smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

Mechanics IaStitHte.-The Managers of the
Institute determined to keep up the interest
thereto intellectual attrac lions of the first or
der, and we are now enabled to announce that
the present week will close with an address
by the Rev. CHAs. II. READ, pastor of the
United Presby terian Church, of this city. No
strenuous urging will be necessary 10 induce
our citizens to attend tonight. DR.. READ is
so well known as an orator and scholar,
that the mere announcement is sufficient TO
ensure numerous audience.
Year: 1859

Schiller yAnHieersayg.--Grand rreparationsa are
in progress among our German population
tor the observance of the IUlih anniversary OF
Schillers birth. The torchiight procession
will take place next Wednesday night, and the
festivities will continue Until Friday night
The committee will shortly publish pro-
gramme Oh the whole celebration.
Year: 1859

FoR THE GIRLs.-The mode of arranging the
hair for young ladies in Paris. styled PImp9ra-
trice, is now slightly modified. The hair is
parted down the middle of the forehead. ar
ranged in rich bandeaus, and then wound
round the head in double plait forming u
diadem; on the back of the head is placed a
large velvet bow with long ends
Year: 1859

Military This is at present the all-absorb-
ing topic among the young men of Richmond,
ana If the spirit is not suffered to die out, we
may confidently expect a large increase in the
numbers and efficiency of our sodiery before
the Spring muster takes place. The First
Regiment is in better condition than at any
previous period, and the companies receive as
they deserve, high cornmendation for their
perseyering efforts. The troop of horsemen
are going ahead with their arrangements, and
will probably make selection of uniform at
their meeting next Monday night. No regi-
ment, however is complete without an Artil-
lery corps, and we are gratified to know that
movement is in progress for the organization
OF establishing the howitzer field battery was
suggested some weeks ago by one of our prom
inent military men, and the success thus far
IN the enrolment of names gives promise of a
favorable result. The Legislature will doubt
Tess bestow much attention upon the volun-
teer service during the coming session. The
heid-pieees heretofore used answer very good
purpose in firing salutes on the Fourth OF
July, but beyond that they are of little ac-
count. Every demand for guns should be
supplied by the modern inventions. which in
time of actual service could be used with ef-
feet.


Military matters in other parts of the State
are fiourishing. Tile Petersburg Artillery
lCapt. Nichols) paraded fifty strong on the
FAR Grounds there n day or two ago. A gem
tleman from Gloucester informs us that there
are three efficient uniformed companies in that
county A troop of ninety horsemen, fully
equipped and well ted, can be called TO-
get her at a few hours notice. Equally favor
able accounts come 10 US from various sec
tions.
Year: 1859

A SENSATION STORY spoILED.-The Other
day we read statement that a New England
clergyman had abducted" beautiful young
girl, aged only thirteen, but accom- plished
beyond her years, aud that the twain had
made their escape to parts unknown. Yer
sion number two of the story places it in a
new light. The abducted Is the clergy.
man 8 own niece, and whatever accomplish
ments she possesses she owes to him, since
she has been an inmate in his family almost
from her birth. She was presented to him ,
and adopted by him as his own child. Her
father after a dozen years, attempts to re-
claim her, and he who has been more than a
father resists. And that is the Whole truth
about the Abduction bya Clergyman. p
We certainly do not appreciate the wisdom
OF seeking by absconding to resist the process
of law. MORGAN we think that such an in
PRODUCTION to life will enhance the poor child 8
happiness. But it was worse than absurd
it was criminal-to give the foolish fight a
name which opens the worst suspicious and
ssurnises, without foundation in fact, or olor
in probability.
Year: 1859

A DETERMINED SUrc1DE.-Some few weeks
since young man by the name of Snyder
Butts, living near West Davenport, Otssgo
county, New York, Was taken insane, and
wien laboring under this state of mind at
tempted suicide BY cutting his throat, while at
wo'k In the field plowiag, butit did not prove
fatal, and the cash which he cut healed up,
and since that time he has attempted to hang
himself, but being watched his designs were
frustrated. But few days ago he jumped
into q we'll, head foremost his feet sticking
out Of the water; in this place he was found in
the morning by person going to the we'll to
draw water. Before Jumping into the well he
took OIL all his clothes but bis shirt and folded
them up in very careful manner. -
Year: 1859

