smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1860

The Natchez Courier of Wednesday has the fol-
lowing:


The spell that for nearly three months has seem
ed to brood over this city and It's vicinity, has at
last broken. About O'Clock a gust from tine
northwest passed over the city, enveloping every
thing for half an hour in clouds of dust. gentle
shower-the remnants of severe storm that ap-
parenty spent itself upon the opposite parish OF
sConcordia, and apparently crossed the river few
miles above NatcheZ-succeeded,b being just suffi.
cient to lay the dust, to wash off in part the dirty
roofs, and decidedly cool the atmosphere, which
before had been exceedingly sultry. From 90 de-
grees the thermometer fell in about an hour to 76,
giving our citizens the first really pleasant evening
as far as temperature was concerned, they have
had in some weeks.


The Copiah County Mirror of Thursday last
says:


A violent storm of wind passed over this place
and the adjoining portions of the county on Tues
day afternoon. prostrating trees and fences. The
killing Of one negro and the crippIing Of another,
by the falling Of tree, both belonging to Rev. w.
+. Green. s@4


The Brandon Republican of Thursday says:


After drouth of six weeks we had a fine shower
of rain on Tuesday evening last, though not
enough to do the parched up corn much good.
Unless we have a good soaking rain within the
next week there will not be half a crop of corn
made in this region. The cotton crop is doing
very well so far, but needs more rain.


The oxford Mercury OF thursday has the follow
ing:


New apples have made their appearance. We
have seen none Of good quality yet. The crop of
both apples and peaches will undoubtedly be a
very large and fine one. We notice trees bending
already under their weight.


If the rust and the boil worm will only spare the
cotton the yield will be extraordinary-which will
bring plenty of money into the country, and its
couconlitants. The corn crop may be considered
safe; the recent rains were only necessary to
make it good.


The Paulding Clarion Of Wednesday last has the
following .-s.=


After most injurious drouth of about five weeks
duration we had, in this immediate neighborhood,
fine rain last Sunday evening. We regret to learn,
however that it was not general throughout the
county, and that there neighborhoods only a
few miles from us in which they are suffering ter
ribly from hot sun and dry weather. Sunday fore
noon the thermometer in this place stood in the
shade at 100.


But notwithstanding that some neighborhoods
suffering greatly, in most portions of the
try there have been good rains, and the crops are
promising. A good deal of corn was planted this
year, and the prospect is now that enough will be
made to supply the home demand without having
to import it, as formerly from the West, via Mobile
and New Orleans.
Year: 1860

gentleman having gone to crowded public
meeting, could only find standing room in one OF
the entrances, when his vision, like that of those
about him, was seriously obstructed by person
wearing his hat. Though asked to do SO again and
again. he refused to uncover, when the one alluded
to said " Don't trouble him further; he looked out
for peg, and put his hat on the only one ne could
findn The hat was instantly removed
Year: 1860

A NEVER FAILING Plan To KEEP Coon
BAcoE.-Fatten and kill as early as possible;
salt well, and let it lie in salt three or four
weeks; hang Up on small sticks, with one
piece on stick, until the middle Of Fcbrua-
"; take down and ash the flesh side with
strong ashes, then lay it down with the skin
down on narrow sticks, stick at each end
of the piece Of meat. have ascaffold made
around my smoke-hOuse and lay one course
Of meat right over the ether, so as TO give a
good place to lay down. j. c. BARBOUR.


We copy the above from the North Caro-
Ina Pioaier, and think very fayorably of the
practice of Mr.. Barbour. After the meat is
well cured, it requires considerable attention
to keep it free from all insects and worms.
Year: 1860

God, the ever wise and glorious,


Hides the Future from our sight,
filings the veil of destiny o'er US,
Sombre as the shades Of night;
Bids us be content with knowing


But the Present and the Past,
And with one decisive mandate,


lIushes al that we would ask.
The mysterious far-off Future


Like the God that gave us birth
Dare we ask TO raise the curtain


Us poor mortals of the earthS
Question the all-seeing wisdom


OF the glorious One above,
When the every breath we're breathing
Is testimonial of his love.
'Tis pleasing yet most dreadful,


Subject for a mortal mind,
And we're cropping in the darkness,
To its mysteries ever blind.
Yet It's kind in the Creator


