smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1864




We find the following note of the debate in
the Senate on the Constitutional amendmen Is
against slavery


Mr.. Salisbury, of Delaware, (Dem.,) then
addressed the Senate on the joint resolution
TO amend the Constitution TO prohibit slavery.
He argued that it was the intention of the
trainers of the Constitution to protect slavery
as a domestic institution as it existed at the
time of the formation of The Federal compact.


Mr.. Clark, of New Hampshire, (Union,)
contended that under the Constitution there
were some things we were prohibited from
doing-to revive the slave-trade, or pass
capitation tax bill. AS the Constitution no.
where prohibited US from abolishing slavery
it is clear that we may do so. He argued
that slavery owed its great growth to the Con-
though not created by it. 1t was
planted in it and has been fenced round and
protected by it, so that no power short of the
amendment of the Constitution as now pro-
posed could root it out so that the fearful des-
TIMES Of our sons on SO many fields could be
with. The results of the present
war are the growth from the seeds of slavery
warmed into life under the Constitution. He
would not blame the patriotic founders of this
Government for acts. because they were sur
rounded by difficulties, and did the best they
could. Washington besought his countrymen
to cherish and preserve the Union; but his
own State was the first 10 be the theatre OF
war for those in arms to overthrow, and sad to
say, his own home could not to day be visited
without the accompaniment of picket-guard.
Slavery after having ahused ito narooafiva
under the Constitution to such an alarming
extent, now deserves to die. Slavery, being
the ward of Constitution, has endeavored to
smite its guardian. Be now was in favor of
revoking the letters of guardianship. He be-
lieyed, that, like Pharaoh, when he would not
lee the people of God go, curses would come
upon US, if we die not abolish slavery in this
propitious hour
Year: 1864

Rev. DR. BRECKINRIDeE ON LOYALTY
Rev DR.. J. Breckenridge writes to the Frank
fort, Kentucky, Commonwealth :: 81


In my opinion the great need Of our
State at this moment is great and general
movement of the loyal people, that will put
the idea and the duty of the support of the
nation aud the government clear above every
secondary idea, so that every truly patriotic
man may rally to it, irrespective of all deci-
sons among them on other points, no matter
how important those other points might be in
other circumstances. II these can be done,
the integrity of the loyal party in this State
can be preserved, and the State will remain in
its hands under all ulterior events. Ifit can
not be done, the loyal party runs a risk of such
division in itself, as to put everything at hazard
now and hereafter. What we need is prompt
and courageous action of the real loyal mass,
irrespective of extreme opinions and extreme
factions, right or left, one side or the other.


''Your friend truly,


"RO. J. BRECKINRIDGE."
Year: 1864

A newspaper correspondent met an intelli-
gent amnesty oath-taker down South, the
other day, but concluded he was not reliable,
for reasons given in the following


Z" His credulity is somewhat doubtful; for,
among other things, he told mel that "Con-
federate money was above par in England
that the Confederacy would bring eight hun
dred thousand men into the field this spring
that the people of the North were starving
and were almost ready to give up the contest p
Intelligent and well posted as this fellow was
on the status of the two belligerent powers,
yet he could not read or write. and carried an
onion in his pocket to- keep off fever and ague p
Year: 1864

OPENING OF LAKE NAvIGATIoN.-Th San
dusky Register says the deck, of the shipping
which has been moored in that port during the
winter, have presented a very busy appearance
for the last few weeks. The various crafts
have put on their summer garb, and one by one
they spread their white wings and leave their
winter perch to run the risks, brave the dan
gers, and reap the gains Of another seasons
business.
Year: 1864

THE Shoddy papers are making the most
frantic appeals for help we have seen or read
during any campaign. Help us oh ye plum
dered people or we snk-no more contracts
no more offices for us unless You respond
with more vigor than you manifested in Oc-
tober. The people understand your mo-
tives and will discard you as unfaithful
ttewards
Year: 1864

Every Copperhesd in the House of
Representatives but three voted against
the bill allowing the people of the seve-
raj States to decide for themselves whether
the Constitution shall be amended so a.
to prohibit slavery. This fact not only
shows that the Copperheads are favor Of
slavery in the abstract. and on principle,
as well as in fact, but that they are so
much in favor of ii that they oppose let
ting the people even have . chance to ex-
press their views on the question in
accordance with the provisions of the
Constitution itself.


