smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1862

one / met contained one man whose fixed
face and rigid limbs bespoke him long since
corpse, while alongside hy a wounded
man, but so feeble from protracted exposure
and loss Of blood as to have little or no
idea of what was beside him. A little fur
ther on l came to no less than eight bodies
lying in one group, whose home-spuu jeans
well told for which side they had spent
their life blood Still further on bodies
were scattered about on all sides. Let one
turn his eyes where he would, they were
sure to rest on some CORY corpse. Grey
coats and blue were scattered about in close
proximity-sbowing full well the desperate
character of the conflict. In one or two
instances noticed the dead bodies of those
who had evidently died in mortal combat,
one with the other, but now both alike at
rest. A surprising number of both federals
and rebels had been shot in the head, COW
ering them with gore, and in many instances
give them most horrible appearances, and
still others we're completely riddled with
balls. Wandering about through the dense
thickets where, for the most part, the battle
was most fercely waged, were quite num-
Der of soldiers, both federals and confeder-
*te, attracted by curiosity to see the scene
Of their previous exploits, or to search for
some missing comrade who had probably
been left on the fatal fed. In some in
stances the expected body was discovered,
and silently buried in some retired nook, in
others the search was in vain, and it per-
haps was left to moulder in the depth of the
thickets where its spirit had taken its fight.


A "Toung An'erica" iSoldier.-Coming
into little open field into the woods which
had evidently been the scene of the hottest
portion of the fight found but one living
mortal among the dead. On approaching,
| found this person mere stripping with
the garb of federal soldier, and at least,
in his own estimation, just now, pretty
formidable one at that. DO you see that
old secesh J" said be, pointing to a stalwart
body at least six feet in length stretched
out few feet from him. "Well, I killed
him." and with evident pride he went on
tell me how the dead enemy was the color
bearer of rebel regiment, and as was lying
there beside that stump, had taunted him
with being an Abolit;onist, and told him
"to come out of there" He did come out,
and to the sad detriment of his Goliah- like
antagonist. The boy had come mile or
more from his camp to get glimpse at his
fallen foe.
Year: 1862




We commend the following article TO the
attention Of those interested in getting up
an Agricultural Society in Western Kansas.
We already have society of the kind
started in this county, and with fair pros
pect of success. If the members should,
however, become of the opinion that it
would be for the benefit of the object they
have in view to unite with the citizens of
Riley county, We would advise them SO
to do:


DEAR UNION: Observing in your paper
some articles on agricultural subjects, l
inferred that your paper was in part devo
ted to the interests of that important subject
l therefore concluded to inform your readers
through your columns, that a meeting of
the farmers of this region of country, will
be held in Manhattan, on Saturday, the
22nd day of March, 1862, for the purpose
of forming an Agricultural Society. l am
not authorized to speak for that meeting
further than any individual having at heart
the interests of agriculture and horticulture
in Western Kansas but see no impropri-
ETY. whatever, in suggesting to the citizens
residing in other counties than Riley, to
meet in Manhattan on that day and partici-
pate in its deliberations, as the meetings of
that Society could be held in other counties.
What l mean is, that the meeting can
adjourn to meet at Junction City, Ogden
or any other place, as the majority may
determine. Those who feel an interest in
the advancement of this important science,
are perhaps not numerous enough to have
an organized society in every county, at
least for some time, therefore an agricultur-
al and horticultural society could be formed
for Western Kansas. l have merely made
this suggestion so that those interested can
act as their sentiments upon the matter may
suggest. Truly yours,


A. NJ. BURNS.
Year: 1862

number, with few exceptions, fraternized
with our men in the most agreeable manner,
and denounced their leaders in the bitterest
terms. Misled BY politicians at FIRST. and be.
trayed BY Generals, they have become mos,
thoroughly disgusted with the bogus Con
federacy. and desire to withdraw from it at
once. Many Of these same men were
imbued with the idea that allegiance to
their respective States was paramount to
that of the General Government, and where
their State government Led there they was
bound to follow. Seeing now the fallacy Of
this political doctrine. and that its conse-
quences are anarchy and desolation, they
are ready to renounce it and return to their
homes, acknowledging the Constitution as
the supreme law of the land.


