smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1862

We can pass by the tomb Of man
with somewhat of calm Indifference,
but when we survey the grave of fe-
male sigh inyoluntarily escapes US.
With the holy name of woman, we as
sociate every soft, tender and delicate
affection. We think of her as the young
and bashful virgin. with eyes sparkling,
and cheeks crimsoned with each I'M
passioned feeling of the heart; as the
chaste and virtuous matron, tired with
the tollies Of the world, and preparing
for the grave to which she must soon
descend. There is something in con-
templating the character Of woman,
that raises soul far above the level of
society. She is formed to adorn and
humanize mankind, to soothe his cares
and strew his way with flowers. In the
hour of distress she is the rock on which
he leans for support, and when fate calls
him from existence her tears bedew his
grave. Can you look upon her tomb
without emotion 2 Man has always JUS
tice done to his memory woman never.
The pages of history lie open to one /;
but the meek and unobtrusive excellen-
cies of the other sleep with her unno-
ticed in the grave. In her may have
shown the genius of poet, with tho
virtues of saint. She, too, may have
passed along the sterile path of exist
enre. and felt for others as we now feel
for her. ...... -..
Year: 1862

utterly useless? No strength to defend,
no strength even to fly sft s.
~ There is sure wall for the defence
less, answered his mother; God will
build us up sure WALL


You are my strength now said the
boy. Il thank God that you did not
desert me. l am so weak, | cling to
you. Do not leave me indeed fancy
| can see the cruel soldiers hurrying in.
We are too poor to satisfy them, and
they will pour their vengeance upon u.s.
And yet you ought to leave me What
right have J to keep you here ? And l
shall suffer more to see you suffer.


God will be our refuge and our de-
fence still said the mother and at
length, with low, quicting words, she
stilled the anxious boy, till he, too, slept
like his sisters.


The morning came of the day that
would bring the dreaded enemy. The
mother and children opened their eyes
to fad that sure wall, had indeed been
built for their defence. The snow had
begun to fall the evening before. Dur
ing the night it had collected rapidly.
A high wind had blown the snow in
drifts against the low house, so that it





had entirely covered it. A low shed
behind protected the way to the out
house, where the animals were; and for
few days the mother and her children
kept themselves alive within their cot
tage, shut in and concealed by the heavy
barricade of SLOW.


1t was during that time that the
dreaded scourgc passed over the village e;
every house was ransacked all the
wealthier ones deprived of their luxu-
ries, and the poorer ones derived of their
necessities. But tho low rooted cottage
lay sheltered beneath its wall of snow,
which in the silent night had gathered
around it. God had protected the de-
feuceless with sure wall
Year: 1862

and, like Napoleon, he had a strong arm
with which to aid them-a indomitable
perseverance, that nothing could sue
cessfully obstruct In few years they,
too, with his sisters, were independent
in the world /; the once barefoo.ed prin-
ter boy was in possession of affluence,
surrounded by young and affectionate
family. He was the friend of the
friendless, q patron of merit, and an
encourager of industry. He rose in
honor and office, until the barefooted
printer boy who entered printing Of
ice in Harrisburg, hungry and weary,
laid down his bundle on pile of wet
paper and asked to become a printers
apprentice, was elected United States
Senator. This man is Simon Cameron,
the late Secretary Of War, and now
Minister to Russia.
Year: 1862

In tho campaign of Napoleon in Rus
sia, while the French army was retreat
ing from Moscow, there lay in poor,
low cottage, in little village, an in
valid boy. This village was exactly in
the course of the retreating army, and
already the reports of its approach had
reached and excited the terrified inhab-
itants. In their turn, they began to
make preparations for retreat; for they
knew there was no hope for them from
the hands of the soldiery, seeking their
own preservation, and who gave no
quarter. Every one who had the strength
to fly, fed; some trying to take with
them their worldly goods, some to con-
ceal them, the little village was fast be-
ing deserted. The old were placed in
wagons. and the young hurried their
families away with them.


But in the little cottage there was
none of this hustle. The poor crippled
boy could not move from his bed. The
widowed mother had no relatives or
friends near enough to spare thought
for her in this time of trouble, when
every one thought only of those nearest
to him, and of himself. What chance
of fight was there for her and her young
children, among whom one was the poor
crippled boy?