Let us hear no more CANNON about
the Copperhead party being opposed to
slavery, after their Representatives in
Congress have taken this bold stand in
its favor, and against even allowing the
people of the United States to express
their opinions on the subject.
Year: 1864

T A Copperhead organ in New York
boasts that the Catholic Archbishoprics
of New York were filed with Copperhead
opponents of the Government and SYM
patzers with the rebellion. McClosky
and Spaulding, in spite Of the request Of
our Government that loyal men should
be appointed.


We do not know whether there is any
truth in this matter, but it is notorious
that The Catholic Hierarchy in the South
are all active rebels, and that . majority
of them in the North are Of the same per-
suasion. And it is equally notorious that
the Pope exerted all his influence in favor
of placing Macmillan on the throne of
Mexico. and it is shrewdly suspected he
would like to perform the Office Of conse-
Grating some devout son of the Church
Emperor of the other Republic of North
America. At all events his pet Empire
of Mexico depends for its permanence on
the disruption of our Union and the de.
siruction of our Government, and he ia
not likely to exert any influence in favor
Of our Government in view of that fact.


There are loyal Arch bishops, such as
Rose Grams. Purcell and Timon, in the
North, and there was no reason which
patriot can approve why they were not
appointed instead of such sympathisers
as McCasky and Spaulding. It would
be utterly preposterous to suppose tha.
the Pope would appoint good loyal
Union man to vacant Archbishopric IN
rebeldom, why then but IRON mere hos.
tility to our Government and cause should
he appoint disloyal men to the Archiepis.
copal Sees of New York and BaltimoreY
And Why, moreover. but to discourage
enlistments in our armies does be refuse
to allow loyal priests of the North to serve
ss Chaplains to our soldiers in Dixie?
Year: 1864

Washington, June 81.
Intelligence from the front to yester.
day noon is at hand.


II is understood Sheridan q already On
another raid


Sunday night there was considerable
skirmishing and heavy artillery firing,
but nothing important is reported.
A demand for the surrender Of Peters
burg had been made and refused, and our
artillery had already shelled the place,
which is nearly deserted BY the inhabi-
tants.
Year: 1864

Headquarters Army Potomac,l


near Petersburg, jane 2l-s. 10.


Some skirmishing took place along The
line yesterday and last night. bat no
change Of position has been made By
either party during the last two days.
The enemy are busy throwing up works
at different points. aud although our lines
reach within three.quarters Of mile Of
the city, they seem determined to hold il
till the last.
Year: 1864

MAMMALIAN, the would be Emperor, has
great desire to visit New York end order bis
wearing apparel from Houston, Hsstings Co
of that city, who are so well known in CalItor-
MIA as the most successful merchants we ever
had, and the grand secret Of their success is
honorable dealing, good goods and strict at
teution 10 business.
Year: 1864

WoRKING.-The Abolition doctrine of
amalgamation is working beautifully. 1t
is disgusting the respectable and better
portion of the Abolition party. The New
York Times says:


we shrink from putting on paper the stories
which reach Us as 10 the ptev Sirtt,e of yn,,nr
white ladies of refinement for eolored men
pure blacks having the precedence in all cases
where there is room for choice


Is this the "superior civilization and
refinement which the Puritans boast so
much OF and which they desire to intro
duce in the South?
Year: 1864

CoPPERHEADIsM.-Jetferson, the father
of the Democratic party, said: "Those
to whom power is delegated should be
held to strict accountability to their
constitutional oaths of Office" a man
who says that now is called disloyal and
copperhead. In the Abolition creed
constitutional oaths Of Office" is stricken
out and devotion to the negro substituted.
Year: 1864

