smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

In 1853, Lieutenant Brooke obtained mud from
the bottom of the North Atlantic, between New.
foundland and the Azores, at depth Of more than
10000 feet, or two miles, by the help of his sound
ing apparatus. The specimens were sent for exam
ination to Ehrenberg, of Berlin, and to Bailey, Of
West Point, and those able microscopists found
that this deep sea mud was almost entirely com,
posed of the skeletons of living organisms, the
greater proportions of these being just like the
Globigerina, already known to occur in the chalk.


Thus far the work had been carried on simply in
the interests of science, but Lieutenant Brooke's
method of sounding acquired high commercial
value when the enterprise of laying down the tele
graphic cable between Great Britain and the Unit
ed States was undertaken. For it became mat
ter of immense importance to know not only
the depth of the sea over the whole line along
which the cable was to be laid, but the exact no


ture of the bottom, so as to guard against chances
of cutting or fraying the strands Of that costly
rope. The Admiralty consequently ordered Cap
tain Dayman, an old friend and shipmate Of mine
to ascertain the depth of the whole line of the ca
bic, and to bring back specimens Of the bottom


In former days such command as this might have
sounded very much like one of the impossible
things which the young prince in the Fairy Tale:
is ordered to do before he can obtain the hand o.
the princess. However, in the months Of June
and July, 1857, my friend performed the task as
signed to him. with great precision, without, so fai
as I know, having met with any reward OF that
kind. The specimens Of Atlantic mud which ne
procured, were sent to me to be examined and re-
ported upon.


The results of these operations is that we know
the contour and nature of the surfacesoll covered
by the North Atlantic for distance of l, TOO miles
from East to West, as well as we all know that Of
any part of the dry land. .


1t is prodigious plain-one of the widest and
most even plains in the world. Ii the sea were
drained off, you might drive wagon all the way
from Valentia, on the West coast of Ireland, to
Trinity Bay, in Newfoundland. And, except up.
on one sharp incline, about two hundred miles from
Valentia, am not quite sure that it would be
Year: 1869

The only valuable work we ever saw on infancy
was written by man, Andrew Combe, Of Scot
land close observer, sound thinker, and learn
ed psychologist. We shall never forget how tenn
pest-tossed We were when we first found ourselves
the happy possessor of male child, without the
slightest knowledge of what to do for his comfort
and protection. An ignorant nurse 6dgeted around
the room day and night, sang melancholy ditties,
and rocked vehementy, while the child cried con-
tnually with loud voice, and We wept, prayed
and philosophical by turns Reasoning on gener-
al principles, we at last came to the conclusion
that inasmuch as the child was strong and vigor-
ous there must be some mistake on the part oft the
nurse that be was not quiet and comfortable, and
fortified ourselves that opinion by faithful read
ing of what Mr. Combe had to say on bubies in
general. The result of this consideration of his
opinions was prompt revolution Of the whole nur-
sery department, and transfer of pain from the
baby to the nurse, who stood humbled and cha
grined as she saw her time-honored system sum-
marily set aside-the pins, paregoric, catnip and
cradle driven out, while pure air, sunlight and
common sense walked in Oh what sighs, what
groans, what double shaking of the head, what
suppressed laughter and whisperings in the hall,
we heard during the first few days after the inau-
guration of that dynasty Of health, happiness and
rest to the newborn babe.


When the three hours cry began that day, which
ancient DANES assured US was custom that had
been faithfully kept by all the sons of Adam from
time immemorial, we ordered the its1ssdferer to
be promptly stripped to the skin and put in a
warm bath. That brought instant relief, after
which be was dressed in few light garments hung
on the shoulders, with no swaddling hands, no
pressure on the lungs Or bowels and laid down to
sleep. He was fed (according to Combe) every
two hours by day, and but once during the night
After that wo had peace, though eternal vigilance
on our part was its price. The custom of pinnlng
babies up as tight as drum is both cruel and ab-
surd. We asked the antiquarian who tortured our
first born in that way-why she did it? "Ihe
bones of young babes are so soft, and their flesh
so tender,'r said she ''that they are in constant
danger Of dissolution unless tightly pinioned to-
gsther." We soothed her fearsby pointing to the


fact that colts and calves, puppies and kittens, all


lived and Aourished without bandages, and for this
reason we said we would make the experiment on
one of the human family. If babies are regularly
fed, bathed and comfortably dressed, and in pure
atmosphere, they will be quiet and healthy.
Year: 1869

