smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1865

met his deserts. If, upon the brows of those
who have, during the late rebellion, earned the
appellation of thief, murderer or devil, the
brand could be affixed, many who now shame
lessly strut upon the worlds stage would hide
their faces with shame, and cry upon the hills
and mountains to fall down and cover them
from the view of an outraged people.


But there is at least one consolation If ret
ributive justice does not seize upon them in
this world they cannot escape it in the next.
There is terrible day of reckoning coming,
and woe be unto them who have as witnesses
against them the spirits Of widows andorphans
Year: 1865

Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell,
came on board of our steamer and had an
interview with the Secretary Of State and
myself of several hours duration. Noother
person was present. No papers were ex-
changed or produced, and it was IN advance
egreed that the conversation was to be in
formal and verbal merely. On our part
the whole substance Of the instructions to
the Secretary of State, herein before reci-
ted, was stated and insisted upon, and
nothing was said inconsistent Herewith
While by the other party it was not said
that in any event. or on any condition
they ever would consent to reunion, and
yet they equally omitted to disclose that
they would not so consent. They seemed
te desire postponement of that question
and the adoption of some other course first,
which, SIS some Of them seemed to argue,
might or might not lead to reunion, but
which we thought would amount to an in
definite postponemeni. The conference
ended without result.


The foregoing, containing as is believed,
all the information sought, is respectfully
submitted


Signed1 A. LINCOLN.


Executive Mansion, Feb. 10, 1866.
Year: 1865

FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTO-


MAC.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToAlAG !


February 8.


The result of yesterdays engagement
was more important than reported. The
particulars were not fully known at that
time


When the 5th Corps fell back to the line
of works at Hstcher's Run on Monday
night, the enemy did not follow very Wig
orouIly, nor did they make any attempt TO
storm the position. 1t was believed, how
ever, that they would do so yesterday
morning, but up to noon no sign Of an at
tack appeared, nor did the rebels seem to
be in strong force in the vicinity. It
was therefore determined to send recon-
noIsssnce on the ground occupied by our
forces on the day previous, and ascertain
where the rebels we're, and if possible, to
force them back TO their works at Dabnoy's
Mill.


General Crawford's division of the 9th
Corps having led the advance the day be-
fore, and being best acquainted with the
nature Of the country, was selected for the
duty, which they performrd to the entire
satisfaction Of the commanding General.


The column moved about noon, taking
the Dabnev's Mill road, and after advanc-
ing about half mile, struck the rebel
pickets, who fell back as our men advanced.
A line of battle was then formed, the right
resting on Hstcher's Run, and the left sup
ported by part Of General Wheaton's COM
mand of the 9th corps. The entire line
then advanced continuously through the
thick woods on each side Of the road, and
before going far met the rebels in forco,
when a sharp engagement began. The
rebels were steadily driven back. until they
took refuge behind their works at 8 mill,
where they made determined stand.


Fightiog here was kept up till dark,
when our men commenced throwing up
light bresstWorks to protect themselves.
The rebels did not seem disposed to attack
again, as they had done the day previous,
and the object Of the movement having
been accomplished by the developement Of
this position, our troops we're withdrawn
during the night to their former ground in
the Vaughan road, in the vicinity of which
strong ", rks have been erected.


The loss in the movement turns out TO be
quite heavy, considering the small force
engaged, The Sd division Of the 9th corps
Year: 1865

The Senate has Just refused to pass the
Bounty Bill The vote was 18 yeas to II
nays. This virtually kills the MILESTONE
substitute


A motion was msde 10 reconsider the
vote by which the bill was lost, which was
sent to the table by an adjournment.
Year: 1865

At half past nine o'clock, in the after
noon, notified them that they could not
proceed further unless they complied with
the terms expressed in my letter. The
point of meeting designated il the above
note would not, in my opinion, be insisted
Year: 1865

Messrs. Alex. 81. Stephens, j. A. Camp


bell and r. NJ. T. Hunter:


GEETLEMEN,-I am instructed by the
President of the United States to place
this paper in your hands with the inform
alton that if you go through the United
military lines, it will be understood thsL
you do so for the purpose of an informal
conference on the bssis of that letter; 8
copy of which is on the reserve side of
this sheet, and that if you choose to pass
under such understanding and so notify
me in writing, I will procure the consent
of the commanding general to pass you
through the lines and to Fortress Monroe,
under such military precautions as he may
Year: 1865

(The following was handed US by gray
haired friend, and . church member, with
the request that We would publish
Ed. DEN.


