smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1860

The following paragraph we clip from the
Terre Haute Journal Democratic paper) Of
the 23d June:


We had the pleasure, yesterday, of re-
ceiving a visit from James G. Bryant, of
indianapolis, a member of the Executive
Committee of the Constitutional Union
Party of this State. He informs US that he
was on his way to the southern portion of
the State to see about getting up an cleo
toral ticket for Bell and Everett He states
that the Bell and Everett vote, in this State,
will exceed that received by Fillmore and
Donnelson.


Mr.. Bryant was in this city, Mt. YER
non, and other points in this District, but
professed to be here acting as Agent of
new edition of the Revised Statutes, soon
to be issued by the State Sentinel Company,
and now in course of preparation for the
press by Messrs GAVIN & HoRD, of Green's
burgh.


We do not accuse Mr.. Bryant of any
double-dealing in his late tour I'VE have long
been acquainted with him and cannot think
he would help on the cause of Locofocoism
under the guise of favoring Bell and Ever
EFT; but we wish TO mention several circum-
stances which indicate that there is some
hidden design to be accomplished by the
Democratic party, who seem to be making
a cats-paw of Mr.. Bryant


In the first place, the item clipped from
the TeTre Haute Journal shows that the
editor somewhere got an impression that
Mr. Bryant was on the errand spoken of
Mr. b. denies that he told Mr.. Cookery So
Here is question of veracity between the
two gentlemen which We leave with them
TO settle.


In the second place, Mr.. Hord, Que of the
authors of the new work, is a Democratic
candidate on the State ticket, and son in-law
of Judge Perkins, one Of the Democratic
managers at Indianapolis


In the third place, the book is to be pub
lished by the proprietors of the Democratic
State organ, who have Mr.. Bryant in their
employ.


Now we ask our readers to compare these
facts together, and then say whether ap-
pearances do not Indicate that the Demo-
CEHllC managers are themselves very
busy in bringing out Bell and Everett
electoral ticket. How disintereSted their en-
deavors are, any one can imagine.


The Bell and Everett men have perfect
right to get up an electoral ticket and to
vote for it. Nobody denies this But We
wish to call the attention of well-meaning
Bell and Everett men to this apparent at
tempt of the Democratic managers to fore
stall their action and to meddle with their
concerns through dishonorable aud selfish
motives. The Bell and Everett men, if
they want an electoral ticket, are entirely
competent to get it up for themselves with
out the help of the Locofoco politicians at
indianapolis,


1t has been proven before Congressional
Committee that thousands Of dollars were
spent by the Democrats in 1856 to help on
the Fillmore movement. Is this game to be
repeated by the Democracy to defeat Lin
coin, and thus perpetuate their corrupt rule2
Year: 1860

ssa- We suggest that the member of
the Democratic Executive County Commit
tee from Centre Township, bring his horse
Jtddte along with him when be comes in to
attend the committee meeting on Saturday.
Some kind of music will be needed for the
brethren to keep.step to and TO enliven their
dropping spirits. -- .--
Year: 1860

BgThe Democratic Executive Commit
tee for the County meet at the Enquirer Of
fee on Saturday afternoon. Business of
importance will he transacted" &c. There
is going to be consultation of party physi-
clans on the Democratic patient, which now
lies in critical condition.
Year: 1860

Ny~ We have a Lincoln poem, sent US by
of devotion to the cause of free labor which
we should rejoice TO see animating the
hearts of the Ooters to a greater extent
When the ladies begin to think and speak
on this subject, they will soon interest the
other sex. The poem shall soon appear
Year: 1860

Re4- The last day of Mrs. Fishers sale
to-day at . o'clock at her store on First
street. There are great bargains had there
as she is selling to the highest bidder and
without reserve. Ladies, be sure to come.
Year: 1860

RESIGNATION OF RELL.-Some of the
Southern journals intimate that an effort
will be made to induce Hon. John Bell to
resign his position as the candidate of the
Union party, in order that
the Southern opposition may unite upon old
San Jacinto, of Texas.-Ho. Dem.
Year: 1860

BsyA The Vincennes Sun admits that the
Democratic house is divided against itself
The Scriptures say, "a house divided against
itself cannot stand" So we advise our
Democratic friends to stand from under
Year: 1860

Bss@ "We have been shown n colored
handbill issued by the Democracy of Spen-
Ger county, calling grand ratification
meeting in behalf of Douglas and Johnston"
&c.-Enquirer.


