smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1863

"Y-ou've made mistake sir stammered the
duped clerk; ''my name is not Dorival."


"Your name is Jules Dorival, late of the Frank
fort Bank. Here is a description of your appear
snce. Have you not an egg-sbaped mole below
the left carp There it is" said Gerald, raising
the hair at the wondering ex-clerk "and here is
list of the bills you desired me to discount Is it
not so ?'


The stern unAinching manner of his accuser,
the suddenness of the charge, and q guilty con-
science were too much; and after feeble attempt
to stammer out denial, was interrupted by Mr.
Geralds taking up bell and adding;


81 have but to ring this, and an officer Of JUS
tice will appear


Jules Dorval admitted all, and produced the
missing documents pleading for mercy.


When he had delivered them all (and there
were more than the advertised number the bank
er added:


at is well for you that have not the absolute
power of showing or Withholding mercy from you;
aud is little credit to the house of Doryal that
you are to go at large. Are you willing to go to
AustraiaP"


Il will go anywhere to hide my disgrace"


"Then be ready by tomorrow, and by your too
lenient, unjust uncle's command. which it does
not suit me to disobey, you will go free, and with
four hundred pounds. But if you are found here
longer than necessary for an outfit, you will yet
be prosecuted Tomorrow, when I have gone
through these bills, present that order at the
counter yonder, and you will have the money
Now begone."


He was about to reply, but the unwaveiing,
frownng face of Mr.. Gerald made him glad to
pass through the open door without word.


That night the recovered bills were sent off to
NJ. Dorival, with an exact account of TIE entire
affair from Mr. Gerad's own pen, and strong
reproof against this "mistaken generosity" as he
chose to term it. That night, too, after bank
hours, Mr.. Gerald received note, the contents of
which were as follows;


"SIR-There is a vessel starting for Australia
to- omorrow, and by travelling tonight, may go
with her; therefore, if you can pay me will call
tonight. Oh believe it was my first crime, and
long to hide its remembrance forever by minglng
honorably in the work of new world. If you
mention me to my uncle, say that l shall always
pray God to bless him for his kindliness and for
gveness of me, though feel unworthy of it.
Your remorsefully. "JULEs DoRIyAL.'


Mr.. Gerald dispatched an answer to say he
might have it, and an hour after paid the sum into
his hands. He seemed so thoroughly repentant
that Mr.. Gerald was induced to think less hardly
of Dorvals overlooking H. and giving him a start
in the world.


By return of mail came back the bills and a
letter of inquiry from DOrival We shall best
explain its import by an extract:


we know nothing of these bills-they are
forgeres-and cannot understand your letter.
No clerk of ours has absconded. We never had
one who bore the name of Dorival. You seem to
answer a letter we did not write, and also we fear
to Lave paid on advice of the forged letter the
sum of four hundred pounds. We can only
hope it is not so, Yours,


NJ DORIvAL."
Year: 1863

Day before yesterday morning the body Of
soldier, exhumed for the purpose of being sent
to Washington for embalment, was placed on
board the John Brooks at Aqua Greek. Four
strong black men carried the corpse with
avertcd faces to avoid the unwhol0somc odor
which arose from the dccomposed remains, and
in due time the box arrived at Sixth street
wharf in this city. But when the agents OF
Drs. Brown and Alexander stepped on board to
seize the sacred deposit, 10! the cage was
found empty-the bird had flown. Subsequent
Investigation led to the belief that one of Uncle
Sans soldiers had run away from his regiment
In n coffin
Year: 1863

tolls and dangers Of war, but il he went
to Canada, lie might expect to 60 alone;
as she would never follow a d:serter and
live with him; and his mother had no
respect or love for him or one would not
persuade him to do that which would dis
grace him forever. This same wife Of
the soldier has lost, in this war. two bro
theirs and an tinclo and is herself in deli.
cate al,h.--Nahoaing Register.
Year: 1863

A Peace Democrat is one who believes
in the doctrine Of State rights as inter
pteted at the South--tba' is, that South.
ern states have rights and Northern States
none. South Carolina has right to i'm
prison citizens Of Massachusetts, but
Massachusetts has no righl demonstrate
A Southern state has right to array her
citizens in arms against the Government
Of the United States. buta Northern State
may not call her sons to defend it.


He believes in the rights OF man, but
the most sacred of those rights, indeed the
only one worth mentioning is The tighttc
take from other men all their rights.


