smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

our institutions where the practice Of medicine
is taught:


From the s. F. Citizen:


Iss~Thc question is often askcd--"Why is it
that Dr.. J. G. Young is so successful while other
advertising Physicians are failing from day to
day. The answer must be or should be, plainly
apparent TO all; it is, that he understands his
profession. and attends to it; and as his practice
increases his knowledge extends. SO close has
been his application to his unprecedented prac-
tce. that he is perfect master Of his profession,
and can insure all relief from their trouble; and
while others are daily sinking into the oblivion
from which they were never fitted to be delivered
his course is onward and upward. placing him at
the head Of his arduous profession. SO great has
been his increase Of business that he has been
obi ged to associate with himself two other physi
clans. both of extended knowledge and practice.
We would advise all afflicted to call upon him in
preference to any other Physician. We are in
formed that he treats entirely the vegetable
system, and will always warrant perfect cure
His office is 75l Clay street. opposite the upper
corner of the Plaza.


From the Times ond Iranscript.


There are thousands in this State suffering for
want OF scientific medical treatment, and they
fear to apply to a physician because they have
been deceived, or their friends have been, by
some of the oharlatans who nlest the community
and who publish themselves as good physicians.
professors. etc. To all such we unhestatingly
IcCoHHlGcHu III. d. ". lOuHE as physician IN
whom all can place confidence. He is a man OF
eminent and profound study, good surgeon. an
honorable man. and one who can sympathise with
persons in affliction. His standing as physician
and gentleman are both guaranteed the first by
his medical works, which are an honor to their
anthor. and the extensive and highly successful
course Of practice with which he has been honor
ed since his advent in California; and the latter
by his numerous patrons and large circle of ac-
quaintances We say to all afflicted, call on him,
rs he will at once state the case to you. and you
may rely upon his judgment. We like lis prin-
clple-n0 cnre no pay.


From Professor Hitchc0ck


| have watched with more than ordinary zeal
the rapid progress of this young man in the in
trcate paths of our profession. Few, with the
accumulation of years upon their heads. have
approximated to everything like the stand he
has fairly earned. Were the father of much
more numerous family than l now boast Of |
should not hesitate for moment, should the SER
vice of physician be required. to call on Dr..
}. q. Young, having confidence in his capacity,
Ia very important adjunct to physician] and
recommend my friends to do the same


j. G.. HITCHCOCK, NJ. D. L. l.. d.


From the Boston .Nedical Journal.


Although we are opposed to the system of ad-
vertisng for good md sufficient reasons, still we
deem it but justice to say that Dr. Young is one
of the mostudustriousand indefatigable votar-
les of the medical science in the United States
Year: 1861

From the Boston .Nedicai Journal


Although we are opposed to the system of ad-
vertisng for good and sufficient reasons, still we
deem it but justice to say that Dr.. Young is one
of the mostudustrousand indefatigable votar-
les of the medical science in the United States
Year: 1861

THE CoAT OF ARMS OF MIssIssIPP1-The
late State Convention adopted coat ol
arms for the State Of Mississippi. We have
only seen it as it appears on sheets of paper
and envelopes, sold by the stationary ven
ders of our city, and we must say that it is
the most sublime 6otcb we think we ever
saw. A soldier or hunter, or something OF
that kind, stands in the foreground, sup
porting his rifle, with his left hand, and
resting his right hand on his powder horn,
which hangs to his side. On the right is a
plow. Back of the plow is shield, on
which is a single star, the shield resting
against a bale of cotton on the top of the
bale Of cotts4r is bush, doubtless
intended to represent cotton stock in full
bloom, the bush being surmounted by a
spread eagle and nest Of young eaglets.-
Along side the cotton is a cannon. In the
background a steamer is seen, and some
thing else that We can't make out. The
device is headed with the words eternal
vigilance" and underneath e cStiS defensort-
bus" We spent several hours yesterday,
endeavoring to make sensible and appro-
pirate motto out of these Latin words, but
finally gave it up in despair. We advise
our readers TO d" try their hands on it.


