smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

1here are many cases on rec
ord Of men of professional ex-
perlence losing their nerves when
most needed. One case was that
of an architect, thoroughly used
to walk about on all parts of hous-
es IN course of construction, who
once, when walking along a plank
which joined two walls at n great
height from the ground, felt a
sudden sense of danger, upon which
his senses left him, and only re.
turned after some seconds, when
he awoke, SO to speak, in the arms
of one of the masons, who had
most fortunately seen his state in
time to carry him across the plank
at the risk of his own life.


A more curious case requires a
little previous explanation. Some
years ago the paintings on the in
side of the dome of st. Paul's,
London, wanted repair. 1t was
contrived, in order to save trouble
and expense, that a suspended
scaffold should be made supported
hy a ledge half a yard wide, and
hanging by ropes through holes in
the dome. An experienced ships
carpenter undertook the job, and
began the job by stepping out of
a small door at the foot of the
dome on the ledge in question,
from which there was a clear fall
OF 200 feet to the pavement. He
walked a few steps, and then
found that the inward curve of
the dome made him unable to
stand upright, and caused him to
lean over dangerously, With an
altered and unsteady centre of
gravity. Seized all at once with
an overpowering sense OF fear, he
managed, nevertheless, to turn
his face to the dome and to rest,
being once more able to stand up
right, till he had recovered bis
senses. Then to his horror, he
found that be had forgotten on
which side Of him the door was,
or how far off it was, and in trying
to get 10 it by short sidelong steps
took the wrong objection, and
literally walked in search of it
round the whole base of the dome,
falling into the door at last
utterly prostrated,, and feeling, as
he said, "ten years older" How
ever, he made the scafold after
ward and used to tell the story of
his fright, while walking about on
the ledge, in the most unconcerned
way.
Year: 1869

Near Newman, Ga, recently a
house was burned in consequence
of a defective well bucket. The
fire was discovered in time, but
the bottom of the bucket dropped
out, and contest with the flames
was hopeless.
Year: 1869

A wedding took place near Dry
Grove, Miss, a few days since, in
in which the bride has scarcely
reached her tenth year, the groom
being over six feet high and thirty
eight years of age.
Year: 1869

Professor stone delivered one Of hts series Of leo
lures in the Chemical Class room OF the Cooper Insi


tute last evening. Notwithstanding the fact
that "Chemistry Applied TO the Fine Artsv had been
announced as the subject Of the evening, the
Professor contented himself with endeavoring to
give his audience some idea OF the composition OF
iron ores. The class was mainly composed OF luve-
niles, and the lecture was admirably adapted to
their understandings. Having exhibited various
specimens OF iron ore, the Professor touched on
ture OF pig ron said 1.-THE Of iron are so numer-
Gus that every part OF our society Is permeated
cent numerous cases OF stabbing, and wound up
with one or two simple experiments In chemistry.
Year: 1869

A MONUMENT TO ADAM We do
not know how much truth there is
in the story, but it is reported that
the Rev. Charles Rogers of England.
is about to get up subscription for
the erection of monument to-Ad-
am, the father of mankind! A compa-
ny, to be entitled the Grand Inter-
national Adamite Monument Associa-
ton" is to be formed, and the .monu-
ment is to be erected upon the sup.
posed site of the Garden of Eden, in
Mesopotamia. The expense, no doubt,
will be great. 1t is the custom to
make a monument never smaller, and
generally much larger, than was the
mortal body of the hero, whose i'm
mortal deeds it is intended to CON-
memorate; and as there is a well-au-
thenticated tradition that Adam was
$50 feet high, his monument cannot,
in common justice. be less than / 900
feet in altitude. But it is estimated
that penny subscription from each
one of the surviving descendants of this
truly great and good man-and it is
impossible that one of them should be
unwilling to contribute this small sum
would amount to enough to pay for
the erection of the monument, and
leave enough over to procure hand
some testimony for Dr. Rogers, who
has been the first to suggest that it
was time to wipe away " the stigma
long attached to humanity for having
left the memory of the first hero in
its history-a man whose name, fame,
actions, death and spiritual influence
are constantly on our lips-without
commemorative stone to tell the stran-
ger, who would appreciate it, what he
had DONE" A great many hard things
have been said of Adam; but it should
not be forgotten that we owe him
much, and that, with all his faults, he
had many virtues. When DIR. Rogers
subscription paper is sent over here,
we shall be ready with our penny, and
if he will enlarge his plan so as to in
clude monument of Eve also, we will
be happy to double our subscription.
-Neto York World.
Year: 1869

