smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

HEALDsBuRG LAND Troubles. The Sonoma
County Democrat says:


We had hoped when the Sheriff placed Mr.
Bailhache in possession of his lands, last
week, that we would hear of no more trouble
in that neighborhood but such, it seems, is
not the case. On last Friday night the Off
GERS in possession of the premises were noti-
fed by party of thirty or forty squatters
they must leave, and as they refused to do
so, all but one Of them was driven off. As
Joseph Boggs, a boy of II years, was retreat
ing from the house, he was fired upon and
shot in the thigh. AT first the wound was
thought to be very dangerous, but he is now
recovering We trust. for the good of all
concerned, that reason will prevail with
these men, and that they will submit their
grievances to the Courts of law, and not com.
init such rash acts as will inevitably get them
into deeper trouble.
Year: 1861

Ex-PREsDENT PIERCE ON THE CRIsIs.-
At Concord, N. H., on the night Of the


goth ult., Ex.President Pierce made an eIo-


quent and patriotic speech, of which the
following is On extract, in which it will be
seen that that distinguished citizen does
mot believe aggression by arms is q suit
able or possible remedy for the existing
evils"


b. ], for one, will never cease to hope as
long as the fratricidal strife is not more
fully developed than at tho present time,
that some event, some power, may yet in
tervene TO save us from the worst calamity
that ever depended over q nation. The
opinions OF many Of the vast crowd before
me, with regard TO the cause which has pro
duced the present condition Of public affairs,
are known to me, and mine are well known
to you. I do not 6eliees aggression By arms
IS suitable or possible remedy for ths eristiEg
erils. Still, neither Of these matters ought
to be considered now; they may well be
waived, nay, they must be, until we have
seen each other through our present trials
and future dangers. Should the hope which
l have expressed not be realized, which,
may be, beneAcent Providence forbid aud
q war Of aggression is to be waged against
the National Capital and the North, then
there IS no way for Us as citizens Of the old
thirteen States but to stand together and
uphold the flag to the last, with all the
rights which pertain to it, and with the
fidelity and endurance Of brave men. 1
would counsel you to stand together with
one mind and one heart, calm, faithful and
determined, but give no counsel to passion
and violence. which are really unjust, and,
often in periods like these, be the harbin-
gers Of domestic strife-be Just to your
selves, just to others, true to your country,
and may God, who has SO sgually blessed
our fathers, graciously interpose in this
hour Of darkness, and save both extremities
Of the country, and to cause the old flag
to be upheld by oil hands and all hearts.
Year: 1861

Provision, too, should be made fo,


settling the African in Hayti, Centra


or South America, and let the race form


nation by itself. Liberia has served


glorious purpose in teaching the


world that these oppressed and wretched


people are capable Of supporting them
selves and of self-government. I look


upon the republic of Liberia as the bud
yes, the full blown hope of the whole
of Africa, and wish it every encourage
ment and success. But it is too many
thousand miles for us to transport four
millions Of slaves. This age has not
the time and patience requisite to such
task.


4-vrBnt our own continent has room ,saf-
ficient, with soil, climate, and produc-
tions, suitable for the accommodation
of this people, who in the mysteries of
Providence has been thrown among US.
| Transportation to the places named may
be made practical reality. The good
of both races require their separation.
Ages of oppression, ignorance, and
wrong, have made the African a being
inferior in intellect and social attain
ments to the Caucasian, and whilst to-
gether we shall always have low, cring-
ing servility on the one hand, and
lordly domination on the other, it is
better for both parties that each enjoy
the honors and responsibilities of ma
tionality Of his own. In such an event
our common humanity would make a
vast stride toward perfection.


As such proclamation might have
the effect to liberate the slaves of many
loyal citizens, | would cheerfully give
my consent to have them paid out of
the national treasury for any loss they
might sustain. Let US dare to do right,
trusting to the principle, that right
makes might; and the great republic,
once the wonder of the world, will
emerge from these troubles purer,
wealthier and stronger than ever.