Vicksburg Wing.
Year: 1861

AUTUMNAL TINIs.--No one can maintain
after this years. experience, that frost has aug
special agency IL the autumn colorarion OF
leaves. Scientific men have long understood
the matter, and have explained the ripening of
the leaf as simple process of vegetable growth.
though the coloTation Of the leaves at maturis
ty can no more be accounted for than the red
Of the rose, the blue of the violet, or the or
auge of the lily. The color which leaves as
sume in the fall is due to the same causes
But the popular idea that the leaves are chana
gcd by the frost is so firmly established in ihe
minds of uDsoientifo and unobservans people.
that it is difficult TO dispel. This year the
foliage has assumed the most gorgeous color
ing without sign Of frost, aud, indeed, seems
to be more brilliant on account of It's non an
pearanco. This is perfectly natural, as the
leaves have been able to gradually assume the
colurs which belong TO their ripeuess, uuoh-
structed by cold.
Year: 1861

BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
Lay down the ak, fling by the spade;
Leave in its tract the toiling plow
The ride and the bayones blade


For arms like yours were filter now;
And let the hands that ply the pen
Quit the light task. and learn to wicld
The horseman's crooked brand, and rein
The charger ON the battle field.
Our country calls away away


To where the blood-stream blots the green.
Strike TO defer the gentlest sway
That time in all his course has seen.
See, from a thousand eoverts-see


Spring the armed foes that haunt her track
They rush to smite her down. AID we
Must beat the branded traitors hack.
Ho sturdy as the oaks ye cleave,
And moved as soon to fear and flight,
Men of the glade and forest leave


Your woodcraft for the field of fight
The arms that WELD the ak must pour
An iron tempest on the foe;
His serried ranks shall reel before


The arm that lays the panther low.
And ye who breast the mountain storm
By grassy steep or highland lake,
Come for the land ye love to form
A bulwark that no foe can break.
Stand, like your own gray cliffs that mock
The whirlwind, stand in her defense:
The blast as soon shall move the rock
AS rushing sqnadroRs bear thee thence.
And ye, whose homes are by her grand
Swift rivers, rising far away.
Come from the depth of her green land
As mighty in your march as they
AS terrible as when the ruins


Have swelled them over bank and bourne,
With sudden foods to drown the plains
And sweep along the woods uptorn.
And ye who throng, beside the deep
Her ports and hamlets of the strand,
In number like the waves that leap
On his long murmuring marge of sand,
Come, like that deep, when, o'er his brim,
He rises, all bis floods to pour,
And filings the proudest barks that swim,
A helpless wreck against his shore.
Few, few were they whose swords, Of old,
Won the fair land in which We dwell,
But We are many, we who hold


The grim resolve to guard it well.
Strike for that broad and goodIy land,
Blow after blow, till men shall see
That Might and Right move hand in hand,
And glorious must their triumph be.


IN Y. Ledger.
Year: 1861

A NICE PLACE TO LTvE.-Tho disput ed
territory between the two armies south of the
Potomac must furnish anything but quiet and
peaceful places of residence. What with


picket skirmishiBg and the depredations Of
maraudIng soldiers, to say nothing Of the con-


tingeucy Of furious battle, one would think
that the region would be completely deserted
by all save the contending armies. Yet it
seems not to be so. The army correspondent
of the New York Post srYs that a Connecticut
gentleman who owns a small estate near Falls
Church went over day or two since to look
at bis tenant. The family has remainediin the
dwelling through all the troubles Of picket
skirmishing, and scarce day has passed for
a month that they have not witnessed sanguin.
ary scenes from their windows. The building
lay between the pickets, neither party vcutur~
ing to it. On one occasion a Federal soldier
Ventvred down to the well for some water, and
was shot dead By rebel bullet while drinking.


There the body remained for day or two.
The house itself has been pierced with bullets,
but none Of the courageous family were harmed.
Year: 1861

Under the administration of dIstIn-
guished physicians, SANDS SARsAPARiLLA has been
tested for twenty years in the public Hospitals as
well in their private practice with such complete
success as to have acquired the unqualified approval
of the medical faculty. and Is now held in the highest
esteem and is universally used.
Year: 1861

Iho NIalIOu 'HSIulau s6ys'


The march of the United States troops
down the bill into our town yesterday, aside
from the emotion of gladness which filed
every heart to overlowipg, was, to US here
in these secluded mountains, where the like
was never seen before, most magnificent
sight. Marching in solid columns down
the slope with the strictest military preci-
sion, their FURNISHED arms glitterug in the
sunlight, it was grand and imposing spec
tacle.


