smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

A FIRST RATE HT-AN HIsToRIcAL FAcT.
The New York Tribune revives an historical
fact that is well calculated to stop the English
merriment over our small loss at the battle of
Manassas:


The London Times calls the battle at Bull
Run " sham battle" and makes merry over
the losses on the National side, which it pre-
tends to call ridculously SMALL 1t may not
be regarded impertinent for us to compare this
Z" sham battle y with the English attack on
Sebastopol. We find that they stormed the
Redan, and were beaten off in such disorder
that they could not rally. Their total number
of killed was 368 The loss ia killed on the
part of our army at Manassas was 460. The
former is called by the London Times an
+" awful conflict latter sham battle
in which the only struggle was to get away"


That is shot right through the centre of
John Bull.
Year: 1861

WoRTHY OF IMTATIoN-Ion. Sullivan
Fay of scarborough, one of the most wealthy
citizens of the town, has employed the present
year more than fourteen hundred days labor
of men, besides a large amount of team work,
in making improvements on his farm. This
he has done partly to give employment to men
whose families are dependent on their daily


labor tor support. The example is worthy of
imitation by other men Of means.-Bosion
Year: 1861

The municipal election in New York city
takes place tomorrow. There are three can
didates in the field, between tie supporters
of whom the canvass has been warmly con-
tested. The republicans and large portion
OF the heavy tax payers have made an honor
able and spirited movement in behalf of
GEORGE OPDYKE, with some prospect oil sue
cess. The Tammany democrats are rallying
around the name Of C. Godfrey Gunther, and
the rest of the city under the lead of Fernando
Wood The latter, in proportion to his capa-
city and opportunities iur mischief is undoubt-
edly the most dangerous man n the country
now at large and unpunished lie is equally
the friend and coatddnt of the co rupters and
corrupted in morals, an associate OF policy y
dealers and gamblers, as well as IA public rob
ber, and within the past year has been present
ed by the grand jury for reasonable express
sions and conduct designed to give ''aid and
comfort" to the enemies OF the government,
with whom his secret sympathies have always
been bound up. Il there is not virtue, or dig
nifty, or patriotism enough'in the ci OF New
York to defeat the execrable villain, the coun-
try NAV well despair OF its great metropolis
Year: 1861

that in sacrificing love and the joys of
home TO the desire for wealth, they find out
the apple of SOd0m, fair to the eye. but
ashes 10 the touch. If war should teach
them this lesson, 1t will not have been nm
unmixed evil
Year: 1861

We call the attention to General Or
der No. II and hope that every paper in
the State will copy it without expense to
the State.


Gen Darlington drafted bill which
has become a law, organizing the Militia
of the Reserve. Involving no expense,
and no interference with the peaceful
pursuits of the people, it is admirably
calculated to supply the material for q
vast army, when the same shall be needed.
Having brought nearly twenty five
thousand men under discipline since re-
ceipt Of the President Proclamation,
Gen Darlington is now preparing sys-
tenn which will render any future re-
quisitious susceptible of an immediate
response.


The system is based upon the Prus-
sian, with such notifications as have
been suggested by the new rife corps of
England.
Year: 1861

his division marked for its sodiorly bearing and
remarkable precision In marching The fighting material
ID OF the highest order being composed mostly OF Amrri-
cans English and rishmen, and when tho grand battle
takes place on tho Potomac give good OF
Itself as dspine will teh and nothing has been sighted


The plan OF review being different from that usually
practisod owing to the bad state Of the ground was
feature In tho days performances giving General Morgan
an opportunity to view tho camps and police arrange
monts Of the same, which found 10 be in very tidy
and neat condition.


