smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1867

Snow.


Winter made its appearance in earn
est in this latitude on Sunday of last
week The chilly campaign was opened
with a srow-storm, the snow continuing &
to fall, with limited intermi.slons, Until
Tuesday, at which time it had OBJ
tanned an average depth Of eight inches.
Such an opportunity as this presented for
sleighicg, it may be supposed, was not
sighted by the lovers Of this kind
Of locomotion, and accordingly we have
to report that our streets were alive with
slcighs and musical with sleigh bells uu
til Monday last when the snow began
to fail and the sleighing TO decline
From the temperature at present writ
ING and other manifestations Of the
weather. however, the prediction may
be hazartlcd that another sleighing sea
son is at hand, upon which We congrat-
ulatc first the farmer whose wheat the
snow protects and lastly, all lovers Of
slippery riding
Year: 1867

The Catyornian says the following sim
pie and touching remarks and accompany
ing poem have just come to hand from
the rich goldmining regions of Sonora
To Mr.. MARK TWAIN:


The within person, wich [ have sot to
poetry under the name and style of "He
Done His Level Best" was one among the
whitest men | ever seed, and it amt every
man that knowed him that can find it in
his heart to say he's glad the poor Gus is
busted and gone home to the States. He
was here in my early day, and he was the
handiest man about taking holt of any
thing that come along you most ever see,
| judge; he was a cheerful, stirrn crea-
tur, always doing something, ar no man
can say he ever see him do anything by
halves.


Preachin was his natural gait; but he
wern't man to lay back and twiddle his
thumbs because there didn't happen to be
nothin doin in his own especial line. No,
sir; he was q man who would meander
forth and stir up somethin for hisself.
His last act was to go his pile on kings
and' Calculating to fill but which he
didn't fill, when there was Flush out
agin him, and materially, you see he went
under and so he was cleaned out, as you
may say, and he struck tbs home trail,
cheerful, but fat broke. l knowed this
talented man in Arkansaw; and if you
would print this humble tribute to his
abilities, you would greatly obleegc his
Unhappy friend.


SONORA, Southern Mines, June, 1865.


He DONE HIS LEVEL BEST.


Was he mining the fiat,


lie done IL with zest;


Was he a leading OF the choir,


lie done his level best.


If he'd n regular task 10 do,


lie never took 20 rest:


Or if twas off and on-the same,


tie done his level best.


Ir he was preaching on his beat.


He'd tramp from East and West,


And North and SOuth-in cold and heat,


He done his level best.


He'd cuss and sing, and howl and pray,


And dance and sing and jest


And lie and stea-all one TO him,


lie done his level best.


Whate'cr this man was sot TO do,


lie done it with zest;


No matter what his contract was,


HE'D LEVEL BEST.
Year: 1867

Itwas an ancient book-keeper,


And he tall and slim.
Though his face was mild. he rarely smiled
His clothes were dark and prinl;
And everything about his desk


He kept exceeding trim.
He always hung his hat and coat


Upoa fhe sclf-same hooks.
And laid his ruler. pen and ink


In their respective hooks,
And the only exercise he had


Was footing up his book.
Each day upon the sclfsamc hour,


He took his lofty seat
And bent his body and his mind.


His labors 10 complete;
And blOts We're neither on his fame
Nor on his ledger sheet.
The music OF his pen was heard


From morn till eventdc:
Up columns vast his eyes were cast,
Then down again with pride.
Quite pleased was he. though he saw his work
Increased and multiplied.
The cash that DER his fingers came


Each day was 20 aethng grand;
And set no scheIn IS to bear ii Off.


