smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

AS the Cotton crop is always a
subject Of interest to the community
both at home and at distance, We
have the following report to make
In August, the frequent rains ana
cloudy weather caused the bottom
crop to rot badly, the weed being
very rank and interlocked in all tres!l
ground, and the sun not being abb
to pierce the shade of the rank vego-
tation. This was universally the
case in all, except very old lands,
where the stock grew to less height.
Besides the rot thus occasioned, the
boil worm on very many places duo
considerable damage. These two
causes have diminished the crop Ger
tainly one-sixth. In Septembr, the
present month, the caterpillar made ac-
tive by thea continued murky damn
weather, fell on the plant and hav,
eaten every leaf off of it, and will
now go on the young top bolls, and
this will occasion, as certainly, the
loss of another sixth, SO that, frel.
the combined causes alledged, We
can very justly and accurately put
the loss as one Of two-siXths or one
third, leaving two-thirds as the very
largest measure of the crop to be re
lied on. Some planters put 1t al a
half Il crop. Natchitoches Chronicle
Year: 1861

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The MaystiIle Eagle says as the gener.
Gus can admire coulage even IN public
enemy, 10 may well be excused forsexpres-
sing sentiments Of Kindness towards the
deceased Henry NJ. Rust, who was slain,
lighting at his post, in the battle. of Ivy
Mountain, He was in command of com
pany from Bourbon county, and after they
had deserted him, and all the other Rebels
had left the field, he continued lighting
alone until his body was pierced through
and through by several bullets and he had
not sufficient strength to raise his ride
When taken he was kindly cared for by
DR. Bradford and other surgeons, hut their
skill was unavailing to preserve his life
Before his death he avowed that he had
been conscieutiously 4 Secessionist, and
that he had been wounded in the discharge
of what he had regarded as duty, but
that if it pleased God to spare his life he
would abandon the cause of the Secession
lists, with whose cowardice in the fight he
had become disgusted He died bitterly
cxeerating the Bourbon poltroons, as he cal
led them, who left him :lone and sought
only their personal safety. What con
trast such death, lending dignity even to
bad cause, be~rs to the shameless conduct
of Williams, who had seduced Rust and
many vthers to conspire against their ap-
proach Of an enemy.
Year: 1861




This species is a regular inhabitant of
almost all our pine forests situated north of
forty degrees, from September to April =
Tie Great Pine Swamp in Pennsylvania
seems to be their favorite rendezvous.
They then appear in large focks, feeding
on the seeds of the hemlock and white pine;
have loud, sharp, and not unmusical note;
chatter as they fly alight during the prev
alence Of the deep SHOWS before the door
of the hunter, and around the house, pick.
ing off the clay with which the logs are
plastered, and searching in corners where
any substance of saline nature had been
thrown. At such times they are so tame,
as only to settle on the roof of the cabin
when disturbed, and a moment after, des,
cend to feed as before They are then
easily Caught in traps. When kept in a
cage they have many of the habits of the
parrot, often climbing along the wires, and
using their feet to grasp the cones in, while
taking out the seeds 4a5


This bird has hitherto been considered a
meie variety of the European species, but
it differs in several respects. I have there
fore separated it from the grosbeaks Itis
subject to many changes of color The
male is FIVE inches and three fourths long.
The general color of the plumage when
perfect, is red-lead color; the tail is fork
ed and edged with yellow. The female is
less than the male the plumagc of an ol,
i've yellow.
Year: 1861

Colonel James NJ Muligan, the gallant
defender of Lexington, Missouri, arrived at
Cincinnati from Chicago on Tuesday, by
special train, and met grand reception
Ills Irish brethren were out in force. In
reply to welcoming speech by Mr. Henry
Stausberry, Colonel Mulliga said: :,
In behalf of those now silent graves OF
Lexington-in behalf of the tattered men
that now crowd the hospitaI-in behalf of
the dispersed Irish Brigade that is again
waiting only to be recalled to again set its
face against the rebellion, and again fight
for the Stars and Stripes of our common
country as long as life remains with them,
| say that, in behalf of all these, thank
you for the eloquence and the tenderness
with which you have spoken of them
When lately Chicago rose to welcome me,
| attributed it to the long association and
friendship OF quarter of a century but
now that Cincinnati has risen-tha city
OF almost imperial splendor and magnif-
cence-that city the great rival of our own
i feel that no good that I have done
no good that my brigade has done
is commensurate with the splendor of
this reception. I can only hope that
when fortune places me again in the sad
die at the head Of my gallant boys / will
be able to win the favor of the citizens of
Cincinnati by the deeds that I shall do.


