smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1860

PROPOSE to sell upon favorable terms exchange


for city property, the remainder my premises In the
suburbs consisting Of well built Dwelling Of eight
cellars servants houses, Stables &c. and between eleven
twelve Of superior garden land will sell the dwell
ing and about five separate from the remainder Of the sy


desired These premises adjoining he grounds sold BY
last spring Of about IS 10 per FOOT less by half
than ground equal distance from the square, and equally de-
sable in other respects selling for teng the occupied
formerly residence and rented for the present
Bostck, ESQ, Also,
Year: 1860

Our Theatre Building undergoing repairs
and being reftted, and when completed we shall
have both Theatre and Public Hall unsurpassed
by any in the State. Several enquiries having been
made of US of late by travelling companies as to
when the Theatre would be in condition to use,
we would urge upon our Masonic friends its early
completion We them they are losing
some good dividends, for there is now first class
travelling company in the State who would take a
three weeks lease if it were in condition to
Those gentlemen having it in charge deserve
much credit fo< the projected improvements, for,
when completed it will be not only an ornament and
an honor to Newberr but viii afford great conve-
nience to citizens for public meetings lectures
balls, sc. We suppose that the want of prompt
the part of workmen and the severity of the
weather have done much to retard the progress of
the work. We trust however that it will be finished
at early day, for almost dying fey sboac
of some Kind When the repairs are completed We
shall give full description Of both the 1hetFc and
he fDU
Year: 1860

Mr.. Editor ri have understood, that desire
has been expressed in high quarters, that there
should be general expression of opinion upon
this important subject My own views are, that
it is the duty of rulers to watch with jealous
ear the interests of the people, and to industrious
ly inform themselves of the state OF affairs, and
if in their opinion call of the Legislature be nee
essary, let them take the responsibility and pub
ish the call These are the times for the exhibit
ton of those tacksonian virtues. energetic action,
and the fearless assumption of responsibility
Our rulers need not hesitate or fear to lead, the
people will follow. believe that public senti-
ment in this section of tine State approves of an
Immediate call of the Legislature. We are an2-
ious to see North Carolina in the present cri-
sis assume with her sister Southern States, at
ttude of calm and dignifed readiness to meet
every threatening danger. North Carolina is a
conservative State, she never acts precipitately
she is cautious and deliberate but firm, and what,
ever she may do, will tell powerfully on the fate
of this Republic


The State should be put in a complete state of
military preparation for any emergency. 1t is
absolutely necessary to remodel our MALTA sys-
tenn and to put into immediate, active operation,
an efficient military organization. The most i'm
proved arms for infantry and artillery should be
placed in the hands of the people, and we do not
think it would be unwise for the State to estab-
lish among the iron mines and coal fields of Deep
River a manufactory of arms.


The Governor has said that he is powerless,
yet feels the necessity of prompt action. Doubt
less he is anxious to see the ''Old North
State range herself up along side of Virginia
and South Carolina, who now stand i'll military
preparation far in advance. If action be neces-
sary and the Legislature only act let the leg
islature be called.
Year: 1860

The following paper, explanatory of the language
contained in the latter part of the above report
offered by Messrs: Clark and uion, two cfthe
bers of said committee


The Undersigned. who constitute in part, the com
willing to nerpose any obstacle in the way Of
ceSsful ue to the objects 4 ths Menr most res
pectfully ask leave to state however that WHILE per
maps, no very strong objection be urged to the
language in which tile latter part of the report Is
set forth when submitted to the rules of st let con
struction yet they desire, on the topics evidently
embraced within its scope and meaning, to occupy
position at once more certain and better defined.
They have joined in with their fellow -citizcns of
the County of Craven to establish ii tfmer basis
the Volunteer Companies of the town of Newbern
and organize and strengthen the militia system OF
the State not from any emotions of fear for their
erty honor which recent events to others mig
seem well calculated to inspire, but from their be


lief in the advantages to be derived. at all times,
from Il well regulate ed domestic police and IN the
ces.ty under government like ours, where it is the
universally approved policy not to maintain large
standing armies, of well disciplined force to take
the field, at moments warning, in defence of the
rights and honor of the whole country.


The undersigned, while they disavow entirely any
intentions or desire to attribute to others willing
eably indicate their adherence to the land
marks erected by the founders of the Republic, by
dscountenanting, though humble their position and
Influence, the formation OF geographical or sectional
parties whether at the North or the South, because


they believe they have the most direct tendency to
supernduce the very Gala nifty which all avOWedly
deplOre and are deeply anxious to aFert.


