smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

companies of that regiment that the
story is told that not man wears the
clothes with which he started out cou-
pie of months ago, but l do know that
the regiment was not supplied with blue
blouses, and that several of the men
have them, nevertheless. So much by
way of showing the ability of the Sew
enth in the eye balling line. To return:
| slept there the other night and care
lessly left my watch lying among the
blankets. The tent was full of the "eyo-
ballers" all morning, but at noon my
watch was handed back to me, almost
before | had even missed i'll


To be just, the "eye-b -balling" is more
a matter of fun on all hands than of
profit to anybody. The most amusing
thing imaginable is to witness the be-
wildermeut of some matter Of fact sol.
dier at the mysterious disappearance Of
article after article that he thought he
had right under his hand. Those Of
the greener sort swear terribly, and it
is observable that they continue to lose
whatever they may have with very
suggestive uniformity. Your good hu.
mored fellow who thinks 1t fine joke,
only played a little too 6ue, is pretty
sure never to come out the loser in the
long run. He soon knows how to take
his revenge, and something else at the
same time. To do them full justice,
the boys stake up" the art with remark
able rapidity, and practice it with ex-
traordinary perseverance, and success.


But they confne their exploits to the
camp and the soldier circle. 1t is true
we occasionally, hear of sheep that was
"confscated," like Artemus' show, be-
cause it couldn't give the eountersign,
but that is according to orders. And
we did see a certain gallant Colonel call
ed upon, the other day, to explain how
his men came to shoot two sheep when
they had only bought one, but he ex-
planned it to the entire satisfaction of
everybody. The two sheep had been
standing exactly in line, and when one
was shot the bullet went clear
through its head, struck the other and
killed it too-altogether by accident, of
course. And the Shenanagans brought
in pig the other day, with some signif-
icant remark about its never squealing,
but then they said they bought it, and
of course they knewl
Year: 1861




EXCITEMENT AT THE CAPITAL OF
KENTUCKY.--The public mind, says
yesterdays Louisville journal, in
Frankfort was much agitated yesterday
Tennesseeans were there, the same we
have already mentioned, urging Cover.
nor Magofiin to seize upon this end of
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad by
means of the State Guard, and keep it
open for the transportation of all kinds of
freight to Tennessee, in defiance of the
United States Government. The Ssces-
sionists in and about Frankfort were CO.
operating with the Tennesseeans in urg-
ing the measure upon the Governor.


His Excellency, early last evening,
had not decided how to act. He held
the matter under consideration. Hence
the great excitement. IfGovernor Ma
gofin shall do the deed he is pressed to
do, he will do it with full knowledge
of its dreadful eOnsoqueuces--with a
full knowledge that he is changing peace
and serenity into instant and horrible
war--with full knowledge that he is
dooming to bloody desOlation the State
that has con6ded to him its dcstinies,--
He will be taking upon his single soul
a responsibility that we should think a
million men would not be able to
benr. .-HI .r.t


We are not mistaken in what VIC have
stated. Let our people await the issue
aud be prepared for it.
Year: 1861

LAUGH AND Grow FAT.-We are among
that class of philosophers who are of the
opinion that joyfulness and mirth are condu-
Give and even necessary to long life it is
only your low-spirited, misanthropic, moody
bodies who die off before they have made
half life Of it. Now, in conducting our
paper, we strive to throw into its columns a
spice of wit and humor that shall render it
doubly palatable to our immense list of sub
scribers. We avoid disagreeable and dry de-
tails, and endeavor to give such matter as
shall interest, instruct and amuSe our readers,
always giving them such food for the palate
as promotes laughter and good spirits. Sterne
tells us that every time man laughs he adds
something to his life. There is no denying
the fact that laughter is good for the health
it is provocative to the appetite and friend
to digestion. The far. famed DR.. Lydenham
once said that the arrival of a merry-andrew
in town was more beneficial to the health of
the inhabitants, than twenty asses loaded with
medicine. Who ever read our merry-making
column, enjoying good cheerful side-split-
ting laugh over its contents, that did not feel
better for it a whole week after =? Viva la
FUN and frolic Laugh and grow fat -
lex. ..... ...
Year: 1861

Soon after we saw the notice in your paper
that Festival was to be holden in Chelsea
on the 2lst inst, we invited the Congre.
gational Sabbath School to unite with U.S.
and thus give character to the enterprise
as union Festival they cordially accepted
the invitation and entered into the prelimi-
nary arrangements with cheerful hearts and
helping hands.


