smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1864

MIppLETowN.-Edftor Rutland Herald:
We want to tell you in brief what the
people of our town have been doing for
our soldiers who have gone to defend
our rights and our country's flag, that
other towns may be stimulated by our
example to do likewise or even bet
ter if they will.


The ladies (managers of our Soldiers
Aid Society always first in good
cause, began to think we were doing too
little, and to stimulate us to love and
to good works" invited Rev. Mr.. Palm
er to come and address us, which he did
on Tuesday eve Nov, s, He also cheered
our hearts with soul-stirring music.
The clergy of our town and Others made
short voluntary addresses in behalf of
the good cause, and at the close we took
up collection amounting to about for
ty-six dollars. But we were not satisf-
ed with that, and as the evening was
far advanced, could not then well ac-
complish all we desired; SO we invited
Mr.. Palmer again to be with us, and he
very generously consented so to do, and
Monday eve the 14th inst, witnessed
another full house, who were eager to
do something for our soldiers who are
doing so much for us. Rev. Mr.. Palmer
in addition to his services, generously
volunteered to head our bounty by do
nation of six dollars. Several gentle
men gave from five to ten dollars each,
and young men and boys Wed with each
other in giving one, three and five dol
lars each. Several ladies also helped
swell the amount by giving one and two
dollars each. At the close we found we
had raised one hundred and forty dollars
Our evenings were both very unpropiti-
Gus, nevertheless we say, well done Mid
dletown. A UNION MAN.
Year: 1864

without diminishing the fire of his eye
or the vigor of his voice and step. With
the serene consciousness efshaEing hon
ored American craftsmanship and
served the American people, he will
pass on to the high niche which awaits
him in the lasting memory of our CRATE
full citiz ms.
Year: 1864

ET We hear men say that there wou1d
not be currency enough in the country to do
the business in the event that the issues Of
the wildcat concerns were expelled. This
is not true; but any deficit there may be can
be very easily supplied. The national cur.
rency in the hands Of the people On the 18th
Year: 1864

Probable Complexion Of the MARYLAND
Freedom Convention.
The Baltimore american gives the follow.


ing table showing the probable complexion


Of The Convention on the question Of State
compensation:
Year: 1864

One Ridgely Grcathousc, in Missouri. has


been arrested for violating his oath Of e1le.


glance, twice tnkcn: and is to be sent to


Washington for military trial. It does not


appear that either OF his oaths was that re.


qnircd by the Proclamation Of Amnesty; but


it will serve to illustrate the principles In
yolycd in the taking Of that oath. There has
been quite enough Of triling with oaths Of
allegiance in the border States, and most
especially in Missouri; aud the Government


will do well, and consult the demands of
truth not only, but Of mercy, and especially
Of respect for itself, If it acts in way to
bring such triding to an and. Let this Great
house, and all other Houses, great or small,
find out that oaths Of allegiance arc not so
easily dtgested as eaten.


It is especially necessary now, in putting
in operation the doctrines of the Amnesty
Proclamation, to establish some suitable rule
In regard 10 Its requirements. If it is to Sc.
cure any respect whatever, It must be shown
to mean something. Its requirements should
be unrelentingly insisted on. In order to do
this the first cases Of presumption in its vio-
lation must suffer the whole penalty Of tteir
triainE. If any suppose they can take its
otth and break it at their first convenience,
let them discover their mistake in connection
with hemp. Let them know the penalty Of
triai0g and perjury. The lesson thus taught
ut once will save an abundance of trouble
md be sn1utary in all respects.
Year: 1864

An intelligent deserter from Lees ar
my. who was formerly from Wisconsin.
but lived in the South when the war
broke out, says that many OF the native
troops really think that the Federals will
get tired out and give up the contest.
and tha, If they can only hold out until
our next Presidential election, that will
surely be an eud OF the war, that is, un
less Old Abe is elected, which would be
"bad for them;' that "they do not like
him q bit," and that it would not do Tor
him 10 fall into their hands"


1t would be strange If the traitors did
like Old Abe, though if all that the
Copperhesds say be true. they should
have an unbounded love for him as ;he
destroyer Of tho Union and the liberties
Of the North, To destroy the Union is
the object of the traitors, and if Mr. Lin
coin has done the Job for them, they
should erect monument to his memory,
the very FIRST year OF the reign OF jeff
Davis over an independent Empire.
Year: 1864

