smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1859

whose rights are disregarded by wicked cruel
and unjust enactments, admit, so let it be
done.


Let me say word further. feel entirely
satisfied with the treatment have had on nv
trial, considering all the circumstances. 1t has
been more generous than l expected, but l
feel no consciousness Of guilt. l have stated
from the first what was my intentions and
what was not. Inever had any design against
the lie OF any person, nor any disposition to
commit treason, or excite the slaves to rebel,
or make any general insurrection. I never
encouraged any man to do so, but always dis
couraSed any idea ofthe kind. Let me speak
also IN regard to the statements made by some
OF those connected with me.


hear it has been stated by some of them
that | have induced them to Join me, but the
contrary is true. lido not say this to injure
them, but as regretting their weakness. Not
one joined me but with his own accord, and
the 6, eater part at their own expense. A
number of them never saw, and never had
word OF conversation with them till the day
they came to me, and that was for the pur..
pose | have stated. Now have done"


While Brown was speaking, perfect Quiet
prevailed. When he had finished the Court
proceeded to pronounce the sentence. After
a few preliminary remarks in which he said ::
No reasonable doubt could exist as to the
prisoners guilt.


lie sentenced him to be hung in public ON
Friday the I'd of December.


Brown received his sentence with compos-
ure. The Only demonstration made was with
the clapping Of hands by one man in the
crowd, who is not resident of Jefferson
County. This was promptly suppressed, and
much regret was expressed by citizens at its
occurrence


Attes being out an hour, the jury in the
case OF Coppee, returned with a verdict, de-
claring Coppee guilty on all the counts in the
indictment. His counsel gave notice of mo.
ton to arrest judgment as in Browns case.


The Court then adjourned.
Year: 1859

NEW 1ORk, NOV. =.
The steamer Champion, hence this morning
Tor New Haven, when off Malonic Point,
came in collision with the propeller Albatross
and sank almost instantaneously. She had
between 30 and 40 passengers and crew of
ten men Of these, three passengers and one
OF the hremcn are missing, and supposed to
be drowned


At the moment of the conclusion the boil
er of the Champion exploded, scaldine one
fireman to death. The remainder of the mas.
sengers and crew were taken off by the AL
batrOss.


The Champion had very large amount Of
freight All the baggage Of the passengers
is lost 49,
Year: 1859




the design on my part to free slaves. | in.
tended certainly to have made a clean thing
of that matter, as | did last winter when
went into Missouri, and there took the slaves
without the swapping of a gun on either side
moved them through the country, and finally
left them in Canada. designed to have done
the same thing again on larger scale That
was all | intended. | never did intend to
commit murder, nor treason, nor to excite or
lncite the slaves to rebellion and to make an
inSurrection.


have another objection, and that is that il
is unjust that | should suffer such a penalty.
Had | interfered in the manner which | admit
and which | admit has been fairly proved. for
! admire the truthtulness and candor of the
greater portion of the witnesses who have tes.
titled in this caSe) had so interfercd in be-
half Of the rich, the powerful, the intelligent.
the so-called great, or in behalf of their
friends, either father, mother, brother, sister.
wife, or children, or any of that class, and suc
fered and sacrificed what have in this inter
ference, 1t would have been all right Every
man in this Court would have deemed il an
act worthy of reward rather than punishment


This Court acknowledges, as suppose, the
validity of the law of God. see a book kis.
sed here which suppose to be Bible, or at
least the New Testament, that teaches me
"that all things whatsoever would that men
should do unto me, l even so should do to
them" 1t teaches me further, to remember
them that are in bonds as bound with them
l endeavored to act upon to that instruction.
Isay l am yet.too young to understand that
God is any respecter of persons.


believe that to have interfered as have
done, as have always freely admitted have
done, in behalf of the despised poor, was no
wrong, but right, now it is deemed necessary
that | should forfeit my life for the further
ance of ends of justice, and mingle my blood
further with the blood of my children, and
with blood Of millions in this slave country.
Year: 1859

ScoURrvG KNIvEs--A small clean potato,
with the end cut off is very convenient


medium of applying brick dust to knives,
| kccpiug it about the right moisture while
the Juice of the potato assists in removing
stains from the surface We can get q
better polish by this method than by any


other we have tried, and with less labor.
Year: 1859

AM the agent for the sale of the above 1 justly celebrated corn mill, every planter who has a gin, should have one of the above mills The me power required to run his gin, will run inc mill, it is simple and rarely gets out of order

 will furnish them at the manufacturer's price. with the addition of freight and insurance, for ca if on time, interest added until raid. Two on hand for sale. Apply to S. H. TUCKER.

