smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

give her a regular sum each
week. She then has q chance
to plan ahead, and can exercise
her best powers of manage
ment. Ten chances to one,
when Christmas comes, some
longed-for convenience de-
ierred on the score of economy,
will show itself, bearing the
neat handwriting of that dear
little wife, and bought with
m oney she has long been lay
ing aside out of her allowance,
until she has reaped her re,
ward in your glad surprise.


My dear fellow you spend
more money in that unsatisiac.
tory boarding house for board,
and in little expenses with
those "gay boys" than it would
cost you to ''keep house" with
that cherished being for v hose
companionship you so long
And when you have her with
you-you know who Imean-
be careful to look first to her
comfort and to her convent.
ence, and you may rest assured
that you have taken the surest
road to happiness and success
in life.


You can rely on the above
statement, for | have seen the
book my friend keeps, and saw
the vouchers therefore it i,
from an actual case l write
Hearth and Home. #.e.'
Year: 1869

reason, perhaps, why the beech
is not more frequently seen
planted in pleasure grounds is
because Of it's comparatively
slow growth, and its abundance
in various parts of the United
States. Who does not call to
remembrance tho beautiful
beech tree? AL, from the mirth.
ful youth who is wont to carve
his name upon the smooth gray
bark, to The aged one with sill
very locks and trembling steps,
leaning upon the top of his
staff, delight to gaze upon
some specimen Of this noble
tree and to linger beneath its
cool, refreshing shade as it
stands upon the verdant land.
scape. 1t appears remarkably
fine in any situation, where
quietness and graceful ele.
gance are sought to be OK.
pressed. BY itself in some
quiet sheltered nook, where
the soil is deep and rich, it will
form an object exceedingly
charming, one not easily sur
passed for beauty. Its deep,
green glossy foliage, its slender
feathery branches, the silvery
gray bark of its trunk, together
with its robust and ample pro,
portions cannot fail to excite
admiration among those whc
love the grand and beautiful
From its possessing a massive
quality, it is excellently
adapted to mingle with othei
trees when a thick impenetra'
BILE mass of foliage is sough


for. 1t appears TO have beer
very highly esteemed by thu
ancients as a shade tree. Th'
peasants OF Italy realized al
enyiable enjoyment beneath it


out-spreadine branches; whill


Virgil awarded it praise il
song immortal. Who cal
soon forget it's noble trunl
rising up in majesty, its thickl.
set foliage, its cool refreshing


shade and its numerous slende


spray9 Ever will its glorie


have a fresh place in memory


store.
Year: 1869




esa- x-President johnson having
lately gone to Washington City, and
while there indulgcd in great deal
of the roundest and most unqualified
personal denunciation of President
Grant, the Paducah Kentuchian pro-
poses that the two great men--s'the
President and the FIX proceed at
once to Niagara Falls and there on
foreign ground, fshtit out to the ut
terancel We second the motion
and we have no doubt whatever, if the
vote could be properly taken, that
said amotion would be. carried by a
majority OF millions Of the American
people. OF such stuff is certain
kind of popularity lit don't wear
we'll.
Year: 1869

The atten ton of the general rcadr,
and especially of our professional
brethren, is respectfully directes TO
our second article on this great ques-
ton, on the preceding page, If the
gentlemen Of the press agree y rs,
on this subject, will they j


favor to say SO, and so help to
ball in motion2 Or if they dc
agree with us,will they not speak outY
We are curious to see what can he
said on the other side.
Year: 1869




NEW ORLEANS. June IA. 1859.


