smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1862

Tn the last foreign news we find the following


The Journal d Avranches mentions the follow
ing curious story: "a strange event occurred, O
few DAYS since, in a commune near Centance,
Manche A young man employed on farm had
married his masters daughter' and in no doing
had carried off the prize from several other
suitors, and the nuptials were kept with all the
rejoicing usual such occasions. In the even


Ing large house dog, chained up in the yard,
was heard barking violently, and was at length set
at liberty in order to quiet him The moment the
animal was let loose it ran into the house, and up
the stairs to the door of the room prepared for
the married couple, against which he began
scratching in a violent manner On the door
being opened by the persons who had followed
the animal, the dog rushed under the bed and
Immediately loud cry was heard. On looking
under, man, who had been just stranglcd By
the dog, was found, having in his hands two
loaded pistols. He was recognized as one Of the
defeated sutors of the bride, and doubtless
nedltated a sanguinary vengeance tor his disap-
pontment' # as es aGs


There was curious viii case in the Dublia Z
Court of Probate recently. james Port, Of Bally-
gillian, county of Derry, was dying OF fever.
His brother and sister got q neighbor TO draw his
WILL but, the fever was Infectious, he would
go no nearer than the barn to the testator---
whittier the sister conveyed his answers 70 the
questions put to him ms to the disposal Of his
property, the drawer of the will putting In
legacy Of ten pounds to himself without troubling
the dying about such trihe. When the
document was completed it was rcad to the testa-
tor, who understood nothing that was going on;
bat they put pen in his hand and got him 20
put his mark on the document. He died shortly
after. The jury without hesitation, declared that
the document was not the win of the deceased. :
Year: 1862

MARTIAL LAw-The Standard says that a
public meeting was held il Raleigh last week to
consider whether the citizens should apply to Pre-
sident Davis to declare martial law in Raleigh and
for ten miles around. NJ A Bedsoe, Esq, advo-
Gated martial law and Fl. W Miller, Esq opposed
it. The meeting decided against it, and the Stan
dard approves the decision remarking that there
is no necessity for martial law at this time.


If what Raleigh correspondent of the Peters
burg Express says is true it is certainly time for
martial law, or some other kind Of law, to be pro-
claimed in Raleigh The correspondent, under
date of March 18th, says:


The successes which the yankees have met
with on coast has given encouragement to
some of the disaffected in our community, and SEN
timents are openly expressed which it would be
dangerous to hint IN some communities.


In addition to the above we will state what
told us some weeks ago. respectable citizen
of this county, who was in Raleigh when the news
of the fall of Roanoke Island reached that place,
says he heard man proclaim on the street that
he had been Union man and intended to remain
a Union man, and that the Union cause would yet
triumph. The gentleman who informed of this
declaration had sick soldier, his own son, in
charge, and did not have opportunity to learn
the name of the tory who used the language we
have repeated


" call the attention Of the editor of the Stand
ard to these things, and ask him if it is not time
for martial law some sort of law to be enforced
a gainst Lincoln sympathizers and those who
waiting for an opportunity to injure the southern
cause, Is it right to allow them to go at large in
not for us is against US. Prompt and vigorous ac-
ton and watchfulness is what we need now.
Year: 1862

CONFEDERATE MoNEY.-The war has swollen
far beyond the proportions contemplated in the
beginning, and the necessary result has been a
larger issue Of Confederate money than at first
supposed probable. All were agreed at the outset
that Confederate money was better than any of
the evidences of debt afoat in the community, and
this fact has not been changed by the prodsious
growth of the war. If Confederate paper is not
good, there is good money in the South
States. Confederate money is issued for the
protection of all other property The whole oper-
ations of war are carried on by its means; and the
object of the war Is to protect our slaves from
emancipation our labour system from destruction,
our real estate from coniscatien, and PERSONAL
t6 from seizure and appropriation By the enemy.
By means of Confederate money we are defending
ali the rest of our property, and system of
labour which gives value to all property y.-Rtch-
soopT Frnnfinpr .r-
Year: 1862