We think the bill ought to be colored,
considering the fact that ' rnulatto party =
i sues it, and that the Democratic party are
in favor Of making the negroes yellow while
the Republicans are in favor of keeping
them black. 1t is eminently fit, too, that
the party which favors the spreading of ne
gro slavery over all the free territories and
even of legalizing it in the free States,
should use colored paper as an emblem Of
their cause. Our stationery dealers ought
to order large lot of coLored paper for the
use of the Democracy during the campaign.
Year: 1860

FAST LIFB.-A "ast life" cannot
be lived with impunity. In this field
Of waste and disorder, as in every 9th


er, Gods violated law, however it may
be forgotten, never fails to assert and
vindioate itself "The vicious die ear


ly." They fade like shadows, or tum


Bile like wrecks and ruins into the grave
often when quite young, almost al
ways before forty. "Bloody men, saye
the psalmist, "shall not live out half
their days." and the remark Is equally
true Of ''fast" men. They live un.
steady, spend their twelve hours in six,
turn night into day, and spend in ca
rousing and dissipation time that
should be used for rest, and in their
rush in the chase for pleasure get out
Of sight and into darkness, while 9th.
ers are in the glow and glory Of life
Many man, and many q woman, too,
dies thus, long before their time. They
keep up such a constant steam that the
boiler is consumed or explodes The
machinery is destroyed by reckless
speed and its inevitable wear and tear.
Year: 1860

A YES OR No.-A simple eyes" or
an emphatic "no," may cost you a for
tune-may cost you a troop Of friends
may cost you a political promotion
may cost you your charaoter-may cost
you your soul. How many a public
man has had his whole career decided
by his course in some trying emergen-
oy, or on some great question Of right
He is led up into the mount Of tempta-
tion, where some gigantic iniquity bids
him bow down and worship Il, and
and promises, in return, "all the world
aud the glory thereof" From that
moment Of trial, ho comes down a hero
or a fool The die Is cast. If he has
hoDored justice aud truth, then justice
and truth will honor him; If not his
bones will be left bleaching on tho road
to a promotion he can never reaoh.--
[Opyler
Year: 1860

A BoUGH CUSTOMER AT A "PIoUs
TABLE" "A western cattle dealer who
rarely had the privilege Of sitting down
to meat with a family and had never
been in a minister's house in his life,
was not long ago benighted and lost in
his ride along the prairies, and compoll-
ed to ask for his lodgings in tho first
house he could find Happily for him,
it proved to be the dwelling Of o good
man, a person who gave him q cordial
welcome, and, what was especially
agreeable, told him supper would soon
be ready. The travellers appetite was
ravenous; and the moment he was asked
to sit down he complied and without a
second invitation, he laid hold Of what
he could reach.


"Stop, stop" said the good man Of
the house; Eve are in the habit of say
ing something here before we eat"


This hint to wait till the blessing
was asked, the rough customer did not
understand, but with his mouth full he
muttered:


"Go aheadI say what you likol you
can't turn my stomach nowl"
Year: 1860

"WHAT's THE NAME OF THE NEXT
oNE?'-A gentleman from the eastern
part Of the county tells us that tho two.
men folks" at his house were much
amused recently at the Deputy U. S.
Marshal who is taking the census up
there. He was taking the names Of
the children and the mother was giving
him the necessary information. Com
mencing with the largest, the Marshal
took them down until he got the name
of babe on the floor, the same having
been pointed out to him. He wrote the
name down, looked at the babe and then
enquired of the mother the name of the
neCL We are oroditably informed that
the mother Of those children believes
that the Marshal is not as we'll posted as
he might be- Kokomo Tribune.
Year: 1860

vll be understood at home and abroad. feel anxious
that those who supported Mr. Beckinridge in Kentucky
who do not believe this assumed right OF secession or
who do not desire that the Union shall be dissolved may
mite with all the Union on this question. Let us
All upte upon this one question: that the Dsunioniss may
know thew have no allies or sympathizers among the
citizens Of Kentucky.


