smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

On the o5th April this regiment received orders to be
ready at moments warning to start. The regiment
is full, is completely armed and equipped, is well
drilled and in every way ready for active service The
men are beginning to express dissatisfaction at this
state Of affairs which keeps them in continual suspense,
and have asked their commanding officer TO remonsase
with the powers tha, BE- They desire to into camp,
or else TO the scene Of action at once.
Year: 1861

The members Of the New-York Yacht Club met at
the Brevoor House on Tuesday night and resolved to
OFFER through the Commodore the services Of all their
yachts TO the Government Of the United States for any
duty compatible with the qualities and dimensions Of
the vessels. They also determined TO postpone the
annual regatta in c0neOuepcs Of the present condition
of tho country.
Year: 1861

We happen to have before US copy Of
the Vincennes ia. Sun of the Sd inst. 1t
is furious against Lincoln and Cameron for
their proposition to free and arm the slsves,
and talks out as if its editor really lived In
a free country instead Of under the most
odious, infamous, and CALLING despotism on
the face Of the globe. But We commend the
article in the Sun to the attention Of our
Kentucky readers, and especially to the
consideration of those who claim TO be Union
men although strongly opposed to abolition
ism:


The Abolition Secretary OF War.


All conservative men are disgusted with
the line of policy marked out for the Admin
istrstion, in regard to placing the knife and
the torch in the hands of the slaves Of the
South, to massacre the households Of their
masters-to butcher inoffensiye women and
children. We do not see how the President
can tolerate the conduct and sentiments Of
| his Pennsylvania Secretary. He appeals to
| the Abolition element Of the country-and
| endeavors to rouse the worst feelings Of
these fanatics. We agree with cotempo-
| rary that he should go and hide himself in
some Abolition conVentlcIe, ana spout MS
| savageism to fsnaticaI old men in petticoats,
and old women in breeches, and not talk to


white men who are able to save their own
Government


officers and soldiers of the Federal army,


what think you of tie suggestion Of these


demagogues? Do you wish to give out that


you can't do the work yourselves; and that
you must call on the negro to help you; to
fight your battles for you? Yet Cameron
says he has sent an extra number of guns to
be to put into the hands of the negroi Arms,


sacred to the hands Of white men, to pre-


serve the laws, and the Constitution, and


the rights of the whole country, to be put


into hands Of assassins; to inaugurate servils


war and indiscrlminate butchery!


Cameron never had q conviction he could
call moral in his life. He thinks the time


has come to win Abolition support and place


him in the line Of Abolition promotion. He


thinks his suggestion viii entice the fanatics


to his support, whilst the anlmosities engen-


dered by the war, and the provocations of
the ill-conduct of Southern demagogues, will
lead others to tolerate his vile suggestion.
The Administration owes it to itself to get rid
| of him. He is supplying ammunition to
the enemy. His speeches are contraband
articles. They are worse than powder and
ball furnished he Confederstes. Let's have
no more of him.
Year: 1861

Coon News FOR CALIFORNIA WINE GROW
ERs.-The passage of the tariff of 1861
promises to prove of great benefit to the
wine growers of California. Ii places du.
ty Of fifty cents gallon on all foreign
wines, and will thus drive foreign still wine
out of the market in this State, and gives us
a much larger market in the Eastern States
than we have hitherto had. The demand is
greater than we can supply for some years
to come, and if we will but furnish them
now with good article, our wines will OBJ
tain such a custom that they cannot after
wards be driven out The great increase
of our vineyards during the last four years
will not prove proftless; and good wine
will be made by millions Of gallons, and it
will command high prices; labor will be
required to prepare it for the market-and
intelligent labor, of class will be paid.
The consequence will be a great impulse to
the population, industry and permanent
welfare of the State. We have before us
letter, written in New York on the 2Sth
ultimo, by z. Sainsevain, who says that fifty
pipes of his wine had arrived there in ex-
cellent condition, clear ard sweet and there
was a good demand FOR both the still and
sparkling California brands, which are reg
ularly kept at some of the best and most
fashionable hotels in that metropolis
TAlta.
Year: 1861