As friend of the late Geo. s. Yerger,
the father of Colonel E. M. Yerger,
now on trial for the crime OF murder, l
'cannot suffer the comments ofyesterday s
Republican to pass unnoticed. Had the
writer of the article been an acquaintance
of the deceased, his hand would never
have penned such libel upon the dead.
he was truly man Of peace and of
thorough religious training. A strict
Episcopalian, his thoughts were largely
absorbed in promoting its interests and
in advancing the cause of that Savior
whose mission was one Of peace. Prior
to the war his sons were men of promise
aud members of the Episcopal church.
That one of them should have forgotten
the pious instruction of an aged father, is
no new thing in human experience. Such
facts are not foreign to Northern lsti-
tudes, although the article referred to
would indicate that murders occur only
in the South, and are the result of ins.ruc-
tions of Southern parents to their sons.
Shame should mantle with its blush the
face of the man who could pen such an
article against Southern fathers and
mothers. / have several cases in my
minds eye at this moment where there
have been assassinations upon Northern
soil, not committed in the heat of pas
sion, but in the calm, quiet hours of the
night, and for gain; but / have not the
moral hardihood TO lay the blame upon
fathers teachings or an innocent COM
munity. The relatives Of Colonel Yerger
suffer deeply enough without having the
memory of their beloved father resur-
rected by. strange hands from the grave
and made the subject of newspaper at
tack. A Friend.
Year: 1869

armed, equipped and provisioned. They
are confident of ultimately securing their
independence, and are jubilant over their
recognition by Peru. They say that il
the United States would only follow suit,
they would not need to discharge another
musket.


Santa Anna is living in a small cottage
in Porte Plate, and is enjoying good
health. He says that ne lost the half OF
his fortune in Cuba and Mexico. Strange
to say, the veteran agitator has run away
from Cuba to avoid taking part in the
revolution there on either side. He is
constantly occupied in writing the history
of his life, never stirring out on the
streets. He is not unwilling to receive
visitors, however, and signifies his in,
tention of returning to Staten Island
next July.
Year: 1869

Major Louis Mandazi, formerly of the Tenth Ten
nessee Infantry and asterward staff officer under
General Gillem committed suicide at Evansville, Sun
day night by shooting himself through the head
The cause of the rash net is supposed to have been
mental dependency. He was formerly in the Austrian
army and took part in the revolution OF ls4s. lie
served ten years in the First United States Infantry
Year: 1869

which they offer to the trade at as Low Prices as
they can be obtained outside of n ew Orleans


Having had their commodious Warehouses thorough
y overhanled and repaired with entire new brick walls
around their Cotton Shed their facilities for storage
purposes unsurpassed and their charges will be as
reasonable any other house in Shreveport.


This, with their long experience IN the business,
leads them hope for continuance Of the patronage
heretofore literally extended to them aud for which
they return thanks to their friends and customers


Ga,llf An,
Year: 1869

From Philadelphia Pres, Jaa. so,l


If the port of Philadelphia is TO be tilly
prepared for the great future which Nature
and the fortunate conjunction Of the line OF
business have thurst upon it, not only must
our wharyes be built and our railways con-
cenlrated, but our waters must he made sale
so that the ships Of hundred flags may ride
or rest in them free from uncaslness or
alarm.


Most of the citizens of Philadelphia are
fa niliar with the names, at least, OF the
"Hurse Shoe" and the 'Horse Shoe shoals, "
in the Delaware river.


The I5oaid of Trade, Commercial Exchange
and a few individuals familiar with the river,
know their injurious effects upon navigation
in winter and realize the Importance of ap-
plying remedy.


The Horse Shoe is large cove or bay al
the mouth of Timber creek, between Red
Bank and Gloucester Point. The location
being at u bend in the river, the channel ne
cessarily tends to the periphery of the cir
Gle, causing constant securing and cutting
into the banks of the river on the New Jer-
sey shore.


Among the immediate effects are the fol-
lowing:


AS the channel cuts into tho Jersey shore,
the distance for vessels is constantly increas-

cular motion given to the water in passing
the bend is continued, and the river being
very wide at that point, allows an eddy and
slack water on the Pennsylvania shore,
where all the material secured from the
river banks and held in suspension is denos-
iied forming the wcllknown Horse Shoe
shoals. In winter the cbb tide sets the Ice
into the bend, and when broken up by the
ice boats, II merely swings around the circle
to be deposited on the shoals and complete
the blockade.
The cause and effect being well understood
II remedy should he sought, and it does not
seem to require very high order of engi-
neeiing skill to suggest an eileetual one.


