smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1868

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The New York correspondent of the
Rochester Union says:


"New York has long been celebrated
for her magnificent entertainments, and
especially for her weddings and wedding
breakfasts. On such occasions the guests,
unwilling to be outdone by the host in
liberality, sometimes vie with each other
in presenting the bride elect with costly
gifts of every description. One, two or
three rooms, as the case may be, are set
apart at every fashionable wedding
where the presents are displayed and
commented upon by the invited guests.
1t has been frequently suggested by the
more prudent members of society that
these offerings be entirely suppressed,
and that none but the immediate rela-
tions should commemorate the day in
this wise; but the idea has met with no
favor, till of late, when one of our fash
ionable Murray Hill princes took a
most determined step towards REFORM
As it is the only case of the kind on rec
ord, a description of the wedding may
not be uninteresting.


"Several hundred invitations were
given and at the appointed hour the par
lors were crowded nearly to suffocation.
The bride was attired in white marcelline
silk of most scant proportions; her veil
consisted of one breadth of tulle caught
in her comb at the back of her hair; no
flowers were worn except very minute
bunch in front of her dress. The
groom was attired with like simplicity,
thereby attracting considerable atten-
ton. No refreshments were offered to
the wearied guests, who gladly bade
adieu, and retured to their homes.
There was false hope raised in
the minds of few, on seeing a
large bride-cake in one corner, that
a glass of wine and piece of cake might
be served but the illusion was dispelled
on questioning the waiter Zone only be-
ing in attendance) who informed them
he had instructions not to cut it! The
presents were spread upon small table,
and created no little astonishment. One
five dollar gold piece was laid upon a
card bearing the inscription, 'From your
affectionate Grandfather A coin of
half this value was presented by the .af-
fectionate Grandmother while devoted
brothers and sisters testified their affec-
tioh by the presentation of gold dollar
each.


CAS- might be expected, the guests de-
parted early. One lady was unfortunate
enough to have ordered her carriage to
call for her at midnight. She saw all
depart, and then seated herself to await
patiently its coming. After while a
savory smell of oysters, coffee, &C., came
floating on the air; with some confusion
of manner the members of the family
one by one disappeared, and, after some
delay, the host hesitatingly invited her
to partake of some refreshment. She
declined, and the family retired to dis
cuss the supper, leaving her to await her
carriage alone in the parlor."
Year: 1868

Also surrounded by delightful grove of forest
trees-a rare location for private residence and
many other Lots of a similar character, without


buildings. Great care will be taken in Plating so
as to have each and every Lot accessible hY
Year: 1868

afording an unlimited supply Of grass and
hay. They are easy Of access to mines on
Lake Superior, and the great pinsries of
the northern part Of the State, which af-
fords the best and principal markets for
cattle in the country. In connection with
stock raising it is necessary to call atten-
ton to the fact, that the
Year: 1868

IHE WEEKLY AVALANCHE.
The Memphis Weekly avalanche will be sent
to clubs CT ten for two dollars and fifty cents each
copy, per year, and an extra copy to those who
send us u club of ten. To clubs of twenty we
charge two dollars per year, and two extra copies
sent to she person who gets up the club.


We offer it will be seen, great inducements to
clubs. Where ten persons take the paper it only
costs them two dollars and half Forty sub
sclibers only pay two dollars The Weekly Ava
lanche shall not be inferior in size appearance and
variety of news and editorial matter TO any week
ly in the country. Each number will contain
complete history of the political events of the
preceding week. The exciting events OF the day
and the diabolism of the Radical tyrants and imps
of perdition will be carefully recorded. We have
special correspondents in all directions, and our
facilities for making first class newspaper are
unsurpassed. We ask our friends throughout the
South to give as much encouragement as their
circumstances will admit. and we will continue TO
put forth best efforts to stay the torrent Of po
litical corruption, and to develop and foster Sou
thern resources and interests.


nj. .. GhLLAWAY,


avalanche Building,


Memphis Tennessee.
Year: 1868

These Periodicals are ably sustained by the COR
irbutions OF the best writer's Science. Religion
and general Literature They are indispensable
to the scholar and the professional man, and to
every reading man, as they furnish better record
of the current literature of the day than can be
obtained from any other source.
Year: 1868

