smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

The General Assembly Of the Old North State
have passed resolution to pay the wives, of the
officers and men captured at Hatteras one-haf
their pay and where there is no wife, then to tie
guardians of the children
Year: 1861

THE GALLANT SEVENTH Whatever
may be the result of this war, there will
be one thing prominent in its history to
cheer the heart, exalt the pride. and in
sure respectto to the citizens Of Iowa-and
that is the gallant conduct Of her sons
upon the battle field. The LIST at VIII.
sons Creek-the Sd at Blue Mills-and
tie 7th al Belmont, have won an imper.
ishable renown for our State In forced
Notwithstanding up defences-in ex-
posure or leading a desperate charge,
they are always the same ready, unyield
ing, determined and brave They suffer
most because they are ever in the hottest
of the fight, doing their whole duty. In
the battle Of Belmont, The 7th, under Col
Lauman. entered the fight with 5l2 men
and came out with goo. Their daring is


he theme Of universal praise. All hon
or to our brave boys who are fighting SC
heroicly for the cause of good Govern.
ment. and the honor Of their State. They
who TALL shall not be forgotten and they
who return shall not live unrewarded.-
.Siour City Register.
Year: 1861

my side. But she commanded herself, and
strove to comfort me. "My poor. poor
darling" she said tenderly, 'can you for
give me for disturbing you with this vain
trial? did so long to know the worst!- -
I could not help hoping before. Now, we
shall be at rest It will not be like doubt
full SORROW"


"And you, Leona. can you indeed be
content to share blind mans darkened
life 2"


She stopped my words with her kisses.


Hush, beloved! will be your light,
your eyes,"


She has kept her word. I miss no plea
SAINT sights or sounds of nature, for in her
I have all things do not even need to
look on her beloved face, for I see it in my
heart forever fresh and young and fair. She
was but child when she first aroused me
from my blind despair She was my COM
forter then; she will be all the days of my
life. The two years since our bridal have
been full ofjoy. My heart has hardly space
for more. And yet Leona told me, last
night, at twilight, with her glowing face
buried in my bosom, that I must find space
in my love for new claimant. am to be
a father.


A month ago Richard brought home his
bride. They call her more beautiful than
Leona; but I do not believe SO much soul
looks from the eyes they call so dark and
bright. l am full of content. know,
when Gods angel shall unseal my vision
when, in the everlasting light of heaven,
the blind shall see again-fairest among
women, fairest and truest, will stand by my
side my God-given-my wife, LEoNA.
Year: 1861

No State tax is to be levied in Illinois for
the next two years; the accumulation of the
sinking fund for paying off the State debt
beyond the amount falling due. and the
revenne from stock in the Central Railroad
will defray all the expenses Of the State
government.
Year: 1861

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AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND PRO-
n vInlNG FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE CITY
PROPERTY TAX.


The Trustees Of the City of Nevada do Ordain as
follows


SECTION /. There shall he, and is hereby levied
upon all assessed and taxable property within the
corporate limits Of the city of Nevada for the fiscal
year. ending MAY 1861 tax OF fifty cents upon eaeh
one hundred dollars of assessed value.


SEc. 2. Il shall be. and Is hereby made the GUY
Of the CITY Marshal or his Deputy to collect ssid
taxes said Collector shall forthwith give notice, by
publication in some newspaper, published IN thl,
city. that the city taxes are due and payable, an"
the time and place at which he will receive the same
also that the law in regard to their collection, viii
be strictly enforced.


SYc. 8. Upon the first Monday in January 1861,
at the close Of the business hours for that day, the
tax collector shall enter upon the tax list or assess
ment roll a statement that he has made a levy upon
all the property assessed in said roll aud upon which
the taxes ave not been paid On or before the third
Monday of January 1851, the tax collector shall com
pete list of all persons and property then owing
taxes and the tax collector in addition to the tax
levied shall collect upon each delinquent, the sum
Of one dollar costs incurred in preparing and pub
fishing the delinquent list.