On one occasion he was taken on q
board a vessel just leaving the Christ
lana Fiord for America. Previous to Q
his escape, all descriptions OF irons !
having been found useless, ne was
placed in solitary confinement in the
strongest part of the basement OF the
citadel-his room was foored with
very thick planks. Here he had oeen
confined for several years when, one
night, the turnkey said to him, "eii'
you are fixed at last, you will never
get out of this, and you may as well
promise US you will not attempt II.
To this he only replied, 1t is yonr
business to keep me here if you can,
and mine to prevent your doing so II
possible" The following day, when
his cell was opened, the prisoner was
gone, apparently without leaving
trace of the manner in which he had
effected his escape. Alter repeated
and careful search, on removing his
bed, it was found that he had cut
through the thick planks of the floor b
ing. On removing the planks cut
away land which he had replaced on
leaving the cell) it appeared he had
sunk a shaft. and formed a gallery un-
der the wall of his prison-this ena-
bled him to gain the courtyard, from
which he easily reached the ramparts
unseen, dropped into the ditch, and
got of. No trace of him could be
found. About twelve months after
wards, the National Bank was robbed
Of 100000, chiefly paper money, and
in the most mysterious manner, there
being no trace of violence upon the
locks of the iron chest, in which the
money had been left, or upon those of
the doors of the bank. Some time
afterwards a petty theft was commit
ted by man who was taken and soon
recognized to be Hoyland. He then
disclosed how he had effected his last
escape, which had taken him three
years of steady patient labor to ac-
complish; while others slept he was
at work, and with a nail for his only
tool. Having money concealed in the
mountains he was sheltered in Christ
iana-disguised himself-ma a d e ac-
quaintance with the porter of the
bank-gradually, without his knowl-
edge, took impressions of the various
locks-made keys for them-and thus
committed the robbery before men,
toned. He is said to carve beautiful
ly in wood and stone, but is no long
er allowed the use of tools. His sole
occupation is knitting stockings with


wooden pins. Twice during the day,
while the other prisoners are not at
work, he is allowed to leave his cell
for air and exercise, and he occasion
ally gets the amusement of chat
with the governor, by writing to him
that he will disclose where the rest
of the bank money is concealed which
he did not get rid of while at liberty.
--Leneus IN New York Observer.
Year: 1869

OVER THE FALLs.-VisitorS to Nj
agara Falls are shown the spot where,
few years since, a gentleman was
playfully tossing a child in his arms
towards the food rushing at his feet
on the edge of the precipice, when the
little burden sprang from his grasp,
and in a moment was gone--a speck
in the foam below. We can only i'm
agine the emotions Of the man whose
charge so suddenly passed from hap
py life to fearful death. tr


But surely this is a trivial thing
compared with the parental sacrifices
seen daily everywhere. How care
lessly do loving hands fling young
souls, by the power of unholy inhu.
ence, upon the tide of moral ruin,
whose vortex is the perdition of un.
godly men !" To triAe, however fond
ly, with the body is bad enough; but
lightly to value the undying nature
and cast it on the sweeping current
of worldliness and dissipation, is aw
full pastime.


The song and smile of mirth by
both the destroyers and the destroy
ed, because the abyss is out of sight
does not delay the tragedy of the soul
nor sweeten the bitterness of remorst
when it is seen too late. "Tha
dress" said the dying daughter of DR.
H, who had induced her bv tn,
offered adorning to stife her convic
tions in a festive scene, is the pric,
of my soul.n


Father" exclaimed a youthful in
ebriate at the gates of death, q dranl
my first glass at your table,"


These are only examples of be
trayed trust, whose victims are pass
ing the cataract of destruction Of botl
soul and body in hell.
Year: 1869

JOSH BILLINGS ON THE BLACK MAN.
- The Black man emigratid tew this
free and plus kuntry about two hun
dred years formerly, in the lower sto-
ry of a vessel; he was kindly furn-
ished with free ride, and some rice
and water for vittles.