We publish this morning as correct a
copy of the Platform of Principles
adopted by the National Democratic
Convention, yesterday, as the telegraph
is able to furnish us. The resolutions
are short, pointed and emphatic-ring-
ing out clearly the opinions of the
People and the principles of the party.
And.tho arraignment OF the Radical
party which follows, is a powerful re-
cital of the crimes and misdemeanOrs;
the corruptions and the tyranny OF
those now controlling the Government.
Taken altogether, we nave here a Plat
form upon which every honest man and
irne lover of his country can stand.
Year: 1868

might influence the important Conven-
tion now in session, to such ends as


would redound to the good of the coun-
try and to the extirpation of policy OF
passion and of hate from the politics OF
the people. In his sermon he said
"In this great political year it remains
to be seen whether the people will
spurn the men of force, their creations
Of clay, their masses of animalism, and
rise to regarding men of moral princi.
pie, of Christian character, of civil
capacity; such a man as has stuck by
an idea through thick and thin, and
calmly waited till even his foes vindi-
cate his far-sighted, ever held views as
their own" Several delegates were in
the church. -- -------
Year: 1868

Prof. Goldwin Smith, the celebrated
English liberalist and reformer, says
"The course of events seems still tc
point to the Presidency of Gen. Grant
In revolutions men live fast and charac
ters change rapidly. 1t would be pre-
sumption for one not on the spot to at
tempt to pronounce judgment on indi
vidual claims, or, indeed, on any detail;
of the present situation. But all that
heard of Gen. Grant when | was in the
country, led me to believe that lie com.
bined the highest qualities of soldier
with the best instincts of a citizen, that
he was high-minded, unselfsh, wise,
devoted to the Republic, thoroughly
worthy of the confidence of the people,
and, though not a trained statesman,
likely to make good head Of the nation
in peace as well as in war. 1t would
be happy thing indeed for the nation
if he could be raised to power, not as
the mere candidate of a party, but by
a really national vote"
Year: 1868

Wake, little girl, for the sun is high,


And each little flower has opened its eye
The robins sing in the cherry trees,


And the clover bloom is a-buzz with bees
Wake, little boy, The cattle are loving,
Down IN the pasture old bessie is mooing,
Cairo is barking good morning, Bow-wow!
Get up, little boy, and be after the COW.
But first, before going TO work or TO play,
With grateful hearts let US kneel and pray,
Thanking the dear, good Father above
For His ceaseless care ard His tender love
Then we'll go down with sunshiny fac;s,
Ready to work, TO sing or run races
And all day long we will seek to do &
Only the things that are right and true
Year: 1868


How very odd that poets should suppose
There is no poetry about the nose,
When plain as is mans nose upon his face
A noseless face would lack poetic grace
Noses have sympathy lover knows
Noses are always touched when lips are


kissing
And who would care to kiss if nose was


missing


Why, what would be the fragrance of q


rose
And where would be the mortal means Of


telling


Whether a vile or wholesome cdor flows
Around us, if we owned ro sense of smell


ing?


| know a nose-a nose no other knows
Meath starry eyes, Ger ruby lips it grows
There's beauty in its form, and music in iti


blows
Year: 1868

The world goes up and the world goes down,
And the sunshine follows the rain,
And " 6sterday's sneer and yesterday frowr
Can never come over again,


Sweet wife,


No, never come over again.
For woman is warm though man be cold,
Aud the night will hallow the day,
Till the heart that even was weary and old
Can rise 10 the morning gay,


Sweet wife,


To its work in the morning gay.
Year: 1868

tune rather than through the fault Of the
people Of Memphis.


Though we are confident that the con-
cluding remarks of the article we're not
intended to refer to the Board of School
Visitors, it is thought that any one not
cognizant of the facts of the case, might
understand that the odium Of the theft
of the school fund rested with that hon
orable body. l


The Board Of Visitors, having suffered
many things in vain attempts TO obtain
a restitution Of the lost trust, must not
be asked 10 bear the intolerable burden
even Of one of Brownlow's series.
He and his myrmidons do not hesitate
to avow the theft, ner do they attempt to
| Justify it. That the people OF Memphis
see their schools closed during the best
part of the scholastic year. is only one
of the many evils they suffer at the
hands Of their rulers in Nashville.


