smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1863

BILE prices for the produce Of this year,
there must be taken into account some
elements not usually affecting the course
of trade. First there is the continuation
OF tho war, the effect Of which has been
largely felt, aud upon which very materi-
ally depends the state of the markets. The
present prospects are full of hope for its
successful termination at no distant day.
The recent glorious victories have so re-.
stored confidence, that gold, which at one
time stood at / 70 and over, has fallen to
! 25, and few are eager to speculate in
it at that figure. The effect of this will,
of course, be to reduce the prices of wheat,
but with the other commodities to be pur-
chased by tho farmer must fall in equal
ratio, which will compensate for the appa-
rent loss. AS the rate of exchange with
foreign countries follows the fluctuations
nthe precious metals, all imported goods
will be subject to falling off in market
value, so that the elimination in this di-
rection need not be counted as unfavorable,
but rather the contrary. The accumula-
ted stocks Of foreign wares will be rapidly
pressed upon the markets, and ensuing
competition must still further depress the
figures at which they are held.


From all the information we have re-
ceiyed, we judge the wheat crop to be
about mn average one, and as large
breadth was sown, there is a prospect of
a good supply. Tho harvests abroad ap-
pear to be an Improvement upon those of
the previous two years, which will have the
tendency TO somewhat lessen the exporta-
ton. But the political aspects of Europe
are such that the whole course of foreign
trade may be entirely revolutionized with
in few months, or even weeks. Should
a general war convulse the Continent, the
demand for breadstufs from this side the
water must greatly increase before the
close of the year, and every thing must 90
up with rapidity. The uncertain feeling
on this subject even now influences the
general market.


From survey of the whole field it
would appear that there will be at least
remunerative if not high prices for what
provisions the farmer may have to sell.
There is not We Judge, anything to favor
holding on in anticipation of any great
rise in value. Wool will probably con-
tinue firm, not perhaps maintaining the
unprecedented rate it has attained during
the year, but yielding returns that should
satisfy wool-growers, except perhaps those
who embark in the business at the height
of the tide, hoping TO realize almost an in
dependent fortune. The producer who SO
keeps his accounts that he can calculate at
what figure he can afford TO sell bis CON-
modities, and who, year by year, disposes
of them when that figure is reached, will in
the long run show better balance-sheet
than he who trusts to occasional sudden
rise of prices to ensure him large profits.
american Agricultwist, august.
Year: 1863

viii soon assemble AM the most important questions
will be brought before it for determination. tine Of
which, the Emancipation and Colonization policy of the
President, will vitality affect the future the country.
All interesting Congressional proceedings will be re-
ported i'm The SzfiR.l.
Year: 1863

Sidney Smith tells Of a maid who used TO
boil the eggs very well by her masters watch,
but one day be could not lend it to her h.
cause 1t was under repairs; 50 she took the
time from tine kitchen clock. and the eSgs
came up nearly raw. "Why did YOU not
take three minutes from the clock as YOU do
from the watch, Mary ''Well, sir.
supposed that would he too much, as the
hands''on the clock are 50 much longer.
Year: 1863

Nor do those fare much better whose work
Is, either directly or indirectly, connected
with the manufactures 50 that the number
Of persons in utter destitution round Rouen
Is reckOned at 260, 900 As the night comes
on, all the by-streets begin to swarm with
flmished spcctres. In the surrounding
country, little boys wander up and down in
quest of a few potatoes. Sometimes they
are Obliged to 20 so far in order to get them
that they cannot come back home but the
day after In many d" commune, withered
leaves are burnt in lieu of wood or Goals. No
bed, no linen. arc 70 be found there. The
children sleep on bit Of rotten straw, the
parents on plank. Subscriptions have
been raised everywhere in aid Of general
Relief Fund, and the whole amount Of the
sum hitherto collected Is GOO ,0O0f, (f2l, 600 J
Year: 1863




vEyHE Subscribers having bought the HAM
T. BURG & EDGEFIELD PLANK ROAD
desire through thcss columns to return thanks to
the public for the liberal patronage thus far bes-
towod on theta. They pledge themselves US soon
the times will justify it, to relay the Road, and
give You Road worthy of travel. In order to
do this they expect all those who use the Road to
pay toll. The privileges given TO persons through
whose land the Road runs ars hereby Withdrawn.
They will expect all TO pay who use the Road.
They will mako terms reasonable.