DEMOCRATIC HARMoNY.-There never
was q period in the experience Of the
Democratic party Of this State, when ii
was more thoroughly q unit than it IL
now; in all essential particulars. The
men who created dissensicns In its ranks
and ''bolted" " nominations when made in
opposition to their wishes, have all affili-
Sted With the AbOlitiOnists, and are stir
ring up strife in that deleotable party
Purified by their apostacy, the Democrat
ic party is unit in its devotion to the
Union and the Constitution it is a unit
in its judgment as to the proper means
Va eaSe Ahsin it is a unit in its opposition
to niscegenation it is a unit in believing
that this Government was founded by
white men, on q white basis, for the ben
eft of white men and their posterity for
ever ~; it is unit in contending for con-
stitutional liberty in defiance Of bayonets
and bastiles; and it is unit in its con-
demnatiOn Of the purpose and policy OF
the Administration. None Of US have any
faith or confidence in the honesty, wisdom
or patriotism Of the men in power; none
of US believe that they have the inclina-
ton or ability to restore the Union; and
all of us believe that change Of men and
a change Of policy will lead to speedy
cessation of hostlities, and the restoration
of peace and Union upon honorable con.
ditions, at no very distant day. II we
differ at ALL, is as to the means by which
this change may be effected. United and
harmonious as the Democratic party Is,
its triumph next November is no Longer
doubtful, and ali that is necessary to carry
the State By an overwhelming majority
is thorough and efficient organization
Organize in every precinct in the county
fellow Democrats, and next November
old FL Dorado will again occupy her
proud position IN the Democratic party.
/
Year: 1864

TIE DIFFERENCE.-The Administratio
party wage the war for the destruction OF
slavery, as its principal object. The Dem
ocratic party wage it for the restoration OF
the Union, and for permanent and endu-
ring peace. The time has now come
when all thoughtful and practical men
must decide between the two systems Of
policy, and choose which they will sus-
tain. Upon the decision Of this question
hangs the very existence Of our country,
the fate of republican institutions and the
liberties Of the people. The Abolitionists
boast that the war is not waged for the
restoration Of the Union and the suprcm-
acy of the Constitution, but for the con-
quest and suhjugation Of the revoIted
States and the cxtirpation of the institu-
ton Of slavery. That the Democratic and
Abolition parties occupy the positions
with respect to the war which We have
indicated, the following resolution lately
offered in Congress by Mr.. Dawson, a
Democratic Representative from Pennsyl
vania, clearly proves:


Resolved. That the President be required
by proclamation or otherwise, To declare, that
whenever any State now in inSurrection shall
submit herself to the Government as defined
in the Constitution, all hostiliries against her
shall cease, and such State shall BE- protected
from internal interference with her local laws
and the people fully guaranteed in all the
rights which The Federal Constitution gives
them"


How was this resolution rccciy(d?-
Every Democratic member Of the House
of Representatives voted for it, every Alb
clifton member against it. Submission
to the Government by the rcvol,cd States
is not sutIicien:, they must abolish slave
~ and embrace the Abolition creed b.forc
they will be allowed to return to the
Union This is the condition Abolition,
lists would impose upon the people of the
Southern States! 1t is insulting and re.
voting.
Year: 1864

MlsCEGESATIoN.-Som Of the Abolition
papers are disposed to revolt against the
new doctrine of misceGcnaton, which is
so popular among the radicals. The New
Haven Courier takes the New York Tri.
bune to task, as paper that has of late
been growing rapidly fanatical on every
subject relating to the negro, and is now
opening a discussion of the miscegenation
question, assuming the position that the, e
is no apparent natural reason why ne
groes and whites should not mingle in
marriage" The Courier may as well
bottle its indignation" 1t will be forced
eat its own words. The "postion as.
sumed" by the Tribune, that "negroes
and whites should mingle in marriage" "
will be indorsed by the Abolition party.
The leaders Of the party have SO decided
and from their decision there is no ap-
peal. Approval of 'misccgenation will
soon be another test of loyalty.
Year: 1864

President Lincoln, in answer to a serenade
from loyal Maryanders on the night of the
18th, spoke as follows:


Il am notified that this is compliment
paid me by the loyal Marylandcrs resident in
in this district. infer that the adoption Of
the new Constitution for the State furnishes
the occasion, and that, in your view, the ex-
tirpation Of slavery constitutes the chief merit
of the new Constitution.


