smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1867

The Milwaukee Sentinel on the 18th


has the following;


We have to record a somewhat sin
gular and almost incredible occurrence
which happened here last week. 1t
was a terrific combat between a swarm
of rats and their natural enemy-a


black-and- tan tarrier.


Near one of our grain warehouses.
situated on the river bank. large


swarms OF rats have been in the habit


of feasting on the wheat which has


been scattered around A tarrier dog


getting wind Of the rendezvous, made


an attack upon a couple of rats that


had ventured too far In the open air.


Selling one in its teeth it shook it


vigorously. The rat squealed pite.


ously, attracting to the spot dozen


or more companions. These, on see


ing the situation Of affairs. Joined


IN raising the alarm In less time


than it takes to tell the incident, the


ice was black with swarm of rats.


several hundred IN number. The tar


rler, after dispatching the first victim,


charged into the swarm with the eyi


dent determination Of serving the re-
mainder in like manner. But for once


a tarrier was doomed to meet with
fight from the poor animals he had so


long devoured at pleasure, and IL


trlce he was surrounded on all sides


By swarm Of ferocious brutes, anx.
ious to be avenged for the death of
their companion. Then ensued the
most frightful scene imaginable. The
rats swarmed around their adversary,
and fastened their claws and tech in
his flesh. The dog enraged by the
pain, fought bravely, killing scores of
his enemies in his contest for life
But the odds against him were too
great. and after sharp conflict which
lasted about five minutes, he was for
ced to succumb. His body was liter
ally dcyoured by the rats, they seem
ing to take a savage pleasure in tear
ing their yanquished enemy peace
meal. The tarricr died game, howev-
er, for there Y ere about half hun
dred rats left upon the field, bleeding
and mangled, and as many more, more
or less, injured


A singular instance of the l1indliness
Of dumb animals to their fellows was
noticed at the conclusion of the com
bat. A number of the rats had been
somewhat lacerated by the tech of the
dog. Their companions gathered in
groupes around them, licked the blood
from their wounds, and then tenderly
carried the IN their teeth % their nest.
The bodies,o the slain were as tender.
ly cared for. One by one they were
carried away to hole in the ice near
by, where they were piled up. When
all the bodies had been gathered to-
gether, the survivors grouped around
them, and one of the number, mount
ing upon the bodies, seemed to deliver
a brief funeral oration over the re-
mains of their companions. The ut
most silence reigncd among the com
pany during the address of their chief.
The whole company then proceeded
TO tumble their dead companions into
the water, where they soon sunk out
of sight. In half an hour scarcely
vestige Of the conflict remained. This
funeral service was the most extraor-
dinary instance Of the kind we have
yet observed, and IS well deserving the
study cf natuIalists The fight as
whole would have delighted sporting
men and dog fanciers. 1t was highly
interesting to the few who observed
Year: 1867

SOAPED HORN ."-Chaplain Glad
dis said, at the commencement Of his
speech, that ever q preacher might
get mad under certain circumstances.
At a camp meeting once an old broth
er was detailed to bring sinners to qhe
altar Of repentance by sounding a
horn. During a temporary absence
from his post of duty, an unregenara-
ted person filled the horn with soft
soap. When the brother came back
to resume the vocation of Gabriel, he
discovered the trick that had been
played upon him. Said he, l have
been member Of the church for forty
five years, and minister of the Cos
pei thirty-fye. I have never sworn
an oath in my lie, but d-n me if /
don't whip the man that soaped my
horn" Pretty soon the altar was
crowded with mourners, and the splr-
it's influence was manifesting itself
very satisfactorily except in one heart
that appeared very stubborn. The
proprietor of the horn approached this
obdurate case and asked him how he
felt The poor sinner couldn't feel
his sins forgiven, and he knew there
was no use in bis petitioning the throne
of grace He had committed an un-
pardonable sin, he said.


"Ah," said the preacher, "the blood
Of Christ cleanseth from ali sin.


"All except the one I've committed, p"
said the sinner.


What can it be, brother-is it
murder, arson, rape or adultery p


Worse than that, sobbed the an
converted one.


"Can it be possible that you have
wronged the Printer by Withholding
from him that which was his due,
said the preacher, in surprise.


Worse! ! worse even than that J
faintly whispered the impenitent man.


