smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

The following romantic incident is related
to US as of actual occurrence, and we hold it
to be too good to keep from our readers, many
of whom are we'll acquainted with the young
gentleman who is the hero of the romance:


While the battalion of Washington Artil-
lery, undeR the command Of Major Walton,
was drawn up in line on the day Of their ar
rival at Lynchburg, and were exciting uni
versal admiration by their fine military ap-
pearance, and the perfection of their drill, a
gentleman left one of the carriages which
contained number of spectators Of the scene,
leaving in the vehicle two other gentlemen
and very pretty young lady, attired be-
comingly in black. and advancing to the front
of the line, made directly towards one of the
members of the battalion, (private - who
was standing at parade rest The stranger
asked the young artillerist if be was mar
red man, and the reply being in the negative,
the gentleman took out his card, and
handing it to the soldier, inviting him to call
at the residence the card indicated and i'm
mediately took his leave


The young Washingtonian, it may be i'm
agined was prompt IN accepting this fatter
| ing invitation, and on calling his new friend
was made the recipient of that sort of hos
pitality for which Virgnians are proverbial
Our fair readers will, of course, have antici-
pated our mention of the fact that the youne
lady in black was of the party. OF cours
We cannot be expected to tell in detail


"How he did thrive in this fair ladys love


And she in his"


it being sufficient, for the indulgence of a
reasonable curiosity, to state that the rcsul


was as propitious as the dearest lover OF ro


nance could either anticipate or desire O


some fair day, not remote, when standing i


line of review, our young Artillerist if aske
if he is married, the reply will not be quit
the same as upon the occasion, which $


whimsically made his fortune.-N.- O. Pica


2fu7le
Year: 1861

Bayard Taylor gives the following &C.
count of the effect of extreme cold upon
men: F ...t- OF.


''But there is still degree of cold be-
yond that, which | have not described. 1t
it when there is a strong wind blowing
from the North at a temperature of forty
or fifty degrees below zero. The. sensation
with which you endure, can only oharac-
terize as a continued struggle for life
Then you not only feel the cold, but you
actually see it. The air is hazy with the
frozen moisture. The sky is like vault
of solid steel, so hard and pale does it ap-
pear. And the wind is like blast out of
that fabulous frozen hill of the Scandina-
vians. The touch OF it on the face is like
cutting with an exceedingly dull and jag.
ged knife. l endured this weather during
two days of travel in an open sleigh, but
very fortunately it vas blowing on my back,
or l would have been obliged 10 give up
the battle. Every man met who was
travelling against the wind had a face ell
ther already frozen or just in the act of
freezing. Those purple faces surrounded
with rings of ice did not seem to belong to
huEan beings. DR.. Kane described to me
his sensations upon being exposed for two
days to storm at temperature of Al de-
grees below zero. Although the physical
effect was not particularly painful, yet the
mental effect was such as to make him and
his men delirious for some days afterwards.
The physical effect of an extremely low
temperature-perhaps the lowest which
the human frame is capable Of fteling-is
sort of slow, penetrating, deadly chill,
rather than an acute and painful sensation.
But after the battle is over, on entering
warm room, then painful sensation COM
mences. l experienced curious counter
part of this on the African desert. Du-
ring the warm hours of MONDAY with the
air like the blast of a furnace, / did not suf-
fer any telling of intense heat; but after
sunset, when the temperature fell rapidly,
then began to burn and glow through
and trough like live coal. 1t would seem
from that, that the absorption Of either
heat or cold into the body is much less
sensibly felt than the giving it out again"
Year: 1861

"Ah! it is you?" he said, forcing him
self to smile. 1 did not expect you"
My only reply was to show him the let
tter be had written to Fatima. He grew
pale, and after looking at it a moment wa:
about to throw himself upon me, but
stopped him with gesture.


''lf you stir one STEP" said, drawing
my sword, II will kill you like dog :
You are wretch. You killed Duterte-
l know it! Do not deny it. Your con-
duct toward this woman is Shameful
That French officer should descend to
such a degree of infamy! Hear me.
ought to give yoa up to justice, but your
dishonor would reflect upon US all. If you
have any courage left, kill yourself.
give you till tomorrow. Tomorrow at
seven O'Clock, if l find you alive, will my
self lead you to the commandant."