These are among the reasons why
freedom to all should be the watchword
of the Kansas Brigade. and would to
God l could publish it throughout the
army, aud to the whole nation. Let
the wind watt it over the prairies of the
West. Let the thunder of our cannon
speak it in the ear of traitor tyrants-
Let the mountains of Pennsylvania,
Virginia and New England echo it to
all their people; let the sound swell
from earth to heaven, and the Great
God of angels and men, as its patron
and friend, will give it success.


Again l thank you, friends of Indi-
ana and of the Kansas Bridge, for the
of this occasion. I bid
you all hearty good night.


Cheer after cheer then rent the air.
The Kansas boys then left for their
tents, evidently little proud of their
and the Indianians were
not in the least inclined to relinquish
their birthright interests in the earnest
and eloquent advocate Of liberty, jim
Lane.
Year: 1861

My Charlie has gone to the war,


Ny Charlie so brave and tall;
He left his plow in the furrow,


And few to his countrys call.
May God in safety keep him,


My precious boy-my all.
My heart is pining to see him,
l miss him every day;
My heart is weary with waiting,


And sick of the long delay.
But know his country needs him,
And could not bid him stay.
l remember how his face flushed,


And how his color came,
When the fash from the guns of Sumter
Lit the whole land with fame,
And darkened our country's banner
With the crimson hue of shame.
"Mother," he said, then faltered-
felt his mute appeal;
paused-if you are a mother,


You know what mothers feel,
When called to yield their dear ones
To the cruel bullet and steel.
My heart stood still for moment,
Struck with a mighty wee;
A faint of death came o'er me-
lam mother, you know
But sternly checked my weakness,
And firmly bade him go"
Wherever the fight is fercest,
know that my boy will be;
Wherever the need is sorest


Of the stout arms of the free.
May he prove as true to his country
AS he has been true to me!
My home is lonely without him,
Ny heart bereft Of joy
The thought of him who has left me
My constant sad employ;
But God has been good to the mother,
She shall not blush for her boy.
Year: 1861

A foreign paper tells of an ingenious
smuggling trick practised on the from
tier near Mile. Some boys sent up a
gigantic kite, and followed it across the
frontier line into Belgium. There d
man attached to the tail several bundles
Of cigars and large one of tobacco
The kite was again raised, and the boys
quietly returned into France without
paying duty on their booty.
Year: 1861

In the course of his great speech. re-


Gently delivered at Bridgeport, Conn,


Daniel s. Dickinson said: Il know not


where this terrible war is to terminate:


I know full weil-my heart teaches me-


all experience teaches me-that if this


great rebellion can be put down at all.
it is to be put down by power. You
can never nurse rebellion; it is one of
the foulest crimes on earth, for it in
cludes every other, and there is no
crime in this dark catalogue but what
has been consulted in this terrible and
wicked war. I invoke my fellow citi-
zens everywhere, without distinction of
party, without regard to party lines,
Offering up all upon the altar of their
coutry to come up and help to put it
down. Come forward young men, and
volunteer, enlist, march away, t. the
battle field and put down this rebellion.
Aged men, come up and counsel your
wisdom, and inspire patriotism, and
point to the noble deeds of our ances-
tors to show that blest is the memory
Of him who renders service to his coun-
try. Let woman - offering up her
prayers and incalculating lessons of
purity and peace-let her lend her gen.
tie influence, her mighty, controlling,
heaven born influence, to cheer our men
to go and fight this great battle for
country that has protected her sex, that
has elevated her to condition which
woman has nowhere else been elevated
to in the history of the world Let lit
tie children invoke Gods blessing upon
those who shall rally around their
country, to save that country to them,
in order that they may enjoy the herit-
age that their fathers bequeathed them.
Let all come together as one commu-
nifty, laying aside the miserable selfish
ness of politicians, and their cold calcu-
latins schemes-lay aside all, and come
together with one heart, and that heart
generous, open, liberal, sincere, to put
down this rebellion, and put it down
forever. Great applause.
Year: 1861