The minister looked at his stoney
hearted subject moment. and then
shifting the action to the word said
F" VIII some brother hold my coat ?
Here's the miserable rascal that soap.
ed my horn" The preacher whipped
| the sinner, who soon after receiving
punishment became thoroughly con
verted.
Year: 1867

4 yoUSG man in New Britain, Con
necticut while trying to steal kiss
from young lady Of that place, got
her knitting needle stuck in his eye,
and broke short of in the socket A
physician removed The piece, but the
gentleman can now only go one eye
on it"
Year: 1867

THE DRUNKARDss WILL leave to society
ruined character; wretched example, and
memory that will soon rot


leave to my parents during the rest of their
lives as much sorrow as humanity, in feeble
and decrepit state can sustain


| leave to my brothers and sisters. as much
modification and injury as could bring on
them Es1


leave to my wife broken heart, life of
wretchedness. and shame, to weep over nv
premature DEATH


give and bequeath to each of my children,
poverty, ignorance, and low character and the
remembrance that their father was brute.
Year: 1867

The Lament
/ saw one bending low the head
Beside grave fresh made
A narrow home ridged up and red,
And hard by lay spade


The mattock and the spade.
These symbols of mortality
Seemed waiting near the pail
To hear the next fatality,
And sections graveyard call


sad yet business call.
Above, two weeping willows spread,
Their ample, mournful arms,
As if lamenting for the dead
Or soothing with their charms


Their melancholy charms.
A mother knelt upon the ground,
Her infant lay beneath,
Funereal signals all around
The synonymes of death


Mysterious, breathless death.
She, worn with grief. remained behind,
While others hurried home,
And all the yearnings of the mind
Enchained her to that tomb,


In twilight's hazy gloom.
heard voice in sobbing tone
Exclaim, my little Kate,
You must not, shall not be alone,
Mother will near you wait,


And wait till hours grow late.
my only child your father died,
But never saw your face,
Both now are lying side by side,
Almost within embrace


For me there still is space.
''Jesus would weep and SO let me,
It soothes my anguish sore
Sure, neither Martha nor Mary
Could love their brother more


Never like her who bore
Swat thou my soul, the trump will sound
Blown by immortal breath,
When rising from beneath the ground,
We no more witness death


Fain would live by faith.
81 plant these flowers, my little Kate,
Near where your body lies,
I'll nurse them early, nourish late
With tears from both mine eyes


Till death the fountain dries.
''Transplanted from your fathers grave
/ value them the more;
'Tis he as we'll as l who gave
These howerets sweet and pure


To me constant lure.
"And when I see them thrive and grow,
I'll think on both my dear,
The choicest fow'rs the earth could blow
I've buried deepest here


Husband and child both dear"


A FATHER.
Year: 1867

Congress has done thousand vindictiye
things, but not a single kind word to the South,
n Congress is composed of men who are sup
y, sd to have hearts in their bosoms-who call
themselves philanthropists-who claim to be
christians and rely upon the mercy of God to
pardon their own errors and misdeeds. Yet
the e men not only refuse to pardon what they
call our crime, but wish and try to infict power
ty suffering and disgrace upon all the white
men, women and children in the South, under
the delasion, or the hypocritical pretence that
they are thereby doing God service This is
the much vaunted Radical humanity.


Congress will neither help us nor suffer us to
help ourselves. Every people, whether con-
quered or not, is entitled to the assistance and
protection of those to whom they are subject
Whether we are entitled or not to equality with
the Northern States, to suffrage, representation,
and all other rights and privileges, we are GER
tainly entitled to industrial and financial help.
Neither in war nor in peace has one people the
right to starve another people as the North is
trying to starye the South. 1t is inhuman-
brutal In the last degree 1t is more than that
it is in the last degree foolish, and reacts upon
the North, which will have to pay such portion
of the public debt as the South cannot meet,
and whose commerce will suffer in just so far as
Southern production shall be diminished.