READ AN HOUR A DAY.-There was q bad who,
at fourteen, was apprentced to soap-boiler. One
of his resolutions was to read one hour day, or
at least at that rate, and he timed himself by an
old silver watch left him by his uncle. he stayed
seven years with his MASTER and when he was twen-
ty-one he knew as much as the young squire did.
Now let us see how much time he had to read in
the seven years. at the rate of one hour each day.
It would be two thousand five hundred and fifty


five hours, which, at the rate of reading hours
per day, would be equal to three hundred and
nineteen days; equal to forty-fve weeks; equal to
eleven months nearly years reading. .
Year: 1869

there can oe pdt little hope OF escape for any rail-
tamperer who may dare 10 test his Saul anywheIe
along tue r9lte might add by way OF eoncinsio, u ron,
that | heard very remarkable statement touay
concerning the Carr's Rock accident. IL Is 10 the
effect tnat the day before the horror occurred u
certain gentleman found one OF the ralis IN
very unsafe condition and notified the proper
authorities OF the fact He came by the
place the following morning and the rai was not
changed That night the train went over the preel.
p,ce exactly at the spot where the detective ra had
been seem Ia view OF this fact and that there are
many salts for damages against the Erie Railroad
Company now pending, there are many unscru.
pulous persons who scout the idea of conspiracy"
and believe that 1t is only preteXt to throw re-
sponsblhty that belongs nearer home ON persons
not connected with the road.


THE LAST ACCIDENT,


which happened a few days, ago just this side or
Paterson, and by which am entire tram OF cars went
through an open drawDrldge, Is very freely COM
mented along the line of the DIVISION. 1t is said
by some OF the railroad officials that the engineer
whlstled down brakes" in time when he saw the
draw open, but tnat the whistle was not obeyeu.
And Wnyf IL Will be remembered that IN the ac-
count OF the accident lt was stated that brakeman
saved his life by running from the tender to the rear
car on the roofs. No mention was made of any
other brakeman. The questions that the people in
the vicinity are asking one another are Were there
more than one brakeman ca the cars ~ and "Wha
the only one heard OF doing near the tender ~
Year: 1869

ana bought gingham apron for little Bess,
material for one shirt for her husband, and
material for her husbands dressing gown: and
to-cay she Is happily at work making the same.


r. 81 have just heard that last year in one
ONCE they made present to the messescer. and
intend to do the same this year. Go thou and
90 likewise. ANNA DENTON CRrpeE.
Year: 1869

The FRAMING PRIvILEGE.-To show what
the franking privilege costs the country. Post
master General Creswell has ordered that all
free matter leaving Washington for the next six
months be weighed.
Year: 1869

GOVERNMENT PosTAGE.-The Secretary of
the Interior has requested the heads of bureaus
in his Department to submit an estimate of the
amount of funds required to pay the postage
upon communications and documents sent
through the mails in the transaction of official
business, should the franking privilege be abol-
ished.
Year: 1869

THE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE met this
morning and resumed the consideration of the
Virginia matter. The extreme Republicans
were before the committee in force, and op-
posed the admission of the State unless the test
oath should be exacted from all officials. /. ID.
Budd was the only representative of the Con-
servative wing present. The committee took
considerable evidence in regard to local politics
and the administration of justice in the State
after which they cleared the room and proceed
ed to the consideration of the bill to be reported
to the House.
Year: 1869

The citizens of Chicago who have
turned their attention to the higher
branches of burglary have quite as much


professional pride as their brethren in
any other business. The distinguished
ornaments of the science cultivate po-
liteness and other social amenities as
siduously, and carry civility in their
manner as well as the implements Of
their art on their persons. A gentleman
who is just now playing a star engage
ment as burglar in that city visited one
of his victims the other day and held
quite an interesting conversation with
him. He was exceeding polite, we'll
dressed, and affable wthal, and was kind
enough 20 explain the particulars of how
he had robbed the house, and then left,
after promising to call again either in q
friendly way or professionally. lie mem
toned, too, that be had written to an
other gentleman stating bis terms fer re-
turning property captured or acquired
by conquest" Like modest men on the
stage and of literary turn, he has
adopted nom de plume, that Of "Hsndy
Andy" under which be trsnsaets his
official business. There is no doubt that
the art of burglary is in its infancy, and
that as the standard of public morality
tones down as it is now doing rapidly, it
will be regarded as offering to young gen.
tlemen of nerve and talent q field for
brilliant and lucrative careers Courier
Journal
Year: 1869