The HERALDs graphic account OF visit to the oil ressoA
iss present Inhabitants and owners will be published n
the edition OF the HsRALD FOR EUROPE Tuesday
ing and in the regular edition OF the WEEKLY HERALD
Year: 1864

YEARLISG BEETs.-Pcter Davis of the
Pennsylvania House, has presented us with
some beets just ne year out OF the ground.
They seem to be just as good as new.
What is the use Of raising be is every year
when you can keep tlem fresh twelve
months after they are raised
Year: 1864

TURN OUT AND HEAR JUICE LEFrINGwELL.
We are authorized to announce that this
sterling democrat will be in our city this
evening and address the people at lie Claire
Hall. 1t has been several years since the
democracy Of this city have had the pleas
ure Of listening to a speech from this truly
gifted orator, and it is not for moment to
be presumed that they will disregard the
opportunity now offered. Turn out. every
democrat, and give the Judge hearty re-
certion. You will hear something that will
repay you for your trouble. Turn out, rain
or shine.
Year: 1864

THEATRE. There will be splendid play
TO- night something entirely new and in
tercstlng; something that will please old
and Young and is perfectly adaPted TO the
times. The gas is all right, and if Brace
don't keep you laughing all the time some
body else will. Mr.. Wlldman has lost
heavily by being blised to suspend for
two or three nights, but it is all right now
Go AMI hear about the Days of '76, y
which is the name of the great play to be
presented.
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body the most neces-
sry requisites to promote connubial happiness. In
deed, without these the journey life becomes
weary pilgrimage the prospect nourly darkens to the
view: the mind becomes shadowed with despair and


filled with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
of another becomes bligAted with our own,
Year: 1864

Who have injured themselves by certain practice in
duged in when alone, habit frequently learned from
evil companions at school, the effects OF which are
nightly felt, when asleep, and If not cured rem
ders marriage impossible and destroys both mind and
body, should apply Immediately.


What a pity that young man, the hope OF his eoun-
try the darling sparents should be snached from
of deyating from the path of nature and indulgng in
certain secret habit. such parsons MUST before con-
tenn Iating
Year: 1864

Especially who have become the victims of Solitary


Vice. that dreadful and destructive habit which ann
aly sweeps to untimely grave thousands of Young
Men ofthe most exalted talents and brilliant intellect
who might otherwise have enranced listening Senates,
with the thunder of eoQuence walked to ecsacy tho
living lyr may call with full confidence.
Year: 1864

A SLIGHT DIFFERENcE.-SOme twenty
five years ago there we long discussion
in Congress on giving a little surplus iuel,
left about the Capitol, to the poor Of the
city OF Washington and Mr.. Polk, then
Speaker of the House, gave his casting vote
against it, because Congress had no power
to make sucha donation. Now we see bills
of twenty, fifty, and ionc hundred million
dollars passed without debate and tbere
has not been an hour within a year when
more than the value of that fuel has not
been stolen from the Government.
Year: 1864

BosToN, Nov. 25-Nrs. Brisby, poor
widow. was the recipient of the following
letter from President Lincoln. Her sixth
son. who was severely wounded in re-
cent battle, is now lying in Readvillc
hospital.


Executive MANSION.


WAsuIxGToN. Nov. 81.
Dear Madam have been shown on
lies of the War Department, statement
of the Adiutan, General of Massachusetts,
that you are the mother of five sons who
have died gloriously on the field of battle.
feel how weak and fruitless must he any
words of mine which should attempt to
beguile you from the grief Of loss so
overwhelming. but cannot refrain from
tendering to you the consolation that may
be found in the thanks oil the Republic
they diei to save. i pray that our lIcav-
enly Father may assnage the anguish OF
your bereavement and leave you your on
ly son, the cherished memory OF the loved
and lost, and the solemn pride that must
be yours To have laid so easily a sacrifice
upon the altar Of freedom.


