smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

The last number is greater than the
present population OF Great Britain


France, Spain and Prussia together. and
far greater than any number of civilized
people ever yet united in one nation. Yet
with this population the United Sta
would have twenty eight inhabitants to
the square mile-less than one third the
present density of the population of New


York State, which is nearly ninety four
10 the square mile.


There is perhaps no doubt in any ones
mind that the whole territory of the Uni
ted States is, on the average, naturally
capable. Of supporting population as
1~si@7 ~ slpat f--hiazsachuSetts- Yet
that State now has one hundred and
seventy three Inhabitants to every square
mile, and the United States, when equally
well peopled, will contain 619, 100000 Of
inhabitants. 1t seems very long time
to look forward to the end of this cen
tury, but the country now has nearly
fourteen times the number Of people for
whom the Federal Constitution was first
framed aud the child born this year, if
it attain the age Of three score and ten,
will, in all probability, be a citizen of
nation of 322 100000 people; nation
greater than the Christendom Of to day
a nation of which the greatest empire of
modern times, in wealth, in military
strength, and in the volume Of iuteli-
gent minds, and number of skilled hands
at work within it, would form but pro
vince
Year: 1869

SHOOTING ACCIDENTAL son of Mr.. Charles
Emory near Milford, and younger sister, one
day last week, were in the woods together after
grapes, and had taken along with them an old
gun that had lain about the house for long
while. The lad was foolishly looking down the
barrel while the girl was playing with the trig.
ger when the gun somehow or other went off,
the contents passing through one side of the
head, some of the shot imbedding themselves
in the skull and one or two penetrating the eye.
The Mutual Friend learns that he is slowly
recovering, but with the loss of one eye and
probably the other.
Year: 1869

is not quite cold enough Overcoat and vet ono fool
S'y Mitnout one To meet that difficulty you should bu
youSelI one OF Manamaker IL Browns FALL OyeTcOatsins


thg Tor this OF the year They are beautiful an
beautifully cheap They have them low as five dollars
Year: 1869

HEBREW LADIES MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Thursday the Goth instant has been setaplrt
by the ladies of this Association for payiug
their tribute to those who ''sleep their last
slum ber 1" In the section under their charge at
the Jewish cemetery. At the formal ton Of this
Society, the 10th was determined on rs IN ap-
proprate day, but rs its observance had TO be
deferred each year on account OF the scarcity
of flowers, they decided at their last meeting
TO make the Goth the day for their annual cee-
bration. Let them who feel an in terest join
them in their sacred work next Thursday At
the cemetery, which is situated near the
Shockoe Hill Burial Ground.
Year: 1869

THE FEAST OF WEEKs.-The Jewish festival
of Shaber .ngote, or the Feast of Weeks, COM
mences this evening. 1t is observed i'll obedi-
ence TO the Divine command, "And ye shall
count unto You from the morrow after the
Sabbath first day of Passover from the day
ye brought the sheaf of wave Offering. There
shall be seven complete Sabbaths. Even unto
the morrow after the seventh Sabbath shall
ye number fifty days" From the counting of
weeks, therefore, this festival derives its
name. On the flfteth day an offering was
brought to the Lord of the first fruits of the
land. But, besides this, the first day of the
festival is the anniversary of the giving Of the
ten commandments to Israel from the heights
of Sinai, when this people, who had been re-
Gently groaning in bondage, were singled out
the recipients OF light from Heaven and TO
be promugators of L knowledge OF the true
God in an age OF darkness and superstition.
This light they have preserved from genera
ton TO generation, and it still exists, though
centuries have passed, rs the inheritance of
the Congregation of jacob"
Year: 1869

On ALL PUBLIC Oh PRIVATE SALES OF REAL
ESTATE MADE BETWEEN THE FIRST DAY OF
JANUARY AND THE FIRST DAY OF JULY THE
PURCHASER PAYS THE TAXES FOR TIE PRE-
SENT YEAR, BUT on ALL SALES BETWEEN THE
FIRST DAY OF JULY AND THE THIRTY-FIRST
DAY OF DECEMBER TIE SELLER PAYs THEM.
Year: 1869




