smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1862

To SOFTEN OLD PrTTY.-ln removing old
broken pancs from 4 window it is generally
very difficult to get off the hard dry putty that
sticks round the glass and its frame. Dip q
small british in a little nitric or muriatic acid
TO lc oataincd Of the drusgssist-and so over
the putty with it. Let it rest awhile and it
will soon become SO soft that you can remove
it with casc-
Year: 1862

THE HARDY TRIAL.-A vote was taken
In the Senate on Wednesday, in the Hardy
Impeachment case, and resulted in bis ac-
quittal on all the charges. 1t requires a
two-tbird vote TO convict; but at the time
Of writing this we have not learned how
the vote stood. The evidence given before
the Senate show that Hardy is very unfit
man for Judge. as it was in direct proof
that he had rendered judicial decisions from
corrupt and improper motives. The testi-
mony on the charges of disoyaly, and
drunkenness upon the bench, was conflict
ing, as might have been expected. Men oil
course will differ as to what constitutes
disloyalty, and as to how far under the in-
fuence of liquor man must be to render
him unit to occupy judicial position.


The above was written in view of a dis
patch that passed over the wires yesterday,
stating that Hardy had been convicted.
The rumor. however, was afterwards con-
tradicted; and it will be seen by our dis
patch, 10 another colnmn, that he was con
vieted on the charge of disloyally.
Year: 1862

The following is the ordinance referred to:


No. S51


An Ordinance to provide Tor the Licensing of Dogs.
The Trustees Of the City Of Nevada do ordan fol-
lows:


SECTION l. From and after the first day Of July, A.
1858, it shall not be lawful for the or other
persons having the charge Of dogs to allow them to
run at large within the corporate limits of the city
of Nevada, except provided for in this ordinance.
SIC. q Every owner or other person having the
charge of dogs shall pay for license for keeping each
dog the sum Of five dollars payable in advance at the
Narshal's Office.


SEC. 3. The Marshal shall provide for each person
applying for license under this ordinance brass
tag, stamped with a consecutive number, which tag
shall be securely fastened upon the neck of the dog
for which the license Is taken out lie shall also
furnish TO the person taking out the license receipt
for the amount Of money paid with the date Of the
license.


SEC. A. 1t shall be the duty Of the Marshal and
watchmen to kill and remove all dogs ionnd running
large the Of which shall not have complied
with the provisions Of this ordnance and all persons
obstTucting the aforesaid officers in the performance
Of their duties under this ordinance upon conviction
shlll be fned in any not exceeding one hundred
dollars or less than ten dollars or in default of pay
ment, by imprisonment not more than ten days in
the city Jail.


Passed June 9th, 1853. II. Ii. FLAGG


A. II. HANSON, Clerk. President.
Year: 1862

THEIR HARD FATE.--The rebels are Just
beginning to realize that they may, after all
their boastiHg, be compelled to submit to
the "cowardly" Yankees; and the bare pos
sibility that such a fate awaits them is likely
to drive many of them mad, if not into the
"ast ditch" The Raleigh IN. CO. Register
thus raves on the subject


It would be criminal as we'll as idle to deny
that the present is the most gloomy period which
the South has witnessed since the commence
ment of the war for freedom and independence
ON the one side and conquest and subjugation
on the other. What then? Must the South
give up its ship of State, and strike its flag
that flag which in so short period has waved
triumphantly over so many battle-helds! Must
the people of the South become the serfs and
yassals of the damnabe Yankees, and the scom
and scoff of the nations of the earth! Never!
neyer!! never!!l Better that the last Southern
man be buried beneath the soil in whose defense
he died, than become the slave of Yankee ty-
rants. The world never beheld a more degra-
ded spectacle than would be presented in a
South conquered and held in subjugation by
the depraved, brutal, cowardly, cheating, vulgar
Yankees. But this will not be; cannot be. Ten
millions of people resolved to live or die free
men cannot be enslaved. The enemy may raw
age our coast and destroy our cities, but they
can never take and hold the heart of country if
the South speaks the word, 1t shall not be
done!


