smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1863

From the following brief account OF
the "evening meeting" Of the democracy


following the convention--and which
we take from the freeman, we infer that
the peculiar patriotism of the party was
well sustained to the end. The Freeman
says


The speaking at the democratic meeting
last evening was pitched to the same key
as that used during the day, though, from
the number of speakers, it was more re-
markable for 0ariety than harmony in its
several parts. Mr.. Wylie--a rather balmy
appearing young lawyer of Massachusetts
went in ardently for Peace Peace on any
terms, closing with such pathetic and
poetical invocation for awhite robed
Peace" to rest in his bosom, that we did
not know but that that damsel would be
induced to fold her drapery about him.


Mr.. Plymplon of Windham county was
next, and after much travail, safely deliv-
cred of speech. We rather liked the
"old War Horse" Whatever might be
thought of his fitness for roadster, he
certainly evinced bottom, and will prove
invaluable as democratic wheel HORSE
Mr.. P. went in for saving the democratic
organization even if the country did 90 to
smash.


The Argus & Patriot declaimed finely
--pathetically --frantically-furiously It
thanked God that it had always, hereto
fore, belonged to the War Democracy.
The A. Il p. was voted S.hrick," got one
cheer and piece of another, and would
have got the full compliment if the cheer
ing hadn't "gin out.n


Our friend johnson of Mortified made
a very fine appeal to his brethren. He
was in for the war--upon Black Republi-
canism. He was bound to wipe out the
stain in Vermont and all over the world.
If he couldn't do it he would raise up and
educate generation that would. We
couldn't help thinking our friend would
be quite respectfully aged Methuselah
when he had accomplished the work
blocked out for himself before he sub
sided.


Taken as whole the meeting was a
successful as amusing as "Laughing
Gas" exhibtro, and we slept soundly last
night, feeling that the country was safe
for they said it was-.-the convention had
saved it.
Year: 1863

There is nothing new or reliable from Virginia or Tenne We are two weeks behind the times in regard to those States. We have nothing late from Vicksburg, and the only items of interest from there that no gUnboat or ram has succeed ed in passing the city. The armed boatthey have in the river below that point is the ferry boat that formerly piled in the river opposite the city. It was sent below for some purpose, and was either captured by. surrendered to, the federal force, which was below the city, on this side of the river. On this boat they have mouutci some gun. and stopped navigation. After the brilliant exploits of Galveston and Sabine Pass, we suppose it would be an easy matter to retake this little boat. There are steamers up the Red river and plenty of cotton bales. The rains have been a5undantabout ticks burg and must have interferred with and delayed army operations. The programme is nsw'dnder stood to be- that they will take pos tion with ther boats and batteries, an all their guns at They have missed a large army and navy around the gallant city and are seng to try the effect of hurng them, all at once, npon the dclences. And when they do it, they will nleet with repulse as decisive and more destructive than at Fredercks burg. If this is to be their policy it will take some time to get their army ill position, and ns the wet weather has retarded their operations, the fighting may not have commenced yet. -'

 In the meantime, the people of the north west are growing clamorous for peace. It is said th4t the legislatures of Ohio Indiana, Illinois and Ken lucky had ageed to meet Frankfort, on the 18th. It is understood that they will send delegates to Richmond and to Washington, to propose an ar mistice. The body of the people of Lincolndom are tired of the war will except no more sixty days drafts and declare that the war must be closed. $

 Every day that passes increases the discontentat the North and brings us that much nearer the end. We are still satisfied that the repulse atVicksbuig will break the backbone of the war;, The extremi- ties may wriggle for while, but the great anacon do will be cut to pieces,

 The execrable condition of the roads makes travel almost impossible, and the news is SOW in reaching us. The little that IS enabled to reach us is of the most hopeful and cheering import Without aid, except just God, without English or French intervention, but with the stent hearts and strcng of people resolved to be free, our independence is almost won. Weieok for news, ere long, that will gladden. all our hearts and cause every patriot to rejoice. Let possess our souls in patience and cheerful hope for our skies arc bright and brichtening.
Year: 1863

Events now transpiring in our National
aad State Governments give promise of a
more exalted and healthy state of public
opinion than ever before pervaded the great
mass of the people. While investigating
committees of Congress are actively at work
in bringing to light the vast swindling in
Government contracts-our principal militia
ry commanders are winnowing out of the ranks
Of the army hundreds of incompetent and
disloyal officers, to give place to more eff
cieat and honest men, who feel the importance
of crushing out this Infamous rebellion, and
making ready to put the war through
in such a manner as to ensure speedy
peace.


