of its integrity as an organization would be pretty nearly equivalent to it's dissolution. Unless it can come into power with decided, clear and liberal policy, which it is free to carry into practical effect it had better avoid the responsibilities of power Political controversy is not a mere scramble for office, but contest for great principles and when for any temporary purpose the true principles are abanuoned, or let down, mingled in horrible mix ture with those that false, the contest has no longer attractions to honest minds.-N ?. Post.
Year: 1859

GooD.-The Cleveland Herald says :-ss Buffalo and Rochester having given up all hope of reviving business, have each bought rope and are in fair way of hanging themselves up for the derision of the whole nation. They have both gone into the circus business and iercely in earnest about the matter. The newspapers of both cities daily beat their gongs and shout " Wake up, ladies and gen. tlemen and see the ONLY tight rope performer in the universe worth seeing. Don't be humbugged with the other show ladies and gentlemen this is the only, great old original genuine performer on the tight rope now alive" So excited are the peo- pie of the two cities about their pet monkeys, that each entertains strong belief that every in dividual in the rival town is sworn to cut the oppo sitien rope.'' +rs.f#
Year: 1859

THE SEA SHALL GIVE UP ITS DEAD.- Prof. Maury, in his lecture on the Atlan- tic Cable, announced the interesting fact that animal matter at the bottom of the deep sea, owing to the superincumbent pressure. the exclusion of light and heat. and the saline properties of the water. could not decompose, but must remain precisely in the state in which it is de- posted for ages and ages. So that Pharoah and his host, when the last trump shall sound and the sea give up its dead, will come forth fresh in feature and perfect in form as when in pursuit of the childred of Israel, they were en- gulphed by the waves of the Red Sea. This conclusion is reached by numerous ingenious experiments, one ot which was the sinking of cannon ball through an apparatus for grapptng sediment from tho bottom, in which sediment were found re- mains of animal life fresh as when extinct, such as clans and other smaller speci- mems of shell fish.
Year: 1859

How TO CONQUER VIeIoUs Cows AND HoRsEs.--A writer in the Tennessee Farmer says

 l care not how VICIOUS or unmanagea- be the horse or COW may have become. l can conquer them by the application of a strong rope or chain, just back of the fore legs, and twisting in a good lever until they yield fully. Baulky horses may be conquered in this manner, so as to need no whipping, and 1t is much more human than clubbing them or cutting them up with torturing whips. And horse once conquered in this manner will not return 10 his tricks with the same driver as readl- ly as when overcome by whipping or mauling.

 Cows may be conquered in the same manner, and broken of the habit of kick ing very readily. One of my neighbors had very vicious COW, last spring which they had failed in milking, after the most determined efforts to succeed happen ed to hear of this fact one day. and told them how to manage her, when 10 nc more trouble was experienced. In the course of the summer they have occa- sionally laid chain across her back, when she had manifested any intention of re- turning to old habits. Edectually as is this manner of overcoming vicious pro- pensilies, it is more humane than any other in which force is used. ,a.-sa .s

 This is also very ehectual manner oi subdueing horses ugly in shoeing. The smith can make the widest mustang stand peaceably by using the chain ane lever, and the lesson will not soon be un learned. Lay aside, then, your club; and whips for the purposes named, and resort to the method herein described, and save yourself time, trouble and vexatior of spirit, nor reject it because it was no learned from your father, or in some con versation, instead of from the pages of ar agricultural journal.
Year: 1859



 WEATHER Although we have no faith in the predictions of Thom- as, the almanac maker, or any of the weather prophet fraternity, we will pub. fish the information of espondent-- J. Royal, of WhiIe Rock, Ill--who pro- fesses to be ablelo loreteI the weather one year in advance for any locality where there is an almanac calculated. Here is the prophecy "The first half of April will be wet, the last half fair; the frs; week in May will be wet, the balance fair the first half of June will be fair, the last half changeable; July will begin and end with a few days of changeable weather; leaving the middle of the month dry August will have great many geet days September will set in fair, but the balance of the month will be changeable the last part being wetiest October Ichangeabe, gradually increasing to wet ness November like the preceding, only Icommencing fairer and ending wetter December, fair weather" On this, we are told, we may rely, with the exception of September, where there has |" to be added the extra stormy weather, caused by the sun crossing the line." This truly depends on the prevailing winds at the time if northerly, it vii be as dry as i the sun were at his extreme distance from the line. = Scientific American.
Year: 1859