Having said this l left him without
waiting his reply, and went 10 give orders
to the guard to prevent Lieutenant Castag-
nae from leaving the hospital under any
pretext. l recommended very particular
watch to the porter, holding him respon-
sble for all that might happen in case Of
negligence, and went to my dinner as if
nothing had happened.


Since Castagnac's crime was fully proved
to me, l felt myself implacable. Duterte
cried to me for vengeance.


After dinner purchased powdered
torch, such as our Spaish carry at night,
and went 10 the hospital. Time flew away.
The guard had been twice relieved, when
l suddenly heard rapid and furtive steps
up the staircase, behind the door of which
l had placed myself. There was knock
at the door, l did not answer. A hand
seemed to seek the key.


"It is Castagnac," l said TO myself.


Two seconds passed.


"Open p a voice exclaimed.


was not deceived-it was he. lis
tened-then he attempted to force the
door. Then there was silence. Then
something fell from above. 1t was ia
tended for me; but escaped death.


Soon l saw the shadow of Castagnac
advancing on the outside wooden wall of
the courtyard, which was of great height.
He hoped to gain the other end and de-
scend by staircase. Quicker than an an
telope 1 reached the courtyard, and fired
the staircase and wall. He cried for mer-
cy, but be found grave of flame.


In an entry found my sword. I knew
he had taken it from my room to kill me.
Going TO my room, found that the door
had been forced, and my papers scattered
in all directions. This circumstance COM
pletelly dissipated the sentiment of invol-
unlary pity with which The terrible fate of
the villain had inspired me- Boston
Evening Gazette.
Year: 1861

SYRACUSE, September 5.-The Tammany dele
gates have been admitted alone by the Conven.
ton, thus excluding the Mozart or Peace "


Wing Of the party, by q vote Of ia to 81.


There Is tremendous excitement.


The Committee on Resolutions reported a
series, setting forth that the watohword OF the
Democracy is and shall be: "ths Union must
and shall be preserved" the claim to reln.
quish State allegiance Is unwarranted by the
Constitution, and at war with its letter and
spirit secession is revolutions; that the seizure
of ports and the property Of the Government
followed up by privateering, has precipitated
the country into war |; that it is the duty of
the Federal Government to prosecute the war
with all its power and resources; that 1t is the
duty Of the people to rally to its support, until
the struggle ends with the triumph of the
Constitution and the restoration of the Union
that we hold next in guilt to the faction in
arms, northern agitators that it ia the duty of
Congress to encourage loyal citizens South
by ample guarantees and just and honorable
concessions; that it is the duty of the Govern.
ment, while putting down rebellion, TO offer to
loyal people and disaffected States u convention
of all the States for revision and amend.
ment of the Constitution that the Democracy
OF New York regard any attempt to pervert the
conflict into war for the emancipa alton of slaves
fatal to all hopes for restoration Of the Unicn,
and protest against the doctrine that any power
excepting the representatives of the people, can
suspend the writ Of hdbsas corpus; protest
against the passport system, and against the
Government establishing State police against
the assumption Of Government to repress dis.
cussion by a free press, and by refusal of mail
facilities; and finally, against the Presidents
doctrine that the States derive their authority
from the Federal Government. Tho last re.
solution concludes thus:


THAT a Democratic victory in the State would
be hardly less auspcous TO the cause Of the
Union than the triumph Of the Federal arms In
The field; therefore we hold those who are try
ing to create dissensions In the ranks of the
Democracy not only treacherous to its prin-
ciples, but disloyal to the country"
Year: 1861

The bones of man were found Oh Tuesday
last, between Scorpion Gulch and Black Greek
Stanisaus river. They are supposed to be the
remains of man who suddenly disappeared
from that vicinity some eighteen months ago,
by the name of John Block. The bones were
found buried in box about two feet square,
covered with earth. The bones are known to
be those of Block, from the fact that they were
found within few yards of the cabin in which
he lived. He was known to have beautiful
teeth, one of which he had extracted short
time previous to his disappearance, and there
was one tooth missing in the remains found
Stdnisidus lnder.


man, late from Visalia, died in his wagon,
at Stockton, on Sunday evening, January 18th,
from being poisoned by excess of drinking
The liquor is supposed to have contained par
tices of strychnine.
Year: 1861

