smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

DR.. L. Bates, who died at Folsom ON the
in this vicinity, who learned Of his decease
with much regret. He was man of the ut
most generosity and kindliness of heart,
which qualities endeared him to host of
friends. He was the victim of an organic
disease and had long held his life by an un-
certain tenure, so that death came to him,
probably, like welcome release. May he
rest in peace.
Year: 1859

DECIDEDLY ANclENT.-Speaking Of old
folks, several OF the papers have OF late been
giving lists Of the most aged men in the
country. We think we know case that
will turn them all down. There is an old
colorcd woman in Columbia, Ala, who on
being asked her age, stated that she did not
know how old she was, but she cooked for
Ae hands hat dag The Chotohoochc ,tccr.-
Some amt itY
Year: 1859

SOME FIsH.-One of the Watchmen
on the bridge caught, day before yesterday
with hook and line, a catfish that weighed
sirty pounds lie had baited his hook and
set the night previous and in the morning
he had as much as he could do to pull in
the product Of the nights speculation.
Year: 1859

EE A large raft Of sawed lumber
and shingles made narrow escape from
striking in coming through the bridge yes
terday afternoon. 1t was steered by thir-
ty men. and as soon as it got through they
sent up three deafenlng cheers for their
success.
Year: 1859

ZEE The steamer Cedar Bapids,
that run into the Lucie May, touched here
yesterday, and continued on up the river.
On arriving at the bridge, instead Of going
through the draw, took the pilot house off,
lowered the chimnsys and went through
between the first pier and the shore on this
side
Year: 1859

% A suspicious looking individ-
ual was around town yesterday, swearing
eternal vengeance against the sheriff of
Rock Island, who, it seems. arrested and con-
fined him in the calaboose for house break
ing, according to his statement, without
Just cause. He is determined not to leave
the country until he gets satisfaction from
that worthy functionary, and while cogi-
tating on the best plan Of revenge, has
taken up his residence on this side of the
river, and is engaged in light, pleasant
and profitable" branch of Industry. by
which. according to various advertisements,
from SIS to $40 per day may be realized We
insert this notice free gratis, for the particu-
lar benefit of the sheriff, and hope he will
conclude that prudence is the better part
of valor" and make tracks for other parts
Year: 1859

MAD DoG.-There was q mad dog
circulating about the streets yesterday. BIZ
ting every other dog in his way, and in one
instance snapped at boy but did not bite
him. A party, at last accounts. were after
him with murderous weapons, and he was
probably dispatched. Look out for plenty
of mag dogs in the streets in few days.
A proclamation from the Mayor on dogs
would como in we'll about this time.
Year: 1859

-Arican importations continue at the South,
and evidence is before the Government showing
that large amount Of capital is invested in
the traffic, and showing that it is regular
business,
Year: 1859

and went to sleep. The next morning they
gave him breakfast any dog might have en-
Wed after which nothing could induce him to
prolung his visit. He stood whining impa-
tiently at the door until it was opened, when
he galoped off in great hurry, and theynever
saw him afterward.


They had never seen the dog before, nor
did they ever know to whom he belonged. 1t
was very singular circumstance, and they
could only suppose that he came with some
stranger to the sale. The family moved the
following day to the cottage in the village; and
when my wife and called upon them, Mrs. NJ
reminded me that, when last saw her, she had
told me they were not unprotected"
Year: 1859

Cubn is already filed With her own
population; which will prevent emigration,
almost as effectually as the old Europe
an States do. our migration there, or at
least as efectually as our old settled
states in effect exclude immi igration from
without their borders. This will render
it an utter impossibility to ever Ameri.
canize the Cubans; and under theseacir-
euUstaDces how could We expect the
rights Of American citizens TO be regard
ed!


The annex alton Of Cuba then, is 10 no
respect like that of Louisa ma; and We
therefore, have no precedent9 of the an
nexstiOn of SO radically different and dis
cordant people.