OVER BATHNG.-If fish is deprived of its
scales, it will be chilled to death and reasoning
analogically and knowing, too, that the human
skin scales are destroyed by the alkali of the
soap, man may wash himself too much-may
actually wash away the scales of his body, leaving
the pores so unprotected against heat and cold
and obstructons, that death will inevitably ensue
indeed, physiological research proves that if
third Of the skin is removed from the body BY
scaldng or otherwise, fatal termination is una
vodable. Observant persons know how soon the
skin becomes pale, shriveed and tender, even on
the harder hands, if kept great deal in cold wa
ter. These suggestive considerations for those
who believe that continued water sloshings are in
dispensable to health and longevity.-H $ Jour
nal of Health.
Year: 1862

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUDGEs-Xenophon
tells this little but very instructive story con-
cernng young Cyrus:


His governor, the better to make him under
stand the nature ofjustce put this case to him;


"You see there" says he to Cyrus, "two boys
playing of different stature the lesser of them
has very long coat and the bigger very short
one; now, if you were judge, how would you dis
pose of these two garments ?"


Cyrus Immediately, and with very good reason,
as he thought, passeth the sudden sentence, "That
the taller should have the longer garment and he
that of lower stature the shorter, because this
certainly was fttest for them both"


Upon which the governor sharply rebukes him
to this purpose, telling him that, if he were to
make two coats for them, he said well but he did
not put the case to him as tailor, but as aiudge,
and as such he had given a very wrong sentence;
for judge ought not to consider what is most fit,
but what is most just-not who would make the
best use of thing, but who had the best right to
it-7Hiotson.
Year: 1862

SOME men are like cats. You may stroke the
fir for years the right way, and hear nothing but
purring; but accidentally tread on the tail, and
all memory of former kindness is obliterated.
Year: 1862

McClellan's name is already household word
in the mouths of the patriotic, but his merits will
not have been duly weighed and his proper posi-
ton assigned him until the close of the war =
Then, his grateful fellow citizens will calmly and
dispassionately review his services and assign to
him that need of credit which is his due. A mere
cursory survey of the field over which the army
operations have extended, sufices to show that
none but gigantic intellect and mind well
stored with military knowledge, could have sue
cessfully coped with the difficulties of position
50 arduoua IS that of the Commander,in-Chief-
Gen. Scott had long since noted the capabilities
of the rising hero and only few days since, Gen.
Halleck eulogized him as by far the most compe-
tent and sIillful of all our military leaders. Gen.
Halleck is himself no mean authority, and is re-
garded by his own most enthusiastic admirers,
even now, as the leading man in the service. Tes-
timonials of nature which involve the profess
ional judgment of the critic never given unless
they are deserved, and the army's favorte may
therefore consider himself booked for prominent
niche in the temple of fame. Few leaders have
set out under such favorable auspices, or with sim
liar opportunities for the attainment of personal
distinction and "Mac" has been very careful of
his reputation, not permitting even the most triv-
ial movement to be ventured upon until every
strategic resource called for by the occasion had
been exhausted He had, in his own language,
drawn fguratve anaconda around the strong
holds of Secession, by the gradual tightening of
whose folds he proceeded to crush the Kissing hy-
dra of rebellion. To fail would have been disas-
trous not only to himself but to the sacred cause
which he was engaged The existence of the ma
ton depended, therefore, so to speak, upon this
one youthful leader whom the venerable Lieuten-
ant-General of our armies had designated as the
fittest person upon whom his mantle could fall.
Of course, Mcclellan has his enemies-what truly
great man has not? But all their Vaccinations
have failed to inure him in the esteem of the Gov
ernment or the people, and he is to-day the idol
of that army which he is leading-all his arrange
ments at last fully pcrfected-by rapid strides to
victory. ry.-Herald and Mirror
Year: 1862