Dar The lucky man, who drew the S120,000
orchard, is not yet known to fame The tick
ct was sold in Auburn, Placer county, and the
man who was struck with this flash of fortune
will probably turn up before long and claim
bis prize.
Year: 1861

se5- Fifteen grand jurors seeded in body
from the Caaveras Court Of Sessions, last
week, because the judge refused to allow them
compensation, and they could not afford to
serve for nothing.
Year: 1861

h3En. I'D AITERED Bu1s.-ORe8 on The
Excamngc Bank Of Attica, N. T., raised to iyes
By an ingenious operation well calculated to
deceive, have made their appearance in this
city, and our readers would do well to ecruti-
nize every bill they receive, that they may not
be swindled Another thingtn this connec-
tion- Not long since one Fuller WIS arrested
here, charged with completely in robblng Pal
mer's dry good store, on Lake street Tie vi.
brought before the Grand Jury of the Rccor-
dez's Court and an Indictment found against
him. It Is known By experienced detective
oficeFs that this person has for some time been
at the head Of agang Of men whose business
has been the extensive alteration and disposal
Of such spurious bank bills. In view of this
fact, it would be well for all in the city who
have been imposed upon in this manner to
leave description Of the issue passed upon
them and also Of the person Of the one from
whom they received it. By 80 doing they will
further the ends OF justice and aid in bringing
the business Of this gang to sudden period
Year: 1861

We are oWliYirg in the age Of Rebell-
ion. The South, not content with having
had the control of our Government almost
entirely ever since the formation of the Con
stitution, are now endeavoring to break up
our glorious Union, merely because for once
the power is taken out of her hands. Overt
acts and hostility have already been com
menced against the Federal authorities, and
where twill end, no man knows g.,


If there ever was time wsen every man
should take good newspaper, which will
keep him posted ia regard to the news Of the
day, now is that time. Such a newspaper
is the LEADER.


In addition to the important matters oc-
curing in our own country, the news from
Europe, for at least the year to come, viii be
of stirring interest," The heroic and patriotic
Garibaldi ia struggling to build up a liberal
and united government in Italy; old thrones
are crumbling, into ruin-society is in a
transition state. sl.l5. sl.5 &


The great advantages in taking Home
paper, like the Leader, over the Eastern
weeklies, are these


0Wingto our great Telegraphie arrange
ments, we are enabled to give news three to
Eve days earlier than can possibly be deliv-
cred by Eastern papers. The LEADER gives
more home news, both political and current,
than can be done by Eastern contemporaries
The postage on the LEADER is g to 26 cents
less year, than on Eastern papers. The
columns OF the LEADER will be enriched by
the efrasiousof- correspondents from all parts
Of the Union. :


There is one service that We solicit from
our Republican Friends, and that is, to lend
their aid in getting up Clubs for the coming
year. Let it be remembered that we need
just the kind OF assistance that can only be
derived from friends scattered through the
country, and if each one will feel that he
ought to act and take hold with a will, we
can commence the new year with subserip-
ton list greater than we ever had.


One hour in twenty-four spent in reading,
and ONE DOLLAR per year, will give the
running history, as sit transpires, of two con-
tinents, besides a vast amount Of information
on every subject and in every department of
knowledge. There is no man who is not
able to spare the dollar and devote the time
for such a return rtHE'


After presenting the above, we hope our
friends win exert themselves to back US in
our enterprise.


TERMS OFTHE WEEKLYLEADER.
Year: 1861

DEATH OF CAyoUR-The great Cavour is dead
With him dies half the brain, and possibly all the
fortunes of New ITALY, He has left his work incom-
plete Rome is not yet the Capital of the United
Kingdom; and perhaps the Church may again win,
with last card, the tremendous game that has so
often been played on that peninsula with the same
ultimate result The death of 'Cavour is an event
of greater significance than the battle of Soferino
or the treaty of Villafranca.-RichmondE Eraninsr.
Year: 1861