L feel Inundated to come to Cincinnati,
the home of so many heroes of the war
the brave Lytle of Carnifex, and that 9TH
er volunteer in whom the nobility of the
man runs rival with the splendor of the
soldier-you own General Rosecrans. T


Let me say in addition that believe
the great Republic was not made to be so
soon crumbled. [ believe that God did
not intend that the wisdom of our fathers
should SO soon he put at naught. I do
not believe so much revolutionary blood
was spilled that all the efforts of our an
cestors should come to confusion Ibeleve
there is great future for our nation-that
the lustre even of the ancient nations will
pale before the American public when it
shall 60 forward anew upon the march OF
restored and united nationality.


Let me say that it is the duty of every
man to do all in his power to accomplish
the grand result. | say, in sincerity, let
him be accursed who despairs of the Repub-
lie. In the performance each of his own
duty [ hope peace-white-robe peace
shall again brood upon all the hills and
valleys of our land. But, my friends, hon
estly as [ pray for peace, 1 do not pray for
its advent until we shall have the laws vim
dioated, the Union respected, and the Con
stitution honored and obeycd. Then, when
that is done, and when such young, sus


ceptible gentlemen as John c. Breckin-
ridge and his associates, baser than Cata-
line in the Senate House, shall refuse to
forego the honors of an American Senator
for the gaudy plumes of a Rebel Brigadier,
when we shall have all these, then let peace
come. [ hope the time will soon come
when we shall have no traitors, or rebels


nothing but united American freemen.
Year: 1861

flying pleasures of time and strive to in
crease in them a love for all things good
and beautiful ), and true. Then will the
teacher in his heart bless. instead of scorn
you; aud his path viii be more sunny
through your earnest endeavor to tighten
his labor BY performing Alright your duty
towards your children. e5 -sE.
Year: 1861

exhaustion Of all peaceful means Of settle
ment, before a resort to forcible measures
should be countenau&6.


We did not take them with the understand
Republican party, but with the understanding
that in case Of conflict partyism WAS to yield
to patriotism. The only reservation was that
no one would be hold bound to support con
cessions, or to do any other net, which In view
of nll his duties, he could not reconcile to his
conscience or his homer.
lwould, therefore, for myself and Democrat
ic friends, protest against the attempt to
couple in any way the declarations Of that
meeting With the platform or SO called princi-
Piles Of the Republican patty or any other party,
except to show that that platform and those
6o-called principles must be abandoned when
they are found to conflict with duty to God
and our fe1loW-men.


Neither do we consider ourselves committed
to the policy of making WARRIOR vengeance or
destruction, but only In the event that 1t shall
appear at the time to be required BY the Con-
the Union Of the States, and the general vel
farc.
In the words OF Judge Douglas, In his recent
great speech, "While VIC affirm that the Con
sftution was intended to form perpetual
Union-while (we) affirm the right to use all
will not mediate war nor tolerate the idea,
until after every effort ut adjustment has been
tried and fniled.''


Although most Of the Republican papers md
many Of their leaders In this locality have de-
clared agufnst concession, trust that the con-
seryative nnsses Of tint party will continue
disposed to make ttgrcat concessions" and
dcspising party drill in this time OF public
danger, will stand firmly By the Democracy in
their patriotic efforts to restore peace to the
country. Yours respectfully,


8. s. HAYEs.