Yours very sincerely and respectfully,


A LINCOLN
Year: 1864

The Confederate Congress has recently passed Q
bill authorizing suspension of the privilege Of
the writ Of habeas corpus during the present in,
vasion of the Confederate States" it being provd
ed that "such suspension shall apply only to the


cases of persons arrested or detained by order OF
the President, Secretary of War, or the general
officer commanding the Trans Mississippi Mill
tary Department, by the authority and under the
control of the President" The bill also contains
category of the cases in which the writ shall be
suspended, and among them specified the cases
"of treason or reasonable efforts or combinations
to subvert the Government Of the Confederate
States; of conspiracies to overthrow the Govern
ment or conspiraces to resist the lawful authori-


ty of the Confederate States; and of persons aid
ins or melting others to abandon the Confede-
rate cause or to resist the Confederate States or
to adhere to the enemy"


1t will be seen that this category of cases is
comprehensive enough to embrace the case of cti-
zens in any Confederate State who should com
bine" or " conspire" for the purpose of "seced-
ing" from the Southern Confederacy to form new
political alliances. Such persons would certainly
be open to the charge of seeking to "subvert'' or
overthrow the "Government of the Confederate
States" and if any of them, in the exercise of
their State rights" and estate sovereignty"
should desire to return to their old relations in the
Federal Union, they would come within the demo-
mination of "persons aiding aud melting others
to abandon the Confederate cause or to resist the
Confederate States, or to adhere to the enemy"
All this is very clear But in this view what be-
comes of the Fundamental doctrine of the said Con-
fedcrate Government Founded on the assumed
right of secession, it now converts it's very corner
stone into stone of stumbling and rock Of offence
to all citizens in the Southern Confederacy who
shall presume to exercise "right" which they
were told it was perfectly legitimate for them to
enjoy under the sway of the Federal Government
The Constitution of the United States was, in the
eyes of the revolutionists who sowed the seeds of
revolt, little better than rope of sand, but the
bond of union under the Confederate Constitution
is drawn tight and rigid as an iron chain. Surely
the people of the South have found the little finger
of the insurgent authorities thicker and heavier
than the loins of the National Government which
they were taught to dread for its expressions"
but which they never knew except for its blessings
until they armed it with the sword which the ma
gistrate does not any bear in vain against do
mestic than foreign enemies.
Year: 1864

some Of the abstract opinions Of Mr. Chase will not
deny to- him the possession of rare administrative
capacities and these cannot exist without practical
discretion in the application of abstract principles
to concrete problems of State. His administration,
we doubt not, would be less "radical," in fact,
than the apprehensions of his opponents would
make it, and in so far as it might be radical" at
all, would at least be consistent intelligent, and
sincere in its "radicalism" We need not say that
we use this term as simply descriptive of certain
well-known opinions, and not at all as term of
political reproach and just as little need we say
that, on theoretical grounds we dissent from what
we understand to be the peculiar policy advocated
by some of the friends of the distinguished Secre-
tary of the Treasury, but we should be sorry to
suffer any differences of opinion on this score to
diminish sensibility to his talents our respect
for the sincerity with which he holds his princi-
pies, or our confidence in the wisdom with which
he would know how to apply them if he is the
statesman we take him to be.


And, in view of these considerations, we think
we have stated good grounds on which men of con-
servative opinions may, in any event. hope for a
better administration of the Government during
the next four years than have had since the ac-
cession Of Mr.. Lincoln to the Presidential Chair,
and this whether he shall be reelected or whether
he shall be succeeded by rival emanating from his
own party, or by one emanating from different
political organization.
Year: 1864

Pre- sadent Petroleum Company. We
eara that The OF this company being rapidly taken
up looking their circular Rnd tha. officers
high iu the community The interests Of the stockhodeA
will will be we'll guarded Our readers who
tend investing In this species Of enterprise would do veil


call the subscription agents who We know to be rei


Ne York Their advertisement be ia another
Year: 1864

From Information received here this
morning 1t Is absolutely impossible TO de-
teruiDe how the State has gone until the
reception OF official returns. Both parties
claim small malorlties. but unexpected re-
suits In heavy nor hern Union counties
render it scarcely possible to overcome
the large democratic gains in other coan-
ties. Il Is admitted he majority will be
small and can only be determined by the
official vote. TIE recording of the sol
dlers vote is necessarily very slow, being
distributed among various com npanies. and
from the manner IN which they appear ia
The tally papers 1t Is impossible to make
an aggregate until the record is more
complete.
Year: 1864

w Bying on, who has come out for
Congress in the 4th district as an Inde.
pendent Peace Candidate, is splitting the
party wide open and it is thought will d
vide the minority vote pretty equally
with Mitchell.
Year: 1864

