smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1860

The LATE MBrEoR.-Prof. Bond, of Hsr-
ward College, in q further note on this phe-
nomenon, says: The followingi is an outline Of
the path described by the great meteorite of
the 29th inst, as derived from observations
made in various parts Of the country. 1t frst
became visible in the region of the great lakes,
pursuing course z. 5. Z. from the northern
part of Michigan, in straight line over Lake
Huron, Canada West, Lake Eric, Southwestern
New York, the Northeastern part Of Pennsyl-
yania, Southeastern New York, the Southwest
corner Of Connecticut, Long Island Sound, and
Long Island. 1t was seen 200 to 400 miles at
sea, and probably passed on to resume its path
in the solar system, undoubtedly good deal
disturbed from its original orbit by the earth 8
attraction and the resistance offered by its at
mosphere- It's nearest approach to our globe
was within 35 miles; it was at this elevation
nearly when crossing the Hudson As miles in
an air line from New York. It's velocity was
about 20 miles a second. The vertical diane
ter was Of a mile, including the brightest
portion Of the luminous atmosphere surround
ing the nucleus.


Although tho above results must be in the
main correct, the difficulty of reconciling the
accounts Of different observers is sufficient proof
that they are open to future Improvement; es
pecially as regards the velocity and the fact
Of the meteorite having left the limits Of our
atmosphere and pursued its course indefinitely
beyond. Both are points Of much astronomical
interest. The velocity being known, and the
fact established that the body had escaped con
tact with the esrth,we have all the daA neces-
sary for ascertaining its orbit with reference
TO the sun. The amount Of its motion, dimin-
ished by the part due to the orbital motion of
the earth, gives period of revolution consid-
erably less than year.


Those who have had an opportunity of wit
Messing an occultstion Of either of the brighter
stars in its path would do well to communicate
their notes to some quarter where they will be
accessible for scientific objects Two instances
Of the kind have come to my knowledge in
which the planet Mars was occultsted by the
meteor Observations by q watch, or some
other reliable standard, Of the exact time Of
visibility, are also desirable.


The question whether the meteor was finally
consumed in the atmosphere, or passed out Of
twill be best decided BY its appearance at ses
from vessel two or three hundred miles TO the
eastward Of New York '- /
Year: 1860

- AT COST!


In order to decrease my stock have determined
20 close out the ba lance of my SUMNER 10TH
ING at cost A II in want Of Summer Clothing are
respectfully invited 20 call at No. AGO Seventh St.
opposite Post Office, and the great reduction in
Summer Clothing. : iy Ia-Im
Year: 1860

MELANCHOLY FATE.-Some three years ago
Typographical engineer in the Russian ser
vice, but Prussian by birth, becoming in
yolved in some difficulty with the Government,
fed to New York with his wife and one child,
saving also about So, ZOO Of his fortune. His
name was Schultz. p, if our informant rec
ollects correctly. He has spent the Intervening
time and his entire property in perfecting an
Improvement upon the steam engine, and Sc.
curing and American an English patent for il.
1t was at last completed, and about a fortnight
ago the first machine was put up at paper mil
in West Cummington. Hampshire county. 1t
worked like charm, and on Friday thehappy
inventor wrote to his wife, exultins in the pros
pect of speedy and abundant reward for his
long labors, and promising to return to her on
Monday: On Saturday evening he went to the
mill to observe the working of the machinery,
and while suggesting some slight change, he
stepped upon belt, was at once drawn under a
large cylinder and instantly crush I'd to death.
The body was recovered as soon as possible,
and on MOnday-placed in plain coffin and
accompanied by single machinist, who had
learned to be his friend while assisting him in
putting up his engine-all that remained of
him who expected to return in the triumph of
successful genius to his family, was on its way
to New Iork.-PttsfeId Eagte
Year: 1860

LAYING AN EXECUTION AT FUNERAL.-The
Springfield (Ill Journal of Wednesday says:


A funeral procession was stopped on Adams
street, not far from the American House, yes
terday, by Constable David Crouch of Roches-
ter The particulars, as given to US by man
who is generally correct in his statements, are
as follows: Crouch had an execution against a
man who owned couple of horses; the horses
were sold before Crouch had a chance to levy
upon them; but he saw one of them in the pro-
cession, and determined to take charge of it.
The driver, not knowing that Crouch was an
officer, was not disposed to relinquish posses
sion Of the horse, and Crouch is said to have
declared that he would have the animal, by
fair means or foul. He drew knife and made
violent threats, and the procession was thrown
into great confusion. His attempt to get pos
session OF the horse was unsuccessful, for during
the melee the driver of the animal escaped.
Year: 1860

The 1SrERNATIoNAL COsTEsrs.-A London
letter writer says concerning the Benicia Boy
and the Ten Brock horse


The betting in London is unmistakably in
favor of the American. A well known sport
ing man in London, who has had considerable
experience In ring matters there, aS we'll as
some IN this country; thus writes II have
been around during the week to all the prin-
cipal sporting houses in the city. and to NV
great surprise found some Of the oldest ring
Soers, and some of the best judges in matters
pugilistic, backing the Benicia Boy at the odds
OF i've to four, and in one case saw % to f35
laid. This is the most surprising thing that I
ever saw, that they will lay odds on man who
only fought once in his life and was then beat
en- They say that he is too big and too young
Tor Sayres TO cope successfully against. The
Londoners, or at least those who have seen
Heensn, are quite taken with his appearance
and conversation; but he kept very quiet while
be was In the city, and only met him by acci-
dent In the Haymarket. / think he looks in
better condition than when l saw him fight
Morissey in Canada


Sayers has not yet fixed upon his trainer.
lie wanted Jack Hamilton (who trained Morris
sey for bis fight with the ''Magnesia Boy.n as
come viii persist in terming hIm) to accompapy v
him during his preparation. but the latter was
unable to comply. He will, however, act as
one OF his seconds In the fight, and as he has
seen the Boy" use his digits, his advice will.
no doubt, be of service to Snyers on that mo-
lnentous occasion.


The cGnard respecting the illness and death
Of Umpire produced q mere momentary effect
on the betting. The bookmakers at latter
sails were shy of betting against him, and
when two or three Of the American horse s
friends, whose confidence in mis- powers was
not shaken. came to his aid and backed him
boldly, he resumed his position as first favorite
IN the bettings-ten to one being the highest
offer against him :.
Year: 1860

''As poor as jobs turkey" is a phrase that
troubles the anliquarians, but they do not give
up the hunt for lis origin, and one of them says
be has found out that the turkey had but one
feather in his tail, and was SO poor tina, be was
obliged 10 lean against a fence 10 gobbe,
Year: 1860

| Roger A. Pryor, democratic member OF


Congress from Virginia, said in arecent speech
/ in the House:


1 know that some gentlenlen on This side Of


the chamber are disposed to throw the veil of
| concea!meut over the exposures of fraud and
corruption which have been practiced in con-


nection with this public printing I do say


they are not anxious TO reform those grievan-


ces and abuses, which smell very bad in the


nostras of the people. With regard to this


printing of Post Office blanks, it appears that


the Executive Department, after doing the


work, distributed the surplus among the par


tisans and supporters of the Administration.


1t has been said that the President distrib-


uted this money among bis friends. That is


all very well. When he distributed it at all,


he had right to distribute it among his
friends. But why did not the President inform


Congress that this Office created an excessive
amount of money for the specific service, and
suggest to Congress the propriety of remedy
ing the evil, and saving the money. That is
my complaint-that, instead of the President
saving this large amount of money to an ex-
hausted treasury he distributed this surplus
money among the stipendaries and partisans
of the party. / deneance this malfeasance on
the part of the President and his Cabinet, and
invoke the justice of the people against it.
invoke the arm of justice and the Judgment
of the people against this act of the Admins
tration, for which there can be found no palli-
alton or eXtenuation. I want to see exhaust !
I'd the whole fund and source of corruption /
have no hope that the Administration that |
will succeed the present one will bo more
honest one. Ifear, at least, that it will not |
De so honest as the one now in power. l !
want to deprive the coming Administration
Of the means of corruption and fraud, and to
hat end | would strike the first blow at these
Congressional printing abuses. My deliber- /
lie Judgment, after careful examination of
III the systems, is, that the only one prospect
5 the one which can rescue us from the exer-
Use of fraud and corruption, and insure a
ompt and satisfactory execution of the work.
At any rate, let US try the experiment, and if
t proves a failure, nothing is more easy than
o revert to some other experiments.
Year: 1860