SEC A. On or before the first daY Of February.
1861 the tax collector shall the delinquent tax
list to be published, giving the name Of the owner
of all real estate and all improvements on the same,
together with such condensed description of the
propertv, that il NAV he easily known. and also
similar condensed description of any real estate or
improvements assessed 10 unknown owners and sso
opposite each name description, the amount OF
taxes including costs due from each delinquent per-
son or property such list with the levy thereon ~
heretofore provided shall be published for three sue
cesSiye weeks, in some newspaper, supplement to
a newspaper published in the city of Nevada. Such
publication shall also designate the time and place o.
the sale which shall not be less than twenty one or
more than twenty eight days from the first appear
Of the publication All real estate shall be sold
in front Of the Court House door. and all sales sha
be made by the Marshal or his deputies.


SEC 5. The provisions of the Act entitled an Act
to provide for the support Of the Government
Of this State approved April 29th 1851 from Sec 10
10 Sec. 2S inclusive OF said act shall control direct
and regulate the sale issuance of certificate record
and all further proceedings Of the tax collector under
the foregoing ordinance.


Passed November 2Sth 1880.


JOHN WILLIAMS. President.
T. H. RofFT Clerk.-nov29
Year: 1861

IT was stated by leading dentist at Chi
cago, in recent address to his brethren,
that The amount of gold plate and leaf used
in the United States for the replacing and
repair Of defective teeth was S2,250, 600.
This is fact that tests the existence of a
high state OF civilization and good deal of
toOthache in this blessed land.
Year: 1861

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned win apply to the Board Of SUI
pervsnrs Of this county on the first Of May,
soon thereafter as a hearing be had for
al of license to collect toll trailand bridge
the Middle Yuba opposite Orleans Flat and also for
trail and bridge opposite snow Point.


aDr6.4wDd IT, UFVFNDORFF
Year: 1861

A FACT FOR SoLDIERs.-There are
some very simple, practical matters,
the knowledge of which would be OF
immense use to our men in entering a
battle. The greatest exhaustion which
Northern troops undergo in violent e1-
ertion, under Southern sun, arises
from thirst, and the water Of the can
teens is soon exhausted, besides not
very refreshing. Let every man at his
mess in the morning 6ll bis canteen
with tea or coffee, and keep it for the
battle, satisfying his thirst on the march
with cups of water, or better still. with
rinsing the mouth. A battle, like a
prize fight, is something which de-
mands the utmost possible concentra-
ton of bodily strength within a given
time, and in ring struggles it is well
known the trainers" never allow
drinking of water--only moistening the
mouth. II officers would look after
these apparently trivial matters, they
would find their men far more vigor-
GUS in the time of trial.
Year: 1861

The Poor DRUExARD.--Obl / have
sometimes looked at a beautiful boy, and
my flesh has crept within me at the
thought, that there was bare possibilS
ity be might become q drunkard. 1
was playing with beautiful boy in the
city OF Norwich, Conn.,, was carrying
him to and fro on my back, both OF US
enjoying ourselves exceedingly; for I
loved him, and / think he loved me-
During our play said to him, "Harry
will you go down with me to the side OF
the stone wall?" 30 yesl' was the
cheerful reply. We went together and
saw a man lying listlessly there quite
drunk, his face upturned to the blue
sky; the sunbeams that warmed and
cheered and Illuminated US. lay upon
his porous, greasy face; the pure morn
ing wind kissed his parched lips and
passed away poisoned; the very swine
in the fields looked more noble than he,
for they were fulfilling the purpose OF
their being. As / looked upon that
degraded man, and then looked upon
that child, with his bright brow, his
beautiful blue eyes. his rosy cheeks his
pearly teeth and ruby lips--the perfect
picture Of life, peace and innocence; as
I looked upon the man then the child
and felt his little hand convulsively
twitching in mine. and saw bis little lips
grow white, and his eye dim, gazing
upon the poor drunkard; then did 1
pray to God, give me an everlasting in
creasing capacity to hate with burning
hatred any instrumentality that could
make such thing Of being once as
fair as that ehild.-JoHE B. COUCH.
Year: 1861

common gumption could do easy
enough" however, ss my little friend
said; and il was done the next morning
with block and tackle, rollers and levers,
be going about it as naturally and ham
dily as il he had been q bridge builder
BY profession. There being no higher
price for day labor with his amount Of
'gumption,' and day labor such as the
other mans who could not conceive how
a spade might be used for q shovel,
shows how common ingenuity is in our
country, and how characteristics of q
Yankee 1t is TO know no obstscle.--M
p. Wills.
Year: 1861

