smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

Millions for defense: not man or dollar for ag-
gressive and offensive war.


The war has had many motives for its commence
ment: 1t can have but one result whether il last
one year or fifteen years-FNAL ETERNAL sEPARA-
TIoN, DISUNIoN. As for conquest and su6ugation Of
the South, will not impeach the intelligence of any
man among you, by assuming that you dream of it
as at any time or in any way possible. Remember
the warning of Lord Chatham to the Brstish parlia
ment: my Lords, you cannot conquer America"
A public debt of hundreds of millions, weighing US
and our posterity down for generations, we cannot
escape. Fortunate shall we be if we escape with
our liberties. Indeed it is no longer so much
question of war with the South, as whether we our
selves are to have constitutions and republican
form of government hereafter in the North and
West


In brief: am for the CONSTITUTION first and at
all hazards; for whatever can now be saved of the
UNION next and for PEACE always as essential to
the preservation of either. But whatever one may
think of the war, thing at least every lover of
liberty ought to demand inexorsbly: that it shall
be carried on strictly subject to the Constitution.


The peace policy tried: it arrested secession,
and promised a restoration of the Union. The poll
cy of war is now upon trial: in twenty days it has
driven four States and four million and half of peo
pie out of the Union and into the Confederacy of the
South. In little while longer it will drive out,
also, two or four more States and two millions or
IhIee miilions vi people. war may, lhueeu, DC Tue
policy of the EAST; but peace is necessity to the
WEST


would have volunteered nothing, gentlemen at
this time in regard to this civil war but constit
uerts, you had right to know my opinions and po-
sitions; and briefly, but most frankly, you have
them


My only answer to those who indulge in slander
and vtuperation was given in the card of the 18th
of April, herewith enclosed.


Very truly,


C. L. VALLANDIGHAM
Year: 1861

To the Editor Of the n. Y. Tribune


Sir: l see by your paper that our Federal
arm, ID to be augmented by few regiments of
sharp shooters.


Allow me through your columns to inquire IL
those men can hit the target down q steep bill!
Most people will answer yes But. Sir, hope
this suggestion will lead their officers to have
them practice. l would recommend . target
that should extend several feet above the actual
figure aimed at, that they may be able to sec
where their balls strike. Ny own experience
proves to me that all objects appear higher down
bill than they really are. This is undoubtedly
from refraction Of the air. For instance. lay
gold coin in . vessel on the bottom, and then
take position just far enough from il to see the
out or further edge. Stand perfectly still, and
let your assistant pour in water, and you will
zee much If not alI of the coip The same proves
true by putting q straight stick into water on an
angle Of about 45 degrees. Ii viii be found on
trial, Sir, that many good gunners cannot hit
down hill. Let them practice, and give rs The
results, and much oblige. JIG.
Year: 1861

How Much SLAVES ARE WORTH N WAR
The Montgomery (AlA.) Adrertiser rejoices over
the immense service Of the slaves to the rebels
as follows:


The total white population Of the eleven
States now comprising the Confederacy 10 be-
tween five and six millions, and, therefore. 10
fill up the ranks of the proposed army about
ten per cent. OF the entire white population
will be required. In any other country than
our own such draft could not he met; but the
Southern States can furnish that number of
men and still not leave the material interests Of
the country in suffering condition. Those
who are incapacitated for bearing arms can
oversee the plantations, and the negroes can 20
on undsturbed 10 their usual labOrs. In the
North the case is different; the men who Join
the army OF sutugation are the laborers. the
producers and the factory operatives. Nearly
every man from that section. especially those
from the rural districts, leaves some branch Of
industry to suffer during his absence.