Correspondence of the Learenworth Times


BEACH VALLEY, Santa Fe Road, Dot. 10.
The mail from the West arrived here this
morning, bringing the news Of another horri-
Bile massacre by the Indians. The mail men
found the bodies Of four persons--three men
and one woman-murdered and scalped, lying
BY the road side. Around them lay scattered
several letters, but as they were written in
French no one In the party could read them,
and 1t still remains to be ascertained who they
were or where they wsre from. Beside the
BODY OF the woman sat dog, watching eagerly
her race, as II to catch smile or word Of re-
ccognition. Encrcling his neck was neat COL
lar bearing the name of "Haase."


The officer in command of the escort that 40
companied the mail took the dog by force
away from the place whore they had buried the
dead, and was bringing him in with the in
tenhon Of keeping him, but when they had
proceeded about twenty-five miles he escaped
and started back toward the place from
whence he bad been taken. When the mail
again passed, the faithful creature lay dead on
the grave Of his mistress. The troops took
charge of the wagon and the goods that were
left, and will take them to Fort Riley.


r. S.-Since writing the above l have heard
OF still another murder. The murdered man
was coming in with small party that were
returning from the Peak. He was riding about
quarter OF mile in advance of the wagons
when his party heard q terrible shrek. This
makes eleven persons that have been muir.
aered within short time by these terrible red
men. Ft .8.2 ttI I.~ y
Year: 1859

We know not the auth or OF the following lines b'
ey will be appreciated by many whose homes ha'
en darkeued by the shadow of Deaths Angel as l
re from their midst the " Idol of the family cire
w who have been thus afflicted can gaze on tn
cture with fearless eyes:


Close too tho door lightly,
Bride the breath,
Our little earth Angel


Is talking with Death;
Gently he woos her


She wishes to stay
His arms are about her
He bears her away
Music comes floating


Down from the dome;
Angels are chanting


The sweet welcome home
Come, stricken weeper


Come to the bed,
Gaze on the sleeper


Our idol is dead
Smooths out the ringlets,
Close the blue eye
No wonder such beauty


Was claimed in the sky
Cross the hands gently


Der the white brt ast-
So like white spirit,


Strayed from the blest
Bear her out softly


This idol of ours
Let her grave slumhers


Be mid the sweet flowers.
Year: 1859

Statistics disclose The unpleasant fact TO
travellers intending to cross the Allsntic that
there is one chance 0ut of eigty oi their never
living to get to the other side.


For the last four years about 100 900 persons
have mad. the trip all told. In that time three
uauS Atlantic steamers have been lost with L.
23O lives, For the last twenty years the average
loss of lie is about one in a hundred.
Year: 1859

The Wilmington Herald has come to hand with
a la6ored article Of nearly column. The editors
would not put it in their paper only for the labor it
it cost them. 1t was twenty-four hours old, and
like the fellows whisky, didn't improve on acqualnt
ance We have not time to reply to SO much labor,
and consequently drop the affair-believing that
the Herald is fully convinced of the shy quality Of
is representative
Year: 1859

For the sake Of those who are not greatly
accustomed to systematic reading, we make
some suggestions as TO the best mode Of read
ing, so as to gain the highest advantage from
the books you peruse.


l. Ascertain the aim Of the author. You
will thus know what to expect from his book,
and may save much time which might other
wise be spent in looking for what you could
not find. An attentive reading Of the title
page, preface and table Of contents, will en-
able you to Judge pretty accurately what the
author is about. Some facts too. which float
only among intelligent men, will aid you
greatly in these matters.


2. Read 1cakefuly and attentirely, and with
determination to comprehend thoroughly
the book you are perusing. Read neither
credulously nor skeptically, but candidly;
ondeavoring to go to the root of the matter If
possible One hour Of such reading is worth
a week Of the superficial reading which is so
common.


3. Read with good dictionary at your el-
bop, and consult it freely whenever you meet
a word you are not sure you understand.
Webster and Worcester are the best in gen.
eral use. We use Webster. Never pass an
important word without mastering its mean
luE III tut NpIh you tIt III Nhio way
you will soon gain good stock of words for
your oDn use, while you are learning the
meaning of the book you are reading.