NIGHT, THE Poor MANS FRIEND
Night reveals all artificial distinction.
The beggar on his pallet Of straw snores
as soundly as the king in his bed Of
down. Night, gently, soothing, refresh
ing night, the earthly paradise Of the
slave, the sweet oblivion Of the care
worn soul, the nurse OF romance Of
devotion; how great the painting heart
Of society yearns for the night and rest!
Sleep is Gods special gift to the poor;
for the great there is no time fixed for
repose. Quiet they have none; and in
stead of awaiting the approach Of events
they fret sud rePine, they starve, Sleep
and chide the tardy hours as il every
tomorrow were big with the fate oI
some hereafter. The torrent OF events
goes roaring past, keeping eager exPec-
tation constantly on the tip-toe, anc
drives himid slumber away.
Year: 1861

E"I don't miss my church so
much as you may suppose" said a
lady to her minister, who called on her
in illness; "for l make Betsey sit at the
window, as soon as the bells begin to
chime, and she tells me who are going
to church. and whether they have got
on anything new"
Year: 1861

X women are saIu 10 HAVE stIUugoI
attachments than men. 1t is not So
Strength Of attachment is evidence in
little things. A man is often attached
to an old hat; but did you ever know Of
q woman having an attachment for an
old bonnet?
Year: 1861

1t cannot be doubted that light exer-
cises a very important influence upon ami
NAL as well as upon vegetable economy
Every ones feelings bear witness to the
stimulus afforded by its agency; a dark
day or dark room induces lassitude and
repOse, which is quickly dissipated by the
bright sunshine. Many diseases are much
more virulent in shaded situations, and the
eye especially cannot long retain its full
power if deprived of light. From mista-
ken notions on this subject, or from false
economy, it is a general practice toexelude
light from the stables of horses and other
animals 1t is supposed by many that
they thrive best in the dark. Where the
animal is stabbed for brief period of rest,
darkness will undoubtedly favor his repose.
In the season when flies are troublesome il
also may be we'll to darken the stable to
exclude them, but when the animals are
stabbed permanently in darkness, they can
not but suffer in various ways. The horse,
especially, is very much subject to diseases
of the eye, and there can be but little
doubt that this tendency is increased by
cOnfning him permanently where the eye,
in waking hours, is strained to an unnatu-
raj position to perceive objects around
him. Horse jockeys find an advantage in
the use Of such stables. The animal be-
ing brought into the glare of day is con-
fused and startled, and by his high step
ping and half uncertain manner, impresses
a novice with an idea of his spirit and ac-
ton. Even if the quiet induced by dark
ness may favor increase of fat, it is not
conducive to muscular strength. Muscles
deprived of the stimulus of light become
faced, and the apparently high condition
induced by this means, is soon lost by ac-
tive exertion. Men whose employments
conhne them to poorly lighted apartments,
soon lose the color and the energy of full
health, and the same results follow similar
treatment of animals.


Besides this, dark stable will seldom
be kept in that cleanly condition which ia
vors full health. The corners will be
neglected, especially if the care of animals
be entrusted to the 'help," who are usual
ly content if the stable looks nice. When
building stables, ample provision for light
viii cost but little more than imperfect fix
lures, and in the end will be found more
proftable.-MCIine Farmer.
Year: 1861

The Richmond Wing. which has been
one of the most bOisterOus fulminators of
"bloOd and thunder" against the "Yan-
KEGS" has the following significant article.
Under date Of October 10th, the editor
says:


All the indications point to a long war.
At one time we had hoped that the dash
the clan of our volunteers unrestrained.
but simply guided by able Generals
would have planted our banners, before
frost, in the heart of the enemy's country
and conquered an honorable peace. But
different policy has obtained We of the
South, who were to attack, have adopted q
system of defense. and, so far, have uni
formly awaited the advance of the foe
This may be the safer policy; but we have
never been able to appreciate it. Our con-
viction is that a victorious advance into
the enemy's country is the only road to
lasting and honorable peace. We must
fight, and we must conquer, before we can
make q treaty. If We cannot do this we
must submit to the fate of the weaker par
ty. The enemy have dominion of the sea;
he can assail US at almost innumcrable
points; he can plumber our coasts and pen
citrate our rivers. He is supreme in the
Chesapeake bay; he commands the Poto-
mac; he has possession of Maryland, of
Northwestern Virginia, and is eOntending
fer Missouri and Kentucky. While he
threatens our whole coast, he may assail US
at any point of our extended frontier.-
This whole situation must be altered be-
fore We can have peace on any terms COM
patible with honor and safety.


We have never heard of any plan sug-
gested for effecting this desirable altera-
ton short of carrying the war into the en-
emy's country. While we stand on the de-
fensiye, and the enemy is entrenched on
this side of the Potomac, it is impossible
for US to destroy his supremacy at sea or
prevent his predatory ineursions on our
coast We are subjected to all the disad-
vantages of defensive war of indefinite
duration or a peace dictated by the enemy.
Tile possibility Of oar success rs not acith-
IN tie range Of accident. TO Prerent oar
SugugatiOaa or determination is all lCe can
hope tor.


We have ne skill in strategy. and know
nothing of the means at command Of our
Generals; but if this is all that is left to
US, we had as well be looking out for terms
of submission, and the sooner the better.
An endless war. which affords no Opportu-
nifty for either victory or revenge is boot
les undertaking.
Year: 1861


But here's hurrah for the upper dog


There's grit in the wag of his tail;
He pitches in if the fight is free


With vim that will never fail
While tooth is left he seorns to yield,


Though the tug be ever SO tight.
And you'd swear. by his looks, he was mad
The upper dog in the fight!
There's always something that stamps success
With higher name than "luck,
And he who wins is made of stuff


Whose sign in this world is "pluek-"
There's curl in the tail, and a life in the hair
And the eyes have knowing light,
Which tells to all Of noble breed


OF the upper dog in the fight
Away with your dog whose heart is set
On a dry and meatless bone,
That sneaks aside, with a thievish look,
And gnaws 1t and licks it alone;
A sigh for the pitiful PUP that whines
AT threatening growl or bite;
But cheer for the dog who was born to he
The upper dog in the fghtl
Year: 1861

I know that the world, the great big world
Will never moment stop,
To see which dog may be in the fault,
But will shout for the dog on top.
But for NE. I never shall pause to ask
Which dog may be in the right,
For my hea 1T WILL BEAT, while it beat at all,
For the uSDrR dog in the fight.
Perchance what I've said had better not said
OR 'twere better had'said it ineog..
But with heart and with glass filed choek to


the brim,


Here's health to the BOTTOM dog.
Year: 1861

GEN. McKINsrRY delivered himself Of
the following sOldier-lke speech at meet
ing in St Louis a few days ago:


..Fellow-citizens, | came here to listen
and not to speak am about to take the
field against the secessiOnists-tO meet
them in mortal combat. If survive, l
will gladly address you on my return"
Year: 1861

The fatal fondness for indulging spirit
of ridicule, and the injurious and irrepar
able consequences which sometimes attend
the too prompt reply, can never be too Sc
riously and too severely condemned. Not
to offend is the first step toward pleasing
To give pain is as much an offence against
humanity as against good breeding and
surely it is as well to abstain from an ac-
ton because it is sinful as because it is i'm,
polite. A man of sense and breeding will
sometimes join in the laugh which has been
raised at his expense by an ill-natured
repartee; but if it was very cutting, and
one of those shocking sort of truths, such
as they can scarcely be pardoned, even in
private, ought never to be uttered in pub
lie, he does not laugh because he is pleased,
but because he wishes to conceal how much
he is hurt. As the sarcasm was uttered
by lady, so far from seeming to resent it
he will be the first to commend it; but, not
withstanding that, he will remember it as
a trait of malice, when the whole company
shall have forgotten it as stroke of wit.
Women are so far from being privileged by
their sex to say unhandsOme or cruel things,
that it is this very circumstance which rem
ders them more intolerable When the
arrow is lodged in the heart, it is no relief
for him that is wounded to reflect that the
hand which shot it was fair one.-RuraL
NelC Yorker.
Year: 1861