When it is found that this is not an
Abolition war-not war to trample upon
or annul the rights of Southern citizens,
but one topreserve the rich legacy bequeath-
ed to US by our forefathers, to preserve and
keep inviolate those principles which are a
terror to despots and beacon-light to the
down-trodden and oppressed-to uphold the
liberty earned by the long suffering aud
bloodshed of the Revolution, and render
America what it has been, an asylum for the
refugees from the tyranny of kings, then
will the people of the South rally around
the old flag, with renewed assurances of
the blessings of the Federal Govern
ment; and our country, purified and
cleansed, as the gold by fire, will stand
brighter and more glorious among the
nations, taking the lead in the worlds pro-
gress, and spreading its protecting arms
over the oppressed of all the earth.
Year: 1862




the people should take, and have enlisted
for her defence. But, after all, it is easy
to see that deep down in their hearts is
still an earnest longing for the old flag, and
the old days of peace and prosperity. They
freely say that they are tired of the unnat-
ural conflict; that althoug b they did fight,
and had their Generals not confessed them.
selves whipped, would have continued to
fight, to the best of their ability, (aud
think none of our troops at Donelson will
be disposed to doubt their ability still,
now that the thing is over, they are ready
to quit. Officers with whom have con-
versed have assured me that they have no
objection whatever to a re-establishment of
the Union on the old basis.


Ptlloe and Foyd.-The feeling against
Pillow and Floyd for SO bascly desertine
the troops is intense-particularly the latter
They have no hesitation whatever in calling
Floyd "an old thief and coward" and in
bestowing upon him other worse epithets
unmentionable to ears polite. And what,
too, would the demi-god of the conspiracy
have said could be have yesterday heard one
of his soldiers, in response to an attempt
on the part of an ardent brother Missis-
sippian to raise cheer, contemptuously
say: "Jef. Davis be damned; he's played
oas!" There was truth in it, nevertheless;
and the people of the South seem to be in
. good way to more fully understand it.


The Battle Ground-Out on the ground
to the South / found many sad evidence
Of the contest of Saturday. The anbu-
lanccs were busily going to and fro, bring.
ing in the dead and wounded. The first
Year: 1862

WE have never believed that we can restore
the Union of our fathers by the sword. We know
it can never be done MUysURie Express.


We have always believed that if occasion re-
quircd it, this Union could be restored by the
sword. Old Andrew Jackson thought SO on u
certain occasion, when very rebellous State
gave notice of intention to quit. Aud large
majority of the people of this nation now believe
that it can be done, the editor of the Marysvile
E1press to the contrary, Notwithstanding. And
the continued successes of the loyal army of the
Union over treason and rebellion, more and more
satisfies us that it lOW be done.
Year: 1862

From our exchanges we learn that the prospect
for fruit in the northern part Of the State Is poor
The late spring and cold weather have injured it,.
Grass VdLiey National.


It's mistake The only announcement we
have seen in regard to the destruction Of fruitby
late frosts has come from the lower Countless
For two years past the late fross have killed
most of the fruit in Trinity This year it has es
capped, and apple, pear, peach, plum, cherry nee
tarine and apricot trees arc fairly groaning un-
der the extraordinary burden of fruit. great
amount of fruit will be raised in Trinity county
the present year. The trees, having done Moth
ing but grow for the last two or three seasons,
are in excellent condition for bearing now.
Year: 1862

OUR deceased uncle says a humorous writer,
was the most polite gentleman in the world He
was making u voyage on Il river, and the boat
sank. He got his head above water for once,
took off his hat and said " Ladies and gentle
men, you will please to excuse me ?" aud down
he went.
Year: 1862

MoGE RAIN MORE RAIN The vast quantity
Of snow that is still piled up in the mountains
and sends FORTH as it melts, its moisture upon
the wales below this is caught up by the sun
condensed again and carried over wide portion
of the State in gentle rains aad mists. We shall
have rains every month this summer, - California
Farmer.


We only hope the prophecy may prove true
and that this neck of the woods may come for
q share of these promised monthly rains.
Year: 1862

LIVELY TMEs.-Last Monday morning over
three hundred mules were loaded up and started
for the North. principally for Weaverville, from
the warehouse Of Pierce, Church Co.-Rcd
Bluff Beacon.