The great secret is to learn to bear with
eachother's failings not to be blind 10 them
that is either an impossibility or folly /;
we must see ard feel them; if we do neither
they are not evils to us, and there is obviously
no need of forbearance; but to throw the man
tle of affection round them, concealing them
from each others eyes, TO determine not TO let
them chill the affections; to resolve to eulti-
vste good tempered forbearance because it is
The way of mitigating the present evil always
with view of ultimate amendment Surely
II IS not the perfection, but the imper!eetion.
OF human character that makes the strongest
claim in love. All the world must approve
even enemies must admire the good and the es
timable in human nature. If Husband and wife
estimate only that in each which all must be
constrained to value what do they more than
othersf Is it in6rmities of character, imper-
fections of nature that called for the pitying
sympathy, the tender compassion that makes
each the comforter, the monitor of the other
Forbearanee helps each to obtain command
over themselves. Few are the creatures so
utterly evil as to abuse generous confidence,
n calm forbearance Married persons should
be pre-eminently friends and fidelity is the great
privilege of friendship. The forbearance here
contended for is not weak and wicked indul-
gence Of each others faults, but such calm
tender observance ofthem as excludes all harsh
ness and anger, and takes The best and gentlest
methods Of pointing them out in the full conf
dence5of affection. @ l.sfaa3a e
Year: 1860

A statement was made few days since in
the Norwa!k Reflector that B. F. Smith, Esq
OF Bellevue prominent Democrat of that
county, had determined to give his support to
Lincoln and Hamlin. Upon its appearances
Mr. Smith wrote note to the editor stating
that he was not advised upon what authority


the statement was made, "but of its truth


there can be no doubt" yet saying that it


would have been more agreea BILE to him if the
article had not been published as it would be
expected that he should either admit or deny
its truth In brief manner he states sever
al propositions which he believes are true and
so believing must act with the Republicans
He says


The normal condition of all mankind is one
of freedom-slarery is a creature of the law !;
it is morally wrong but may be right in the
sense that might makes right that with
slavery in sovereign States, of which we are
not citizens, have nothing to do except as
moraists that it is unsafe and unwise for
any party to allow the Supreme Court of the
United States or any other Court to dictate
political creeo, or for any party to stand
sponsors for the correctness of any ju-
dicial decision or opinion; that the present
Democratic party is perversely proslavery in
its proclivities that the great majority OF the
leaders of that party consider fealty due as


much to the opinions, as decisions in the Dred
Scott case that the present Administration
is extravagant. corrupt and sectional; that
the well-being of the people of the United
States requires change in the Administra-
ton, in order to effect some important changes
in the domestic policy of our federal govern
ment.


He states further, that he is prepared to
give at all suitable times and places his rea-
sons for the faith that is in him, that he has
examined with care the Chicago Platform,
and so far, as the question of slavery is con-
cerned, it approximates to the position taken
by the Democratic party in Ohio, but few
years since and to which | can take but few,


If any exceptions" and "the balance of that
platform can be exceptonable only to him
who is determined not to be pleased with it,
that "all or nearly all the old political issues
have become obsolete, and the issue now u.s.
whether slavery shall CURSE OUR FREE TERRI
TORIES by virtue of Judicial or any other leg
islation; that is stating the question in its
mildest form, from anything can gather from
the proceedings OF the Democratic Conven-
ton at Charleston, and the Chicago Plat
FORM"


We welcome Mr.. Smith to the ranks of
the Republican party, and commend his rea-
sons for joining the Republicans to honest and
candid Democrats everywhere. State
Journal.
Year: 1860

to an excellent man. Marriage, it is true,
brings care and wear; but il is the ring that
is worn that keeps bright. and the watch that
lies still unwound, that gets out OF order.
The sweet sympathes involved in the family
relation. the new energies developed by new
responsibilities, the new compensation for all
outlays of strength. bring about delightful
play upon the heart and intellect, which IN
their reaction upon the body. produces an
effect that is nothing less than preservation.
Then there is higher moral power than
lhls-one which we speak Of soberly and
reyerenty. No one is completely armed
against the encroaching ills Of life, who has
in the heart no place for religion. The calm
ness, the patience, and the joy and hope that
are in possession of that woman whose heart
is right in its highest relation, can never fail
to preserve and heighten every personal
charm that she possesses.