He believes in maintaining the Consti,
tuition as it is interpreted by rebels in arms
to destroy it.


He believes ali men to be equal before
the law especially, he believes the poor
man to be the equal of the rich man, the
laborer to be as good as the capitalist, yet
he actively and cordially sympathizes with
those who deluge his country in blood be
cause they are too good gentlemen to sub.
nit to the election of rail splitter.


He believes the Democratic Party have
divine right to govern the country,
whether it has majority of votes or not;
and he is convinced that the question,
which is the Democratic party of the
country at the present crisis is absolute
" determined by the name which itself
has assamed Call a horse "Spry' and
you can safely bet on him for speed.


He calls it fair play to go to an election
and then refuse to abide by its clear re-
suit. He likes the views Of a two-fsted
countryman Of Rob Roy. who played
cards with some Hebrews and lost his
money. He at once seized the pile and
shook his fist at his fellow gamblers say
Year: 1863

A short time ago, volunteer from one
of the Otio regiments came to his home
in Trumbull county on sick furlough'
On visiting his mother, she tried to pur


suade him to desert and 60 to Canada,
telling him she could get him situation
there. He laid the plans of his mother
before his wife for approval. His wife
told him she was willing to 60 with
him to the army and share with him the
Year: 1863

them up, but continuously placed his hand
in his pocket and worked the papers into q
ball, and as they were passing along, got
them into his bosom and finally into the
arm-pit under his arm, where he carried
them all that night. The next morning the
guard halted to get their breakfasts, and a
soldier was trying to kindle fire to cook
some coffee which they had taken from our
men. The wood was damp and fire refused
to burn. The soldier swore at it until his
patience gave out, when Capt. Wilkins
asked him If he would no, like some kind
lings and handed him the important papers.
The soldier took them, and, not dreaming
of their Importance, used them to kindle
the fire." 900 alal5F aan2 rs
Year: 1863

Among the attendants at late Methodist
conference was very beautiful and intelli-
gent looking young lady, who drew the ad-
miring gaze Of many eyes, particularly eyes
masculine, always on the look out for pretty
feminine faces. During the intermission at
noon, spruce young minister stepped up to
the presiding elder, and said, with an air of
secresy-


" Did you observe the young lady who sat
by the first pillar on the left p


"Yes," said the elder, " what Of her ?"


"Why," said the young man. feel inn
pressed that the Lord desires me to take that
lady for my wife. think she would make
a good companion and helpmeet in the work
Of the ministry


The elder, as good Christian ought, had
nothing to object,


But in a few moments another candidate
for ministerial efforts and honors. and for
the name of husband, came conidentia)!y to
make known a like impression regarding
the same identical young lady.


You had better wait awhile. 1t is not
best to be hasty in determining the source
of such impressions" said the prudent elder.


And he had said well; for hardly were the
steps of the second youth cold at his side,
ere third approached with the same story
and, while the worthy confidant still mar
yelled, fourth drew near with the ques-
ton


6 Did you notice the fine, noble-looking
woman on your left p


"Yes," cried the swelling elder.


"Wel, sir" went on the fourth victim Of
that unsuspicious girl, :" it is strongly borne
upon my mind that it is the will of the Lord
that | should make proposals Of marriage to
that lady. He has impressed me that she
is to be nay wife,


The elder could hold in no longer.


Impossible impossibley he exclaimed
in an excited tone the Lord aerer could
hare intended that four men should marry
aiat one aoonsan Z"
Year: 1863

FLowERs.-Of all' the minor creations
of God, flowers seem to be most complete
ly the effusions of his love of beauty, grace
and JOY. OF all the natural objects which
surround US, they are the least connected
with our absolute necessities. Vegetation
might proceed, the earth might be clothed
with sober green, all the processes of
fructiication might be perfected without
being attended by the glory with which the
flower is crowned: but beauty and fragrance
are poured abroad over the earth in bios
SONS of endless varieties, radiant evidences
of the boundless benevolence of the Deity.
They are made solely to gladden. the heart
of man, for light to bis eyes, for living
inspiration of grace to his spirit, for per-
pelual admiration. And accordingly they
seize on our affections the first moment that
we behold then. With what eagerness do
very infants grasp at flowers. As they
become older, they would live forever
an ongst them. And as they advance TO
maturity, and they assume in their eyes
new characters and beauties. They are TO
all nations the emblems of good in its love-
illness and purity.
Year: 1863