The POPULATION OF HELL.-It hns been estimated
that there are at this time earth about 10 millions Of
Jews 1z0 millions of nominal christians, lac millions of
mahomeans and $50 millions Of pagans, making in all
SEQ millions of sous-a of which must pass from time
eternity in the of at least century, and
thing like the number perhaps less have passed
on in 4 like manner for many centuries past, and
number equally great if not greater will continue to
pass till time shall be no more if anybody tell
when that will be: The great question, which all the
world cannot solve and which has caused SO much un-
easy eommotion is-whence came they, whittier bound
and to what final end2 Now who, of all the wse-acres
in the world and this highly gifted city (''the hub of
the universe who profess know all things both on
earth and in heaven also in he'll tell how many
Of the human family have within six thousand years or
since the time of ADAM passed through this their
pilgrimage to the eternal world and what disposition
the Almighty has made of them? Some say that the
drops OF water in the sea- and grains of sand upon its
shores would bear comparison with their numbers
yet it is less true, that they have lived, died. and
gone-God only konws where


If the doctrine of partial salvation, taught by the
orthordox Of the present and past ages be true what
portion Of the afore-named 500 millions of souls may
we conclude to 90 to heaven in the course century
and what portion consigned by the ayowed sanction
of orthodoxy to the torments OF neveTending hell? Do
onehalf of those pous souls whose faces on Sunday
out-vie the enongaen of the Pharisees escape this
hell by means of their goodness and piety when
tried by the square of their doctrine? ANY one
acquainted with their doctrines viii readily join Us in
saying-not oneourth! But for the sake Of the cause
of orthodoxy let US allow half, and then see what will
be the product of century the parties thus contend


ing for mankind like vtures for the fallen beasts the


field By the doctrine of orthodoxy taken in the great
est pentitude, the pagans mustgo to he say o00
600 the mahometans say l4o, 600 coo the jews-head


long, 100000 nominal christians say one half, So
000 600, making for the devil IN all PIC 100000 and
for the Almighty only 50, 600. Thus do dispose
of orr enO C0n fa5a FRosfon Trxeetigator
Year: 1861

tried the effect Of introducing into the entrance Of rat


holes runs or hiding places small portions of chloride
of lime or bleaching powder, wrapped in calico, and
stuffed into the entrance holes and thrown loose by
spoonfuls into the drain from the house. This drove
the rats away for a twelFemonth; when they returned
sneS we're treated in the manner With like effect
Year: 1861

of the streets.


SEC. !. Ii shall be unlawful for any person to
throw or deposit, or cause to be thrown or depos-
tied in or upon any of the streets of the Town Of
Auburn; any decayed vegetables or fruit offa
filth or rubbish, or any dirt rock or other sub
stance or material of any nature or description
whatever.


Sec 2. Any person offending against the pro
visions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
before any Justice Of the peace of the county shall
be fined in any sum not exceeding Twenty-Five
dollars. or in default Of the payment Of such
fine shall he imprisoned at the rate of two dol
lars per day until the same is paid:


Prouidcd That any person may deposit dirt or
rock in the streets after having obtained q writ
ten permission in writing from majority Of the
Board Of Trustees.


find Prorided also. That this Ordinance shall
not apply to the depostinq of building material
in front of any building in process of erection or
repair


SEC. 3. 1t shall be the duty of the Marshal to
Town are kept free from distractions OF any ma
ture or kind. He shall cause any such obstruc-
ton to be Immediately removed; and he shall
receive for such duty in each case three dol
and may sue in his own name and recover judg
ment against the person causing such obstruction,
before any Justice of the Peace of the county.
for the amount of his fee and all expenses incur
red in such removal.


SEC. 4. Ordinance No. is hereby repealed.
Passed April lth. 1861.