For six years last past majority of the
Board of Supervisors for this county has con-
sisted of those who the Republican party
elected During that period we as Demo
Gratis had nothing to expect at their hands,
other than an honest discharge of Their duty
| for the welfare of the county. Whenever the
Board was called upon to perform political
act we had nothing 10 say. 1t would have
been of no use for Democrat to have advis-
ed, or asked anything from them, their acts
were characterized throughout with strict
partizanship. Whenever vacancy occurred
in any Office, or any appointment was to be
made, which they had the power to fill, they
did not listen to the petition of any Demo
crat, but acted under the advice of the bell
wethers of the great 'loyal" party. They
would not even create election precincts CT
appoint Inspectors and Judges of election,
except as directed by the "bosses" or their
central committe, and these were often made
regardless of the convenience of the people,
aud always with the single object of party
success. The election of November last, In
the second revenue district, secured Demo-
cratic majority in the board, which we be-
lieve entities us TO expect that these Super
visors will perform their duty strictly ard
honestly for the public welfare and with f.
deity to the party that placed them in power.
So long time transpired, during which
Democrats were not entitled to "say so, ="
that they are now watching with peculiar in
terest, the acts of their representatives in
this board. As they do, so shall they be
Judged. If they are recreant to the great in
terests of the community entrusted to them,
or false to the party that has promoted them,
they will have no cause to complain if their
acts are sharply criticised in the future.


1t is their duty to see that the property OF
the county is properly assessed. that the tax
collectors do not fail to collect all the revenue,
that some are not required to pay licenses
and taxes, while others are allowed to go
Free 1t is their duty to attend strictly to the
duties imposed on them by law; and not at
tempt to interfere with other officers or their
duties where it is not plainly required of them.
If they attend to their own legitimate busi-
ness strictly and fairly, letting things alone
with which they should not meddle, they
will satisfy the expectation of their constit-
uents, if not uf themselves.
Year: 1869

-
~ of Tuolumne. In the District c. urt cf the Fifth Ju
dicia DStaict.Iames Boyd Plaintiff Allen Oliver
and W Harris. Defendants Action brought in the
District Court OF the Fifth Judicial District and the
plant filed in the said County of Tuoumne in the office
the Clerk of said District Court.


The people of the Of California, send greeting tC
Allen Oliver and W N Iarris.-You are hereby required
appear in action brought against by the above
named Plann the District Court of the Fifth judicial
District and for the County Of Tuoumne, and To
the complaint filed therein "a copy Of which accompanies
this summuns) within ten days, exclusive of the day OF
service) the service this unmonsf
within this county; if rved out of tis county, but
within this Judicial District within twenty DAYS or il
served of said District then within forty days-or de-
fault will lie taken against you


The said action is brought to obtain Judgment against
you for the 3 dollars with interest and
suit. said of S213 is alleged by Es Plaintiff 10 be
balance due him for work and labor reformed by him
your certain quartz mine and MILL situated James
said comfy also to obtain order Of fnrec
lien described in complaint ordering the sale of all
the property therein forth satisfy said JUDI and
such other and further relief is in accordance
with equity and good conscience and If fail appear
and the said complaint above required the plaa
tiff will take default against and apply TO the court
for the relief pray ed for in complaint.


GiNeI. under my hand and the Seal Of the District


Court of the Fifth Judicial District, this 10th


day of February. in the year of our Lord one
Il. thousand eli eht hundred and sixty nine.


X. L. GARDINER. Clerk.


By l. J. POTTER Dept
Year: 1869

We learn that our Supervisors will meet
those Of Stanislaus county at Knights Fer
ry on the 23rd day of this month, for the pur-
pose of trying to agree upon settlement OF
the amonnt due from that county to Tuoum-
me- 1t is to be hoped that satisfactory ar
rangement may be made without our Super
yiscrs compromising any legal right that this
county has in the matter. From the manner
this debt has been treated heretofore, by
those who have acted for Stanislaus, it ap-
pears evident that we can expect nothing
from them until given US judicialy.