 Appril 6. 1859
Year: 1859

N t earnestly request all those who are W indebted to us either by note or account, to come forward immediately and pay up. Otherwise their paper will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. Further indulgence will not be aI- lowed. MCPHERSON X NEWRERN

 Anrl 9th 1S5Q
Year: 1859

WYE are now in receipt of complete stock of w spring and summer staple and fancy goods, which we will sell on good terms as any one in the city. Give us q cali before making your pur chases elsewhere. HUDSON IVES.

 March q 1859
Year: 1859

COUNTY AND CITY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
The County Board of Equalization was busily
engaged yesterday morning in examining the
returns of Anderson township. No additions
had been made up to the hour of closing our
reports.


The session of the City Board, yesterday
morning, was busy one. 1t was crowded
with those who had received citations that
their personal returns had been increased.
This class was on hand at an early hour, ex-
planning the why and wherefore they should
not be increased. AS the session will soon ex-
pire, the Board have concluded to hold after
noon meetings on account of the accumula-
ton of business.
Year: 1859

The STABBING AFFAGR.-George aud John
Kehres were brought before Esquire Miller on
Saturday, on a charge Of assault and battery
night, near the Rennett House. The kuife passed
through the negro's hat and inte his skull, the
point Of the knife breaking or in the skull Had
it been white man the wound might have proved
fatal. The two were finally discharged on pay
ment Of costs at the consent Of the Prosecuting
Attorney.
Year: 1859

Ever since the days of Jonah fish stories
have been remarkably large; it seems 'natur


al TO the breed" We have fished up II
string" of them from ''here and there for
the benefit of our readers. The first comes
from the Richmond Enquirer" that end or
ses the statement that on recent occasi
sturgeon was caught in the Rappahapnock
river weighing nine hundred pounds. From
Maryland paper We learn that a gentleman
who has lately been spending few days on
the Cibolo relates the following as authentic:
A few evenings since q lad set a line out in
the creek to catch catfish, next morning
he visited his line, when he found it too
heavy for him. Obtaining aid, he brought
his line to the bank, when, wonderful to re-
late, there was an eel and two large catfish
on it, one weighing 25 and the other 23lbs.
This fish problem was thus solved: 1t seems
the eel was first hung on the hook, then cat
fish number one coming along swallowed
eel, who wouldn't stay swallowed, and slip
ped Mr.. Cats gills, stringng him on the line;
then catfish number two came along and
likewise swallowed eel, who again escaped
Jonahism by slipping through his gills, do
ing honor to the slippery reputation OF his
race. This is true story, and can be testi-
fed to by responsible witnesses. From the
Honolulu papers we obtain information OF n
strage fish caught by the natives while in
pursuit of shrimp. 1t is of dark color
about FIVE inches long, two inches thick.
and about four inches from the top of the fin
on its back to the bottom of its belly 1t has
a remarkably large head, and four feet or
claws, which enable it to creep on the sides
of rocks with great ease. When placed in n
pail of water it threw out quite stream
from under the fms on each side of its body,
then took circuit round the bucket by
clinging 10 the sides. and walking apparent
ly with great pride. The feet resemble
somewhat the paws of bear. The Kappa
hammock "Southerner" has recently seen a
curiosity fshed up by Mr.. Alex. Leland. out
of Carter's Creek. 1t consists of u portion OF
common junk bottle. to which several oys-
ters had grown. and one. the largest and
probably the most dissipsted of the party
had grown partly into the neck Of the
bottle. completely filling it up. Whether
the oyster went into the bottle to get
drink, got tight. and could not get out,
is not known. but certain it is. that himself
and his companions seem very much at
tached to the bottle.-.Spirit Of the Times.
Year: 1859

tain this company of 20 men is now formed, which is every day increasing, for the purpose of prospecting the Pinal mountains

 The mouth of the San Pedro is our place of rendezvous, and starting point, and the 9th of May the day appointed for starting. Until that time, we shall prospect between this point and the mouth of the San Pedro

 Several good prospects have been found, and we hope to find better by going further

 The Pinal Indians have lately concluded a treaty with our government, and we apprehend but little difficulty from them, for few months at least.