BY him were ever planned;
Although yOu saw with half an eve,
That he wrote o ''sloping' hand.
He had no wife, he had no friends.
His joys and cares were few;
And his dearest hopes from day to day
Was keeping his balance true;
A good world This. If every man
The latter thing would do.
He never sighed when little ills
His way of life would cross:
And DER the errors of his youth
lie showed no vain remorse:
But set down all that came along


To profit or to loss.
One day the creditor OF all


Dropped in for his amount
He found the old man at his post,
Though low ran natures fount:
The books were closed. and ne was borne
Up 10 his last account
Year: 1867

Twas the battle field and the cold, pale moon
Looked down on tho dead and dying;
And the wind passed Ger, with dirge and a wal,
Where the young and the brave we're lying.
With his fathers sword in his red right hand,
And the hostile dead around him,
Lay o youthful chief; but his bed was the ground,
And the graves icy sleep had bound him.
A reckless rover, mid death and doom,


Passed soldier, his piundor seeking;
Careless he stopped where friend and foe
Law alike in their life-biood reeking.
Drawn by the shine of the warriors sword,


The soldier paused beside it:
He wrenched the hand with giants strength,


But the grasp of the deld deied it.
lie loosed his hold, and his noble heart


Took part with the dead before him;
Ard lie houcred the brave who died sword in hand
As with softercd brow he leaned DER him.
ga soldiers death thou hast boldly died,


A soldiers grave won by it;
Before I would take that sword from thine hand
Ny own lifes blood should dye It.
"Thou shalt not be left for the carrion crow,


Or the wolf to fatten Ger then;
Or the coward insult the gallant dead,


Who in life had trembled before thee'
Then dug be grave in the crimson earth,


Where his warrior foe was sleeping;
And he laid him there, in honor and rest,


With his sword in his own brave keeping.
Year: 1867

slavery, he perpetuates the State of warfare
between that nation and himself. Sh.uld i
be said that in suca case, there may be peace
and kind of compact by which the conque-
ror consents 10 spare the lives of the van
qushed on condition that they acknowledge
themselves his slaves: he who makes such an
assertion is ignorant that war gives no right
to take away the life of an enemy who has
laid down his arms and submitted. But let
US not dispute the point: let the man who
holds such principles of jurisprudence keep
them for his own use and benefit; he vel!
deserves to be subject to such a law. But
men of spirit to whom life is nothing-less
than nothing, unless sweetened with liberty,
will always conceive themselves at war with
that oppressor, though actual hostilites are
suspended on their part, through want Of
ability"


My friends, thi; was written by man who
lived in despotic times, bya man who was
taught under despotic government; and
how his love Of liberty and law shames the
praters about loyalty in free America


But I will dwell no more on this subject.
Confscation is che law of enemies in war,
and in peace it is the law of the robber. II
they have the will to rob you, you will never
escape by submitting TO their power. If you
submit, give up :hc law and substitute the
will Of the robber; be boldly avows that is
his purpose not give the black man his rights,
but to bring about such measures and so tc
shape things as to perpetuate the rule Of the
Radical party! Every man who joins the
party and can satisfy them that he will sin
cerely help in Ibis work, will be accepted.
They will put their arms around your necks
and call you brothers. [Applausc.l You
can make friend of the devil upon these
same terms, laughter and applause, and
there is but little difference between them.
[Great applause If you please the one you
will go to the other, and [ am not sure but
you will get whist you desci We, but / object to
your taking the country with you. Immense
apIl use.


But, Oh it it sad to see the Constitution
tramp pIed upon and the country destroyed,
only to perpetuste their hellish dynasty; and
then to see some of our, own people join in
this rnholy work, calling upon us TO submit
AID become the agents Of our own dishonor
This is sad, sorrowful, and fills me with shane!


CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.)
Year: 1867

Language nor pen can ever express
The shame that 1 feel in my soul;
And in the anguish Of sin seek to confess
That again Ive accepted the bowl,


Forgive me!
Temptation too strong before me was spread,
And weak nature succumbed to the fend;
glass of the liquid, 50 sparkling and red,
placed to my lips-and twas drained,


Forgive me.
I'll Try once again to wrench myself free
From the grasp of this demon SO strong;
III strive harder still 10 be worthy of thee,
And to do thy sweet trusting no wrong,


Believe mel
The pardon seek may never be mine,
(Aud most sadly the blow shal fcel)
Yet I'll conquer my thirst for the soul scorcain2
wine,
And nevermore at that shrine will knee,


Believe me
Year: 1867

have proved that these military bills VIC
latc the Constitution, and that you, in carry
ing hem out, violate it ard youT amnesty
oath and your registry oath. And what is
your purpose? IL must be great good you
seek to induce you to commit so much crime
Year: 1867

H o VI G OPAT HIC CIFICs.
ITAVE proved, from the most ample experience, an
i il entire success, Simple-Prompt-Efi and
Reliable. They the only Medicines perfectly
adapt ed popular use-so simple that mistakes can
not be made in using them, harmless to be free
from danger and efficient to be always reliable
They have raised the highest commendation from all
and will always render satisfaction.
Year: 1867

TTEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY,
L corner Camp and Canal streets, New Or
leans. \ full Sctt of Teeth made in Thirty
Hours. Teeth inserted on Vulcanite Base,
vastly superior to gold in every respect. being
much stronger and more durable, and can be
furnished at Half the Price.