1t was evening, and the sound Of
distant preparations had died away The
poor boy was wakeful with terror, now
urging his mother to leave him to his
fate, now dreading lest she should take
him at his word, and leave him behind.


The ncighbors are just going away:
I hear them no longer ! am SO selfish,
l have kept you here. Take the little
girls, it is not too late. And am safe;
who will hurt a poor, helpless invalid
boyf f


We are all safe,' answered the moth
er, God will not leave US, though eve-
rybody else do forsake u.s..


But what can help us {? persisted tho
boy. who can defend us from their
cruelty Such stories as I have heard
of the ravages of these men They are
not men, they are wild beasts. o, why
was / made SO weak-so weak as to be
Year: 1862

THE man that laughs is doctor with
out diploma. His face does more good
in sick room, than bushel of powders,
or gallon of bitter draughts. People
are always glad to see him. Their
hands instinctively 60 half way out to
meet his grasp while they turn involun-
tarily from the clammy touch of the
dyspeptic, who speaks in the groaning
key. He laughs you out of your faults,
while you mover know what pleasant
world you arc living in until he points
out the sunny streaks on its pathway.
Year: 1862

A NUT FOR LAwYERs.-The following
point of law has been propounded to US
and we give it up, and refer it to the
bar Association for decision when the
next student is admitted A man com.
mences to dig a we'll, and nfter laboring
several days, abandons the job. The
owner refuses to pay the digger for
what he has done, whereupon the lattor
swears that he will steal the hole. Sup
pose he does so, divides it up, and sells
it out for fence post holes. Now can
the original owner rcplevin the holes, or
ought he to garnishee the purchasers
and stop payment to the digger?
Year: 1862

IHE SENTIMENTAL1sT IN Court
What is your name 2 asked Judge of
the prisoner at the bar-a somewhat
sentimental young man. 5
My name is Norval on the Gramp-
ion Hills


Where did you come from p


4 come from the happy land where
care is unknown


Where are you lodging now?'
L drempt I dwelt in marble halls
Where are you going to /?


Far far, DER hill and dale


What is your occupation ?


L played on a harp of thousand
strings


Are you married p


Long time ago. Polly put the ket-
tie on


When were you married p


Twas IL o'clock one startling night,
ever shall remember


How many children have you 2


There's Doll and Bet and Moll and
Kate and #
What is your wife's name7'


'Oh, no, I never mentioned her.
Did your wife oppose your leavingf'
'Shc wept not when we parted


In what conduct did you leave herr



"A rose tree in full bearing


is your family provided for?'


%, sublime was the warning
WAS your wife good lookingf


she was all my fancy painted her.
Did your wife ever treat you badlyf'
oft in the Silly night


When you announced your intention
of emigrating, what did your wife say2'
%, dear what can the matter be-.
And what did you reply p


Sweet Kitty Glover don't bother me
so.'


Where did you last see her p


I'VE met-'twas in a crowd


What did she say when you were 10
the act of leaving?'
Go, forget me-
DO you still love her.
'The minstrels return from the war
What are your possessionsS'
'Old Dog Tray
What do you propose to do with himr
Send him to the other side of Jor-
dan.'


How do you intend to make your liv-
Ing 2


Pull of my coat and roll up my
sleeves
The Judge could mt stand any moro
and accordingly sent him up for three
months.
Year: 1862

An exchange gets off the following
very seasonable inquiries. We are not
responsible for them. We only copy
for the amusement Of our readers


Does il cost anything to print news
paper?


How long can printer afford to fur
nish q paper without pay


Do printers eat, drink and wear cloth
ing ?


If they do. how do they get them?


Do | owe for my paper?