There you have the receipt. Some u it
is 10 sparlive form. but is not the less sober
truth. 1t has within it cure for many a
disease--the prevent for more. 1t might be


made longer; when We see its prescriptions
mi, efsally adopted. it will be time to bring
forward the remainder. Home Journal
Year: 1860

casioa that looks 50 much like the right kind
OF feeling and action, that think it deserves
to be recorded to his credit. As few dogs
will read the record | commend the exam
pie to al! mankind for imitation.
Year: 1860

q barkI from the pine-crested hills of old Maine,
Where the splendor first falls from the wings OF


the morning,
And away in the West, over river and plain,
Rings out the grand anthem of Liberty's warning!
From green rolling prairie it swells to the sea,
For the people have risen, victorious and free;
They have chosen their leaders, and bravest and


best,


OF them all is Old Abe, Honest Abe Of the West!
The spirit that fought for the patriots of old
Has swept through the land and aroused us for


ever


In The pure air of Heaven standard unfold
Fit to Marshal us on to the sacred endeavor!
Proudly the banner of freemen we bear;
Noble the hopes that encrce it there,
And where battle is thickest we follow the crest
OF gallant Old Abe, Honest Abe of the Vest
There's trinmp h in urging glorious cause,
Though the hosts OF the Toe for a while may be


stronger
Pushing on for just rulers and holier laws,
Tall their lessenlng columns oppose us no longer.
But the loud pean OF men who have past
Through the struggle of years, and are victors


at last;


So forward the asgl leave to Heavep the rest,
And trust in Old Abe, Honest Abe of the Vest
Lo! see the bright scroll of the Future unfold!
Broad farms and fair ctiss shall crown our devo-
Free labor turn even the sands into gold,
And the links Vt her railways chain ocean TO


ocean;


Bargcs shall float on the dark river waves
V iia wealth never wrung from the sineTs Of


slaves,


And the Chief, in whose rule all the land shall be


best


Is our noble Old Abe Honest Abe Of the West!
Then on to the holy Republican strife
And again; for a Future as fair as the morning,
For the sake of that freedom more precious than


life


Ring out the grand anthem of Liberty warningl
Lift the banner on high, while from mountain


TO plain


Tho cheers Of the people are sounded again;
Hurrahl for eause-of all causes the best;
Hurrab for Old Abe, Honest Abe Of the Hestl
Year: 1860

of North and South byirreconcilable differences
of principle, and bleeding from wounds inflicted
within their own household, yet there is one
common bond of union that will rally their
discordant forces when all else fails-ihat is,
ssthe cohesive power of public plunder."


Our cause is worthy Of an earnest, united
effort. Our languishing industry, our home
less laborers. our bankrupt treasury, cur ma
tional tranquility and National hoaor demand
it. With early, systematic and thorough or
ganization, by which the truth can be dissemi-
mated in every section of the State, We cannot
fail to triumph Let the efforts of our friends
be thus directed without delay, and in whatev-
er shape and under whatever flag our oppo-
neuts may determine to meet US, the voice Of
the Keystone State will give decisive victory
to our cause, alike IN the State and National
struggles.


A. Il. MCCLURE,


Chairman.
Year: 1860

mas Won TOR Itself such reR0wn for the cure of
every variety OF Throat and Lung Complaint that
1t is entirely unnecessary for as to recount the
evidence of its virtues, wherever il has been enc
ployed- As it has long been in constant use
throughout this section, we need not do more than
assure the people its qaalis kept up the best
II ever has been and that it may be relied on to
do for their relief all it has ever been found TO do
Year: 1860

reportinto utterances like those which our Bob
tail editors have assigned to it? What has be-
come of their sense ofbonor and veracity-nay
their sense of common decency, that they can
thus falsify history and misrepresent the action
of our National Senate to subscrve base per
sonal ends? Let these men be branded as Ii.
belers and manufacturers of falsehoods. The
South justly boasts of her honor and chivalry
Let that honor and that chivalry mark these
vile panders TO all falschood, for the scorn and
contempt of all true men. Let justice be done.
Let this grovelling herd be made to feel that
the fair fame of our most estimable Senators
cannot be maliciously aspersed with impunity
A fair fight, with manly foes, is stirring ani
glorious thing but oil! these polluted wca
pons these trcacllcrous flags; these violation!
of all laws, human and divine, are execrablc-
they are inexpressibly loathsome and disgust
ing. ..F
Year: 1860