The writer ought to have omitted that
word "cowardly" from the list Of hard
names he applies to the Yankees; for, if The
rebels are successful, it will be some credit
that they won their independence when Op-
posed by brave men, while it would be
highly disgracefnl to the "ten Millions to
be held in subsection by race of towards.
Year: 1862

THE PACIFIC RAILRoAD.--There is a fair
prospect that the Pacific Railroad bill which
has passed the House of Represe natives
will be adopted by the Senate. Washing
ton dispatches TO New York papers state
that the Senate Committee have agreed to
report the bill, without amendments, and
urge its passage. The bill seems to be gen.
orally acceptable.
Year: 1862

The BILL, providing for the construction
of an irOn-clad gunboat, similar to the Mon
itor, for the protection of San Francisco
harbor, which passed the Assembly last
week, came up in the Senate on Tuesday
last, and was placed on the general ile,
This amounts to the defeat of the bill, as it
is not probable It can be reached in time
to be acted on before the adjournment
Year: 1862

A SEVERE STORM was raging along the
Platte river on Tuesday, aud in conse-
quence of the prevalence of electricity in
the atmosphere. the telegraph wires for a
time were not in working order. The AS
sociated Press, however, received a short
dispatch, and additional news came over
yesterday, but we learn it is not of an ex-
citing character.
Year: 1862

The STEAMER NEvADA.-A San francisco
dispatch to the Union, some days ago, men.
toned a report that the steamer Nevada
had been raised, and taken to Mare Island
for repairs. Having heard nothing of the
matter since, we presume there was no
truth in the report.
Year: 1862

The FEDERAL ARMY IN THE WEST.
The Savannah Republican says that
the position of the Federal army ia the
West, as set forth by the Secretary OF
War at Washington. is matter worthy Of
special attention. He announces that il
will be impossible for the army to enter
upon further aggressive movements in the
enemy's territory, until a full compliment
Of transportation shall have been supplied
This is tantamount to cessation of hos
tilities on the line Of the Tennessee, fol
weeks, if not months, to come, if not in.
definitely. 1t will be difficult to supply
those facilities before the navigation sea
son on the river is closed by low water fol
the summer. An attack from Beaure
gard, then, on such Of, their forces al
shall venture beyond the range Of theiI
gunboats, is likely to be the principal
fighting ground to be done for time tt
come.
Year: 1862

The friends of Senator McDougall, of California, in
order to sustain his charges against General Shields
have rcpublished the following letter. addressed by the
General 10 the Amador Breckenridge Club in October,
1860 -


SAN FRANCISCO Cal, Oct. 10, 1860.


GENTIEMEN-Accept my thanks for your polite note
enclosing resolutions Of the jackson Breckenridge Club,
inviting to visit Jackson and address the people on
the political topics Of the day. may well say at
that to take active part in the present
political contest in California am here to try to recruit
my health, and to do this at all must abstain from
public excitement. Besides must frankly state that
sick and tired of public life, and the present cond
ton of the democratic party not calculated TO remove
this feeling But total silence my part, in the
midst of party Distraction might subject me to charge
Of indiercrce beg leave to assure YOU and the mem
bers Of the club, that far from being indifferent, am
at this very time deeply and seriously concerned about
the condition Of the country do not speak Of danger
our observation-disclosures would only be laughed to
by the light and frivolous, and vain and selfish, if


did-but of general political decentralization which is
rendering the struggle of parties in this country almost
shamefuy selfish as the wrctched struggles OF de-
generated factions Mexico In this state OF aiirs,
which see way just to improve, and cannot help
but 6ink critical have carefully and tholghtfully
considered the course which duty epjons to take,
and here it is in few words


1.Iwil never help to impose Northern man on the
South President unless am reasonably satisfied that
he is acceptable TO majority Of the Southern people.