Thus TO shroud our coming years,
That We dread not future sorrows,
And expect not future tears.
Did we know the threatning sorrows,
Could we see the shadows nigh,
Every heart would beat with sadness,
Every smile change to sigh.
Did we know that friends we cherish
Would betray the trust rcposcd
And the faults of erring mortals-
Were they all at once disclosed.
Then indeed dreary prison


Would this beGuteous world appear,
Every sweet be turped TO bitter,
Every bright hope to fear.
And though fritndship may be necting,
Though it be mocking name,
Still while fancy makes it blisshl,
Makes it seeming, It's the same.
oh! 'tis good and kind the Wise One
Hid the Future from our sight
Yelled in darkness coming pleasures,
Hid lifc's ever whitening blight
Childhood lisps the word Tomorrow"
And the Future is the theme
Which from infancy to manhood
Cheers ms as a witching dream.
Year: 1860

ate divine whose furious denunciations Of the
shortcomings Of his flock justly laid him open to
the commentary passed on Charles Fox, that
though he knew how to hit the right nail on the
head, he generally hit it TIL he split his work,
was once impelled to ask ono of his congregation
what he thought ofhis philipPics. "Sir," said
his friend, Il think that good advice is like BRAN
dy and water; capital thing in its way, but no
body likes to swallow it scalding hot"
Year: 1860

Lady Mary Wortley Montague said the sever
est thing ever uttered Of her sex:


at goes far to reconcile me to being wo-
mantle reflection. that by no possibility shall
| ever marry one"
Year: 1860

It was an ardent, boyish love


That faded out as life grew older;
My heart flew to her like dove,


And lighted on her bcauteous shoulder
Or slipped the honey from her lips,


Orin her eyes found heavenly graces--
I loved bor to her finger tips


loved Lyr very Footprint traces.
Her features wore Il heavenly charm;


Her smile made an within me hutter
In rounded beauty was her arm;


Her little hand was fat as butter.
No wonder that I loved her SO


But she was false az she was pretty
Aud soon she sacked her little beau,


And took big one from the city.
| caught him out one gloomy-night-.-


Twas one Of loves EXTREMIST phases
/ aggravated him to fight


But oh he larruped me like bla2es
Year: 1860

The Quarantine Commissioners of. New York,
having dismissed the physician and other employ
ees OF the Floating Hospital, on account of having
no money to pay them, the citizens are fearful that
there will be no Quarantine at the port this sum-
mer. The Tribune thinks that it will make but
little difference any way.
Year: 1860

FARO IN MEMPHIs.-The Grand Jury of the Grim
maj Court of Memphis, Tennessee, have made pre-
sentiment OF some eighteen faro dealers in that city,
VINO, they say, conduct their business without any
attempt at concealment. They consider the law
against such gambling institutions almost dead
letter, from the fact that fines readily paid in
stead OF licenses, and conviction is followed by no
abatement of the evil. In this State and city the
same complaint might justly be made.
Year: 1860

In reply, Bells Life says:-"We have only to re-
peat, In answer to it, that he never did win the
Det ana tha mad the referee done whatin stricness
perhaps, he bound to do, order Heenan TO fioht
again the same day, all dispute would have been at
an end, as Sayers must have won. His not doing
this was piece of favoritism to Heenan, and NOT
to the champion


m The Sporting World publishes the following
The following letter from weIEknown member of
Parliament foreshadows the consequences of an
other fight. Your readers will be the first to pc.
ruse this document l should not give it to print
nad not received word there would be no objec-
ton TO its being published in America:
Year: 1860

OHIo.-Tbe Bell and Everett State Conven-
tion met at Chilicothe and nominated a full
electoral ticket, VITA candidates for Attorney
General and member Of the Board of Public
Works. No nomination was made for Supreme
Judge. Resolutions were passed condemning
the conduct of the Republican party ia Ohio, in
their effort to nulify laws through the agency
of the Supreme Court, and alse that their repu-
diation of Judge swan for sustaining the Fugi-
tive Slave Law, and their denomination of
Judge Brinkerhoff. merits the rebake of law
abiding people; and that every conservative
Union man so vote as to secure the defeat Of
Judge Brnkerhoff
Year: 1860

There is much more pleasure in country
life than people generally suppose There ma
ture with her thousand living beauties is
spread before u.s. The hill-si,lcs covered with
their rich green. the valleys teeming with
loseiiness, and the stately forests with their
varied forliagc, all delight the eye and speak
pure and cheerful words 10 the heart Ma
ture in all its sublime grandeur presented TO
our view makes us more thoughtful and better