At this season, when the earth is decked
in her most gorgeous array, the wind sigh
ing sweetly through the rich foliage of the
trees, and the birds singing their carols
amongst the branches, is it not sad to think
that of all this beautiful creation, man alone
makes himself miserable and unhappy?
Year: 1863

BAKED BEANS WITHOUT PoRK.-Ex-
cellent in taste, easily digested, good for
dyspeptics, free from swinish favors. Soak
a quart Of beans in water over night, draw
the water away, boil in clean water until
soft, put in baking dish with lump Of
butter the size of an egg, salt and pepper,
and bake as usual.
Year: 1863

WANTED.-Our Eastern exchanges in
form US that the Goverunent is in need
of soldiers. Here is q chance for the
Loyal Leaguers Of California to display
their patriotism-togive convincing proof
of their sincerity. If they are patriots,
- they profess, and patriots are the only
Union men in the country, would it not
DO better to have them all in the army I?
Let those who profess oil the loyalty in
the land, want the war continued and the
rebellion crushed, join the army at once,
and thereby assist by deeds to crush it.
Talking won't do it. Men who blow their
own trumpets about their own greatness
should be compelled to prove their acts.
How many of such boasters in our coun.
ty would submit to the test? How many
have the nerve to practice what they
preach2
Year: 1863

TEuE.-Thc Boston Courier SAYS the
guilty wrctchcs who are now rapidly d.
viding the North, and even their own
party, as in Missouri, are the same who
divided the country, and aided in plung-
ing it into bloody and ruinous civil war;
The demon of discord is their god, and
they would so on stirring up strife, if
they could, until father was divided
against son, and brother against brother,
from one end of the earth to the other
Their hand is raised against every man
who refuses to indorse their revolutionary
and horrible doctrine-a doctrine which
involves not only the destruction Of the
Government, but widespread and per.
petual anarchy.
Year: 1863

BosToN MoRALs.-A Boston paper says
there have been thirty cases of delirium
tremens in that city and ncighborhood
within a week. What a commentary
upon the Massachusetts, system of high,
pressure morals! What reflection upon
the example and teaching of the Puritan
preachers! Why do not the negro phi.
lanthropists and reformcrs of Massachu.
sets do something for the unfortunate
victims of intempcrance of Boston? In.
stead Of mourning over the imaginary
suffering Of the slaves of the South, they
had better relieve the suffering of their
friends at home, who are entitled to their
sympathy. They are a prudent people
and it pays to whine about the negro, and
it might cost something to reclaim the
sot therefore they can't afford to reclaim
him.
Year: 1863




GREAT lMPCDENCE.-The time was when
the term "War Democrat" had appre-
ciable meaning. A War Democrat now
is one who indorses the war policy of the
Administration, and that policy is Aboli,
tionism. The radicals all indorse it, and
all who indorse it must be Abolitionists.
There is not particle of difference be-
tween a radical Abolitionist and Demo
crat who approves the war policy Of the
Administration. In the early stages of the
war many Democrats insisted that peace
was the appropriate remedy for our trou
bes. Others, quite as sincere, perhaps,
thought "a little blood.lettiDg would do
no harm" to use the language of another;
and, as the then avowed policy of the
Administration was in conformity with
the resolution of Congress, which it is
needless to quote, they felt bound to sus-
tain it. But, we do not think it occurred
to them that they would be led stealthily
into the widest vagaries Of Abolitionism.
If they could see themselves as others see
them, we think they would confess that
they are doing now what they would
have sworn, two years ago, they could
never be induced to do-namely, fighting
to liberate the negroes. For such men to
claim to be any kind Of Democrats is first
class impudence.
Year: 1863