CHICAGO, January 9th, 1850.
Year: 1861

It will be seen by the call published in
another column thai the Union meeting re-
fecred to in our issue Of yesterday will be
held in Metropolitan Hall on Monday cre-
ming next-Mr. Wells having gratuitously
rendered it for that purpose. We can add
nothing to the s'::ngth and rcspeclability
Of the numerous names attached to the
call They give the assurance that there
will be demonstration worthy Of Chica-
60, and worthy Of the Union which they
stand ready to maintain and defend
Year: 1861

The WEA1uER.-Yesterdayw was clear cold
winter, with every sign of thaw frozen out.
The sleighing is rather thin, but the s&ate1s'
high carnival is just now. Such Ice has not
been before seen.
Year: 1861

bloody scene, and assuring her that they
were as ready to yield their lives in her de-
fence as the one who had so fallen, they
gave her blanket, and persuaded her to lie
down and get what rest she could, that she
might be prepared for the long journey
homeward, which would commence on the
morrow. Then scalping their slain, and
making prize of whatever they considered of
any value, they sat down by their dead COM
rades and passed the night beside him, re-
hearslng tales of adventures in which he
had taken part, and renewing their oaths
of eternal vengeance against the whole In
dian race.


At daylight the following morning they
dug a rude grave with their hatchets and
having shown their final respect to their late
companion, by interring bis remains. as well
set out on their return to the fort, Which
they eventually reached in safety, and where
they delivered their rescued captive into the
hands of General Wayne, who not only kind
ly thanked, but literally rewarded, them,
and expressed soldiers regret for the loss
of their brave companion.


1t may interest the reader to know that
same young lady-so providentially preserv-
ed at the general massacre Of her friends,
and so calamity rescued at the expense OF
the lie of one Of those brave heroines of the
wilderness subsequently became the wife
of an officer under Wayne, and the mother
of one who holds distinguished position in
the councils of the nation.
Year: 1861

John Welsh, one Of the early Reformers-
of Scotland, born 1870, has given lively
picture of faith, which may serve TO encour--
age some trembling believer:


. 1t is not the quantity of faith that shall
save thee. A drop of water is as true wa
ter as the whole ocean. So little faith is
as true faith as the greatest. A child eight
days old IS as really man as one of sixty
years; a spark Of fire is as true fire as great
fame sickly man is az truly living as a
well man. So it is not the measure of thy
faith that saves thee; i: is the blood that
it grips tn, that saves thee. AS the weak
hand OF child that leads the spoon to the
mouth, will feed as well as the strongest arm
of man, for it is not the hand that feeds
thee, albsit il put the meat into thy mouth.
but 4 is the 4nest carried into the stomach
that feeds thee so if than canst grip Christ
ever.sso weakly, he will not let thee perish.


s.All that looked to the brazen serpent
never so far off. they were healed Of the sting
of the fiery serpent; yet all saw not alike
clearly. for some were near at hand and some
were far OFF Those that were near at hand
might see more clearly than those that were
far off nevertheless, those that were far OH
were as soon healed of the sting, when they
looked to the serpent, as those that were near
at hazd for il was not thci7 look that made
them whole, but fIe whom the serpent did
represent So il thou canst look to- Chriss
ever so msanly, he can take away the sting
fthy conscience II thou be'ievest the weak
est hand can take gift as well as the strong
est Now. Chf;st is the gift and weak faith
may grip him as well as strong faith, and
Christ is-as truly thine when thou hast weak
faith, as when thou hast come to these
triumphantioys through the strength oi
faith
Year: 1861

tiousness, and crime, and drunkenness. 1t
is there, in those crowded abodes of filth,
and misery. and sin, where whole families
herd together like beasts, without distinc-
ton of sex or age-it is there that "old in
wee initiate the young" And it must ever
8 De SO till Christian benefcence shall throw a
protecting barrier around these children.


