smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

FoRGERY.-If they upon whom forged
checks are passed are more anxious not to lose
the money than to punish the offenders, there
are apt to be queer results in court. 1t would
be difficult on any other thought to explain the
present position of the parties in the Jay
Cooke forgeries. The bank maintains that the
checks are genuine and thus insists on holding
does not join in the action against the forger;
but all the parties whose names appear on the
checks declare the signatures not genuine
Year: 1869

The May Statement Compared with That Of


the Corresponding Month Of Last Year aud


with tho April Statement Of 1869.


The following statement Of the public debt on the
lst OF May has just been issued from the Trea-
sury Department. We compare the figures with
those given at the corresponding time last
Year: 1869

A Reporter recently lost first class
Item by want OF forethought, according to
Boston paper. A young man attcm pied
TO Jump from train OF cars which was ap-
preaching the city, and the Knight OF the
Pencil, with an eye to business, n1pru-
IDENTIFY requested his name, age, occupation
and residence, for an obituary item. The
young man concluded not to jump.
Year: 1869

DYsENTERY.-Beat one egg in tcacup,
add teaspoonful of loaf sugar, teaspoon
full of ground spice, and fill the cup with
milk. Give the patient tablespoonful
once in ten or fifteen minutes until reliev.
ed. This remedy cured lady of bloody
dysentery when she was supposed to be
past cure.
Year: 1869

A man who cheats in small measure is
measureless rouge. If he gives short
measure in wheat, then he is rogue in
gram. lin whiskey, then he is a rogue
in spirit. Ii he gives bad title to land,
then he is a rogue indeed.
Year: 1869

A woman at dispensary applied for
medical aid, stating her disease to be the
Irritation of the heart. ''Not an uncommon
ailment with your sex, lna'am,'' said the
doctor, with twinkle of the eye, i" but
it is not dangerous if the proper remedy
is applied"
Year: 1869

Persons who are troubled with too much
fat can reduce themselves by following
Professor Liebigs formula Eat no food
having starch, fat, sugar or saccharine in
its composition, or as little as possible; eat
no bread or potatoes or grain food, but lean
meat and vegetables, containing fibrine and
nitrogen.
Year: 1869

hopes, and murmur in low tones the not
now forbidden tenderness, and how thrill
ing the allowed kiss and beautiful endear-
ments of welded life will make even part
ing their joy, and how gladly they will
come back from the crowded and empty
mirth of the gay to each others quiet
company.


picture to myself that young creature,
who bushes even now at his hesitating
caress, listening eagerly for his footsteps
as the night steals on, wishing he would
come, and when he enters st last, with an
affection as undying as his pulse, nest
ling upon his bosom. | can feel the tide
that goes flowing through the heart, and
gaze with him upon the graceful form as
she moves about in the kind offices of af-
lection, soothing all his unquiet cares, and
making him even forget himself in her
young and unshadOwed beauty.


go forward for years, and see her lux
uriant hair put soberly away from her
brow, and her girlish graces resigned into
dignity and loveliness, chastened with the
gentle meekness of maternal affection.
Her husband looks on with a proud eye,
and shows the same fervent love and deli
cate attentions which first won her, and
her fair children are grown about them,
and they go on, full of honor and un-
troubled years. and are remembered when
they die WASHINGTON Ecing.
Year: 1869

THERE are many different ways of get
ting on in the world; it does not always
mean making great deal of money, or
being a great man for the people to look
up to with wonder Leaving off bad
habit for good one is getting on in
the world; to be careful and saving
instead of thoughtless and wasteful is
getting on: to be active and industrious
instead of idle and lazy is getting
on; to be kind and forbearing in
stead of ill-natured and quarrelsome is
getting on; to work as diligently in the
masters absence as in his presence is get
ting on in short, when we see any one
properly attending to his duties, persever-
ing through such difficulties to gain such
knowledge as shall be of use to himself
and others, and offering a good example
to his relatives and acquaintances, we may
be sure that he is getting on in the world.
Money is very useful article in this
way, but it is possible to get on with
snail means, for it is mistake to suppose
that we must wait for good deal of
money before we can do anything. Perse-
verance is often better than full purse.
There are more helps toward getting on
than is commonly supposed; many peo-
pie lag behind or miss the way altogether.
because they do not see the abundant and
simple means which surround them at all
sides, and so it happens that there are
aids which cannot be bought with money.
Those who wish to get on in the world
must have stock of patience, of hopeful
confidence, willingness to learn, and a
disposition not easily cast down by diff
culties and disappointments.-E -Erc6ange.
Year: 1869