The institution Of slavery in the South alone
enables her to place in the field force 20 much
larger in proportion to her white population
than the North, or indeed any country which is
Dependant entirely on free labor. The institu-
tion is tower OF strength to the South, partic-
ulariy in the present CT sis and our enemies will
be likely to find that the "moral cancer. about
which their orators are 90 fond Of prating, is
really one Of the most offensive weapons em-
ployed against them by the South. Whatever
number Of men may be needed for this war we
are confident our people stand ready to furnish.
We are all enlisted for the war, and there must
be no holding hack until the independence of
the Soulh IL fully acknowledged.
Year: 1861

DIscIPLINEIN DEATH-LOok at that noble YES
sci in yon high sea! She has sprung leak |;
all the resources on board have been called into
play for her release from the deep, but to no
avail The waters are gaining fast on herbs
yond human control. She must sink A regi
ment Of perfectly disciplined soldiers are mus
tered on deck by quick roll Of the drum; eff
GERS and soldiers promptly fill their rank and Gle
and shoulder arms! See them stand in serried
ranks and completely accoutred for a long, long
march, Not a mournful dirge, but national
anthem. is PLAYED by the band The regimental
colors huttered in the air the staff that supports
them is as firm as the stout heart of the ensign
that holds it, The array of battle is reflected in
mOurnful appearance on the lowering clouds
which seem anxious to veil the waters, rippled by
the breath of death. Insidiously does the wa
ter leap at last over the bulwarks of the gallant
and doomed ship, and down, down she goes
The martial voice Of the commandant orders,
"Present arms" A rapid succession Of orders
is calmly given and CALMLY executed; the drums
beat quicker and quicker, the muskets thump on
deck at the last word Of command; a splash al
| their fall, q surge OF the invading waters, the
drum is silenced. an army of bubbles swarms on
the surface, and calm, and silent, and steady, the
last glare of the polished steel reflects a dying
ray Of mournfu light.
Year: 1861

1t happened that Njogon. good friend of my
own, was elected. The choice fell on him, in
part because he came of good family, but
chiefly because he was favorite of the people
and could get the most votes. l do not know
that Njogoni had the slightest suspicion of his
elevation. At any rate, if he had, he slammed
ignorance very well. As he was walking on the
shore, on the morning Of the seventh day, he
was suddenly set upon by the entire populace,
who proceeded to q ceremony which is prelimi-
nary to the crOwning, and which must deter any
but the most ambitious men from aspiring to
the crown. They surrounded him in dense
crowd, and then began to heap upon him every
manner of abuse that the worst of mobs could
imagine. Some spit in his face; some beat him
with their fists some kicked him; others threw
disgusting objects at him while those unlucky
ones who stood on the outside, and could reach
the poor fellow only with their voices, assiduous-


y cursed him, his father, his mother, his sisters
and brothers, and all his ancestors to the reno
test generation. A stranger would not have
given a cent for the life OF him who was present.
" to be crowned. Amid all the noise and strug.
gle, caught the words which explained all this
to me for every few minutes some fellow, ad-
ministering an especially severe blow or kick,
would shout out, " You are not our king yet !;
for little while We will do what We please
with you. By.and-by We shall have to do your
will"


Njogoni bore himself like man, and pro-
spective king. He kept his temper. and took
all the abuse with a smiling face. When it had
lasted about half an hour, they took him to the
house of the old king. Here he was seated, and
became again the victim of the peoples curses.
Then all became silent; and the elders of the
people rose and said, tolemnly (the people re-
peating after them) "Now We choose you for
our king; we engage to listen to you and to
obey you" silence followed. and presently
the silk hat, which is the emblem of Mpongwe's
ROYALTY, was brought in and placed on Njogoni's
head. He was then dressed in a red gown, and
received the greatest marks of respect from all
who had just now abused him. Now followed a
six days festival, during which the poor king,
who had taken with the Office also the name Of
his predecessor, was obliged to receive his sub
| jects in his own house, and was not allowed to
stir out; six days of indescribable gorging Of
food and bad rum-of beastly drunkenness and
uprosrous festivity. Numbers of strangers came


in from surrounding villages to pay their respects
and all brought more rum. more palm-wine. and
more food. Everything that tended toward fes
tivity was given away, and all who came were
| Welcome
Year: 1861

NEW STYLE OF INvITATIoN.-Burl the New York correspondent of The Boston Journal, says that the present rage for visit ing and invitations in New York is this:

 " If a wedding is to come off among the ton, the mother of the bride elect takes her carriage, and instead of sending a servant up the steps as formerly, the lady alights goes to the door, rings, asks for the party invited hands the card of invitation, and then drives off in her coach It Is regarded as distin- guished invitation to have such semi-perso- nal invitation"
Year: 1861

SUPERSTITI0Ns IN CuHLDHO0D.-An cd writer says: Superstition Is the greatest burden in the world;" of the truth of which remark many persons arc sensible from Lc.r earliest childhood. Indeed superstition is the bugbear of the nursery: whereas the great aim should be to diycst children of this pernicious fear. " If too great excitabilty and power of imagination be observed in childhood, much may be done by sound discipline to restrain 1t. Let the child be protected from the sheeted spcctres of ser wants, and the boy from the schidonis and rattling curtains and pals of romance writers Let his first ideas of the Almighty he those of a God Of Mercy, who gives him every blessing-who offers himself to childhood under the most benign of characters. as talk ing little children in his arms and putting his hands upon them and blessing them. Let him be taught to see God in storms, and hear them in the wind not as the poor Indian, but by having his mind uttered to trace the regular course of Gods providence In the most striking phenomena or natural science; and we see no objection, and little difficulty, in explaining to him so much of the metaphysics as may enable him to un- rayel the associations of darkness and the churchyard."
Year: 1861

ADVANTAGES OF INTEGRIrY-Truth has all the advantages of appearance, and many more; and, upon every account, sincerity is true wisdom. As to the affairs of this world, integrity hath many advantages over all the arts of disslnulation and deceit. It is much the palmer and easier, much the safer and more secure way; it hath less of trouble and difficulty, of cntanglcment and perplexity, of danger and hazard; it is the shortest and nearest way to our end, carrying us thithor in a straight line, and will hold out and last when deceit and cunning, which continually grow weaker and less efectual, will finally fail us
Year: 1861

I'm LEAGUE between virtue and nature engages all things 10 assume Q front hostile to vice. The beautiful laws and substances of the world prosecute and whip the traitor He finds that things are arranged for truth and benefit, but there is no den in the wide world to hide a rogue. Commit a crime and the earth is made of glass. Commit crime and it seems as if coat of snow fell on the ground, such as reveals in the woods the track of every partridge, and fox, and sQuir- rel, and mole. You cannot recall the spoken word you cannot wipe out the ioot-tracll you cannot draw up the ladder, so as to leave no inlet or clue. Some damHing circumstance always transpires The laws and substances of nature-wator, snow, wind, gravitaton- become penalties to the thief
Year: 1861

DIFFICULTY is severe instructor, set over us by tho supreme ordinance of a parental Guardian and Legislator, who knows us better than we know ourselves, and he loves us better, too He that wrestes with us strength ems our nerves, and sharpens our skill Our antagonist is our helper. This amicable con- flict with difficulty obiges us to an intimate acquaintance with our subject, and compels us to consider it in all it's relations. It will not suffer us to be superficial.
Year: 1861

Hrs fool that grumbles at every little mischance. Put the best foot forward-it is an old and good maxim Don't run about and tell acquaintanccs that you have been unfortunate; people do not like to have un- fortunate men for acquaintances.
Year: 1861

A WINDTALI--It is stated that General Harney by the decease of his wife recently in Paris, has come in possession, as the property of himself and children, of S5,000,0O0 He is rising of fifty years old, and by much ser vice and exposure, is somewhat broken in health. He is the fourth on the list of our army oiicers-Scott, Wool and Twiggs com ing before him
Year: 1861

\ NOBLE SEETINEET-Some true heart las given ozprc sion to its generous nature in the following beautiful sentiment: Never desert friend whcn enemies gather round him. w hen sickness falls on the heart, when the world is dark and cheericss, is the time to try true friend. They who turn from . scene of distress betray their hypoc- risy, and prove that interest moves them. If you have a friend who loves you and studies your interest and happiness, be sure to sustain him in adyersity Let him feel that his former kindness is appreciated, and that his love is not thrown away. Real fidel- fly may be rare, but exists in the heart. Who has not seen and feltits powers? They deny its worth who never loved friend, or labored to make friend happy"
Year: 1861