They are of the opinion that there is conservatism


in the country, among men of all parties, abundatly
sufficient to Shield it from the fatal results Of ntes
tive tomfnotions or civil strife; and they far
from being willing; by the commission of any act or


the uterance of any word, to do violence to that
tonal spirit, on the continued existence of which de
pends both our prosperity anu happiness as nation
and as individuals.


Thus much the undersigned felt ct nstrained to ex
press, not from any intention to inpugn the motives
of others. question their patriotism, but from a
sense of Justice to themselves, and the sentiments
which they honestly entertain.


They sincerely trust that the work, in which al
present are engaged, may prosper even beyond the
sangune expectations of its most devoted friends
and, to this end they pledge themselves and then
most untiring exertions.


CiIAS. G.. CLARK
II 7. GUION.
Year: 1860

The line Of steamers advertised to run between
Newbern, Norfolk and New York were to commence
regular trips, thought, about the first ofJanuary.
This is the 7th day of the month and we hear moth
ing said abont them. Are we to have them or not
Our ession is that the line might be made to pay
if properly managed, as doubt not it will be by
those who have it in charge.


Wilmington we see is moving in the matter of team
communication with New York and iftie line through
the Canal is to fail we go for direct to New York
outside Of this we shall say more at some future
time
Year: 1860

We publish, with pleasure, the communication
of prominent citizen over the signature of "An
Old Line Democrat" in today's paper We
agree too with the writer as to the duty of those
in authority assuming the possibility of prompt
action whenever, in their Judgment, the exigencies
of the times demand it, and we do not hesitate to
say that were we Governor of the State of North
Carolina and deemed called session of the Leg
islature necessary and expedient, we would wait
for no expression of sentiment by the people, but
would assume the responsibility and command
them to assemble. 1t is not only at this time but
at all times that the public veal requires men to
rule over us who possessed of the Jacksonian
nerve to rely their own judgment regardless of
consequences and act in obedience to the dictates
of duty. Therefore we apprehend that there can
be no difference of opinion as to the duty of the
Executive to call the Legislature together provi-
ded he deems present Legislative action necessary
for the safety Of our interests. Thus far we are
with our friend; but to the necessity for call
ed session at this time we differ with him. We
can see no such necessity. Let the people of the
State go on quietly, they have commenced, in
the work Of arning and assuming position to
defend their rights and their homes in case of at
tempted oppression, and then let the Legislature
at its next regular session, by the appropriation
Of money from the public treasury and whatever
other means it may deem right and proper place
the State in such state of preparation to meet
emergencies as then may be deemed necessary.
" hatcver may be the result Of the struggle
going on at Washington, the les of March 1861
will have passed before there will be any necessi
ty Tor united Southern action. We are in no dam
GER OF federal oppression while James Buchanan
retains his seat.
Year: 1860

rHA-tSG.-These cold days affording the bows
"n fine sport in skating We have noticed


cry morning this week going out with skates


ELF arms IN quest of some neigh boring pond
~. they could have hours recreation
Yesterday morning, We noticed a.young gentleman
approaching the" Neuse with huge pair of skates.
evident y intending to try the strength of narrow
sheet OF ice skirtlng the edge ofthat noble stream
Year: 1860




No RIGHT TO ENDoRsE.--A cotenporary thinks
the following worth the serious consideration of
business men:


failure of the first party to meet his obligation
will render the creditors the eldorser liable &c
loss in consequence of such endorsement.


2. He has no right to endorse for another man
unless he make provision for meeting such obli-
cations.


3. He has right to endorse unless he fully
intends TO pay what he promises to, promptly, in
case the first party fails to do Few endorscrs
prepare to do this.


4. His relations to his family demand that he
shall not obligate himself TO oblige another, SIM
ply at the risk of tefrauding depriving them of
what belongs to them.
5. lie shall never endorse or become response
BILE for any amount without security is furnished
by the first party 1t should he made hnsinoso
tfansaction-Iarely a matter of friendship. 1t is
equivalent to the loan of capital to the amount of
the obigaton and the same prccaution should be
taken to secure 1t.


g. A man has no more right to expect another
to endorse his note without rccompcnse than to
expect an insurance company to insure his house
his life gratutously.


T. 1t is good business policy for to ask
another to endorse his note promising to accom-
odatc him in the same manner. The exchange
Of signatures may have and usually does have.
very unequal value. 1t is better to secure to him
the amount, and exact like security for the
amount of the responsibility incurred


g. 1t is better to do a business that will involve
no necessity for asking granting such favors,
making such exchanges. 1t is always safe
and just to do
Year: 1860

You smooth the tangles from my hair
With gentle touch and tender care,
Add count the years ore You shall mari;
Bright silver threads among the dark
Smiling the while to hear me say,
"Youll think Of this again, some day.