The remedy that most naturally presents
itself to II practical mind is to conduct the
clsannel of the river to the shortest line be.
tween the two points ofthe bend, aud Keep
ii there by narrowing the stream to the re
quiremrnts for the direct passage of the
water, allowing no room for eddes or de.
posts The details can only be determined
upon by careful survey, which should a
once be made made Who shall take The
| iuiiiaory steps to remove the obstruction!
Year: 1869

1t is bad policy to place too much public
duty upon officers. Tue busi-
ness which this city will throw into the Levy
Court is too great for one man; he should
have colcgue to consult; nor should we
allow one man TO have So much power
Gazette.


Suppose this is true, why is il not much
more true of Wilmington's representation in
the Legislature We have th the
whole population of the State, and oncthir-
tieth of the Legislative! sit is bad policy
to place too much public duty upon off
GERS !" then let the Gdzettc's friends amend
the Constitution and give sir members of
the Legislature to this City. 1t is poor
rule that won't worl, both ways.
Year: 1869

We could preach right good sermon to
our youth from the statistics furnished by
the report of the Prison Association for
1867. Of 13, 496 prisoners in the peniten-
tiaries of the thirty States, 81 per cent, or
seven-eighths, had not learned trade, and
therefore had no absolute means of support.


They were dependent on odd jobs Or petty


clerkships, dependent on what transient en-


ployment they could find, and which any


one could do; and idleness or disappointed


hopes drove them to criminal courses.


How very different the situation of the


youth or man who has a trade He is COM


paratively independent; can by industry
and fidelity find work to do at all times, and


by the exercise of economy gain a compe-
fence in a few years. Bread and butter are
certain for him wherever he is. lie Is sure
always of higher wages than he who mas no
trade ; and if his genius and enterprise lead
him into some other calling, it is always
to know that in case of misfor-
tune he can return to his trade. He has
that at any rate; failure in business can not
deprive him of it; his speculations NAV
break down, but he has an anchor to lee
ward, as the sailors say; his subsistence
and that of his family are sure.


Boys, think Of this ! Many of you are
yearning for the office desk or the counter;
but remember that one only in ten succeeds
rs merchant of those who actually secure
ihe capital to make start for themselves,
while the great majority of clerks remain
clerks all their lives. Learn trade, boys,
earn trade
Year: 1869

Who Is RESPONSIBLE? Last Monday
night young man took the late train On
the Boston and Providence road, and
leaving the cars at Boylston Station, four
miles out, started for his house. But he
was intoxicated; and went towards the
engine on the track Soon the cars
started, the engine struck him and crush
ed him to pieces. He was killed,
while in state of beasily intoxicatiou,
unfit to live, and yet unprepared to die
He had young wife at home waiting his
arrival. Though bride<only one short
month ago, she is widow now. But
her grief is far less than her sufferings
must have been, had he lived drunkard
for years to come Still this does not
change the fact of his death, nor lessen
the responsibility which must rest some
where. Who is responsible for his death
and her widowhood2 Somebody is, most
assuredly; but who is it? Can it be any
other than the wretch who took his mon.
cv and gave him the intoxicating draught!
God knows who is responsible, and he
will not hold him guiltless. ~ Christian
Era.
Year: 1869

the former superstition. bat the sulphurous gases
choking the explorers and the neetness OF the nre
would indicate an ignition OF nre-damp. In either
case every soul In the mine has perished The teie-
graph has failed to tell who attended to the FUR
mace, or whether any dead bodies were found at the
bottom OF the SHAFT.
Year: 1869

have-some comrade stepped forward and under
took the charge Of his remains.


The ine1iclency Of the police in excluding from
the vicinity Of the bier all those who had business
there as well as in admitting all those who had no
immediate business there, was very conspicuous.


