smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

INFLUENCE OF NEWsPApERs.-Sma
is the sum required to patronize news
paper, and amply rewarded is its patron,
| care not how unpretendlng the gazette
he takes. It is next to impossible to fill
a sheet with printed matter without put
ting in something that is worth the sub
scription price. Every parent whose son
is away from home at school, should sup
ply him with newspaper. l we'll re-
member what marked difference there
was between those of my schoolmates who
had, and those who had not access to the
newspapers. Other things being equal,
the first were always superior to the last
in debate, composition and general intel
ligence.-Danie1 Webster.
Year: 1861

FALLING IN LOVE AS a woman was
walking, man looked at and followed
her. " Why" said she, "do you follow
me" because [ have fallen in love
with you" Why SO? My sister who
is much handsomer than I, is coming
go and make love to her." The man
turned back, and saw woman with an
ugly face, and being greatly displeased,
returned and said, I" Why do you tell me
story" The woman answered, "Nei-
ther did you tell me the truth IF you
are in love with me, why did you look
for another woman.
Year: 1861

IT is most fearful fact to think of
that m every heart there is some secret
spring that would be weak at the touch
of temptation, and that is liable te be as
sailed. Fearful and yet salutary to think
of; for the thought may serve to keep our
moral nature braced 1t warns us tha6
We can never stand at case, or | c down
in this field of life without seniincls OF
va.chfuluess; aud camp fires Of prayer
Year: 1861

SYDNEY SMITH once said, at an aristo-
cratic party, that ga man to know how
bad he is, he must become poor; to know
how bad other people are, he must become
rich. Many man thinks it is virtue that
keeps him from turning rascal, when it is
only full stomach. One should be care
frl and not mistake potatoes for princi-
ples."
Year: 1861

The Gulf States inaugurated the war,
but they do not want the battle to be
fought upon their soil. They have had
an army before Fort Pickens for months
but they won't make the attack be-
cause they say some of their men will be
hurt. They want to get rid Of the fight
and push it upon Virginia, Virginia in
turn has begun to be little squeamish
about it, and she is trying to push it upon
Maryland. We don't want this nuisance
among US, and what is more, we won't
have it. If Virginia don't want it she
can push it back again upon the Gulf
States, which have cowardly sought to
make the Border States a shield between
them and danger, baltimore Clipper.
Year: 1861

NHIlDREN of any age now have their pictures
" taken perfect, as We have built Room expressly
for their use Groups of Children also taken
ton of a second, IN clear weather Mothers need
now have the trouble take them Gallery dozen
times and at last put up with a caricature il they
will but go al to


febIS-d HUGHES PREMIUM GALLERY
Year: 1861

the wheel, wrapped in the pilots coat.
with the glass in her hand and her full
length portrait still graces the gallery of
fur arts in Montreal. Many a rough
hand grasped the snowy fingers at part
ing, and many blessing crowned that
noble head.


A magnificent diamond bracelet, bear
ing upon an inside plate the name of the
vessel and date of the occurrence, was
presented to her about week after her
arrival in Quebec, by the passengers who
were on board at the time, while loud
aud triumphant were the praises borne TO
the ears of a fond parent of the noble
conduct of that frail but fearless one who
Lad braved the dangers before which
stout hearts aud strong forms had
quailed.


"And what became Of her afterwards?"
| inquired.


'She married an officer in Quebec, and
her children still live there. One is a
noble boy, or rather man now, and
plows the ocean in one of the noble bat
lie ships Of England"
Year: 1861

Many years ago when | was so snail a
boy as to hardly recollect it now my bro
tler and myself were placed on board one
Of the St. Lawrence river steamers as
cabin boys and waitel>, with view to be.
come pilots when VIC were older. That
was nearl y fifty years ago, aud wheel boats
were not fitted up in the style they are
now, nor were good pilots a thing to be
found every day. We had ruu up and
down several times, when one morning
We stopped at Brookville to take on board
as usual, government pilot to guIdc Us
down the river


Ii was late in the season and we had a
strong wind the night before, leaving TIE
river rough, and ou, usual pilot had hard
work to keep the boat in its proper rack
while 1t brought US into Brookville two
hours later than the usual time The
clouds over he@d still looked cold, and
tae wind blew fresh and strong, when
making all possible haste, we again put
cut OF the harbor and were soou bound
ing on our way. Throughout the morn
ing | had noticed an anxious look on the
captains face, which bespoke his unea
slness about the final termination of our
journey.