How LARGE are the stars, and are they
alike, or do they differ in size? 1t used to
be conjectured that they are of somewhat
similar magnitude, presumably about as
great as our sun, and that the differences
of apparent size are due to differences of
distance but W hen astronomers came to
discover that some of the smaller stars are
nearest to our system, this idea fell to the
ground. A German computor has now,
however, calculated the actual dimensions
of one particular star, and finds that its
mass is rather mors than three times that
of the sum- The star in question is less
than the fourth magnitude-a compare
lively small one What, then, must be
the size. of the Sirius and Aldebaran class !?
The reason of its selection for this det er-
mination'was, that it is one of the compo-
nents of what is called binary system-two
stars revolving about each other like the
sun and planet-and the motions of the
members of such system afford data for
the computation. The stars distance from
us is million and quarter times that of
the earth from the sun, so that light takes
twenty years to travel hither from it,
Oure n Week
Year: 1869

creatures, is kind and benevolent act of
God. When they become unfit for their
purposes, and afford us pain instead
of pleasure, instead of an aid be-
come an incumbrance, and answer none
Of the Intentions for which they were
given, it is equally kind and benevolent
that way is provided by which we may
get rid of them, That way is death. We
ourselves. prudently in some cases. choose
a partial death. A mangled, painful limb,
which cannot be restored, we willingly cut
off. He that plucks out a tooth parts with
it freely, since the pain goes with it, and
he that quits the whole body parts with
all the pains and possibility of pains and
diseases it was liable to or capable of max
ing him suffer- Our friend and we are
invited abroad on party of pleasure that
is to last forever. His chairs was first
ready, and he has gone before us. We
could not conveniently all start together,
and why should you and be grieved at
this, since we are soon to follow, and we
know where to find him?


Adieu, my dear, good child, and believe
that shall be, in every state, your affec-
tionate papa. BENZ. FRANKLIN.


l. -.
Year: 1869

l HAVE speculated great deal on mat.
rimony. l have seen young and beautiful
women, the pride of the gay circles, mar
ried, as the world says, well. Some have
moved into their costly houses, and their
friends have all come and looked at their
furniture and their splendid home for hap
piness, and have gone away and commit
ted them to their sunny homes, cheerfully
and without fear 1t is natural to be san
guine for them, as the young are some
times carried away with similar feelings.


love to get unobserved into a corner
and watch the bride in her white attire,
and with her smiling face and soft eyes
meeting me in the pride of life, weave q
waking dream of future happiness, and
persuade myself that it will be true. !
think how they will sit upon the luxuriant
sofa as the twilight falls, and build gay
Year: 1869

heaven, till we almost feared his mind
was wandering; but perhaps it was only
finding its way home. Il do feel strange
ly childish tonight he said. 1 feel like
saying the prayer-verse my mother taught
me when she used to put me to bed twen-
ty-fve years ago. If you'll excuse me, I'll
say it, all to myself, before go to sleep


So he bade us good night, turned over
on his pillow, and softly shut his eyes; his
lips moved little while, and then, indeed,
he went to sleep.-Hfarth and Home.
Year: 1869

appont,nent OF the judiciary and equal rghts-iti Is
expected that separate votes will De TAKEN and thus
It will that the exercise or the Young power
OF the people never before took in at one sweep SO
wide hed OF Offices political patronage and VITAL
questions The duty Of the people between TINS ana


the day OF election to weigh well the interests az
stake their own interests in the good governments
OF this great city, and In which the onices enume
rated bear so large part, whether they are properly
or improperly filled. The people OF this metropolis
shape their own destinles as they exercise the in-
herent right OF self-government through It's agent,
the ballot box; and, whether they shape IL perni-
clously benedcently IL is for themselves to de-
termlne IN the time coming.
Year: 1869