Tho true gentlemanly bearing, too, Of
the officers aud soldiery, as they mingle
with our citizens when off duty, is worthy
of the highest oommendation. If the en-
tire American army is made Of such mate
rial as these few hundreds, the Government
may vol bo proud Of her citizen soldiery


Well may we say that our Government
is the strongest in the world, while suct
men as these viii so cheerfully rush to he
aid in times like this.
Year: 1861




In the Paris correspondence of the New
York Times, We find the following:


The Count Trigaut, Captain of Artillery
in the French Army, who has travelled in
America, and speaks the English language,
is going to Washington to offer his services
to the Government He thinks we need in
the American Army, moro than anything
else, an increase of light cavalry, like the
mounted Chasseurs d'Atrique which have
acquired lately such great distinction in
the French service, and he would prefer TO
be enrolled in that branch of the service
Hereafter there is to be no increase of the
heavy accoutered cavalry in the French
service, for it is found that while two
hours fast riding completely fatigues man
and horse, the light accoutered ehasseurs
with their hardy little horses will travel
with case to both the whole day. The riied
cannon and Minnie gun have nearly done
away with the heavy cavalry charges form
erly so much relied on, but cavalry is still
ominently useful for accommodating pur-
poses, and for all rapid movements, and
for these services the ChosSeurS dAfrique
surpass anything the service has yet seen.
The horses are all Arabian and small /;
they can live upon dead grass and bread, if
necessary, and seem never tired. The sad
die does not weigh over four pounds; the
men are as lightly dressed as possible, and
carry a rife, sword, and pistols, While
not irresistible in bearing down solid mas
ses of infantry by mere weight of horse
flesh, this arm is yet capable of making
very effective charges, as was seen in the
late Italian campaign.
Year: 1861

The Memphis Avalanche says, ''the Lin
conites boast that they have a navy and We
have none. In this they are mistaken. Iu
few days we will have two from Europe


the English and the Freneh-which will
give due attention to Lincoln's pretended
blockade" The traitors evidently think
that the old world is as crazy about cotton
as they themselves are At the same time
with strange inconsistency, they are blowing
up their cotton fields and sowing corn. We
see accounts of this in nearly all our ex-
changes in the seeded states. Between
the blockade and this substitution of crops,
we reckon foreign vessels will have very lit
tie inducemcnt to visit southern ports.
Year: 1861

The PoxY ExPRess RlDER.-The
Grass Valley National hes the following
about the Pony rider on the Plains:
Each rider Is in possession of and has
the absolute control over the horses on
his heat, and all the trappings thereto.
He has them kept in the best of order
by the men at the stations GENERALLY
two in number.) He said that he could
tell within few minutes of the time
when the Pony would be at his end of
the route, so that no delay might take
place in the changing Of riders, although
as general thing the rider on an ap-
preaching Pony blows a horn when
about three quarters Of mile distant,
80 that all may be in readiness for him
ut his arrival. Each rider is provided
with complete buckskin suit Of clothes
with the hair on and forming the out
side of the same, so that in tho event
Of storm, the rain or snow will not
penetrate or make the clothes heavy
and thus retard the horse; but it runs
off down the hair which is more or less
oily. The pockets for the conveyance
OI tuc IcttcIS, ctc., uTe lOur Ill uumOcr
and are placed Immediately under the
saddle horn next to the horse. Four
cight-inch six-shooting Colts are SO ar
ranged as to be half cooked, so that
with the impression on their hammers
they arc ready for their deadlicst work.
These and knife Of some eighteen
inches in length, with mercury in a
tube formed in the back of the same,
50 that when used the mercury rusles
to the point of the blade and no doubt
would deal terrible blow, constitute
the riders means of defense. About
one hundred miles is the distance tray
eled by each rider. He is allowed only
eleven hours to do it in, and as much
sooner as possible; therefore each RI
der has four hundred miles to ride cv-
cry week in the short space of forty
hours! The horses used are Spanish
breed, and kept in good order; the RI
ders and men at the stations receive
their pay (Which is good at the end Of ev-
cry mouth, and are furnished with pro-
visions by the company at reasonable
rate.
Year: 1861

The SeRilEsl of last week comes ont with
a gratifying change of tone. The changed
position of our National affairs it saws.
" brings Of necessity corresponding change
IN our duties as editors, and Of the course
we are henceiorth called upon to pursue"
1t says it bore as long and as PATIENTLY as
possible " the smarting sense of wrong pro-
voked by the revolutionary and reasonable
conduct of the leaders of the secession move
ment, in the hopes that patience and for
bearanee would restore union and harmony
between US and those who have hitherto been
our brethren y; but that hope the events of
the week have dissipated, and it adds


/" Whose is the primary cause of blame in
the matter, we shall not now pause to in
quire. A grayer duty than this has now
come upon us This is no time-so II seems
to us-ior angry dispute and recrimination.
common and paramount obligation rests
upon US all alike to support the dignity and
the authority of the Government.