The most nervous persons can have their
Teeth inserted without the least pain. Teeth
Extracted without pain. sep27-3Ino-d
Year: 1867

DEPRESSION or FMAsurAcruREa Tho Providence Journal
the Of the operatives be reduced this
week In several Of the largest cotton factories n Rhode
Island and that II the mos do not improve entire
partial suspension OF work mast occur by the
concerted action Of anufacturers Tue large woolen
mill ps Edward HarrIs, known the Harris Woolien
Company In woonsocket. win commence TO run On
three-quartes time next Monday, and portions Of
the machinery will be entirely stopped until there NJ
encouraging prospect for Its productions Tho old
mills their time present. The Lppitt
Woolen Company have run but two thirds OF their
looms for several months but at present are running
fifteen OF eighteen sets OF machinery.
Year: 1867

Ralp


HIDES-We have had a comparatively quiet market Ior
NV Hides during the early part of the week. and sales
were hard to effect but toward the close considerable
business was done in parcels 10 arrive when am lreey
offere, Prices are firm, but without quOtahle change
The light stock on hand and the large number hcd 10
arrive enable holders to maintain prices For Me Satu
Hides fair business was done in Domestic SaughterS,
bet AT lower prices owing to the meager supply on had
At the close holders refuse to submit 10 any furner con-
SESSIONS Upper Leather stock is fairly active bUt owing
to the exhausted supply have no sales TO report
Prices are well sustained.
Year: 1867

by THEODORE TlLTCN.
The vorks OF God are fair for naught
Unless our eyes in seeing,
See hidden in the thing the thought
That animates its beiug.
The outward form is not the whole,
But every part is moulded
To image forth an inward soul
That dimly is unfolded.
The shadow, pictured in the lake
BY every tree that trembles,
Is cast Tor more than Just the sake
OF that which it resembles.
The dew falls nightly not alone
Because the meadows need IL,
But ON an errand of its own
To human souls thaa heed IT,
The stars are lighted in the skies
Not merely for their SHINING,
But. like the looks OF loving eyes,
Have meanings worth divining.
The waves that moan along the shore,
The winds that Ugh in blowing,
Are sent to teach mystic lore
Which men are wise in knowing.
The clouds around the mountain-peak,
The rivers in their winding.
Have secrets which, to all who seek,
Are precious in the finding.
Thus nature dwells within our reach,
But, though we stand SO near her,
We still interpret half her speech
With ears too dull to hear her.
Whoever, at the coarsest sound,
Still listens for the finest,
Shall hear the noisy world go round
To music the divinest.
Whoever yearns to see Alright
Because his heart is tender,
Shall catch glimpse of heavenly light
In every earthly splendor.
So, since the universe began,
And till it shall be ended,
The soul of Nature, soul of Man,
And soul of God are blended!


--Atldntic MOnt7alg
Year: 1867

How mamy ThOusnnds Can Testify 10 Tai.


by Unhappy Experienced!


Young men troubled with emissions In sleep,-a
complaint generally the result of a bad habit in
youth scientifically and perfect cure war
ranted or no charge made,


hardly q day passes but we consulted by one OF
more young men with the above disease, some OF
whom are as weak and emaciated as though they had
the consumption and by their friends are supposed to
have it, All such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course of treatment and in short time ara
made to rejoice in perfect health
Year: 1867