IF there be one thing on earth which is truly admirable, it is to see Gods wisdom blessing an inferiority of natural powers, where they have been honestly, truly and zealously cultivated.
Year: 1861

Y AM OFFERING MY ENTIRE STOCK OF A Dry Goods at Cost and ten per cent. Every body Is invited to call and see for themselves, My goods are inferior to none in this market, anu my object in selling off at cost and carriage is to enable me to replenish with a stock which will De bought exclusively with cash.

 nov3-tf LEVIN HARRISON.
Year: 1861

As indicated by the title, we now furnish the
paper at the unprecedented low price of
ONE DOLLAR PER TEAR!i
Or barely more than the price Of the paper upon


which II is printed. 1t is our determination to


make the WEEKLY STAR not only the largest
and handSomsst Dollar Newspaper in the United
States, but that 1t shall absolutely be
The BEST FAMILY WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN THE
WoRLD.m


II contains the very fullest, freshest, and mos,
Important details Of all that transpires at the
Seat Of Government; editorials on all the impor
tant topics Of the times; the news Of the week;


interesting correspondence from all parts of the
world; capital stories; humorous and graphic


sketches, and the pick of the floating miscellany
Of literature and gossip.


The DOLLAR STAR has as permanent feature


a carefully prepared


AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.,


embodying whatever may be of interest to farm.


ers in the transactions Of the Interior Department
the Smithsonian Institution, and the u. s. Agri-
cultural Society. Gardening and Horticulture


also receive due attention in this department
Of the paper, and we also give each week a
choice budget Of Household Recipes for our lady


readers; also, Recipes for the Workshop, together
with an official list of all the new inventions
issued from the Patent Ofsee each week
In short, 1t il our purpose to give our reader,


varied, rich, and sparkling variety of the
reading that at once instructs and entertains
| but aiming to make WASHINGTON News AMI
GOSSIP our spsetdI,ty, in accordance with the
views set forth above.


Believing it to be better to sell many papers al
low price than few at high price, we have
determined to offer the following
Year: 1861

Complimentary Beneft-NIiss Bateman is
to be the recipient of a complimentary benefit
at the Theatre tonight, and we hope it will
prove SUBSTANTIAL as well as complimentary;
for, in the few opportunities we have had Of
seeing the young lady on the stage, we have
formed high estimate of her dramatic ac-
compiishments. She is it may be said with
OUT exaggeratlon, true votary of the profess
sion, for her stage education commenced in
her infancy, and her very nature seems to
have been imbued with the lessons so long and
arduously studied. We are gratified to record
the success which has crowned her efforts
and gladly contribute our words of encomium
to cheer her on her path. The entertainment
tonight will commence with a new drama.
winch IS highly spoken of, and which was
written for Miss Bateman, en- titled the .Ro-
nance of Poor Young Woman The bene-
nclary sustains the character of Nora O'Neil.
A favorite comedy, called the "Jacobite: or.
Wiid Ducks" Will conclude the performance


This will be positively the last night of Miss
Bateman s engagement this season
Year: 1861

The WINE WE DRISx-By some recent de-
velopment in the Court of Quarter Sessions
at New York, a fact Of interest to wine drink.
ers becomes exposed. A witness EMPLOYED in
a wine store testified that some wine sold by
him was made of what was called "turniu
juice" This was "made To sparkle by gas
made from vitriol and marble dust and then
labeled champagne"
Year: 1861

New YORK May "a dispatch to the Times from
Baltimore says the Legislature re-sssembed to day
The SeCessionists it is said will attempt to call
convention If they do, the Union men will insist
that the question of Convention" or "No COnven-
tom shall be referred TO the people at the election
for delegates.