From the General Government we turn to
our own State Government, and there we see
an effort being made to expose the corruption
and bribery schemes which have for twelve
long years acted as an incubus upon the po-
litical prosperity of this lovely State, and
exposing and holding up the guilty parties
to the scorn of all good citizens, thereby en-



preferment. over the drunken and besotted
tricksters who have heretofore won their way
to preferment by their dishonest practices.-
Let this case be pursued hereafter through
out the State, in every department, and let
no man be intrlsted with any Office within
the gift of the people, unless he be above re-
proach in moral conduct and honesty of in
tention. We do not ask, nor do we expect
that every officer will so discharge his duties
as to be above bold attacks from persons who
| have sinister motives for his overthrow, but
let every officer show that he is deeply inter-
ested in preserving our institutions in their
purity. ard the prosperity of his constitu-
ents protected from the machination of
politicians who would sacrifice the vital
principles of freedom to their individual ad-
vancement, and they will surely Min the
confidence and regard Of the great masses of
the people.


And here let US remark that the people Of
each county in the State will soon be called
upon to cast their votes for judicial officers,
to fill the vacancies soon to be made by the
ope, alton of amendments to the State Con-
stitution. tits time the people were thinking
about so important matter for their future
welfare, and We trust that old party issues
will be laid aside, and no one be placed be-
fore the people for their suffrages except
thosewhoare distinguished for their upright
ness of character and requirements to fill the
honorable positions they may be called upon to
fll. Past experience in this State has no
doubt taught each citizen the importancs'of Of
placing no one upon the judicial bench ez-
cept such as have the highest appreciation
ri our institutions, and with proper regard
| for his obligations under the Constitution of
our country. With such men upon the
bench, a better regard for the laws Will be
instilled into the minds of the people, and
every citizen will feel that his rights are se-
cure, whatsoever may be his position in soci-
| ety.
Year: 1863

The unexpected misadventure on the
banks Of the Rappahannock occupies pub
lie attention in most tdisagreeab!e manner
but the scanty intelligence received from
that quarter is still insufficient TO under
stand or estimate it fully. 1t is said that
the cavalry had been ordered to the rear
for the purpose of recruiting their horses,
and hence the enemy was enabled to attack
without ordinary warning or preparation.


1t is also reported that Hays brigade did
not number more than 500 or Goo men, and
that the loss in prisoners was very much
below what has been supposed However
these things may be, let US hope that an
event so serious and mortifying may have
the good effect of putting conclusion to
the series of similar accidents which have
rendered thsGsghborhood of Brandy Sta
ton and 1elley's Ford an ill-omened
grouad.


What else will Come of it will be Sc
speedily known that speculation would b,
imprudent. Naturally, it might be suppos
ed that the success should tempt Meade t,
immediate battle on an extensive scale
} But he is cautious. He is unwilling t
/ tread the path of his predecessors. Th
capture of two brigades may be suficien
| to give him a new lease OF that life whic
the next general action, undertaken by OF
Year: 1863

The Army of Northern Virginia was
quiet yesterday, awaiting an attack from
Meade. There is difference of opinion
whether Meade will attack US in our pres
ent position. Some think he will leave Our
front and make flank movement toward
fredericksburg .