Wednesday, the 2lst of August, tho day
appointed for our Festival was one of the
most pleasant and beautiful of the season.
At an early hour the artificial grove erected
for the occasion presented lively scene
Buxom youths were busily engaged in adjust
ing ornamental wreaths and borders so taste.
fully arranged by cunning fingers, while at
the samo time the ladies were as actively en-
ployed in placing, upon the table the rich
dainties prepared for the occasion in such
lavish profusion.
Year: 1861

The night before the battle two soldiers
were talking together. One was Christian
young man, the other was not. The uncon.
vcrtel man was in great heavincss Of mind
He had been for some time anxious about his
soul. IIc went to his friend to open to him
all his heart, and said to him,


{" do no. see as there can be any mercy
for me-


why not mercy for you?" inquired the
friend.


Because I cannot find it,


What do you want to find 2


want to find l want to find relief, |
want to find happiness"


"My poor FRIEND happiness is very desira-
bic, but you will never find it if you seek it
as an end You must fnd"-


Find wbat?'


"Why you must find Christ. You must
be cleansed from sin in order to be made
happy. You must be renewed and sanctifed
and purified by the washing Of regeneration
and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. Christ
is the end of the law for righteousness to eve
ry one that beieveh. You must find Christ
here and now. You have no time to lose"
| Nell, how Shall hnd him


Believe on Him with all your heart
Tell Him you renounce all your sins and are
sorry for them, and consecrate all you are and
all you have to Him. Give everything away
for Him, and take Him to your heart instead
of eve, ything else."


And shall [ then be saved? p


Believing in Christ you cannot be LOST
You are saved already. You are passed from
death unto life. You may depend on it I tell
you tho truth. lie says, if you simply be-
lcve, you shall never perish-neither any
be able to pluck you out of His hand. Him
that cometh unto me, He says, l will in no
wise cast out. He also says that whom He
lovcth, He loves unto the end. Now can you
not believe and trust your soul to Him ?'


The two friends were separated for the
night, Or that part which was given for rest.
But before daylight they found themselves
together again. They were marching towards
the field of battle, shoulder to shoulder, and
knew not when nor where they would meet
the enemy.


"How do you feel now 2" said the pious
soldier to the other.


"Oh unspeakably happy" he replied.


Happy, what makes you happy?'


"Oh, have found Christ"


So the new convert revealed to his pious
companion how he had found his new joy in
the early morning of that fatal 2lst Of July.


The soldier said: We went upon the field
together, he talking and listening with glad
surprise to his rich experience of forgiving
grace in Jesus Christ. By-and-by we were
in the midst of the roar of cannon and mus
kerry, and my friend was shot dead at my
side.
Year: 1861

"They are nothing but trees!" exclaimed
couutry.wear person, to whom the sight Of
a magnificent forest brought no elevated plea
sure, but rather feeling of safety and dis
gust. So we may feel, even if we do not give
expression to the unamiable thought.
Year: 1861

The New York E1press gives the follow
ing description of theequipnents of a French
soldier lately received in that city:


There is now on exhibition at Tifany's a
whole set of equipments used by the French
soldier when in active service. The set was
brought here by the last steamer, and will
probably attract considerable attention from
those who take an interest in the welfare of
our troops.