The Washington Chronicle reports
conversation that actually occurred in
the South on one Of jeff Davis nu-
incrous fast-days. The rector Of a
countr;; parish called on a widow who
had lost two sons in the war, urging
her to go to church and pray for the
preservation of "our liberties" The
widow replied, 'I shalt not pray for
your confederates to have more liberties
than You have already taken. You
have taken the liberty to deprive me
Of the two boys Who were the stay and
comfort Of my declining years and
they have fallen fighting against q
government that had never wronged
but always protected US, and they are
molderins in unknown graves, if they
were buried at all. After taking tithes
Of all 1 possess" your press-gsng came,
aud, after pretending to leave me "a
tions for six months for myself and
helpless daughters, helped themselves
to the rest of my store, paying the one.
fifth Of the market price in the worth
less paper Of your Confederacy. Your
struggling soldiers and rrovost-guards
come to my house At will to demand
lodging and food out of the pittance
left me, and insult me if it is not given,
Now, i cannot 60 into the house OF
God, and pray for the success Of such
. cause. The fear of what man may
do to us has forced many Union-lov.
ing man, into your ranks, and it may be
prudent for mo to hold my peace; but
| will not 'cloak or dissemble' my feel.
ings before our heavenly Father" The
confused rector paused awhile, and ,her
said, II am sorry that your triuls have
not subdued your rebellious aud repin
ing spirit" ado you believe that you,
prayers will be answered l'' said Mn


st "Certainly, if they are offeret
fervently and in faith," was the reply
Year: 1865

THE white men Of Washington want chance
Columbia, provided the question is raised in
Congress. No doubt the white men of Wash
ingtoa City would vote negro suffrage down,
and there hasn't been day since the war
commenced that they would not have given an
overwhelming majority of the white men of
Washington City in favor jeff Davis and the
rebel Contederacy, if Congress had only left
the decision of the question to a vote of the
people of Washington.
Year: 1865

was deserter from the Seventh New York
regiment. His real name is said to be Felix
DIESEL sE


The Worlds special says the British Min
lister has been instructed TO urge upon ous
Government the propriety of making new
Canadian Reciprocity Treaty. Negotiations
to that end wiz be opened at as early day
ss possible. The Government of the United
States have been for some time obtaining ~
formation relative TO that matter. r.
Year: 1865

+; We find the following practical advice
adrift in our exchanges "a young man
admires pretty girl, and must manifest it.
He can't help it for the life of him. The
young lady has a tender heart, reaching out
like vine tendrils for something to cling to.
She sees the admiration;is is aattered /; be-
gins to love; expects some tender avowal
and perhaps gets so far as to decide that
she will choose white satin under thin
gauze, etc., at the very moment the gallant
that she loves is popping the question to
another damsel ten miles off! Now the
difficulty lies in not precisely understanding
the difference between polite attentions and
the tender manifestations of love. Admir-
ing beautiful girl, and wishing to make a
and therefore it is necessary that the dam
sci should be on the alert to discover to
which class the attentions paid her by a
handsome and fashionable young gentleman
belong. First, then, ii a young man greets
you in o loud, free and hearty tone; if he
knows precisely where to put his hat or
hands; if he stares you straight in the eye,
with his own wide open; if he tells you
who made his coat; if he squeezes your
hand; if he eats heartily in your presence
if, in short he sneezes when you are sing
ing, criticises your curls or fails to be fool
ish in fifty ways every hour, then don't fall
in love with him for the world He only
admires you, let him do or say what he will.
On the other hand, if he be merry with
every one else, but quiet with you; if he be
anxious to see that your tea is sufficiently
sweetened, aud your dear person well
wrapped up when you go out into the cold
If he talks very low, and never looks you
steadily in the eye if his cheeks are red,
aud his nose only bushes, it is enough
If he romps with your sister, sighs like a
pair of cid bellows, looks solemn when you
are addressed by another gentleman, and,
in fact, is the most still, awkward, stupid,
yet anxious Of all your male friends, you
may go ahead, and make the poor fellow
too happy for his skin to hold him Young
ladies keep your hearts in a case of good
leather, or some other tough substance,
until the right one is found beyond doubt.
after which you can go on, and love, and
court, and be married, and happy, without
the least bit of trouble y ao
Year: 1865