A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Times
says Mrs. Lincoln has beautiful hand and
foot and ear, showing that she is Of a "well
born" family. If a beautiful hand and foot
are requisite for proving good blood, the
royal family of England cannot be said to
possess the article. The Queen has foot
like brick, aud the Prince of Wales has
very large and not we'll shaped hands and
feet. AS for the feet they are huge and fiat.
How will this fact answer as test of
bloody
Year: 1861

A SINGULAR CRCUMsTANcE.-A friend of
ours in this city received letter, not long
ago, from an acquaintance in the State Of
New York, relating an occurrence of the
most singular character A man was found
dead in the snow, out in the woods, with
his body lying on his rife, face downwards,
and bullet-hole in his side. II was thought
that he bad been murdered. An inquest
was held, and on examination the following
facts were apparent: He had shot a squir-
rel In beach tree, and had killed it. for
the squirrel was lying dead at the Toot-the
ball had struck the tree, and bounded to
another, and thence came back to the man
striking him in the side, and lodged in his
heart. as was demonstrated by post mortem
examination. There were no human tracks
in the snow for long distance around. and
no evidence whatever of the mans having
been killed but in the way described. There
was the print of the ball on the beach tree,
the print Of the rebound on another. and
the flattened bullet itself inthe mans heart.
Of course the jury returned verdict ac-
cordingly. We have never heard of an oc-
carrence parallel to this.-[ [Marysville Dem
ocrat
Year: 1861

Believing that the time has arrived when the
great Republican pa: v of the United States ought
to be fairly represent ID in the daily press of the
National Metropolis we have embarked in the
Of Columbia with daily publication, under the
title of the " NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,"


In its political department, this journal will
advocate and defend the principles OF the Repub.
lican party, and endeavor to dsabuse the public
mind of groundless prejudices which have been
cngendered against 1t, by the false accusations
Of its enemies. Having the utmost confidence
that the administration of Mr.. Lincoln will be
such as to merit our appreciation, we expect to
yield 1t a cordial, but not servile support In
the great issue that is likely to be made with his
administration, by the enemies of the Republican
party, the people Of Washington an:l the District
of Columbia have moro at stake than the people
Of any other portion of our common country. We
believe that to support Mr.. Lncoln's admnstra-
tion will be synonymous with maintaining the in
tegrity of the Federal Union, against the machin-
ations of those who would rend 1t asunder. No
one can doubt upon which side OF this issue the
people of Washington will lie found, when they
come to realize that 1t is fairly forced upon them.
We feel confident, therefore, that in yielding to
the administration of Mr.. Lincoln cordial sup
port, we shall have the sympathy of an immense
majority of the people Of this District and vicin.
ity.


1t is not our design, however, to make the
National Republican mere political paper. We
intend, that as n medium Of general and local
news it shall not be inferior to any other journal
published in this city. We shall pay particular
attention to questions of local policy, and advo.
cate such reforms as we may deem essential to
the prosperity of the city, and to the advance.
ment Of the moral and material welfare of its
| inhabitants.


We deem it unnecessary, however, to multi.
ply promises, as the paper will. Immediately make
its appearance, and will then speak for itself.


1t will be published every morning, and de-
livered to city subscribers at six cents per week
Mail subscribers, $3.50 year, payable in ad
vance.


