smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

ing the one who had been baptized by the
wine sent challenge to his adversary,
carelessly entrusting it TO the post. The
cartel did not reach the party for whom it
was intended, but fell into the bands of
his sister, who took good care that he
should know nothing about it. The Young
lady was devoted to her brother, but she
knew that his honor would suffer a fatal
stain if some reply was not made 10 the
challenge, and. with devotion worthy Of
better cause, she determined to don a
suit of his clothes and fight the challenge
herSelt-trusting that her striking reSem-
blence to her brother would enable her to
carry out the deception. Accordingly the
adversary was promptly favored with a note
accepting the gage of battle, naming pis
tolls as the weapons to be used, and desig-
mating a noted duelling field, just out of
the city, as the place of meeting.


The appointed hour found her on the
field, very pale, but firm as rock and de-
termined as a Frenchman. Despite her
close disguise, however, the young man,
her opponent, detected the whole impos-
ture at a glance, and all his anger gave
place to an emotion Of mingled amazament
and admiration. For the sake of having 4
little sport with his fair enemy, he deter
mined to humor the deception and try her
nerves. Obtaining the right to fire, he
deliberately took his position, leyeled his
pistol at the disguised lady, aod appeared
to take particular aim at the region Of her
heart, expecting to see her either scream
or faint. But She did neither, and nc was
at last compelled 10 fire in the air.


The lady, however, had no idea Of com
ing cut for nothing, and now, that it was
her turn, she took good care to hit some
thing. Raising the pistol to level with
the young mans shoulder, she drew the
trigger, and lodged bullet in the right
wing other antagonist On receiving her
fire, the young man advanced slowly to-
wards her, and with CHASTITY smile, placed
his left hand upon his wounded shoulder,
bowed, and fell senseless at her feet.


No sooner was the deed done than the
Woman triumphed over the Amazon and
with loud shrieks for help, the lady knelt
beside the wounded man, and endeavored
to staunch the wound with her handker-
chief In this position they were found
by the police-who cot wind Of the trans
action when too late-and were carried to
the city together The Prussian authori-
ties are very strict in matters of this kind,
and our heroine might have been sent to
prison for attempted murder, but as the
wound OF the young man was not very seri-
Gus, and he already exoneratcd her from
all blame, the magistrate before whom they
were arraigned concluded to overlook the
offence


The brother Of the courageous lady has
tened to apologize for his offence as soon as
he heard Of his advcrsarv's condition, and
the young lady herself was so truly peni-
tent for what she had done that she volun.
teered to nurse her late antagonist back to
health.


Our readers may imagine the sequel
The invalid grew so fond Of his nurse that
he would not consent to give her up at all,
and as soon as he could leave his bed they
were married.


The whole story was told recently in
one Of the German zietungs.
Year: 1861

An Editor S9H-The editor Of an
English paper was recently presented with
4 stone upon which was carved the follow
ing letters. The editor was informed that
the stone was taken from an old building
and he was requested to solve the inscrip-
Year: 1861

In recent nuraber of that JshmaeIite paper
the New York; Herald, we find statement said to
have been made by former merchant Of this city
accompanied by a fitting editorial. We give them
together, and hope the reader will enjoy their pc
rusal as we have:
Year: 1861

ANOTHER BouaUET.-Mrs. $. M. s., and

 Mrs. E. A. J., have our thanks for the magnl-

 icent bouquet sent us few days sineei as also for the complimentary letter In reference to bur humble defence of the South and her in stitutions. As long as lovely woman smiles

 npon our efforts to defend THE RIGHT, and

 halls with joy the progress of the Southern Confederacy, we shall not look back, but press forward in the good work. We placed the bouquet in prominent place in the Citizen office, whsre it was admiredby our many vls- itors. It was finally taken charge Of by true Son of the South, who has doubtless telegraph ed the fact far and near, as he is an admirer of the beautiful, and often controls the electric fluid as it courses along the wires over the |rch soil of our Crystal State. May he appre- eiate the bouquet, and learn to worship at the shrine of some fair maiden who will love and Adore him as the 's Lord of her heart"
Year: 1861

NsY All the regular telegraphic reports for the newspapers are made up by the New York associated press. No telegraphic operator or agent is permitted to make up such reports.

