smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

REASONABLE CURIOSITY IN A Dying MAN.
1t was bright thought, that of Smithson, the
FOUNDER OF the Smithsonian Institution, when he
was dying of an unknown complaint Smith
son had had five doctors, and they had been
unable to discover what his disease was At
iength they told the patient he must die Call
ing them all around him, he said i" Ny, friends
after die, make post mortem examination
ana iind out what ails me; for really, / have
heafu such long and learned discussions on the
SUBJECT that ! am dying to know what the dis
case is myselfn
Year: 1859

CURIOUS PRAYER.-In the State of Ohio, there
resides family consisting of an old man by the
name Of Beaver, and his three sons, all of whom
were hard "pets," who had often laughed to
scorn the advice and entreaties of pious,
though very eccentric minister, who resided in
the same town. 1t happened that one ofthe boys
was bitten by rattleSnake, and was expected to
die, when the minister sent for in great haste
On his arrival he found the young man very
penitent and anxious to be prayed with. The
minister, calling on the family, knelt down and
prayed in this wise:


OH Lord, we thank Thee for rattlesnakes; we
thank Thee because a rattlesnake has bit him
We pray Thee, send rattlesnake to bite John :;
send one to bite Bill send one to bite Sam !;
and, Oh ! Lord, send the biggest kind of a rattle
snake to bite the old man, for nothing but rat
tlesnakes will ever bring the Beaver family to
repentance"
Year: 1859

A traveller writing of this eruption says:


Imagine pile of ,chite-hot rocks, twenty-five
feet thick and two hundred broad, majestic
ally moving over level plain, at the rate of
about mile an hour, and you get something of
an idea of what we saw. By day, the view did
not presnt SO grand an aspect, clouded as it was
with the smoke of burning shrubbery and trees,
MS at nj ght, when the brilliant fires in all drec-
tons, lodging in and out, winding here and
there, gave a display of natures fireworks that
man never could initiate. Add to the sight, the
sounds that ever and anon smote upon the ear
the explosions of heated air and gas, as the
streams ofliquid fire exploded the hollows of old
lava streams. Sometimes space as large as half
an acre, fifty yards from the surface flow, would
be suddenly seen to rise in the air and the rocks
be thrown a hundred feet perpendicularly, while
report was heard like heavy piece of ordi-
nance. | was standing within a short distance
of the flow, watching its grand and remorseless
march towards the low country, when native,
who stood by, remarked


The most magnificent sight we witnessed
was on the day on which we took our departure
new path over the plain, we came upon a
branch of lava which had separated from the
main body, and was busily engaged in filling up
deep gorge or rayine, into which it poured a
stream of twenty feet thick by fifty broad, over
a precipice twenty feet high. No words of
mine can describe this. | here saw real lava
spray, foam and waves, as much as ever they
were seen in a river Of water. The noise, two,
was peculiar, filling the mind with awe. No
one could look on without feeling God is here ;"
Year: 1859

z BEAUTIFUL girl-bcautiful in youth and
health and purity--who wakes from sleep, at
touch Of morning light, Ms the flowers do, with
cheerful face whose first tones, like those Of the
birds arc the most musical of the dsy from whose
brow every trace Of yesterdays wear and iast
nights care is swept away, even as the face of
nature isrcnswcd and brishtoned.by the SIMMER
dew--sueh girls worth the winnings =
Year: 1859

AN ACT 10 authorize the Attorney General TO represent


the United States in the proceeding in equity,


pending in the Supreme Court between the Common


wealth Of Massachusetts, aud the State of Rhode Island


and Providence Plantations


BE eaaed By the Senate and House of Representatives Of The
United States Of AaaGicd Congress assembled That the
Attorney General is hereby authorized and directed 10 i'm
tevene aud represent the United States in the proceed
ing in equity pending in the Supreme Court between
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the State of
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and to consent
behalf OF the United States to The adjustment of said
suit by conventional line TO be agreed upon by the par
ties and confirmed by decree OF said court il in his
Judgment the rights and interests of the United States
will not be preindiced thereby.