Tho party proceeded at TO Washington, highly
pleased with tho evidences Of the efficiency the Army
Of the Iotomac.
Year: 1861

It's banks, the silvery stream aHords spienoo uNiuhg


line between the two great hostile armies


The rebels show themselves the opposite side but
very seldom Thoy terribly afraid of long range
rifles There was brick house the opposite side
which used TO afford shelter to their pckets company
Of our men determined to destroy IT, and not only did
but brought mos: or the bricks back with them and built
ireplaces with them. day ago men
crossed over again and destroyed another OF the houses
that the rebel pickets in the habit Of using They
aso brought part Of this back with them, and turned
70 advantage The men stationed here have made fro
quent scouting trips into Sec ssia On Of these
casions they brought back rebel and horses
besides variety Of other useful articles Contrabands
are constantly escaping when they can and they all
cur IN heir statements that the rebesaro entirely depend
ont Tor the means Of transportation country wagons
which they Impress into hcr service II Is certainly
strong evidence In favor of Southern civary that the
rebels always retire when visit tho opposite side
oven to deprive them Of comforts. II is also noticeable
that none Of the enemy dare to attempt thing
this side Of the river.


General Williams brigade reviewed by General
Banks, near Frederick, yesterday afternoon Tho rebel
pickcts opposite here are Ashbys cavalry.
Year: 1861

From the London Herald (Derbyite)


The Governments of France and Great
Britain are scarcely likely to differ on the
policy to be adopted in the present crisis,
and it is not improbable that this question
has already been discussed by the two Cab
iuets. The Emperor Napoleon resided for
some time in the United States, and is full
ly competent to judge of the relative
strength of the rival sections; and when NJ
Thouvenel declared that the maintenance of
the Union is necessary for the interests of
France, he doubtless spoke the sentiments
of his master. The Emperor Napoleon is
opposed to disruption of the Union, and
it is rumored that he has even gone so far
as to offer aid to President Lincoln against
the seceders. We have no means of ascer-
tanning what are the intentions of our own
Government, or the opinion of any states
men in the Cabinet; but we do not believe
it will conduce to the welfare of Great Bri-
tain for the two powers to be at issue on
this American question.
Year: 1861

We ask the question and leave it with our
friends for decision.


Since the attack on Fort Sumter by the South
Carolina rebels, we have daily excepting Sum
day, published full telegraphic reports and had
them ready for delilery by six o'clock in the
morning. For month the publication was
in the form of an "extra, and was freely given
away to whoever wanted, and we in return ac-
cepted whatever our friends chose to contribute
At the close of one month we discontinued
the "extra" and commenced the issue of the
DAILY JOURNAL, the first month of which closed
on Saturday last. We continued to publish the
telegraphic reports at the earnest solicitation of
people both in the town and country, upon what
we thought good assurances of small remuner-
ton. How far that has been realized the follow
ing will show


Daily Journal DR..


To Cash paid for teegraphle dispatches, paper and
type setting for four weeks ending June S97 80
Daily Journal Or.


By Cash received for Daily the same time ~ 95 "a


s. SO
In addition to this So SO against the Daily,
we have the work of our foreman and ourself
Eve hours each night which is not charged in
the account-worth at the lowest calculation
fifty dollars.


The DAILY Journal will be printed this week,
and unless the subscriptions come in sufficient
to warrant its contnuance-at least to pay its
expenses-it will be discontinued.


The coming month we think will be one in
which will be announced some of the grandest
military movements the world ever witnessed
All intelligence from the seat of war betokens
this opinion. Great and decisive acts will take
place upon which the future of this mighty gov
ernment depends. Those who would be posted
in these stirring events as they happen should
take the paper


We should be pleased to continue its publica-
tion but cannot at such a loss.


We ask our friends to make an extra effort in
our behalf during the present week and send us
the result of their labors by Saturday. If the
Daily is discontinued all money paid in ad-
vance will be refunded
Year: 1861

Herr SERINI, the Hungarian Wizard, will give
an exhibition at Buckeye Hall, thisevening. He
is great adept in sleight of hand, jugglery and
every species of legerdemain. After several
years experience in the above business, Herr
Serini has come to the conclusion that it is his
duty to serve his country for the defense of the
Stars and Stripes. He has enlisted for the war
and this will be his parting benefit Go every
body; admittance but one dime.
Year: 1861

The Louisville Democrat though a strong
Democratic paper, is honest enough to deny
that the Republicans either began the war, or
rendered it necessary. If some of the North
ern Democratic organs would initiate its con-
duct it would elevate them somewhat in pub
lie confidence
Year: 1861