Some day
do not scorn the power of Time,
Nor count on years of fndelcss prime.
But no white CLEANS will ever shine
Among those heavy locks Of mine
All, laugh as gaily as you may
You'll think of this again, some day.


Some day
Some day II shall not feel as now,
Your soft hands rove about my brow
shall not slight your light commands,
And draw the long braids through my hands
shall be silent and obey
And you-you will not laugh that day


Some day!
know how long your loving hands
Will hnger with these glossy bands
Whom you shall weave my latest crown,
Of these thick braidings long and brown;
But you shall see no touch of gray
Adown their shining length that day;


Some day
And while your tears are falling hot
Upon the lips which answer not,
You'll take from those one treasured tress
And leave the rest to si!cntness-
Remembering that used to say,
You'll think of this again, some day,


Some day
Year: 1860

humor with herself, with the servants, with
everything. A dozen times she resolved to tell
her husband the cause of yesterdays anger but
the whole affair appeared so foolish to her now,
that as often she shrank from her task. She
felt that Frederick was now really vexed at her,
but what could she do? Every time she thought
of telling him the truth, she bushed with shame,
for her anger seemed SO childish.


Frederick, too, spent an unhappy morning.
He was hurt at his wife's refusal of her conf
dence, and kept taxing his memory to recolect
what he had said to offend her. But he could
not remember anything until his return to din
ner, when; as he entered the dining-room, his
remark of yesterday REQUIRED to him, and with
it the thought that this possibly might have
been the origin of the whole difficulty. He IL
stantly referred to his wife, and Ellen's eQabar-
rassed manner satisfied him he was right


"But how could that offend you? Yet will
not ask. was wrong to speak so hastily
though, believe me, never thought of reproach-
ing YOU


"Oh, it was very foolish, and let us say nc
more about it! said Ellen, hiding her face on
her husbands shoulder.


"But, my dear you should have told me the
cause of my offence last night; for if you had
nearly whole days unhappiness would have
Oeeu iett iHo.


II know I ought, but could not bring my
self to do so ; the whole matter seemed childish
to me, when l found that you really meant
nothing by your words And then you gre"
angry at mel"


II did feel your refusal to confde the cause
of your sorrow for whether or another was
the origin of it, I thought ought to know it
d. in future dearest, confde everything in me
you see how unhappy the want of it has made
us both Had you yesterday at dinner told mt
what had done, twenty-four hours of mutua
misery would have been avoided"


awe have learned lesson, and will have th
confidence in FUTURE" said Ellen 81 will neve
allow trihe to come between us and happiness
again"


"Nor l" said her husband and the promis'
thus mutually given was kept. Nowhere, il
consequence, is there a happier couple than El
len and Frederick.


1t would appear, at first, to be Incredible, ye
experiments prove that disagreement in sth
married relations generally has its origin irfS1m'
trife. Well does the poet say
s'Alas how light thing will move
Dissention between hearts that love ~
Year: 1860

B@-If men could find the fabled fountain
that is said to restore youth and health and
beauty, with what eagerness they would rush
to drink its waters Yet with scarcely less
.eagerness do they now rush to drink Of waters
that bring upon them premature old age and
disease, and loathsome ugliness.
Year: 1860

sorrow, bewailirg the fate of the "South-
the poor South the other with his latest ar
ticulation, blessed that Union which he believed
was to lie the assurance Of happiness to an Gun
Defined unlimited endless, perpetual posterty'
undefied.
Year: 1860

To KEEP BUTTER FREsH.-The Farm Jour
nal, a German paper, published at Allentown,
Pennsylvania, says that butter will remain fresh
and sweet for six months, and even longer, if
prepared in the following manner: Take but
ter as it comes from the churn, and wash the
buttermlk thoroughly out of it, then dry the
surface of the butter with a clean CLOTH break
into small pieces and pack it solid into crock.
The air must be entirely expelled. Setthecrock
in a kettle half filed with water, then place the
kettle over the fire until the water boils. While
boiling remove from the fire. and let the crock
remain in the water until cold.n Then place the
crock in cool place. The object in boiling is
to purify the butter and precipitate the milk,
which remains in it, previous to boiling, to the
bottom of the crock $50 H
Year: 1860