2 If the political contest degeneraes into sectional
struggle which the present arrangement as well as the
prospective Encouragement OF the political parties
to point to, my part will be taken with the South My
reasorslbe South is acting in scfdefenco II is strug
Cling solely and simply preserve its institutions,
but not 10 disturb the institutions OF the North while
the struggle the North not to improve Northern in
sttuoLs, bat to interfere with the institutions of the
South he nsolent injustice and inequality Of such
sr-~e will decide me without hesitation to act with the
South.


s. would personally prefer stephen A. Douglas to any
other man in the United States for President II he were
acceptable majority Of the Southern people or-what
is very much the same thing-was the accepted tand
date Of the united democratic party but 10 my great
regret, he is not ard therefore cannot support him in
this canvass, and in this consult my views Of duty and
my personal preference This with John C.
Breckenridge, who IL he can do nothing more, may rally
enougheto reconstruct the democratic party These
my views frankly given; but have no feeling the
subject urge them one, and would keep them to
myself but that my character obliges me 70 let my
friends know how stand. JAMES SHIELDS.
Year: 1862




about mile from the beach and fitted out with COM
plets complement OF oars sails, awning &C, oesass
ballast of sixteen 32-pound shot


fastening TO the ship report the circumstance an
ofcer and party OF men were ashore to bring her
OF but after plunging through acres OF nuo tney Al
length came in sight Of her. IN possession u parry oI
down the creek toward their ship. Our officer, however
Informed them that recall had been hoisted from the
Seminole for them return in their boat; conse
ouently they left the prize in hands just the
yawl had cleared the creek and making for the Ala
hama boat from the Seminole Intercepted and brought
il alongside that vessel, where with few compliments
ceremony bundled into another boat and
stoted" to the Alabama, minus our prize, and your
correspondent, being of Gus was thereby cheated
out Of afternoons tramp shore Truly, 'there's
many slip twxt cup and lip, and possession Is nine
points Of the law The boat was afterward towed up to
Port Royal presented the Flag 0cernot by the
the Alabama however. One day last week had
guests, an officer and boats crew belonging 10 the
wyandot, who had been sent out from Ty bee
the previous day to overhaul one of the stone feet in
the ong having performed which duty they started TO
return but night coming on they lost their reckoning
and pulled about until daylight, when they sighted the
shipping in Warsaw Sound and ran in, pretty
well used up with hunger and fatigue. After
foddering and resting themselves they started for
Tybee again There frgates in the harbor,
To be sunk in the inets and on New Years eve the
steamer Ben Deord came in with dispatches, and sailed
again the next morning. and from her we learn that there
10 be immediate attack upon battery lately
erected Port Royal ferry There is strong forthca
tun building little above but suppose that Is not
- be molcsted until completed and able 10 snow good
bght


On the day after New Years rebel steamer came
down from Savannah and anchored for several hours
abreast the fortcations above us, evidently landing
and other stores, and in the afternoon went
back again contraband also of 10 the Seminole,
telling marvellous tales concerning Commodore Tatna
having sunk his famous fleet and getting mCbbed in the
streets Of Savannah likewise declaring that the garrison
in Fort Pulaski nearly out Of ammUn on. These
stories sound very ishy and take them for about
what they are worth many being OF the opinion that he


The Ben Deford has just come in, and leaves imme-
diately; SO must close up.
Year: 1862

COLONEL SAMUEL COLT, OF HARTFORD, CONN.


The telegraph yesterday the death Of Colonel
Samuel Colt At Hartford Conn., Mr. Colt was born in the
city which he died on the 10Th Of july 1874 He was
the inventor Of the celebrated revolving pistol the wood
model OF which, it stated made on board ves-
sci while the inventor was voyage to Calcutta in ls2s
He received his first patent in 1885, and established
factory in Paterson j. but met with indnerent sue
cess He subsequently disposed Of his right to manuiac
ture revolving firearms and, it generally under
stood at the time expended the proceeds in vain at


tempt to clear his brother John c. Colt of the charge OF
homicide with which he had been found guilty for killing
printer by the Of Adams at his (Cots) rooms,
corner Of Broadway and Chambers street. Colonel Colt
afterwards invented submarine torpedo, which was in
tended Tor the destruction of vessels He gave two exhi
tions OF the power OF his invention in the bay OIL
wads large brig. He then established line OF tele-
graph between this city and and Sandy Hook and Mon
tauk which intended the arrival of ves
ses and TO facilitate the despatch Of important foreign
news but this enterprise failed and Mr. Colt became
very much reduced in circumstances year or two
later he again got possession OF his patent for the
revolving pistol and with the assistance OF a Few
capitalists who joined him company was formed, and
mandatory established at Hartford which has proved
very successful only the making OF pistols but In
invention OF Mr. Colt The factory at the present time is
supposed TO be worth nearly five millions of dollars Mr.
Colt leaves large landed estate, and doubt
one OF the most wealthy men in New England.