But We are told by an other that Man
ifest Destiny points with unerring GER
taiBty to ACCOMMODATION of Cuba. This.
.hovever. is DO argument within itself. and
it is therefore not entitled to an answer;
yet We cannot refrain from remarking
that it is exceedingly strange that mani
fest destiny should be continually leading
us to annex that territory adapted to,
and containing slavery. Does it not
seem to be wrongly namedl and could
We not more appropriately christen it
Manifest Slavcryl" And docs it not
appear to be high time that we freed our
selves froa its dominion and substituted
a more honorable god for our worshipl


We are therefore brought to the con.
clusion that it is unwise, iwpolitic, and
dangerous to this Confederacy, to annex
Cuba to the United States-and especial.
ly so, at the present time.
Year: 1859




Some church affairs made it necessary for
MIR. Cartwright to visit New York city some
years ago, and it was arranged for him that he
should put up at the Astor House. 1t was
here that his brethren expected to meet him;
his social and denomina,ional appointments
had reference to the Astor House as his head
quarters. When Mr.. Cartwright, however,
appeared at the Astor there was nothing in
his backwoods appearance that suggested to
its proprietors his worthy position among the
fathers of Methodism; when, therefore, he
requested to be shown to bis room. he was
very cavalierly turned over to servant to
show him up stairs. Up stairs they went-up,
up, up-Mr. Cartwright in wondering amaze
ment lost the servant apparently untiring in his
amusement of ascending Finally, the servant
opening the door of an apartment up in the
attic story, pointed it out to Mr.. Q. as his
room. Father Peter detained the servant
while he should take a general survey of the
premises-repeated the inquiry if this was the
room he was to occupy-and at length, ap-
pearing to be we'll satisfied, he disposed of his
baggage, and very politely requested the SER
want to be good enough to show him down
stairs again. The servant preceded Father
Cartwright down, down, down, till they reach
ed at length the street landing; but, before
the servant could make bis escape. Peter in
quired if he wouldn't please to show him up
stairs =! So up they went again, heavenward,
and at last Peter found his room, and permit
ted the servant to depart in peace The
servant. however, but little more than found
himself down stairs. when Uncle Peter rang
the bell vigorously. In due time mp came
the servant, by this time painting with unusual
exertion.


MY good friend. 1 am sorry to trouble you.
but l should be glad to see the clerk, if you
will be kind enough to send him to my ROOM


oh. certainly


And SO down. down goes the servant TO say
to the clerk that a singular old chap up in the
upper story wanted him to come to his room.
And then up,up goes Mr.. Clerk.


Are you the clerk p
Yes, sir


We'll, you will place me under great obi
cations to you, if you will show me the way
down stairs!'


Aud when once more down stairs, after I'm.
Gle Peter had taken another careful survey of
the surroundings, the clerk very politely in
quired if there was anything further he could
do for him.


YES says Uncle Peter, yes, my friend, I
would be greatly obliged to you for broad
axeP


"A broad-axe + says Mr.. Clerk in aston
ishment, and what DO you propose to do with
a broad axe


Il thought. I should like to blaze my Day
to my room 2


1t is needless to say that Peter Cartwright
was the lion of that week at the Astor, and
that it was not further required of him to
climb up that endless series of stairways-but,
when his friends called again to inquire for, or
call upon him. they found him snugly en-
sconsed in one of the most eligible rooms in the
house.
Year: 1859

TheWisconsin journals relate a strange and
romantic story, of which the following is the
gener al outline: A farmer son, some twelve
years ago, married neighboring girl the
daughter of a very respectable family. They
removed Immediately to a distant place, where
they had been living but a few DAYS, when
upon his return home one evening, the wife of
week was missing. She did not return that
night, during which he felt, of course, the ut.
most anxiety, and in the morning he started in
search of her. He could only learn that she
took the stage alone, which led to the railroad
station some miles distant. He followed her,
but at the depot lost all traces of her. He
wrote to her former home, and published no.
tices in the newspapers-but could obtain no
clue to her whereabouts. He grieved in lone
illness at her supposed criminal act. aud to es-
cape the scene where his week of unsulled
happiness had been followed by so great a
grief he removed to the then sparsely settled
wilderness. He there settled upon promis
ing piece of land, and in its cultivation, and the
cares of life, sought forgetfulness of the past.
He succeeded measurably-has filed offices of
trust and grown wealthy. After few years,
his home requiring attention. he married-but
his wife lived only long enough to bear him
son, and witness the first year of the little ones
existence