Which will you do, smile and make others
happy, or be Grabbed and make everybody
around you miserable? You can live
among beautiful flowers and singing birds,
or in the mire surrounded by fogs and frogs.
The amount of happiness which you can
produce is incalculable, if you will show a
smiling face, kind heart, and speak pleas
ant words. On the other hand by sour
looks, cross words and fretful disposition,
you can make hundreds unhappy almost be-
yond endurance. Which will you do?-
Wear pleasant countenance let joy beam
in your eye and love glow on your forehead.
There is no JOY so great as that which
springs from kind act or pleasant deed,
and you may feel it at night when you rest,
and at morning when you rise, and through
the day when about your daily business.
Year: 1865

THE BLISS OF GIFING.-"It is more bless
ed to give than to receive" If you doubt
it, confer on friend orfoe some unexpected
favor, and notice how your heart will jump
with Joy. Try it, and you will agree. with
us, that the giUer is even more blessed than
the receiver. Strange doctrine, is it not?
Aud why is the world SO long in finding it
ont?
Year: 1865

AT certain crOss-r roads, in the State of


Alabama, stood small grocery, or whis-


ky shop" previous to the rebellion, where


bust head and chain-lightning were


dealt out to thirsty unwashed at the small
sum of five cents drink, or twenty cents
a quart. The presiding genius of this de-
lectable institution was one Bill Skies.
who among various other pets, had a do
mesticated crow, black as the ace of
spades. This crow had learned, among
other things, to repeat quite plainly the
words (" damn you," which he, of course,
heard frequently used in the grocery. Da-
ring the prevalence Of knock-down and
drag-out fight one day, however, the crow
was frightened from his home and few off
INTO the woods, never to return.


About three miles from the grocery was
settlement meeting house-an old. tum-
ole-down, dilapidated affair, only used on
certain occasions, when a circuit rider
happened to pass that way. Into this build
ing went the crow taking peaceable possess
sion and two days thereafter the church
was thrown open for preaching, and large
crowd assembled, among whom was a yerv
OLD lady who was compelled to use crutches
in walking, and took her seat in the "front
pew" and was soon deeply absorbed in the
eloquence of the preacher. The reyerened
gentleman had scarcely got under full head
way, and commenced laundering his ana
themas at all grades of sinners. when a
hoarse, croaking voice from above uttered
the ominous words


Damn y0U %


The preacher and congregation looked
aghast at such profanity, and each peered
IN his neighbors face in vain to detect
some sign OF guilt. Quiet was at length
restored, however, and the sermon proceed
co. out ere ten minutes had elapsed the
omlnous damn you again electrified the
audience, and just as the preacher cast his
eye upward to search for the delinquent,
the crow flew down from his perch, and,
lighting on the Bible, calmly surveyed the
croak


Damn you P'


Inc effect was electrical. Giving one
startled and terrified glance at the intruder,
the preacher sprang through window, car
rylng sash, glass and all with him and set
on at break-neck pace through the woods,
closely followed by his horror stricken con-
gregatlon who had piled out of the build
ing pellmell after him. In the general
scramble, the old lady with crutches had
been knocked down in the church, where
she lay unable to raise, and on observing
her, the crow (who was after something to
eat) flew down beside her, and cooking up
his eye at her very knowingly again croak-