 We earnestly request all those who have any desire to see this country or obtain fortune, to join us on or before the 9th of May at the San Pedro.

 There are many persons who are willing and anxious to join us, but are not able to do so for want of means to procure the necessary out fit. Some men on this river, that are able, have generously profered to furnish few per sons provisions for the trip, l have no doubt but they will be remunerated by so doing, if the interests of all are advanced. would recommend those who are in busi ness, so that they cannot leave, to do like wise, and thereby aid this enterprise. ] There is a large party at the Colorado, who will meet us at the appointed time, and we hope to be reinforced by some persons from you section of the country.

 1 Hoping that you will give this place il your paper, we remain, Yours, truly,

 EDWIN C. BARKER By order of the Company
Year: 1859

COMMON SENSE AND PRESENCE OF MIND.- If a man faint away, says Halls Journal of Health, instead of yelling out like savage, or running to him to lift him up lay him at full length, on his back on the floor, loose the clothing, push the crowd away so as to allow the air to reach him, and let him alone. Dash ing water over person simply in a faintng fit is barbarity The philosophy of fainting fit is that the heart fails to send the proper sup ply of blood to the brain if the person is erect, that blood has to be thrown Vp hill but if lying down, it has to be projected horizontally, which requires less power, as is apparent

 If person swallow poison deliberately, or by chance, instead of breaking out into multi tudinous and iucoherent eXclamations, dispatch some one for the doctor meanwhile run to the kitchen get halfa glass of water in anything that is handy, put into it teaspoonful of salt and as much ground mustard; stir it an instant catch firm hold of the persons nose, and the mouth will soon fly open-then down with the mixture, and in a second or two up will come the poison This will answer better in large number of cases than any other If by this time, the physician has not arrived, make the patient swallow the white of an egg, followed by some strong coffee, because they nullify larger number of poisons than any other accessible articles, as antidotes to the poison that remains in the stomach.

 If limb or other part of the body is severely cut, and the blood comes out by spirits or jerks, be in hurry or the man will be dead in five minutes there is no time to talk or send for the doctor-say nothing out with your hand kerchief throw it around the limb tie the two ends together put stick through them, twist it around tighter and tighter until the blood ceases to flow. But to stop it does no good Why? Because only severed artery throws blood out in jets, and the arteries get their blood from the heart hence to stop the flow the remedy must be applied between the heart and the wounded spot-or, in other words above the wound. If vein had been severed the blood would have flowed in regular stream and, on the other hand the tie should be ap piled below the wound, or on the other side O the wound from the heart; because the blood in the veins flows toward the heart, and there is no need of so great hurry
Year: 1859

By the following letter, which came to hand too late for last weeks paper it will be seen that the Gila Exploring party will leave the mouth of the San Pedro on the 9th of May and they invite volunteers from this section of the country. We hope the invitation will be res bonded to, and that among the company some competent person may be selected to keep full record of the expedition. There should be not only daily journal of events but notes on the geography of the country, its water,- lss. capacity for cultivation, its natural products, the Indian tribes, animals. reptiles &c., &c.- This matter would be very interesting, and we shall be happy to publish it, on the return of the expedition. Notes and figures should be made with ink if possible, or with metallic pencil. The distances travelled should also be closely estimated, or if convenient, measured

 The equipment of person going on this expedition, should be as light as possible. A good horse or mule is indispensable, with arms and ammunition, strong clothing and substan- | tial boots. One pack mule for every three men, will answer. Bacon, dried beef, pinole, flour, 'panoche' and coffee, are the proper provis- ions to to take, with large canteens for carry ing water, when exploring away from the river Small parties that go out from the main body should make report of everything they may see that is of interest. Care ought to be taken to have all information as correct as possible. The expedition has our warmes wishes for success; we trust its work will be thorough, and lead to the most fortunate results for all concerned We commend par ticular attention to the subjoined communica tion:
Year: 1859

The PreScrvative Power of the Pledge.
A YOUNG LAWYER IN soCIETY-A MOTH


ER's TRIUMPH.