The publication Office is at the corner of Ind
ana avenue and Second street.


| LEWIS CLEPHANE & co.
Year: 1861




WAsHINoroS.-To the observer carefully
noting the current Of passing events, it is evi.
dent that since the last falls election the change
in the public sentiment of the District is mort
decided aud clear, while the prospect is, that
within the next six months it will be still
greater. The election of Mr.. Lincoln, his re.
cent inauguration, aud his clear and able in.
augural address, with the influence of change
Of more than two thousand office.holders, will
produce an effect which will be as prominent
as it will be productive Of good and grateful
results. Could a mob of secessionists be raised
now to smash the windows Of the Wigwam, or
howl its threats Of extinction by ire2


The application Of the rules Of law are not
SO desirable in mems sober moments, and they
shrink even from the exposition in the courts,
Of those acts which they then perpetratcd, as
they supposed, with impunity. Let the car Of
reform roll on, and Washington and Baltimore
both become cities where men can live in the
full enjoyment Of their constitutional and guar.
antied rights. p,
Year: 1861

FATAL EFFECT OF FORTUNE TrLLrso.-
A few days ago, in Cincinnati, an inquest was
held on the body of Conrad W alter, . youpe
man twenty years Of age, who committed sui.
eide by deliberately shooting himself in the
head with pistol. Deceased lived with his
parents, and was always considered sober,
steady, and industrious boy. 1t was given in
evidence before the jury yesterday, that some.
years ago he went to fortune.teller in the city
to consult about his fate. The sybil Informed
him gravely that as soon as he arrived at the
age of twenty he would die or be killed-that
he could not possibly live to the age of twenty.
one, except in state of misery and voc, to
which he would prefer death. Walter was
twenty years Of age couple of weeks since,
Happening to be out Of employment at the
time, he believed the prediction of the fortune.
teller was about to be verified, if not as re.
garded his death, at least with regard to the
misery Of his life. This, it is thought induced
him to commit the act of selEdestruction, as NO
other reason cau be assigned, and such was, In
fact the verdict Of the jury. The case is Ger.
talnly sad comment on the amount of faith
which young people too often place in the say.
ings OF the unprincipled class alluded to.-Cn.
cinnati C0mmsf fcial.
Year: 1861

The Senate had under consideration yester.
day the resolution of Mr.. Foster for the expul.
sion of Senator Wigfall, but before any action
was taken upon it went into Executive session.
Year: 1861

STRANGE DEVELOPMENTS IN NEW YORK
HARBoR-Attempt to Bio1 Up Fort Cokun1-
bus, Nth several Hundred Tons of Ponder
On the MGgaztne.-Last Thursday morning.
at an early hour, one of the soldiers at Fort
Columbus was awakened by the tread Of per-
sons beneath his window, and on looking out
discovered two men dressed in citizens clothes
who were making their way towards the main
magazine of the fort. Hastily slipping on his
clothes he descended, and crawling along the
balcony, he kept track of them. They paused
for a moment TO see if the coast was clear
Here they were joined by two others, and
they soon went up to the door of the magazine
and fumbled around for some time.


The soldier now became 80 excited as to be
incautious in his movements so much so that
the treading on grating that lay in his path
made considerable noise. The four men hear
ing this, and possibly seeing that they were
discovered, ran away at the top Of their speed.
On passing the only sentry who stood in their
way to the shore they were hailed" Who
goes there?" to which they replied Friends"
The sentry made no reply, and the men passed
on and ran to the shore by the path near the
spring house. A boat lay in readiness, and in
moment the four had embarked and pushed
out into the river. OF course the soldier was
not allowed to pass the sentry, nor would the
guardian of the night allow him to alarm the
garrison.


1t is generally believed among the officers
that these four men had gone to the island
with the intention Of laying train to blow up
the magazine, and thus destroy several hun
dred tons Of powder now stored there, thus
lessening the supply of powder for our army,
and at the same time destroy Que OF the United
States forts and large number Of soldiers
who are quartered there. Had they succeeded
in firing the magazine several hundred lives
would have been lost
Year: 1861

A person riding on horseback is either most
graceful or most awkward object man
msy walk without much elegance, and still at
tract no particular attention; but bungIIng
performance on horseback makes the unhappy
sufferer the butt for every beholder.