There is TO US no monitor so potent as ma
tnre. Like kind and loving friend she steals
into the warmest sympathics Of our hearts un-
awares Il exercies most healthy and invig
Grating influence not only over the body but
also over the miEd and heart. What delight
full associations are connected With home life
in the country! After having been long away
who is there that does not feel his heart leap
with Joy as he nears the spot, endcared to
him by the bright memories of childhood as
his home? How each tree and shrub and
flower that he used then to know and love SO
well, come to bis mind again aud he anxious
ly. almost fearfully, goes out to seek them again
hoping they are not gone! Ard sometimes he
finds the selEsame rose tree that bloomed SO
swcesly when his little feet, years ago. pressed





too. is still standing shading the ancient man.
sion, brown with age, almost the same as
when he left it, except that its giant branches
of more than century's growth have extend
ed themselves somewhat. and with yet more
graceful beauty bend over the house. shading
ii with yet deep hue of rich green foliage.


He goes to the orchard and looks to find
the little trees which his hands helped to
plant, to find the mark made on them by him
with his jack.knife, and finds to his surprise
that they are large trees now. but he can dim
y discern the initials of his name on some OF
them made 50 long ago, that he beholds them
with joy, and looks up and sees that they are
deckcd with budding. blossoms, and it reminds
him of the bright spring time of his life. when
his heart was full of budding blossoms oil
youthful promise, ere care or sin or contact
with the world had blasted any Of the hope
flowers of the heart that so thickly clustered
around.
Year: 1860

1t was ore cold November day that poor
tailor, with his wife and children around him,
sat brFiiy at work in his shop, beside stove
which contained but handful of Goals The
man looked pale and haggard, and the wife
very feeble The children sat idly about he
room, often crying with cold and hunger, but
their parents had nothing with which to com
fort them.


Presently a stranger entered the shop, look
as if be we 10 great haste. He wanted TO
have o scam which he had aecidently ripped
IN his coat scwed up; and when the tailor had
finished the job. the gentleman, seeing how
poor they seemed TO be, took out his purse
and gave him dollar.


Their thankfulness for even this slight re-
lief nsey be imagined. and blessing God Cor
help in time of need, the tailor went out at
once and expended the money in provisions for
them warm willie eating it.


After the table was cleared away the moth
er took broom and began TO sweep up the
room, when she noticed a small package lying
upon the floor. She picked it mp, and open
ing Il, saw to her amazement that it contained
bank notes to the amount of several hundred
dollars. She instantly remembered the gen.
tlesnan who had cvme in that day to have his
coat mcaded, and felt convinced that the mo-
ney belonged to him.


She turned TO the children, and told them
to go and play in another room for a little
while; then she went up to her husband, and
placed the roll Of bills in his hand. He shar-
ed hrr convictions that the money was the
property Of his morning customer-but for u
mement he hesitated TO consent to her sugges-
tion TO make an effort to restore it to the
owner. Satan whispered temptingly in his
ear


"Ie is richie viii never miss it-you are
poor---it win put you and your children above
want for years-keep it.


But he list encd to this evil suggestion only
moment-tlrcn resisting the temptation, he
rose ard pnt away the money in safe place,
rsolving never to touch il till it should be
called for.


The very next day the stranger again entered
the little shop, as the tailor and his family
were seated ut their seanty meal. The tailor
went forward to meet him, and asked at once
ii he had come IN search Of something he had
lost. The geHtlcnian's eountenance brighten
ed ;The replied that be had. and named the
amount of money contained in the roll, and
the banks from which the bills were issued
The tailor went Immediately TO the Place
where he had pnt away the package, and
brought it forth to its proper owner. The
gentleman glanced over the notes. and seeing
that they were all correct. took out two fifty
dollar bills and placed them in the taior's
hand, saying, he did so:


Honesty is always sure of reward. You
will find that it is always the best policy.
Year: 1860

There is never word of truth spoken that
does not reach the heart, that does not touch
some soul. There never is noble life that
does not have its influence even in its time, as
sunburst through the clouds on acloudy day
will manifest itself here and there. And if it
reached no other class, you may be sure it will
touch the people. 1t is the people, after all,
whose great pulse throbs to mighty truth,
whose warm heart sees enough of the truth to
say Hosanna, blessed is he that cometh in
the name of the Lord. Chaplin.
Year: 1860