ASPLENDID DSPEcTAcLE.-What a splen-
did spectacle does the Administration
party now present to the labering men Of
the country-to the men who are heavily
taxed and forced from their homes to
prosecute the war" Its leaders pledge
every poor white mans life and every
dollar Of his money, to n war for the
emancipation of negroes; at the same
time they take from white men the right
to vote, unless they obligate themselves
to sustain the wicked policy Of the Ad-
ministration !! They have done so in Ma.
ryland, Kentucky and Missouri. How
long will the people submit to the iron
rule of these insolent and worthless des.
pots How long will the " "common peo,
pie" sell their life-blood, their property
and their freedom, and NOR tgage their
posterity, to carry on war to keep up a
political party which is bringing ruin
upon all that is dear in country and home
"a war to liberatc negroes-a war to en-
slave white men and bind burdens upon
them which neither they nor their chill
dren can live under? Abolition army
contractors and office holders are amass.
ing immense fortunes at the expense of
the people, and it is to their interest to
denouncc all who oppose the Administra-
tioE and advocate settlement of our ma
tionnl difficulties. They reap all the ben.
e6ts and bear none of the hardships and
dangers of the war, and they want it con.
tinued. Let the people rebuke these mis-
creants and our country will soon again
be at peace
Year: 1863

SHASTA, Feb. 4, 2p. m.


A fire broke out on Main street at o'clock
this afternoon, and In short time all the
buildings on the east side of the street
between the Court House and the alley near Ma
sonic Hall were in a blaze. At one time it was
feared the fire would communicate to the other
side Of the street, but fortunately there was no
wind at the time, and by the great exersons oi
citizens the fire was confined to the space above
mentioned. All the wooden buildings In the rear
of the Empire Hotel were pulled down to pre-,
vent the hotel taking fire. Loss heavy, but not
known at present OPERATOR.
Year: 1863

THE WAY TO MAKE AN ONELEr.-It is
surprising that dish so easily prepared
and so delicious as omelet has come into
use TO so small an extent in this country {;
there are extensive districts where it has
never been heard Of and many house.
keepers who meet with it in their travels
that never have it upon their own tables,
because their cooks do not know how to
prepare it. Omclet is simply egg beaten
and fried in butter. Break three freth
eggs into bowl. add little pinch of salt
and teaspoonful Of water. and beat the
eggs thoroughly. Then put tablespoon
ful of good butter into fat fry ing pan,
and hold the pau over the fire with the
handle little elevated so as to incline the
bottom at . small angle. As soon as the
pan is warm pour in the eggs, and as the
mass begins to cook, run case knife un-
der it to keep It from burning to the pan.
AS soon as the surface is about dry, fold
one-half Of the Omelet over the other, and
it is ready to serve. It can be made in
five minutes, and is nm exceedingly deli
cate morsel.
Year: 1863


TnE HERMIT-A FABLR.-A pious her.
nit, who had lived in the solitude of g
forest, far from the noise of men, was once
wandering through the woods in search
Of = few wild fruits and some berries, to
make his frugal meal. He heard moan.
ing in the grass, and looking down saw
fox, both of whose forclegs were broken,
writhing like snake on the ground, and
apparently starving. The good hermit
was about to seek some food for the help
less creature when an eagle appeared,
soaring high overhead, and suddenly let
fall fowl from its talons directly at the
I feet Of the fox. The starving animal seized
grcedily on the precious prize, and soon
made hearty meal OF it.


"Ah !" exclaimed the pious enthusiast,
"this is the finger Of God. Why did |
distrust bis providential care, and wander
over hill and dale to seek my daily food.
lie who brought food to the mouth Of this
helpless animal, will surely never forget
his servant. Hcnceforth / will take no
thought for my body's sustenance, but
trust to His goodness, and devote all my
time to meditation"


True TO his resolution he returned to
his cell, and neither plucked the fruits
that hung on the trees around him, nor
went down to the brook to quench his
thirst. Three whole days he lived thus,
and was wasting away to shadow. in the
vain hope of a direct interference Of hcav.
en-.


On the evening of the third day, Just rs
he sunk into slumber, thunder rolled
through the cave, he saw form of angel
ic beauty, and heard a sweet but solemn
voice that spoke thus:


mortal, how feeble is thy understand.
ing. Couldst thou thus misinterpret the
lesson contained in the eagles conduct Z
Thou art not lame and helpless as was the
iox, but are strong and active HKe the
eagle that gave him food. Him thou
vert to initiate in going about and doing
good to others for know that idleness,
even If accompanied by prayer, is Odious
in the sight Of the Almighty.
Year: 1863

Dirse Of a Soldier. Close his eyes his work is done! What to him is friend or foeman, Rise of moon, or set of sun, Hand of man, or kiss of woman!

 Lay him low, lay him low,

 In the clover or the snow!

 What cares he he cannot know:

 Lay him low! As man may, he fought his fight, Proved the truth by his endeavor Let him sleep in solemn night, Sleep forever and forever;

 Lay him low, lay him low,

 In the clover or the snow!