A Baltimorean had an interview with Gen. Butler
last night, who said that Northern troops must
march in safety over the ground where Massachu-
sets blood was spilled and if they were attacked
from the houses e houses would be blown up.


A Herald dispatch says it is currently believed
that the President will issue another proclamation
to-day announcing the intention of the Government
to repossess the Federal property taken by the reb
els, and deal summari!y with all hereafter found
resisting ts authority


Advanced posts are to be established within
circuit of 20 miles of Washington, extending into
Virginia in order to protect the agricultural dis
tricts which supply the Capital. The city of Wash
ington is placed under semi-martal law, and Lieut.
Ewood is appC inted Provost. Martial law does not
extend to civilians, though close supervision win
be made over their movements.
Year: 1861

The Cairo correspondent Of the St. Louis Journal
writes under date Of the Cd:


Gen. Swift came down yesterday for the purpose
of taking the outside companies 70 Springfield to be
accepted and take the necessary oath to be enrolled
in the regular service. He will take this command
to Chicago to await orders. The Chicago artillery
refused to take the oath or go oSpr1ngfsld, and
are consequently here rather on the Independents
order
Year: 1861

As some maliciously disposed persons have
taken pains to circulate story to the effect that
the SMOKY HILL AND REPUBLICAN UNION has been
started merely as a campaign paper. and as soon
as the election is over it will be suspended, We
beg leave TO state that this paper is to be per-
manent thing in Junction City. We have come
back to Junction City to stay just as long as we
can make an honorable living; and judging
from the success we have already met with We
think the paper will afford clever subsist-
ence for ourself-and family, if we had one.
No doubt other stories are in circulation detri-
mental to our interest and The interest Of this
paper. When we find out who the authors (and
we know there are more than one) Of these LIES
are, we shall surely publish them, and perhaps
call them some pretty hard names.
Year: 1861

In assuming the arduous duties incumbent
upon the editor of public journal at the pres
ent exciting period of our national existence,
we feel it part of our duty to define clearly
our position, and the principles that shall
actuate and guide US in the discharge Of our
duties as public journalist.


1t is known 10 many Of the citizens of this
county and Western Kansas, that We have
been connected in different capacities with the
press IF Junction City, since its Inauguration,
over three years ago. Our former actions in
the political world have been very limited !;
whatever they were, We deem them Of no
imp ortance in influencing US how to act while
our government is assailed by traitors, and our
constitution trampled upon, and laws defied.


In the present perilous condition of our once
happy land, We feel it to be the imperative, as
we'll as solemn duty of all true patriots of our
country to ignore all party platforms, with
their attendant prejudices, and take their
position upon the broad platform of the Con-
stitution, fully resolved to defend that sacred
instrument against the assaults Of its enemies,
whether they emanate from the North, South,
East, or West. Treason and open rebellion,
in all its horrid forms, now exists in our once
peaceful land Civil war, with all its horrors.
is now upon u.s. aud we do not consider it right
that we should step to inquire what party
those traitors and invaders belonged hereto
fore. or what were the former political antece
dents of the President of the United States.
But it is to us clearly our duty to rally around
the Constitution, and the glorious old flag OF
our country, in one common cause for the
preservation and perpetua.ion OF our glorious
Union, and under that proud old banner,
whose ample folds have guarded and protected
us during the whole period Of our political
existence-which has raised US from an infant
republic to the position of tie greatest nation
ON earth-the pride of ourselves, and the adj
miratior of the world. We shall know no
party but the party of the Union, so long as
there remains an armed traitor upon our
sacred soil, AMI to the success of that party
we shall assiduously labor with all the zeal,
energy, and ability We possess. Earnestly
trusting we shall have the cooperation OF all
Union-loving men, whether Democrats or
Republicans, without regard to past political
differences.


In conducting the UNION, we shall, in the Ian,
guage of JACKSON, :: Take the responsibility,
unawed by fear or unbribed by gam, uncon-
trolled or influenced by any man, party, or
clique, save that party who marches and keeps
step to the music of the Union.