The people of the Territory can, BY lawful
means, exclude Slavery from their limits prior
to the formation of a State Constitution. \


Hence no matter what the decision of the
Supreme Court may be, still the right of a
people to make slave Territory Or free Ter
ritory is nehanged.-Douglas' speech at Free
port, 1858.
Year: 1860

The Missouri Compromise had its origin in
the hearts Of all patriotic men who desired to
preserve and perpetuate the blessings of our
glorious Union--an origin akin to that of the
Constitution of the United States, conceived
in the same spirit OF fraternal affection, and
calculated to remove forever the only danger
which seemed to threaten, at some distant day,
to sever the social bond of the Union. An
the evidences of public opinion at that day
seemed to indicate that this COMPROMISE
HAD BECOME CANONIZED IN THE
HEARTS OF THE AMERICAN PEO-
PIE AS. A SACRED THING WHICH
| NO RUTHLESS HAND WOULD EVER
1URB-[From Douglas speech at Spring.
field, ILL.,, le49.
Year: 1860

IT MATTERS NOT WHAT WAY
THE SUPREME COURT may hereafter
decide as to the abstract question whether sla-
very may or may not go into Territory un-
.,ler the Constitution, the people have the law
ftil means to introduce it or exclude it as they
please, FIR the reason that slavery cannot exist
day hour anywhere unless it is sup
ported by local police regulations that can only
be established by the local Legislature, and if
the people are opposed TO slavery they will
elect. Representatives who will by unffiendiy
effeefu;tily prevent It's introduction
in our midst Douglas speech at Freeport,
1853
Year: 1860

nay We shall on Monday next issue this
paper in the morning, instead Of the afternoon,
as at present. ..---..-


We are induced 10 do this from the fact that
our subscription is SO largely on the increase,
that we find It impossible to serve our subscri-
bers with the papers at q reasonable hour in
the afternoon. ......


In making this change we incur additional
expense; but as it will be the only penny
morning paper issued in this city, it will give
II very extensive circulation, and consequent.
ly must command large share of advertising
pAtronage.
Year: 1860

TOTAL POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES
As near as can be ascertained, the total popu-
ation of the States and Territories is thirty one
million, therefore the ratio of representation in
the House of Representatives will be about
one hundred and thirty three thousand.
Year: 1860

D0- The National Republican has been
published but little over two weeks, and now
has q circulation in this city larger than that
of any other paper, with the exception of one,
and is increasing each day.
Year: 1860

GARRIBALpI.-With regard to bis late
unfortunate marriage, bu, little is general
ly known, save that it was unfortunate ;
that, on the day succeeding the marriage,
the General parted from his beautiful
bride for ever, and that he makes one Of
the illus,rious band Of genius and great
ness who have been unhappy in their mar
ried lot. She had been corrupted before
marriage, and it is said has gone into a
coLye...
Year: 1859

On last Monday evening, in obedience
to invit.tions issued by the friends of


Mrs. McGinnis, large number Of
ladies and gentlemen cohgregaset at
Cardinell's Theater for the purpose of
endowment TO themselves and to show
forth their appreciation for the above
named lady in d substantial manner.
at about 9 o'clock some eighty couple
were assembled and dancing commehccd,
every one seemed to enjoy themselves,
and trippcd gaily on the light fantastic
toe to tho melody of as sweet sounds as
it has been our pleasure to hear for some
time, until about IL o. clock when supper
was announced and such supper-one
thing we will venture to say. its equal
has not been prepared in Columbia for
sometime. Everything that soul could
wish for was there Id abundance
and the guests did ample justice to the
sumptuous viands thus spread before
them. A little after l o'clock the Com.
pany returned to the ballroom and dan.
cling was again resumed in good earnest
and kept up until the rising of the sun
warned them that it was time to 90 home.
Taken all in all it was as pleasant a
party as has assembled in Columbia for
some time. The display Of youth and
beauty has rarely been equalled in any
part OF our county, aud the ladies gen.
orally were dressed in exquisite taste
and without any effort at display. We
are tempted to particularise but all
looked SO handsome, blithe aud gay that
We dare not.
Year: 1859