4. After reading a chapter, close the book
and try to recall, and state briefly in your
own language, the substance of the chapter,
in the order the author pursues. This is one
of the most profitable exercises. 1t will show
you just how much you have gained by read
ing. If you cannot do this, just read the
chapter again. The second reading will
probably do you some good. The first read
ing has been Of little use to you, If you are
unable to state what the main thoughts are.


g. If the book is your own--but not. If it
is borrowed one-you may mark with PEN
Gil the most important thoughts. You will
thus remember them more easily, and can re-
fer to them more readily.


Adopting these suggestions, you will read
slowly, but what you read will become yours.
1t will stir up your own thoughts, and proba-
bly, develop your mental power as healthfully
as any other discipline you can have.-OhiO
Farmer.
Year: 1859

A MorHER's MAGIo.-The following touch
ing and felicitous illustration of the power of
a mothers influence, was given by Wendell
Phillips, recently, in public speech in New
York


II was told story to-day, so touching in
reference to this, that you must let me tell it.
1t is temperance case, but it will illustrate
this Just as we'll. 1t is a story Of mother on
the green hills of Vermont, holding by the
right hand a son. sixteen years old, mad with
love of the sea. And as she stood by the gar
den gate one sunny morning, she said:


Edward, they tell me--for never saw the
ocean-that the great temptation of seaman's S
life is drink. Promise me before you quit
your mothers hand, that you will never drink
- 50 A-iI - sne stoty-l
gave her the promise, and went the broad
globe over-Calcutta, the Mediterranean, San
Francisco, the Cape of Good Hope, the north
pole and the south---I saw them all in forty
years, and | never saw a glass filed with
sparkling liquor that my mothers form by the
garden gate, on the green hills Of Vermont,
did not rise up before me and to-day, at six
ty, my lips are innocent of the taste of liquor.
Was not that sweet evidence of the power of
a single word Yet that was not half. For
said he, yesterday there came into my count
ing room a man of forty, and asked me, DO
YOU know me :; NO We'll, said he, Il
was brought drunk into your presence on
shipboard; you were a passenger; the cap
tain kicked me aside you took me to your
berth and kept me there until had slept off
the intoxication you then asked me if had
a mother; | said never knew word from
her lips you told me of yours at the garden
gate, and to-day am master of one of the fin
est packets in New York, and am come to ask
you to call and see me- How far that little
candle threw its beams That mothers word
on the green hillside of Vermont Oh, God
be thanked for the almighty power of a single
word
Year: 1859

A very important subject to the Ameri.
can people has been under consideration by
the Government, and no less than two ex-
troordinary sessions of the Cabinet have
been lately called for the purpose of con-
sidering our true policy respecting the ma
tions Of Europe during the continuance of
the war. Neutral as our position is, and
must continue to be, all our internal pros
perity must flourish beyond precedent under
a properly regulated peace policy. The
loss of other nations must be the gain of
this, provided we avoid offence to any and
preserve the cordial friendship of all. 1t
was to secure this great object that instruc-
tions were carefully prepared, and read and
re-read before the Cabinet, before being
forwarded to all our Ministers in Europe.
These instructions had reference TO the
great commercial interests of the United
States, and directed that the respective
European Courts should be promptly and
frankly assured that the Government would
exert all its energies to avoid any violation
Of the strictcst obligations Of friendly neu-
trOlity, and that we should anticipate con-
tinuance of the most cordial relations Of
amity with each.
Year: 1859

B%The coolest thing from Pixies Peak
that we have seen, is the following, from a
letter which is going the rounds of the
press:-


an Arraphoo county there are from eight
to twelve hundred poor devils like myself,
hunting gold, but not fnding any. AT
present, we are preparing TO skin the spring
emigration, which is to be done by dispos-
ing Of town sites and bad whisky
Year: 1859