Tine WAR DEBT The government
debt. by the 18th of December next, will
be about three hundred and eleven millions.
and should the present rate of expenditure
last for year from that date, it viii be
swelled to seven hundred and fifty millions
Should the southern rebellion be crushed
by that time, We may be compelled to pay
the debt contracted by Davis & Co., which
will probably amount to as much as fed
eral debt-making in all quite handsome
sum to face in the year 1868.
Year: 1861

GRAPEs-HoT TO KEEP THEM-We
find the following directions in Field
Notes


'Cut the punches carefully of the vines.
dip the stem where cut into melted wax
then wrap with paper or cloth. Put lay
er of cotton on the bottom of your box.
then layer Of grapes, then layer Of cot
ton, and so on. Set the box where the
grapes viii not freeze and they will be kept
good till Spring"
Year: 1861

You may talk about your upper dog,


And your under dog in the fight
Your neutral dog. your outside dog.


And tire dog that goes ia for the right;
But, of all the dogs that ever were whelped,


No matter Of what degree,
The dog that find looks out for himself


That dog is the dog for me.
He risks not his hide in the rseless fight,


For, the tickle world he knoweth,
Cares not a groat for either dogs fate;


IT'S the self same world to both.
He loves not the battle that others may gain


Whatever Of plaudits or pelf; Twill
But he minds his own matters, obeys his Own
:. And picks his olca boRe-himself.
Let the upper and under dog fight it out,


Let all the other dogs yelp;
But the only dog that will eOme out Sound, "
Is the dog that looks out for himself
Year: 1861

Payments will be made by an order from
the accounting officers on any paymaster Of
the army. Such order will require the sig
nature of the claimant on its face before ii
will be paid.
Year: 1861




MI DEAR Sig:-It has not been in my power,
as you are aware, to agree with you and with Il
majority Of yonr constitutional advisers in the
measures which have been adopted in reference
to the present condition of things in South
Caroline; nor do think it at all probable that
shall be able 10 concur in tue views whicn
YOU entertain, so far as l understand them,
touching the authority, under existing laws, TO
enforce the collection Of the customs ut the
port Of Charleston.


Under such circumstances, after mature con-
sideration, l have concluded that Cannot
longer continue in your Cabinet without embar-
rassment to you, and an exposure Of myself 10
the lust criticism of those who are acquainted
with nv opinions upon the subject. ], there,
fore, deem it proper to tender my resignation
of the commission now hold as Secretary OF
the Treasury, to take effect when my successor
shall be appointed and qualified. In doing SO,
avail myself of the occasion to offer YOU the
assurance OF the high respect and regard which,
personally, entertain for you, and with which
have the honor 10 be, your friend aud obcdcnt
servant, IHlLir r. luoMAo.
The President.
Year: 1861

If we knew the cares and crosses


Crowding round our neighbor's way,
IF we knew the little losses
Sorely grievous day by day.
Would we, then, so often chide him
For his lack of thrift and gain
Leaving on his heart shadow,


Leaving on our lives a stain?
If we knew the clouds above US,


Held by gentle blessings there,
Would we turn away all trembling
In our blind and weak despair?
Would shrink from little shadows
Lying on the dewy grass,
While tits only birds of Eden,


Just in mercy flying past?
If we knew the silent story


Quivering through the heart of pain,
) Would our womanhood dare doom them
Back to the haunts of guilt again?
Life hath many tangled crossing,
Joy hath many break of woe,
And the cheeks tearwashed are whitest;
This the blessed angels know.
Let us reach into our bosoms


For the key to other lives,
And with love toward erring nature,


Cherish good that still survives;
So that, when our disrobing spirits


Soar to realms of light again,
We may say, dear Father, judge US


AS we Judge our feliow-men.