We have received from this gentleman
a complete budget Of late eastern publi-
cations, for which he has our sincere
thanks. Jerry has the largest assort-
ment Of periodical literature of any
other agency on the Pacific Coast, and
we are happy to hear that he is success
full aud daily increasing his business.
Such energy as he displays deserves en-
couragement, and We hope those Of our
friends, having to send to San Francisco
for anything in his line, will not forget
to give him a call.
Year: 1859

Our neighboriDg town Of Va'lecito was
totally destroyed by fire on Friday at
about FIVE o 'c.ock 10 the afternoon, and
originated in the following manner. It
seems that Frencbman who keeps a
grocery store, was drawing brandy out
of a cask in the back part Of the store,
when a candle which he held in his
hand ignited the liquor. The conse-
ouence was that the flames ran into
the cask and an explosion ensued. A
portion of the cask struck the merchant
on the head. and it is supposed killed
him instantly. All efforts to distinguish
the flames were of no avail, aud the
consequence was that the town was re-
duced to ashes in very short time
Thus has another of our mountain towns
gone up into smoke, and some of the
inhabitants were left pennifess, to again
dig and delve for another fortune.
Such is the fate IF many Caliiornians,
but the people Of Vallecito, are not
thus to be discouraged. We are happy
to learn that it is their Intention TO again
rebuild, and in few weeks their litt g
town will be as good as hew. Success
to them.
Year: 1859

We would say to our friends that we
are now prepared to do Job Printing
in style equal to =Iy Office in the
county, and as pr ces as low as in any
office this side Of San Francisco or Sac
ramento. Give Va call and we will
satisfy you Of this fact. be. ond dispute
Remember-we do work at the shortest
notice and lowest prices.
Year: 1859

GREAT BARcAIN.-The cod CO.
lumbia Market" is offered for sale at
bargain. together with other real estate.
notice Of which appears in another
column. Here is certainly bargain
for some one as the building is centrally
located and substantially built.-AppG.
cation is to be made to Dan Willcomb
Year: 1859




Never marry girl who is fond OF
being always In the street; who is fond
Of going to the theater; who has jews
eled hand and an empty head; who will
see her mother work and toll while she
lies in bed and reads novels or feigns 10
be sick; who is ashamed to own her
mother becahse she dresses plain, never
learned grammar; or was accustomed to
the etiquette of the drawing room; who
is always complaining that she cannot
get enough money to dress like Miss So
So-and So, or 60 to parties like Such-a,
one; who wears her shoes slipshod, or
has hole in her stocking and is too
lazy to mend it. Should you get such
one, depend upon it, you will have
dirty untidy, miserab lie home and life at
it. But the kind, affectionate, tidy girl
who helps her mother, who is always,
ready and anxious to accommodate her
mother, father, brothers and sisters
who is kind to the poor or-who dresses
neatly and according to her means-who
is always cheerful and fond of accomo-
dating Others; if you can get such q
treasure your home will be paradise"
Year: 1859

ARNISG FOR PEoTEcrIoS-And shall 20 on arm
ing and supplying ammunition to our frontiers, un-
til every neighborhood where there are slaves has
the means of seifdefence. Virginia and the other
saveholding States must rely on themselves. This
is very severe lesson, and We must profit at once
by its teaching Hisc


That's talking right out like man. Let every
slave State follow suit at once. The recent out
break shows the necessity of perfect volunteer
system There are any quantity of men who are
ready to volunteer in any emergency at moments
warming but it is not isolated individual effort but
perfect system that is wanted Let our volunteer
corps be literally encouraged. Let their ranks be
increased and let every possible precauton be adop-
ted. not alone for our protection but even more
for the protection Of the slave-Peters5uay InteH-
1encer.
Year: 1859

THE REGISTER ON SEwARD.-We copy to-day from
|our neighbor Of the Register pointed and excel
en article in relation to the Harpers Ferry outrage
and the persons involved in and connected with it,
We second the motion Of our neighbor to expel
Seward from the Senate. North Carolina is pres


ntrg united front to the aggressions of the black
republicans. We are glad to record the fact that
We now one people on the great question of our
Constitutional rights, and that the black Republi-
cans will receive no encouragement from this State


either in the next Congress or in the contest of 1860
Year: 1859

~ We welcome friend &c" to our columns
We dislike very much to differ with lady, but We
are inclined to think our correspondent is correct in
his definition of bashfulness or modesty. At any
rate we would be glad at all times to receive contr-
buttons from his pen.