Mr. PETER VAN BUsKRK, of Bergen county, New Jersey
died recently at the residence OF granddaughter in
Western New York. at tho advanced age of ninety nine
years He was in receipt of pension from the United


states government having served as soldier and forage
master in the Revolutionary army. Many OF his descen
dants reside in Washington township, Bergen county.
Year: 1862

II is reported and believed that General jackson has
made his appearance before Romney with the intention
Of making attack General Kelly.


1t is probable that General Kelly win b sufficiently
strengthened before the attack made which will result
in a signal defeat to the enemy
Year: 1862

The water came so rapidly that most poop
lie had not an hours warning of the dan
ger. Most persons living in two story
houses, carried their furniture and cooking
utensils and provisions up stairs those
who lived in one.story houses ran for their
lives. And when the water filled the city
there were no boats. Men, women, and
children had stayed in bouser thinking
there was no danger and when food rose
they could not get away. Some Of these
houses we're carried of, and boats were
sent after them to rescue the haman frei-
ght. All the frewood, most of the fences
and sheds, all the poultry, cats, rats, and
many of the COWS and horses we're swept
away. The food at nine o'clock in the
morning of the 9th of November had filed
the city--two hours later the chaingaugs
were at work on the southern levee, to cut
it and let the water out. When the cut
was made the rnsh of water was as fierce
to get out as it had been toget In and
soon the water fell five or six feet; but still
remained several feet deep over the greater
part of the city during all that day. The
water then fell gradually until it reached
its present stage, which is about on level
with the lower part of the city, and at that
level it has stood for some tme-some-
times raising a little, sometimes falling.
As the American River fell, ths Sacram-
ento rose, and there was great fear that
the place would again be submerged; but
the danger tor the present is past. The


departure of the water showed q terrible


devastation. The rich men had lost q


large portion of their property--the poor


had lost all
Year: 1862

finally triumph and prevail. And it fit
tingly becomes us to render homage and
alteration to the Supreme Grand Sire of
the Universe for his continued approba.
ton aud protection to us and to that noble
Charity for which we are laboring for
without his Fatherly care and love our
beloved Order could not in so few years
have grown from weakness to strength and
from poverty to wealth, and from one man
now to to hundreds of thousands.


Therefore, brethren, the study of the
Holy Bible, of whic h copy is found in
every Lodge, is necessary of true Odd
Fellow practice its precepts, for without
a due observance of the lessons taught in
the Bible our Order could not exist SIM
gle hour; study it, for it contains priceless
truths. 1t is the substratum upon which
Odd Fellowship rests, and upon which sit
is destined immovably to repose amid
the wreck of matter aud crash of worlds"
Bind its holy principles as an amulet "a
bout your heart you will find it touched
with more than lunar influences over your
coming vicissitudes. 1t is charmed with
supernatural power that can light you to
the skies. Thus freighted, you shall safe
ly sail the stormy ocean of this world thus
armed, you will be prepared for lifcs great
trials, aud easily repel all the darts Of
your enemies. Thus qualified, with pow
ers SO perfectly balanced, you can ascend
with ease and certainly the hill of renown, ,
which have supposed to be your highest
ambition as an organized body, and you
will then stand


Like some tall cliff that lifts its awful form


Swclls from the vale and midway cleaves the storm.
1hosgh round its breast some transcent clouds arc
spread


Eternal sunshine settles on its head.