One OF the fifteen gunboats building at this port
for the Spanish navy was launched from Poion's
shipyard yesterday forenoon. She was Immediately
towed ts the machine works at the foot OF vestry
street. where she is to receive her machinery. The
entire number OF vessels above mentioned are TO be
completed by August l. They are OF light draugnt
intended for service in shallow water and will carry
one ioo-pounder parrot gun smdshps and two
broadside guns.
Year: 1869

SPECIAL TO THE COURIER.


"ERE WE ARE AGAIN WITH A FOUR
horse Wagon which challenge any Shop
e the State to beat. We don't file our work to
make it smooth just take look at it. Tape lie
the lucky man SAMUEL ISAACks.
Year: 1869

Patme ogi Kennedy and OHers.-Thc plain
tiG This case heard In the Supreme Court, Circuit be,
fore Mr. Justice Cardozo, the owner OF drny and
horses which had occasion tO Pier No 80 Last RIVER
At the same time the ship jeremiah 1homp-ou was un.
loading at the pier and part OF her cargo consisting OF
mig ron tin and rope was piled up she discharged
ON the bridge OF the pier until gave way precipJathg
the cart aud into the river, and drowning thc
horses The plaintiff now brings suit against the owners
of the vessel alleging that the breaking down was caueu
by the negligent unloading OF the Thompson, aud the
manner In which tho goods were placed on the wharf
The defendants claimed that the guilty OF no nog


gence; that the weight placed by them on the
bridge was not than would hayo Decil
easily sustained by any other pier bridge, and
that they did know and had reason TO know mat
The niles ON which IL rested unusually long G0 feet


Witch was in fact of the accident The Court
held that the plaintiffs must to recover verdict shoW
onrmatiyey that tho accident resulted from the neg1
geuce OF the defendants and that the plaintiffs negligence
did not contribute TO IT, He held, however that the
nans might recover damages for loss OF the use Of the
horse for a reasonable time IN which 10 procure others
Tho Jury found for the plaintiff verdict OF SH3 H. 70
which the Court added an allowance OF per cent
Year: 1869

Deacon B, Of Ohio, q very pi'
Gus man, was noted for his long prayers,
especially in his own family. One
Monday morning the Deacon and his
wife were alone, and after breakfast
prayer vas offered. There being an
unusual amount Of work that day, the
Deacon's prayer was short, and seisins
his hat and milk pail, he started for
the barn. His wife, being deaf, did
not notice his absence, but supposing
him to be still engaged in prayer. On
his return from milking he was sur
prised to find her still kneeling. He
stepped up to her and shouted Amen
when she Immediately arose and went
about her work as if nothing had hap
pcned.
Year: 1869

The Kemosha Telegraph complains bit
terly of the republican Sheriff in his
County who has sold himself and given
the printing he had to bestow, to the
Democratic Organ the keaosha Uaion,
although the most active support was
given to him by the Telegraph and all
connected with it, and in opposition not
only,to the democratic candidate but also
to an independent republican candidate,
and that from the dissatisfaction of many
Republicans with his nomination and
with the way in which it was obtained,
an active support seemed to be and was
necessary to his election, and the 1ele-
graph very justly calls this act betrayal
of the party which elected him and an
offense to the republican electors who
voted Tor him, and has no doubt, but
that 1t Is the intention now, 70 bring the
same influence to bear to defeat part
or the whole of the Republican candi,
dates of that county at the State Flee
ton, calling upon the Republican elec-
tors of his county to be prepared to meet
these adverse influences and to defeat
them


Brother Mckinley, We can fully appre-
Year: 1869

CHICAGO, Sept 10th 1869.