There ia one view of the temperance
pledge which is not sufficiently pressed
upon the attention of the young. 1t
is the safeguard against solicitation.
which connection with temperance
organization affords. The pledge is
serviceable even to such as have tho
entire control of appetite, and who con.
sequently are in no direct personal
danger. An incident of quite recent
occurrence may illustrate our mean,
ing:


A young friend, member of the
BAR lately attended wedding, at which
liquors were freely dispensed. Ordi
narily, he refrains from the use of in i.
toxlcating beverages, although not
member OF any temperance organiza-
ton. Upon this occasion he was so.
lcitcd to drink, and unwilling to ap
pear singular, drank wine first with
one and then with another, until lie
was pretty thoroughly intoxicated.-.
The liquor did it's work SO we'll indeed
that when he left the scene of festiy-
ity, he could not find the way home
wards, and started off in an opposite
direction, and was walking the streets
sometime before the mistake was dis.
covered. The next day he was much
ashamed of the affair, and when cate
chscd concerning it, plead that the
lapse was entirely accidental and at
trlbutable entirely to an indisposition
to seem unsocial.


Suppose the young man had been
Son of Temperance, or n pledged ten.
pcrance man, how easily might the
modification and chagrin which he ex-
pesienced have been avoided. The
bare statement Of the fact that he was
under such an obligation of honor,
would have suiiiced to silence all en-
treaty. Drinking men respect the
scruples Of such ms have taken tho
pledge, however much they may affect
to sneer at temperance organizations.
Every gentleman instinetively shuns a.
nythlng like an attempt to seducc an
other gentleman from his allegiance to
honor and good faith, aud thus the
pledge Of abstinence is n shield againt
the dangers which environ the young
man in society.


Excuse me, gentleman" said
young loan who blushed as he spoke
Year: 1859

markable, is the fact, that before no
declined the United States Senator
ship, by a legacy left him in England,
he became. possessed of an ample
fortune. Wealth, and the hope of high
position, have kept many out of tho
itinerancy; but few, very few, are
those who have declined eminent earth
ly advantages for it, or rather, brought
them as additional forces into it that
they might be the more largely useful"


No name is given in the narrative,
but we presume that those familiar with
the political history of Texas will have
no difficulty in filing the blank. -
Year: 1859

JERSEY PRINTER STARVED TO DEATH
IN NEW YORK. K.--The Plainfield Gazette,
in alluding to the death in New York
recently, of Mr.. L. r. Blanchard, o
first class printer, says: ......


eve knew him personally, having
worked in the same office with him
manyd day. About three years ago
he published a paper in the city Of New
Brunswick, called the Middesex In.
dependent. He then worked on the
New Brunswick FREEDMAN, but work
failing there, he went to New York to
seek employment, leaving his wife and
three interesting children remaining in
New Brunswick. About every two or
three weeks he would return to New
Brunswick to see his family. A short
time ago, his prolonged absence from
his home alarmed his wife to such an
extent that she went to New York for
the purpose Of seeking him, and with
the assistance Of several friends, and
after two or three days search they
succeeded in finding Him in a garret.in
that city, where he had lain unwell and
uncared for, not being bic to help him
self. 1t is supposed that lie had liter
all y starved to death for the want of
the common necessaries Of life. When
found he was so near dead that he
lived but day longer. This occurred
IN a city that annually spends fyou


eight to ten million to govern it.
This, we should say, is the field for
cur Missionary Societies to labor in.
Year: 1859

A FORTUNE TELLER RMURDERED.-Madame uedard,
the fortune teller. whose rooms were on Poydras
street near Carondelet, was found murdered in her
bedroom yesterday morning. She was lying on
the floor in pool of blood, her throat being cut
in the most shocking manner. She was discovered
by boy whom she had in her employ, upon his
going to the room to attend to his daily duties 1t
was evident enough she had not died by her own
hand. No knife was found in the room. The body
lay some distance from the door, and between it
and the door there was no blood. On the door were
found some bloody finger prints. The old lady's
watch had been taken from her person; other valu-
ables were gone; and as the body was still clad
in its daily dress, it was presumed that she had
been murdered for her money by some robber
who knew that she was alone in her apartments,
and who could get in and out without the people
below stairs hearing anything of the murder.
Madame Uedard was a native of Ohio. about sixty
years of age. In her bed was found letter ad-.
dressed to Mrs. Collins, and coming from married
lady who addressed Mrs. Collins as her ma. 1t is
supposed that Collins was the real name Of Mad.
Uedard. The Coroner held an inquest on the body,
and returned verdict Of murder by some person
unknown.