We had good many passengers on
board, and although we usually reached
Montreal by four clock in the afternoon,
we should be delayed until six, if not
later. Above ten miles this side Of La
chine, storm of rain commenced, which
rendered it almost impossible TO guide
the boat at all, while the rapids of that
name, the most terrific in the whole river,
were Yet to be passed The pilot was
one of the best en- the route, but man
of passionate temper, with peculiar,
dogged look Between him and the or
binary boat pilot there existed an old
grudge, which once or twice led to blows,
when they came 10 contact with each 9TH
er. That morning, when passing one of
the higher falls, they stood together at
the wheel, when. owing to the strong cur
rent of water, and the almost exhausted
strength of him who guided us all the
night, one spoke of the wheel slipped
from his hands and nearl y caused an ac-
cldent of pretty serious nature. This
annoyed his companion and hard words
passed between them, since which time a
iullen silence had been preserved.


When about two miles above the La.
chine rapids, some of the rigging aloft
gave way and the night pilot mounted the
upper deck with ladder, and attempted
10 make it fast. The wind blew 6ercely,
and while exerting all his strength to stay
the misehlef, he lost his hold and fell, the
ladder coming down directly on the head
OF cur government aid, wounding him
severely. Not pausing to look at the
mischief, he seized the unfortunate man,
and With almost superhuman strength,
Year: 1861

WHEELS ON PLows.-David White,
Bergen Co, N J. The best way to Sc
cure a uniforms depth IN blowing is to
use a wheel under the end Of the beam
An unskilful plowman can make better
work with this addition than good hand
without il.
Year: 1861

Yankees oug hit to bs ashamed Of them
selees The drab-coated Brotherhood of
New Bedford, aud the Island sons of Nan
tucket, have for some time been suffering Sc
verely as they saw veritable oil of all quail
ties, from the crudest TO that fit for lubricr-
ting the finest Waltham watches, baked out
of the stone coal Of the mountain, not as a
miracle, but as simple mechanical operation
in the way of every day labor, thus setting
aside and almost at nought their capturing of
whales the wide world over. A few years
ago the monopoly, even in a business way Of
location and Skill promised the most bril-
liant results, and the progress of machinery
alone seemed to give assurance Of untold
riches and the fat of the land to those enga-
ged in securing the oil Of the sea.


Then came the lard oil Of the West, and
close beside it the stearnine candles, white
sisters Of the real spermacetl. The Quaker
dom Of New Bedford put on the mourning
of graver look at the audacious transfor-
nation Of hog on the Western prairie into
petite spermaceti whale. But hogs are
wanted for meat and their eyes frightened
that the shower of oil from this source could
not be large. The baking of coal for gas
was local matter, but the squeezing whole
mountains of coal and tickling it to yield
every variety of oil, was, indeed, cooler.


The discovery by a Frenchman that the
skins Of whales make the best of boot leather
which is remarkably tough, but as soft as
buckskin. and repels water well, is surprise,
so great that the whale interest is now incli-
ned to wall over the fact that some Yankee
had not years ago made the discovery, and
thus saved large fortunes which have been
suffered to be thown into the sea.


The oil from hogs and the rock coal came
when the supply from the old sources of the
sea was becoming inadequate. as the coal itself
came into use when the wood fuel began to
run short. So now, when 1and leather is
getting scarce, and the peoples feet sore with
corns, the sea-eather comes with the needed
quantity and ihe required quality. 1t took
Frenchman to discover the best quality Of
leather.
Year: 1861

The KILLED IN FoRT MoULrRlE.-The state.
ment of the captain of the schooner D. B. Pitts
lately arrived from Charleston, is contradcted
by the mate of that vessel, who says that no
dead bodies We're carried across it's deck after
the bombardment of Fort Sumter, except that
Of one Of Major Anderson's men, who was
killed by the bursting of a cannon when firing
the salute on the evacuation of the Fort. The
statement is confirmed by several Of the crew,
who say that nothing of the kind could have
occurred without their knowledge. The mate
says, however, that there is no doubt that
nearly two hundred men were killed in the
batteries during the engagement, and that
most Of them were buried on the beach,
He says that on the nights of the 18th, 10th
and 18th ult the steamboat which piled be-
tween the city and the batteries took down an
aggregate Of about 200 collins. ..