Trusting that the dawn Of the new
year, eighteen hundred and sixty-niner
will find us in the full enjoyment of oul
popular system of graded schools, AND
that no new difficulties will impede theil
future course of usefulness. We are
Messrs. Editors, very respectfully yours
| 40 VISITOR
Year: 1868

[FrOm the Mobile Register, June 25.J
To THE EDITOR OF THE REGISTER


Since my appointment as delegate to the New York
Convention have had several letters from old friends
in the interior Of the state, similar to that given
below, and others kindly asking my opinions and
preferences on the subject. Not having time to
answer in detail all these letters will you do me the
favor to publish the following correspondence The
letter to me having been Intended for publication
withhold both the name and residence of the author.
Yours, &C., @. G. LANGDON.
Year: 1868

To promote her husbands interests,
says Parton's Life of Franklin, she
attended in his little shop, where she
bought rags, sewed pamphlets, folded
newspapers and sold the few articles in
which he dealt, such as ink, paper, lamp
black, blanks and other stationery. At
the same time she was an excellent
housekeeper, and besides being econom-
cal herself. taught her somewhat care
less, disorderly husband TO be econom-
ical also. Sometimes Franklin was
clothed from head to foot in garments
which his wife had woven ar.d made,
and for long time sheperformed all the
work of the house without the assistance
of a servant.


Nevertheless she knew how to be lib
eral at times. Franklin tells us that for
some years after his marriage, his break
fast was bread and milk. which they ate
out of a two-penny eartheIn vessel with
pewter spoon; but one morning, on
going down TO breakfast, he found upon
the table beautiful china bowl, from
which his bread and milk was steaming,
with silver spoon by its side, which
had cost a sum equal in our currency to
ten dollars. When he expressed his.
astonishment at this unwonted splendor
Mrs. Franklin only remarked that she
thought her husband deserved silver
spoon and china bowl as much as any
of his neighbors. ~. I.-..


Franklin prospered in his business
until he became the most famous editor
and-most hourishing printer in America
which gave him the pleasure of reliev-
ing his wife from the cares OF business,
and enabled him to provide for her a
spacious and well furnished abode. She
adorned a high station as well as she had
borne a lowly one. and presided at her
husbands liberal table as gracefully as
when he ate his breakfast OF bread and
milk from two-penny bowl.
Year: 1868

III =


alton of the nations pl;ghted faith would
be so overwhelmingly negatived that
those who dare propose it-for it isa dar


ing venture which the GGeette only vet
half thinks at and the Democrat has
ventured to suggest for the 6rst time
would hide their diminished heads in
shame and bitterly regret their conduct.
With all kindness to our contemporaries;
willing for our reputation as people to
forfeit the advantage which suchsa ques-
tion would give us as journalist, in


opposition TO repudiation, we coniure


them not to educate the Democratic
party of Montana in favor of this most
heinous crime. The sophistry that
would place the debt of the rebellion in
the same light as the debt of the nation,
would answer as well to convince US
that treason is the peer of loyalty. The
decision of the sword is supreme through
out the earth. To its dread arbitrament
the South appealed, and lost. Repudi-
alton is national dishonor, q surrender
ing of virtue to vice, selling our birth
right for n mess of pottage. Not only
would it ruin US in the estimation and
confidence of other nations, rendering US
despicable and unworthy of trust, but it
would utterly and irreparably sbatter
every branch of commerce, manufactures
and industry. 1t is catchword for
political purposes, but can only expect
countenance and encouragement from
those who are tnoughtless or destitute
. of principle. Men may differ honestly as
to the best means of redeeming the obli-
cations of the government, 1t is best
that such questions should be discussed
and sgitared until is evoked the best
plan, but Iepudiation is a suggestion
only TO be heard with scorn and dismiss
ed with contempt by every honest man


We do not propose here to cite from the
many instances ON record where its
whole or partial adoption, and even its
suggestion. has worked ruin TO States
and nations. Neither do we have space
to quote from the platforms recently
adopted by the Democratic party, in
every, or nearly every State, pledging
themselves to maintain inviolable the
obligations of the government, or to the
amendment TO the Constitution ratified
by the requisite number of States, ,assum


ing the national debt as an inviolable and
binding obligation upon the nation, bu;
merely refer to them hoping that oul
cotomporaries win not By advocating the
measure. necessitste a discussion on the
topic. .-L.'. ..... 7.
Year: 1868

The Dubuque Times says: The peo-
pie of the northwest still have a vivid
recollection of the Indian massacre in
Minnesota, when Inkpadutah, with his
fiends of warriors, decked out in paint
and feathers, went from settlement To
settlement, spreading terror and desola-
tion in their path, and numbering with
out remorse. green old age and helpless
infancy. Many OF the victims of that
tragedy are now sleeping in unknown
but honored graves, while many chill
dren, deprived of their natural protec-
tors, are still to be found in the country,
sad witnesses of the catastrophe which
at once deprived them of parents, home,
and all the attractions dear to child
hood.