Our attention was attracted this morning
by an old man, standing with piece OF
broom corn in his hand, apparently signaling
something out in the Lake. Upon making
enquiries we learn that this man is fisher
man, whose life has been passed upon the
water in pursuit of the finny tribe, to which
profession he has brought up his boys
Some time since, bis sons, four in number,
were on fishing excursion on Lake Michi:
gan, and sudden gale, to which these inland
waters are so much exposed, springing up,
their smack was driven out into the Lake,
and all were lost. Such terrible bereave-
ment has driven the old man distracted
He was very i'll for long time, with dis.
ease induced by the loss of his sons, and
since his recovery has been insane. Wher'
ever he goes, he is constantly signaling with
whatever he may have in his hand to his
sons. as he suppOses out upon the water, anc
calling to him for help. He will remain ir
this position for hours together, gazing fix
edly upon the water, it being impossible
save by force, to distract his attention. Il
is very sad case, the old man, with his
gray hair streaming in the wind, and his lus
terless eyes, glowing with that expression Sc
peculiar to insanity, trying to render assis
tance to his perishing sons Cleveland


Herald, 5th.
Year: 1861

Some people are very apt to use harsh,
angry words, perhaps because they think
they will be obeyed more promptly. They
talk loud, swear and storm, though after all
they are only laughed at; their orders are
forgot, and their ill-temper is remembered
How strong isa kind word 1t will do what
the harsh word or even the blow cannot do !;
it will subdue the stubborn will, relax the
frown, and work wonders. Even the dog,
the cat, or the horse, though they do not
know what you say, can tell when you speak
a kind word to them. A man was one day
driving cart along the street. The horse
was drawing heavy load, and did not turn
as the man wished him. The man was in
ill-temper, and beat the horse the horse
reared and plunged, but either did not OF
would not 20 in the right way. Another
man who was with the cart, went up to the
horse, and patted him on the neck, and
called him kindly by his name. The horse
turned his head and fixed his large eyes on
the man as though he would say, II will dc
anything for you because you are kind t(
me |" and bending his broad chest agains
the load, turned the cart down the narrow


lane, and trotted on briskly as though tn,


load were plaything. Oh, how. strong j


q kind word
Year: 1861

The Supreme Court for York county,
Me-, has been in session for the September
term two weeks. The Saco Democrat gives
the following account of one Of the divorce
cases: ...I I.... l...


There have been three divorces decreed
during the creed thus far, and in connection
with one of said DEGREES there now seems to
arise some funny" questions 1t seems
that certain party in South Berwick, anx-
ious to get rid Of his spouse" pressed q
hearing upon his libel, and obtained q de-
cree during the third day Of the term. On
the fifth day Of the term the said spouse
made her appearance before the Court, and
stated that her anxious husband and his
friends persuaded her that the case would
not be called up till the second week in the
term, consequently she returned home, al
though she had defense to said libel, &c
The Court, upon these representations, or
dered the decree of divorce TO be strickeII
from the docket. Now the funny part Of
| il is, that said divorced husband went hom'
on the day of the decree-Obtained as befor'
stated-and forthwith proceeded 70 Salmol
Falls and married another lady. What hi
new wife will say, or how they will procee'
when they learn that there is in fact no de
cree or divorce from the first wife, remain


to be seem,
Year: 1861

A GooD ANswER-A short time Lefor,
Fort Sumter and its garrison of seventy mer
fell into the hands of the gallant eight thou
sand. the rebel Colonel Ripley. who was
once United States officer, sent one day
"his respects to his old friend Capt. Double
day. to which the latter returned the proper
reply. that he chad neither respect MOI
friendship for person who was traitor t,
his flag and country"
Year: 1861

STORES TO BE CLOSED AT EIGHT o'oLooK.-
notice from the dry goods dealers, is publish
ed in another column, giving notice that THEN
stores will hereafter be closed at s o'clock
every evening with the exception Of Satur-
day.
Year: 1861

NM >toLN SECOND SPEECH.


MI Lincoln replied in patriotic speech, stating n
cheeriul compliance with the request He alluded to the
original flag of thirteen stars saying that the number
increased as time rolled on and we became hapvy pow
erEul people. 'f'


Each star adding to its prosperity The future is in
the hands of the people twas such an occasion we
could reason together rearm devotion TO the
try and the principles of the Declaration OF ndcpcn-
dence.


Let US make up minds that whenever We do put n
new star on our banner it shall be fixed one never To
be dmmed by the horrors OF but brgh tened by the
contenment and prosperity of peace. Let go to
extend the area of usefulness add star upon star
til their light shall shine five hundred millions of
free and happy people"


Mr.. Lincoln then threw of his ovcrcoat in an
oil-hand, easy manner, the back woodian style of
which caused many good-natured remarks.