King now led of and visited the dam
aged eye severely, and also got or the
cheek, which riled the Benicia Boy,
who gave him stinger on the head,
closed in and threw him 80 heavily that
Year: 1864




START THE ToMAroEs EARLY.-Those
using hot-beds will have their plants up by
this time. Those who have no hot-beds
can yet gain some weeks by starting them
In pots or boxes in the house. After the
plants are up and have made two or three
rough leaves, transplant into small pots,
and give them plenty Of light and air.
The small thumb. pots may be used for the
first potting, and as they are so small that
they readily dry out, number Of them
may be placed in box and surrounded by
moss, sawdust, sand, or anything that will
retain moisture. When Il Is found by
turning out the ball Of earth that the roots
have filled the pot, they may be shifted to
those holding about q pint taking care all
the time that the plants have abundance Of
air and light, and grow stocky. They
may be kept in their pots until al danger
Of ffosts Is past, when they are TO be plant
cd out by turning out the ball Of earth
from the pot. The directions for aiter-cul-
ture will be given at the proper season.


Earlier and better fruit Is obtained upon
light and sandy soil than from wet and
h0avy one. The small pear-shapcd and
smooth red varieties are the earliest. The
Fejee isa few days later, but Is 90 much
more prolific and finer In every way, that
were We confined to one sort we should
choose that. From q single years expert.
ence with the French upright, Or tree to-
mato, we think well oft. Il is . very
compact and dwarfsh variety, bearing Its
fruit close 10 the main stem. Il needs but
9 single stake to keep Il from being blown
over, and as Il can Be planted as near as
10 70 Is inches, probably as much fruit
can bo got of tho same space as from any
other variety. Il must be started very
early, as the fruit Is a little late, but Il &
very solid, and, according 10 our experience
thus far, every way desirable. Those who
have no gardens, but have room in the
yard 10 set barrel or two, can obtain o
supply Of tomatoes with little trouble.
John A. Briggs, Of Franklin county, Mass,
writes: stake afIour barrel, knock out
both heads, saw It in two in the middle,
place the halves In any vacant place, Gil
about two thirds full of earth, and manure
and set your plants IN them, and ycu will
find your plants Il attended 70, win do q
IN any other place. The writer Of this
has pfactissd this method for the last three
years with perfect spccess. None need
want for this delicious and healthfhl fruit
unless they are indolent to Try the expert
ment." The plants grown In this way may
be watered with waste water from the
MIINu|us r h
Year: 1864

10 fear that there faring to represent them


ID the Legislature who unsourd Men whose DO
slons have encouraged the enemy, and parpexed and
distressed their Confederate friends. Men who have
shirked almost every burden 10 connection with our
great struggle for Independence that they possibly could


who have neither shown their liberalty in public or
private way, to soldiers Others, but have steadily
aimed to maintain sach position as that they could
say to the enemy (shCuld he overpower us IhaUe
done nothing for a0haeh should sufer-I have done
nothing was not obliged by the Confederate Govern
nept to do, and ought, therefore, to be protected
There who have not get resolved to be free
frcm the Lincoln Government, but who still nger in


the plain looking back with longing eyes, at the curling
flames which wrap the fabric of the old Union, did
Lots wife at Sodom Though the hand of the Al
mighty has rent that Union, and guides this de-
vRstaing which is consuming every element of its
former strength they yet nger and gsze and lorg TO
return. But il s gore, and vain the hopes Of those
who look for its reestabliehment and hasy false are
they the eacred aspirations of those noble patriots OF
the land who have given their sors end their property
freely to build up 10 lis stead resting place for
constitutional liberty Let the people at home awake
to the danger OF trusting any man, at time like this,
without the most unequvocel assurance of his fidelity
to the great cause OF our country Trust not those
aCO refuse to trust you Nth free declaration of their
Uleos. They will deceive and grieve you in the end
They will iisappoint your dearest hopes and sacrifice
your dearest Interests to themselves from the fury
Of the storm now sweeping the land. Apply all the
tests 10 your power TO kaoW the you trust with
power before he gets your commission in his pocket
for he can then laugh at your anxiety, ard mock when
yCur fear cOmeth
Year: 1864