The condition that warrants issued for cur
rent expenses are now in, impera'ively de-
mand that something be done with this in
debtedness to make it available at the earli-
est possible moment. These warrants are
being issued in some instances at enormous
rates for supplies, and when registered, draw
the legal rate of interest, which must result
in great ard onerous burthens to our tax pay
ers in the future. Under the Statute all
moneys received in our treasury from the
Stanislaus indebtedness goes to the payment
of Current Expense Warrants, if this amount
due from that county can be realized, or put
in some definite shape, it will have the effect
Of increasing the market value of these war
rants, which cf itself would be considera-
BILE relief to the county, and also to the hold
ers Of these warrants. If at this meeting of
the Supervisors of the two counties, Tuolum-
ne is not accorded what is believed to be
cquitably and legally due to it, the ta1-pay-
ers will expect that proper measures will be
taken without delay, to enforce our rights,
and that our Supervisors will not wait until
the present District Attorneys term Of office
expires before commencing action.
Year: 1869

In regard to woman's rights, Rev. Sidney
Smith remarked, many years ago, that the
dear creatures had the power in their own
control, for they had only all to be of one
mind, and the human race world be wiped
away like an old sum in multiplication on a
slate.
Year: 1869

There was no congeniality between them,
for her aunt aud cousins lived only for the tn
umphs Of iashienj so in the thronsed world,
she was lonely aud homesick. DID she but
know of the happiness that was waiting for
her down the road of the true and loyalheart
which, through poverty, sickness and sorrow,
turned TO her as the load star of IFS existence;
did she but know how some one would give the
whole world for a look into her fresh young
face and glance of her mild blue eye, her
heart would have been light indeed, and her
step as free as in the old, happy days But
we are not to know these things; and often
the light in those dear eyes dies ont, the clasp
Of that gentle hand grows loose, and Che grave
closes over the young form. and the love that
somebody had given it.


But with Ruth it was not thus. Her love
had come to her years before. God had taken
it away. but only for awhile, it was to be re-
stored to her brighter than before. The days
and the weeks slipped by, and Ruth walked
her daily path with more conteuted heart
She knew there was one kind friend whose
care would never fail her; and in her hours of
trial and loneliness her thoughts would turn to
Him, the great Father Of all.


The rain was falling heavily, and man and
beast sought shelter from its fury All gaicty
was checked. and the fashionable young ladies
pouted in curl-papers and flowing wrappers.
"What disagreeable day" thought they, rs
the time was passed in lounging on sofas with
the latest sensational novel "What a treat
I shall have" murmured Ruth to herself as
she was seated in her own little room, busy
with some needle work. The day wore on,
and the rain fell slowly still, when the house
was thrown into the utmost confusion by the
ringing Of the door-bel and the announcement
Of -" gentleman for Miss Ruth Such athing
had never happened before. The quiet, unob-
trusiye Ruth having gentleman to call and
see her! How they wondered at the prolonged
absence Of The young girl and guessed over and
over who it was, without being convinced
which was the right guess.


But Ruth, gentle Ruth, there she stands,
heart to heart with Paul Seaion, the absent
friend. Never more will she be home-sick or
weary; never again will she be wounded by
cold words, or still colder looks. Oh, bcauti-
ful love, whose trust and faith commences in
theLlossom ofirc, aud cndurcs forever and ever.
At the sound Of his voice, at the pressure Of
bis hand, the grim shadow vanished from her
life and she stood revealed, the beautiful, trust
ing Ruth Of happier days.