The WAR IN TIE SoUTHwE sT.-Recent des-
patches from Nashville convey the idea that
there is no prospect OF an immediate battle in
that direction. This may seem strange, will,
the army of Bragg on railroad line, within
twenty or thirty miles Of the army Of General
Rosecrans at Nashville-an army, doubtless.
quite competent to drive Bragg out of Ten
nessee as it was TO expel him from Kentucky.
The inquiry may next arise, why does not the
army OF General Grant push forward after the
demoraized rebel forces which were so terribly
defeated at Corinth-why, in a word is this
delay on the part of both Rosecrans and Grant?
The rains and the mud Of the opening winter
may serve as an explanations: but there may be
good military reasons for little mastery in
activity in the Southwest just at this time. We
shall not attempt to guess them; but, as all the
world knows that grand Mississippi river expe-
dition, under General McClernand and Admit
raj Porter, is shortly to move down stream
from Cairo, we may say that General Rosecrans
and General Grant are perhaps waiting for II
to come along. Meantime let II suffice that
while the rebels In the Southwest are compelled
to devote all their remaining men, means and re-
sources TO check, II possible, an advance into
the interior Of Mississippi and Alabama by tho
Union troops Of Rosecrans and Grant, the rebel
army Of Virginia must look elsewhere for rein
forcements.
Year: 1862

One or TIE REsUIrs or THE REcErr EIEc-
TI0Ns-WHoLE5ALK LBEKATrON or Stats PRI-
soEERs.-In pursuance Of an order from tho
War Department, all the political detenss In
Fort Warren were liberated on Thursday, aSd
some Of them set out for and were probably
enabled to reach. their homes in time to eat
their Thanksgiving dinners with their families
For this they are indebted to the victory won
by the conservatives et the recent elections
But for tho condemnation of the illegal snd ar
bitrary course of the administration, 80 une,
quivocally demonstrated by that event, they
might be pining for months in prison A.
curious fact connected with the release of sone
Of the political prisoners within the last week or
two is the clause added to the usual oath which
they are compelled to take on their release, viz
That they will not, at any future time, COR
mencs any action or suit against the officers Of
any loyal State or of the United States for
causing their arrest or imprisonment" Such
condition is illegal and can bind no one. Au-
thority only lies with Congress, and that not in
all cases, to cover with indemnity the acts o.
officials exceeding their powers. The useless
ness of the stipulation will no doubt soon bs
shown. The fact Of its being insisted upon
proves that those exacting it are laboring under
well founded apprehensions Of their conduct
being overhaulod
Year: 1862

MORE NAVAL Work FOR CoNGREss.-We un
derstand that one Of the earliest tasks under
taken by Congress will be an entire revision Of
the navy, with the view Of bringing IL up to
that point OF power and efficiency which the
vast sums expended upon It justify the country
to expect II has been ascertained that among
other deceits practised upon government In
connection with this branch of the public ser


vice. great injustice has been done by advisory
and other committees TO valuable OFF,
GERS who have been overslaughed or retired in
the prime Of life, and without there being the
slightest stain upon their record at the Navy
Department Without entering into the mo-
tves Of partiality, prejudice or favoritism open
ly attributed to the members Of these boards,
we think that the fact Of their sittings having
been carried on with closed doors, and with
cut the inculpated officers being afforded an
opportunity to be heard in their defence, is
reason sufficient to warrant the country in
insisting upon reinvestigation of all such
cases. Such arbitrary and inquisitorial pro-
ceedings are abhorrent to the spirit Of our
free institutions, and we trust that when
Congress does take up the subject it
will make its inquiries thorough aud search
ing go that justice shall not only be meted out
to the injured officers, but to those who have
made use Of the exceptional powers with which
they have been entrusted to crafty their per-
sonal jealousies and antipathies.
Year: 1862

. reprOach to our grsa and populous CITY, tho
law applying only to hackmen should be ex-
tended to every species Of conveyance travel
ling our roads by night; and, above oil, the law,
when thus made general, ought to be carefully
and vigorously enforced by the police
Year: 1862

the Sickles' brigade the woods on the williams.
bugh road, he stln held nearly all, and certainly
much the greater part, of the ground taken on
Some Of the Tenth Massachusetts
regiment went into their camp on Sunday and
brought away ham; but II was quoted as piece
OF dexteriY, so near were the enemy to the place,
and the camp Of the Tenth was In the rear Of ali
Couch's division


SO now on Monday morning we were apparently
TO begin the week well-to go forward and re.
occupy alive or dead the position from which the
enemy had driven US. Resolution was on every
face, and all buckled up themselves with deter
mination to do a full share of the work and not
only to retrieve what had been lost but to win
more.