So shall you rise, and on the highest
watchtower of human benevolence, and
charity, firmly stand. Deep, heartfelt
veneration like the atmosphere shall eucir-
Gle you, earths highest praises shall thickly
cluster upon your immortalized name, =
garlands of the richest laural sh all entwine
around your time.honored ow,--peace.
ful and triumphant shall be your passage
to the tomb ,--solemn, Gas it we're pause
in natnre," shall be your transit to eterni-
ty, thronged by the shade of sained he
roes shall by yoar approach to the Grand
Lodge above, paeans and the songs O.
angles shall prccede the opening of thai
lodge beyond the stars,-glory, that il
unfading and sun like, benevolenee that il
unclouded and God like, pleasure tina
wells out from the throne of the Noble
Grand in that celestial city, into bound
less ocean of fruition, shall be your ricl


and eternal inheritance.
Year: 1862

myself on board the ship, lying in my berth with
hog was about to take my nose Of, The captain,
who had come ashore for the purpose Of cunning
Q little, arrived at the scene and sent bullet
right into the animals heart.


II was cured Of the scurvy, boys, but the
remedy was desperate one, and hope none Of
you will ever have to submit to il Let me give
you one piece Of advice, though, which Is this
Never do you desert shipmate who is in tight
place. It's onmanly dngenefous and cruel, and
must bring its own punishment; an assertion
which you won't doubt when tell you that the
three shipmates who deserted me got into fight
while crusin' around with party Of Kanakas,
and every one Of 'em was murdered In cold
blood"
Year: 1862

you don't she shall stay here Just the same; but
know you win" said be coaxingly, as be passed
his braWny arm around her capaclous waist
And now get her something that viii bring the
color to her cheeks; for mind you l have no
white slaves on my farm"


How sweetly Allies little tired limbs rested in
the fragrant lavendeFed sheetsl A tear fingered
on her cheek, but It's birth was not Of sorrow.
Jenny pointed u out u bis wife, is they stood
looking on her before retiring to rest


"Never forget Il, Betssy," said be, sharsh
words amt for the mot erless. Nay God forgive
me Il she ever hears one from my lipAe
Year: 1862

In addition to the pay above stated, one ra-
ton per day AMI abundant supply of good
clothing is allowed to eve.v soldier Quarter1,
fuel AMI medical attendl always provided
by the Government without deduction from the
soldiers pay. fla solder should become disabled
in the line of his duties, the law provides for him
a pension, or he NAV, if he prefer it, obtain ad-
mission into the Military Asylum, which will afford
him a comfortable home so long as he may wish
to receive its benefits


To the above pay for private soldiers must be
added the additional 81 month to be paid during
service, the SlC0 bounty at the end Of the war.
which has already been provided for, and the quar-
section Of ami that Congress will provide for
at its coming session. The bounty and land apply
to officers and pr.vates alike.
Year: 1862

The many certificates which have been rendered
US, and the letters which are daily receiving,
are conclusive proof that among the women these
Bittes have given a satisfaction which no others
have ever done before. No WON an in the land
should be without them, and those who once use
them will not fail to keen a supply
Year: 1862

from all who have not used them. We challenge
the world to produce their equal.


These Bitters for the cure of Weak Stomachs.
General Debility, and for Purifying and Enrlching
the Blood, absolutely unsurpassed by any other
remedy on earth To be assured ofthis, it is onlv
necessary to make the trial. The Wine itself is
of superior quality being about one third stron-
ger than other wines; warming and invigorating
the whole system from the head to the feet A.
these Btters tonic and Alternative in their char
acter, so they strengthen and invigorate the whole
system. and give fine tone and healthy action to
all it's parts, by equalizing the circulation remov-
ing distractions, and producing genera, warmth.
They also excellent for Diseases and Weak
ness peculiar to FEMALES, where tonic is re-
quired to strengthen and brace the system. No
Lady. WI o is subject to assitude and faintness.
should be without them as they are reviyifying in
their action.
Year: 1862

tlOn 20 pay, ETC., oil Llcutcndnt IN 70
In the above We have not inserted the fraction
al parts of dollars. for convenience sake, in this
matter Of but little importance.


BELOW THE GRADE Of LIEUTENANT.


The first column denotes the pay per month of
artillery and infantry, and of Dragons and rife
men when serving on foot. The second column
denotes the pay per month of light artillery and of
dragons and riiicmen when mounted:
Sergeant Major OuartprmaStcr