Damn you .r'


The old lady eyed him savagely for
few moments, and then burst forth in a
tone of reckless defiance


"Yes-and damn you too had moth
ing to DO with getting up this Methodist
meeting-and you know it, too I"


The poor old soul had mistaken the crow
'or the Devil, and concluded to propitiate,
+ possible, the wrath of his Satanic maies-
y by denying all completely in the affair.
The world is full Of just such people.
Year: 1865

A POCKET BOOK was found yesterday near the
IA Post Office. The owner can have the same by
proving properly and paying for this advertisement
and calling at the Port and Press ofce The pocket
book CONTAINS papers valuable to the owner.
Year: 1865

self loyal man, and his abilities and
fidelity as public man were sufficiently
exhibited during his Congressional career
to dispel all doubt either that he is man
of the people or that he possesses the ele.
ments Of . statesman. Aud We believe
that those who, judging him more from
the discrsditable display he made on the


day of his inauguration as Vice Presi-
dent-the only reprehensible public act
of his life that We know of-thsn by his
previous usefulness and fidelity, are fear
full that be viii prove unworthy Of the
high trust that has now SO unexpectedly
and under such peculiarly cad circumstan-
ces, been imposed upon him, will have
occasion to dismiss all missivings Of this
kind in very short time. Andrew John.
SON will not, We feel confident. disappoint
the expectations Of his friends. -CA'.
Journal. /
Year: 1865

Why, why, oh God this sorrow sent,
This grief that fills the continent
Why droops our Noble nag te.days IA
All hearts feel sadness and dismay-
For he who held with faithful hand 81
The welfare OF this mighty land,
Rests now in deaths heroic sleep,
While gloom prevails and millions weep.
Oh! grief no human tongue can tell
i AsifGod's fearful judgment bell
From out the midnight sky had hurled
His wrath upon = sleeping world!


We tremble that this act of crime
Should stain the annals OF our time
That one should live whose guilty hand
Could smits the savior Of our land!
How sudden fell the cruel blow
That laid our noble leader low
Our hearts were full of blissful cheer,
We saw the dawn of peace draw near!
We prayed that he whose honest hand
Had toiled to save this free-born land,
Might live to bear the honors won
From duty well and nobly done.


Know 70, who nerved the bloody hand
That fills with gloom our native land,
That he who rests in deaths embrace
Looked kindly on your guilty race!
Now may the Goddess traitors feel
How deep can 60 the freemsn's steeli
Let mercy lose its gentle power.
And Gods stern justice rule the hour!
Though dead he lives in endless fame
All honor to his patriot name;


All glory, for his loyal hand
Gave feesdom to our mountain land!
That priceless boon shall ever be
The pride and glory Of the free;
And LlNcoLN's fame grow brighter Jet
Till Times remotest sun shall set.
Year: 1865

A New OPENING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY.
Not long ago there appeared 10 various
publications the copy Of an epitsph on
tom mbstone, below which the widow had
causcd the announ cement to be engraved
that she continued to carry on her bus--
bands business thus preserving . cer-
tain bond of union between the dead and
the living, and making profit out Of the
grave. Not long ago it occurred to
photographer that be might increase his
business by announcing that hs copied
photographs of deceased individusls, and
prepared them in such q way that, II
placed in cofius along with tho defunot,
they would endure for any number Of
ages. Since that time the practice is
said to have become common on tho
Continent. And it is very evident that
. good deal may be said in its favor moro
than can be said Of a novel proceeding Of
. we'll favored widow, who, lately, in ono
Of the foreign cemeteries, instead Of
hanging q crown of immortelles on the
tomb of her deceased husband, hung .
portrait of herself.
Year: 1865

These machines are so constructed that they
can be set up by any and require but little at
tention. Their first cost is very light and they are
not likely TO get ont of repair. For further par
ticulars, enquire of E. HUNT,