One great secret in correct riding is to make
the seat the center of motion. The tyro short
ems up the stirrup straps, that he may support
his weight upon them; he then hrows the body
forward, and each spring of the horse raises
him clear from the saddle, propelling him for
ward by not very gentle application of horse
power IN the rear. His feet are the center Of
motion, and he oscillates forward and back
ward like the piston rod of steam engine, and
the reaction upon the horse adds greatly to his
fatigue. While in this position, should the horse
stop suddenly or stumble badly, the rider goes
on independently, and finds himself upon the
horses Hithers neck, or over bis head as the
case may be. From the first, the rider should
learn to hold himself firm in the seat by grasp
ing the side Of the horse with the thighs Let
them be wise, from which no plunge of the
horse forward, upward or sidewsy can extricate
him. Keep the body erect, or slightly inclining
backward, the feet feeling the stirrup beneath
but not resting there to support the body. Let
the toes be nearly parallel with the sides of the
horse, or but slightly inclined outward The
muscles of the body above the hips may De re-
laxed, to yield to the motion impaired by the





strained but resting there naturally and easily


Never depend on the bride to keep in place
upon the saddle; let that be done with the
muscles of the thighs. This position will be
tiresOme at first, and the beginner should ride
but short distance at time, until the mus
cles are accustomed to the use required of
them. Horsemen differ as to the prOpriety of
using one or both hands for the bridIe A horse
properly trained can be easily guided with one
hand. For this purpose the reins should be
drawn tight enough to feel the horses mouth
then slight turn of the hand to the right OIL
left will be sufficient An animal soon be-
comes acquainted with the peculiar manner OF
one who uses him frequently. and may be
taught in short time to turn at the increased
pressure of the leg upon either side, and take q
different gait at the mere touch Of the bride
When there is danger from stumbling it il
safest TO ride with a rather loose rein the
horse can recover himself much more readily
If he have command Of the muscle of his head
and neck. He will also more easily discern
and avoid distractions if his head be left in its
natural position. To bring horses head and
neck into painful position by standing mar
tingale, is both cruel and dangerous; he will
fall upon a slight stumble.
Year: 1861




BOmbardment and Capture Forts Clark and
Hatteras---By Eye-Witness
The following communication was written by young
officer board of the g. S. Steamer EHis to send
relative, and not for the public eye La seeking
Information to give to the public, he kindly consented
that we might publish it:
Year: 1861

WASHINGTON Sept. 1.-The Navy Department. by
able and experienced officers, have carefully studied the
whole line of coast With view to making the best
use of such force as it cond secure The expedition to
Hatteras Inlet was planned before the meeting OF Con-


grs and when that body placed the necessary funds at
the disposal Of the Department active preparations were
Year: 1861

We are permitted by his excellency the
Governor and Commander-in- Chief to pub
lish the following Official letter from Gen.
Drayton, the Information contained in
which may be relied upon to dilsPFeva Fq'
NOR:
Year: 1861

dolas IN advance, or two dollars and 6y cents when
payment Is delayed. New subscribers will Ia al cases
beexPected % pay in advance. Subscribers indebted
fog the present year will be charged but two dollars il
payment is promptly made. The stay law passed by
our Legislature, which puts ,out Of our power to en-
force collections, trust win operate but in few in
stances TO our preudice. An honest and honorable


man will not wait for the law to compel him to be just
% his neighbor


The Prostraiion Of business in general has cut Of in
large degree our receipts for advertisements and Job
work and we must depend almost entirely upon our
subscription list for support but II is hardly equal 10
that purpose now. We hope our friends and the people
Of DANCE will exercise some Of their influence to in.
crease our list and not suffer the paper 60 down. as


many others have DONE for the want Of sufficient sup.
port We shall continue, earnestly and industriousy
to endsavo to make paper useful, and to give ell
important and reliable nearly If not quite as early
as any other weekly paper in the State We think our
opportunities will enable us to do this.
Year: 1861

SCOTT ON THE CRIsls.-Chas. l.. Scott, no
longer one of the members of Congress
from California, has published a sixteen
page pamphlet, addressed to the people of
the State. We have not seen the document.
but find the annexed extracts in the Sacra-
mento Bee:


at may. perhaps, be in season for me to
raise my voice TO protest against the spirit
of war which is abroad in the North, and
even more sOlemnly to protest against the
shedding the blood Of Southern brethren."