No official report Of the affair at Kelley,s
Ford last Saturday has yet been received,
and private accounts afford us little addi-
tonal intelligence. 1t is said by some that
our whole loss in killed, wounded and miss
ing will not exceed 900 men, but IN the
absence of an official statement it is impos-
sible to make an estimate OF our loss with
any reliable accuracy.
Year: 1863

which the Eleventh Chasseurs belonged.
The next day the marshal sent for the
soldier who had detained the Emperor SO
long, and gave him a military medal.


go Never let any one pass without the
conntersign, said the veteran; not even
the Emperor himself


Recent events point moral to this
story, which all will fnd without our aid
Napoleon Ill, Emperor of France, the
mightest monarch in Europe, with the
fate Of two nations depending upon hi.
movements, allowed one of his sentines
to retain him prisoner for two hours,
and that a moment he deemed Of para.
mount Importance. He made no effort tc
shoot or disarm the sentinel. He felt tht
man was doing his duty, and he submitted
to a necessity which he could not over.
come save BY violence. He knew that nt
excuse could have palliated any other
course of action. Obedience is the sol
dier's first law-fr2m the highest to Mt
ioiccSt.
Year: 1863

The drawing for Suffolk county in the First Congress
siona district, commenced At nine O'Clock yesterday
morning and continued throughout tho day until five
O'clock The following is the Est Of those drawn:--
Year: 1863

To the Editor of the Press:


The Delaware grape is decidedly the best
grape for open culture in Maine. 1t is hardy
and ripens before the Isabella or Concord
Every cultivator Of this vine in this city will
bear testimony to its excellence. Many give
il preference over the Black Hamburg, which
Is saying much in its favor. 1t is as sweet as
the Black Hamburg, Of beautiful color, spir-
tied, high flavor, sugary, rich with a delicate
aroma; it is in fact jewel of a grape-too
much cannot be said in its praise. More at
tention should be given TO its cultivation in
this State, for IL is certain TO mature in our
climate. Almost every house has a favorable
place for one or more vines; hundreds of per-
sons that do not enjoy the eating of this most
healthful and delicious fruit, might enjoy an
abundance with very little labor. After the
border Is prepared and the vine set out, it is
mere pastime TO take care Off it.


The vine will flourish best trained on a trel-
lis against fence, or shed, having a southern
aspect. A cheap trelis can be made by dri-
wing nails abont four feet apart and extending
a wire TO each nail Paint the wire and IL will
last years. As the season approaches to set
out vines, my advice is, to select the Delaware;
1t Is sure thing. Don't trust handbils and
flaming advertisements in praise of other grapes,
new and untried. Why run away from per-
fectly good thing ?-when you have certain
vs. ouuci Q W AZ anu ict otucts Wy experiments
The Delaware has given satisfaction through
the whole country; at all horticultural exhi-
bitions OF out door grapes, this one carries off
the victory; and at all discussions at the meet
ings of grape growers, the decided preference
Is given it. hope to see this vine extensive
ly cultivated this spring in our city, and over
the whole State. My own experience for sew
eral years as an amateur cultivator Is decidedly
In favor as the grape for Maine, of the


DELAWARE.
Year: 1863


i COME NOT TO SEND PEACE, BUT SWORD.


PORTLAND, March %, 1868.
To the Editor of the Press:


l am well aware that women have nothing
to do with the affairs of government, but still
every woman, every true woman, cannot help
feeling great interest in the cause of truth
and right, and indignation at the growing feel
ing Of disloyalty In this city. Why, am
ashamed Of Portland! Last Sunday heard a
man preach In this city, before quite large
audience, and these were the words he used:
Now this conscript law has been passed, ma
ny Of these men see before me will be called
upon TO enter the army, and fight In cause
they have no interest in. and kill their South
ern brethren. As for me, will be carried to
prison first, and If l am not mistaken our pris-
ons will be full and running over, after that
call Is made. II am to be shot, will be shot
innocently here, and will resist even unto
DEATH" Admirable teaching that, Is 1t not
and In that large audience not one dissenting
word, but instead hearty Amens, think such
q thing should not be allowed, and If they are
passed over, we might as well give up to JEFF
ferson Davis At once. In this state of the
country, one such speech as that counterbal-
ances more than hundred Union speeches.


UNION.