The old farm house wore quiet, pleas
ant look, as the setting sun gilded its
small windows, over which the luxuriant
grape-vines were carefully trained. In
the open door sat the former, with little
morocco covered book in his hand, on
which his attention had been fixed for the
last hour He was a man of method and
order-old Richard Heath -and aside
from his regular account books, which he
always kept with scrupulous care, he al
ways set down in his little book, in the
simplest manner possible, all his expenses,
Ono very complicated amount by the way,
and all he had received during the year,
in the metal as he said, not by the way of
trade.


The last account he had just reckoned
up, and the result was highly satisfactory,
if one might judge from the pleasant ex-
preston of his face as he turned to his
wife and addressed her by her pretty, old
fashioned name.


Millicent," said he, this has been q
lucky year How little we thought when
we moved to this place, twenty-five years
ago, that we should ever get five hundred
dollars year out of the rocky, barren
farm"


"It does pay for a good deal of hard
work" she said, "to see how different
things look now from what they did then. D


Now, [ am going to figure up how
much we have spent" said Mr.. Heath
don't make noise with your knitting
needles, cause it puts me out"


The wife laid by her knitting in per
feet good humor, and gazed over the broaC
rich fields of waving grain which grew
so tall around the laden apple trees, thai
they looked like massive piles Of foliage
Hearing her own name kindly spoken lee
her own thoughts far back, to the past
for after the lapse oftwenty-fve years the
simple sound of the name she bore in he
youth means more, to a wife, than all th'
pleasing epithets of dearest and darling
so lavishly offered in a long past court
ship.


Very pleasant was the retrospect to Mil
hcent Heath. The picture of the pas
had on it some rough places, and some
hard trials, but no domestic strife or dis
content marred its sunny aspect. Ther'
were faces on it-happy children's faces
without which no life is beautiful Sof
blue eyes shone with unclouded gladness
and wayy hair foated carelessly over un
written forehcads. She forgot for mo
ment, how they were changed, almos
fancied herself again the young mother
and tiny hands stole lovingly over her bos
ON, and young heads nestled there as o
old,


The illusion vanished quickly, and sh'
sighed she thought of her youngest born
the reckless boy who had left her three
years before for home on the sea. Once
only had tidings reached her of the wan
derer. The letter spoke of hardships ant
home sickness in that light and careles,
way that reached the mothers heart more
Isurely than rcpinlng and complaint. II
Year: 1859

The following letter from a gifted lady
now abroad, conveys lesson that should
oe pondered =


"Xy Dear Husband-Greatly to liz,
surprise and pleasure, the postman brought
me another letter this morning. The
reason your last did not reach me as soon
as it should have done, was that the car
riers are dull about name they are not
familiar with. You remember speaking
of giving dinner to your friends at the
Astor House on your return home but
to have one given to you was tenfold more
gratifying. The attentions that are eve
rywhere shown to you. coming as they do
from respect to your virtuous life, your
correct principles, and your honesty Of
heart and integrity of purpose, are far
more precious to me than would be tho
crown of an emperor. Money | prize for
the sake of the power it gives; but |
could enjoy it only when gained in an
honorable manner. TO be right is bet
ter than to be President, was the motto
of one who was an honor to his country.
There is no great merit in doing well,
but not to do well is a misfortune. To
be the wife of a man who is respected for
his talents and loved for his virtues, is
the summit of happiness for me. You
know from the time was married my
ambition was all for you. A woman
seldom rises above or falls below the po-
sition her husband gives her."
Year: 1859

A Observation-Disclosures, said little child,
"my Sabbath school teacher tells nae that this
world is only place in which God lets US
live awhile that we may prepare for better
world. But, mother, do not sec any one
preparing. see you preparing to go into the
country, and aunt Ellen is preparing to come
here. But | do not see any one preparing { o
go there. Why don't you try to get ready
You scarce ever speak abont going"
Year: 1859

tuition has perpetual endowment by
which we are enabled to instruct our stu
dents gratis, and which, together with the
numerous profitable vices, enable US to
succeed in pecuniary point of view.
Moreover, the State and County always
come to our relief when we fail IN raising
the wind This is one of the most en-
couraging features of our Institution.
Year: 1859