 The telegraph company has no agency what ever in the preparation of dispatches for the press, nor is it in any manner responsible for the character or truth of this kind of news l
Year: 1861

MANuRISG PEAR TREEs.-Pear trees require
care, and few soils well adapted to their
growth but require pretty high manuring The
best manure for this purpose is bonedust; ashes
are also good for the potash is needed. In
sells deficient in iron, the scales that collect
around the anvil, applied to the soil, have an
excellent effect Guano and the homemade
article, hen manure. also excellent and
should he applied at the present time; in fact,
the fall or early winter is decidedly the best
time for mauurng pears. Dig the soil in a cir
Gle at least as large as the branches of the tree
extend, and apply the manure literally If you
have pears growing together in an orchard,
work the whole of the ground, and manure
equally over the surface. Keep the ground
clean and loose. Drain the land thoroughly. il
the water lies on the surface for over an hour
,sstsr rain, or if the subsol is wet Ohio Firr-
rysr,.
Year: 1861

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF A BANK.-The Boston
Herald OF the 7th inst, gives the particulars of
desperate effort of burglars to rob the South Read
ing Bank, near that city, on Saturday evening
last The rogues would have been successful but
for their encounter with the private watchman
A conflict took place, the burglars being three in
wounded severely I e on the head. In the melee the a
robbers escaped
Year: 1861

CHARLESTON, Jan. 9.-At an early hour this
morning, our citizens were aroused by the loud and
repeated reVerberation of cannon to seward and
general rush was made from all parts of the city
to the wharves. The excitement vas intense, and
the military rushed to for the general defence.


Twelve or fifteen reports were heard first from
the works on Morris Island followed by few
shots from Fort Moutrie
Year: 1861

TUE SCHOOL FUND.-A bill has been in-
trOduced into the Assembly by Mr.. Mont
gOmery, having for Its object diversion of
portion Of the common school fund of the
State for the support of sectarian schools.
The object of the common school fund is to
assist parents in furnishing their children q
secular education. If the fund was more
than sufficient for that purpose, there would
be no serious objection to giving the over.
plus, to the different sects, to be used in in-
culeating their peculiar tenets. But at
present, the school fund is mere pittance
not tenth part enough to keep up the
common schools, and it would be decidedly
wrong to divert any portion of 1t to pur-
poses for which il was never intended. We
presume there is no danger of the bill pass
ing the Legislature.
Year: 1861

A petition for signatures has been sent to
Nevada from Placer county, praying for
the establishment of q daily overland mail
between Placeryille and Auburn. As the
routes are now arranged, II will require two
days for the overland mail to come from
PlacerviIle to Nevada, and 1t is represented
that one day will be gained by the establish
ment of the proposed line. This IwOuld be
a benefit to Nevada and Placer counties,
but TO no other portions Of the State, All
the northern counties are interested in haV-
ing the overland mail brought direct from
Carson Valley to Nevada, as by that means
the mail matter for the North will reach lis
destination two days earlier than by the
present route round by Placerville. 1t is
believed that the mail company, when they
learn the advantages Of the Nevada route,
will be anxious to make this place the west
ern terminus, and as it will take no longer
for the mail ito reach Sacramento and San
Francisco than by the present route, the
Department will make no objection to the
change. II the western terminus should
not be changed, it will be to the interest OF
of the northern counties TO have another
mail route opened from Virginia City to
Nevada, with distributing Office at the
former point. AS over half Of the pOpula-
tion Of the State will get their mail matter
from one to two days earlier by such on ar
rangement, they will certainly have inau-
ence enough to effect the proposed change.
Year: 1861

EASTERN BOUNDARY.-We notice by the
Territorial Enterprise, that w. f. Ander.
son, formerly Of Nevada, has been sent to
Sacramento by the citizens Of Washoe, to
request the Legislature Of California to
cede to Nevada Territory all the country
east Of the dividing ridge which separates
the waters of California from those flowing
into the Great Basin. The Legislature
might take action in this matter by prOpos-
ing an amendment TO the Constitution, to
be submitted TO vote of the people. As
The Constitution establishes the boundaries
of the State they cannot be changed except
by On amendment to that instrument. The
summit of the Sierra Nevada is the best
natural boundary for California, and the
State will be no poorer for ceding the coun-
try cast to the new Territory.
Year: 1861