Yeur readers have heard so much of
Chicago parks that | fear they will con-
slider anything more in that line as so
much unnecessary repetition. There is
an important point in connection with
the park bills which l will state The
constitulonality of the south side park
bin was tested in the Supreme Court and
the decision that it is constitutional has
just been announced The bill for the
extension of Lincoln Park, providing
that bonds shall be issued thereby taxing
that Improvement on the whole city, was
not allowed. The park acts with this
exception are sustain I'd and the commits
sioners will now proceed to business.


The strong minded of the fair sex left
us early in the week and are now turning
their energies towards the conversion OF
the denizens of Cincinnati. They her
aided the rights and wrongs of women to
US for three days and probably convinced
themselves that the whole matter WAS Sc,
right.


We always felt convinced that the ma L
Year: 1869

This is a queer document, remarkable
for what it does and what it does not
mean. The suffrage resolution is set
ler 1t transports the Democracy of
Wisconsin back to the early times when
they were the champions of negro sut-
frage in the state But to think OF such
men as H. L. Palmer, Sat CLARK, and
other old stagers Of the party, whose OPP
position to the ''nigger has been their
principal political stock in trade, swal-
lowing this dose 1t is fearful bid for
power ard demonstrates the insincerity
of the ruling spirits. No one believes in
such sudden and radical conversin. 1t
is worse than death bed repentance, fo:
il surely in this instance comes too late.
The platform however is an indication
that the young americas of the party
have at least caught the popular infec-
ton and have trimmed their sails to
catch the popular breeze. The cloven
foot sticks cut however in the currency


plank Notwithstanding they have don
ned the lions skin, the ears and voice
are still unmistakable. -Sheboygdn Coun
b. Herald.
Year: 1869

business of this city was huge, but it has
surpassed our estimate The largest
mail ever sent out of this city on single
train left this morning on the Iowa di-
vision of the Northwestern r. r.. 1t
| consisted of l2S bags and pouches being
the great through California mail Con
sidering that our first Postmaster was ap-
pointed in 1881 and that he had boot
legs for pigeon holes, that California mail
is sign of progress.


A most impressive and interesting
ceremony took place yesterday at Englc-
wood, it being the occasion of the laying
of the corner stone of the New County
Normal School The place of location is
rapidly growing suburb within three
miles Of the city limits. The edifce will
be credit to its builders and an orna-
ment to the city. The edifice will be SO
feet front, l42 deep and 81 high


The annual convention of the Episco
palian Church for the Illinois Diocese as
sembled Tuesday morning last in the
cathedral in this city. From the reports
that have appeared so far it would ap-
pear that this was an excellent opportu-
nifty for Bishop Whitehouse to unburden
his mind. He told the convention that
he had to fight the BATTLES of the church
alone, that he was neither well nor regu-
larly paid, that they should build re-
spectacle residence for their Bishop Bishop ana
that he presumed they longed for no one
SO much as his successor. The conven-
ton is still in session and other business
besides the Bishops personal complaints
will probably claim attention.


Information has reached the city that
a large California party are en- route for
New York and will stop in Chicago a
short time. The gentlemen who COM
posed the late Commercial Party" are
stirring themselves for grand reception.
The manner in which they were received
in California will necessitate an extra
time at the return watch.


Notwithstanding the competition in
business in this city, thorough knowledge
of what man attempts soon manifests
itself in success. There is not more
prominent example of this class Of busi-
ness Houses than the establishment of
Messrs. Morse, Roddin & Hamilton on
the n Z. cor of Lake and Clark streets.
Satisfactory dealing is the secret of the
extensive patronage of this House. The
proprietors being thoroughly posted in all
branches of their trade, their stock is com
plete and their facilities for manuEactur-
ing unsurpassed. The collection of gold
and silver jewelry and diamonds here pre-
scnted is well worthy an inspection.
Richness is written on every article and
beauty is equally prominent. There is
fine collection Of solid and plated silver
ware and everything that could be looked
for in a jewelry House. The popularity
of Messrs Morse, Roddin & Hamilton s
iewelry House is almost as well known as
our tunnels. Don't fail to call if salts
| faction is desired,
Year: 1869

