smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1865

death, making sad havoc among the mul


titude who throng every hiding place in


and about the city. The only remedy


for this state of things rests with the ne


groes themselves, at present. Their labor


is not needed in the cities of the South,


but in the agricultural districts. They


can make nothing in the cities to live
upon, and they will not be allowed to


steal Their only chance is to obtain
employment and living in the country.
They are as free there as in town, but
their labor is needed more, and wher ,yer
there is a necessity for the emplo. ment
of labor il will receive remuneration of
some kind In the rural districts they
will not be compelled to starye. at least
while here in Macon, and in the other
cities. no other fate awaits them just
now. Our record of the past few days
develops something that is of daily oc-
curreuce here. but the half is not told i
We might refer to many individual cases
of suffering that have fallen under our
notice, but it is unnecessary. Enough
has been told TO warn the misguided
ones, and if the lessons of experience are
lost upon them, reasoning will do no
good, aud advice would he useless. The
facts are stern ones. aud should admon-
ish all
Year: 1865




From the Macon Telegraph, May 30


The reports of the deaths and accidents
TO negroes, given in our local column this
marning, convey but limited idea of the


rings which the unfortunates who
f8cked to Macon have undergone since
the army reached the city. All this time
they have been suffering terribly in every
conceivable shape, and we have intorma-
tiou that many hundreds have died from
starvation and disease the aggregate
reaching a total that seems almost in
credible. This state cf things has been
unavoidable thus far, and we can see no
prospect of change for the better. The
army commissary, owing to the nature
of the service upon which the command
of General Wilson was engaged, was not,
and has not been, able to supply the
thousands who have abandoned their
homes to follow the army. All was done
TO mitigate suffering that cenId be done
under the circumstances, but the ability
has fallen far short of the requirements.
Some thousands of men able TO work
have been renewed to sections where
they could be more easily supplied. and
at the same time prove of some service
in repairing our railroads. A few have
enlisted, and are cared for, while many
Others have been driven from the city, as
a matter of necessity, arising from a
scarcity of provisions, but generally be-
cause employment cannot be obtained by
which the means can be earned to pur
chase supplies Almost every employer
prefers white labor, and as there art
plenty of whites, seeking employment
the negro stands but poor chance
They are thus forced to lead life Of vag
abondism, if they remain among Us, AM
the results are starvation, disease ant
Year: 1865

An act TO preserve fish in the ponds in


the town of Richmond,


II IS hercJy enacted, &c.


SEC. /. II any person, after the pas
sage Of this act shall catch, kill or destroy
in any manner other than the ordinary
way with the hook and line, any picker
ell or other fish in any Of the ponds formed
by the railroad embankments in the town
Of Richmond, in the county ofChittenden,
or in any other pond situated in the town
of Richmond, the person or persons 50
catching, killing or destroying such pick
erel or other fish, shall forfeit and pay a
fine not exceeding five dollars nor less
than one dollar for snch ohtnse to the
Town of Richmond, with full costs of
prosecution, which may be recovered in
IN action of debt in the name of the
Treasurer Of said town, before any justice
of the peace having jurlsdictctlon OF the
same.


SFC. . Any person may sue for and
prosecute to final judgment in said action
Of debt any breach OF this act in his own
name or in the name of the town Of Rich
mond, and upon the recovery thereof one
half of said fine snail belong to the pros
ecutors and the other half to the said
town.


ApprOyed Nov. q. 1865
Year: 1865




II is Aeretg enacted, g.


SEC l. Ii any person shall take, kill
or destroy any fish IN what is called Col
chester Pond situated in the town of Col
chester in Chittendcn county, or any of
the tributaries of said pond in any man.
ner except with hooks and lines, each
person 50 offending shall Tor each offense
forfeit and pay fine OF ten dollars to til.
treasurer of the ttwn of Colchester, with
costs of prosecution, to be recovered in
an action in the name Of the treasurer of
said town, before any Justice of the
Peace having jurisdiction of the same.