The voluntary abandonment of the Ysnkee finances
by the man who has upheld them through 80 many Re-
verses in view of the circumstances in which takes
place, is most significant event. After herculean ex
ertione and opg series of expedients, which for bold
and vgor have parallel in history. he throws up
the helm and retres to the hold. 1t simply that
the chances OF saving tte ship are all gone and that
she must certainly go down and become mighty wreck.
The Richmond Whg, in commenting on the event,
phOsoph ises follows Chase is of real abll-
ity. He was in fact the ablest man connected with
| the Washington Administration. He accomplished
than any other nancer ever had accomplished be-
fore. He succeeded for three years n keeping up the
value OF paper currency actually greater IN prcpor-
ton the wants of the community, than be-
fore known and which had expanded its volume with


rspdity entirely unparalleled in the annals of finances.
And the most remarkable feature of his Ca
reer is that he efscted this by system of
expedients, we will not say, principles directly
at variance with all the admitted doctrines of
monetary science. He knew very well that the crash
must come at last He knew that the vastly inflated
currency of the United States always intrinsicay
worth less than its nominal value as compared with
gold but be directed all the energies of his genius,
and all the power of his unquesonable abilities to the
task of keeping it up at least during the He did
all, robaby, that human energy and ability could do
He performed his part of the contrac-is Lincon
and Seward vino failed to fulfill theirs With the delu-
sive promise OF termination of the war within ninety
days continually held out to him. be struggled for
three years against the ceasess and tremendous opera
tion of laws which had never before been known to
yield to statesman fnancier His history during this
eventful period is another illustration of the gre a. fact
that while general laws may suffer temporary inter-


ference from the intervention of minor disturbing forces
they cannot be permanently checked or modified. The
disturbing forces finally overcome inferior agencies
swept away and the general law resumes its in
exorable and relentless course"


"Of course it makes no difference who may be
his successor ability, medOcrity or idiocy would all
be on equality in the United States Treasury
Department. The case is hopeless. Chase has given
it up, and with him vanishes all hope for it. But he
leaves it legacy Of embarrassment and ruin to the
W ashington Government and retires to chuckle,
doubt in secret over the frantic but rutess efforts Of
his
Year: 1864

The Atlanta Appeal has the following upon the
possible movements of the two armies in that neghbor
hood:


The paramount consideration with General Johnston
at this time is the preservation of his army and we
have idea that he would hazard lis existence IN Inc
defence of Atlanta or any other particular place when
may be subsequently wrested from the possession OF the
invader While it is perpexing, we'll humiliating,
that much OF our territory aud many of our towns
and cities surrendered to the enemy, it doubt
the wisest policy when cOntrasted with that OF
saving and preserving armies. These the country
cannot afford to ose and must be preserved at the ex
pense of territory and everything else. Recognizing
this truth, let then acquiesce in the military
ty which may, for the time being, drive from pillar
post subject to the temporary rule of cur des
pissed and hated invaders. Even it Atlanta must be
given up which do not believe, We feel that Sher
man is whipped man the day be enters the town. He
cannot and wild not be permitted to hold his position
here In the heart of enemys country, and so lar
from bis base of supplies. He will not be here long be-
fore he will begin seriously to study his lines of retreat.
With this conviction our mind, we shall not enter
Year: 1864

MAKE THIN CONE OUr.-We warn the people Of
Rowan. and indeed of the whole State, to demand of
all candidates for the Legislature, full and free ex


preston of their views on all The subjects which con-
Germ the public welfare andepecay in reference to the
achievement of our Independence. We warn the peo-
ole to be on their guard, and to demand thorough
expose of the views of candidates for there is reason
Year: 1864

WI have received sundry letters and notes from diff
feten portions of this county, expressive OF desire that
the candidates for the Office of Sheriff should canvass
the county The reason assigned tor the existence and
expression of this DESIRE is that Of the three card
dates is personally unknown to large number of the
people Of the county.


1t is for the candidates themselves to do may
best in the matter of canvassing We make this refer
to the matter as occupying less space than pub
lication of the different communications sent would
do