HIRAM r. HAWKINS,


President Board of Trustees.
Year: 1861

BS- The editor of the Dayton (Ohio)
Empire, thus speaks his mind to the Lin
colnites, who seem inclined to suppress
the free press and freemen;


THE SPIRIT OF MoBocRAoY. Since the
return of the Dayton volunteers there
have been stndious efforts on the part of
the Dayton journal, and certain Republi-
can men of property, to incite mobs
against the Empire office and Democrats
who do not justify this war. We have but
a few words to say on this subject. We
desire to call the attention of property
holders to the fact that we are doing a le-
gitimate business, under the protection of
the Constitution and Laws of the State,
holding ourselves amenable for any viola
tion thereof. Those therefore, who are
urging others to destroy our property, are
melting to violation of the law-are rem
dering their property responsible for the
safety of our own, for we tell these gentle
men that if the barriers interposed for
our protection by the laws are broken over
by them or their emissaries, the doctrine
of retaliation will be enforced


1t is we'll known that by far the largest
portion of the propertyin this city is own
ed by Republicans-vthat when the spirit
of lawlessness once breaks loose in our
midst-twenty Republicans will suffer
where one Democrat is molested, We tell
these gentlemen frankly, that the first mob
started in this city by the Republicans
against Democrats will become the signal
for inaugurating in our midst strife at
once bloody, vindictive and destructive.
If they desire to taste the bittar fruits OF
civil war, they have but to commence mob
bing and they will get their hearts FILL
Such attempts to browbeat, and by brute
force compel Democrats to sing peans to
the Illinois rail splitter are about played
out and it is high time such conduct was
stopped,


Mobs are much more easily raised thar
controlled when raised, They respect
neither the rights Of property or of per
sons. They would as quickly destroy I
finely furnished and expensive dwelling, I
store, Bank, as to destroy printing of
fee. AS for our course, we will only say
that we feel that we are right, and thu
feeling, we shall yield not an inch, ever
though we were certain our Office would b
mobbed We shall continue in our cours'
regardless of all consequences. w
have been indorsedby the Democracy o


Montgomery with an enthusiasm an'
unanimity never excelled. We shall no
, betray their confidence.
Year: 1861

We have published, elsewhere in our pa
per this morning, an abstract of the reve
nue. law, passed by Congress at the session
just closed. We must confess we hav'
been astounded at the enormity of severa


of the provisions of the act in regard t.


the collection of the direct tax imposed tc


carry on Lincoln's infamous war. The


54th section of the act authorizes the col


lectors of the tax and their assistants to


ARREST AND COMMIT TO PRISON whoever


neglects or refuses to pay the tax. 1t is
said ''whom the Gods intend to destroy,
they first make mad" 1t appears to us
that Lincoln and his Administration are
rushing swiftly to destruction. We had
supposed that imprisonment for debt had
long ago been abolished; but Lincoln S
Government needs money to carry on the
war, and must have money, and hence who
ever refuses to pay his tax collector must
be Imprisoned. We subjoin the obnoxious
section of the bill, and bespeaklfor it a
careful perusal


The several collectors and assistants ap-
pointed under the authority of this act
may, if they find property to satisfy the
taxes assessed upon any person or author
ity of the 49th section of this act, and
which such person neglects to pay, as here
inbefore provided, shall have power, and it
shall be their duty to arrest such person
and commit him to prison to be held in
custody until the same shall be paid with
interest thereon, at the rate of six per cont
per annum, from the time when the same
was payable as aforesaid, and all fees and
charges of such commitment and custody.
And the place of custody shall in all cases
be the same provided by law for the custo-
dy Of persons committed for any cause by
the authority of the United States, and the
warrant of the collector, stating the cause
of commitment, shall be sufficient authcri-
ty to the proper officer for receiving and
keeping such person. in custody until the
amount of said tax and interests, and all
fees and the expense of said custody, shall
have been duly paid and discharged which
fees and expenses shall be the same as
are chargeable under the laws of the Uni
ted States in other cases of commitment
and custody. And it shall be the duty of
such collector to pay the expense of such
custody, and the same, with his fees, shall
be allowed on settlement of his accounts.
And the person so committed shall have
the same right to be discharged from such
custody as may be allowed by the laws of
the State or Territory in the District of
Columbia, where he is so held in custody,
to persons committed under the laws of
such State or Territory for the non-pay-
ment of taxes, and in the manner provided
by such laws; or he may be discharged at
any time by order of the Secretary of the
Treasury.
Year: 1861