SIC. 2. Any person may sue for and
prosecute to final judgment any breach
of this act, in his own name, and upon
recovery thereof, one-half Of the penclty
shall belong TO the prosecutor, and the
other half thereof to SAID town of Colches-
Year: 1865

the accession Of Mr.. McCulloch to the Secrc-
taryship the engrayers made demand upon
him for payment alleging that they had dcliv'
cred all the stock. This allegation vas denied
III a counter report from the Printing Bureau,
although by some chicanery, tho report never
fell under the eye Of the Secretary, and all
transaction between outside engiavers and the
Treasury Department were closed and settled
by the payment of the claim.


The back Of the new counterfeit note is made
on the back of u per cent. interest note of the
same denomination; the scroll and lathe work
is alike, with the exception Of the central por.
tion, where the interest is computed, the letter
ing OF the computation is counerfeitcd The
balance of the back, it is believed, has been
printed from the missing portions of the stock
which has somehow come into the possession
OF the former. This opinion is shared by all
experts in the Treasury, save one, who thinks
the spurious plate may have been obtained by
the Appleton process of transferring. At all
events the one hundred dollar compound inter-
est counterfeit is a dangerous one, being as
good looking, i'll most parts, as those of our
Uncles own make
Year: 1865

Similar causes, and in a somewhat greater
degree interfere with the navigation of the
Ohio river, and during five months Of every
year heavy freight from the East, going
South, must pass by rail. And by the
construction of the projected line from
Vincennes to Cairo, there would be
uninterrupted communication at all seasons Of
the year, between Cincinnati and New York
and the Southwest. And by the construction
of this link the Atlantic Il Great Western Rail-
way would be the only continuous route East
ward. The shipper and passenger, finding
himself able to travel or send freight over your
line without the vexatous delay Of changing
cars, would always choose that route; and thus
the mighty tide of commerce and travel, al
ready great and yearly increasing, to and from
the South would pay its tribute to the Atlantic
Great Western Railway. The broad gauge
road would be but an extension Of the broad
river, which first assumes its truly natural char
acter, as an inland sea, at Cairo and New
York and New Orleans would thus be connec-
ted by one continuous route, with but single
change of conveyance.


1t may be supposed that your connection
with the confluence Of the two great rivers,
by the Illinois Central, via Odin, would be
sufficient. But it is not so. The route to
Cincinnati, by direct line to Vincennes. is at
least 40 miles nearer than the route via Odin.
And whereas, at present, the larger portion of
the travel and freight bound Eastward by rail
from and through Cairo, now goes by Chicago
and Indianapolis, if there was road leading
directly to Vincennes, the entire freight and
travel Eastward, except in special cases, would
60 uiA Vincennes.


The Committee have but glanced at part Of
the many reasons why it would add much to
the greatness Of your truly Continental Enter
prise, if you should build the road from Vim
ccnncs to Cairo.


We will only add further that a railroad
company, under the corporate name of the
Southern Illinois R. r. Co., organized to con-
struct this line of foad and about half the line
is graded; but it has not been able to make much
progress from want of means. THIS company,
we doubt not would gladly dispose of their in
terest in the road for very small consideration.
Indeed, Judging from the deep solicitude of the
people along the line of this road for it's early
completion, we feel confident that all local
stock would be gladly donated to any one who
would complete the road


The report was accepted, and on motion
Col. S. S. Taylor was deputed to present the
Address to the Capitalists in person.


DR.. Mcdowell, the far famed surgeon and
lecturer, being present. was called upon to
make a speech, which call he responded to in
one of the finest efforts we ever listened to.
We will not attempt to present a synopsis of it,
as we intend publishing it in full on tomorrow
and only regret that we cannot do 80 to-day,
but time would not permit. Those who heard
it will be pleased to read it, and to those who
did not hear it we promise rich intellectual
treat to o-morrow.
Year: 1865

to-, and he did it in style decidedly charac-
teristic. Concluding the story he said g
have met men i'll debate at the bar upon the
stump and upon the floors of Congress, but
never was l so completely discounted. The
boy had decidedly the better of me, and from
his very looks I determined that when he said
l stole hoss, in his heart of hearts he be-
leved it,
Year: 1865