Richmond Whi1
Year: 1867

Our manners must be tender and winning.
The nail of reproof, says an old writer, must be
we'll oiled in kindness before it is driven home.
Meddling with the faults of others is like at
tempting to move person afflicted with gout
it must be done slowly and tenderly, nor must
great thing is to show the person that you real
y love him if you manifest this in the sight
of God, He will bless your efforts, and give you
favor in the sight of an erring brother.
Year: 1867

FAMILY PRAYER. Hall, hearing
some worldly minded person object to family
prayer as taking up too much time, said that
what might seem loss will be more than COM
pen>ated by that spirit of order and regularity
which the stated observance of this tends to
produce. 1t serves as an edge and border, to
preserve the web of life from unraveling. ''The
curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked;
but He blesseth the habitations of the righ-
ooY,1
Year: 1867

PUNGENT SERMoN-Jerome in one of his
sermons rebuked the women of his day in words
so apropos to those of modern times, that we
cannot forbear copying them:


All shall tell you who are the women that
scandalize Christians. They are those who daub
their checks with red, and their eyes with black
those who plaster their faces too white to be
human, reminding US Of idols-those who can
not shed tear without its tracing a furrow on
the painted surface of their faces-those whose
ripe years fail to teach them that they are grow
ing old-those whose head dresses are made up
of other people hair-those who chalk wrinkles
into the counterfeit presentinent of youth, and
those who affect the demeaaor of bashfal maid
ems in the presence of troops Of grand -children.
Year: 1867

Nature bids me love myself, and hate all that
hurt me; reason bids me love my friend, and
hate those that envy me; religion bids me love
all, and hate none, and overcome evil with
good.


TenO said that an avariciOus man was like
barren, sandy soil, which sucks in all the rain
and dews with greediness and thirst, but yields
no fruitful herbs or plants to the inhabitants.


Envy is only fixed on merit and, like sore
eye, is offended with everything that is bright.
Year: 1867

Don't write there said one to lad who
was writing with a diamond pin on pane of
glass in the window of hotel "Why?" said
he. Because you can't rub it out F." There are
other things which men should not do because
they cannot rub them out. Happy is the man
that has none of these recorded against him."
Year: 1867

A copy of the Staunton (Va.) Spectator of
January has been sent to us, with a request
to exchange-a request with which it will give
us lsure to comply. The Spectator is as fine
looking paper as enters our office, and con-
trasts strongly in appearance with most of the
papers published at the south during the war.
1t is of large size, and is beautiful printed on
new type and paper of superior quality. Its
advertising columns make it evident that there
is considerable business and life and activity in
Staunton.


The Spectator considers the true policy of the
south to be, ''to avoid giving unnecessary of
fence to the people of the north to stand calmy
though firmly by all our constitutional rights
to rely upon ourselves; to deveope the rich
resources of our section to establish factories
Of all kinds, to buy as little abroad as possible ;
to live within ourselves, and encourage in every
possible way every branch of industry in the
Southern States to labor and not to idle to
hope and not to despond. { IL. L, ]
Gazette and Chronicle.
Year: 1867

NJ. NJ PoMERoY:


Editor Democrat, La Crosse, Wis.
Sr:-When in Milwaukee last October
made all arrangements with parties there toward
the prosecution of the suit | have brought
against you for defamation of character as per
preliminary notification and summons This was
the principle object [ had in visiting Wisconsin
and my work was done WELL On consultation
with few friends have decided to withdraw
the suit if you will agree to stop your personal
so often appeared in your paper, the La Crosse
DEMOCRAT. | have no particular desire or
need to collect of you the amount claimed,
($lO0 OO0) but do wish to have your annoying
articles stopped, and if you do not accede to
this proposition, the law must take its course


B. E. BUTLER
Year: 1867

Have proved from the ample experience entire saeess


PromptEcent and Reliable They the ouy Medicines perfectly
popular that cannot be made ~ g
them harmless be free from Danger and efficient As 10 e
always reliable They have raised the highest eommendaon ron M
and will always render satisfaction -
Year: 1867

KNox's Styles are Triumphant His hats are
worn by the eunes doree nearly all professional and by eve
gentleman note Though his Nos 22 and J5 Broadway are
spacious he had better open another.
Year: 1867

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GOOD GOLD PEN Is alwas ready and reliable, and
~ adapted TO tho hand, makes writing pleasure rather
than task .,
The beginner makes more rapid progress with a Gold
Pen than with any other, because the same pressure
always produces the result; and the proficient Is
satisfied with his labor because OF the greater uni
formity Of his writing, and the by which Is pro
duced.