Most OF the bodies were clothed in a heavy wool
len shirt and trowsers. Some W ere naked from the
waist upwards The exhumation went on as rapid.
ly as could be managed consider ing the necessary
impertectiou Of the temporary apparatus used,
but still the delay was wearisome, even to
mere spectators, and must have been doubly 80 to
the watchers on the outside who were 80 agonized
with dread and expectation lest the next disinter-
ment might be Of that one of the dead for whom
they were especially and Immediately interested.
A nne.lookng, deep-chested welshman, named
James George, President of the Miners Union at
Plymouth performed the duty Of calling out the
Of each dead miner as he was brought out three
times in succession in deep sonorous tones that
reached to the limits OF the immense crowd and was
heard with painful and profound Stiffness
The work of bringing up dead bodies proceeded





ned through tonight the general expectation being
that all the bodies VIII be brought ont by tomorrow
afternoon.


or course there Is q deep-seated feeling among the
mining population that In consulting their own
pecuniary interests the owners OF the mine showed
an utter indifference to the lives Of those in their
employment. The sum OF $4,000 would have been
sufncient to have sunk another shaft which would


have permitted means OF escape 'to the men, and
saved perhaps all OF them and spared widespread
grief and misery among hundreds Of women and
children.


Every house In the vicinity Of the Avondale mines
and for miles Is widowed tonight and none but
the Almighty knows the anguish Of this state OF
bereavement.


How the fre originated can never be truly told,
for no one lives 70 tell It is fair, however. to as
sumo that a spark from the furnace in the bottom
Of the pit set fire to dry woodwork, which when
famed BY the strong current of ventlatinO air
gradually grew into name and burned nercey up
Year: 1869

Summers speech has been chiefly welcomed as a
protest against the complacent tone Of Mr.. Reverdy
JohnsOn's English speeches, and the friendly att-
tude he so easily took up with reference 10 the most
malignant enemies Of his country.


awe viii not, however, indulge IN cOnlectures MT
Motley will soon be here with authority TO speak IN
General Grants name, and we shall then nave at
least the satisfaction OF dealing with Minister
whose words will express the mind OF MS country
Tho President s now at the height OF his power. He
won in the field, and OF which his election was so
striking manifestation. The people Will go with
him in whatever course he may lead, even u II
should be one certain TO entail great sacrifices, and
involve the temporary return OF evils from whch the
republic has suffered most severely.


Engshmen OF course can have nothing TO say 10
any decision which the Government and people OF
the American Union may think called for by their
honor and interests But we arc sure we may eN-
press the confidence and expectation OF the
whole country that the Queens Government viii
maintain q firm position against all eXoTbitant
demands, OF whatever nature they may be. Our
Government has been supported I'm policy OF
Cancellation and concession for reasons OF Wnlcll,
happen what may we shall never be ashameu
but there Is line beyond which concession ls
weakness and renunciation OF duty. Mr. Motley, or
whoever else may be sent here to represent the
United States, will find the same honorable desire
for peace and the same goodwill towards MS coun-
try which dictated our part III the treaty reJeClcu al
washington; but the Queens government WOulO
dsappoint the expectation OF the country and prove
itself unworthy OF its trust II IL did not entirely and
firmly repel every attempt to trespass upon the
honor and right OF the nation We have done what
lay in us to compose disputes and settle dhcultes
which grew up far more out OF the unhappy crcum-
stances of the time than out of any want OF good
feeling towards the American republic; il il for
what it owes to the OF peace, justice, and in
ternationa law.
Year: 1869

1t is now definitely settled that there Will
be in the constitutional convention, ma
ority Of from one to three of Democrats
but we hope the politics of the members CT
that body will be considered of as little i'm
portance as the political complexion OF a re-
ligious convention, where politics could o'
of no sort of use
Year: 1869

The President will probably send in his
message to each house in writing. The OBJ
iect of this is to prevent its premature pub
lication. The Secretary Of the Treasury id
also contemplating the same course.
Year: 1869

A curious suit is about to be tried be-
fore Memphis justice of the peace. A
white man has young bull pup. The
pup bit barefooted negro in the heel as
he was passing. The negro jumped, and
two Of the pups teeth were thereby ex-
tracted. The negro sues the white man
for allowing the vicious dog to run at
large. The white man files cross>cut
saw bill, and sues the negro for having a
heel tough enough to draw dogs teeth.
Year: 1869

AOW IL OOcA4S " UCG DHuAAs


A Mr.. Samuel Peabody was arrested in
Philadelphia by the watchmen on suspicion
of being intoxicated. The Mayor desired
to know Samuers opinion Of the matter.
He narrated his experience thuswise:-