SECTION g. And be firher enacted That in such
suit shall be adjusted aforesaid and conventional line
shall be agreed upon, and confirmed by decree of the
court aforesaid, such line shall be taken and deemed
to be- for all purposes affecting the jurisdiction of the
United States, of any department of the government
thereof the line OF boundary between said Common
wealth OF Massachusetts, and the State of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations


Approved February 1859
Year: 1859

A correspondent highly recommends the
following receipts


After straining the milk, set it away for
about twelve hours, for the cream to rise
(Mlik dishes should have good strong ham
dies to lift them by.) After standing as
above, set tho milk without disturbing it, on
the stove; let it stand there until the cream
on tho surface assumes a wrnkled appear
ance but be careful it does not boil,as should
this be the case the cream will mix with tho
milk and cannot again be collected. Now
set il away till quite cool and then skim off
tho cream, mixed with as little milk as pos
sible. When sufficient cream is collected
proceed to mako it into butter as follows:
Take u wooden bowl, or any suitable ves-
sci, and having first scalded and then rinsed
it with cold wator, place tho cream in it.
Now let tho operator hold his hand in water
as hot as can be borne for few seconds,
then plunge it in cold water for about
minute, and at once commence to agtate
the cream by gontle circular motion. In
five minutes, or less, the butter will havo
come, when, of course, it must be washed
and salted according to taste; and our cor
respondent guarantees that no better buttor
can be made by the best churn invented.
To those who keep one COW, this method
of making butter will be found really valu-
able; while quite as large quantity of but
ter is obtained as by the common mode, the
skim is much sweetey and moro palpa-
bic. In the summer season it will be found
as necessary to bring the cream out of the
cellar (say quarter of an hour before
churning) to got the excessive chill off in
water, place the vessel containing the cream
over another containing water to warm it ;
then continue to agitate the cream until the
chill has departed.


Before washing the butter separate all
the milk you possibly can, as the latter will
be found excellent for tea cake. Butter


made in this manner will bc much frmer
and less oily in hot weather than when
made in the ordinary way.-Scientyfc Amer
! icdn
Year: 1859

LONDON PENNY PREss,-Geo. S. Ilillard
writes from London to the Boston Courier


The third institution is tho London Penny
Post, which is about as near perfection as
tho lot OF humanity will permit. Several
times day are letters brought to your door
and you may be generally sure that within
four hours at least from tho timc you post q
lettcr it will bo in tho hands OF your cores
pondent, though perhaps two or three miles
off The perfection OF the lettcr delivery
system has entirely sur er;oded tho necessity
of employing special messengers to carry
letters about. Your invitation to dinner
comes to you by tho Post, and your answer
goes the same way and thus you accomplish
by a penny what would otherwise have cost
YOU a shilling at loast. The postage system
as now organized and administered in the
British Isles, is one of the most valuable
gifts that was ever bestowed by civilization
upon all mankind.
Year: 1859

We noticed in the Journal, a few days
since, the fact that the suit of Gov Wright
against the new State Bank had been de-
cided on all points in the Supreme Court in
favor of the Bank, thus disposing of the last
of the suits which have been instituted
against it. We remarked in connexion
that nothing remained to be disposed of af-
fecting the Bank except the Investigation of
the frauds in the passage of the charter, and
which was to be. acted on by the Legisla-
ture. We since learn that the judgment in
the Supreme Court covers the points in
volged in the Legislative enquiry, and
virtually quashes that proceeding.


It appears that a bill has been introduced
into the Senateby the opponents ofthe Bank,
having in view repeal of the Charter Of
the Bank. Since the decision of the Supreme
Court in the case, it is not considered that
the Legislature has the power of repeal, but
whether it has or not, it is not probable a
measure of this kind win ever be pass
ed We must have banks, and in the
new State Bank we have an institution
which affords reliable currency; and un-
der good management such as it now has,
must continue to be an important aid to the
business interests. of the State. Hence we
can see no good to be attained by keeping
up an agitation in regard to it. All the
capital which politicians can make from this
war upon it will poorly compensate for the
alarm which il, may, from time totiEle, ex-
cite in the minds of the ignorant and timid
who are easily frightened when banks are
the subject. .s~7. asa5 =, 5A5
Year: 1859

The Paving of Main street.