PARsoN BRowNIow speaking of the reb.
els chances of success, and of the South
ern preachers saying that God is with them
in their struggle for separation, gets of
the following piece of plain talk:


True, our young men, and their parents,
encouraged, by our practical Preachers,
who never expect to do any fighting them
selves, to believe that God is on our side
that our cause is just-and that we are
bound to succeed I'VE have been study
ing the character of God, for the last forty
years past, and that too in the sacred Bi-
ography of his own writing and we confess
that we have not come up with any point
in his character, or nature, which war
rants the belief that he will identify him
self with the Southern Confcderacy in this
conflict This war has been brought about
without adequate cause


1t has been inaugurated by men whose
morals and piety, afford no evidence Of
their having had any intercourse with God
or his word And the spirit displayed, in
every movement, thus far, forbids the idea
Of God pitching in on either side. We say
this in no irreverent spirit, but with view
to advise the parties not to look for help
from quarter whence it is not likely to
come. Fighting without any just cause,
and upon their own hook, let them fall
back upon their own resources
Year: 1861

perform in this world. They have no
habits OF industry, no taste for the use
iul, no skill in any really useful art
They are in the streets, not in the per-
formahce of their duty, or for the acqui-
sition of health, but to see and be seen.
They expect thus to pick up IL husband
who will be as indulgent as their parents
have been, and srpport'them il idleness.
Those who SOW wind in this way are sure
to reap the whirlwind. No lie can be
exempt from cares. How mistaken an
education do these girls receive who are
allowed to imagine that life is always to
be garden of roses! Labor is the great
law of our being. How worthless will
she prove who is unable to perform IL.


"lt has been observed that, by far
the greatest amount of happiness In civ
lllzed life is found in the domestic rela-
tons, and most of those depend on the
home habits of the wife and mother. -
Whata mistake is then nude by our
young girls and their parents, when do
mestic education is unattended to Our
daughters should be taught practically
to bake, to cooi, to arrange the table,
to wash and iron, to sweep, and to do
everything that pertains to the order
and comfort of the household. Domes-
tics may be necessary, but they are. "a
necessary evil, and the best Z" help n
woman can have is herself. If her hus-
band is ever so rich the time may come
when skill in domestic employment will
secure to her comfort which no domes-
tic can procure. Even if she is never
called to labor herself, she should at
least, know how things ought to be done,
so that she can never be cheated by her
servants.


domestic Education cannot be ac-
quired in the streets. 1t cannot be learn
ed amidst the frivolities of modern soci-
ETY.. A good, and worthy, and comfort
bringing husband can rarely be picked
on the pavement.


"The nymph who walks tho public streets,


And sets her cap for all she meets,
May catch the fools who turns to stare,
But men of sense avoid the snars.'


The highest and best interests of soci
ETY. in the future demand better, a
more useful, more domestic training
of our yonug ladies'"
Year: 1861

Fare thee well-we part for ever.
All regrets are now in vain !
Fate DEGREES that we must sever,
Ne'er to meet on earth again.
Other skies will bend above thee,
Other hearts may seek thy shrine !;
But no other e'er will love thee
With the constancy Of mine.
Yet fnrcwcll-we part forever
All regrets are now in vain;
Fate DEGREES that we must sever
Nc'cr to meet again.


Fare thee well
Like the shadow on the dial
Lingers still our parting kiss !
Life has no scvcrer trial,


Death no pang to equal this.
All the world is now before thee,
Every cline to roam at will,
But within tie land that bore thee,
One fond heart will love the still.
Yet farewell--we part forever,
All regrets are now in vain
Fate DEGREES that we must sever,
Ne'er to meet on earth again.