The following extract from a private letter
from General Grant gives his views on the situ-
alton:


| We are now having fine weather, and think
viii be able to wind up matters about Richmond
sOOD. L am anxious to have Lee hold ON where
he is short time longer, so that ! can get him
into position where he must loose great por-
ton Of his army. The rebellion has lost its vi
tality, and if am not much mistaken, there
will be no rebel army Of auy great dimensions
a few weeks hence. Any great catastrophe 10
any one of our armies would, of course, revive
the enemy for short time, but expect no such
to happen. | am in excellent health, but would
enjoy little respite from duty wonderfully
hope it will come soon. | shall expect to
make you visit the coming summer.
Year: 1865

READING, Pa, April IS, 1864.


DR. WIsHART-DeGr Sir: One year ago the
Examining Surgeon of this district told me
had Consumption of the Lungs and that could
not be cured; and Judging from all my symptoms
at that time, myself supposed this to be true.
was for more than one year troubled with a
hacking cough, which gradually grew so bad
that | could not have a severe fit of coughing
without splitting up blood in large quantities.
7 For months could not work at anything,
and was obliged to keep my bed most of the
time While in this condition l was in Mr..
Rowbothani's store, in this city, and he seeing
how low l was, recommended me to try your
Pine Tree Tar Cordial. He said he had sold
great deal of it, and that, as it had cured so many
others, he believed it would do some good. l
bought bottle and commenced using it. In a
very short time saw that was getting better
very fast, aud after taking several bottles was
entirely restored to health, SO that could work
every day at my business, which is very heavy
work, in an iron foundry. When l commenced
10 use your Pine Tree Tar Cordial my weight
was only one hundred and thirty-tive pounds;
since the use of it 1 have weighed OH an average
one hundred and fifty five. l shall be glad TO
have you publish this, as believe l should not
have been living at this time if had not used
your great medicine, and l wish all who suffer
to receive its benefit.


Very truly yours,
Year: 1865

Judge COwles, in an address before the Cham
Der of Commerce in December printed copy
of which accompanies the pamphlet, related the
following anecdote of the Admiral;
Gust previous to the fall of Norfolk Admiral
Farragut, himself Of southern BIRTH as was also
his true and noble wife, was invitedby the eemis-
sares of the insurgent chiefs to join his fortunes
to their cause. He promptly declined. The
effort TO change his purpose was repeated. He
was urged by every consideration that it was
supposed could influence his pride or ambition
by the ties of cOnsanguinity and place of birth
to side with his native South. and still refused.
The rebel chiefs we'll knew the man. They
knew him better than his own government then
did, and then they knew the liOn-like qualities
that slumbered beneath his modest and habitual
retiring demeanor, and the achievements o
which he was capable when the latent powers
of the man should be reused to active energy
As last effort TO win him over to their cause
they offered him any position which be should
be pleased to name. Admiral Farragut is mar
of sincere but unObtrusive piety, piety as mod
| est and unostentatious as is his own hahltua
department; but this assault upon his loyal vir-
tue was more than his nature could endure, and
with sudden and sailor-like burst of indigna-
ton, he replied. as he pointed to the emblem o
| the republic, which fOated near him:-Gentle-
men, your efforts are useless. | tell you would
see every man of you id before ! would raise
my arm against that flag


Norfolk soon fell, and Farragut was warne,
that the south was no place for him. A few
hours only were allowed him for escape with
his family, leaving, as he was compelled tn do
! all his property behind, which was Immediate
ly absorbed by the relentless cOntiscation of the
foe.


"He reached the house of friend, northward
of the Potomac, exclaiming, as he did to bim
Here am without farthing, place where
l can lay my headp


ain this way came Farragut to US OF the North
to the government to which he gave his sllegi
ance, to the flag which he has for the last three
years upheld in many fierce conflicts with
armed treason
Year: 1865

We learn that Col. Wilmer has received
no notice of any charges having been pre-
ferred against him, or information as to the
grounds upon which he was suspended
from Office by Col. Browne. He has de-
manded an immediate and full investiga.
tion, and awaits the time when he can
meet his accusers face to face Two weeks
have passed since his suspension, and he
is still left in the dark about the complaints
against him. The same may be said of
DIR. D. G. Fisher.


