smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1865

fulness or propriety Of amalgamationf the
negro's right 70 be soldier; but we have
only got fairly into the dispute as to the wis.
dom of conferring upon him the franchises Of
. citizen, When the latter ceases to be a
practical and political phase Of the one great
question, we shall have some other phase of
il before the country. What il will be, re.
mains to be seen.


Besides the leading matter just referred to,
we are never without exciting news especially
bearing upon negroes. To-day, there Is the
deputasions to the president of Richmond ne
groes the negro soldier meeting on the
james River; the accounts from the south OF
the unfxed and unhappy condition of negroes
generally, and other things too numerous to
be here mentioned 1t is evident that this
whole negro question can only be got rid OF
by getting rid of the negroes and as that is
impossible, we must rest content with our
lot. In the meantime, it would be we'll for
those of US who are white not to lose sight
| entirely of the fact.
Year: 1865

The Iowa republican state convention took
grounds against President Johuson's admin
istration on the negro question and declared
in. favor of negro suffrage by vote of 5l3 to
242 We think the people will decide it the
other way
Year: 1865

Soft triangle of straw and lace
That curves around my blushing face
With such coy, bewitching grace,
No mortal man would dream your place


Was on my head.
Your airy touch can scarcely press
The shape from curl or lowing tress,
So light, so next to nothingness,
You surely could not well be less


And be bonnet.
4 bit of straw adorned with leather,
A yard of lace, a spray of heather,
Some bugles and a tossing feather,
These triHes shaken altogether


Thus were you made.
No cape with starchy netting lined,
No buckram crown projects behind;
But streamers fiutter in the wind,
There flows, in siIken mesh confined,


My waterfall.
Yet most your dainty form prize,
As sweeping back above mine eyes
1t lets the crinkled Aillock rise,
Where underneath in ambush lies


Ny pair of mice.
But when rough autumn winds sweep past
And all your laces shake aghast,
Then can you shield me from the blast,
And round my neck shelter cast


And keep me warm?
Alas, summer friend are you,
And only kind while skies are blue;
long have known the saying trne-
Old friends are better than the new


When trouble comes.
So ere the dog-day heats be fed
Let me your fiImsy glories spread
For soon as Winter whistles dread
I'll tie once more about my head


My old scoop bonnet
Year: 1865

"Want to see Grant mighty bad, do
you Z" said blue coated veteran to the
people crowding aboard the cars the
other morning, on their way to get a
squint at our famous General. "W -a-a-ll,
why in thunder didn't you come down to
the front, when he wanted to see you,
hey ?"
Year: 1865

~ Devoted to the cause of Republicanism
the interests of Agriculture, the advancement
of Education, and the best good of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that Of
Principle, it will endeaver to aid in the work
of more fully Freedomizing our Country.
Year: 1865

The San Antonio people have had anoth-
er ducking. On Su day night the 26th
ult., there prevailed in the vicinity of San
Antonio q heavy storm. The river rose sud
denly and came rushing down through some
of the principal streets of the city. Twelve
persons were drowned and several others
are missing. The bridges were again wash
ed away, and we are told at least twenty
five dwellings were carried along with the
food. This was the same storm that upset
several small houses in and about Houston.
Telegraph.
Year: 1865

DEMOCRATIC Precedent. The Downieville
Messenger of October 2sth says the fact has just
come to light that John Black, colored barber
at Howland Flat, was at the last general election
chosen to the responsible position of constable,
and that the Board of Supervisors have ordered
his certificate Of election to be issued What
has the Marysville Express to say in regard to
' placing the negro on an equality" now? 1t is
a favorite hobby with that sheet, and the negro
elected was the candidate of its party now they
have set the example.
Year: 1865

81 County WarrHnfs and Gressbseks taken at
their ruling value in payment for subscriptions this
paper To soldiers in the Government service the
will be furnished for Greenbacks at PAR
Year: 1865




USBLEAcHED AMERICAN" SOLDIERS THE
FENIAS Cause.-The Colored State Convention
assembled at Sacramento on the 2Sth. The pro-
ceedngs as furnished through the Union show
that the deliberations were marked with consid-
erable vim. series of resolutions drafted by
W. II. Yates were referred to the Executive Com
mittee. They expressed regret that the struggles
of Hungary and Poland for national independ-
ence had not been crowned with success de-
nounced the Government of Great Britain for its
aid to and sympathy with Secessionists in our
late war ; expressed earnest sympathy with the
Irish in their approaching struggle to throw off
the English yoke and declared that, notwith-
standing the prejudice of many of the Irish
against them, forty thousand colored soldiers
could be raised to aid them in the disenthrallment
of Ireland from the oppression of Great Britain
whenever the time for rendering such assistance
shall arrive. Another proposition, and very
sensible one, all must admit, was that of petit
tioning Congress to provide for setting forty or
fifty thousand freedmen at work on the Pacific
Railroad they to receive part pay for their labor
in public lands. The Convention did what it
had to do in a business-like manner and adjourn
cd. In this respect they set their bleached
brethren good example.
Year: 1865