We have had ample evidence Of the truth of
the above statement for ten days past. Heavily
loaded trains have arrived daily, and still only
a small portion Of the freight awaiting transpor-
taton can be brought Many of our merchants
arc waiting for teams to commence running and
consequent fall in freight. Packers charge
four and five cents from the Bluffs, now.
Year: 1862

WARM.-FOr the benefit of the corn
crop and in order to give the farmers . chance
to make their hay. the weather has become
decidedly hot Thermometer went up 10 20
degrees in the shade yesterday. During the
middle Of the day. the public kept out Of the
sun - much Is possible. Trade was dull.
Mosquitoes are beginning to make their ap-
Dearanc0
Year: 1862

Ice CREAM.-We hope our readers
will bear in mind that Mrs. Lewis is still in
the ice cream and confectionery business. at
her old place on Perry street, near Second,
where she is prepared to furnish the above
luxury at all times, of the very best quality.
Mrs Lewis is deserving of good patronage,
and We hope our friends will call there often.
Year: 1862

took them to town and sold them or the
street for dollar. With the dollar be-
bought q sheep. This sheep brought him
a lamb, and her fleece brought him another
dollar. The next spring he had two sheep,
two lambs, and 9 yeariing sheep. The
three aeeces be sold for three dollars, and
bought three more sheep. he now had
six, with a fair prospect. He worked
where he found opportunity, for hay, corn
aud OATS, and pasturing for his sheep. BE
took the choicest care Of them and soon had


flock. Their wool enabled him to buya p


pasture for. them, and by the time be was
tweuty-oae; he had q fair start in life, and
all from the quarter he earned sins Ole day.
Year: 1862

Corn CReP.-In view of the present
condition of affairs, and what they must
continue to be, l may be excused for pre-
senting for your consideration view of the
subject which deem of much importance,
and which I have not yet seen presented.


The Constitution of the Ccufederacy, and
that of the State of Georgia, both allow
that private property may be taken for pub
lie use, upon the tender of reasonable COM
pensatiou. Now, the Commissary Depart
ment of the army must be supplied, if eve
ry bushs! of corn be taken from every crib,
and the laat pound of meat from every
smoke house in the land. Suppose cotton
planters make but light changes from their
usual modes of planting, does not every one
see that the plantsr himself may be the
principal sufferer from such course -? The
public authorities may demand and will
have, all his supplies, although h they may
be but sufficient for his own use. The
principle of self.iuterest, therefore; Gas we'll
as that Of patriotism apd public spirit,) re.
quires that each planter should plant large
ly of breadstuffs, exclusively for public use
and consumption. This is the only plan
that the planter can adopt in the present
emergency, in order to meet the demands
of the country, which he cannot avoid, were
he inclined to do so, and the demands Of
those who are dependent upon him; hi'
own family may suffer by his pursuing any
other. HOWELL COBB.
Year: 1862

HINTS TO FARMERS AND MILLERs.-
Careful observation for many years estab-
lished the fact that horse fed on ground
grain will last and work quarter longer
than be will if fed on unground corn, oats,
and other whole grain. The first named
will be as young and as serviceable when
Year: 1862




@- Extract of q letter dated Manches-
ter, February IA, 1852.


If you are not to be united again, the
war will be continued, and the suffering Of
the South, no doubt, will be very great ;
but if if you are as one man, why then,
although the war will be protrscted, your
independence is secured War is a ter
rible alternative but this is no time for you
or auy of your people to shrink from it,
I am sorry to say you can expect no aid
from this country. The people sympathize
with you, and the mass deprecate the war
waged 80 ruthlessly against people con-
tending for the right of self.government,
which seems to them to have oeeu express.
lily guaranteed by the great American Dec
laration Of Independence; but the English
people will support their Government in
the stand they have taken, and will main
tain strict neutrality. You will see no
interference between you; they will watch
with great interest your struggle for indie
pendence; but rely upon it, you can have
no aid from England. Lord Derby and
Earl Russell understand each other fully.
Excuses are made for the slim blockade,
and Lord Lyons has been instructed to say
it is satisfactory; therefore, nerve your.
selves for the great contest, and pray
God you may win We have q stock Of
525, ,740 bales in Liverpool SO cotton ii
not scarce. There is great reduction in
the consumption With what American
cotton there is on hand, aud with what
your venturesome ones may run the block
ade and send US, We hope to get along until
the fall Mr.. Seward has assured our Gov
erument that by that time you will have
quietly submitted to his authority. l dou''
believe it, but this is the assurance.
Year: 1862