child is the same as the whole blood Of


his father; but the whole blood of the


father is the same as the whole blood of


his brother therefore, half the blood of


the child is the same as the whole blood


of its uncle. This is startling-to say


that father and daughter are no nearer
relatives than the uncle and niece But,
so far as blood is concerned, this must be
true. As the offspring of q father matched


with bis daughter would have 75 per
cent. of his blood, so the offspring of an


uncle matched with his niece would have
rs per cent. of the same blood. Thus an


indefinite approximation to identity of


blood might be carried on by an uncle


matching with his niece and her off


spring, as we'll as by father matching


with his daughter and her offspring; or


father and uncle might alternate in any


of the steps of the progression. What is


the next degree of relationship On the


same principle as before, We answer,


That of cousins; for though intermediate
degrees might be created by special in


terbreeding, the usual progression il
from brothers to their children by
foreign mates. The precise amount Of
consanguinity between cousins may be
stated in this way: Half the blood of q


nephew is the same ss the whole blood of


his uncle (as we have before proved);
the whole blood Of the uncle is the same
as half the blood of his son; therefore
half the blood of one cousin is the same
as half the blood of the other. The off
spring of match between cousins will
of course have the same proportion of
the common blood as they have, viz so
per cent And now perhaps it is time to
inquire what is the relation between half
brother, or half brothers and sisters.
The question is made specially interest
ing at this time by the excitement about


Lord Byron alleged incest, which is un-
derstood to have been bstween him and
his half-sister. Proceeding as before, we
saw that half the blood of child is the
same as the whole blood of its father;
and half the blood of another child by
the same father, but not by the same
mother, is the same as the whole blood of
be same father; therefore half the
bl God of the one child is the same as half
the blood of the other, which is exactly
The same relationship as that between
cousins, or what We have called the third
degr,e This again is startling. Can it
be tha.. while the relation between own
is perfect, exceeding that be-
tween parents and children, the relation
between half brothers is less than that
between uncles and nephews, and only
equal to that between cousins2 So it
must be if our previous reasoning is cor
rect. A father having children by two
wives, is just the same, for all purposes
Of blood, as two brothers having children
by two wives; because the two brothers
have the same blood and therefore may
be considered one.
Year: 1869

A considerable commotion has beer
caused by the withdrawal of Lord Rose.
berry from the turf BE became offended
ut some criticism of his racing. in q Lon
don paper, and indignantly sent in his
resignation. With the Dukes of Hamil-
ton and Newcastle, and now lord Rose
berry off the turf, there would appear to
be q disposition to give up the noble
sport to professional blacklegs and sport
ing characters. English gentlemen do
not like either the contact or sssocia-
tion with them, aud as they are great on
upholding their class, the chances are
that other distinguished turfmen, be-
longing TO the aristocracy, will follow
the examples Of those mentioned, and
quit The injury to the turf will be great
as from these means they are enabled to
maintain studs of racers, the keeping Of
any one Of which would ruin man Of
moderate means
Year: 1869

How is it that one can travel all ovel


Europe aud not have bis trunks injured


and yet, in trip to New York and back


his trunks will be almost battered to
pieces2 1t is simply because the porters
aud baggsge-masters are not careful
Baggage is tumbled about here and there,
and nothing short of sheet-iron trunk
can stand it. This is outrageous and in
excusable. If some public-spirited indi.
vidual will make tour and make it a
point to thrash every porter who dumps
his trunk down, or at least break his
head when be breaks the tourists trunk,
the evil may in time be practically
absted. The want Of civility is the great
characteristic Of baggage. as q class.
Their patience is sorely tried, but go is
the travellers Next to being knocked
down, to see ones trunk burst open by
being thrown out csrelessly is the most
dissgreesble. Courier Journal.
Year: 1869