THE RECENT ELECTIoN.-The result of the Oc-
tober election shows that not more than a two
third vote was polled, and this fact is extensively
commented upon by the press of the State. We
believe majority of our contemporaries concede
this to be the natural result of separation OF
the elections, while others contend that the sys-
tenn is a bad one, and that the duty incumbent
all to assist in the election of proper judicial
officers is passed over with unconcern. The ad-
voeates of the separation system say that in this
respect the new law is proven a success-that it
carries out the wishes of the people by rendering
the excitement and zeal displayed in the choice
of local officers unnecessary in the election of
our chief judges. If it is admitted that by
merely changing the time of selecting such off
GERS the desire to make the election free from all
baser political motives is accomplished, then the
new law is right. But if, as is assumed by
the other side, judicial officers carry less interest
with their election than candidates for other po-
sitions, and that no material difference is made
in the political zeal displayed, then it cannot be
denied that the new system is unjustifable, inso-
much that additional expense to every county is
incurred, with no corresponding benefits accru-
ing therefrom. However the case may rest in the
minds of the people of the State, it will be some
time before any change will be brought about by
constitutional amendment, owing to the lack of
interest displayed in that connection.
Year: 1865

= NFN YORK March 23.-The rebel Con-
gress, before taking its recent hasty leave
of Richmond, and after, refusing to adopt
any of the measures urged by Davis as
requisite to save the rebel cause, issued
an address to the Southern people. 1t
begins by saying they cannot have peace
except by the sacrifice of independence
and property; that confiscation and ex-
termination are the only terms they can
get.1 1t refers to what it regards as
the evils of reunion, and makes an appeal
to Southern manhood; it gives color
ed view of the resources of the South and
calls upon the people to drive into the
ranks again absentees and skulkers. 1t
congratulates the country upon the ap-
pointment of Lee as General-inlUhief,
and apologies for the heavy burden of
taxation they have been obliged TO i'm
pose They believe the people OF, the
United States have become tired OF the
war, and say they can at any time have
peace by abandoning the wicked at
tempt at subugatien Theyrecite again
their grievances under the old Govern


ment, and call upon the people to emit
late the example of the Russians when
Napoleon invaded their territory. They
wind up with strong appeal, saying
success is within their reach, that the
battle is not to the strong, and that the
shades of their martyred heroes hover
over and beckon them on. -
Year: 1865

The New Constitution of the State of Misou-
ri, having been adopted by the popular vote,
the State is now and forever purified of the faint
of slavery. The struggle was long and desper-
ate, but the victory is decisive. The St. Louis
Democrat says:


In deciding for the Constitution which this
day becomes her fundamental law, she has wash
ed out every trace of the stains which slavery
and treason have left upon her garments. The
word slave is no longer to be found in any of
her statutes She has turned over a new leaf
and begins upon an unsullied page. the record
of history which, according to all present in
dicatioDs, must rank with the most brilliant in
the annals of the nation. Now we can say, with
out the apprehension of disappointment in any
quarter, to all loyal and liberty loving men.
"Come to Missouri, and you will find not only a
welcome, but thousand inducements and re-
sources to repay you for the choice you will
make" The attractions of soil, climate, and
mineral wealth which Missouri has had to offer,
have been long and widely known, but bar
rier in her domestic institutions and the treason
of some of her people has stood most formidably
in the way That barrier is now removed
Her laws are as liberal and Just as those of any
State of the Republic, aud although some of her
people have been traitors, and for that matter
may be traitors still they are efectually disarm-
ed Of all power for further mischief. Missouri
is hencef0rwsrd to be governed by loyal men,
Her status is fixed, in her fundamental law, up
on an enduring basis of loyalty and freedom
The foul spirits of treason and slavery, by which
she has so long been haunted and occupied, are
driven out forever, and her doors stand open,
for all who come with true and loyal hearts to
enter and enjoy.
Year: 1865

READING, Pa, April ~, 1864.