THE "MERRIMAo BArTERY,--It would
seem that the hull of the Merrimac at Nor.
folk is being converted into an iron eased
battery. IF so she will be a floating for
tress that will be able to defeat the whole
navy of the United States, and lombard
its cities. Her great size, strength, power
full engines and speed, combined with the
invulnerability secured by the iron casing,
will make the dispersal or destruction OF
the blockade feet an easy task for her. =
Her immense tonnage will enable her to
carry an armor proof against any proietile,
and she could entertain herself by throw.
ing bonn mbsinto Fortress Monroe, even, with
out risk. We hope soon to hear that she
is ready to commence her ayonging carser
on the seas.
Year: 1861




Dear Chronicle: : Fearing that yo'
would lose sight of the 14th Regiment, an,
forget ME altogether, / conclude, once more
to thrust myself into notice. We have a
last about reached the end of our pfesen
march, and the 18th is encamped within
the neighborhood of Huntersville, As fol
your humble correspondent. he sits in 9
nice comfortable room in the beautiful
town above named, a ministering angel
to two sick comrades, And just here lei
me say word about the ladies of Staunton,
God bless them 1t would do your soul
good to see the spirit manifested by them
The sick who fall into the hands of the
good people here will ever cherish their
memory, amid the heat of battle, the bloom
of after life, and the hoary frosts of age
have always had an exalted opinion of
Virginia ladies, and yet my acquaintance
with them but raised them higher in my
estimation.


The Hospitals here, of which there are
two-the celebrated and beautiful Deaf
and Dumb Institute having been converted
into one-are kept as nice and clean as
any parlor in Clarksville The rooms are
we'll ventilated, and the patients receive the
best attention possible under the circum-
stances. The ladies are not unfrequent
visitors, and again ask Heavens blessings
upon them.


Have you failed to keep up with our
travels since we left Camp @? Then you
may look at my clog g-book," from which
you will perceive we halted two weeks at
Haynesville, amongst the mountains of
East Tennessee; where, by the way, it
rained every other day to dispel the monot-
ony of clear weather. We were glad to
get away from Haynesville, and have since
been "laying over and going on, until we
have at last approached to within less than
a thousand miles of the enemy. There are
thousands of brave andlcheerful boys pass
on Little prudence puts her hand on
my lips and says must not tell where.
But no matter; they are going to vIcTo-
RY. Our boys begin to think they will
have some fighting to do at last but as
sure you they have screwed their courage
up to the sticking point" and will give a
good account of hemselves-better, at any
rate, than Madame Rumor gave short
time after we left you.


l have seen several heroes from the bat
tie of Manassas, with honorable scars" !"
and some very sensitive ones. They give
some interesting accounts of scenes which
came under their immediate observation,
but which I will not here repeat. They
all say, however, that the Yankees cannot
stand cold steel, but can beat any body on
the "double quick" they ever saw. l have
also seen sevesal trophies captured from
the enemy, and therefore assure you that
there has actually been battle at Manas-
sas, even if the telegraph did say SO.


am anxious, together with my recover
ing friends, to join our boys before the
next .foot-rdce comes off, and will be off
from here soon, and will not then, proba-
bly,, be able to send you another squib for
some time. However, when the foot-race
comes off, I'll try to let you know who beats.


Yours truly, CHUM.