Messrs Thurlow and Culbert who were
arrested on last Friday week by Col.
Browne, have been released by him on
parole, without being informed that there
were any charges against them


We would like to know what this action
on the part Of Col Browne means. What
are the charges, and proof2 BY whom are
they preferred? ? Atwhose instigation were
the arrests made 2 When arc these gen
tlemen to have an opportunity for defence?
How long are they to suffer by this delay {?
Is there no limit to this unexplained in
justice


We ask these questions because, as a
loyal journal, we feel bound to give the
facts to an enquiring public, and because
we protest against the manner and DELAY of
this prosecution. If there are charges, let
the accused parties have hearing at once,
and if they are innocent, let them be re-
stored to their positions. The loyal people
are bound to stand by these gentlemen until
they are proved guilty,


Meantime not only the government but
Col. Brownies Office are in official corres-
pondence with Col Wilmer recognizing
him as the Provost Marshal, and remitting
large amounts of money to him for distri-
button.


1t is well for the public to know, and
Tor Col. Winners accusers to understand
distinctly, that his friends are not inactive
or Indifferent, but that they stand ready to
repel all the charges that copperhead malice
may invent. 1t may be that this attempt
to have revenge for the picnic arrests NAV
speedily recoil upon these disloyal instiga.
tors and show them that they cannot act
against the government and its friends with
impunity There is confident hope that a
policy of earnest, vigorous, speedy justice,
is to be adopted by the new President
which will deal with traitors not in arms as
well as those who are. Border State
treason is well known and understood bv
him, and he is not blind to its insOlepoe
and danger.
Year: 1865

The CELEBRATIoN.-We notice in the
Republican of yesterday, proclamation
from Mayor Marris, in which he announces
that the celebration Of our recent victories,
has been postponed indefinitely, in conse-
quence of the sad event which has occur
red at the National Capitol. We suggested


asst week that such a course would meet the
appreciation of our grief-stricken people,
and we are gratifed to know that those
having the matter in charge, have come to
a similar determination.


We wish we could as successfully i'm
press upon those havingIin charge the re
mains of our late lamented President, that
the proprieties of decency and common
humanity would be better observed by m
immediate discontinuanee OF the public
exhibition now being made of the corpse
from city to city, and instead thereof, 4
direct and rapid course to Springfield be
taken, so that the entombment might be
made more in consonance with the mourn
|ful occasion than now seems to be the case
Year: 1865

NEW JERSEY AT A BARGAIN. 1t is
said that the New Jersey Legislature is
holding back on the great constitution
al amendment in order to bring Con
gress to terms on the Camden and Am
boy railroad monopoly. 1t is probable,
therefore, that the ratification of said
amendment will be effected without
New Jersey, and then good-by, Camden
and AmbOy.
Year: 1865

OFF THE TRAcK.-The Troy and Mon
treal train arrived here yesterday morn.
ing about seven hours late In conse-
quence of two cars getting Off the track
just this side Of Eagle Bridge. The train
was moving very slowly at the time
and no serious injury was done.
Year: 1865

RUTLAND GAs.-If you depend upon
Rutland gas you may be sure of having
a light as "long as it holds out to
burn" (The period within which the
"vilest sinner may return" very fortu-
nately has no reference TO the above. J
If the gas suddenly falls you may be
sure Of being left In darkness length
of time only depending upon "circum-
stances over which you have no con-
troll"


If you inform the companys agents
that the gas viii not run through the
pipes and they offer their-sympathy,
without any hesitation or gas, it will be
very consoling, especially if you belong
to that unfortunate class of humanity
who have to work all night, light or no
light.


If in regard to the advantage gener-
ally Of using Rutland gas, you think
you cant see it, perhaps you may be
able to with the aid of q lantern.
Year: 1865

THE INTERFERENCE WITH OUR


SCHOOLS.