The truth of this was well illustrated
on the 10th inst. On the cars coming
eastward from Manchester from this
point was a gentleman, now residing at
Lyons, who was driven out of Minnesota
at the time of the Indian massacre, FIVE
or six years ago. He had with him q
little girl, whom he found in deserted
cabin, she being at that time only two
weeks old. She is now a lovable little
creature, and while on the train sang
some beautiful Sunday schuoi hymns
with touching pathos. When the his
tory of the child was learned, much inter
est was manifested, and the little one
was the recigient of several small favors
from the passengers. Her preserver is
of the opinion that the child was left in
the cabin by the redskins to trap some
one, tor hardly had he entered the house
before the savages made their appear
ance, and he had the hardest foot race
on record, with the little one in his arms,
to make his escape. Who the parents
Of the child were he has never been able
to ascertain, and there is no doubt but
that they were murdered by the saw
ages.
Year: 1868

The telegraph reports that ail the
members of the Cabinet have signihed
to the President their willingness to re-
sign, and that there is probability that
reorganization of the Cabinet will take
place. 1t is also iutimated that the Presi-
dent, in the event of acquittal, will ac-
cept the Congressional plan of recon
struetion. The reorganization OF the
Cabinet and the acceptance of the recon-
struction plan Of Congress is said to be
peace Offering to Congress, aud espeei-
ally to those members of the Republican
party who have opposed impeachment.
In this connection, the Washington cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette re-
fers as follows to statement of Senator
Henderson to the Missouri delegation al
au interview they had with him


He gave it as his opinion that the
failure Of Impeachment would not injurC
the Republican party. That ne had nc
political hopes outside of the Radical
party. That be expected to go to Mis-
souri, and support in the canvass OF the
! summer the nominee of the Chicago
Convention, aud further, that be expected
to favor negro sufraaS- He then gave
/ as reason for the belief that the Re
publican party would not be damaged by
the acquittal, that according to his infor


nation the President would certainly
send to the Senate the day after h'


should be acquitted, nominations Of
full Cabinet, all of whom were 70 b
Republicans, and that the President wa


committed to adopt all the main feature


of the Congressional plan of reconstrue
Z
Year: 1868

Our MooD.-Did we yield to the
mood of the moment, indulgent reader,
instead Of permitting fancy to speak the
reverie of the hour, and attempting in
this " Town Talk" to give


To airy Mornings


A local habitation and name,


we should in this hour when earth's heart
is hushed, and the purple bars of tvi-
light are shut Ger slumbering world
fold sleep, the poor mans CLOAK, aropnd
us, and cease the task. In these, SsIi
times, when there is such a dearth oil
items, what good heart will not symoa-
tbise with our effort? L is not ours to
charm by an elegance OF diction or
beauty Of rhetoric but to state facts as
they are. The twittering swallow does
not soar as high or move as swiftly as
the eagle. but we little fellows may be as
pure IN mind and noble in soul as those
giant min Is who lead. In this " Talk
we shall hereafter travel with those Of
our readers who will indulge US; andif
we can occasionally strike a I" blow 1t
flippant aristocracy, strip fashion of any
of its ridiculous extremes, or pride Of its
false delusions, or wealth Of its vauptigg
superiority, for the advancement Of
honest worth, manly toll, and unobtrusive
goodness, We shall be content. Nous
Esrrons
Year: 1868