"A cave in Lookout Mountain, Ca, has
lately been explored for distance of eight
miles and is said to far surpass the mammoth
cave OF Kentucky in variety and splendor. 1t
was partially occupied during the war by
rebel mandatory of saltpeter.
Year: 1869

In one Of the English coal mines there is
a constant formation of limestone, caused
by the trickling of water through the rocks.
This water contains a great many particles
of lime, which are deposited in the mine,
and, as the water passes off, these become
hard, and form limestone. This stone would
always be white. like marble, were it not
that men are working in the mine, and as
the black dust rises from the coal, it mixes
with the soft lime, and in that way black
stone is formed


Now, in the njghts when there Is no coal
dust rising, the stone is white; then again,
The next day, when the miners are at work,
another black layer is formed, and so on
alternately, black and white, through the
week, until Sunday comes Then, if the
miners keep holy the Sabbath, much lar
ger layer of white stone viii be formed than
before. There will be the white stone Of
Saturday night, and the whole of Sunday,
so that every seventh day the white layer
viii be about three times as thick as any OF
the others. But if they work on the Sab
bath, they see it marked against them in the
stone. Hence the miners call it 'The Sun
day Stone"


Perhaps, many who now break the Sab
bath, would try to spend it better if there
were a Sunday Stone where they could
sec their unkept Sabbaths with their black
marks.


But God needs no such record on earth to
know how all our Sabbaths are spent His
record is kept above. All our Sabbath deeds
are written there, and we shall see them at
the last


Be very careful to keep your Sabbath
pure and ,chae, and not allow the dust Of
worldliness and sin to tarnish the purity Of
the blessed day.


Remember the Sabbath day to keep ii
holy. ~ Christian Treasury
Year: 1869

ORIGIN.-It is only shallow-minded pre-
tenders, says Daniel Webster, who make
distinguished origin a matter of personal
merit, or obscure origin a matter of per
sonal reproach. A man who is not ashamed
of himself need not TO be ashamed of his
early condition 1t did happen to me to be
born in log cabin, raised among the snow
drifts of New Hampshire, at a period so
early that when the smoke first rose from its
rude chimney and curled over the frozen
hills, there was no similar evidence of a
white man S habitation between it and the
settlements on the rivers Of Canada. 1re-
mains still exist. | make it an annual visit.
| carry my children to it to teach them the
haIdships endured by the generation before
them love to dwell on the tender recollec-
tions, the kindred ties, the early affections
and the narration and incidents which min
gle with all | know Of this family abode.
weep to think that none Of those who in
habited it are now among the living; and if
ever failin affectionate Veneration for him
who raised it, and defended it against savage
violence and destruction, cherished all do
nestle comforts beneath its roof, and,
through the fire and blood of seven years
revolutionary war, shrunk from no toll, no
sacrifice to serve his country, aud to raise
his children to a condition better than his
own, may my name and the name of my
posterity be blotted from the memory of
mankind.
Year: 1869

A REMARKABLE ENCOUNTER. "A re-
markable, though plausible story comes
from Bodega Bay, California, of a terrific
battle between a sperm whale and number
of swordfsh, which resulted in the defeat
of the whale. The fight was witnessed by a
farmer ploughing in his field near the coast,
only few miles north of the Golden
Gate" The sea was smooth, and the first
indication of the conflict was commotion
in the water nearly a mile from the shore,
but as the oowbatants rapidly approached
the land, their movements became distinctly
visible. The swordfsh were FIVE in number;
the whale, though displaying great activi-
ty, was no match for them. In making
their thrusts into the sides of the whale, the
swordfsh kept clear of his tail, one blow
from which would have been fatal to either
Of them. With maddened fury the whale
struck right and left, then dived to escape
his tormentors; but they followed quickly,
and soon brought him to the surface. Blood
was seen spirting from deep gashes in his
sides. The contest lasted nearly one hour,
when the whale with mighty effort flung
himself upon some low rocks and soon died,
Many persons from the neighboring village
of Peteluma went out to view the carcass.
1t was fifty or sixty feet in length, and there
were gashes two feet deep and six feet long
in its sides
Year: 1869