And egain, it appeals to the 6 Democrats
or Vermont


" 10 remember our Country now in its
hour OF mortal peril, and casting aside for
the time old party animosities, and jealous
les, and rivalries, and heart burnings of eve
ry name aud kind, let us Join hand and
heart with all our fellow citizens in aiding
and supporting the Government to subdue
rebels; TO vindicate the national honor, and
to re-establlsh order and peace in the land" "


This is very well indeed. And as to the
SeHtineEs queer hasi about '' Federalia Leg-
islatures, " "Harttord Contention" &c, of
fifty years ago, when there was not single
point of national issue like any one of the
present day, when the parties ami
policies Of the last few years had no exist
ence in name OF fact, it will do no harm 10
any body. The young folk do not know
what Il means, and the old folk understand
1t too tLs roughly to think OF care about it.
We think, though the Sen
hHel could have been better
employed than in repeating the stale cleo
tioneering SANDER about President Lincoln
and the Mex can war. But that too IS of
small account. 1t Will neither hurt him nor
help the rebels. We all have something of
more consequence now than to poke over the
ashes of old party stories and disputes. We
have to unite heart and hand, and move
shoulder to shoulder in the work Of saring
The Government of our country from absolute
destruction.
Year: 1861

The meeting in Town Hail Thursday evening
was one of the largest, we are not sure that
it was not quite the largest, which was ever
assembled in that place. The hall, holding
over thousand persons, was packed full,
and many went away from the doors because
they could not get in. We refer our readers
to another place for full account of what
was said and done. We only add here that
the subscription lists, for men and money
SO well begun on the spot, have received i'm
portant additions since, and are still open
The subscription for pecuniary aid for the
families of those who may volunteer, is a,
the Bookstore of Mr.. Huntington.
Year: 1861

Since the arrival of Major Anderson and
his force at New-YOrk the first full and cor
rect accounts of the bonn bardment and gall
lant defence Of Fort Sumter have been given
to the public. 1t appears that no motion or
hint at surrender came from the Fort, and
in fact, that the Fort was not SURRENDERED,
but was evacuated by Major Anderson, on
the same terms offered to him by Beauregard
before the attack All accounts vindicate to
the utmost the gallantry, patriotism, and
endurance of Anderson and his whole COM
mand All honor to the brave defenders Of
Fort Sumter We subjoin
Year: 1861

The second day Saturday, the otheerS
quarters caught fire from the effects OF ten
inch shell.


The danger of life was so great by reason
of the fire, that Major Anderson concluded
TO let it burn. The effect was more disas-
trous than could have been supposed.
The subsequent shot took more effect IN
consequence of the walls having been weak
ened, and owing to our being more exposed.
The main gates being of wood were de-
stroyed, leaving us utterly exposed. Five
hundred men could easily have formed on
our gorge and marched in. The flames
would have prevented our repelling them.


The fire surrounded the magazine on all
sides Fearful that the walls might crack
aud the shells penetrate, we commenced ia
king the powder out of the magazine before
the fire reached it.


We took ninety barrels of powder out and
had to throw them into the sea, leaving two
hundred barrels in the Fort, obliging our
selves to run the risk OF an explosion.