 What cares he he cannot know;

 Lay him low ! Fold him in his country's stars, Roll the drum and fire the volley t What 10 him are all our wars, What but death bemocking folly? Lay him low, lay him low,

 In the clover or the snow! -. What cares he? he cannot know

 Lay him low Leave him to Gods watching eye, Trust him to the hand that made him; Mortal love weeps idly by; God alone has power to aid him.

 Lay him low, lay him low,

 In the clover or the snow!

 What cares he? he cannot know;

 Lay him low
Year: 1863

w Congress failed to pass a bill pro-
viding for compensation to loyal slave
owners in Missouri, by which that State
would have been helped to rid itself of
Slavery. The Emancipationists in the Le-
gislature now propose to call Convention
to SO amend the Constitution as to perI,<.
gradual emancipation. While it seezaeo
probable that Congress would pass the bill
giving Missouri twenty millions to abolish
Slavery at once, the pro-slavery journals and
politicians of the State, who opposed this,
expressed themselves loudly in favor Of
gradual emancipation. We hope they are
still of the same mind.
Year: 1863

The inducements held out by Western Kan
sas to those seeking homes are without doubt
Ear superior to those of any other portion of
the West. Its prospects for a future Of great
prosperity are brilliant, indeed. Its capability
of supporting large agricultural population
is but of minor Importance when considered
in connection with the inexhaustible mineral
wealth imbedded beneath her surface. All
these in a few years, will be aided by the
genius of man. The rumbling wheels Of the
railroad will be actively engaged in shipping
10 river market the Coal and Salt, which
have been so munifcently bestowed upon our
section of country.


Western Kansas is somewhat behind other
portions Of the State in point of population !;
but this is mainly owing to ignorance Of her
qualities and the consequent direction of all
trade to the Southern portion Of the State.
Notwithstanding this, the first Railroad began
in the State points towards US, which, with
the results likely to flow from the present agi-
tation of our mineral resources, and last win
tcr's favorable legislation, will soon place us
in advance of all other sections.


What is wanting is Capital. We look upon
Leavenworth City as the controlling CONNER
cial mart of Kansas. We therefore assert that
the Coal Beds and Salt Springs Of Western
Kansas promise larger remunerative field
where in the State. 1t will ultimately prove
more advantageous than any investment which
may be made in bridging the kaw. Here will
be manufacturing community, and its wants
will be varied and many. The Leavenworth
Pawnee & Western Railroad, now in course Of
mineral products. Consequent upon the COM
pletion of this road will be large influx of
settlers. A large trade will thus arise.


We would therefore call the attention Of
Leavenworth capitalists to the rich Salt
Springs Of the Saline, Solomon and Republican
wants of the State demand it. Ten years from
now the great bulk Of population will lie in
the Smoky Hill and Republican Vallies. In
this field we propose that Leavenworth Capt.
talists shall have the start. Salt works must
be in operation, and our coal mines thoroughly
opened, by the time the Railroad is completed
We would prefer home to foreign capital, be-
cause of the liberal bonus offered by the State
to companies who will develop our Salt
Springs. Here. Leavenworth will have no
rival-south Of the Kaw she will have Kansas
City to contend with; hence, the profits result
ing from such an investment as We speak OF
will yield richer results than any other that
can be made.
Year: 1863

nR. Lanes Railroad Bill, which has received
the signature Of the President, and become a
law, will be found on our first page. The
scheme is hardly a judicious one, yet it will
be Of great Importance to the State. A portion
Of the land allowed will "come handy" while
the other portion will, according to the pro-
visions of the bill, "revert to the United
States We presume the fact that no provis-
ion is made for this western settlement is
owing to the far advancement Of the Leaven-
worth, Pawnee and Western Company, which
has in its possession, for the building of their
road, the richest lands of the West. The trea.
ties by which they obtained these lands, obli-
gates them to complete the road to Fort Riley
within two years. We will therefore have a
Railroad in running order up the Kansas
Valley before any of these schemes are attempt
ed to be carried into effect.
Year: 1863

9 A special to the Herald says infor-
nation has been received that Secretary
Chase has been very successful in making
arrangements 10 New York for extensive
loans, which will realize the wants of the
Government to such an extent as precludes
the probability Of an additional issue of
legal tenders.