How shall this be done Allow me to suggest that
tho state Committees who may think with the sub
leo. shall forthwith Jointly call convention of the cit-
zens of Kentucky in such mode and manner that each
county opposed 10 secession shall send delegates to rep
resent them in such mass convention. If this is to be
done Uthen IL were well il we're done quickly"


If The State Committees will not act then propose TO
meet in your city, at such time as may seem best say
y of nv fellow citizens and make the call for such
mass convention hope all the papers in Kentucky op-
posed 10 secession will do me the favor 10 publish this
letter.


Nothing short Of the profound and intense interest
feel in the fearful crisis now upon u.s. could induce me 10
move thus in this matter and in earnestly urging the
above proposition upon the consideration OF my fellow
citizens, do not appeal TO party This is time Tor
patriotism Lot party ism time Tor the prompt exercise
of reason uncouded by passion and unbiased by pG-
dice appeal therefore not to any party, but TO the
brave and loyal czens of the entire Commonwealth TO
come forward aod rebuke sectionam, and declare in
tones of thunder tha the Union must and shall be pre-
served. Very respectfully, yours,


G. A. WICELITTE.
Year: 1860

Senator Foster, Of Connecticut, is about
to get married. Life Illustrated says.


II reports are correct, this is not the
first time Mr.. Foster has been wounded
by the little god. When we lived in Con.
necicut we recollect hearing a story
which ran in this wise (: During his
period Of law study in the southeastern
portion Of the State, he became acquainted
with young lady Of prepossessiug ap.
pearance, and more than ordinary ac-
complishments, a daughter Of parents Of
the highest responsibility, and moving 10
the most fashionable circles Of the vicinity.
! With her he entered one Of his earliest
pleas and commenced his first suit
That he was successful is evident from
the fact that shortly after bis admission
to the bar, and having obtained a re-
spectacle position and business connec.
tion. arrangements were made for eonsum-
mating the marriage, and all went on hsr-
moniously until short time before the
appointed day. During his visit one
evening, he remarked that he believed all
the necessary arrangements for their wed.
ding we're made, and their wedding tour
|
we shall oe obliged TO devote short time
TO our friends here, after which, il you


please. we will pay visit to my old father
and mother, and spend few days with
them"


Now, La Fsyette was always a good
boy, and was taught 10 honor bis father
and mother, which early became to him
pleasure as we'll as duty. He had re-
ceived from them words Of love and en-
couragemeut, which had done for him


without money for they were poor, Whist
money could never have done, and


through all his struggles and privatiuns


10 obtain an education and position in


life. he had been stimulated and sup


ported by the thought Of the pleasure it


would give them, and he looked forward


to the day when, with his chosen one, he
should meet them beneath their own
humble roof, and receive again their


blessing. to be one Of the happiest be
, should ever experience. For few mo-


ments the lady kept silence. She then
said "Mr. Foster. you know l have
been educated with different ideas from
yours, and have always associated with


people whose manners and style Of living


are different from those Of your parents.


and although shall make no objection
to your proposed visit, wish you to un.
derstand that / shall not expect to repeat


il soon or often, and that shall not de-


sire TO associate with people Of their
class"


> Nothing could have surprised him more
than TO hear these words from her lips
! For a few minutes he walked the room
seemingly bewildered. Then taking his
, hat in his hand he turned, and with words
} more emphatic than refined, sad -
MADAM, l am glad l have found you out
in time. You may 60 to the d--l."