He was informed also by q gentleman who
had y brother and brother in-law in the garri
son of Fort Moultrie, that, after writing to
them repeatedly without obtaining any answer,
he finally received note from one Of the Off
GERS. stating that they had both been killed,
and that their bodies could be sent for, which
he was about to do. He learned from various
sources that the number killed in Fort Moultrie
was thirty nine, but could not ascertain the
number in the other batteries. He is positive
as to the shipment oG u large number of cotins
on board the steamboat, on the nights men
toned. having seen them taken on board him
elt.-N. Y. Com. Adu.
Year: 1861

Just at the present time, there appears to


be lull in the war storm, that has been so


rapidly and frowningly gathering upon our


political horizon. The South has been most
evidently disappointed in the prompt and dc.
6ant attitude of the North. The sympathies
Of Maryland and Virginia are with the South,
but as they see that the scathing thunderbolts
of the thickening contest must fall in fright
full ruin upon themselves, they seem to pause
on the brink Of the gulf that frowns before
them. They now talk about an armed neu-
II alEly, and the mediation Of foreign pow
ers We fear compromise with treason
and Slavery more than the results Of civil
war. II the Border States are for the Gov
ernment let them show it by works that at
test a genuine repentance. Let them join
the Government in vigorous effort to sur
press treason and hang the traitors. We
trust our Government will not forget that the
blood of murdered victims calls for vengeance
on the Rebels. Let there be no compromise
with them until they strike their flag, and
submit to the authority and terms of the
General Government that they have had the
impudence to defy and insult. We are glad
that our Government is developing a strength
that causes the traitors to trcmble and let
them now use this power to purpose, for
forbearance has been exercised towards the
Rebels until it ceases to be virtue.-MeS-
en0cr.
Year: 1861

A letter from an officer in the Pittsffeld
Company, under Capt Fl. s. Briggsmentions
an incident which illustrates the spirit and
courage which animate the members of that
company. Speaking of the duty assigned to
his company OF taking possession Of the ferry
boat, which it was supposed was in the hands
of the secessionists at Havre de Grace, he
says.


1--WE in fact had pretty fair test of our
pluck, in tho opportunity we had of coo ly
contemplating all the dangers Of an assault
with the bayonet. There never was more
enthusiastic response than in the shout Of as
sent which the men gave WHEN, after fully
stating to them the nature and danger Of the
undertaking, Capt. Briggs asked them if they
would stand by and follow him. One Incl.
dent | must detail. Before reaching the
place, Capt. B. tod the men that he proposed
to lead them, bayonet in hand as did Lieut..
Richardson also and that it would be necessa
ry for them TO take two OF the muskets from
the privates, Of course relieving the privates
thus disarmed firm any participation in the
enterprise. Capt. Brigg asked some one to
hand him a gun-not one was offered. He
turned to a fair faced youth OF 10 and told
him he would take his gun, as it was left for
him to select He withdrew his gun as the
Captain reached for it, and burst into tears,
clingiaag to it with the devotion of Ueteran,
and pleaded with his superior officer not to
deprive him of participating in the SERVICE
His conduct was as noble and heroic as tho
the enterprise had been carried into execution,
and he had met the fate Of forlorn hope
His name is Richard Powers.


We were agreeabIy disappointed in being
allowed to take peaceable possession Of the
steamer, the rebels having retreated.
Year: 1861

The following incident in connection with
the removal of U. s. arms and munitions Of
war from the st. Louis Arsenal by Capt.
Stokes, of Chicago, on the steamer City of
Alton is related by the Chicago Tribune:


When the whole were on board, about two
o'clock Friday morning, the order was given
by the captain of the steamer to cast off.
Judge Of the CONSERVATION Of all hands,
when it was found that she would not move.
The arms had been piled in great quantities
around the engines, to protect them against
the battery on the evee, and the great weight
had fastened tue bows firmly on rock,
which was tearing hole through the bottom
at every turn of the wheels. A man Of less
nerve tnan Capt Stokes would have gone
crazy on the spot. He called the arsenal men
on board and then commenced moving the
boxes to the stern. Fortunately when about
two hundred boxes had been shifted, the boat
fell from the Shore and Aoated in deep water.
Year: 1861