Is it not good time to call at the
Captains office and pay up7 So do.
Year: 1862

neny before readers II is not intention to give
minute description of the city; have already done
this on moro than occasion. At this time we will
merely take in geographical point of view, and show
why Gov Harris has sought this place in lieu Of any other
south of Nashville II is exactly the southwestern cor
ner OF the state at pointwhere in avery short time,


IL he should again be compelled his flight he
could run off into another State altogether and yet main
tain his nominal power until the last moment hard
row across the river and h0 and his rebel companions
could bo in Arkansas. few miles down the Mississippi
and Tennessee Railroad and they in Mississippi.
Memphis may be looked upon as the "jumping cG'
place Of the State and thus the rebel Governor and his
friends rush this point, so that they should again
get cornered they may have place to jump OF at Mem
phis is four hundred and three miles from st. Louis, and
seven hundred and ninety miles from New Orleans
Three railroads enter from points east OF the Msss
spp rvsr and the to Madison on the road TO Little
Rock, has its depot exactly opposite this city


Tho other points Of the map need not be specially
pointed out at present They will Individually develope
themselves armies march onward. Until then
we will leave tho map to tell its own tale.
Year: 1862

PICN'o BENEFIT CATHOLIC CHURCH SraTES
IsLASDA picnic will take place tomorrow (Thursdsy
the sst at Elm Park, Staten Island, for the benefit
the church under the charge Of Rev. John Parry
Craniscvc, near Rossy.e. the recent improvements
Which, together with the erection Of convenient and
handsome esbytery and the purchase Of grounds for
cemeery render pecuniry aid at this time accept
able. Tie steamers Flora and Pomona will leave Cort-
1dt street FOR the park every hour from O'Clock
In ths morning and will return to tho city hourly
rendering tho OF the festival easily accessible The
ticksis put down at twenty-dvs cents Tho cause
being good one and the prospect Of fhealthfn enjoyment
ccrtsn presume that large number will be present
On the occasion
Year: 1862

The CaTuonsH GAEDEys.-Tn weather like this enjoy


ent in the open air. with the genial shade OF no trees
and tho perfume Of sowcrs, combined with entertain
0ents Of refined intellectual character, commend
themselves to every 1t is just such combination
which Tue visitor finds at the Cremorne Gardens and
bonos the large numbers who frequent them daily ana
nightly. Music, tho ballet, the exciting df the
equestrian ring, and the sober of the shady
PRONE the prcsense Of excellent artists in almost
every capacity, form the attractions which render the
Cremorne Gardens the deli ghlfui place Of
uncut OF taa sulnfcor season.
Year: 1862

THa Lone ISLAND COLLEGE Hos.TrAL-TEsre seem to be
doubts entertained n certain interested qua
20 ths which have induced tho managers OF the
Long Island College Hospital to throw that institution
for the benefit OF sick and wounded soldiers The fact
is that the rccompense required for each soldier fifty
cents por day while sevonyve cents is charged this
side Of ths river The Of fifty cents not being suf
acsnt supply the wants Of oach soldier the managers
Of the hospital obliged to put their hands in their
pockets TO supply the deficiency. This is sufficient
guarantee for their patriotism and bencvolence.
Year: 1862




know them, and they are all doomed men"


GENERAL. DIX FOR GOVERNOR AND SEWARD
ToR SENAToR.-Our announcement that COM
bination had been formed with Dix for Cover
nor and Seward for Senator has created uni
versal alarm among the gubernatorial and
senatorial aspirants, from Greeley up. Their
squirmng shows that it is popular movement
one that the people are ready to endorse. Hence
the aspirants for those positions are laboring
TO prove that there is nothing in it, and that
Seward will not 60 back to the Senate.


The motives of these philosophers are so
understand that they have commenced pipe.
laying, and the usual political manipulations,
in order that such delegations can be secured
TO the State convention as will prevent the
ratification Of the agreement between the
conservatives. The internal republicans and
the secession sympathizers in the ranks Of the
democratic party are determined upon frustrat-
ing such an excellent Union movement. In
order TO prevent their success we would urge
upon the people in the several counties OF the
State to Immediately assemble and elect dele
gates to q convention, to assemble in the early
part Of September, and then and there place
the two representative men--Dix for Governor
and Seward for Senator-hefore the people.
Such move would force the politicians who
are trying to control the regular conventions
into an endorsement of those men, or else they
would stand before the country as aiders and
abetsors Of the Southern conspiracy. Let us
have the convention While our armies are
dealing'with armed traitors let the people take
care Of the intriguing politicians in this State
by placing in nomination at an early day
General Dix for Governor and Seward for
Senator What county will claim the honor Of
moving first?
Year: 1862