Far away in the distance, down the toilsomc
road Of lfc they still remain heart to heart.
Her golden brown hair has had the Autumn
wind to blow upon it, changing its bright tint
10 a more sober hue; her soft blue eyes have
shed some tears of sorrow, but to him they are
as the stars that light the bcnghted traveller
on his homeward journey. The soul looks
forth as pure as it ever did, and hand in hand,
the husband and wife take up their burden
and walk " the way Of God
Year: 1869

A correspondent Of AriIws Home Maya
zine gives this experience: a am one Of
those whose lot in life lad been to 60 out into
an unfriendly world at an early age; and Of
nearly twenty families in which made my
home in the course Of about Dinc years, there
were only three that could be designated as
happy families; and the source Of trouble was
not so much lack Of love, as tie care to man
ifest it." The closing words Of this sentence
give us the fruitful source Of family aliena-
tons. Of heart-aches innumoTable, Of sad faces
and gloomy home circles. Not so much the
lack Of love as the lack Of care to manifest it.
What a world Of misery is suggested by this
brief remark! Not over three happy homes
in twenty, and the cause 50 manifest and 50
easily remedied Al, ia the small, sweet
courtesies Of life, what power resides In a
look. word. tone, how much Of happiness
or d.s7uietude may be communicated. Think
Of it. reader, and take the lesson home with
you.
Year: 1869

The child is dead. All night long we list
cncd toits dying means Just as the day dawued
its clear eyes closed in death, and its pure spirit
went back to the God that gave it. It is ours
no more on earth its voice is silent in our
household, andthe power Of its little feet makes
music around our household no longer Ab!
its hard to feel that our little darling has gone
from our hearts forevcr-goue TO tie grave,
with its hands folded on its icy bosom, and its
face covered mp from the lalmy air and the
warm sunshine it loved so much but l will
not weep it is the Lords; lie has taken it
home to live with him. As the mother takes
her yongest child, the pet and darling Of the
household, and carries it in her arms TO the
upper room, and lays it down to sleep with
kisses and blessings, so God has taken our lit
tie darling and carried it in Ills everlasting
arms up to his own home TO live. And it is
our child still. Though we cannot see its dear
face now, or listen to its playful prattle, it is
still our own. And when this life is over, we
will find the precious one again, and fold it to
our hearts forever, in that better, brighter,
home


"Where the beautiful fades not away"
Year: 1869

BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD BILL


The bill supplementary to an act to authorize
the extension of a lateral branch OF the Balti.
more and Potomac Railroad into this District


which was published in the STAR of Friday,
was repsrted TO the Senate by Mr.. Vickers, on
Friday evening, with amendments by the
senate District Committee, which provide
that where parties owning property needed
by the company cannot agree " ith the comuany
as TO price, either for land material REQ uired
for the road, and when a condemnation and
valuation shall have been made either Marty
may appeal TO the Supreme Court Of the Dis.
trict of Columbia, the company TO give bond
in double the amount Of the sum found bv the
jury when II takes an appeal, the work on the
Year: 1869

eAFR DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT OF THE NATIONAL
PARK BAHK-The most recent one OF the kind, IN the
construction of which the Directors have aYailed
themselves of all the experience up to the present.
which has enabled them to produce secure ar
ranpements than heretofore attained. In the Bur
ola, and Fire Proof Vau in their Fire Proof Bdtng'
they have Safes of various sizes leach secured by
Combination Lock-, where tenants can place securities
of every description for a small annual cost The
officers will take pleasure in showing the Vault
Year: 1869

THE WEATHER.-The appearance
of the ground hog on Tuesday has
unsettled the weather, quite. The
rain that set in at z o'clock on Mon
day night, continued with but little
cessation up to six last night, when
the wind shifted to the northwest, aud
the rain changed to snow, which con-
tinued to fall with more or less vehem-
enee up to midnight, with signs Of
continuing until morning. Most of
the snow melted as it fell, but at mid
night it was nearly an inch deep on
the roofs of those elegant cottages
between the JOURNAL Office and the
river. The day throughout yester-
day was about as inclement as we
ever experienced, and if such is the
influence of the ground hog. we don't
bet on him a single cent. Possum
would be just as good. Our advices
from all quarters indicate that the
storm is prevailing all over the coun-
try. Last night the wind blew quite
fierce, causing the steamers arriving
great trouble in landing.
Year: 1869