Several Southern States, looking upon the
mschirfwhich free persons of color may bring
forth, have excluded them from their limits
This is wise and jndcious plan; and we do
most sincerely hope ere long Louisiana will be
up with her Southern sister States in that re-
spcct. Ofwhat benefit are free negroes to any
community? They arc rather drawback, both
morally, politically and socially. The Free
Negro population Of our State are fast becom-
ing an intolerable nuisance, and it is now time
10 think of abolishing this nuisance; yea, it
should be wiped entirely out-lor the good of
the State and the community at large. This
mongrcl race, which are allowed to pollute the
name OF our fair State, with their worthless car
cases, are fast paving the way to Incidence.
dissipation, and vice; disorlerly and an in
subordinate set. 1t is an indisputable fact,
which no sane man will deny, that the negro is
adapted for no other purpose but that of scryi-
tude; that he was not created equal to the
white man, that he might be governed by him;
and that he is entirely incapable of selEgovern-
meht' and 1t is therefore necessary that he
should have master. 1t is more for his own
good, comfort and protection that such should
be the case. Nature and experience both teach
us that the negro is totally bereft of the quail
ties necessary for selfgovernment-res
IN self-beneiit. lie is naturally, habitually and
constllutionally lazy, and though amply pro-
vlded with the physical power to meet the de-
mands of hard labor, yet unless driven to it, he
will not work. They prefer rather-the mao-
rlty-to so half starved and half naked, before
they will come down to labor-if they can get
living in no other way. In whatever light
we may view the case, we are of the firm and
established opinion that free negro popula-
ton is not of the least possible benefit to any
community, and in most instances they are n
serious drawback. We think it would be
blessing to the South if the very last one of
them were driven from every Southern State
in the Union. If they want to enjoy the bless
lngs of freedom, let them do it to their hearts
content. We have no use for them: and il is
the duty of every Southern State to cyempt
them from their limits; and should they not
leave the State after proper warning, in Civ
en- length OF time, sell them for lifetime SER
'llude' letting the proceeds go to the State.


This method would soon rid us of this burth


ehsome grievance, and at the same time it
would give the hordes of cgroworshippcrs at
the North as much as they could attend to-for
IL While at least. Let them rest in the bosom
OF those who worship them by day and night


Iherc Is no telling but what there is kindred
relationship existing between them and their
Northern admirers-at least we have no doubt
out that some of them would make model hus-
bands and wives for their sons and daughters.
No doubt they would be welcomly received by
their ianatcal friends. As for lis of the South.
we deem it an act ofselfpreservation to relieve
ourselves of these worthless creatures, and the
sooner 1t is done the better-Bossier Banner.
Year: 1860

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DRowN1NG.--Wc learn
that young Lady teacher attached to the Fe-
male Academy Of this place, had quite mar
row escape from drowning one day last week.
For the purpose Of recreation. she had strollcd
down in the neighborhood of the Saw Mill and
got to sauntering about on some floating logs
in the river, when she missed her footing and
fell in deep water. Assistance being near at
hand, she was instantly rescued from her peril
GUS situation--not, however, we understand,
before she had sunk once or twice.
Year: 1860

MIRACULOUS EscApE.-Last Monday evening
Col. Henry NJ. Bry, the owner of the Monroe
Steam Saw Mill, came very near losing his life
whilst engaged in repairing, or superintcnd-
ing the repair of, some part of his com
plicatcd machinery. An iron bolt, which had
been subjected to too great pressure, was
forced with a tremendous velocity through por-
tions of his clothing, just grazing the skin of
one Of his thighs, tearing its way through his
pocket, thence glancing to and slightly wound
ing his wrist, and passing up through the roof
Of the building. Fortunately for him, he sus-
tanned no other injury. The least variation in
the course of the missile, would have killed him
on the spot. We would advise this most excel
lent and worthy gentleman to exercise more
prudence in future. Steam Saw Mills are dan
gcrous institutions" anyhow.