A WILLING OLD SOUL-The following anec.
dOto Is going the rounds Of the Eastern press
An elderly lady, who attended meeting Of the
First Vermont Regiment arose, full Of enthusi.
asm, and said she thanked God that she was
able to do something for her country; her two
sons, oil she possessed in the world, were in the
regiment; and the only thing she had to regret
was that she could not have known It twenty
years agO--she would have furnished more.
Year: 1861

sLvERNo IvORY. Place small slip of ivory
in weak solution Of nitrate of silver, and let It
remain until the solution has given II . deep
yellow color; then take 1t out and immerse IL in
a tumbler Of clear water, and expose II in the
water to the rays Of the sun. in about three
hours the ivory acquires black color, but the
black surface, on being rubbed, soon becomes
changed 10 brilliant silver.
Year: 1861

Terms OT PEAcE-The New Orleans Crescent.
treating on the subject Of peace, says: "The
North must be made to sue for peace, and be
compelled to accept the terms which we will
propose. This is the only way this war ought
to be ended, and it is the only way it will be
ended, unless the enemy in the meantime, as is
highly pr baLIe, break down for want Of means
wherewith to carry on the contest" All very
entertaining, this, especially the part where the
laugh comes in.
Year: 1861

The mimic bullet was invented by
Capt. MIME, and is fearful missile. A
writer on the subject says it is an elon-
gated cone, having fiat face, which is
rammed down on the powder, the base
being followed out like thimble. When
the charge is fired, the explosion instsnt-
ly expands the loaded shell. forcing the
lead into the grooves. and by preventing
the escape through them of any portion
of the gas generated by the explosion.
concentrates the whole energy of the
charge upon the ball. No wadding is
used in loading. The powder is poured
into the muzzle, then the ball is inserted
with the hollow part downward. and
when down is rammed gently on the
powder, so as TO force it up into the cav.
ity Of the ball. The latter is not ram.
mod in hard at the muzzle like the spher-
ical ball. but slides down the barrel with
the least possible effect. The loading
is, therefore, performed with greater
quickness, aud with less expenditure of
labor by the soldier.


This ball is made out OF cold lead. by
a machine of American invention. of
which there are only three in existence.
The advantages of the ball are long
range, correct craftsmanship and terri
bic destruction. We have seen il stated
that mimic ball will pass through six
or seven persons before its force is spent.
Ii makes a terrible wound, and It's flesh
wounds are generally mortal, making
hole as big as dollar. At 60oyards.
in the hands of a good marksman, il is
sure OF doing its duty nine times out of
ten. In fact, soldiers armed with the
mimic ball, and proper weapons for its
use, have a tremendous advantage over
those armed only with muskets. At65o
yards they can pick off men and horses
as they please. and thus quiet batteries.
while utterly safe from harm by an ene
my not similarly armed. The balls are
now being made By thousands for the
use OF the government. The South has no
machine with which TO manufacture
these balls.
Year: 1861

going on for the preservation Of the Un.
on, is unpaid, and the parties to whom it
is due is pressing for their payment. Fur
ther expenses will necessarily be incurr.
ed. am instructed to buy arms for the
protection of our Southern and Western
frontiers, but am unable to do so for wan,
of means. l anticipate further requisi-
tons on this State for troops, which must
be met


And now, men of Iowa, under these
circumstances Iappeal to you for aid and
assistance. Your bonds cannot be sold
abroad They must either be sold at
home, or the State must suffer the dis
grace, not only of falling to do her duty
for the future, but of failing to pay the
expenses already incurred. May not
confidently trust that every citizen of
Iowa will feel that his own good name.
as well AS the good name of the State, is
involved in this matter, and that will
have his hearty and effectual aid May
| not especially trust that those of you.
who, perhaps without knowing the diff
culties by which | have been surround
ed, have thought my action has no. been
sufficiently prompt and energetic, will.
now that these difficulties are understood,
see to it that they shall be removed, and
the means shall be furnished for action
as prompt and energetic as you may de-
sire =?


Let me earnestly entreat every man
who has at heart the cause OF the coun-
try and the good name of the State, TO
take hold of this matter and give me his
active assistance. Let meetings of the
people be called, and the wants of the
State explained to them, and if | do not
wholly mistake the people of Iowa, they
will take care that the good name of our
State shall not suffer, and will show that
those Of US who remain at home can do
our duty to our country as well as those
who follow our flag to the field of battle.