ciate your not very enviable feelings Just
now, and fully endorse every word you
say, for We too have to state that our Re
publican Clerk of the Board of Supervis-
ors has sold himself and given the print
ing of his tax list to the Democratic organ
of our county the Iflot, although the
most. active support was given to that
Clerk by the TRIBUNE and all connected
with it and in opposition not only to the
democratic candidate but also to the dis
satisfaction of many Republicans who
doubted his political and moral honesty,
and that with good reason, as we too, to
our sorrow have now been fully convinc-
ed. We do not know what reward that
Clerk has received or is still expecting
from the Democracy, but we know that
he already carries reward in his bosom
which ace would refuse for any earthly
consideration, and that burthen we do not
wish to increase in any manner. and the
one VINO now viii get the money ace are
honestly entitled to, we would remind
of the obligations he once took upon
himself when he said II do solemnly
swear in the presence of Almighty God,
etc., that [ will not knowingly cheat,
,orong o'' defraud a brother nor suppzaut
him in any of his laudable undertakings,
but will give him due and timely notice,
that he may ward off approaching dan
GER and also II will not wrong a
brother nor see him wronged, if it is in
my power to prevent" etc. We only ask
him to remember these promises HERE
AFTER,
Year: 1869

since, their hands tied behind them, their
throats cut and thrown into the Neuse
River. Tomorrow, a. Monroe, a young


LAWYER, is to be examined before Judge
Thomas, charged by the states evidence
witnesses as having helped commit the
horrible crime. He is already proven to
have been associated with the gang, be-
ing at one time North Commander.
The sign. CT recognition of the X. X. s
is the right hand placed IN the breast ::
the sign OF distress is the hands clasped
behind the head; the grip is shake of
the hantt with forefnger doubled in. So
far twelve prisoners have been examined
on different charges, from horse stealing
to conspiracy, and are bound over for
their appearance at the next term of the
Superior Court, when it is alleged still
more startling evidence will be procured
against them. They were arrested by a
special detective and brought to this,
Craven County, because they could not
be safely kept in jail in their own equity,
and are held on bench warrants from
Judge Thomas. We have nothing less
than young rebellion among us, and il
it is not crushed out by the iron hand of
law, who knows when and where it will
end ?
Year: 1869

A New Candidate for Lieut. Cover
nor, is placed upon the democratic tick
ct. Gilbert L. Park, the gentleman
who was nominated by the convention,
refused to run, pleading personal rea-
sons for his declination; but it is quite
probable that having been beaten for
that office once, he did not care to sniff
er like modification, as in alt proba-
bihty he would if he had continued upon
the ticket. The state central committee
has put in nomination in place of Mr..
Park, H. III. Gray, of Lafayette coun-
ty Mr.. Gray, is member Of the State
Senate from his comfy, and is, so far as
we have heard, very good man; the
worst thing against him is that he is in
bad company. This declination of Park
will not help tie ticket by any means.
Men DO not often decline to run for Of
fee when there is fair prospect of getting
yt
Year: 1869

During the present hot weather an


artificial ice company in New Orleans is
manufacturing and disposing of about
fifty tons per day at less than one cent
per pound. The artificial is said to pos
sess several advantages over the natural
ice. In the first place it is made of con-
deused steam, and is consequently free
from the impurities which frequently
exist in natural ice; and in the second
place it is more solid than the natural
article, does not melt so quickly, and,
being made in blocks of particular di-
mensions, its weight can be more readi-
ly ascertained. The impression which
existed formerly that the chemicals used
to soldify the water entered more or
less into the composition of the ice is
an error, and at present artificial ice is
in high favor in New Orleans, where it
is believed it can be manufactured on n
large scale at less than one dollar per
ton. If this can be done, it will doubt
less supersede the natural article, which
could not compete with it owing 10 the
heavy expenses of transportation.
Year: 1869

Without any special complaint except grad.
ual decliDation OF bodily strength and nervous
erergy, will find in the TONIC a FOUNTAIN


FRESHING AND EX XFHILERATING As
POOL IN The DESERT TO THE SAND
SCORCHED AND PAINTING TRAVELLER