The condition of our streets for the last
two onthsadmonisheso our citizensthat some
thing must be done to give our principal
thoroughfares new surface, before the ap
proach of another winter, or the increasing
hauling over them will so break them up as
to make them impossible in the next season
of Maud. Most of our citizens are persuaded
that nothing will sustain the heavy travel
through Main street but substantial stone
pavement. If it must be done-and that
seems to be the public judgment-there
will never be more favorable opportunity
for having the work well and cheaply done
than at present. Messrs. Gaslin and Pills
bury, who are building the massive stone
piers for the Franklin street bridge, over
Pigeon creek, have succeeded to Mr.. Hugo's
contract, and have purchased his steam tow
boat and rock barges. They have now
unusual facilities, all ready prepared for
bringing rock to the city, and will be enabled,
in connection with their job, to undertake
paving contract at much less price than
they could afford to do it if they had not all
the means for doing the work-obtained for
another purpose-already on hand. As
like favorable circumstances may not occur
again in many years, it is important we
should avail ourselves of them.


Messrs. Gaslin and Pillsbury have had a
survey for Main street. and profile section
of the proposed pavement made, with speci-
fcations of the work, which they propose to
submit to the Council and property holders
on the street, with proposals for doing the
work during the next summer. Early
action is required on the subject in order to
enable the contractors to get the rock while
the river is high in the Spring, by which a
large amount in hauling and transportation
can be saved.


They propose to remove the mud and ac-
cumulations down to a hard .rface, to
take up the present gutter pavements, give
the street proper arched form, cover it in
the first place with six inches of coarse
gravel, and on that lay a limestone pave
ment to be not less than IA inches in depth
in the middle and diminishing to 8 inches
at the cutters. The stone to be not less
than "a nor more than inches in thickness
and to be long enough to break joints at
least four inches; the whole to be well laid
and covered with a coat of gravel, for cost
of 500 to each lot of 1s3 feet fronting on
the street, from Water street to the canal
They will send to the lime stone quarries on
the river in Perry county for the rock, and
will contract to complete the work before
the active business commences in the au-
tumn.-


The Improvement would add double its
cost to the value of property on the street
and its proprietors would make good in
vestment by closing with the proposition
and taking the necessary steps to secure the
contract The work would be done, We
presume, under the inspection of Mr.. Saun
ders, the City Surveyor, whose experience
and vigilance would secure good job.
Year: 1859

1t must be apparent to every intelligent
mind, that geological examination of Cali.
fornia, is subject of more than ordinary im
portance We occupy territory very diver
sihed, and differing geologically from the
other States of the Union. We have nearly
all the different formations that the changes
OF the earth's surface have produced. Cali
fornia presents noble field for the geologist.
The Sierra Nevada on the east with its
rocks exposed by deep canons, or penetrated
by tunnels, or by the washing of miners,
furnishes fine opportunity for examination.
A survey by an able geologist of the Sierra
Nevada, would set at rest many theories of
the formation of the gold deposits, and also
Of the gravel beds or ranges throughout the
world


Such a survey might not result in the dis
eovery of more gold, or give us any direct
benefit, but it is a duty we owe to science
From science we have received many benefits
in our mining operations, and it is but lust
we should return them. The gold bearing
region has been pretty thoroughly examined
for its treasures by practical men, and al
though geologist might discover little OF
pecuniary benefit where metals may exist in
their ores, requiring a scientific examination
to detect their presence. In such a case it is
easy 10 see tne Denent5 JDaL would 1OlloW
survey But it is not for that purpose
that we wish to see a geological exam
ination made. We have had a prelimina-
ry survey by Prof Trask which proved the
existence of o vast number of valuable mine
rails in various parts of the State, some OF
them found in great purity and many of con-
siderable value. These discoveries, however,
seem to have attracted but little attention, as
we hear nothing of the production of the nu-
merous minerals whose presence was report
ed by him. A geological, accompanied by a
Typographical survey, would give to the State
an accurate map in which the different min
eral regions could be plainly pointed out and
dividing line drawn between the mineral and
the agricultural lands All the older States
of the Union have had their geological sur
veys, which in many resulted advantageously
to the interest of the State, in all gave great
satisfaction, and added much to the science
of geology. These surveys require several
years in their accomplishment, and will Ger.
| tainly at some day be made, consequently the
sooner il is commenced the better-Piacer-
giUc Observer.
Year: 1859