A BREAK DowN.-One of the cars
on the street railroad suffered COM
pound fracture of one of its forward
wheels yesterday at the corner of Cen
ter and Leet Streets, where there is a
short curve. The car was let down
with jar, but fortunately no serious
injury was done. The disabled car
was removed from the track, and will
be speedily repaired. This, we be-
lieve. is the first accident that has
befallen the street cars since they
were put in motion more than year
ago. We hope that like good for
tune may continue to follow the road,
which has proved real convenience
to our citizens, if not a profit to the
company.
Year: 1869

WHEN the PLANTATION BITTERs were
first made known to the American people
some seven years ego, IL was supposed
that they were an entirely new thing,
and had never before been used. So
far as their general use in the United
States is concerned, this may be true. 1t
Is also true that the same BitteFs were
Islade and sold in the Island of st. Thomas
over forty years ago, as any old planter,
merchant or sea captain doing business
with the Vest Indies will tell You. 1t is dis
return OF my father (who was a sea Cap
tain, and doing an extensive trade In the
troplcS,) he would invariably have these
Bitters among the ships stores, and our
family sideboard was never Without them.
For any sickness, IL matters not how Sc
we're or trifling, the decanter of these Bit
tiers, by q different name, was always re-
sorted to as q sovereign remedy. "a


MAGNOLIA WATER. Superior to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at
half the price. febI-d3teOd&1tw
Year: 1869

JUSTICE WALKERS COURT. - A
complaint was filed before Justice
Walker yesterday, charging young
married woman with assault and bat
terry on another woman. A warrant
was issued, but the writ had not been
returned at the hour we visited the
Court. The story of the complaint
was about to the effect that the ac-
cused was boarding with her mother,
and that the latter, to prevent per-
sons passing through her room to
call upon her boarder. had fastened
up door. which the boarder broke
open. A controversy ensued, which
grew into quarrel, and eliminated
IN the assault aud battery. We shall
learn more of it TO-DAY.
Year: 1869

A vein of bituminous shae, which burns like
camel coal, has been discovered near Elko, on
the Cen raj Pacific Railroad. 1t forms an excel
lent tuel for steam purposes, and as it is appa.
rently ineXhauSible, with every prospect that
the quality will improve, its value can hardly
be overestimated. The deposit Is not more than
mile and quarter from the line of the rail-
road; and it is found in region where wood Is
selling at $40 per cord, and is not abundant at
that price The cost of mining and delivery on
the line of the road will be about 81 per ton;
coal is equal in value to two cords of wood ot
the quality sold in the same region. Thus In
the place of two cords of wood at $40, the rail-
road company will obtain the same amount oi
fuel tor steam purposes at 81. In view OF the
immense requirements of the road, the ditfe
renee will be most important item.
Year: 1869

to economize in the expenses of the pre-
sent year, and to keep them as far as pos
sible within the appropriation made by
the last Legislature, it will readily be OBJ
served that there will be deficit for the
year ending May 81, 1869, the amount
of which will be carefully ascertained and
presented to the Legislature prior to the
close of the present session.


The schools are all in good condition
and improving, and their usefulnes is
daily becoming more manifest. They are
among the most philanthropic institutions
of the age, and reflect high honor on the
patriotism of the Legislature by which
they have been so literally endowed and
upon our people by whom they are sus-
tanned. The children who are the re-
cipients Of their benefits are the offspring
of brave men who voluntarily endangered
their lives in the cause of their country
in the most trying hour of its existence,
and who, glowing with patriotic ardor,
fought as bravely and as heroically as the
noblest men in the worlds history
Thousands Of them who left their homes
in the bloom of health and with the bright
est hopes of manhood, now sleep in death,
leaving their widows and little ones to the
care Of the country in whose service they
fell, and which promised them its protec
ton. Their children are the wards of
this great Commonwealth /; and too much
praise cannot be awarded its people for
the munGcent and tender manner in
which they have thus far, through their
representatives, discharged the sacred and
delicate trust
Year: 1869

road Company, three million, five humid
red thousand dollars. These are non-in-
terest bearing bonds and will not mature
for many years. 1, therefore, recommend
to the consideration of the Legislature
the propriety of the passage of a law,
authorizing the Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund to sell these bonds at pub
lie sale to the highest bidder, and direct
the proceeds to be applied to the liquida-
tion of the State debt.