The last we heard Of the lady, she was
still living, an ancient maiden. having
seen this son Of parents she considered
beneath her notice, filing with honor the
highest public offices to which his fellow
citizens could promote him,
Year: 1860

Suca Is LIFE,--So lately dead; so soon
forgotten. IT'S the way OF the world
We flourish for while. Men take us by
the hand. and are anxious about the health
of our bodies. and laugh at our jokes.and
we really think. like the ay on the wheel
lha: we have something 10 do with the
turning Of it, Some day we die and are
buried. The sun does not stop for our
funeral; everything goes on as usual; we
are not missed In the streets; men laugh
at new jokes; one or two hearts feel the
wound Of affliction, one or two memories
still hold our names and formsi but The
crowd moves in It's daily circle: and in
three days the grea. wave sweeps ovel
our steps and washes out the last vestig'
Of our earthly footprints.
Year: 1860

SOME years ago, it is said, party was trav-
cling in stage through the Jersey pines, and
saw in thC distance what they supposed was
the frame of log house. On approaching,
they found it was the skeleton Of mosquito
which had starved to death, the flesh having
fallen from the bones.
Year: 1860

to visit foreign countries, whether he had So
journcd in his own, or whether the grave had
swallowed him up, no one could tell As for
Ellen, she still continued faithful and hopeful
She felt confident that he would come accord
ing to his promise. During the year which
had elapsed, She had refused many eligible
offers, and her father had failed to shake her
conStancy.


The anniversary Of the January night came
The storm fell faster, and the wind howlcd
more savagcly than year ago. The wood
was piled high upon the hearth. and all was
warm and comfortable within. Ellen sat pre-
cScly where the reader first saw her. She was
looking into the street where she had seen Ed
ward approaching at the time of their last
meeting.


Hour after hour passed, and he came not
The family had retired, and she was the sole
watcher in the house.


He cannot come on such dreadful night
as this" thought Ellen. "No human being
would DO so imprudcnt as to leave the tircside
to brave such freezing storm"


II was in vain that she said to herself, al
will rctirc-I will wait no longer" she was
fascinated, chained to the spot by some strange
and mysterious influence.
= The clock struck tcn-clevcn, and still the
fair watcher sat by tho window, recalling full
of tho words Of her lover;
Year: 1860

pa Miss Tennessee Gibson died last week in
Arkansas, from the effects of snudEdipping. She
fell asleep with the "mop" in her mouth, and was
found corpse some hours after. A post mortem
examination revealed the fact that she had swal-
lowed the juice which converted into nicotine,
deadly poison; her lips, cheek and breast, were
smeared with the foul stuff in her dying stugglcs
alone in her room. Before she retired she felt
deadly sickness, having swallowed some of the juice;
but she had used It SO long nothing was thought
of her complaint until it was too late.
Year: 1860

KEEPING BEEF.-How shall | keep beef and
veal through the summer without becoming tainted?
JIG Ut may be kept perfectly fresh in an
ice house and for half month or more in Schooey's
preservatory if corned, will keep all the
summer in cold cellar. If sated like pork it
becomes too hard. The following is our method
of corning it: Add two lbs. brown sugar to eight
gallons Of water, also quart of molasses four
ounces of nitre, and fine salt till it will float an
egg. This is enough for two quarters Of beef)-
Country Genttenadn
Year: 1860

GENIUS OF BUTCHER.-In one of the
Market Houses of Philadelphia is a genius of
butcher. Beneath his sleeves and apron he wears
the costest broadcoth-none of the inferior grades
but the finest production of French looms. His
linen is faultless his exterior garments while
the gstening surface Of his marble counters is no
less striking than the glossiness of his hat and
boots In the centre of his shirt bosom sparkles
single diamond-a stone of six carats weight, and
of the first water Upon the little finger of the
left hand gittersa circlet ofdiamonds six in number
whose aggregate value is considerably more than
that Of the garniture of his shirt BOSOM His
complexion is a clear red and white-iust that
style of complexion which Partisan ladies produce
by dainty comnlixture of carmine and bismuth
He is Of fine physique and has an avoirdupois
of about two hundred pounds His address is
polished, and his manners courtly and suave. He
commenced life without dollar, and is now taxed


for some $50 600 in real estate yet is as polite and
deferential to his customers on the day he first
embarked in the business of converting quarters
of beef into chops and sirloins. benevolent lady
of large fortune first noticed him. and placed at
his disposal fund upon which he has raised the
superstructure of his present fortune. He is now
rapidly advancing in wealth, and will probably
retire upon the eighth of million. And al!
through the influence of that specific against
observation-disclosures.