What kind Of a barrier can we rear to
successfully resist the health DESTROYING.
soul running floods which make such havoc
among our fellow countrymen? Not one of
endless often unavailing, effort to cure phys
leal dlsease-ofs pains and penalties against
the l1WiesS and the vicious-of mere legal
prohibitions against the manufacture and sale
OF intoxicating drnks-of bold denuncia-
tons againstsin. No such barrier, will ever,
IN our opinion, ettsGtupllE lErsEfi sef6ist tdee ana
check the progress of that which is shame
to any people. Ii must be one which will
guard from the cradle, the compost nature of
man defend every avenue of his nature
against the approach of the destroyer; and
protect his physical, moral, and intellectual
being


We educate drunkards, or suffer them to
be educated, from the very cradle. We edu-
cate thieves and then imprison them for steal
ing. We educate murderers and then hang
them. We educate Magdalens and then cast
them out.


These evils are engendered in the cradle,
and We must apply the remedy to the cradle.
And this is pre- eminently work for woman,
and one for which her nature peculiarly quail
ifies her.


And we have seen the vast means W hich
ladies might bring to this work, ifthey would
but practice little self denial. And We
should bear in mind that Christianity is a
religion of denial for the promotion of the
higher good of others. whatsoever will be
my disciple must deny himself, take up his
cross and follow me-"
Year: 1861

the wound on his left side would shortly
terminate his existence. lie turned to his
daughter:
Mary he said, you have heard me ten
of my brother; he died with just such an
other wound as this here. Well, now, had
there been only somebody by to suck the
hurt. his life would have been saved


The boatman then landed, and went to
look for two or three more soldiers to help
him carry the officer, leaving his daughter
in charge of him. The girl looked at the
sufferer for moment or two. What was
her emotion when she heard him sigh SO
deeply not that he was resigning lte In.
the frs. flower of his age. but that he should
die without mothers kiss.


Ny mother! my dear mother 2 SAID he
Il die without


Her woman's heart told her what he would
nave -saia. her bosom heayed with Sympa-
thy and her eyes ran over.


Then she remembered what her father
said she thought how her uncle's LIE might
nave been saved In. an instant, quicker
than thought she tore open the officers 5
:. coat, and the generous girl recalled him to
life with her lips.


Amid this holy occupation the sound OF
footsteps was heard, and the blushing hero
Inc fed to the other end of the boat Judge
of her father surprise, as he came up with
I, two soldiers. when he saw Lieutenant S.,
whom he expected TO find dead, open his
eyes and ask for his deliverer.


The boaiman looked at his child and saw
it all. The poor girl came to him with her
head bent down. She yas abou. to excuse
herself when her father, embracing her
with enthusiasm, raised her spirits, and the
officer thanked her in these prophetic words


You have saved my life; it belongs to
you


After this she tended him and became bis
nurse nothing would be taken but from
her hand No wonder that with such a
nurse he at length recovered. Mary was as
pretty as she vas good


Meanwhile Master Cupid, who is very
busy in such cases, gave him another wound
and there was only one way to cure it, ST
very deep it was. The boatman's daughter
became Madame s..


Her husband is now, not simple Lieu
tenant but Lieutenant General and th'
boatman's daughter is as elegant and grace
ful lady as any that you see at Court.
Year: 1861

WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ABoLIrIoNIsT.
The Southern Literary Messenger, a
magazine published at Richmond, Va,
thus defines ON Abolitionist


can Abolitionist is any man who
does not love slavery for its own sake,
al divine institution; who does not
worship it as the cornerstone of civil
liberty: who does not adore it as the
only possible social condition on which
a permanent republican government
can be erected; and who does not, in
his inmost soul, desire to see it extended
and perpetuated over the whole earth,
as means of human reformation sec
ond in dignity, Importance and sacred
ness alone to the Christian religion.
He who does not love African slavery
with this love is an Abolitionist."
Year: 1861

Subscribers who do not give express notice TO
the contrary are considered as wishing to cOntin-
NC their subscription.


If subscribers order their papers discontinued,
publishers may continue them until all charges arc
paid.


If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their pa
rer from the Office or place where it was sent,
they arc responsible until they settle the bill and
give notice to discontinue.


If subscribers move to other places without in
forming the publisher and the paper is sent to the
former direction, they are held responsible. No
ticc Of removal should always be given.