A few weeks siuce as the well.to do man of
the world was sitting by his 6reside. there
entered the houso q rop,on ,vall cIed of f,IIor
form, and twelve years older-but the picture
of the long lost bride of week, and she was
accompanied by girl of dozen years. The
sober man of forty was startled, but asked the
strange visitor to be seated. Then came her
long and agonizing story. All was oblivious
to her for the first year of their separation
She could tell nothing. except of one hour of
returned reason, when the little girl beside her
her daughter-was brought into the world.
After that long time fitfnly and at periods
remote from each other came back reason and
memory. She had wandered to distant city,
| 10 state of wild insanty-there she fell
among kind people and was installed in aa in.
sane asylum. After the birth of the daughter,
and ten years more spent within its walls,
thoughts Of her youth. of her home and hus.
band came back. She slowly recovered-then
visited her parents. learned where her husband
was and few to him. Be sure heclasped her
in his arms, and they wept upon each others
necks Again going before the altar, they were
united, and she now presides with careful
dignity and ease over his household. But
little is said about it in the neighborhood, ex.
cept expressions of wonder at Squire DIS
sudden and unexpected marriage. to one whom
they suppose to be a fair widow with whom be
had recently become acquainted.
Year: 1859

BRINGING THE MATTER TO CoNoLUsIoN.-
A lady said to her beau. after fifteen years
courtship. Charles l am going out of town
to morrow


sWheref'


i don't know


When are you coming back?'


Never


what are you going forr


i am going to look for something which
you have not, never had, and yet can give me
without loss to yourself


You are very welcome to it, am sure, but
what is it?


"A husband!


'Whyyou might have had that fifteen years
ago. if you had only said the word; but was
afraid to ask the question:
Year: 1859

The New York Times and some of the Phia-
delphia papers have expressed their disapproba-
tion Of the appointment of Thanksgiving day
They think day Of fasting and prayer would
be more appropriate, as though we had nothing
to be thankful for. To those who think thus, the
following history Of the origin Of Thanksgiving
Day may prove Instructive


"When New England was planted, the set
tiers met with many difficulties and hardships,
as is necessarily the case when civilized people
attempt to establish themselves in wilderness
country. Being piously disposed, they sought
relief from Heaven, by laying their wants and
distresses before the Lord in frequent set days of
fasting and prayer. Constant meditation and
discourse on the subject Of their difficulties kept
their minds gloomy and discontented, and, like
the children Of Israel, there were many disposed
to return to the land which persecution had de-
termined them to abandon.


At length, when it was proposed for the as
sembly to proclaim another fast, . farmer, Of
plain sense, rose and remarked that the incoE
veniences they suffered, and concerning which
they had so often wearied Heaven with their
complaints, were not 50 great as might have
been expected, and were diminishing every day
as the colony strengthened; and that the earth
began to reward their labors, and to furnish lib
orally for their sustenance; that the seas and
rivers were full Of fish, and the air sweet, the c
mate wholesome; above all, they were in full en-
joyment Of liberty, civil and religious lie there
fore thought that rejecting and cOnversing on
these subjects would be more comfortable, as tend
ing to make them more cOntented with their sit.
uatiOn; and that it would be more becoming the
gratitude they owed 10 the Divine Being, il, in
stead Of fast. they should proclaim thanksgiv-
ing. His advice was taken, and, from that day
to this, they have in every year observed cir
cumstances Of public happiness sufficient to fur
nish employment for thanksgiving day."


Curious FAcTs.-A man measures more within
twenty or thirty minutes after rising in the morn.
ing than ut any other period Of the day, the
muscles then being relaxed. An army officer
states that he has seen men who were rejected
the previous day, walk into the orderly room Of
his regiment, hot and steaming from their beds,
near the barracks, get measured and passed as
being Of the proper height lie explains the
cause Of this by stating that the system Is more
/ relaxed at that time.
Year: 1859