The first thing likely to strike the eye is q
pack saddle Tor either horse or a mule.
1t is a large and rather clumsy locking
piece of workmanship, but on examination
turns out to be handy and convenient
Hooked on to the saddle are the cacolets, or
seats, in which the slightly wounded soldier
is placed and conveyed TO the hospital.
then there are also the litters, or ambu-
laDces, made of the shape and size of bed
These are also hooked on to the saddle, and
used when soldier is dangerously wounded.
They can be covered, should it be deemed
necessary, to keep the sun or air from the
suffering patient.


Although the whole arrangement looks
clumsy yet minute examination will prove
its great value in case of severe action.


Upon examining the clothing, its superior
quality is at once observable The shoes
are stout and pegged with heavy nails, and
yet weigh less than the shoes served out to
our own soldiers. The leggings, pantaloons
and coat are OF good material and excelently
made. Their cost is much less, probably.
than ours.


The knspsaok of the French soldier is
made of leather with hair on, and is prob
ably the most complete thing of the kind
ever seen in this part of the world. Il con-
tains the following articles: One overeoat.
one pair wollen pants, one pair OF linen
pants, one pair of drawers, one shirt. one
cravat, one pair of shoes, one pair of leather
leggings, one waist belt. one cartridge box,
one cap, one plume. one pompon, one haver-
sack. one bowl, four brushes, one case with
thread, needles, &c., one bag to hold coat
when folded up, one canteen, one pair leather
CATERS, one pair linen CATERS.


The tent is the next most noticeable arti-
ole. 1t ia intended for short expeditions, is
Year: 1861

the Secessionists of Tennessee having
threatened to assassinate Mr.. Maynard, a
prominent Union man in Eastern Tennessee.
Parson Brownlow says:


Let them, if they dare, do violence 10 the
person OF Maynard, or any other Union man
of East Tennessee, because of his union sen.
timents, and the consequences to them will
be of the most fearful character Tne tool
who is used to assassinate Union leader,
will not be sought after, but the instigators
and actors in the dread scenes will have oo-
casion, in the bitterness and anguish of re-
pentance, to call for the rocks and mountains
to fall upon them and hide them from the
vengeance of the outraged Union men of
East Tennessee Let respectable Unionist
IN Knox county be slain by Secessionist,
and we can give the names of eight or ten
prominent Secessionists in the county, who
will instantly bite the dust. As certain as
there it God in Heaven, they will have to
die We speak advissdly, and reflect the
purposes of large organization in this and
other counties. We speak the words of truth
not to intimidsle men, but to let them
know what will be the result of any such
murderous assaults. Commit your acts of
violence, and then fortify yourselves with
regiments of troops. We tell you that you
will be met with opposing regiments, and
You shall be pursued to the very gates of
He'll, but what your blood shall atone for the
violence
Year: 1861

10 the summer of 1858 Jefferson Davis in
a speech at Faneuil Hall, Boston, uttered the
following language -" Among culprlts,
there is none more odious to my mind than
a public officer who takes an oath to support
the Constitution-the compact between tie
States binding each other for the common
defence and general welfare of the other
yet retains to himself a mental reservation
that he will war upon the principles he has
sworn to maintain, and upon the property
rights. the protection of which are part Of the
compact of the Union, Applause. 1t il a
crime too low to be named before this ASSEM-
bly,. 1t is oEe which no man with self-respect
would ever commit. To swear that he will
support the Constitution-to take an Office
which belongs in many of its relations to all
the States, and to use it as means of inin-
ing portion of the States of which he is thus
the representative, is treason to eoeruthiao
honorable in man. 1t is the base and cow.
ardly attack of him who gains the confidence
of another, in order that be may wound
him"
Year: 1861