Persons travelling the Road from the Pine
House to Graniteville, will pay tol! at Julius
Days; and those using tho Road below the Toll
Gate can make arrangements by the year. They
would he glad fur every to feel it to his in tie
reslto use tho Road. But they are not willing for
this to bo done without pay, and with generous
assistance from the people. they will convince the
Adrertiser's Devil that The H. i E. P. X. is 10
humbug. JULIUS DAY,
J0EL9CURRY.


Mar 80 At l3
Year: 1863

FROM THE BAR.-Six Monitors and the
Ironsidcs were still inside the bar up to
Thursday evening; no material change hay.
ing been made in their positions,


Another Nondescript or Yankee Devil
No. g" having the appearance Of 8 large raft,
about one hundred and fifty feet long, with
mas,s and rigging, came up to the bar last
evening. Nothing positive could be ascer-
tanned as to its real character.


The smoke stack Of the Keokuk can be-
plainly seen from the city above the water,
about y mile and half from the beach. Sew.
eral articles Of furniture and other effects
from the wreck have been washed ashore, all
more or les, covered with blood. They are
in possession Of our forces on Norris Island.
1t was also reported that the spy glass of the
wrecked Monitor had been picked up aud is
now in possession cf Col. Graham, command
ing on Morris Island.


No special movements of the enemy were
observable 10Th.
Year: 1863

Young Genius walked out by the IN ountan and streams
6n'rahced by the power Of his own pleasant Dreams
IN the silent, the wayward the wandering thing
found plume that had fallen from pas sing birds wing
Exulting and proud, like boy at his play,
lie bore the fair prize to his dwelling away;
lie sazod for n while on its beauties and then
Hs cut it, and shaped it, and called it a pES
But its magica. use he discovered not yet,
iii he dipped its bright lips in fountain of let;
And oh what glorious thing it becamel
For IT spoke to the world in language of fame;
While its master wrote on, like being inspired,
TIL the hearts of the MILLIONS were melted or fired
1t came as boon and blessing to men
The peaceful. the pure, the victorious PES.
Young Genius went forth on his rambes once more
Inc vast, sunless caverns of earth to explore.


lie searched the rude rock and rapture he found
substance unknown which he bro't from the ground
lie fused it with fire, and reoCed at the change,
rs he nodded the ore into characters strange
Till his thoughts and efforts were crowned with success
For an engine uprose, and he called it the PREss
The Pen and the Press, best alliance combined
10 soften the heart and enlighten the mind


FOR that to ;he treasures of knowledge gave BIRTH
ANA thIs sent them forth to the ends Of the earth
Their battles for truth were triumphant indeed,
And the rod Of the tyrant was snapped like reed
Those invincibIe brothers - the PEN and the PRESS
Year: 1863

Blessed are they that are blind for
they shall see no ghosts.


Blessed are they that are deaf, for they
never lend money, nor listen to tedious
stories.


Blessed are they that are afraid of thun-
der; for they shall hesitate about getting
married, and keep away from political
meetings.


Blessed are they that are lean for there
is chance to grow fat


Blessed are they that are ignorant; for
they are happy in the thought that they
know everything,


Blessed is he that is ugly in form and
feature; for the gals shan't molest him.


Blessed are the orphan children for
they have no mothers to spank them.


Blessed are they that expect nothing /;
for they shall not be disappointed


Blessed are they that do not advertise /;
for they shall rarely be troubled with GUS
tomers.-Erchange.


Blessed are they that do not live in
Abraham's kingdom, for they shall not bo
troubled with green paper, conscription,
and eQudlisatiOn.-J
Year: 1863

l was apprcnliced to decorative pain
ter, but being of bold, danger loving
turn, | ran away to sea before my time
was out.


After some years of knocking about, l
got tired of a maritime life, and having
married and determined to stick to the
shore, got work with builder, whose
peculiar line lay in erecting tall chimneys.
| had always cool head, and could stand
on elevations that made most men dizzy,
and so was soon favorite hand with my
master.