The courts have decided that refusing to take n
papcr or periodical from the Office, or removing
and leaving it uncalled for, is prma aeie evidence
of intentional fraud.


The published rates of advertising govern in all
cases, except where special contracts have been
made previous to insertion. The courts have re-
pcatedly 30 decided.
Year: 1861

Tho leaves are the feeders Of the
plants. Their only orderly habits of
succession must not interfere with their
main business of finding food. Where
the sun and air are, the leaf must 20,
whether it be out of the order or not.
So therefore in any group, the first
consideration with the young leaves is
much like that Of young bees-how to
keep out of each others way, that every
one may at once leave it's neighbors as
much free air pasture as possible, and
obtain a relative freedom for ITSELF
This would be quite simple matter, and
produce other simply-balanced forms,
if each branch, with open air all round
it, had nothing to think of but recon-
element of interests among its own
leaves. But every branch has others
to meet or to cross, sharing with them,
in various advantage, what shade, or
sun, or rain is to be had. Hence every
single leaf cluster presents the aspect
of q little family, entirely at unity among
themselves, but obliged to get their liv-
ing by various shifts, concessions, and
Infringement of the family rules, in Or
der not to invade the privileges Of 9TH
or people in their neighborhood. And
in the arrangement of these conces-
sions there is an exquisite sensibility
among the leaves. They do not grow
each to his own liking, till they run
against one another, and then turn
back sulkily; but by watchful in
stinct, far apart, they anticipate their
companions courses as ships at sea,
and in every new unfolding of their
edged tissue, guide themselves by the
sense of each others remote presence,
and by a watchful penetration of leafy
purpose in the far future. So that
every shadow which one casts on the
next, and every CLINT of sun which each
reflects on the next, and every touch
which in toss of storm each receives
from the next, aid or arrest the devel-
,opmcmt of their advancing form, and
direct, as will be safest and best, tho
curve of every fold and the current Of
every vcin.-Ruskin.
Year: 1861

This subject we notice by an arti-
Gle in the N. o. Bee, is supposed to
be under serious advisement in the
city Of New Orleans, and will, in all
probability, be proclaimed in a short
time. On different occasions in the


columns of the respective journals of
that city, We have noticed illusions
made in reference to the matter, and
expected ere this to have received in
telligence of this law going into ef-
feet. AS general thing Martial
Law. IS not put into force. unless an
Immediate invasion from a foe is ap-
pretended The city of New Orleans
may be looked upon as in danger at
present, or she may not-though like
ly she will be. And we. taking into
consideration the many objectionable
and favorable grounds for argument
on such an important step. must ad-
NIT of our hearty approval of this
course, should it meet with favor.


That we expect an Immediate
invasion in that direction, is neither
here nor there ieNcuse the phrase) !;
for things OF far more import direct
our attention in that channel The
detection of enemies III the midst ot
a loyal people. who know they are
surrounded by persons engaged in
reasonable practices, will be much
facilitated. In fact, it would prove
beneficial in almost every respect


As it is. free ingrsss and egress is
permitted every one; spies and enc
mics can go there without tear, ac-
complish their designs and escape I'M
molested, while, OH the contrary, this
state of things would not exist-at
least not to such an extent. The un-
drilled citizen, would also be com
PEELED to submit to military instruc-
ton, and in case of necessity could
be of service ia defending his proper
ty and country, and establishing the
independence for which We are bat
Ting. Let it, by all means, be Ell
forced. and pronpt measures taken
to ferret out every rascal who is
against us: then we can feel more
secure.
Year: 1861

When we read the accounts which
the republican letter writer's give Of
the terrible flight of onr army from
Balls Run towards Washington. We
can't help thinking how completely
Jeff. Davis army would have been
run over and crushed out. if it had
.,een before instead of behind them.
For instance, if Davis's fatal cavalry
had all been in the track of Lovejoy,
tie " fat congressman, and of the
Swiftfooted editor Of the times, and
of all the flying civilians, what would
nave become Of it? It strikes us that
here is strategic movement worth
thinking Of