Every intelligent and thinking person must know


hat remedies handed out for general use should have


hei, efficacy established by well tested experience in
the hands OF regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies tit him for all the duties lie must
fulfil; yet the country is flooded with poor nosrumE
and eure-als, purporng to be the best in the world
which are not only useless, but always injurious.
The unfortunate should be PARTICULAR In selecting
his physician, as it is lamentable yet nc0ntroverti
pie fact that many syphilitc patients made mis-
cradle with ruined constitutions by maltreatment
nom inexperienced physicians in general practice for
rls point generally conceded by the best sypogra-
Pliers that the study and management Of these come
plants should engross the whole time of those who
would be competent and successful in their treat
ment and cure. The inexperienced general practi-
TONER, having neither opportunity nor time to max
himself acquainted with their pathology, commonly
pursues one system of treatment, in most cases max
ing an indiscrmnate of that antiQuated and dan
gerous weapon, the Mercury.
Year: 1867

From the ~. Y. tribune.


No amount OF personal defamation could in
procuring the release of jefferson Davis from
an imprisonment theoretically lawless and
practically mischievous. Ntne-tenths OF those
now loudest in condemning that release are
heartily glad of It, and only Affect the contrary
because they thereby crafty spite, or hope to
advance their own fortunes at the expense of
some one else. If they could have Davis back
In Fortress Monroe this hour by simply wish
ing it, they would not


Those who assail Chief Justice Chase for not
trying Davis ought TO be aware Of Judge Under
Committee of the last Congress, that Davis
could not be convicted OF treason any where in
Virginia unless by packing jury for the pur-
pose. If such be the fact, can the Chief Justice
or the Circuit Judge be wisely blamed for not
exposing the Government to q defeat on such
an issue? What good end would have been
subserVed by such a result? Remember that
Chief Justice Marshall settled the law lin Aaron
Burr's case) that the accused can only be tried
in the jud lcial district where his offense was
committed.


Richmond to labor with Judge Underwood In
the premises That upright jurIst needs no
defense from such an implications; butt may
say that never yet spoke to judge with
reference to case on which he was to act; and
/ surely should not venture on such an impro-
priety with Judge Underwood.


10 As not true, though frequently asserted that
the Chief Justice hes shrunk from trying per-
sons for treason. There were several treason
cases on the calendar when he held the circulti In
Baltimore last year; he was ready to try them,
put over by the District Attorney. L do not
know why this was do know the fact.


Several Republican Journals have asserted
thas I'm n dsstincion ete Nothing I,lrs This
is true / went to Richmond and signed the
bond simply ybecause.the. leading counsel for the
prisoner deemed IL Important IL any other
name would have answered as well, they would
Year: 1867

Troy, May l9.-The late Catholic Council has
mad g recommendation to the Supreme Pom
tiff of a candidate for the Episcopacy of the See
of Erie, which was made vacant by the death
of the late Bishop Young. 1t Is thought the
Holy Father Will order the consecration of Rev.
DR.. Peter Havermans, for mere than quarter
of century Catholic pastor of this city and
vicinity. No recommendation has yet been
place of the late Bishop Lavalle, of the See of
Louisville. The erection of Syracuse into
Catholic See has been recommended to the
pOne.
Year: 1867

FIRST CLASS FARM FOR sALE-wITH IMMEDI-
N ate possession situated Coldenham Orange county
sN miles from Newbnrg the turnpike leading Mont


gomery containing 2 of frat land greater part
in meadow producing large crops of hay well adapted for
stock two streams OF never failing water running through
abundance mansion largo built Of stone in the
stantia manner also stone cottage and outbud


healthest and most desirable places the State For fur


or JAMES Low Is Worth street.
Year: 1867

CoNANcHE, April 18th, 1867.


EDITOR CHRONICLE AS you have inform
ed your readers from time to time. of the
rich and extensive hill and placer gold dig
gings of Cat Camp, It may not be amiss, at
this time, to inform you, and through your
paper all who may be interested, that there
is prospect of obtaining liberal supply of
water for Cat Camp. Within short time,
Messrs. Proctor Borden s. Co., have surveyed
through from Campo Seco, and find the route
feasible, and the rich and extensive diggings
demanding immediate action. This COM
pany have given steady supply of water to
the miners in Campo Seco during the past
winter. They have only to extend their
ditch six miles, to cover the most extensive
gold field yet unwashed in California. We
have heretofore hoped and expected that the
Mokelumne Hill Ditch Co., would extend
their works to this district, for they have
known the value of these mines would war
rant the work but it has thus far been all
talk and no action. You may be assured
then. that it gives us great joy to find Proctor
Borden & Co. in the field, extending their
works which were completed to Campo Seco
only few months since. Knowing their en-
terprise and perseverance, we are satisfied the
work will be pushed to speedy completion
and they receive rich reward.