We had on one occasion to fasten
lightning conductor, which had. sprung
near the top of II very high chimney, and
Mr.. Staining chose myself and one James
Colly to do it, as the IN 'st daring of his
men About half dozen of us went that
morning with handcart, containing the
necessary ropes, blocks, tie kite, and a
box or cradle. Having flown the kite ,and
dropped it's lire across the top of the
chimney, we. soon drew up rope, at the
end of which was block, through which
ran the line whereby We were to be drawn
up.


Colly had only been married fortnight
and as we stepped into the cradle the men
banteringly asked him if he hadn't a last
dying speech for his wife and then, Mr..
Staining having shaken hands with US and
bid US be cool and steady, we were drawn
slowly up. 1t was known all over town
that the conductor was to be fixed, though
as the day was not named, did not ex-
pect we should have spectators; but as we
got higher, and the view opened under
our feet, | saw that the streets were al
ready thronged with starers. Colly was
very quiet, and when waved my cap
to the people, he said, snappishly, that
this was no time for such folly, and that
he thought | might think of better things
than how TO amuse those gaping fools who
he dared say, desired no better than to see
us meet with an accident.


had come up in the best heart, think
ing, indeed, nothing about the danger we
incurred; but as we drew nearer and
nearer to the top, and had nothing, as it
seemed, belonging to this world near to
us but this straning rope, began to see
the peril of the undertaking. What Colly
thought Of it, don't know-he sat at the
bottom of the cradle, never looking out,
though told him he would do better to
keep his eyes about him, SO that he might
grow used to the height.


Good Heaven what was this 7 Here


We were within yard of the top project.
ing coping, and still they were winding
away without Stacking the speed in the
least guessed in moment that they
mistook our height, and that with the
great purchase Of that windlass the rope
would be broken when the cradle came tc
the block. sprang up, and catching the
rope, climbed hand over hand to the cop
ing, Colly, too, sprang up and followed
me. He, too, got safe; and still they wen


on winding up, till the rope sung agair
= with the strain there was upon it.


Then it snapped, and cradle, hauling


line, aud the main rope, with its block


fell down. Thus were We two poor mel
1 left in most desperate situation.
j Poor Colly was completely dazed will
, alright, and the moment he got on th'
] coping, which was only foot and hal


broad, lie cried out:


4 "Where can l pray '--where can


kneel aud pray"
Year: 1863

rot him in, / scrambled in myself, and
clutchipg him fast, | shouted Tor them to
lower; and so we got down, he wrestling
and fighting me all the way.


He was in the madhouse for some months,
and then went to scavergering, for he
never could face any height again and
have never had the Same clear head since
that adventure.
Year: 1863




An officer now connected with the Ninth
Army Corps, (Burnside's) and who was
with it when it removed from Falmouth to
Newport News three weeks ago, informs
us that the change in the demeanor Of the
men before and after the move was most
marked While in the Army of the PotO-
mac they were depressed and listless. A
spirit Of lassitude and Indifference seemed
to peryade the atmosphere, and the men,
when off duty, lOunged in their tents or
slept away the time. No sooner, however,
had they been transferred TO new field,
and received the assurance that they were
to 60 into their old field of operations
North Carolina) under their old and be-
loved commander, than new life was put
into them. The daily drill was performed
with animation, and when it was over, the
outdoor sports of football, races, wrest-
ling, &C., were resumed with a zest which
spoke encOuragingly Of the record they
would make when again in the field.


Itis reported that Burnside is to have
command Of a new Department, embracing
the Department of Virginia, now command
ed BY General Dix, and North Carolina.
He is familiar with all Of this territory,
andi if given this command, will make
good report. No man has the confidence
Of both the country and the soldiers in a
greater degree than he.
Year: 1863