Rev. Mr.. Clark addressed the Throne of Grace in
an Impressive prayer, many spectators uncovering
themselves when the flag was rolled up in a man
ot-war STYLE then adjusted, signal fred and amid
the most excited enthusiasm the President elect
hoisted the national ensign.


A still breeze caught the folded bunting and
threw it out boldly to the winds.
Cheer followed cheer until hoarseness prevented
n nAnt tinrta
Year: 1861

How THE FEDERAL ARMS At LITTLE Rock WERE
SErzED.--The Little Rock (Ark.) Democrat, OF the
18th ins gives the particulars of the seizure of the
United States arms at that place, previously re-
ported in our dispatches. The Democrat SAYS:


On Wednesday more troops from Phillips, Mon
roe and Prairie counties, continued to arrive, and
by dusk there was force of four hundred men,
well armed with Minnie rifles, quartered in the
town. As our citizens were not apprsed OF any
determination to take the arsenal, and were ign0-
rant that troops had been requested from n dis
tauce to take it, their unexpected arrival produced
quite a sensation. The City Council was called
and on application to the Governor was informed
that the troops were not here by bis orders. The
troops themselves were OF different opinion and
came here, as they thought, at his command, but
whether not, they were here to take the arse
nal, and they determined to accomplish that object
before leaving. The excitement consequently con-
tinued to increase with every fresh arrival of
troops, until the citizens OF the town met and made
formal request Cf the Governor to resume the
responsibility of the movement, and in the name
of the State to demand the arsenal of the officer
in command of it. 1t was believed that Cap
tain Totten would surrender to the author
tiles of the State, rather than have a col
lisiop, but would not to a body of men dis
avowed by the Governor and acting in violation
of law, and that as the troops determined on
taking the arsenal at all hazards there would, of
course, be collision, and probably much sacrifice
of life. Consequently the Governor consented to
act, and Immediately made formal demand upon
Capt. IOtten IN the meantime, ne ordered the
three regiments of this and Saline counties to hold
themselves in readiness for emergency, and as
sembled and armed many of them at once as
could be got together so short notice. Yes
terday evening our streets presented quite a mill
tary appearance, about thousand being on pa
rade under arms


To the Governors demand for the surrender of
the arsenal, Capt Totten asked until yesterday
evening at O'Clock to consider, which was agreed
TO. at the time appointed, Capt. Totten made
known his readiness to eyacuate the arsenal, and
after the details were finally agreed upon, it was
arranged that at u O'Clock to-day, the arsenal
should be delivered to the authorities of the State.


Thus the difficulty has been happily settled, and
as far as can learn, to the entire satisfaction of
the troops. The arsenal will be delivered at u
o'clock to-day, and we understand it is the nten-
tiOn of the Governor to station there permanently
one of the companies of fifty men from Phillips
county. BY the close of the day we suppose most
of the troops will have dispersed to their homes
and city will have relapsed into its usual quiet


EXPORTS OF Rio CoFFEE.-We take from Messrs
Maxwell, Wright & Co.'s Rio circular, of 9Th
January, the following comparative statement of
the exports of Coffee during 1860, to Europe and
the United States:
Year: 1861

A SCHEME OF GENERAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
body, stimulated by Lord Broughams letter to the
Boston John Brown Committee, sends the Ex-
Chancellor report of a conversation with the late
DR.. Chalmers, in which that learned and eloquent
divine detailed his plan for abolishing slavery 1t
consisted in buying from the masters one day each
week of the slaves time and labor, with the proper
and industrious use of which the negro might
gradually earn enough to buy another day, and so
on until his emancipation should have been entirely
purchased. questionable assumption of the ne
gro's interest-industry-li at the foundation of
this scheme.
Year: 1861

1t is stated that ex-Secretary Floyd is preparing
a lengthy and elaborate defence of himself and his
official acts. He will take the ground that his acts
were justified by precedent and the necessities of
the government. That the business of the Depart
ment could not proceed without some expedient to
relieve the Treasury, and that the Treasury De-
partment and Congress are at fault in not properly
providing for the fufment of the contracts