A correspondent of New York paper,
writing from London on April 25th,
thus distinctly sets forth the spirit with
which our political struggle is regarded
in England That its result, upon pub


lie opinion, IS earnestly set forth, must
be evident 10 every sane man


It Is impossible to over-estimate the
interest with which the ifnIe chment
trial IS regarded in this country. The
scraps of information doled out to the
public by teIegrams are perused with in
tense curiosity, aud now We are daily ex-
pecting to learn the result of this great
historical prosecution. l express the





| lish people when | state that the acquit
tai of President johnson would be hail
ed with profound JOY and would quad
ruple the admiration entertained for the
American republic, and that his c0nyic-
ton would be considered a triumph Of
ignoble partisan persecution over an ia
nocent and well meaning man. Nothing
could do more to sire engthen the monar
chial system and to weaken the popular
impulses towards republicanism than the
Presidents removal from Office nothing
could so inspirit the popular leaders and
excite the enthusiasm Of the English
masses as the spectacle of the Senate Of
free republic, rising above all partisan
prejudices aud passions, and aequitting
the President upon the evidence, even
against the schemes and interests of party
managers. l trust that the telegraph
may soon bring us news of the acquittal,
knowing how grand will be the moral
effect in Europe; but it is useless to dis
guise the fact that all Americans abroad


understanding fully the force of political
discipline in their own country, unani-
mously anticipate the Presidents con
Year: 1868

made a political machine for Radical
benefit at the tax payers expense. But
i-is not less an outrage now than it has
been since the day it was established,
and the fact that such swindle should
be continued shows to what straits Radi.
calism is reduced in its effort to prolong,
not merely its power, but its existence as
a party.
Year: 1868




There are few families, we imagine, in
which love is not abused as furnishing a
license for impoliteness. A husband, faith
er or brother, will speak harsh words to
those whom he loves best, simply because
the security of love and family pride keeps
him from getting his head broken. 1t is
shame that man will speak more impo-
litely at times, to his wife or sister, than he
would dare to any other female, except q
low and vicious one. Il is thus that the
holiest affections of mans nature prove to be
weaker protection to women in the family
circle than the restraints of society, and
that woman usually is indebted for the
kindest politeness of life to those not be-
longing to her own household. 7sH gTasi


This ought not to be SO. The man who
because it will not be resented, inhicts his
spleen and bad temper upon those of his
hearthstone, is small coward and mean
man. Kind words are the circulating me-
dium between true gentlemen and ladies at
home, and no polish exhibited in society
can atone for the harsh language and dis
respectful treatment, too often INDUCED in,
between those bound together by the ties of
blood, or the still more sacred bonds of con-
jugal love. '
Year: 1868

To CoNstMpTrvEs.-zHav seen much
suffering from consumption, and knowing
thousands of dollars are yearly spent by
invalids travelling for their, health, and ON
medicines and physicians, we propose a
simple, recipe by which patients may be-
come their own physicians, and if not too
far gone, will guarantee perfect cure if
made and regularly taken according to di-
rections. The ingredients are hoarhound,
mullen and molasses-ingredients that are
in reach of all, the mullen growing wild
in every field, the hoarhound in almost
every garden, and the molasses to be had
at any grocery. The directions for making
are to take large handful of hoarhound
and boil as strong a tea as possibly can be
made. Take up, then boil an equal guam
tity OF mullen in the same way. Take a
cupfull of the tea of the hoarhound, cupfull
of the tea of the MULLEN and mix together
in suitable vessel, then add a cupfull of
molasses and stew a syrup-the thicker
the better. Take tablespoonful, or a
large swallow, three times day. Be par
ticular in following directions as to making
and also to taking it, and we will guaran-
tee relief in all cases not too far advanced.
Year: 1868

At an election in the State of New York
a lad presented himself at the polls to
claim the benefit of the elective franchise.


Feeling deep interest in a favorite
candidate, the father, who was opposed to
the boys preference, stood at the ballot
box, and challenged his right to vote, on
the ground of his not being of age. The
young man declared that he was twenty
one years old; that he knew it, and insis-
ted upon his right to vote.


The father becoming indignant, and
wishing, as the saying is, to " bluff him
Off before the judges, said:


Will you stand up there and contradict
me7 Don't I know how old you are?
Wasn't there 2"


The son, for moment, looked little
disconnected, but recovering himself he
triumphantly exclaimed: Well, wasn't
l there toe? p .
Year: 1868

A celebrated lawyer once said that the
three most troublesome clients he ever had
were young lady who wanted to be mar
ried, a married lady who wanted divorce,
and an old maid who didn't know what she
wanted