In making new pens, the subscriber uses no solder
The gold at the point Is brought u state OF fusion
when the point sinks into IT, and the two become as one
metal entirely lmperyiOus 10 the action OF the acids In
inks This can be done In making pens, because the
gold than three times thick as II is after the
pen rolled to the proper thnness Of the finished state
when pens reponted a solder must be used which
will melt than the gold OF which the pen Is made
other wise the points will curl into gl0bular form By
this process the temper taken out OF the nib the elas
ticty destroyed. and the pen subjected TO the sure
process OF cOrrOsion on these accounts, and knowing
from long experience that reponted can rarely give
satisfaction the subscriber must positively Refuse TO he
point Gold Pens. -.
Return the pen within ten DAYS after us reception II
stamped "a Norton and not adapted TO yOnr hand stat
ing In what respect II might be improved as II Will be the
best guide in selecting that IS state AT What angie
you hold the pen the paper and whether squarey or
leaning the right left These points briefly and clear
stated Will greatly assist IN making selection 10 suit
you. 49,. =,
Any one sending Postage Paid Envelope with their
and proper address written IT, Will receive CIR
prces Address A. MORTON,


No. 15 Maidenlan Newiorf
Year: 1867

A CARD-In 1861 Morton discontinued the
discount formerly given 10 the Jobblng Trade
and, ignoring the services Of middle men, has
sold his pens either directly TO those who use
them, or to such as keep them on hand for the
better supply of the writing public in their
own localities. There may be Jobbers who
have spoken in favor Of the Morton Pen since
that time, but, if so, their remarks have never
in a single instance reached his ear; and
although they generally admit that Morton
can make the best pens in the world, and used
to do so, they nevertheless put forth great
exertions 10 show that the Morton Pen has de-
preciated in value, is not what 1t formerly was
and that those which they vend are equal IT not
superior now since many Retail Dealers obtain
what little they know of pens, rs well as the pens
themselves, entirely from the Jobbers people are
apt to be msled by their representations.


In order that the public may Judge correctly,
and at the same time see how, much pains
taking is exercised to give every one who orders,
just such a pen as viii exactly suit his hand
Morton confidently refers to the many thousands
throughout the entire country, who have re
ceived his pens through the mails during that
time, and also calls particular attention to the
following letter which has accompanied every
pen sent.
Year: 1867

A very amusing little episode in real
life has just been developed, after re-
manning dormant for eight days. Quite
q number of our citizens, on the 1st of
April, received a very tastily put up
note, written in pretty hand, and on
scented paper. As all the notes are
alike, there is no harm in giving a copy
of them, and here it is:


MILWAUKEE, March 31st, '67.


Mr.. N: L have repeatedly met
you in society, but, as yet, have had no
introduction, an honor l have earnest
ly longed. concluded, if you were
willing to make an acquintanee formed
in this way, that would ask you to be
near or at Tunis' book store. on Wiscon-
sin street, tomorrow afternoon, about
halfpast four o'clock. l will wear a
blue ribbon about my neck, tied behind,
and have a roll of music in my hand
This is not strictly in accordance with
the laws Of etiquette, but 1 concluded
to do away with any such formalities
and trust to your honor to hold this
communication strictly confidential
Hoping to see you at the appointed
time remain, Yours expectantly


JENNIE T.


He was more than ordinary who
could receive such a note and not be
governed accordingly" The parties
who received the notes spoken of were
not mo notice kind" Poor infatuated
souls, they forgot the day-they forgot
everything but Tunis-h halEpast 4
o'clock-blue rib5on-roll of music and
connected all this with "devilish foine
form" a sweet face, and a charming
smile and perfect admiration for some
body's taste in selecting them to be the
recipient of such favors.


1t is said by those in secret, that as
the hour Of 4:30 drew near there was
something of excitement on Wisconsin
street. A well known lumberman
might have been seen promenading up
and down, a well known lawyer might
have been seen peering into Tunis'
window, dry goods gentleman might
have been seen casting furtiYe glanees
over the way An exquisite insurance
man, a dandy bank cashier, and num-
Der of well known ''lady killers" of
various vocations also might have been
seen in the vicinity, all snxiously look
ing for blue ribbon and a roll of mu-
sic. There were many incidents con-
nected with the affair which we have
no time or inclination to notice. Some
body after waiting something like an
hour and seeing so many Of his friends
IN the vicinity, ''smelled something
and the deluded gentlemen found
they had been considerably sold out.
They went home, we trust, wiser men,
and We hope will not be caught in 80
foolish trap again, and that they will
keep the little scented notes that tell
of blue ribbon and roll of music,
from their wives sight.
Year: 1867

Relative to an Amendment of the Constitution
providing for the extension of the Elective
Franchise.