Immediately upon his arrival he
commenced business for other folks
on our eastern coast and had plenty
tew do. e,ios


He was very Economical in his hab-
its ov clothes, wearing but flu, and
those seldom made out of cashmere.


He OCCASIONALLY changed hiz loka-
ton, moving into an adjoining State,
but in these journeys he waz always
kindly furnished with a guide, so that
there waz no danger ov hiz getting
lost.


In these trips he seldom took his
family with him; they were either
tew remain at hum or make excur-
sions in search ov work to other States
under the guidance of experienced
guides. o
Once in while the Black Man
would stray away far to the cold and
bitter North and get cruelty lost.


Hiz guides would mourn for him
then, and search for him. but hiz fam
lily soon get reconciled tew the loss.
Everybody sed, where he liyed.that
he was the happiest crittur that had
ever been discovered yet, with moth
ing to do but work, and a kind guide
to watch over him awl the time, and
mourn for him when he got lost.


But the Black Man IL very
phoolish crittur.
Year: 1869

Your admirable needle woman is the only
seamstress that defies extortiouate men. They
cannot cheat it, nor starve it, nor deprive it Of
sleep, nor tire it out, nor make it's hands weary.
1t is a worker that is match for the most un-
wearied and avarieous manufacturer. At last
am thankful that there is machine woman
that cannot be oppressed nor kept in suffering.
-Rer. Henry Ward Bescher.
Year: 1869

Notice below the opinions of several eminent
ly popular, as we'll as practical and discerning
men in regard to the utility of sewing machines:


There is not an invention Ofthis inventive age
which honors American genius more Ghan the
sewing machine No family ought to be depriv
ed of its benefits.-NetO York Independent
Year: 1869

They will force the industry of women into a
thousand new channels, and emancipate her
from the cramped posture and slow starvation
of needle work. Ultimately nearly every COM
Portable household will have its serving machine.
-Nete York Trabtaae.
Year: 1869

Res0lred, That in the event of such
removal, good faith and equity demand
that the county should be held harm
less against such loss; and that Bellaire
should provide o fund equal to the
value of the present county buildings
and the ground upon which they are
situated, free Of any cost, to the balance
of the county.


That for this purpose we respectfully
ask of the Legislature the enactment of
a law concurrent with, or as a condi-
tion precedent, for vote upon the said
question of removal, which law or pro-
vision shall authorize the corporate
authorities of Bellaire to issue bonds
for any sum not exceeding twenty thou
sand dollars, which shall be available
for the use of the county toward the
erection of appropriate buildings for
county purposes, and also that suitable
grounds be provided free of cost to the
county.


ReSolred, That copies of these resolu-
tions be furnished to the Senator for
this District and the Representative of
this county, and also to the county pa
pers and papers circulating in the coun-
Year: 1869

A MOVEMENT AGAINST THANKS.
GIVING DAY IN MAssAoHUsETTs.-A
member Of clergymeu in Massachusetts,
are signing petition for presentation
to Governor Claain, praying him not to
issue proclamation for thanksgiving
unless he can initiate measures which
will command q better observance OF
the day rs season of fasting, humila-
ton, and prayer. They say "that they
are convinced, by long and close obser'
vation, that tho annual appointment Of
a day of fasting, humiliation, and pray
er,;by the Governor Of the Common
wealth-oacc, doubtless, usage which
met the convictions and desires of the
people of the State at large--has grad.
ually been perverted from its original
design and profcssed intent, until it
has ceased to command attention and
respect; that the day set apart by proc
lamation has fallen into general neglect
as day Of religious observance, and
come to DO a day of much license, dis
order, and excess; that they believe it
to have become q source of dcmoaliza-
ton rather than of religious or moral
impression, and that the discontinuance
of the custom of appointing an annual
fast would be for The public good"
Year: 1869

A French lady, who has spent her
life in charitable services, for which she
has no credit. said lately Il haven't
much longer to live, and shall spend
my last day in prayer to God that he
will pardon me the good which l thought
I had done during my life


Row between Mackey and Bowen.
Year: 1869

There is Some Danger that, owing to
the very low price of wheat this fall,
My of the farmers will SOW less than
uSuGl. We think such course would
be uNwise. In very many cases it would
he good policy for farmers to SOW less
ground, but to do so for the purpose Cf
raising mCIe wheat, and at less cost
per bushel. Thirty acres thoroughly
prepared and sown with a drill, will
produce quite as much, and probably
more wheat than fifty acres cultivated,
as very much of the wheat grOnnd is
titled in this country.