1t was still dim and misty when the lines were
under arms, and but little later when the advance
of skirmishers was thrown forward Cautiously
the men went on; every step was made complete
ly sure before the next was taken, until position
battery could be posed. There battery was ac-
cordingly placed 80 an 70 command the whole
road, and again the men went on. Farther and
farther, and the enemy fell back his PIckets In
sight. 1t began to look very much as II the third
day-the day Of freoccupation-was TO be a blood
less one.


CAMP REoccuPIKD.


And so indeed 1t proved, and our men pushed
on step by step, pushing the rebels on before,
with light exchange Of fire but no serious
resistance, until we were once more entirely at
home.


FURTHER STILL.


Then they pushed on again, through camp and
beyond It, and once more they Were on the road
to Richmond; and they kept on It, aud that
night our pickets were posted within four miles
Of the rebel capital, and near to a line Of works
that Is, or represents, the celebrated last ditch
where the rebels are % make final stand


END OF THE BATTLE OF THE sKvzN PINES.


Thus the affair became complete. We had lost
our camp, the enemy held IL, and now It was re-
t:ken-ours once more, and we felt u satisfaction
In the result, that would not have been greater IL
we had retaken the camp as blOodily as we had
lost II. His departure was full acknowledg-
ment that he had failed, and was defeated In the
purpose for which be came


On the field lay even yet large number of the
rebel dead, and even some Of their wounded
were yet alive and uncared for on the third day.
Year: 1862

loUnTM OF JULY--Shnll we celebrate
the coming fourth II you say yes, is it no,
time something was Icing done about it. i
will bs disgrace TO the city. and cast a
suspicion upon our patriotism to answer in
the negative. Almost every paper va take
up lately is urging the observance Of thai
day. Az 40 one feels disposed to take tho
responsibility Of moving in this matter, We
propose that public meeting be called al
~ early day AZ possible, and then VIC car
determine the wish Of our citizens on I'll.
subject.
Year: 1862

habit Of self-abuse. To which is added observations
Female Diseases and other interesting matter OF the
Importance the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts Of their physical ability
enter that state Sent TO any address in a sealed wrap
per, ON receipt Of ten cents or four stamps.


We devote entire time and attention to the treat
the various private diseases treated of in pri-
report Our Dspensay is the only Institution of the
kind IN America which has been ablished by special
charter this fact should give it preference the
various quacks OF doubtful character be found in all
Year: 1862

sB- The New York Express of Saturday
says that the 5th Maine regiment-or what
there is left of it, about twenty five men-hav-
ing received permission to return home, ar
rived in that city from the seat of war on Fri
day evening, and that the few left in the ranks
OF the regiment, and the appearance Of the
men, gave evidence of the sad realities of war.
Ii Will probably be found that the twenty-five
men, are only fragment of what there is re-
manning of this gallant regiment-at least,
such is our hope.
Year: 1862




Parson BrownlOw is known to be q
decided pro. slavery man, but he is mo-
one of the sort who are thrown into
spasm of indignation every time thu
word freedom is mentioned He tell.
you merely, in reply of the practioa
difficulties Of emancipation, and i
would seem from conversation
he had lately with the editor of the
Evangelist, that he is not unwilling tc
see the experiment tried. The Evan
gelist says:


AS we had the privilege OF meeting
him in private few evening since
we took occasion to sound him on thi
point, wishing to see if he was as touchy
on the subject as some loyal men at the
South, who profess to love the Union
much, but seem to love Slavery more
ParsOn Brownlow, We are happy to say,
is not one of that sort. Though, as a
Southern man, he sees all the practical
difficulties in the way, and is disposed
to move slowly and cautiously, he is
not atall frightened by the mad do"
cry Of abolitionist


One of his suggestions struck us as
showing so much Of shrewdnes, and
common sense that we cannot keep il
back. He said: GAS emancipation
was an experiment, he thought it would
be we'll, before trying it on large scale,
to begin with single State, and he
would suggest that, just by way of ox-
pertinent, to see how it would work,
they should begin with South Carolina.
There he would like to see tho Govern
ment emancipato the slaves, and turn
them out to grass !"