Resolved BY the General Assembly of the
State of Ohio. Three-ffths of the member.
elected TO each house agreeing thereto, That il
be and is hereby proposed to the electors of this
State to vote at the next annual October cleo
lion uDon approval or rejection of the 70 flowing
amendment as a substitute for the first section
of the fifth article of the Constitution of thi.
State, to wit: Every male citizen of the United
States Of the age of twenty-one years, who shall
have been a resident OF the State one year next
preceding the election. and of the county,
township or ward in which he resides such
time as may be provided by law, except such
persons as have borne arms in support Of any
insurreetion or rebellion against the Govern
ment of the United States, or have fed from
their places Of residence to avoid being drafted
into the military service thereof; or have de-
serted the military or the naval service of said
Government in time of war. and have not sub
sequently been honorably discharged from the
same-shall have the qualifications of an cleo
tor, and be entitled to vote at all elections


ED. A. PARR0Tr,


Speaker of the House of Representatives.


ANDREW g. M'BURNEY,


President of the Senate.
Passed April 6. 1867. fAprils.
Year: 1867

There's beautiful land that lies beyond


deep and mighty river;
And they whom we love most fond,


First feel the cold tides shiEer.
This beautiful land is hid from view
By the mist from the rushing river,
That hangs like a pail o'er It's tide of blue,
With shadewy, ghostly culver.
'Tis said beyond. in this beautiful land,


Across the rivers flowing.
There is a shore Of pearl. with golden sand,
And flowers forever blowing.
In this beautiful land there's naught of night
To darken the sunbeam's simmer:
The glistening robes Of spotless white


Like sparkling dew drops glimmer.
And there. on the shadowy further side,
Stands a babe and the mother with er,
And they beckon me plunge in the wavy tide
That beyond me may live together.
Year: 1867

ANNIVERSARY OF ODD FELLowsHIP.-James P.
Sanders, II. W. Grand Sire of the R. W. Grand
Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
has proclaimed that Friday, the 26th of April
ext,-the 4sth anniversary of the establishment
of the Order in the United States,-be observed
by the Fraternity as day of thanksgiving and
prayer. It is the present intention of the men,
bers of North Star Lodge, No. 81, of this place,
to appropriately observe the occasion with the
customary celebration ceremonies. We are glad to
announce this decision on the part of tine Trinity
Brotherhood and certain that nothing will
be left undone to make the approaching reunion
worthy of the occasion and cause. There are
two Lodges in the county, and the membership
is large and constantly increasing. The assur-
ance further comes that many Brethren of the
Shasta and Red Bluff Lodges will gladly partici-
pate in the occasion. Further reference will be
made to the matter as soon as the cel6 ration
preliminaries are arranged.
Year: 1867

GENERAL BIDwELL.-Every dav since the an
nouncement was made that the prominent Cali
fornian whose name heads this article would
permit his name to go before the people as
candidate for Governor, the testimony of his
general and increasing popularity has grown
more ap. aren't. That it should be so in the
counties composing his own Congressional dis
trict, is not surprising. There is no reason why
it should be otherwise. As representative in
Congress he has been firm and unceasing in his
advocacy of the interests and desires of not only
his immediate constituency, but of lae whole
State. man of sound sense, correct and firm
views and as largely interested in the welfare of
his adopted State as any citizen we can mention,
his efforts have been duly appreciated at home.
and have made for him reputation which will
become part of the history Of the State. We
say this with pride, and know that thousands of
sincere voters will welcome the day that they are
permitted to deposit ballot for John Bidwell as
Governor of California. Honest and capable
and as we believe entirely beyond the reach and
influence of political hucksterers who are so rea-
dy to force their own claims for position upon
the people, we welcome with pleasure and graft
tude the approving plaudit of I" well done, good
and faithful servant" which comes from noun
tain and valley, and rom the remotest ends of
the State, and the unmistakable indications that
he is the first choice of the great mass of the
Union party for the position in question. AS an
humble member of that party, our preference,
subject to the decision of the Union State
Convention, is indicated at the head of these
columns