No. Is Second Street, San Francisco.
Year: 1865

II you Advertise in your County FAp&-
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


fyou Advertise in your County Paper
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County Paper.
Jour BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County Paper
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County Paper
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


II you Advertise in your County Papes
Year: 1865

The Constitutional Convention in South Caro-
lima, as all the world and the rest Of mankind
know, has abolished Negro Slavery and repealed
the ordinance of Secession. Daniel O'Connell
once unburdencd the gratitude with which his
heart was overladen to the British Whig minis
try. in these memorable words: "Thank you
for nothing We do not repeat this formula OF
thanksgiving to the most wayward of our erring
sisters; we say merely, in all kindness, while
you are on the right road, you have not gone
far enough. First as to Secession. The re-
peal of the ordinance will not do. We do not
demand Repeal, but Remuneration. This is not
a distinction without difference, but dis
tnction involving fundamental principles. 1t
is thoroughly understood by that handful of
white loyalists who were true to the
We learn that they insist that the action
of the Convention was deliberately framed for
the purpose of preserving the theory OF the
right of Secession. Repeal implies all original
right to enact; repeal repudiates no future
power to reestablish; repeal may be the result
of new light, of political expedioncy, or, as
Lees surrender was, of overpowering necessity.
But a remuneration of the right Of Secession-a
declaration that the ordinance is null and void,
and all acts done in pursuance OF it are null
and void because Of its original Hegality- this
strikes at the root of the Rebellion; it is a dis
tinct official and solemn reputation of that
fatal philosophy, iathered by Calhoun, which
South Carolina universally taught, and which
led her to worship the cruelest of despOtisms
and to war against the mildeSt Of Governments.
We are not surprised that the educated peo-
pie of that State should be desirous to "save
what remains of this contest" it would be
unreasonable to expect them to change
completely in the twinkling of new
era that has so suddenly been thrust upon them; (;
but remembering the terrible cost at which we
have put the results of their fayorite heresy
under foot we must demand that it be not dis
armed only, but killed and coflined and buried.
II is stated in Charleston that the bones OF John
C.. Calhoun were removed from their grave,
during the progress of the siege, at time wher
it was feared that the city would fall and that


after one or two days of overground repose
they were taken to Columbia and buried there


Having proiancd the grave of Lieut. Bradford


these people believed that we would be guilty
of similar outrage on the body of theil
prophet 1t seems to us that the Convention Il
playing at this ghoulish game again. Rebellion
its birthplace in Charleston, having failed tc
save their cause, they have carried it to Colum'
| bin and seek to preserve it there.
Year: 1865

developed the requisite popularity. Thus the
public repute and scceptabiIty of Candidate
will be tested before there shall be any absolute
committal to bis support: thus candidates may
be found and presented whom the present
machinery will rarely or never accept.


Taxpayers of New-York! this is not oHr
business, but yours. You must take resolute
hold of it if you are not content to be at once
plundered and shamed by venal, rapacious leg.
islation. Please not to wait for others, but act
Year: 1865

number OF coored free aborers. and eloquent in
praise of their industry and fathfuness but that was
when he was seeking pardon. Now he has got it bis
real sentiments begin to be developed"
Year: 1865

Countess, and adding to these persuasions
the fascinations of jewelry, again induced
her to be false to Muller, and to live with
him as his wife, first in Eighth street and
afterwards in the Prescott House.


Here, according to Mrs. Mullers ac-
count, he endeavored to persuade her to
take drugs to destroy Muller's child.
Whereupon they quarreled and Mrs.
Muller, after having to sell her jewelry to
support herself, was still third time
sought out by and reconciled to her hus-
band. Counsel for the defendant urged
that in this case small damages would like
ly be given by jury, and the amount OF
bail was therefore excessive.


Counsel for the plaintiff, while admit
ting that his client almost deserved, for
his complacency, whatever might happen
to him, suggested that for the safety of the
defendant it would be well to keep him
confined, as otherwise the plaintiff might
take the Law into his own hands


The Court reduced the bail to 81 ,25O.