SAMUEL j. klRkWOOD,


Governor Of Iowa


July 10 1861
Year: 1861

body was released from pain and weari
ness, and the spirit returned to God VIII
gave it.


Yes, Uncle Paul had come home fror
his long wanderings, and his many year
sojourn in foreign lands and he hat
brought with him, not the vast weatl
which had seemed so easily attainable t,
his youthful ambition, but sufficient t,
support himself and add somewhat to tn,
family income. He was old now, ant
content with little. All through thos.
winter evenings which followed his re
turn, he told us wild, delightful stories
of adventure and achieyment. had new
er seen Aunt Patience SO happy as wher
listening TO his words, and the brother
and sister seemed 10th to lose sight o
one another all their leisure hours were
spent in conversation 1t was as if they
realized that they could enjoy each 9th
er's society for brief time.


The warm spring days seemed fraugh
with WEAKNESS and lassitude to the frame
enervated by long exposure in foreign
climes and in the early summer, uncle
Paul was buried in the village church
yard. 1t was sad to watch Aunt Pa.
tience, as she went about her daily du.
ties, with that fixed, despairing look in
her eyes, although smile still played
about her lips. But she had no time 10
indulge in the luxury of grief. Sick.
ness in Uncle silas' family kept her con
stantly employed and in the summer
Aunt Eunice died. Thus, were four
children left motherless, but Aunt Pa
tience supplied the place of their lost pa
rent. Carefully were they trained in
habits of industry, and when the mes
senger came for their father, band OF
dutiful children, now in early maturity,
gathered around his bed His last words
were a blessing on his faithful sister Pa
tience.


She then felt as if her work was done.
Age had crept on unawares, bringing
the furrowed brow and silvered locks
but her step was yet firm, and her heart
warm and young. How dear she was to
us all, and how deep an interest did she
take in everything that concerned our
welfare To her we owe all our success
in life the holier emotions Of our souls
were implanted by her teachings, nurtu-
red by her prayers.


At length tho summons came and
she who was the first OF our household
band to enter the world, was the last to
leave it. Parents, brothers and sisters,
all gone before her to the spirit land.
Tenderly did she part from us, the loved
and loving objects of her care and then,
without struggle or groan, her eyes
closed in deaths dreamless slumber
and band of weeping orphans knelt be-
side the empty casket; we know the gem
il had SO long contained now sparkled
with undying lustre in the upper tenn
pie.


This claims to be nought but simple
life-sketch no romance, no heroism
save the romance Of every day life, and
heroism of which every earnest, faithful
heart, is capable.


Think you not that angels might pass
by the storied columns that mark the
conqueror's grave and bend approvingly
over the humble mound and the plain
slab whereon is inscribed


PATIENCE CARTER.


AGED 60.


=" She hath done ,chat she could"
Year: 1861

and upsets ditto. have been fortunate iii
my individual experience, having but once
been lost in the wonderful labyrin.hs ci
crinoine.


But beauty aside, let me speak Of matters
which the citizens Of Iowa ought to feel
some interest The examination Of students
in the State University and State Normal
School which took place here the other day
was in all respects most excellent, highly
complimentary to the teachers and pupils,
I have attended very many examina-
tons of a like kind in more easterly States,
and am glad to say that l never received
more satisfactory evidence that teachers
were capable and pupils diligent than in,
this instance. therefore as citizen o.
Iowa, greatly rejoiccd, as did others who
attended. Two pupils from each COUNTY


in the State will now be received at the
University, free Of tuition, on the recon :
mendation Of the County Superintendent.
A term commenced on Wednesday last,
and under more favorable auspices than ever
before. | hope the University in all its de.
partments will prove to be a complete sue
cess. There never was better corps Of
teachers than we have here now. But I
must quit, for this time JOHN:
Year: 1861

l could not call her mother,


The stranger when she came,
l could not give another


That loved and cherished name.
For my mother was an angel,


AS thought of her on high,
And none could fill the vacant place
She left when called to die.
l could not call her mother,


Tho she took her sacred place,
For it was not her sweet voice,
Or her kind and loving face.
l could not call her mother,