not upbraid her i'll the presence ola third
person, nor entertain her with praising
The beauty and accomplishments of other
women. If you would have pleasant
home ard cheerful wife, pass your even,
ings under your own roof. Do not be
stern and silent in your own house, and
remarkable for sociabiiity elsewhere. Re
member that your wife has as much need
Of recreation as yourself, and devote d
portion, at least, of your leisure hours to
such society and amusemcnts as she may
Join. BY SO doing, you will secure smiles
aud increase her affection. Do not, by
being too exact in pecuniary matters,
make your wife feel her dependence upon
your bounty. 1t tends to lessen, her dig
nifty of character, and does not increase
her esteem of you If she is a sensible
woman, she should be acquainted With
your business and know your income that
she may regulate her household expenses
accordingly. Do not withhold this knowl-
edge IN order to cover your own eXtrava-
eauce Women have keen perception
be sure she will discover your selfish
ness-and though no word is spoken, from
that moment her respect is lessened, and
herconfdence diminished, pride wounded,
and thousand, perhaps unjust, suspi-
cions created. FroM that moment is your
domestic comfort on the wane There
can be no oneness, where there is no full
confidence. = Woman's huughts about


Women
Year: 1859

Do not jest with your wife upon sub
ject in which there is danger of wounding
her feelings. Remember that she treas
urcs every word you utter, though you
never think Of it again. Do not speak of
some virtues of another mans wife, to Ie-
mind your own Of fault. Do not re-
proach your wife with personal defects,
for if she has sensibiity, you infict a
wound difficult to heal. Do not treat your
wife with inattention in company. Do
Year: 1859

By Too many suppose that intellectual
power is located in a fine memory, in d
brilliant imagination, in command of Ian
guage, or extent Of knowledge And so
it would be ifa beautiful eye were equiva-
lentto Il handsome face, orifa good stomach
were the necessary consequence Of healthy
lungs. Strength in one faculty is fire.
quently at the expense Of other faculties,
like those trees i'll which an oyergrown
branch enfeebles the yigor and destroys
the symmetry Of the remaining boughs
The aim Of nature and religion is to build
up a force of mind that may distribute
Itself through any faculty, flow out in any
channel, reach any end that is desired
Hnper'S Uago=tae.
Year: 1859

DSJ~ And as there are human comets
which in the course of their eccentric career
are seen for little time above our horizon
and then never more return, but may be at
tracted by other planetary systems, and in
their orbit End order and rest so are there
also among mankind nebuosities which never
during their earthly lifetime are able to fash
ion themselves to a decided nucleus-Fredri-
ka Bremcr IN =. Tile -Four Sisters"
Year: 1859

MAscULINE.-A number of wood choppers
are employed near Baldwinsville getting out
cord wood, and among the number is Bel
gian woman, who handles an axe as well as
most of the men. She fellS trees and cuts up
cord of wood each day regularly, besides
sucking bouncing boy who is old enough
to run alone Such a woman would be val
liable helpmate to a new settler.
Year: 1859

10 lead. This beautiful girl married man
who was, by every one, thought to be wor-
thy. And so he was but he gave away to
the bewilde,ing influences of drink until it
made him brute, and he dragged her down
to the thorny abyss ofpoverty. .-........


She who once surrounded by friends, and
lulled in the lap of luxury, was now poor
being, entirely hidden from those eyes that
once looked upon her with pride and joy
Such is life! -.
| then thought Of the counterpart of this
mother-the beautiful little beggar--and
asking myself what will be her fate! Per-
chance, ten years from now, we may find
her the mistress of the gilded mansion, and
without a thought upon her poverty stricken
past,
Year: 1859

a mean man in New York refused to pay
a poor sewing woman for making eight shirts
at eight cents each because they were not
stitched well. He also refused her two dol
lars, which she deposited as security for the
return Of the shirts, when she took the me-
terial to make up. The Mayor, however
compelled him to return the two dollars, and
its pity there is no law to punish such
scamps for an act like this. se
Year: 1859

Everything has its use. Were it not for
flies, people in summer would sleep two hours
longer than they do, and thus lose the best
part of the day-the portion devoted to sun
rise and meadow larks.
Year: 1859

An frishman, being asked on late trial, for
a certificate of marriage, barred his head and
exhibited large scar, which looked as
though it might have been made with "a fire
shovel The evidence vas satisfactory.
Year: 1859

The Democratic Senate of New Jersey re-
fuse to go into the election of United States
Senator from that State bee ause the House
is overwhelmingly opposed to the Democracy,
and would, of course, elect an anti Democra-
tic Senator.
Year: 1859