NorE.-This strange language is said to have
been uttered last Sunday, in the hall occupied
by the believers in the speedy Second Coming of
Christ. The speaker, it is understood, has since
left the city. The fidelity Of the report is guar
anteed to us by the name Of our correspondent;
we have no right to withhold it-and yet we
could wish it disproved Meanwhile Portland is
not disgraoed by the incendiary utterances of
any wandering declaimer; still less by the law
abiding patience, which refrains from violent in
terruption Of the most dstasteful harrangues.
The responses are discredit to the city, as far
as they 60; but SO are the police reports. Igno-
rance and crime exist, they do not prevail in
this community. .-ED.
Year: 1863

THE COLUMBIA RIVER MNEs.-The Columbia river
mines beginning to assume the importance they
merit. The demands Of the miners there are suiii-
cient to justify steamer in running to Priest
Rapids, and the travel thither is constantly ncreas-
ing. JVe venture the prediction that the result CT
this seasons work on the lunbia river will show
fair average yield with any other mines in the up
per country.
Year: 1863




RETURNINa EMIeRANrs.-z-Mr. Moss
man informs us that while coming in from
Auburn this week, he met train Of emi-
grants, consisting of seven wagons en- route
for Iowa. These emigrants crossed the
plains last season, and settled in the Grand
Ronde valley. This is rather reversing
the order of things They had evidently
come to the conclusion that the geld in this
country could not be had without labor.


THE RATIFICATION MEETING.-Let
there be full attendance Of the Democra-
cy of the County at the Ratification Meet
ing at the Court House, on Wednesday
next. Several speakers will be present to
address the Meeting. r


ROAD TO BoIsE.-A joint stock company has
been formed at Dalles for the purpose Of making
a road thence Uia Canyon City to Boise mines.


GoLD FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER MINES
The Mountaineer says, three men arrived at the
Dalles on Friday last, with about $4,000 in
dust--the result of few months labor on the
Columbia river. .... .
Year: 1863




CoUNTERFEIT GOLD DUsT.-Mr. Jas.
Fruit exhibited us this week several oun-
ces of counterfeit gold dust, which he
found in a purse near klamath lake The
dust is a compound Of copper and some
other metal, and is nearly as heavy as gold.
1t is in appearance like coarse shot gold
and has dark color 1t has evidently
been manufactured something on the prin-
ciple of shot-by means of a tower, and a
person unaccustomed to handling gold dust
could readily be deceived by it. BY rub
bing it after taking it out of the purse it
becomes bright and ne' rly the color of gen
uine gold. BY mixing it with the Salmon
and Warren dust it would be hard TO de-
tect. Mr.. F. states that the Indians near
where he found the purse informed him
>that two men had wintcred in the noun
tains near the point where he found the
dust, and it is probable they are the man
ufacturers of the article He left sam
pie of the DUST with us, which can be seen
by the curious,
Year: 1863

How A MAS FEELS IN BArTLE.-There
can be nothing more puzzling than the analysis
Of ones feelings on a battle field. You cannot
describe them satisfactorily TO yourself or
Others. To march steadily up to the mouths
of hundred cannon while they pour out fire
and smoke, and shot and shell, in storm that
mows down the men like grass, is horrible be-
yond descripton-appalling. 1t is absurd to
say that man can do it without fear During
HancOcks charge at Fredericksburg, for a
long distance, the slope was swept by such
hurricane Of death that we thought every step
would be our last, and l am willing to say for
one, that was pretty badly scared. What
ever may be said about getting used to it,"
old soldiers secretly dread battle equally
with new ones. But the most difficult thing to
stand up under is the suspense while waiting,
as we waited in Fredericksburg, drawn up in
line of battle on the edge of the field watching
the columns file past us and disappear in
cloud of smoke, where horses and men and
colors go down in confusion, where all sounds
are lost in the screaming of shells, the cracking
of musketry, the thunder of artillery and
knowing that our turn comes next, expecting
each moment the word q" forward" 1t brings
strange kind of relief when the word for
ward comes. You move mechanically with
the rest. Once fairly into it your sensibiliies
are strangely blunted; You care comparatively
nothing about the sights that shocked you at
first; men torn to pieces BY cannon shot be


come matter Of course. AT such time there
comes n latent sustenance from within US or
above Us, which no man anticipates who has
not been in such place before, and which
most men pass through life without knowing
anything about What is it? Where does it
come from ?-[Cor. Springfield Republican.
Year: 1863