The Moss Rose.
Ihe Angel who sprinkled the dew Oh the flowers,
Fell asleep ON beautiful morning in June,
Neath the shade OF rose tree SO fragrant and cool
And his sleep was SO quiet he slept until noon.
Awaking, he said, &C Q thou beautiful thing


know not thy name but no flower In our heaven
has an odor more sweet and what e'er thou wilt ask
will give, in return for the joy thou hast givenn
With new grace adorn me !" the blushing rose said
And her petals shook perfume around her in showers
When, 10 without lessening her beauty OF form,
He clothed with soft the bright queen of the flowers
SO, charity lovelest gift from high,
Like the vesture of moss which the angel threw o'er
ADDS charm to the lips and the brow, and the eye
OF my loved when lghtnin the load of the moor
B in Crayon.
Year: 1861

THE coolest people we know of are the news
paper patrons vino send you few lines OF ad-
verlisemenl, and accompany them with yard
or two Of puffs, which they request you to in
sert gratis This is like paying a shopkeeper
for pound of sugar, and asking him TO throw
in a barrel of -four. 49,
Year: 1861

The GOVERNMENT WILL BE SUSTAINED
The indications throughout the North are
that the people intend to sustaia the gov
ernment in the position they have taken
for maintaining the integrity of the Union.
Whatever difference may have originally
existed. it is nov the manifest duty of every
citizen to do all he can to maintain the
honor Of his country. Its flag is our flag.
and by it the people will stand so long as
a state of war exists. and till an honorable
peace can be procured. The way to bring
peace soonest, and prevent the unnecessary
shedding of blood, is TO uphold the hands
Of the Government, and make the contest
as short as possible. We have strong
hopes that these imposing demonstrations
of the Northern people will of themselves
do much toward bringing about a speedy
adjustment of our national differences
-Nec Atbany Ledger.
Year: 1861

Many Of our citizens are speculating as
to the probable result OF the first fight In
the war of sections Admitting equal
numbers on both sides, we think the result
cannot be doubtful The first conflict will
evidently come off in Maryland or Virginia,
and moments calculation Of the charac.
Ter of the forces to be engaged will dissi-
pate all apprehension. The States of Vir-
ginia and Maryland may have brave men.
bat they have but few trained volunteers
and no regulars. Any considerably army
from those States would necessa. ialiy be
composed in greater part of raw militia,
without organization or rdiScipline--On the
oher hand, the Government of the Union
will be surrounded with men equally brave,
a large number of whom will be regulars,
and still larger number of them well
drilled and sp!endidly equipped volunteers.
That Militia of Virginia and May and.
and few volunteer companies, can con-
tend on equal terms with such men as will
form our first army, we do not believe for
a moment.--Such splendid regiments as
the SEVENTH Of New York would always
be equal TO twice their number of undis
ciplined troops. We have therefore no
fears Of the result of the first battle. We
are in as little doubt as To the result of the
last battle We have ever believed, and
believe still, that we can and will defeat
them. We ought to whip them, and can
do it. Our numbers are as two To one
our money is as two TO one, and the sea is
under our complete control. The only
question for us to decide is as TO how long
and how nplacably We shall use the power
which we undoubtedly possess, by our
numbers, our money and our courage.
This will be the question after our pride
and honor have been fully satisfied CAi-
cogo Times.
Year: 1861

AN INPRoMPTU ACCOUNT OF THE SIEGE
OF SUMrEE.-While the reporters were
seated at table -busily engaged in trans
cribing the various statements received
from the officers of Major Anderson's COM
mand, on their arrival at New York, an
officer who had previously stood quietly
in the back ground, suddenly addressed
them in the most emphatic manner, SUBJ
stan'iallv as follows: Gentlemen of the
press, l earnestly entreat that you will
clearly set before our couDtrymen at the
North the fact that For! Sumter was not
evacuated while there was cartridge to
fire, or powder enough to make one with
Never did famishing men work more brave
ly than those who defended that fortress,
knowing, as they did, that if successfully
defended aud held by them, there was not
even a biscuit left to divide among them.
They never would have left it while pro-
tecting wall stoon around them, had they
been provided with provision and ammu
milton. Every man was true and f"ithiul
to his post, and the public may be assured
that hunger and want of ammunition alone
caused us to leave Fort Sumter. We
were exposed to most terrible fire from
all quarters. and it was only by exercising
the utmost care that the officers were enae
bled to preserve the men from a terrible
slaughter. You may further state, gen
tlemen, that Fort Sumter is hardly worth
the holding 4; had there been the full fight
ing complement of men within its walls.
the fort would not have afforded suitable
protection fer one of them.