Yours etc., N. E. F.
Year: 1867




Carpets, Gilcloths ard Sheetings.
Having established myself in San Francis
co in order to have facilities for supplying
my store with the latest arrivals Of Goods
from the East, venture to say that there is
not as complete stock of Spring goods in
the county as there is in my store. l shall
continue to keep it we'll supplied with the
latest and most desirable kind Of goods. Par
ticular attention will be paid to the selection
of such articles in the San Francisco market
as any of my customers would see proper to
order, if in the store they cannot be suited.
Very grateful for past favors, | herewith
solicit that share of patronage heretofore be-
slowed upon me, and assure those who will
favor me with CALL that


"QHicix Sales and Small Profits"
Will continue to be my guide in business ;


that there is but


One Price,
And that the only place to find the best and


cheapest goods is at the


ONE PRICE STORE.
ap13'67:tf NJ. DAVIDSON.
Year: 1867

where she then was. All were ready to give
him the best. as the tavern keeper stood
ready at bis door with his best. His speech
was prepared, and as the General rode by,
he advanced and made il:


20 great and good General Washington
l have nothing else to present you, but ] beg
you to accept glass Of my best brandy
Take it, and refresh yourself with it. >"


"Tbank you" said the General. politely
waving him away; II have no occasion. ("


With such an example, can any young
man feel ashamed to reply to the tempter,
have no occasion ~, CAROL.
Year: 1867

The following from speech of i ''Republi-
can member OF the the New I ork State Con
vention, show, with what apprehcnslons he
regards the future:


& HCan it do any harm to remember that our
national debt is twenty seven thousand mil
lions of dollars? OF this, at least one sixth,
or four hundred and fifty millions, must be
paid By this State. The State is now paying
to the national government not less than
direct taxes The State debt is over ttty-one
debts seveDty-6v millions more. In view OF
our share of the national debt, the State debt
fails to impress us as it ought. Years ago, i
State debt of forty millions startled the people,
and the watchword went forth, stop and pay.
On this very day New York is bound lor live
hundred and Seventy-six millions Of dollars
Of debt; more than one third Of its whole as
sessed valuation. Our people must pay the
interest on this amount and must provide Tor
the redemption Of the principal. The interest
comes out Of their earnings and their savings,
and the principal must one day increase their
labors or diminish their comforts. This is no
distant dagger The fact stares Us in the face
that We have entered upon the era ot reduc-
ton of values The gold dollar is worth 81, ,35
in paper, or rather the paper dollar Is worth
seventy-four cents in gold. That margin OF
diherence---twcnty-si per CENTS oo2lng
away out of every fortune, out OF values gen
orally 1t mag be in few months, it may be
in couple Of years, but sooner or later, a
sharer Of the values in this State, estimated in
money not far from that margin is to


Fold its tent like the Arab ..


And as silently steal away


am no aarmist. My picture includes no
dark Innings Of the ruin to lie caused by con-
traction. Count every man solvent. Believe
that every mechanic and laborer shall have
steady employment. Omit from the calcula.
ton all considerations of the stringency OF
the market. Forget, if you can, how, in 1897
and 1857, many works commenced We're forced
to stop, from failure to obtain money on their
securities. Pronounce, If possible, that with
State aid these projects will be lifted into the
white light of success, above the clouds OF linan
cial storms, above the relractlons which affect
all commerce and all business. Ietw cannot
shut our eyes TO the contingency. TO destroy.
bridges and burn boats TO prevent retreat, Is
soldiery courage; it is not business prudence.
The chance, I will not call it the danger, that
panic may overtakc us on the way to the re-
sumption of specie payments, oug ht TO render
all men wary, and ought to compel those who
have voice in adjusting taxation to make 1T as
light as possible, and beyond AL, exactly equal.
The lesson is apt, that We should temper the
wind to the shorn lamb"