Vallandigham few days ago made pub
lie acknowledgment Of the receipt from
some admiring sympathiser, of a breast
pin made Of the half Of a JutterHut. A
good counter emblem has been adopted by
the loyalists in the hickory nut. On Tues
day number Of the Cincinnati friends Of
Governor Morton purchased a seal made
of hickory nut cut transyersely and
handsomely mounted, which they present
ed to Governor Morton in an informal
manner. The hollow or cut end Of the nut
is occupied by small but very distinct
copy Of a likeness Of General Jackson. On
the gold band surrounding the photograph
are to be found engraved the celebrated
words of Old Hickory: aThe Union must
be preserved On one side of the seal is
placed a small United States coat of arms,
with colors ensmeled in gold, anl the
whole is surmOunted by spread eagle
The design was as pleasant as the gift was
appropriate.
Year: 1863

An association Of seventy-fve gentle
men of Philadelphia have purchased q
clipper built schooner, which they intend
to offer to the United States Government
for any service that such a vessel can be
put to in assisting to crush the rebellion
These gentlemen will arm and thoroughly
fit out the vessel, and select the crew. The
Government will be at no expense what
ever. 1t is not stated whether any of the
swindling contractors for vessels will dis
gorge, in order to repay the Government
in part, by this gift of war vessel.
Year: 1863

The military agent Of Indiana at Nash
vile writes home telling citizens it is i'm
possible to get to MurfreesborO' to see sick
soldiers; that the expense of living at
Nashville is very high, and it is waste Of
time and money to come there, in hopes to
get through, as General ROseerans has
good cause for keeping them from the
frnnt
Year: 1863

Run AwAY.-Some excitement was oc-
casioned in the vicinity Of the Park this
morning by a runaway horse. The horse,
which belonged to a countryman, became
frightened on Ontario street, and running
down to the Park, turned towards the City
Hall. He came in contact with horse and
buggy standing in front of Keeler & Yogt's
Drug Store, and the thill of the wagon to
which the runaway horse was attached was
driven at least eighteen inches into the body
of the horse that was tied, and then broken
off. The injured horse, which belonged to the
city, being used by the Infrmary Director,
was taken to a stable and killed, it being
impossible for him to survive.
Year: 1863

LEAVING HORSES UNHITcHED.-The ordi-
nance against leaving horses unhitched
should be enforced more than it is. Nearly
all the Tunaways that occur in the city arise
from the habit of leaving horses standing in
the streets without being hitched.
Year: 1863

We call attention to this order, be-
cause of its good spirit and adaptation to
the present state of affairs in the West.
1t denounces the K. g. C.'s, but like all
other general orders, is impartial and
fair to all good citizens. Its sugges-
tions as to Butternut and similar lodges,
which are of the nature of an address,
rather than an order, are well timed. and
should do good There is too much ac-
rimony of feeling displayed in many
quarters, and we are ready to do our
part in soothing asperities and uniting
our efforts with the loyal press of all par
ties to generate good feeling and enthu-
sastic support of the Government in the
vigorous prosecution of the war. So far
as the Union is concerned, all loyal men
must be found shoulder to shoulder, and
all others should go where traitors be-
long, where they can give vent to
treason to their hearts content
Year: 1863

1nQlanapOlSj Aprll SIn, ICOo.


GENERAL ORDER NO. g.


l. In the face of appeals to the people
to give up the illegal practice of wearing
concealed weapons, and to abandon Sc
cret and armed associations, the prac-
tice continues. The inevitable result
has been the loss of valuable lives. 1t is
the clear duty of every good citizen, of
whatever party, to maintain order and
stop these things at once. 1t is as clearly
the duty of the press to concur in such
action. There can be no half and half
policy. Ne party can gain character by
the recognition of such societies. They
aspire to local power, independent of
both State and general government.
They can imperil, but cannot insure the
rights of any.


Ii. Marked among such associations
are Knights OF the Golden Circle. Their
oaths are disloyal. Their signs and sig
nails are disloyaL Let all calm reason
ing citizens who have entered their lodg-
es renounce them. They have met with
arms in their hands. They have guard
ed the approach to those meetings with
armed sentinels. They have used their
influence to protect deserters. They
have passed resolutions to defy United
States law and the Government of the
United States which protects them.
They who shall still adhere to their obli-
cations and continue their secret drill
are denounced as public enemies, to lie
dealt with as such.