But to neglect to SOW wheat this fall
because it does not bring as much now
as it did year ago, would be acting
more unwisely than those farmers did
who killed off their sheep last fall be-
cause wool was low. We think that on
soil moderately well adapted to it,
wheat can be raised, at present prices,
about as preftably as other firm crops.
But unlike potatoes and fruits, that may
be more profitable sometimes, it can be
very easily kept for any length of time,
so that if present prices of wheat are
very low, it may be safely stored till
they come up, which will be in less than
twelve months. if large portion of the
farmers should yield to the present
temptation, and discard this crop alto
gether.
Year: 1869

Take ripe, mellow pears; peel them
anu slice them THU. Make rich under
crust and set it up nicely round the edge,
then lay in your slices even and cover
the dish; then take thick sweet cleam
and spread over he pears, and cover
with nice white Jar. Bake carefully
until well cooked; when cool irostIng
will put on tie finish.
Year: 1869

TIE NEW YORK PRESS on THE Proposed REPEAL
OF THE TENURE OF OFFICE BILL.-Ihe Herald
saws the passage of the bill for the repeal of the
tenure of Office act, by the heavy vote given, in.
dicates the beginning of decline in the power Of
radicalism, and the sscendsncy OF more moderate
and conciliatory councils in Congress than those
which have ruled the two houses in their long and
desperate conflict with President Johnson.


The Tribune says the heavy vote in favor of the
repsal of the tenure of civil Office act, in the
House, may not be any indication OF the certainty
of its passage in the Senate. 1t was sprung un-
expectedly and crowded through with little de-
bate.


The Times says the bill to repeal the tenure Of
Office law, originally enacted to hamper johnson
in his appointments was passed in the House yes;
terday, only forty-seven members voting against
IL. That every one Of these forty was a
Republican is rather q curious and significant cir.
cumstapce. 1t shows that forty seven Republi-
cans in the House have less confidence in Grant
than the Democrats. The repeating now goes to
the Senate. where 1t is not likely to be so favor
ably received.
Year: 1869

PROTECTION ASKED FOR New FKUITs.-A Wash
iDgton special of the 18th says:


A committee Of ten horticulturists. appointed
by the Lake Shore Grape Growers Association,
YVES laid before each house of Congress, with
request that new fruits shall receive the same
protection as new kinds of machinery. This pro-
lection will probably soon be the means OF giving
us the varieties that would succeed in every sec
ton of the country. Fruits much earlier, harder
and more valuable would be perfected IN abund-
snce, and it is possible, by crossing and acclima-
tion that many Of the fruits Of the tropics OF the
old country may yet be grown IN this country as
far north the lakes.


The committee feel ii to be extremely unjust
that the manufacturer OF any implement should
be protected, and the staple which the implement
was intended to cultivate or gather remain unno-
ticed II the fruit did not exist the implement
would be worthless. Nearly all our valuable
fruits have been'produced by a system of sclen-
tiic crossing and these experiments are tedious
and extremely expensive, some pursuing them
during their lifetime aud die unsuccessful, after
millions of seeds have been planted; and though
q cross has been effected il proves worthless from
its not being hardy, wanting In flavor, too late or
other reasons. Thus persons may experiment Tor
years and not obtain single valuable variety -.


After the operator has applied the "pollen,"
and done all in his power, be waits three TO nVe
years with anxiety to see the result OF the cross.
With protection the people could ENJOY new va,
Tieties Immediately. The blgn pr ces charged
for those frst disseminated would be no longer
known.


The present charges keep them from the people
three to five years, as 1t requires that length OF
time for one establishment TO propagate a stock
large enough to meet expenses, and this they are
compelled to do, or competition prevents re-
turn and then if the variety should have been
stolen or the stock is not readily sold, the orgna
ton of q new production becomes damage to
him. if not financial ruin. Thus we conclude 1t i
hardly possible for the originator OF a new fruit
10 be remunerated without protection.
Year: 1869




GOVERNMENT ANIaALs.-A very important order
in relation to government stock was issued Dec.
3lst from the army headquarters In Washington, In
which it is required that every animal shall be
noted on a descriptive list, showing the pane,
age, size, color and other pecuisrties, how and
when acquired, how long in service, his fitness
therefor, name Of rider or driver, and the partc-
ular use TO which applied.