Owing to a lack of cartridge bags, we
kept five men at work sewing up our shirts,
sheets, blankets, and all other available ma
terial IS fast as we could use them.
Year: 1861

The sentiment of the North requires that the
programme laid down by the administration
should be carried out in the most vigorous and
effective manner There will be no difficulty IL
procuring troops, and the full quota should be
summoned which is necessary to the complete at
tainment of the end in view. Half measures
must be abandoned, and force enough employed
to retake every fort, custom house, arsenal, and
vessel, belonging to the United states. Ne"
York city is able to supply all the funds that are
needed, and its capitali Is will meet the demands
that are made upon them, just in proportion tC
the prompttude that is displayed in bringing th'
crisis to an end, under which the country is suf
fering. Two hundred millions of dollars will b'
considered cheap price to have paid for peace
and reconstruction of the Union upon perma
nent basis.
Year: 1861

A lady was anxious to make her hus-
band . present on the occasion of his
birthday andNs It happened to fall in
the winter, she thought q comfortable
morning gown would be . most useful
acquisition to his domestic comfort. So
she went to shop and purchased fine
Persian pattern merino and well wadded
gown. She had forgotten the exact height
Of her husband but, to make sure Of its
usefulness, she thought best to purchase
one rather too long than too short. The
day was rather wet; her husband return
cd in the afternoon from his office, and
she presented him with a new article of
comfort; and he fancicd II great com.
fort after no had put off his wet clothes.
But 1t was too lOng-About ten inches too
long. 20 never mind, my dear" said
the affectionate wife /" can shorten Il to
suit you" They had a party in the eve.
ming; they were very merry. After they
had gone to bed, the wind was making
such Q noise. and the rain dashing so
against the window, that the lady could
not sleep; the husband, however, slept
Soundly. She rose without disturbing
him, took the morning-gown, and COM
mcnced her workout off about the length
Of ten inches, to make it suit her hus.
bands stature-and then went to bed
again.


She had to rise early next morning.
The husband slept wcll-which is fire..
quently the case after a mcrry evening
party. Scarcely had tho good lady left
the room, when sister-a good. natured,
elderly lady, who lived with thcm-stole
into the room, upon tip-toc, in order not
tOdisturb her brother-in.law, and took the
morning. gown. fastening to her room,
she cut off ten inches, as she knew on the
previous night that it was too long for
him. An hour after, the master awoke,
and was now anxious to surprise his af.
fectionate wife. lie rang the bell; his
servant came up and asked his pleasure
upon which he requested her to wrap up
the morning-gOwn and carry it to his
tailor to make It shorter by ten inches.
Scarcely was the morning gown returned
from .he tailor when the good wife step.
ped Ia. The husband had just risen, and
proposed now to surprise his wife and
enjoy his comfort. But how surprised
was bis better half to see her husband in
. fine Persian pattern merinO shooting.
jacket instead Of q comfortable morning
gowni
Year: 1861

THE following letter is taken from an
English paper: "Friend John, l desire
thee to be so kind rs to 60 to one of those
sinful men in the flesh, called attorneys,
and let him take out an instrument with
a seal thereto, by means whereof we may
seize the outward tabernacle of George
Green, and bring him before the lambskin
men at Westminster, and teach him to 20
in future as he would be done by.


Your friend, R.C.W.
Year: 1861

him than that of being an atmy follower,
while hundreds of others were allowed to
follow at their option, nor do know of
another instance of such treatment during the
war. Col. Hughes must have had some ink
ling of the case, but how he got it, l cannot
conjecture Then again, we all remember
the famous Leonidas" letters. which were
written by Pillow from the City of Mexico,
attempting to tear the garland from the
brow of the victorious Scott and place it up
on his own selfish brow. If Cairo is never
taken until Pillow takes it, it will rest in the
hands of the gallant Sucker until the crack
of doom.


General VIM. o. Butler succeeded Scott in
chief command in Mexico and on ascending
towards Jalapa had the good fortune to be
detailed to point out to the General and his
staff the different features and localities of
Cerro Gordo, and while upon the Vega hill,
in sight of that triple battery may be it
didn't do me good to point out and expatiate
on the murderous fire for the men, and the
safe position of the General in the narrow
ravine. Yours, ALToTH.
Year: 1861

LET 1T ROAR.-A cannon has been cast at
the Oroville Foundry, at a cost of sixty dollars,
by order Of a Committee of Arrangements, for
use at the coming celebration. Its weight is
about two hundred and fifty pounds, and its
caliber about that of 5-pounder. The work.
manship is beautifully and substantially execu-
ted-and the little engine Of war will make its
appearance in our streets on the morningof the
Fourth, properly mounted and in fighting trim.
-TRecord.
Year: 1861

SINGULAR ACCIDENTAL mother in La
Porte, while playing with her child, about year
old, attempted to lift It by its leg, when the
bone of the limb snapped in two. This is a sad
occurrence for the parent and should serve as a
caution to all others.-[ Messenger.