"Most heartily do | congratulate you and
Maryland, and the nation and the world upon
the event. l regret that it did not occur two
years sooner, which l am sure would have
saved to the nation more money than would
have met all private loss incident to the meas
urc. But it has come at last, and | sincerely
hope its friends may fully realize all their
anticipations of good from it, and that its OPP
popents may, by its effects, be agrecably and
proftaJly disappointed


"A word upon another subject. Some
thing said by the Secretary of State, in his
recent speech at Auburn, has been construed
by some into a threat that, if shall be beaten
at the election, | will, between then and the
end of my constitutional tern, do what l may
be able TO ruin the Government. Others re-
gard the fact that the Chicago Convention
adjourned, not sine die, but to meet again il
called to do so by particular individual as
the m,imaton Of a purpose that, if their nom
ineG shall be elected, he will at once seiGc the
control of the Government. | hope the good
people will permit themselves to suffer no uu-
casincss on this point


am struggling to maintain the Govern
mcnt not to overthrow it. | am struggling
especially to prevent others from ovcrthrowing
it. therefore say that, If shall live, shall
remain President until the 4th of next March
and that whoever shall be constitutionaly
elected therefor, in November, shall be duly
Installed as President on the 4th of March
and that u the interval shall do my utmost
That whoever is to hold the helm for the mex
voyage shall start with the best possible chance
to save the ship.


"This is due to the people, both on princ
ple and under the Constitution. Their will
constitutionally expressed, is the ultimate law
for all. If they should deliberately resolve
to have immediate peace, even at the loss o.
their country and their liberties, | know no
the power or the right to resist them. 1t ii
their own business, and they must do as they
please with their own believe, however
they are still resolved to preserve their coun
try and their liberty, and in this Office or Gu
/ am resolved to stand by them.


II may add that in this purpose to saw
the country and its liberties, no classes 0
people seem so nearly unanimous as the sol
diers in the field and the seamen aaoat. d.
they rut have the hardest of it Who shoult
quail while they do not? God bless the sol
diers aud scamcn, with all their brave com
manders,"
Year: 1864

You can take it for granted that when a
young lady is too nervous to venture into a
lobby alone, and insists upon your accompa-
nying her. she expects some reward as soon
as the door is closed.
Year: 1864

AZ A correspondent writes us from
City Point, Va, that the rebel currency
is rather con the decline" and as an
evidence of the fact says that he saw the
day before me wrote (oct Sd, a rebel
one hundred dollar bill sold for two
cents on the dollar He further writes
us in regard to the presidential prefer
ences of the soldiers, that the inmates of
the guard houses are for Mcclellan and
none Others that he has seen or heard of,
except the rebels and he thinks (what
is not very remarkably that it is for
no good to the Union that the rebels so
unanimously desire McClellan's election.
Year: 1864

L. The Washington Republican of
Thursday says it has information from
a gentleman just arrived from Europe
that great deal Of money is being sent
over here for the Mcclellan cause. He
mentioned one party who was author
lied to draw for seventy thousand dol
lars in gold, to be used III the campaign
of the peace Democracy.
Year: 1864

A SuPERsTITIoUs CoNTRABAND.-Among
the many curious and amusing things which
daily occur at the Provost Marshals office,
in Cairo, an item of few days since is wor-
thy OF particular notice: A negro, whose
name is forgotten, applied for redress, claim
ing that he had been robbed Of seven dollars
BY another contraband named Tom Jones,
assisted BY two others. A guard was imme.
diately dispatched, and the accused arrested
and brought before the Marshal for trial
The complainant being questioned as to his
proof against the prisoners, pulled from his
pocket long leather purse, from one end of
which he extracted yarn ball containing
blue stone and a silver three-cent piece; TO
this ball was attached Il string about six
inches long. This apparatus the negro held
his hand BY the end Of the string, so as to
allow the ball to swing like pendulum, and
addressed it in these words "H Tom
Jones stole my money, in the name Of the
Lord give me the notion" He then NOV
ed his fingers SO that the ball began to swing,
and claimed that this motion was proof that
the accused had stolen the money. The
same operation was gone through with to
substantiate the guilt Of the other prisoners,
the complainant saying that he had no other
proof, but that the bail had never deceived
him. 1t also appeared that Tom Jones, the
accused, had in his pocket the first Two joints
of the little finger Of contraband who had


died in the hospital, and that he carried the
same for the purpose Of giving him luck in
playing cards. The Marshal, wholly unable
to preserve his gravity, dismissed the entire
crowd from his presence.
Year: 1864

A lady who signs herself "a Martyr to
Late Hours" offers the following sensible
advice to young men: t