For shame for very shame For the
sake Of the memory of our fathers-for the
sake Of the memory of the solemn covenants
into which they entered-it is to be hoped
that the North will turn back its aggressive
strife, and shed not the blood of Southern
brethren"


"Finally, fellow-citizens, in relation to
this great conservative question of peaceful
secession or reassumption, or by whatever
other name il may be called, | have a few
words on it to add. 1t was unquestionably
intended by our ancestors to be peaceful
remedy. 1t is eminently practicable it is
fitted to our peculiar system Of Govern
ment. If mistakes should occur in the ex-
ercise of the right, they might be peaceful !;
and no fierce passions need ever be excited
by it; but that the hope, may say the
probability, of reconstruction could be
strongly relied on"


'In placing this address before you, | alb
stain from offering any suggestions as to
the course California should, as a sovereign
State, pursue at this most critical juncture,
further than that the principles referred TO
10 the foregoing apply with equal force to
her as we'll as Others Of the Union whenever
her people may, in their sovereign capacity
deem it wise, judicious, expedent or neces-
sary to resume the powers which they dele
gated to the Federal Government The
patriotism and intelligence in your midst is
full guarantee that you will do no wrong,
and never submit to it, from this Govern
ment, or any power in Christendom."
Year: 1861

RAILROAD PROJEcr.-Tbe Los Angeles
News advocates The building Of a railroad
between that place and San Pedro 1t
thinks the subject will come before the Leg
islature at its present session.
Year: 1861

been no dcserticu among his mon. and that
II any Of them dcsircd to leave him they were
free to do so. He stated in addition that there
is no truth in the stories Of reinforccments
sent In Wy means Of row boats.--New Hiren
Journal,
Year: 1861

CS It is said that the Secretary Of War will
soon issue an order to the Governors of loyal
States to the effect that no more regiments, bat.
talions or independent companies must be raised
or received by them, except on the requisition
Of the War Department. General Superintend-
ents are to be appointed, and the recraitng will
60 ON according to the system Of the regular
Year: 1861

FLORENCE NIsHTISGALE.-The world will hear
with pain of the illness Of Florence Nightingale.
Her death is speedily anticipated, and we may
be called upon to announce it at an early day.
Few have made upon earth such pure and last
ing fame Her name is dear in the hearts Of
mankind as an apostle Of humanity, and over
her grave will fall the tears Of millions.
Year: 1861

cHr The President is now between two fires.
The timid conservative element is terribly exer-
cised about the Message. Any arrangement ex-
cept that Of ordering our Generals in the field
to execute the Fugitive Slave Law and return
to their owners all fugitive chattels, exctes the
ire of this respectable class. No plan of opera.
tions that does not preserve slavery can have
their approval. Every thing must bend to this
purpose. See an article in this paper from the
Louisville Journal. 4Ss efe


On the other hand there is another class who
are impatient, not because the axe is not laid ct
the root and the war gradually and certainly
undermining and destroying slavery, but because
"liberty to the captives is not proclaimed
because we do not proclaim to the rebels and
the world that We are fighting for the abolition
of slavery. This class is terribly exercised
about the Message, and the newspapers and poll
ticians who represent it, are "pitching in " at .
fearful rate, particularly on account of the Pres
ident's modification Of Mr.. Camerons report.
Year: 1861

The number of Union soldiers now on the sick
list in the various camps and hospitals of the
country is estimated at sixty thousand, which is
in itself great army; but the per centsge is
not large, being only about twelve in each hun.
dred. The sanitary regulations Of the army are
pronounced very defective and behind the age,
and the National Sanitary Commission, to meet
at Washington in few days, will endeavor to
remodel and reform the system