Then follow Instructions as to grooming:


Every soldier TO examine his animals feet every
dsy on or of march-the farrier to make exami-
nation twice q week.


The horses feet TO be stuffed with clay or COW
manure ct least once week.


Horses should be groomed at least an hour and
8 half 10 two hours each day rubbed dry after
usage, and not allowed to stand without rubbing
when heated nostrils occasionally sponged with
q weak mixture OF vinegar and water the sheath
washed once q month with CASTLE soap, and then
creased.


horse should never be wet by use Of hose
or stream Of water, and never with cold water
when heated.


Feed must be prepared with great care. kept
free from dust and bad odors; frequent feeding in
small quantities best bran mash and salt once
week.


Watering before feed Is not Objectionable !;
drinking while warn, or after eating until the
lapse Of an hour, to be avoided; frequent water
ing on march.


Stables TO be kept clean. free from smells, and
vhitewashed; feed boxes washed with vinegar
and water once week; proper ventilation.


Animals with glanders or threatening discharge
from the nostrils TO be imme ediately Isolated, 70
prevent infection, of which there is danger 70
man and beast.
Year: 1869

Nor pleasant to consult physician for th relief Of
these vAriou delicate Affections and only upon the
urgent necessity will true far sacrifice her great
est charm do this. The viii then thAik FOR
placing in their hands simple specifies which will found
eeacOus in relieving and curing almost every of those
Troublesome complaints peculiar to the
Year: 1869

Brigham Young, who has helc
out remarkably, considering his
experience, has at last suecumbeG
to apoplexy. A Salt Lake dis
patch says slIE


'.Theprophet was stricken down
Z in his private Office, and it was
sometime before assistance could
be rendered him, from the fact the
serious mishap was not known to
the clerks in the outer room
He was Immediately conveyed to
his residence, and is now lying on
a conch surrounded by all his
family. He has rallied once since
the attack, and it is thought he
will survive, this being the. first
Of theusnal series of three attacks,
the last one proving fatal" d
Year: 1869

FORGOTTEN. = Many persons
seem to forget that the 18th amend
ment to the Constitution of the
United States has been adopted
and is part of the supreme or
ganic law. This amendment dis
qualities all persons who, before
the war took an official oath
to support the Constitution of the
United States, and then gave aid
and comfort to the rebellion,
from holding State, county or mu-
nicipal Office aOao, unless relieved
by a vote of two-thirds of Con-
gress. Such is the law, and such
is the rule required to be observed
in electing men to office or in ap-
pointments to Office


The test oath for all United
States officers requires the party
to swear he never directly or in
directly gave voluntary aid or
support to the rebellion. And
this oath is only relaxed in the
case of persons relieved by act of
Congress-.
Year: 1869

A worthy quaker thus wrote i:
81 expect to pass through this
world but once. If, therefore,
there be any kindness / can show,
or anything good thatI can do to
any fellow human being, let me
do it now. Let me, not defer or
neglect it, for | will not pass this
way again"
Year: 1869

CURE FOR FELeN.-As soon asst
is satisfactorily ascertained that
the diseased action constitutes a
felon, etdthe point Of infamma-
ton be laid open to the bone by q
sharp instrument, and a perfect
cure will be established within
twentyfour hours eaT
Year: 1869




The medical students in the Uni
versity at Louisville, KY, seem to
have unnecessary difficulty in OBJ
tanning subjects for dissection. At
any rate, resurrecting expeditions
are not uncommon. A few nights
since couple of them went on an
errand of that sort across the Ohio
river. They secured the "stiff'
and got it aboard their boat safely;
but in rowing across the river
they fell into the rapids, the boat
capsized and they were all thrown
into the icy water. In the shock
the lid of the coffin came open and
the body was tumbled out; but
by chance one arm was thrown
over the keel of the boat, and the
bright moonlight displayed the
CHASTITY sight of the corpse, bolt
upright in the water, sailing down
stream with wagging jaw and roll
ing head, mocking the horror
stricken students.