Mr.. EDITOR-MY DEAR SIR: A few
days since l learned that some poor, living,
filthy. cowardly villain, for effects sake,
had put in circulation report that although
l was in the battle at Oak Hills, took no
part in the action. This, of course, is for
effect. Now, sir. wish to say that it is
not my object to detract from Mr.. Thomas
on or Batson anything that they merit, for
they are both men of honor, and well de-
serve the position they seek from the hands
of the people. But the man that would
put in circulation such a report about one
who has sought to do his country all the
good he could. without fee or reward, is a
scoundrel. villain, and coward, who is
afraid to speak to a man in open day. |
have no doubt could put my finger on the
man that started the report, and haye no
doubt but that he is now making scores of
money by aswindling the Confederate States
out of their money. l want to say TO such
nfen that l have no Use for their support.
and that had just as soon form an alli-
ance with the devil in hell. who is the faith
er OF lies. a. to be found in alliance with
such men. w hen snch men are known they
will oe iound q. homc, instead of being at
the field Of battle. where they can carry on
their swindling operations. All have to
say to such men is that they are poor cow
ardly. dirty. trifing villains, that stay at
home and talk largely, but are too mean
and cowardly to place themselves in the
way ri danger. In order to vindicate my
self. l have but to appeal to Col. Walker,
Of the Fourth Regiment of Arkansas troops
and Capts. Stewart and King, of Van
Buren,, who will. no doubt, testify to the
service that rendered before and during
the battle of Oak Hills. These men know
whether l did my duty or not The fact
is, sir, that remained with my regiment
not only during the battle, but till Tues
day after it, and should not have left then.
but for the fact that came home to have a
coffin made for friend that was killed at
the battle. and / should not have left then,
but l got DR.. Dunlap to take my place.
Now, all have to say to my cowardly
accusers is this. l expect to return, in a
few weeks, to the service, and l should be
glad to meet them there, and as they are
afraid to meet me in open day, they can
have chance there, for know they arc
towards aud vagabonds.


R.F. .COLpURN.


VAN BUREN, ARK, Oct % 1861.


The Fayetteville Arkapsian will please
copy.
Year: 1861

Paymaster General McConaughey. arriv-
ed in our city last week, for the purpose of
settling up and adjusting accounts against
the State. from the recent military opera
tions in the West. The business of this
Department is quite complicated and il
many instances very perplexing, and none
but thorough and competent officer would
be able to adjust its business satisfactorily.
Our citissns having business with this De-
partment, who lind difficulties in the way
Of speedy settlements, must bear in mind
that Gen. McConaughey has to conduct the
business of his office in systematic and
thorough manner. that he may be enabled
to render q strict account to the State OF the
trust imposed in him.


Gen. McCon aughey has rooms at the
Planters Hotel, where lie will remain until
the business connected with the Army in
this section Of the State, has all been dis
posed Of
Year: 1861

The olored ladies and gemmen' of Van
Buren and vicinity. as will be seen by the
following. desire to give Ball to help
forward the cause of Southern Independ-
ence- By all means let them have the
Ball. and let helping hand be given that
they may have good time. We have no
doubt Messrs. WHITE & HASLEY will give
the use of the magnificent hall in their new
storehouse and the " white folks" gener-
ally, will contribute to the supper.


Come, NED AND SANDY. ." take down
the fiddle and the bow" and stir yourselves
for an old fashioned frolic:


Mr.. EDITOR Our town negroes are aax.
ious to give Ball tor tine benefit of the
i" Suddern 'Fed'cy," as they call 1t. This
is the right spirit. and ought to be encour-
aged. Let them have the ball, and let their
Masters and Mistresses contribute whatever
Of good things that may be necessary to
help them out It is right and proper that
We should inspire our servants with feel
ing patriotic and in sympathy with their
masters and make them feel that they are
helping on the consummation of our plo.
rious cause The ball, with good police
to keep off white intruders would give them
INFINITE satisfaction. SogTH.
Year: 1861

PERsoNAL.-We regret to see, says the
Richmond Inquirer, in some of the Ark
ansas papers, charges Of unsoundness to-
wards the South, alleged against our talen-
ted young friend William NJ. Fishboch late
OF this city, but now a resident Of Green
wood. Arkansas, and member of the
State Convention.