DR. WIsHART-Dedr Sir: One year ago the
Examining Surgeon Of this district told me
had Consumption of the Lungs, aud that could
not be cured; and Judging from all my symptoms
at that time, I myself supposed this to be true
was for more than one year troubled with
hacking cough, which gradually grew so bad
that | could not have severe fit Of coughing
without splitting up blood in large quantities


For months could not work at anything
and was obliged to keep my bed most of the
time While in this condition l was in Mr..
Row wbotham's store, in this city, and he seeing
how low / was, recommended me to try your
Pine Tree Tar Cordial. He said he had sold
great deal of it. and that, as it had cured so many
Others, he believed it would do some good I
bought bottle and commenced using it. In a
yery short time saw that | was getting better
very fast, and after taking several bottles was
entirely restored to health, so that could work
every day at my business, which is very heavy
work, in an iron foundry. When l commenced
to use your Pine Tree Tar Cordial, my weight
was only one hundred and thirty five pounds;
since the use of it have weighed on an average
one hundred and fifty five. l shall be glad to
have YOU publish this as believe should not
have been living at this time if had not used
your great medicine, and wish all who suffer
to receive its benefit.


Very truly yours,
Capt. SAMUEL HARNER.
Year: 1865

Henry winter Davis on Negro Suffrage


A telegram to the Cincinnati Gazette from
Chicago gives the following abstract of his views
on negro suffrage:


In his address, Mr. Davis took strong ground
IN favor of negro suffrage. He said there was
class of men in the South who were always
Ioyal and true--tbe coloFed population They
should have the privilege Oftbrowing their votes
into the scale; and if this be allowed them, no
fears need be entertained OF the result We
have made successful soldiers of the blacks.-
If they were fit to fight for us they are fit 70
vote for US. They were equal TO white rebels
on the battlefield; they should be equal to them
at the ballOt-bOx. Whether We looked at this
question in humanitarian light or otherwise.
the safety and perpetuity of our free Institutions
required that the elective franchise should be
extended to all men, regardless Of color who
were loyal to the government and the great prin-
ciples Of human liberty.
Year: 1865

when he died. he read law in the Off
ce of George W. Gibbs; and carved out
his fortunes, under the most discoursg-
ing circumstances, by his indomitable
energy and perseverance.


Judge Catron belonged to the demo
cratic school of politics, but he took
very little part in political affairs, for s
great many years doing moth
ing more than casting his suffrage. Al
ways devotediy attached to the Union,
which, with his former friend General
Jackson, he regarded as the palladium
Of our liberties, and to be preserved at
all hazards, he never for a moment
gave heed to the wild dreams of the
sentiments or regarded with the least
| allowance the Vaccinations of the con-
spirators against the Government His
firm and unbroken fidelity TO his coun-
try, caused hum in 1851 TO become the
object ofdisunion hate, and he was con
strained 70 become an exile from his
home. Neither his age, his long resi~
dence in Nashville, nor his high char
acter, could shield him, against the
malice Of traitors, and he departed,
more in sorrow than in anger to
await elsewhere the returning tide
which would bring him back again.


In the following year he returned
and reopened his court But he had
no tinge Of vindictiyeness-no desire
for reveuge-and did not seek to pun
ish those who had driven him from our
midst, or their aiders and abettors.
On the contrary, in the all abounding
goodness of his heart, he threw over
them the mantle of charity, aud evinc-
ed desire to protect them as far as
was consistent with his duty to the
country. The stern, infexible Judge,
was merciful and kind lie forgave
his enemies, and remembered only
their errors that ne might be lenient
towards them.


After a long and useful lie he has
passed away. It was doubtless a great
consolation to him in his dying hours
to know that his country, victorious
over her internal foes, was entering
again upon the paths of peace, refined
and purified by the struggle through
which she had passed, and command
ing more than ever the respect and ad-
miration Of the world
Year: 1865

PowrR OF A Coon MANS LIrE.--The
beauty of holy life constitutes the most
eloquent and effective persuasive TO religion
which one human being can address to
another. We have many ways Of doing
good TO our fellow creatures; but none SO
eilicacious as leading virtuous, upright
and we'll ordered life. There is an energy
Of moral suasion in good mans life, passing
the highest efforts Of the orators genius
The seen, but silent beauty Of holiness,
speaks more eloquently OF God and duty,
than the tongues of men and angels. Lee,
parents remember this. The best inher-
tance parent can bequeath TO child is a
vrtuous example, legacy OF halIowed
Iemembrances and associations. The beauty
of holiness beaming through the lite of a
loved relative or friend is more effectual to
strengthen such as do stand in virtues
ways, and raise up those that are bowed
down, than precept, command, entreaty, oil


warning = Chalmers.
Year: 1865

A surgeon Of the l52d Illinois regiment
gives an account of a singular calamity
which occurred to his regiment on the 18th
instant. The regiment was stationed at
Tullahoma, Tennessee. He says:


"About two o'clock P. N, on the 18th
violent thunder storm visited us. While
the old guard was being turned out 10 re-
ceive the new guard, a binding flash Of
Lightning was seen, accompanied instantly
BY terrific peal of thunder. The whole
of the old guard, together with part Of the
new guard were thrown violently to the
earth. The shock was so severe and sud-
den that in most cases the rear.rank men
were thrown across the front-rank men.
One man, Jeremiah Cooley, Of Captain
Hunters company, c., was instantly killed,
and thirty-two others were more or less
severely burned by the electric fluid. The
men were mostly injured in the region Of
the shoulders, arms, and hips.