THE MURDER on Constance SrREET.-Corneus
SHlelus, HOt oHtcHhh, " as lHc Hhlnc VI tuc HAL
who was killed on Monday evening, on Constance
street, between Calliope and Gaiennie. He was
shot through the neck and stabbed in the side.
The shot killed him, it severed his carotid artery.
We were mistaken yesterday in reporting that the
man who killed him was arrested. The testimony
before the Coroner yesterday to the effect that
Shields was killed by party of unknown men,
none of whom arrested, and one Of whom
was known. The name of this man is suppressed,
in the hope that will soon be caught. The Coro-
ner's verdict, yesterday, was that Of murder by
some person or persons unknown.


FATAL LAocIDENT.-CaptainN Nicholas Lund of the
brig Northman, accidentally fell into the hold of
his vessel at O'Clock yesterday morning, and was
instantly killed his neck being broken. He was
about leaving the brig to go visit to his family
at the North, when the accident happened. He
was a native of Denmark 5s years of age. The
Coroner held an inquest, and returned the proper
verdict.


FELL FROM HIS DRAY.-A man named Bender is
at Charity Hospital. He fell from his dray on
Marigny street, yesterday, and was run over and
badly hurt.


Wm Dotson is also at Charity Hospital He was
stabbed in the back on Monday night, by some
person unknown to him, on Girod street, near the
Year: 1859

A BAD CAsE.-A young and beautiful girl, daugh-
ter of a wealthy merchant in Albany, has become
strongly and strangely addicted to drink and one
day last week was found nearly dead drunk in the
street. She was richly dressed, and party of rude
boys were piling dry leaves upon her. Herparents
are obliged to maintain continual watch over
her; but she occasionally evades the surveillance,
and is sure to get intoxicated if she obtain the
liauOr. .-
Year: 1859

small reasonable prices always be secured at
that admirable establishment the southern Tea Warehouse


lO2 Poyas street. of the Chnaman The teas pure
genuine and of the choicest flavor we know See advertise
Year: 1859




A WOMANS QUESTION.
Before ] trust my fate to thee,
Or place my hand in thine,
Before ! let thy future give


Color and form to nine
Before peril all for thee, question thy soul
tonight, for nc.
break all slighter bonds, nor feel
One shadow Of regret;
Is there one link within the past
That holds thy spirit yet?
Or IS thy faith as clear and free as that which
| can pledge to thee
Does there within thy dimmest dreams
a possible future shine,
Wherein thy life could henccft rth breathe
Untouched, aushared by mine?
II so, at any pain or cost, oh, tell me before
oil is lost


Look deeper still. If thon canst feel
Within thy inmost soul
That thou hast kept portion back.
While have staked the whole,
Let no false pity spare the blow, in true mercy
tell me SO.


Is there within thy heart a need
That mine cannot fuldl2
One cord that any other hend
Could better wake or still2
Speak now lest at some future day my whole
life wither and decay.
Lives there within thy nature bid,
The demon-spirit Change
Shedding passing glory still
On all things new and strange
1t may not be thy fault alone, but shield my
heart against thy own.
Couldst hou withdraw thy hand one day,
And answer to my claim,
That fate, aud that to-day's mistake,
Not then mad been to blame
Some soothe their conscience thus; but thou
Oh, surely thou wilt warn me now
Year: 1859

y DRUNKARD's BRAIN.-Hyrti, by
far the greatest anatomist of the age used
to say that he could distinguish, in tho
darkest room, by one stroke of the scalpe
the brain of the inebriate FROM that of the
person who had lived soberly. Now and
then he would congratulate his class upon
the possession of druakard's brain, ad.
mirably fitted, from Its hardness aud
more complete preservation, for the pur-