A BABY AMONG THE SHARKs.-While the
passengers of the disabled steamer Quaker City,
were being handed up to the side of the bark
Dumtarton, heavy sea was running, and 1t
was with the utmost difficulty that the ladies
could be gotten on board. This was finally
effected, and then an innocent little nursing,
whose mother had entrusted it to the rough
hands of the honest tars, was handed up. The
little thing was too little and tender for their
hard palms, and they sung out from the boat to
those above to catch the " little one" and the
next moment a score Of arms were out-stretched,
as it was lifted growing and kicking towards
the gunwale Alas all hands missed it and it
fell back into the sea among the sharks-every
eye was strained, the pulsations of the heart
were stopped, and for a moment all seemed
paralyzed but this lasted only for an instant,
the sturdy arm of one of the gallant boats crew
had grasped the dear little one by the leg, and
as he lifted it aloft cheer saluted its appear
ance. The mother of the child now went into
strong convulsions, and the infant was passed
into the arms of Mrs. Davidson, and while rest
ing there beautiful land bird lowered for a
moment over its little form, and then, as if to
assure itself it lived, perched upon its dress ,and
hoped and chirped in concert with the crow
ing of the babe. The bird then jumped to the
shoulder of Mrs Davidson, thence to the shoul-
der of Mr.. Davidson, who was near, and then,
took final farewell of the bark and her rescued
passengers. rs.-NortoM Day Book.
Year: 1859

The FIG AT THE SoUTH.-0f all the fruits,
cultivated in the south, the fig requires the least
care, and is one Of the most productive and use
full South of the latitude of 80 the fig tree
produces thrcecrops year commencing in May,
and bearing until November, but in central
Georgia we generally gather but two crops II
year, unless the season is peculiarly favorable,
the first or early crop being often killed by
spring frosts. The figs are mostly eaten direct
ly from the tree, as soon as ripe, and may be
found in abundance upon the breakfast table of
all lovers of fine fruit. The fig tree grows very
freely from cuttings planted early in the spring,
and will sometimes bear the first year, generally
the second. 1t has ever been source of SUR
prise to us that the fig is not extensively cult
waited, and turned to more profitable account;
but this is not the only instance in which the
prodigal and generous gifts of Nature are lavish
ed upon man in yam. We hear OF gentlemen
near Mobile, upon the Gulf, who have planted
the fig largely, with the intention of using the
fruit as Northern farmers use apples-for the
purpose of fattening hogs. gs.-Georgia Southern
Cndipator.
Year: 1859

The next morning, when Catrina was walked
from her heavy sleep by Martha bringing in the
warm water, the sun was shining the wind had
abated, and those hours of suffering in the night
seemed unreal and dream-like, in spite of weary
limbs and aching eyes. She g,t up and began
to dress with strange feeling Of insensibily, as
if nothing could make her cry again and she
even felt a sort of longing to be down stairs in
the midst of company, that she might get rid of
this benumbcd condition by contact


There are few of us that are not rather
ashamed of our sins and folies, as we look out
on the blessed morning sunlight, which comes
to us like a bright-winged angel beckoning us
to quit the old path of vanity that stretches its
dreary length behind us and Tina, little as she
knew about doctrines and theories, seemed to
herself to have been both foolish and wicked
yesterday. To-day she would try to be good /;
Year: 1859

WHEN we see very big newspaper, edited by
a person of no ability, we are always reminded
of the ejaculation of Swift's capering little
dwarf, Make ring around me, gentlemen,
half mile in diameter, and just see how will
kick up my heels.
Year: 1859

An outside passenger had his hat blown over
bridge into the stream from the top ofa coach.
"True to its nature" said a gentleman who
was seated beside him, "a bearer materially
takes to the water
Year: 1859

smart little boy in Albany the author of che FOL
lowing.


The moon sitting in cloud,
Full fedged in golden light,
Matching out the little stars,
The chickens of the night.
But out of all that brilliant brood
Produced by Luna pale;
There was but one poor little chick
That could produce tail.
Year: 1859

Del5@ The Edinburgh Reuie,c thus describes the
present mode of trading with the Indiaus by the
Hudson Bay Company:


The Indians who are employed in hunting the
fur-bearing animals bring their peltries for sale
No money is employed in the traffic, but sub
stitute for it is invented similar to that which
enabled Homer, who also was unacquainted with
the use of money, to compare the value of the
arms of Glaucus and Diomed, the one being
worth hundred oxen, the other nine The unit
of value, by reference to which the transactions
between the Indians and Company are regulated,
is the beaver. The tariff, according to which
the skins are purchased, is formed on the prin-
ciple of giving for the more valuable skins less,
and for the less valuable more, than they are
worth, The object Of this proceeding seems to
be to protect the more valuable animals from
determination, since, if the Indians were encour-
aged to destroy those that bear the highest price,
it is obvious that the more precious kinds of fur
would become extinct, and the less valuable
kinds would be unduly multiplied. When the
Indian brings his fur for sale, he receives for
each skin a stick for every beaver which it is
worth, and passing over to the other side of the
store, he purchases, with these sticks, blankets,
guns, hatchets, and whatever else he stands in
need of, till all his sticks are exhausted and
then departs for his home
Year: 1859

Nsls" The Providence Journal, discoursinc on
military difficulties in Rhode Island, gives the
following "reminiscences of Court martials:


"a valiant colonel was sentenced by court
martial to give up his sword, which he did; but
soon afterwards the astonished commander saw
him at the head of his men with an uncommonly
long sword, and marching in all the conscious
ness of unquestioned rank. Where did you
get that sword?' Indignantly asked the superior
officer. bought it, was the reply The other
example is still more painful to record, because
it shows still more fragrant disregard Of that
military discipline, without which the militia is
of very little use. An officer had been tried by
court martial for some otfsnce what it was we
do not remember; perhaps for assuming the
task and duties that appertained to higher
grade. He was sentenced to be reprimanded,
and to deliver up his sword for thirty days The
reprimand be bore with great equanimity as
for the sword, he informed the court that he
had returned that weapon to George Bakers
store, where he had hired it at the moderate rate
of four and sixpence day, and he did not
doubt the court might obtain it on the same
terms, or even at a discount from that price. in
consideration of the long time for which it was
wanted"
Year: 1859

TANNING DEER SKINs.-aJ. G. r." Henry
county, furnishes US with the following on this
subject " To make buckskin-Soak in soft wa
ter-rain-water preferred, changing every day
until the hair and grain comes loose; which will
be from five to ten days. according as the wea-
ther is warm or cold; if left too long they will
rot. When the hair and grain are loose, take
and grain them, wiring all the water out and put
them in tanners oil about eight days, then tako
out wash we'll in soap suds, until all the oil is
out, wiring well, smoke them over greenwood
fire, rub them well while drying. prefer this
to brain tanning. -Phladelphia Post.
Year: 1859

~ Among the unmarked and unhonored
graves in the rural cemetery at Camden, Arkan-
sas is that Of brother of the illustrions Henry
Clay. His only monument is an oak tree, with
the initials of his name rudely carved in its
rough bark. He is said to have been an humble
and devoted minister of the Gospel.
Year: 1859

DslP The editor of the Trinity Journal, a care
full observer Of remarkable physiological ap-
pearance, and who is supposed to be intimately
acquainted with the subject, expresses the opin-
ion that the Digger crop will be considerably
lighter this year.-Norniag Call


To any one not fully acquainted with the use
of the comma" it might very readily appear
that the Call here speaks of our friend McDon-
aid as being of remarkable physiological ap-
pearancen
Year: 1859

Too TRuE If we look through rsil
the heroic fortunes of mankind we shall
find an entanglement of something mean
and trivial with whatever is noblest Of
JOY or SORROW. Lhs is made up Of
marble and mu6.
Year: 1859

Sixth Street, between and X, Sacramento.
MOULD most respectfully inform those afflicted with
w Private Complaints, such as Syphil $, Gonor-
rhoea Nocturnal Emslous and all the consequences of
Self Abuse that he formerly Practical Physician
Locke Hospital in the City of London where there
all times under medical treatment, from fifteen hun
drcd thousand and for the last four years of the
city Sacramento. Thousands testify the many
radical and perfect efeced and it is well known
that he is the only in the State who has ma6e a
thorough and Perfect Cure after ell the advertising
quacks have failed
Year: 1859

a Long LEAp-We heard of a bay stud,
says the Tehama Gazette, a few days since
which is owned by friend of ours residing
but a short distance from town, which, while
running, made jump of twcnty-three feet,
clearing a slough of that width and landing
on the opposite bank with case This is Ger.
tainly an unusual feat, and conyinces us
that if he is entered at the approaching
races, he will give a brilliant account of him
self, and reflect no small credit on his owner
and trimmer