The Times says a gentleman at the Bay
heard robber entering his room at night.
He quietly drew out huge horse pistol
which he kept loaded, under his pillow, and
as he saw head protruded into the room,
he leveled the weapon direct in the face of
the intruder, with the quiet remark, You
get! The thief, upon meeting this unexpec-
ted reception, Immediately let go his hold,
jumped to the ground and, as he disappeared
in the darkness, uttered the single response,
you beti'
Year: 1859

FATAL ACcIDENT.-On Wednesday the 18th
inst, Richard Morgan left his cabin on Ore
gon Creek, about three miles from Free
mans Crossing, for the purpose of hunting,
taking with him double barrel shot gun.
He was not seen again until last Sunday
when he was found lying on his face, dead
about half a mile from his home The gun
had been discharged and was on the ground
near him. 1t is supposed to have exploded
accidentally whilst Morgan was leaping a
ditch, the contents entering his breast. He
attempted to reach his cabin, evidently, but
became exhausted, fell down and died where
he was found. Justice Variel of Campton-
vile held coroners inquest over the re-
mains, the jury returning verdict of acci-
dental death. The body was much swollen,
and had to be buried on the spot Deceased
is said to have been an Irishman, and to
have a father in Boston and a sister at San
Francisco.
Year: 1859

The Bee tells of great individual loss to
R. l.. Wakefield, whose property, the Planters
House, on the Placerville road, worth not
less than $4,000, was consumed by fire
while he was away from home last Monday
On learning his loss he turned to friend
and said: 81 have labored hard for ten years
to accumulate that property. l am now an
old man this moment am ruined; yet l
owe no man one cent"
Year: 1859

Col. Collins, candidate on the Republican
ticket for Senator from Nevada county, has
withdrawn from the canvass. He is not a
partizan, would have made an able public
servant, and we are sorry the people are de-
prived by his own action of an opportunity
to vote for him.
Year: 1859

Ross l. Co. have moved into their fire.
proof brick, and request public attention to
their large stock of goods. They deserve a
good share of patronage for contributing so
much to the permanence of the town.
Year: 1859

The alumni Of Harvard Theological School
have been discussing Theodore Parker. The
conclusion they came to was that he should
have their sympathy in his sickness, but
they couldn't go his theology.
Year: 1859

The citizens of Eldorado county are ma
king preparations to hold an agricultural
fair. 1t will be the first one, if we mistake
not, ever held in a mining county in this
State, but not the last by a long account.
Year: 1859

1T The Paris correspondent of the Boston
Transcript states that he has visited the studio
Of Greenough, the sculptor. and says:


"On entering, | was struck with statue of
Washington, which be had just finished. AS an
equestrian statue, it is unique in its way. Ihe
horse, Instead Of being rampant, as is almost
always the case, has his head to the ground
he has just been relieved from the pull of tie
General hand, and, with head down, is champ
log the bit, just as any one may observe q
horse doing after q hard ride; let the reins 90,
and at once the animal will stretch his neck.
and champ the bit, thus resting the muscles
that have been drawn upon for some time. The
morse Is finished in such a mastery style that
all the jockies who have seen it are rapturous
In their applause. The artist has chosen the
most suspicious moment in the great man life
10 represent. The General is in the act of
sheathing his sword the enemy is conquered;
and as he gaZes upon their discorded masses,
ne sxclaims: Ny work is done "
Year: 1859

VALUE OF ITALIAN IMAGE.MEN-I canno-
abstain from acknowledging the debt We owe to
the poor image-men" who wander through
our streets for / have no hesitation in saying
that they have done more to improve the gene
raj taste, to place copies of known sculpture
within the reach Of all and to familiarize the
eye of the English public with what is good,
than any school (Which few only can attend,)
than any gallery (which the working classes
seldom visit,) or any institution in the country;
and when we recollect that English art pa
raded without shamel through the streets was
confined to cats with moving heads, green
parrots, wooden lambs covered with cotton wool,
or (if the figure of a man was attempted,) a
coarse bOOr holding an equally vulgar pot Of
beer, we may feel grateful for the change so
unostsntatiously brought about by these hum
BILE foreigners.-Sr Gardner Wilkinson on
Color.