To PRESERVE IRON FROM RUSr.-Met fresh
mutton suet, smear over the iron with it while
hot then dust it well with unslacked lime.
powdered and tied up in muslin. When not
used, wrap the irons in baize, and keep them
IN dry place. Use no oil for them at any
time, except salad oil.
Year: 1863

"SMARr ALEcK IN THE PULPIr-A story
is told of an old minister, who once announced
to his hearers that on following Sabbath he
would tell his people what time to trim apple
trees. The announcement had the desired eff.
feet, drawing out a large congregation. At
the close of the service he announced that the
time for his hearers to trim apple trees was
when their tools were sharp
Year: 1863

AT hotel table one day. one boarder re-
marked to his neighbor; This must be a
healthy place for chickens


I" Why ?" asked the other


Because l never see any dead ones here
abouts"
Year: 1863

couragement of your cause, friend Trask,
that nine years ago come next September, l
with three sons heard you lecture on the use
of tobacco, at Orange, and that the boys all
took the pledge and medal, and from that
day to this neither they nor myself have
touched the foul stuff. Two of my sons have
been in the army of the Potomac some more
than year. l have three more sons old
enough TO 60 to the war, and two of them
will start tomorrow, and they are total ab-
stinence from rum and tobacco. John and
James are the ones in the army; Joseph and
Henry will 60 tomorrow" Friend Merrill
is man for the crisis, rough and ready"
and genuine flame of patriotism. Coming
from thousand bleeding wounds, he says
it is high time the rebellion was crushed by
blood and thunder" His sons are chips OF
the old block. Having sent four to the bat
tle-feld, by the time he sends the rest, the
rebels may say, as the boy said of the ten
commandments, L" There is enough of 'um.
Geo. TraSk.
Year: 1863

0F The cabinet is as it was; nobody
hurt The President declined to accept the
designations. and Messrs Seward and Chase
resumed their desks. BY the way, Secretary
Chase was Under a peculiar temptation to
resign-personal attractions of the most pow
erful sort. Intention OF marriage by Salmon
p. Chase and the widow of the late Stephen
y. Douglas, was published on Sunday last !;
at least so | have been informed. This
event has been expected. Who would not
prefer the honeymoon to the money-moans
of the Treasury Department? What but
patriotism and duty to the public can over
come the attractions of domestic felicity ?
Where is the man who would not prefer, hay
how many men who would not insist upon
relief from public cares, for at least one year
as was the custom in ancient days? But the
Secretary IS true to the country, and for that
he deserves Z good wife.-Hon &. p. Val
ton, IN his Doiiy.
Year: 1863

Orpheus C. Kerr writes that it is ordered
that no fem ale visitor to the celebrated
Southern Confederacy shall carry more than
eight large trunks and bonnet box for each
month in the year; and that NO female shall
pass the line, whose dimensions in full dress
exceed the ordinary space between two pick.
cts, as the latter will on no account, be per-
mitted to edge away from their stations a,
this trying crisis in the history of our dis.
tracted country.
Year: 1863

SEE TO YOUR LEAD PIPEs.-Professor n.
Dunno, while recently lecturing in Milford,
having occasion to analyze sample of water
taken from lead pipe, found lead poison
enough in it to render the water decidedly
dangerous. The only way to ascertain
whether any particular water will corrode
lead, is to have it tested by competent
chemist. The poison is insidious. 1t vii.
produce i'll health, and even death, in time /;
and perhaps give no warning till too late.
Year: 1863

~Happy are they who the publisher pay,
and have squared up for one year or more
tongue cannot express the great joy of the
press, when delinquents have paid the old
score. Printers all the week long labor hard
for song-wishing Saturday night may
soon come; they have worked hight and
day, and of course want their pay, to buy
sugar, coffe, and tea, to say nothing Of &
little wood to keep their toes from freezing
Year: 1863

Fr A little boy whose father did not say
grace at table visited at house where he
heard it. Upon coming home he asked his
mother TO get him plate with verse on it
that he might read it az Mr. D. did.
Year: 1863

Some Of our brethren Of the press on the
Atlantic coast continue to address their journals
20 US al Grenada Win they be good enough to
change the direction to this city. By 50 doing
their fayors viii reach Us three.days ssrlier-an
important matter in this fast age.