Fare thee well
Year: 1861

The telegraph announces the sadinteligence
that Col. Ellsworth, commander of the Fire
men Brigade from Brooklyn, was shot dead in
cowardly manner, on the oath, while hauling
down the secession flag at Alexandria, which
place was taken possession of by the Federal
troops. Col. Ellsworth was quite young
man, being only % or % years of age. He
first distinguished himself by drilling and
commanding the celebrated Chicago Zouaves,
who made a tour of the Union last year. He
was man Of great energy of character, and
perhaps the best military drill master of the
Zouave tactics on the continent His death
is serious loss in one sense, but it will be a
gain of hundreds and thousands to the cause
for which he was killed. His gallant brigade
will never rest till his murder is avenged.
Year: 1861

Our patrons will perceive by the bright ap-
pearance of our paper this morning that our
reading columns have been furnished with
new type. The type is from the Chicago
Foundry, H. A. PORTER, agent, and is su-
perb article in every respect. Our recent
increase Of subscription has encouraged us to
make this improvement We will at all times
endeavor to keep the JOURNAL in the front
rank of Iowa papers
Year: 1861

WHERE SAFETY LlEs-Itis stated that New
York banks hold over ten millions in gold
sent by individuals from the South for safe
keeping and that more than two hundred
Southern families from the South have taken
houses in the little city Of Hoboken, opposite
New York, within two weeks.


Brooklyn has largely increased its popula-
ton from the same source, and the price
of rents has in consequence considerably in.
creased
Year: 1861

WHAT WILL THEY DO FOR ICE?-Our South
ern brothers are in fix for ice. Their ports
are blockaded, and no ice can enter where the
ice ought to go. Large quantities of this sum-
mer luxury was put up in New England and
Nova Scotia last winter for their especial bene-
fit, if they had behaved themselves. As it is,
they will have nothing during the dog days
with which to cool their reasonable tongues.
There will be hot times this season in the
South
Year: 1861

The President has not declared war
against the South. Government regards the
secession movement as conspiracy, and all
engaged in it it as rebels, and it is going to
deal with them accordingly. When captured,
they will not be regarded as prisoners of war,
for no war has been declared, but as traitors.
They will be arrested by constable, and tried
for treason, and the end of the leaders will be
ignominious in the extreme Hemp will be in
GOOD demand.
Year: 1861

WEsr LIBERTY, 9th Month, 2Sd, 1851.


FRIEND MAnIN.-Noticing the expenses O
the war in to-day's paper, I concluded tobroacf
a peace idea.S Remembering that slavery is
the direct cause of the present trouble, and
has been the cause of great deal heretofore
and will continue to be until it is abolished
and that every battle of the warrior is with q
confused noise and with garments rolled in
blood, and believing, as many people do, that
war is anti Christian, and being willing to ad-
init that our Southern enemies are deceived by
their mad leaders and are therefore innocent,
would it not be cheaper, would it notbe better,
more Christian-like, more in the cause of civ
ilization, more humane, and more in accordance
with the present day and generation, to take
the money that we are about to spend in this
bloody war and free the slaves in this govern
ment, proclaiming liberty throughout all the
land, unto all the inhabitants thereof, and for
ever stop these troubles? If the war expenses
for the next five years would not buy all the
slaves, add to it what 1000 men could earn
that time, and if that is not enough, we will
make up private purse to make up the bal
lance. Would not the angels then again sing
GLORY to God in the highest, ON earth, peace
and good will to men?' For the Union with
out slavery and war. m. w. 81


REMARKS.


The suggestion is utterly impracticable The
South would regard such move as much in
the light of meddling in their affairs as the
restriction of slavery in the Territories, and
would refuse to sell their slaves 1t is toomuch
like child's play to persuade people to do right
by offering rewards.


Our correspondent should bear in mind that
while slavery is the indirect cause of this war
it is not really the question at issue at this
time. If the South should to-day free all its
slaves it would not atone for the insult given
our national flag by its rebellion. 1t is amis-
taken idea in the minds of some people that
the present war is for the extirpation of slavery
Freedom to the slaves is almost certain to fol-
low as one of the results of the rebellion, but
it is not, and should not be, one Of the pur-
poses of the government If the Southern
people return to their allegiance before it is
accomplished, the Constitution will protect
them in their right to hold slaves as long as
they may choose. We certainly desire as
earnestly as any one to see the dark stain and
troublesome evil of slavery wiped from our
country, but we can never sanction any un-
constitutional method of accomplishing that
result
Year: 1861

A pistol is on exhibition in New York known
as Godfrey's revolver, which is of simple but
ingenious construction. Its advantages are,
that it will never discharge prematurely or
accidentally that it dispenscs with the per-
cussion cap, being fired off by the agency of a
primer which will last out score of dis
charges, which will not be injured by moisture,
and is very portable.
Year: 1861