Observation-Disclosures has. for many years,
been the chief seat oflotteres and the great refuge
for the venders of lottery tickets throughout the
Union No law against this species Of gambling
existed in her statute book, and as a consequence,
she became nest whence the harpies sailed forth
to prey upon their victims But very stringent
bill on the subject has recently passed through the
Legislature of that State. 1t forbids the sale of
lottery tickets within that State or the keeping of
any house or office for that purpose also, the publ
cation of lottery advertisements with many other
provisions looking to the entire suppression Of this
swindling business. a violation of this law is
made misdemeanor, punishable by fine for each
offence of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000,
or imprisonment for not less than three nor more
than twelve months; or there may be both fine and
imprsonment
Year: 1860

If so, come and pay him. He has many drafts upon
him every day for lumber and labor. These cash
articles Men can't work without eating-hour, bacon,
lard &c, cash articles. caunot do work without
lumber; and have to pay for what get, delivery.
have large amounts due for work done; some have
been due for long me and now most positively say
those accounts must be closed


still continue to carry the business at my old
stand and have for sale Sash Doors, Blinds, &C. and
can manufacture anything in that line to order at short
notice. Orders respectfully solicited and promise to
sell cheap for cash have always done and for cash
only. JONAS RUDASlLL.
Year: 1860

Depend upon it. mothers it will give rest to yourselves
ami relief and health to your infants.


We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years and CAN SAY, IN CONFIDENCE AND TRUTH, OF It
Year: 1860

Brown, Tate &c GO.
Are receiving their SPRING SUMNER GOODS,
and in few days will be prepared to exhibit to the
Ladies and Gentlemen of Mecklenburg and surrounding
country, Stock of Goods unsurpassed by any House
in Western N. c., our purchases being much larger
than any previous


In Dress Goods Department. which is very
sive, embracing all of the latest styles, we have
Year: 1860

OYesterday, a large number of workmen
were engaged in trying to get back upon the
track the locomotive Of the D. & N. Road
which was thrown off in a collision with lc-
cOmotive Of the s d. d O road on Friday night
where the two roads cross each other. They
had not yet succeeded this morning. By the
way, we learn that on Friday evening, one or
two cars of the s. D. d O road got off the track
at Osborn, and the engine returning to the de-
pot for assistance, was off time. which occasion
ed the accident at the crossing.
Year: 1860

~ Ffther Kelly, Of the English Catholic
Church of this City. in his remarks, yesterday
morning, on the murder Of Joyce, said that
some one would have to answer at the Bar Of
Heaven for the blood Of the murdered man,
aud he feared the man who keeps the tipplng
shop where the murder was done might not be
considered altogether guiltless, We believe
the good Father is right, and we hope that he
will continue to war upon all such dens of in =
fanny.
Year: 1860

In view of the generally expressed desire Tor a


repetition of the concert given by theyOung ladies
of Cooper Seminary, and others, last week, under
the direction of Miss orton, he undersigned, as
representatives of the Seminary and the class beg
leave to state that they cheerfully comply with
this desire. And as an evidence of their appreci-
alton of the untirng efforts and kind services Of
Miss ortOn, they hereby announce Thursday
Evening next, March 18th, as the time for sec
ond concert, to be given as benefit to Miss Or
Year: 1860

To he Citizens of Little Rock

 Arkansas is the only State in the Union, that cannot boast of Gas Works. Little Rock has started the ball rolling, and the other cities will soon follow.

 In few days l will call upon my fellow citizens to help in a great national enter prise. l am building a monster Balloon 100 feet in height and 65 in diameter; it will be able to carry four persons. The plan IS entirely original-the gas used for the purpose of imitation to be manufactured of Arkansas materials.

 This Is the first balloon, and I will be the first erounaut who has ever made an ascension in this State My means are ono"ll, nearly all my capital is invested in this gigantic enterprise. In making this appeal to the public, I wish it to be under stood that whatever amount they will sub scribe will be placed in the hands of one of our most prominent citizens, and not to be paid until after the ascension. Trusting that the spirit of enterprise which Little Rock can proudly boast of will come for ward In this hour of need.''

 l remain respectfully,

 CITIZEN