OPENING. Jo. Ginger for several
years known as musician and minstrel


throughout this country and Europe, has At
length come to a halt and settled in Day
ton. He has fitted up first class Saloon on
Main st, opposite the Market and Opened


this morning with a mammoth lunch, and
the handsome thing all around' He in
forms us that he will keep a respectable, ,tiT
top house; and as Ginger generally sue
ceeds in what he undertakes, it is fair tC
presume he will in this instance. Ho ask,
the public to try him.
Year: 1859

ur Esquire Young was engaged this mOrn-
ing in hearing the complaint Of Louisa Sumo
charging Ryper Bauman with having M de
an attempt to commit rape upon her person
some time since. A large number Of witnesses
and special were in attendance. The par


ties are both Germans, and live in oregoD.-
The Defendant was held to bail until to.tDor~
row morning when the case will be fully dis
posed Of, as far as the Magistrate is concerned.
Year: 1859

W We were in the south western verge oil
this county yesterday, and conversed with prac
tical farmers from Warren and Butler Counties
about the wheat and other crops. They report
wheat, barley, rye, oats, and grass to be gen
orally better than usual. The three first men
toned having been cut and tested they can be
positive about it. A portion Of the grass crop
has been cut, and Is pronounced much heavier
aud better than last season. Oats never gave
better promise Of large and good crop; good
deal Of il having matured, and some Of it being
about ready for the reaper, its quality can be
told very nearly. We were told that some
fields of wheat in Warren aud Butler were poor;
but that the fault must have been as md,
in the sowing as in the season, as fields
in the immediate vicinity, and more ex-
posed than they were, produced abuu'
dantly. The wheat is said TO have been sown
broad cast ard very late in the season, while
the fields in .ns vicinity were drilled at the prop
er seed time in the fall. We are of opinion
that Providence is to often blamed with the
neglect and carelessness of mortals.


The wheat crop in the southern part OF this
county was extra good, 1t we may except few
felds in Jackson township, about which the
same may be said that we have Of those pool
fields in Warren and Butler. We believe tht
same canse may be given for most of the poo
wheat throughout the State. We have only
spoken Of the crops in one direction; but o.
one thing we may rest assured: The Crops o.
Ohio will far more than supply the inhabitants
of the State; will leave large amount for ship
ment to other points less favored.
Year: 1859

LuxURIEs FOR LUNCH-All who are hungry at
lunch time to-day make take the Crescent directory
out for Boards Office where they will soup and
steaks renison steak prairie chicken fried boiled
partridge, of which doings go with unc some
See advertisement.
Year: 1859

A clergyman in Erie county, Pa, recently mar
ried young man who was under age, of which
fact the minister was ignorant. Afterwars the
father of the young man compelled his reverence
to pay thirty-five dollars on pain Of prosecution.
Year: 1859

Five slaves recently escaped from Missouri and
made their way across the Mississippi into Ran
dolph county. Their pursuers overlook them about
five miles from Chester and fired on them as they
attempted to escape. One Of them fell. mortally
wounded, with about two hundred shot in his body,
and died day or two after. Two of those who es-
caned were also wounded. X
Year: 1859

SoLD THE BABY FOR $5o.--A man, late
ly passing through Nashville, Tenn, with a
drove of Negroes destined for southern
market. In the lot there were several in
fants. which he said he did not desire to tax e
with him, because he said. it would injure the
sale of their mothers. Some of these he
disposed of here, separating them, OF course,
from their parents.


For the sum of fifty dollars he sold to
lady in this city an infant of three months,
consoling its mother with the fiendish re-
mark that he would kill it unless he could
sell .-NdShoiAe Gazette.
Year: 1859

The Georgia Legislature Is entertaining
a bill iorbiddng the sale of the pamphlet
containing the discussion between Parson
Brownlow and Pryne. Il is looked upon
as an incendiary torch, and hence must not
be brought in contact with Southern finder.
Can Americans consistently condemn the
censorious control of the Frehch press'"