Dear gentlemen, between the ages Of
eighteen and forty-fve," listen to few
kind and gratuitous remarks. When you
make social call Of an evening on young
lady, go away at a reasonable hour. Say
you come at eight o'clock, an hour and a half
is certainly as long as the most fascinating
of you in conversation can, or rather ought
to desire to use its charms. Two hours, in
deed, can be very pleasantly spent, with
music, chess or other games, to lend variety;
but kind sirs, by no1means stay longer.
Make shorter calls and come oftener. A girl
that is a sensible, true-hearted girl-will en-
Joy it better, and really value your acquain-
lance more. Just conceive the agony Of
girl, who, well knowing the feeling Of father
and mother on the subject, hears the clock
strike ten, and yet must sit on the edge OF
her chair, in mortal terror lest papa should
put his oft repeated threats in execution
that of coming down and inviting the gentle
man to breakfast. And we girls understand
it all by experience, and know what it is to
dread the prognostic Of displeasure. In such
cases sign Of relief generally accompanies
the closing of the door behind the gallant,
and one don't get over the feeling OF trouble
till safe in the arms Of Morpheus. Even
then, sometimes the dreams are troubled with
some phantom Of an angry father-and dis
tressed flor all partiesl mother; and all be-
cause young man will make longer call
than he ought to.


Now, young gentlemen friends, I'll tell
you what we girls will do. For an hour and
a half we will be most irresistibly charming
snd fascinating then, beware, monosyllnble
responses will be all you need expect. And
il, when the limits shall have been passed,
startling query shall be heard coming down
stairs "Isn't it time to close up !" you
must consider 1t righteous punishment,
and, taking your hat, meekly depart-a sad
der, and it is to be hoped, wiser man. Do
not get angry but the next time you come
be careful TO keep within just bounds. We
want to rise early these pleasant mornings
and improve the shining hours" but when
forced to be up at such unreasonable hours al
night, exhausen nature will speak, and as a
natural consequence, with the utmost speed
IN dressing, we can barely get down to break
fast in time to escape reprimand from papa,
who don't believe in beaux-as though he
never was young-and mild reproying
glance from mamma, who understands u
little better poor daughters feelings, but
must still disapproye outwardly, to keep up
appearances. And now, young men, think
about these things, and don't-for PHYS sake
don't = throw down your paper with 4
"pshaw !" but remember the safe side OF ten.
Year: 1864

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIPE.-The following
account Of marriage in high life we extract
from the Lewiston q. IT, Golden Age: On
Christmas eve, the beautiful princess ,4laugh-
ter Of the celebrated chief of the Nez Perces,
Lawyer, was led to the hymenealialtar, cloth
ed in bushes of modesty and superbly work.
ed leggings, all covered with precious gems
or other Kinds of beads. Theihappy bride
groom is nephew of the well known Three
Feathers, sub-chief Of the royal nation
Many white man felt chill at the heart at
seeing this beautiful and royal damsel led to
the altar to become the loved bride Of one Of
the bravest of the brave. We cannot give an
accurate description Of the splendid dress
worn on the occasion by the princess. Suf-
fee it to say that her leggings were Of bril-
liant hue her shawl of matchless figure and
value, and more-she wore no hoops-but
allowed her own development Of form to fill
the outlines, where others less perfect have
to depend on hoops and cotton. Her petit
coats and tunic set very gracefully, and over
her shoulders waved the beautiful locks Of
hair which graced her head. or the groom
we can only say that he was dressed with
taste, and, all in all, this was one Of the most
superb affairs ever seen, and as they retired
to their beautifully furnished lodge, and
sought their soft couch Of costly furs, we
had to leave and consequently can only say
they each had an armful Of JOY.
Year: 1864

IDLE GIRLs.-The number Of idle, useless
girls in all of our cities seems to be steadily
Increasing. They lounge or sleep through
the morning, parade the streets in the after
noon, and assemble in frivolous companies
Of their own and other sex to pass away their
evenings. What store Of unhappiness for
Themselves and Others are they laying up for
the coming time, when real duties and high
resnonsibiIities shall be thoroughly assumed!
They are skilled in no domestic duties-nay,
they despise them-have no habits Of indus
try: NOR taste for the useful. What will they
do as wives and mothers' Alas for their
husbands and children, and alas for them
selyesl