.Well, sir, I mont have been drunk
can't pretend to say for certain. The fact
is I've done so little that way that I'll be
blamed if know when am drunk. dare
say that some of these police gentlemen
are better judges than am, when it comes
to that. But will tell you exactly what I
did and how felt, and if your honor con-
cludes was drunk, why, I'll pay the fine
and say nothing about it. You see l was
troubled with, the wind, and took four
glasses Of lavender brandy to start it
Soon after felt : busting in my ears, and
then the he-cups was troublesome, but that
l thought was the wind coming OF Then
it seemed to me as l walked along the
street that an awning post or water plug
every now and then would jump right up
before me, as if they d head me of. I was
little mad at this, and struck one or two
Of them with my knuckles, but my fists
got the worst of it.


1t seems that oil the gas lights had faces,
some grinning at me, and made sign as
if towards the door, as much as to say, Go
in, Sam, and get something to drink, p
which did. When come out there was
the greatest to do that ever saw. I was
sure there was an earthquake, for the stee-
Piles, and houses were all staggering about,
and the streets was just rocking like cra-
die. 1t was most sublime spectacle so
I fetched up against pump and held on,
while l took good look at the magnificent
scene. No panorama could come up to
it; houses, trees, fences, all rearing and
plunging like wild horses. The sight was
worth dollar and half. I'll have to
pay fine I don't care, for got the full
value of the money"
Year: 1869

Not long since two cent dog sprang from
an alley followed by two cent brick. Round
ing the corner at right angles he came in
contact with the feet of woman who was
carrying jug of molasses in one hand and
a bucket of butter in the other. The sud-
den collision of the dog with her lower ex-
tremities threw her from her feet and she
sat down on the bucket of eggs at the same
time breaking the jug of molasses on the
pavement Ayoung gentleman, carpet-bag
in hand, anxious to catch the train, was run
ming close behind, and stepping upon the
fragments of the jug and its contents, tell
down on the chest of the Dutch weman,
who said, 'sMine Cot" The young man said
something about mad dog, but in moment
said it backward. In the meantime the dog
had run against the feet OF a team of horses
attached to wagon loaded with potatoes,
and they taking fright started home. The
end board being out they unloaded the
potatoes as they went. Crossing the
railroad track the wagon caught IN rail
and tore it from its place. A freight train
coming along few moments later was
thrown from the track, smashing up a dozen
cars and killing thirty or forty hogs. The
horses on reaching home ran through the
barnyard and overturned a milk pail, the
contents of which another two cent dog
licked up. One of the horses having broken
his leg was killed, and the other is crippled
for life. 1t is now mooted question wheth,
er the man who threw the brick at the two
cent dog, or the man who owns it, is respon'
sible for the chapter of accidents which fol-
lowed.-[San Francisco paper.
Year: 1869

OTTAWA, December lit is re
ported that it is not the intention of
the Government to complete the pur
chase of the Northwest Territory until
Spring. and until the Dominion is able
to assert its authority by the presence
OF an armed force; payment to the
said Hudson's Bay Company not to
be made for some time, and the in
surreetion is to be left to be dealt with
by that Company.


The Ontario Legislature has voted
S24, 600 to encourage immigration.
Year: 1869

Twenty clerks in store. Twenty hands
in a printing Office. Twenty young men in a
village All want to get along in the world,
and expect to. One of the clerks will rise to
be partner, and make fortune. One Of the
compositors will own a newspaper, and become
an influential citizen. One Of the apprentices
will become a master builder One of the vii
layers will get handsome farm and live a
patriarch. But which is destined to be the
lucky individual? There is no luck about it.
The thing is as plain as the rule of three
The young fellow who will distance his COM
petitors is he who masters his business, who
preserves his integrity, who lives clearly and
purely, who never gets in debt, who gsins
friends by deserving them and puts his money
in the saving bank. There are some ways to
fortune that look shorter than the rusty old
highway, but the staunch men of the commu-
nifty, the men who achieve something really
worth having, good fortune, and name and
serene old age, all go this road.