For unbidden tears would start
To think that 1 thus early


With my mother had to part.
l could not call her mother,


Tho she came to US with love,
AS if sent by the angel


That watched US from above.
But she made our home more happy,
And we grew to love her more,
For her sympathy and kindness,
Which we longed for before.
Tho she cannot fill the vacant spot,
Left by our mother DEAR
Yet by kindness and affection
She has dried many tear.
And I now feel the blessing


That unto US was given:
A mother here below to love,


And one to love in heaven.
Year: 1861

The kanawha Republican, ofthe 21st.,
says:


"We would just remind the voters of
Kanawha that the Congress of the South
ern Confederacy has authorized loan
of fifty millions, and the raising Of
t,celve millions by direct taxation. The
proportion of this twelve millions that
will fall to Virginia to pay cannot be
less than from million and half to
two millions, should the ordinance of
Secession be ratified by majority of
the voters of the State, Oh next Thurs
day. They that dance must pay the
fiddler"
Year: 1861

The Scientific american give de-
scription of the arms used in modern
warfare from which we copy the follow
ing, which will be of interest at this
time


The great essentials of modern in
fantry tactics are quick and steady move
ments, combined with rapid and accu-
rate rifle shooting. A complete revolu-
ton has been effected in the army
Exercises in Europe, in ten years; few Of
our soldiery seem to be aware of the fact
Every soldier and citizen should now
make himself acquainted with field ex-
ercises, by shooting at targets at various
distances, from 200 up to 1900 yards,
while performing rapid evolutions. All
our citizen soldiers require considerab BILE
severe drilling in the field, so as to be-
come quick and accurate marksmen.-
The first thing necessary for soldier is
a trusty rifle 1t should be easily and
conveniently charged, and its fire should
be certain and effective. 1t should be
capable Of destroying an enemy at the
distance of 1900 yards with its bullet
and it should be effective in hand to-
hand combat with a sword or bayonet
attached to it. A soldier should, there
fore, know what lis rife can do, and
what he can do with it, at certain dis
tances. If he is ignorant Of these, let
him be taught before sending him to
FIGHT.
Year: 1861

na"Come here, my little lad,' said
an attorney to little boy about nine
years old. GA case is between the
devil and the people-which do you
think will be most likely to gain the
action?" The boy replied: Il guess
it will be a pretty hard squeeze; the
people have the most money, but the
devil has the most lawyers"
Year: 1861

n"No one would take you to be
W hat you are said an old fashioned
gentleman the other day to a dandy who
had more hair than brains. "Why?"
was Immediately asked. because they
can't see your ears"
Year: 1861

1t is great mistake in female educa-
ton to keep young lady's time and at
tention devoted to only the fashionable
literature of the day. If you would
qualify her for something to talk about,
give her education with the actual world
and its transpiring events. Urge her to
read newspapers and become familiar
with the present character and improve
ment Of our race. History is of some
Importance, but the past world is dead,
and we have little, comparatively, to do
with it. Our thoughts and our concerns
should be for the present world, to know
what it is and improve its condition.--
Let her have an intelligent conversation
concerning the mental, political and re-
ligious improvement Of our time. Let
the gilded ANIMALS and poems on the
center table be kept part of the time
covered with journals. Let the family
-mcn, women and children-read the
newspapers.
Year: 1861

IT, W omen are SAID TO nave stronger
attachments than men. 1t is not So
Strength of attachment is evinced in lit
tie things. \ man is often attached to
an old hat; but did you ever know a
woman having an attachment to an old
bonnet.
Year: 1861

No. So. AN ACT


Further to amend ian act to provide for


the creation and regulation of incor-


porated companies in the state Of


Ohio passed May 1st, 1852, and to


regulate railroad companies.


SECTION /. Be 1t enacted by the Gene
rat Assembly Of the STATE Of Ohio, That
it shall not be lawful for any railroad
within this state, whose road
forms part ofeany line of railways be-
tween points common to any other line.
to contract or agree with any person, or
with any other railroad company or
companies having road or line of roads,
or forming part Of line of roads be-
tween the same points, not to carry
freight or passengers to or from such
common points, nor shall it be lawful
for such company to refuse to receive
OF carry any freight or passengers brought
to it Or them to be so carried


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