EMIGRATION BY THE SOUTHERN RoUrE.-The
San Diego Herald says


The immigrants are coming slowly along,
feeling in no hurry to enter California much
before the rains have brought on the new
grass. The Stations Of the Overland Mail
Companies, and the wells dug by these en-
terprising men, are proving of incalculable
benefit to those crossing with their own
teams The immigration on the Southern
route this year will figure up from 10000 to
10000 souls. with very large amount OF
cattle and sheep.
Year: 1859

The LEATHER TRADE IN CnIcAeo-The
Chicago Times says:


We have been interested in some state
ments that have been furnished us bv deal
ers in leather as to the extent of the leather
trade in this city. 1t is enormous and en-
titles this branch of business to rank up with
almost any other branch of our ilourishina
commerce.
Year: 1859

The Los Angeles Star says that its city was
honored last week by the advent of one Of
the ladies of the Celestial Kingdom being
the first specimen of the sex who has visited
that section. The Johns were out in full rig,
and the fair one was conducted to her home
with all due ceremony
Year: 1859

TINS Buffalo Republic INDUCES itself in the
followingi 1--WE predict that in less than
ten years a steamboat viii be constructed to
run our lakes which will be longer than the
Great Eastern, and capable of carrying three
thousand passengers and three thousand tons
freight, and that she will make over thirty
miles an hour, and be capable of running in
winter as we'll as summer
Year: 1859

Tack or AN ABoLITIoX1sr.-A negro man
who purchased his freedom went to New
York State. and 10y rigid economy saved
5000, which he entrusted to an abolition lee
turer to go to Delaware and buy his oldest
daughter. The lecturer was overcome on his
charitable errand by fair daughter of the
State of Delaware, whom he married. and
then pocketed the $500 given to him by the
negro Erchdnge paper
Year: 1859

Come, let US pull the curtain down,
And lay the work aside,
And gather up the playthings


You've scattered far and wide;
And place the lamp upon the stand,
Beside the great arm chair,
And bring the last new magazine
And cut the leaves with care.
Now heap the coal upon the CRATE
He loves a cheerful fire
See how the flames dance merrily,
And leap up high and higher
Now place his slippers on the rug,
And get his dressing gown;
For papa will be tired and cold
When he comes back from town.
Gene, let me bathe your glowing cheeks,
And make your hair look neat,
And put your bright pink apron on
There, now, you're clean and sweet!
Now sit down on the little bench


That grandpa made, and see
How still you will be while good mama
Goes lay the cloth fer tea.
The tea kettle sends forth Its hum,
The biscuits are SO light;
l wish he'd come, ii seems to me


He's rather late tonight!
HArk wasn't that our gate that clicked
"Hurrah!" shouts little Will,
And ere I've time to tell him hush,
He's bounded DER the sill.
And "papa's cOme!' he shouts again,
And climbs up for a kiss;
And "papa's tum oh, papa's tum"
Echoes his little sis.
Oh happy group that live and love


Within that humble cot;
Many who dwell in palaces


Night envy them their lot.
Year: 1859

Joined upon him that he should not look upon her
until he had arrived in the upper air. At the
very moment they were passing the fatal bounds,
around to know that she was following him, she
was caught back into the Internal regions. The
story embodies pregnant moral. Ifyou would
regain the loved and the lost, then forward for.
ward


am done. If have been dull, you will pardon
me, If have inspired a single patriotic thought
or feeling, have my reward.
Year: 1859

DIR. SMITH, having established a first class Water
Cure and Motorpathic Institution in this city, and
feeling gr at interest in the of such an In
sttuton, based upon natural and rational principles
Of the healing art shall take charge Of the business
department. DIR. Smith is graduate of a regularly
chartered Medical College, n thorough Physician by
nature as well education, and can assure those
who consult him and adopt his treatment, that they
will rejoice in the inspiration Of returning health and
verify all that is said in his favor


THOMAS HILL,


Late Of Hill, Wooster Co.
Sacramento March 80, 1859. mh3l -3md6w
Year: 1859

Is.!Hka Sale our STORE, BUILDINGS and STOCK
IssAAN&HA of MERCHANDISE, situated in the central
part OF the town of ST. Louis Sierra county.