If any man or woman of forty five or over,
not engaged in hard natural labor, especially
the studious, sedentary and in door Kvers,
would take but two meals day for one
month, the second not being later than
three in the afternoon, and absolutely moth
ing afterwards, except it might be in some
eases an orange or lemon, or cup of warm
drink, such as tea, broma, sugar water, or
ice cream, there would be such change for
the better in the way of sound sleep, feel
ing on waking of having rested, an appetite
for breakfast, a buoyance Of disposition dur
ing the day, with geniality of temper and
manner that few, except the animal and the
glutton, would be willing to go back to the
flesh pots Of Egypt


Ben Ward, as he is frequently called,
one of the political lions of the west, has ta-
ken but two meals day for twenty years.
and if all sedentary persons, those who are
in door greater part Of their time, would
after the age of forty five observe the same
infexible rule, there can be no doubt, other
things being equal, that long years of happy
exemption from the ordinary ills of life
would be the result, The reason is that the
stomach would have time to rest, for recu-
peration, and would thus be able to perform
its part more thoroughly, making purer
blood, giving better sleep and securing a
good appetite for breakfast. Let any man
try it for ten days, taking the second meal
seven hours after the first, and abandon the
practice if he can.-HaHS Journal of
Health.
Year: 1869

MANNERS. There is nothing which adds
so much to young mans success in life
next to honesty Of purpose-as the practice
of good breeding wherever he goes-on the
sidewalks, in the buggy; as well as in your
parlor. Ifyou meet man who refuses TO
give you balf the road, or to turn out on
the sidewalk, you may class him as man
with no sense of justice in his soul. When
we speak of polite men we do not wish to
be understood as referring to one who bows
low and takes off his hal to ladies and men
of position, and turns away from the poor
man; but we mean the honest face-the
man who always carries a smile on his
couutenance, and who never turns his face
away from the poor; we mean the man who
has kind salutation when he meets you
in the morning, and a pleasant good
night in the evening; man whose face is
always void of offence. Such man is
bound to succeed such one viii find
friends. Young men' be polite.
Year: 1869

S PASTE THIS IN YOUR Hat Pay your
debts as soon as you get the money in your
pocket Do without what you don't need


Speak your mind when necessary. Hold
your tongue when prudent. Speak to a
friend in a seedy coat IfYou can't lend
man money tell him why. IF you don't
want to, do the same Cut acquaintance
who lack principle. Bear with infrmities
but not with vices Respect honesty, de-
spise duplicity. Wear your old clothes till
you can pay for new ones. Aim at comfort
and propriety, not fashion Acknowledge
your ignorance, and don't pretend knowl-
edge you havn't got Entertain your
friends, but never beyoud your means
Year: 1869

One kiss before we part


But one for loves sweet sake
To sweeten for my heart,


The pain Of this mistake.
Your hand is in my own,


But your head is turned away
For the FIRST time and the last,
One little kiss, | pray
Nay though you love me not,
And stab me, saying "Frieud -
Nay though l be forgot


Before fortnight's end
Still, let me kiss the lips


That traitors are to love
What nothing but your hand
And that within its glove?
Because the Past was sweet
Because you are so dear;
Because no more we meet
In any future year
Be kind, and make me glad,
just for a moments space
Think shall be so sad,


And never see your face
One kiss before We part


And so you nothing meant?
Though be gone, your heart
VIII keep its old content.
Nay, not your cheek-your lips
claim them as my right
Small guerdon for great love
Before We say good night
All p! shy, uplookiug eyes
Not rue-though blue and rare
How dare you feign surprise
To know I hold you dear
What coyness will not yield,
Yet boldness, sure, may take
Well, then if not for loves,
One kiss-for Friendships sake
One kiss before we part
One little kiss, my dear
One kiss-to help my heart
Its utter loss to bear.
One kiss-to check the tears
Ny manhood scarce can stay
Or thus-I make it "Yes!
While you are saying "Nay :"
Year: 1869

! ATTORNEY GENERAL HoARs OPINION
This opinion touching the new Virginia Legis-
lature simply means that without any test oath
the two houses may meet and ratify the
fifteenth amendment; but that beyond that
tbey can do nothing without the test oath till
Recognized by Congress. In other words, the
administration, for the sake Of the fifteenth
$mendment accepts this Virginia Legislature
without exacting the test oath, and leaves the
responsibility for all the rest and the loss of
the amendment with Congress. A nice ques-
ton.