sixteen years old as the latter will be at
twelve. Not only the grinding teeth Of a
horse wear ont prematurely by this excess
Of jaw work in grinding hard corn, but the
mill often barely cracks the kernels, and
only the moiety of the nourishment in the
grain is extracted in its passage through
the alimentary canal While the muscu-
lar labor of grinding so much grain in the
lifetime of horse is considerable, the loss
10 food consumed is far greater than the
market value of the animal, by its not be.
ing fully digested. The loss of feeding
unground corn to oxen, COWS and hogs il
generally more than in feeding horses.
Year: 1862

FoRT WALLA WALLA CORRESPONDENCE
Our Young friends correspondence has been
received and we give tia place in this week S
issue. We would be pleased to hear from
him as often as he can make it convenient
to write.
Year: 1862




Pacific RAILRoAp.-The passage of a
Pacific Railroad Bill through Congress, is
cause for hearty congratulation to the people
of this coast, provided the law contains a
Hye Railroad. We will have to wait several
weeks before copy of the law will arrive
(assuming that it will become such,) so that
the public may be informed as to its provi-
sions. The bill may have been materially
amended since its original passage in the
House, and therefore more likely to engage
Railroad capi'alists-for it was the opinion
in we'll informed circles, that in it's original
shape there was no Railroad ia the BILL
Again there is a great want of faith in the
Government being able TO assume heavy
money responsibility in this work, at the
present time, when the resources Of the ma
ton are taxed to the utmost to sustain war
the end of which may yet be distant.


But the passage Of any Railroad bill thro'
Congress, is an encouraging event for the
Pacific slope, and let US hope that there is
really locomotive in it.
Year: 1862


says:


Maj. Bidwel is engaged in opening road
from his Landing on the Sacramento river
near Chico, to Honey Lake Valley, via, Big
Meadows; with view of securing for that
route the trsde and travel to the Humboldt
mines and also to make the route such rs
will induce the emigration over the Plains
to take it in preference to any other. Thus
we see other counties besides Ell Dorado are
looking forward to the trade and trave, Of
Nevada Territory to enribh them. Already
have the citizens of Placer County entered
upon system of improvements which must
eventually secure the greater portion Of that
trade; but there is business for all.
Year: 1862

Members or Congress Elect.


AS far as the returns have reached US, the in
dications are that yesterday was a great tri-
umph for conservatism in this State and the
other loyal States Of the North in which cleo
tions have been held.


II, upon the receipt Of the full returns, this
intelligence should be conirmed-as there is
every probability it will be-it is the consumma-
ton of that silent counter revolution which has
been going forward almost unobserved-the re-
suit OF the calm deliberation OF the people,
without agitation or excitement Of any kind.
Neither public meetings nor the press have had
anything to do with it. 1t is the spontaneous
expression of the popular will. The change ID
one Of the most wonderful in the history Of
politics for its rspidity and extent, and men in
power ought to be admonished by it in time.


The radicals, knowing that their days are
numbered, and that the general sentiment Of
the country as well as the constitution is against
them, are becoming very violent Within o
few days one Of the most distinguished repub-
lican members Of the House Of Represen-
tatives, anticipating the overwhelming de-
feat Of abolitionism, has declared that the
radicals, including himself, did not care
aig for the result Of the present elections; that
though they are in . minority, they have the
purse and the sword in their hands till Decsm-
ber, 1868, and that they will use both in def
ance of public opinion, and inaugurats .
"reirn of terror This Is the dictate Of des-
peration. To brave the popular will is mad
ness on the part Of all who do not mediate the
establishment Of military despotism by some
treacherous coup d'etat. But the radicals are
only playing the game of bluff No matter
what they may threaten, they will net dare, in
the face Of the fat Of the people, uttered at the
ballot box, to carry out any such extreme mea-
sures; and If they did, the President supported
by the people, would set them at defiance, and
resist their revolutionary and reasonable de-
Now, as II is evident that the republican
party, including the majority Of the present
Congress do not possess the confidence Of the
country, 1t is highly important that Mr.. Lincoln
who is the President Of the whole nation, and
| not of faction, be enlightened as to what arc
| tbe wishes and determination Of the sovereign
people. The elections have done this TO a Ger
tain extent; but they ought to be followed
up by public meetings, and more particularly
Year: 1862