The Poor BoY-Don't be ashamed, my lad,
if you have patch on your elbow; it is no
mark of disgrace. 1t speaks well for yoursin-
dustrious mother. For our part we would rather
see a dozen patches on your jacket than hear
one profane or vulgar word escape from your
lips, smell the fumes of tobacco in your breath.
No good boy will shun you because you cannot
dress as well as your companion and if a bad
boy sometimes laughs at your appearance, say
nothing, my good ad but walk on. We know
many rich and good man who was once as
poor as you. Fear God, my boy, and if you
are poor, but honest, you will be respected 4
great deal more than if you We're the son Of a
rich man, and were addicted to bad habits.
Year: 1860

Coop ADVICE, NORTH OR SoUTH-A writer
in one OF OUT t5-estl.-r.a exc changes Clouds
Rural lMagazine-coses an artfcte- with rt.1vsY
truthful adn,onitory suggestions $50 thesecret
of successful farming may be summed up in a
nutshell. Plant good seed in good order, and
at the proper time Plant no more than can
be cultivated we'll. Suffer none of the crop to
waste after being made. Detract nothing from
you farm, but add to it. Make your meat and
bread at least at home, and it will work well
nine times in ten to make or have money before
it is bargained or promised for property. Cash
will command better trades, and free you from
throwing your crop on the market at an unfa-
vorable time, to meet a due debt"
Year: 1860

Another endorsement of the Citizens ticket
was made on Saturday night last AN endorsement
which shows unmistakably the drift of public SEN
timeut, and the increasing favor with which the
opposition to the self-styled " American ticket is
received by the people of New Orleans. In an
other column will be found report of a meeting
held at Turner's Hall, on Saturday night, partci-
pated in by gentlemen of all parties and all ma
tionalities," in which the Citizens movement was
enthusiastically sustained. Such " endorsements
as these show how the tide Of popular favor is
running. They will be followed up by an endorse
ment equally as emphatic on the day of election.


Some of the opposition TO the Citizens ticket
are busily engaged in depreciating its strength and
affect to believe that its defeat is already secured
Their own conduct attests the insinceTity OF their
professions. II they believed what they say, they
would hardly give themselves the concern that
they do about ii, nor would they be 80 painfully
solicitous about an event they already pretend is
settled and fixed. Their anxiety and distress Of
mind are the very best proofs Of their conscious
ness of the fact that the Citizens ticket is daily
gaining upon the favor Of the people, and will be
eventually crowned with signal and decisive
triumph. .


! One fact IS well established by the meeting on
Saturday night-even If there were any need o.
further proof of it. 1t is that the Citizens ticket
is movement altogether in the interest of the
people. 1t is gotten up without combinations
bargains or prospective arrangements. It is q
proposition to administer the City Governm ent
with reference solely to the wants Of the people


and in spirit Of the strictest impartality and JUS


tice to all. No wonder the people the 4 citizens
L nrla lonE xyifh
couragement upon the effort. In every respect o
fitness for the Offices for which they are respec


lively named, the nominees of the Citizens ticke
are admitted to be suitable and capabie and it il


the conviction Of this fact and the desire TO pro


mote the interests Of the city instead Of the inter


ests of individuals, that has aroused the enthusi


asm with which the Citizens movement is every
| where greeted.
Year: 1860

for that new in use. Meantime, and per-


haps permanently, the supply will so fully
meet the demand, that only those who are
favorably situated, who have wells which
furnish good article in large quantity
and pay little or no rent, will make large
sums of money by them


When we reflect that some 50,000,00O
of gallons of oil, of various grades, are used
annually in the United States, for pur-
poses which may be as well and more
cheaply secured by rock oils, and that Eu-
rope offers a still wider market for them,
quite as good as our ewn, we shall see
that there is little prospect of the rock oils
becoming wholly valueless, even if every
well should continue to flow with its max.
imum yield, and their number should be
greatly multiplied.


Whether each well will continue to yield
a constant quantity of oil if steadily pump
ed through series of years, is a more DIFF
6cult question than that of the market
or the aggregate supply. Its solution
must be matter of experiment.


The wells of India, and the banks of the
Caspian, have afforded a very large and
constant supply of oil for several hundred
years. The Petroleum springs of Hit,
from which the ancient 2sbYlonians took
the imperishable cement for their Cyclic
pean walls, still continue to flow; and the
same may be said Ofthe oil springs of Zan-
te, mentioned by HerOdOtus They yield
apparently as much to-day as they did
$500 years ago.


The steam pump may, and probably
will, drain local reservoirs, and its power
of suction may exceed the generative ca
pacity of limited areas. We must expect
that some wells will fail, but the history
of those largest and most successfully pump
ed in the oil region so nearly constant in
their yield, and affecting each other so lit
tie, gives satisfactory evidence that theirs
is no ephemeral function, and has inspired
a confidence in the permanence of oil wells
which is stronger than ever before