III. The habit of attending public
meetings armed is another evil too COM
mon and portentous of mischief Let
every citizen go with the right temper to
his political meeting, nor fear that any
will interfere with his rights, nor doubt
that he will be protected in their enjoy
that in times Of public peril it becomes
the absorbing interest of every citizen to
subordinate everything to the general
good. and direct all party issues so that
the preservation of the Government IN Its
integrity and entirety shall be unqualifi-
ed and sure.


w In this connection let it not be for
gotten that violent partlzan harangues dc
no good; but embitter all other issues
Emblems chat in other times might be
adopted at pleasure, only incite animosl
tv when they are borrowed from such q;
are recognized by rebels, and had theil
origin with the first prisoners brought tt
the north. They, from their dress, were
denomiuated "Butternuts. They earl.
adopted the Copperhead upon their ban
ners, and it is still maintained upon th'
flags of several rebel States


It is ve.y slight sacrifice, to forbea
their use as party emblem, when 1T
undeniable that their early association
with the rebel cause has given them
character which complicates relation
party and creates constant conflict an
alarm in more than half the counties c
this State Their use gives no prestig
to the party with which their wearers al
sumo to indentify themselves, but CON
promises it with the people.


V. VIII leading men, and the pres
of all parties, believe that the command
ing officer of this District truly repr'
sents his government and theirs, in e.
pressing his purpose to regard the right
of all, while holding absolutely and III
Year: 1863

1lHlS Tobacco Is manu- ac.ured expressly tor
u the California market the peculiar mannsr.tn
which it is put up keeping it always moist, and
causing it to retain ts favcr any length Of time.
Year: 1863

The Democratic State Convention passed the
following resolutions unanimously, and they stand
as the creed of the United Democracy of Cali
fornia:-


Resolved. That the Democracy of the State of
California are in favor of an unaltcrable adher-
ence to the Constitution of the United States.
with all its guarantees of civil liberty uniln-
paired.


Resolved, That we are in favor of the restora-
tion and preservation of the whole American
Union: that we recognize to the fullest extent
the rig't and duty of the Government to resist
by every Constitutional mode rebellion or insur-
rection against its lawful supremacy; but we re-
cognze that right solely for the purpose of restor


ing its constitutional authority, and for no other
purpose wha sOever.


Resolved, That it is the duty of the State of
California, rs a member Of the Union, to yell
obedience to all constitutional acts of Congress
| an| the Federal Executive. and that any indivi
dual. OF any party who shall endeavor to ncite


insurrection or rebellion within her borders. or


disahection and discord among her people, is u
traitor to her best interests.


Resoired. That the aim and object of the Demo-
cratic party is to preserve the Federal Union and


the rights of the several States unimpaired; and


they hereby declare that they do not consider the
! administrative usurpation of extraordinary and
dangerous powers not granted by the Constitu-
ton the subvcrson of the civil by the military
| law in States not in insnrrection rebellion


the arbitrary military arrest. Imprisonment. trial
| and sentence of American citizens in such Stat es


where civil law exists in full rcign-the suppress


sion of freedom Of speech and of the press the
| open and ayOWed disregard OF State rights the
! ianatical attempt to place the negro on social
| and political equality with the white race and
| the employment OF unusual test oaths-as calcu


lated to preserve or restore union of the several
| States or perpetuate government "deriving its


Just powers from the consent of the eoverncd.'
Resolrcd. That we are opposed to all secret
political organizations and societies, as danger


Gus to the liberties of the people and destructive


to our republican form of Government.
Resolved, That we claim and demand as inal-
| enable rights. freedom of thought, freedom of
peech and Of the press. and further declare that
government agents should at all times be held to
| Il strict accountability to TIE people and that all
| errors of such agents should be liable to full and
| free discussion for the purpose of correction by
| the hlllOt-boX.


Res0/rcd That We denounce aud unqualifedly
condemn the Emancipation Proclamation of the
President OF the United States as tending it to


protrlct indefinitely civil war; incte servile in
to restoration of the union of these States.


Resolred. That we disapprove of all Congress
siona laws tending to substitute a paper curren-
cy IN California in place Of our own metallic cir.
culting medium.


RcSoIred. That the spirit and meaning of the
Democratic Platform OF this State are compro-


missed in the words. The Constitution as it is
and he Union as it Was"