The men having been standing at shoulder
arms, in which case the barrel of the mus.
ket would rest in the hollow Of the right
arm and shoulder, the butt of the piece
resting against the hip One man whc
was on guard in front of the hospital ten
had his musket thrown from his hands; ant
the bayonet stuck into the ground. The
man himself was shocked pretty severely
but not thrown down. One man had been
to the rear and was returning, was strucl
down AMI severely injured in the eyes. Ii
some instances the mems boots and shoe
were torn from their feet and torn TO pieces
and. strange as it may appear the men wer
/ injured but little in the feet"
Year: 1865

READING, Pa, April Is, 1864.


DR. WIsHART-Dear Sir: One year ago the
Examining Surgeon of this district told me 1
had Consumption of the Lungs, and that could
not be cured; and judging from all my symptoms
at that time, myself supposed this to be true.
l was for more than one year troubled with a
hacking cough, which gradually grew so bad
that l could not have severe fit of coughing
without splitting up blood in large quantities.


For months could not work at anything,
and was obliged to keep my bed most of the
time. While in this condition / was in Mr..
Rowbotham store, in this city, and he seeing
how low | was recommended me to try your
Pine Tree Tar Cordial. He said he had sold a
great deal of it. and that as it had cured so many
Others, he believed it would do some good
bought bottle and commenced using it. In a
very short time l saw that | was getting better
yery fast, and after taking several bottles l was
entirely restored to health, SO that l could work
every day at my business, which is very heavy
work, in an iron foundry. When commenced
to use your Pine Tree Tar Cordial, my weight
was only one hundred and thirty-five pounds;
since the use of it have weighed on an average
one hundred and fifty five. l shall be glad to
have you publish this, as l believe should not
have been living at this time if had not used
your great medicine, and l wish all who suffer
to receive its benefit.


Very truly yours,


Capt. SAMUEL HARNER.
Year: 1865

A company engaged recently in boring for
oil in Writ count, West Virginia, struck rich
vein of antimony, rare and expensive metal,
in great demand for type casting. The sum OF
$3.50 per ton was at once offered for all the dis
coverers could supply, aud at these rates their
profit will rival those of the silver mines OF
Washoe and the oil wells of Vsnango. COnsid-
erable excitement is created by the discovery,
and antimOny mines are likely to be as much a
source of speculation as the oil wells are at
nresent.-P Pits5,trq Chronicle
Year: 1865

The flow of gold into Che Treasury through
the Custom-House evidently is not to be stop
ped by croaking, or damned by warfare on the
Government credit or the commerce of the
country. The amount Ofrevenue from customs
in January was $5,46O, $40 so. This is the
most unfavorable month in the year, for reasons
connected with the weather and the course of
trade. Yet, even at that rate of the influx of
gold, more than sufficient provision Is made for
the interest ON the gold-bearing bonds Of the
limited States
Year: 1865

ANCIENT OIL WORKINGS IN PENNSYLVANIA
The existence of petroleum in this country
must have been known to race of people
who occupied this continent anterior to the
aborigines, found here by Columbus and his
followers, and by whom it must have been
extensively used. This fact has recently
been brought to light by the finding all
through the valley of Oil Greek, and other
oil localities, of hundreds and thousands of
pits, which have evidently been dug for the
purpose of gathering this OIL but at period
SO remote that trees $50 years of age are
found growing upon the earth thrown out of
these pits. 4 very interesting query is
suggested as to who were the people who
dug these pits, and for what purpose was
the oil gathered? They could not have been
dug by the present or recent races of Indians
who have inhabited that country, for they
had neither the means of executing such
work, nor had they any use for such quantities
of the oil as must evidently have been taken
out. These ancient workings must be con-
sidered as another link in the great chain of
evidence which goes to prove that this con-
tinent was once peopled by race of COM
paratively civilized people, the very name
and existence OF which has been forgotten
even in the ancient traditions of the aborigi-
nes found on this continent by Columbus
and his companions.
Year: 1865

WORTH COMMITTING TO MEMoRY-A bit
Of glue dissolved in skim milk and water
will restore old crane Half a cranberry
bound on a corn viii soou kill it. An ink
stand was turned over upon a white table
cloth a servant threw over it mixture of
salt and pepper plentifully, and all traces of
it disappeared. Picture frames and glasses
are preserved from flies by painting them
with a brush dipped into mixture made by
boiling three or four onions in pint Of
water. Bed bugs are kept away by washing
the crevices with strong salt water. put on
with brush. Soft soap should be kept in a
dry place in the cellar. and not be used
uGtil three months old