Mr.. + is a son of the late Col Frederick
Fishboch, of Culpepper county. in this
State. was born and raised within ten miles
of the residence of the late senior editor of
this paper, of one of the oldest families in
this State, whose grandfather was one of
the patriots of the Revolution was educa-
law in this city just before his removal to
the State of Arkansas.


MIR. f. is one of those men who was ar
IDENTIFY attached to the late Union of these
States, as formed and interpreted by our
fathers, and ccsirous of seeing it perpetual
ed in that spirit. but at the same time held
firmly the doctrine of State rights accord-
ing to the Virginia Interpretation, which is
known to be the very antipode of Lincoln's
construction of the Federal Constitution.


We have heard that Mr.. f. made the
declaration, on setting out from here for
the West, that he could never he induced
to settle in free State


AS we have said, it is a subject of deep
regret to see unjust imputations cast upon
upon any of our public men at such times
as these. We doubt whether our good old
mother State ever sent out from her bosom
better or worthier son, or many of great
er promise than our young friend and for
mer neighbor.
Year: 1861

From the latest dispatches from Missouri,


it will be seen that Fremont is rapidly ad


vancing towards Fayetteville. All along


the line from Kansas to the Atlantic sea-


board, the most extensive preparations are


being made by the enemy for general as
sault. The rapid movements of Fremont on


our Frontier. are doubtless for the purpose
| OF acting simultaneously with the Federal
forces in Kentucky and Virginia. That a


great battle will soon be fought, the line of


which viii reach from Baltimore to Fort
Scott, there is not even the shadow of a
doubt.


Apparently secure in our remotness from


St. Louis and Lcayenworth City. we have


indulged in the belief that the enemy would


never attempt to penetrate SO far into our


country, until at last we find our own doors


almost darkened with his unexpected pres
ence, and ourselves almost without show


of resistance to repel the invading foe.


Gen. McCulloch has warned us dozen
times of our danger. and as often begged


US 10 rally in oui might and assist the little
band with him, in defending our homes.
But how have McCulloch's appeals been re-
ceived? Why. if word had been sent us
that the ghost of Sir John franklin in the
Arctic Seas, was coming to pay US noe
turnal visit, il would have received almost
as much attention as Gen. McCulloch's cali
for aid. Months have passed away and not
until the present week, have as many re-
crcits gone to the army as sick and disabled
men have been sent away. We have now
no adequate force in the field to protect u.s.
Danger is starring US in the face. We
must arousea and meet it like men, or tame
ly submit to the fate that threatens us.
The crisis has come-there is no time to be
lost-every moment is big with danger
every man must come up to the work-no
excuse can relieve any one of the response
bility that rest upon him. There are guns
and ammunition enough in the country i'll
properly used, to destroy double that of the
invading foe. Let every man. that is a
man. seize the rifle and knife. the only pro-
lection our fathers had, and with a tout
heart, steady nerve, and strong arm drive
the missiles of destruction into the vitals
of the enemy. There are men enough in
reach of McCulloch, if they will but 20, to
make victory sure. No one should wait |
for another, or for company to get ready,
but seize his gun and go instantly TO the
help of our friends who are between us and
the foe. The companies now in camp will
give every one who wish, place IN their
raLks. Thousands might repair to Nc
camp, in three days time, if they
viii but move instantly. Men of the
South, at once do your duty-take care not
OF life Or property. but give both. if need
be, to preserve that honor and dignity that
has ever characterized the noble Southron
If die we must. let Us die like men--let us
die with our finger on the trigger.
Year: 1861

this county, left at our Office fine sample
of Cotton raised and ginned by himself.
The Magnolia Gin "of Mr. Savage are
highly spoken OF, as the Cotton shown us
gives ample testimony of its superiority.
He raises bale to the acre, and what is
better s:ill. he says he has neighbor, who
has done better than that, raising over q
bale to the acre. No better lands for cot
ton car be foand than the bottom lands OF
Crawford county.