\ Southern paper contends that the seeded
States arc fighting for their liberty" That's
just what we once heard maniac say to those
who caught and bound him to prevent him
from cutting his throat with razor which he
had stolen from his keepers ROOM The reb-
els want to fight for the liberty of committing
suicide with the weapons they have stolen Of
their kecper-the United States Government.
Year: 1861

THE DEPTH OF BARBARTsM.-We learn
from gentleman, who received his informa.
ton from the messenger going to notify the
family of the victim, that a New England
lady, 4 teacher in Tennessee, was lately tarred
and feathered in that State for the expression
of Union sentiments.
Year: 1861

A Tennessee correspondent of the New York


World says company Of cadets from Ala
bama, passing through Knoxville, un their
way to Virginia few days ago, had their tick
cts issued for ball at the White House on
the 4th Of July. One of the officers consid-
cred the taking of Washington as too small an
achievement, swore in public speech, that he
was going to march his victorious soldiers into
Wall street and pay them off If they don't
receive complimentary balls enough before
reaching Washington to cure them of any de-
sire to extend their operations in that direct
ion, then the signs are not worth much
Year: 1861

TIE SISTERS PLAcE.-At a conference meet- ing held somewhere in the northern part of our State, during the great revival season-of 1858. were present among others, Brother Brown--a weak shy, but good man, considerably " fore handed" and childless widower-and Sister Agnes, strong minded spinster, somewhat loiI of voice and fluent of speech, who, report said, was not averse to the thought of securing the fine house and farm.

 In due course of proceedings, Brother Brown was called on to relate his experience. As usu- al, he was humble and slow of speech "he had verylttle to saythe time would be better occupied by others. For his part he felt that it became him to be silent, and that his place was behind the door of the sanctuary" And so he sat down and Sister Agnes was soon called on to speak She too was humble and subdued; had little to say, and she felt that her place was be- the solemnitv of the occasion could prevent the meaning smile that ran round that circle os grave faces.
Year: 1861

AN INCIDENT IN THE CARs-I was escorting home the lovely Charlotte D., to whom i was, at that time, quite devoted we got into the crowded Avenue cars. Charlotte could scarcely find room to spread her crinoline and arrange her voluminous 1ounces; l stood up near her, there being no vacant seat.

 | After q few minutes there came in poor wo- man, who deposited basket of clothes on tho | platform, and held in her arms small child, while little girl hung to her dress. She looked tired and weary; but there was no vacant seat to be sure Charlotte might have condensed her tlounces, but she did not. Beside her, however, a very lovely and elegant young woman, who seemed trying, by moving down closer to others to make room enough for the stranger between herself and Miss D.. At last she succeed ed, and with the sweetest blush ever saw she invited the poor burdened female to be seated. Charlotte D-- drew up her drapery around her, and blushed too, but it was not pretty blush at all, and she looked annoyed at the pro- Ximity of the new conner, who was, however, clean and decently, though thnly clad.

 The unknown lady drew the little girl upon her lap, and wrapped her velvet mantle around the small half clad form, and put her huff over the half-frozen little blue hands.

 So great was the crowd that I alone seemed to observe. The child shivered-the keen wind from the door blew upon her unprotected neck. l saw the young lady quietly take off her shawl, which she softly put on the shoulders of the lit- tie one, the mother looking on with confused wonder. After a short time she rose to leave the car, and would have removed the shawl, but the unknown gently whispered, "No; keep it on, keep it for her." The woman did not an- sWer, the conductor hurried her out, but her eyes swam with tears which no one saw but me- I noticed her as she descended to basement and l hastily marked the house.

 Soon after my unknown also arose to depart. l was in despair, for l wanted to follow and dis cover her residence, but could not leave Miss How glad was then, to see her lowing, as she passed out, to mutual acquaintance, who stood in the doorway. From him, ere many minutes, l had learned her name and address.

 To shorten my story. that lady is now my wife. In the small incident which introduced her to me, she showed her real character. A few days after our marriage I showed her the blessed crimson shawl, which I had redeemed from it's owner, and shall always keep as memento.