The enemy's shot rained in upon and
about us like hail, and more men in Sum-
Ter would only have bad made more havoc
As it was, we are fortunate in having es-
capped without the loss of one of those
brave men who were wiling to die for the
flag which waved over them. 1t was a
pa nful sight to all to see the Stars and
Stripes finally hauled down. but we all
felt that we had done our duty, and must
submit. The fort WAS not surrendered,
but evacuated almost upon our own
terms"
Year: 1861

"Ion' writes from Washington to the
Baltimore Gun:


But we have new reading of the in
augural in the Presidents reply to the com
mitlee of the Virginia Convention. The
places and property belonging to the Uni.
ted States. and which have been taken by
the Confederates, are to be repossessed,
that is, recaptured, provided that it shall
be in Mr.. Lincoln's power to do it. So
troops are to be landed for the "relief of
any fort on the border of the country"


But for this manifesto Of the President,
which no one can misinterpret, it might
be supposed that we should have such a
calm in the public mind az would be "a
vorable to the consideration of the best
mode for either reorganization of the
Union, or for its peaceful division into
separate Confederacieu.


But the interests of the Republican par
ty are, unfortunately, adverse to any pa.
ci6c policy, and the party is to be pre-
served though the Union perish in seas OF
fire and blood. 1t is avowed by Republic
an organs that peace would lend to reor-
ganizat;on and the consequent demorali
cation Of the Republican party, and the
disintegration of the Northern States.-
Therefore, means for creating and keep
ing alive war split in the North will be
found.


We shall now watch with deep anxiety
the progress of the naval and military
expedition which goes south to repossess
the forts and places and property belong
ing TO the Government. Fort Pickens is
still in possession Of the Government, but
it may be one Of the objects Of tie expe-
dition to recapture the other forts at Pen
sacola md the navy-yard.


The time has probably arrived when ii
will be incumbent upon Mr. Lincoln to is
sue proclamation upon the state Of the
country.
Year: 1861

A BATCH OF TIT BiTs.-A pious old
deacon used TO inspire Us with so much
awe by the sanctity of his manner, that
W, dare not say our soul was our own
while in church. Deacon +. came To
California, and was tempted after sinful
gains A friend and a member of the
same church found him one night "bucs-
ing at monte" With holy horor he mud
ged the absorbed player into a knowledge
Of his presence. deacon, do find you
gambling ," With ready wit to relieve
him from his embarrassment. he chuckled,
mo. no, friend s., not gambling =
You see, this is a corrupt institution. and
lam dong my LeSt TO brcak dupl"
Year: 1861

Fair banner ofOur native land,
Shall thy proud stars and stripes be rive
By factions voice and treason's hand
No, no, forbid it heaven!
Forbid it We who bravely hurled
Defiance at the oppressor's ban.
And won for this broad Western world
Freedom, the rights Of man.
Forbid it ye who proudly reap
The harvest sown by patriot, sage;
Shsw to all time that ye can keep
Unstained, your glorious heritage.
Speak, children Of the brave and free.
Speak out. and let your watcbword be,


Union forever
BY every pallid face that turned
From burdens it could bear no more
By every weary heart that yearns
To find a home on Freedoms shere
By every high and hoary. threns,
Where tyranny's red banner waves
By every bitter tear and groan
OF Europe's fair browed slaves !!
BY common interests, kindred ties,
By every altar, home end hearth,
By all YOU cherish, all you prize,
The hope of heaven. the peace of earth,
Speak, children of the brave and free,
Speak out, and let your watchword be,


Union forever.
Now is the time for action-tread
TIE path our country's fathers trod
Guard we'll the shrine to which it led,
And leave the rest to God;
Trusting that his almighty power
Will stay the rage of factions might,
Roll back the clouds that round us lower,
And say, let there be light
Now is the time for actien-strike
Not in hot wrath, with flashing swords,
But be your warfare Christian-like-
Your weapons, soothing words
Let every land and every sea,
Echo the watchword of the free,


Union forever,
Shall old despotic throne and crown.
Rejoicing. see the accursed hour
That dims forever the renown
Of fair Columbia's power
Shall the mute suffering, voiceless woe,
Appeal to you in vain :
No by their memories proud and grand,
By all that max es-by all that mars
The growing greatness OF our land,
Part not the stripes and stars
But speak, speak out, till land and sea
Repeat the watchword of the free,


Union forever