This is good suggestion; and if there
is to be any compromise when we
come TO the settlement of the quarrel
between the North and the South, we
trust that Brownlow's motion wi Il form
part of it. Slavery is nowhere more
inveterate and powerful than in South
Carolina; and if emancipation should
succeed there, it might bo taken as
proved that it would succeed every,
where. Gen. Hunter had the same
thought in his head, but he was, per.
haps, little irregular and premature
in carrying it. into executiOn.-[N. Y
Post.
Year: 1862

To MAKE NICE PAsTE.-Take tea
spoonful Of -four, put it in teac up, and
wet it with little cold water, and stir
it up till it is as thin and Smooth as
cream-then stir it slowly into about
a teacupfuI of boiling water in tin cup,
which is kept boiling, This will make
beautiful, smooth, clear paste, and if
you stir some 6ne salt or powdered
alum into il, il will keep a Ion & time.
Year: 1862

GEN. POPE said a few days ago in
Washington, as the Chicago Tribune is
informed: "I want to kill EN- (the reb-
els.) They have got to be killed, and it
is not for me to care what the color of
the man is who will help me to put an
end to them; so bring on your niggers.
If they will fight, they shall have a
chance"
Year: 1862

Among the correspondence recently
found on board Of captured rebel YES.
eel was letter from prominent citi.
zen Of Southern State to his wifs, who
is sojourning at distance from home.
The writer of the letter had just return
cd from a visit of week or two at Rich
mond, and was writing his wife what he
saw there. The bitterness with which
he condemns the rebellion and bewails
the misery and desolation of his once
happy and prosperous section of tho
Union is poured out with all the fervor
of sincerity, and we doubt not that he
expresses the feelings and hopes oi
thousands Of others who, like him, dare
not speak openly. The letter is da-
ted the Both uItimo. lie says:


"This accursed attempt of one sec
ton to set up an independent govern.
ment must, sooner or later, fail and
fail iynominiously. l am bound in du
ty to share in the burdens, and to de
what l may to alleviate the suffering'
which the attempt has brought upon
those among whom I was born, but
will take no officee in 1.-THE highest
would be no inducement-noI will
share in the terrible responsibility
No words can depict thc horrors which
I witnessed both at Richmond and upor
my journey there and back. The
deaths then occurring at Richmond
were fully equal to one hundred anC
6fty a day. More than seventeen
ttous1nd sick and wounded are now in
The Richmond hospitals. The receu
seeming success of our arms will only
serve to accelerate the downfall Of our
short lived Confederacy."
Year: 1862

Perhaps the country hardly realizes
yet that the practical effect of the Con
fscation bill, if honestly executed &C
cordRg to its spirit, is to annihilate the
system of Slavery in the Gulf States
"All slaves" the bill provides, "of per.
sons engaged in rebellion against the
Government of the United States, OF
who shall in any war give aid and com
fort thereto, y x X taking refuge
within the lines Of the army Il 4 X
shall be deemed captivcs of war, and
shall be forever freed of their servitude
and not again held as slaves"
Year: 1862

country is working out the great problem of
its salvation, and evidently feels itself master
the solution.


The "west end" of Kentucky appears to
have been thrown into trepidation by reason
of the recent appearance there of cavalry
force under Clay King. The dispatch has it
that they succeeded in capturing 200 of the
federal cavalry, and that a sufficient force has
been sent against them to squelch them out
on sight. 1t is to be hoped that Kentucky is
not to become the scene of guerrilla war
fare, although the secesh here are mean
enough to descend to that, if they only had
the courage and the opportunity. 1t is true
that when a man becomes rebel he loses all
trace of moral principle, and is devil in the
disguise of humanity. God help the right.
Yours for the Union, NJ. d.