We have not heard what has been the
fate ofthe bill lately introduced into the
Legislature of this State and proposing
to interfere with the conduct of our schools
in the city by excluding clergymen from
our board of education. We presume
that it will become law. A majority SO
blind and foolish as to pass resolutions
refusing to accept the amendment to the
Constitution recently proposed by Con-
gress, resolutions which have made the
State the scorn of tile whole country
majority which is the legitimate and
worthy successors of that which welcomed
rebel commissioners, refused to aid en.
listments, did what it could to keep men
out Of the army, declined to help the
suffering families of soldiers aud would
not permit us--iar as they could prevent
ito help them; who would not put
even fence around the honored graves Of
the heroes who had died for us such a
crew may he expected to 10 anything
which is base, anything which is disgrace
lul it flies to the mean and contemplate
as buzzards to carbon We expect them
to pass this bill It would not be becom-
ing in them not to pass it. We have
been careful to speak of the majority be-
cause we know exactly where the repre-
sentatives of New Castle county stand
and what their opinions are in regard to
this and similar legislation accomplished
by the delegates from the counties Of Kent
and Sussex they are indignant and
ashamed but powerless


We have taken considerable pains 10
find out the origin Of this bill and who
were the persons preparing it. As we
are informed The thing was concocted
here, drafted we ave not certain where,
but carried to Dover by certain lawyer
practicing in this city. These individuals
did not find it cxpedient to approach the
representatives from this county with it,
but placed it in the hands of one from
the lowest part Of the State


We might give some names in counec-
tion with the matter, but we will not.
We assure the public however that the
persons who have had this bill in charge
are not such as they would select to care
for the education of their children.


They are pointed out as fit guardians
Of the young neither by their religion or
their general character. When a man
has been compelled to resign lis church
connections to escape prosecution or dis
eipline, no reasonable person would expect
him TO make himself busy in a matter
which affects the training of our youth.
1t would seem that such man should
shrink from publicity and by modesty
and careful discretion endeayor quietly
10 help and not hinder the welfare of the
Year: 1865

community. But prOpriety is not to be
expected from such persons. The present
case, we are rightly informed, is an
example. Is II that disappointment at
haviIg been defeated int election for the
Office from which he now seeks to eject
his rival still rankles in his bosom Or
is it merely political animosity writhing
under defeat and disappointment that
makes the occasion! In respect to
another person who has boasted of being
prominent in this matter, We will simply
say that 'tyfiefy though it be m@'coj
and goes piping aud iddling about, will
not be deemed by this community exactly
the thing to control schools or ministers.


The special provision Of this proposed
Law that no teacher shall be removed
from her situation without IA vote Of
two thirds of the. Board thereupon" will,
when explained, let the public at once
into the secret Of thus attack upon the
three clergymen who now are members of
the board Of education in this city. 1t
would seem that the Board some time
since discovered that one of the teachers
was not merely sympathetic with the
rebellion but was open mouthed and
blatant in her reasonable talk before the
children Of the school. Parents, true
hearted to the country, hearing the re-
ports Of their children who felt outraged
at the reasonable talk they we're com.
PEELED to listen to, brought their COM
plants TO members Of the Board. The
result was that when this teacher applied
for higher post, the Board declined to
give it to her. No teacher has ever been
removed, though as We fear there are
some who have for the same cause de-
served dismissal.


The known patriotism Of the clergymen
Of the Board at once marked them in the
estimation Of certain traitorous men as
the cause of this endeayor TO keep treas.
sonable teashing out of our schools. They
knew well enough that this community
know and have confidence in it's ministers
and would be likely to keep them or men
like them in Office. Their only resource
was with the aid of their dlsloyal asso.
ciates in the other counties to pass law,
which should take the matter out of the
hands of those whose children are to be
affected by it. Hence this bill.


The people Of this county are just now
powerless to prevent its passage, but as
public journalist we feel bound to indi
cate the origin and the aaimss of the
transaction. We shall help the public
mark the men who thus strike at Their
interests and honor; by and by the time
will come to make them feel the power o.
an indignant community.
Year: 1865

ILLSEsS Or TUE GoyERNoR.-We regret
to learn that Governor Cannon is confined
to his room BY an attack of slow fever. We
trust he will soon be able to resume his
duties again in his wonted yigor and health.