THE DEMoRAIIZINo INFLUENCE OF POLITICS.
The effect of political life upon the morals is
sadly deleterious. There Ii the case of our
friend Thurlow Weed, for example. Thurlow
Weed is naturally capital sort Of . fellow.
In private life he would scorn the base idea of
a falsehood In his dealings between gentle
man and gentleman he would never think Of
telling an untruth. In his Intercourse with the
ladies-God bless them-he is perfectly honest
and candid, and his delicate, delicious compli-
ments are sweetened not only with the flowers
of imagination and fancy, but also with the in
efFable odors Of truth. But when Thurlow
Weed dabbles with politics and politicians, be-
hold what changed man he becomes. We
stated the other day that he and other friends
of Secretary Seward had predicted Wads-
worth's defeat On Monday evening, just be-
fore the election, and obviously with an intent
to influence the election, Mr.. Weed comes
out in card denying that he had ever made
such prediction This is very, very shocking.
Thurlow Weed knows as well as we do that
what we asserted was quite true. Why will he
allow politics to thus lead him astray from the
plain paths Of virtue? Raymond, of the Times,
when accused Of writing letters to Wadsworth
prognosticating Seymour's election, honestly
avows that "during the earlier stages Of the
canvass he may have expressed apprehensions
of the result" Why could not Thurlow Weed
initiate this csndor and be as moral as Raymond,
who IS as truthful as Abelard? Or why cannot
Thurlow Weed be as virtuous as we, who al
ways say what we mean and do what we say
pay all our debts without discount, and serve
our country without any sins Of omission or
commission-fvs per cent or otherwise? Alas !!
the demoralizing influences of politics WILL we
fear, prevent Weed from ever. being transplantsd
to Paradise.
Year: 1862

J,oR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY
little Farm Of about 70 acres OF the best quality
OF Long Island land in the beautiful village OF Stony Brook


cellar and ac large barn granary fowl ward good fenc


abundance OF fruit trees several ciuches ana
schools in the vcniy tive acres heavy woodland splendid
of the Sound accessible ~ rail aud water Lakeland
suit purchaser. Call to-day at owARDS 81 Maiden lane,
Year: 1862

B@A correspondent of the Springfield
Mass Republican, with the army on
the Rappahannoek, tells some pretty
hard stories of the bread dealt out them.
Some of it was packed last May, and
during its travels on the Peninsula took
in dodgers. Some of the boys declared
that the insects were purposely put in the
bread to save mule transportation, and
that when the commissary wished to
transport the bread, he simply whistled
and it came itself Another story was
that four crackers were seen on battalion
drill one evening, going through the
the boys brought lot of crackers which
were uneatable to the commissary to be
exchanged. He was told to lay them
down and take others, when he very
honestly asked, Hadn't I better hitch
'em?"
Year: 1862

An ENGINEER CORPS or ONE OF OUR CITY MI
"A itia regiments has few vacancies which open
applicants who good practical men, Those only will be
received who viii do good duty who will study and who
ocet inches in height The regiment one Of thebcst in
the city, and the scers havc the experience of actual
vice in the held Address Engineer Corps box 25 Herald
Office


e UNIFORM OF THE EIGHTH REGIMENT N Y. S
"A NJ; also Turning Lathe; also Sofas, Arm
Chairs Covering furniture and
wood veneers very cheap Apply at 203 Third avenue,
basement
Year: 1862

will require something more than rumors to
destroy our faith in his integrity"


In relation to the Secretary of the Interior
himself, the testimony Of those best qualified
to Judge is unanimous that the Cabinet does
not contain more upright. methodical, and en-
ergctic officer. While this is his character as
regards the administration of the multiiarious
duties of his particular Department, the iutelll-
geDce, decision, and ability contributed by him
to the war counsels Of the Government have
been unqucstioned, and fruitful Of good results.
In justice to the Secretary, we ought to add
an acknowledgment of the important aid and
encouragement extended by him to the law
officers Of the United States, here and else
where, in the series of prosecutions against tho
African save-trade which eliminated in the
first capital conviction and execution under the
laws for TIE suppression Of that revolving crime.