The location is one of the best in this section of the
country the buildings are of the best defcripton and
every convenience required in mercantile establish
ment There is also attached to the premises good
and substantial ire-proof Cellar suitable for storing
all kinds of Merchandise. To any person wishing to
engage in the mercantile business a better opportun
y could not offer. The business of this house IS one
Of the oldest established in this section and has al
ways done good and profitable trade. Our only
for dsposng of the above property, is that We
intcnu leaving for the Atlantic States.


Possession given Immediately, if required. Any
information concerning the property can be had by
enquirng of DEPEW TELL,


my20-tf ST. Louis.
Year: 1859

The Metre or measure of France has been
accepted as the standard for fneness in the
Assary departments alone Of the United
States Mints. This exact scale is now desir-
ed in all the departments of the mints which
derive no advantage from the use of the un-
certain standards of Great Britain, though
long employed.


The commerce and eurrencies of both
countries can be benefited by frank ac-
ceptance of the Decimal system of France,
which would render their standard monies
of gold and silver uniform with all the ma
tions Of the continent of Europe, who have
already adopted the French scale. By such
reference, our coins would become of equal
ro7ues and current among every people who
employ the same measures and practices in
their mints, and the incessant expense by re-
coinage would be abandoned by all in the
exchange, which occur from the necessary
operations of an extensive commerce.


The history of commerce requires to be
carried beyond the limits of Rome or Greece
to the period of the earliest tradition, which
can only be understood by a careful COMPARE
son with the practices and experience Of the
present age. g..
Year: 1859

REAL DANCERS AHEAD.-I am not addicted 10 de-.
spondency. Few men look upon tho bright side of
the picture more habitually than do but I con-
fcss that xll this seems to me to be prestige of
coming evil. 1t indicates the existence of an a.
mount Of suspicion, and readiness to believe the
worst things OF each other, which are the general
forerunner Of disoord and disssnsion. do not say
disunon, for that is impossible. Nature and art
have tied this continent together by bands that
cannot bs broken. There can be but one govern
ment upon it, whether that government 10 repub-
lie or military despotism. The miserable prsten-
ders to statemanship who are engaged in the work
of dscord need indulge visions Of powers and
Offices, TO be enjoyed in q seperate confederacy.
They may SOW the wind, but it is not they who
will ride upon the storm. The surest mode OF dri-
wing the noisy babbers who are forever prating OF
disu MON back into the obscurity from which they


ought never to have emerged, would be 10 aid


them in their own schemes. The sword 10 vora-
cious monster that in times Of civil war, swallows
up all other aspirsnts for distinction; and they
who suppose that successful military ohieftain
would be contented with less than tho supreme
power himself, or would fail to reward his adLsr


ens with all the principal posts Of honor and dis
tinction, are afflicted with an amouat Of stupidity
which would deserve our pity, il its wicksdnses
did not demand our detestation. The world has
produced but one Washington, and it ID not kksly


that another will soon be sent to gladden. the earth
What good then can be accomplished By teaching
the South to hate the distant North f-Er- Ssnsser
Jerrc Clemens. '''
Year: 1859

PROF. o. J. WooD-Dear Sir: Some time last summer We were induced to some of your hair restorative, and its effects were so wonderful we feel it duty to you and the afflicted to report it.

 Our little sons head for some time had been per fecty covered with sores and some called it scald head. The hair almost entirely came off in conse- quence, when a friend, seeing his sutIorings, adyis ed us to use your restorative, did 90 with little hope of success, but to surprise and that of all our friends, a very few applications removed the disease entirely, and new and luxuriant crop of hair soon started out, and we can now say that our boy has as healthy scalp, and as luxuriant crop of hair as any other child. We can, therefore, and do hereby, recommend your restorative, as per feet remedy for all diseases ofthe scalp and hair
Year: 1859

In reply to frequent inquiries-l would say, that am prepared to travel to any part of the state, and will go prepared to do everything in the line of my profession in the neatest possible manner. Per wishing my services will please drop me line to that effect, as Lshal not have time to go except where have calls and will only charge the regular Memphis and eastern prices, same as charge in my office. II. N CASE, Dentist.

 Little Rock Ark Feb g '59-lv.