CALroRSIAs LoyALTY-The unanimous
action of the Legislature OF California as.
s,imins her portion of the war debt, aud
paving the whole amount into the Federal
Treasury.in gold, as communicates by the
late telegraphic news from San francisco,
is an eloquent evidence OF the deep and
nassionate attachment Of the people Of that
distant State to the cause OF the Union.
Year: 1862

Splendid-We never saw more splendid
meat that was offered this morning at Stall
No, l6. 1t beat great deal of the Show
Beef we have seen heretofore The fact is,
VIM. Stover brings in eUery market morning
as nice beef as any one could desire to see
on Christmas. Try him.
Year: 1862

Bookkeeping taught as practical Art
which can only be learned in the doing of IL.
No class or mere lecture process can ever
make expert accountants, If you doubt this
ask practical book.keeper.


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Year: 1862

The Poor.-Ths weather has put on its
most dreary appearance, and will greatly in
crease the sufferiDgs Of the poor, who are de-
void the necessaries of life. While the
Christmas Carnival is being prepared, don't
permit the poor to suffer in your midst
Year: 1862

ORDER FOB PLANK SIDEWALK
April 10, Is62.-And row it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council of the CITY
of Evansville, that the of all lots or parts
Of lots fronting on or adjoining the Northeast
side of Market street, between Bond and John
Streets in said city, the sidewalks thereon
to be brought to the proper grade, and that
they cause a sidewalk of Glass No.2 TO be laid
down thereon within thirty days from the pub
Hcation of this order


P. BUkEE. Clerk.
Year: 1862

ORDER FOR A PLANK SIDEWALK.
April 10, 1St2-And COW it is hereby ordered and
directed by the Common Council of the City of
Evansville, that the of all lots or parts of
lots fronting on or adjoining the southwest side OF
Tenth street, between Vine and Division Streets,
IN said city, cause the sidewalks thereon to be
brought to the proper grade, aud that thew csuss
a side walk OF class No. 2, to be laid down there
on within thirty days from the publication Of
this order.


P. BURKE, Clerk
Year: 1862

ORDER For PLANK SIDEWALK.
April 19 1s62.-And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council of the City
of Evansville, that the owners of all lots parts
of lots fronting adjoining the northwest side
Of Pine Street, between First aud Centre streets,
in said City, the side walks thereon to be
brought to the proper grade, and that they cause
a Sidewalk of Glass No to be laid down thereon
within thirty days from the publication of this
order.


P. BURKE, Clerk.
Clerks Office April 25, 1852.
Year: 1862

ORDER TO REPAIR BRICK SIDEWALK.
April 19, 1S62.-And now it is hereby ordered and
directed by the CoHmOn Council OF the City of
Evansville. that the of all lots or parts of
lots fronting adjoining the southwest side
OF Third street, between Sycamore and Vine streets
in said City, cause the sidewalks in front there.
of to be repaired within thirty days from the
publication of this order.


P. BURKE, Olerk.
Year: 1862

ORDER FOR PLANK SIDE W Ain


April 10, 1S62.-And new it is hereby ordered
and directed By the Common Council of the City
Of ile, that tho owners Of all lots or parts
of lots fronting adjoining the Southeast side
ofGreen St., between First and Second Sts, in said
City, the sidewalks thereon to hs brought to
the proper grade, and that they cause sidewalk
of Glass No. to be laid down thereon within
thirty days from the publication of this order


P. BURKE, Clerk.
Year: 1862

UIhDEb FUR n bhIOh EIDE " AK.
April 19, I3G2.-And now it is hereby ordered and
directed by the Common Council of the OitY OF
Evansville that the owners of all lots or parts of
lots, fronting or adjoining the Northwest side
of Cherry street, between Second and Third streets,
in said City, cause the sidewalks thereon TO be
brought TO the proper grade, and that they cause
a sidewalk of class No. to be lad down thereon
within thirty days from the publication of this
order


P. BURKE, Clerk.
Year: 1862

oAOEh EOHs a 6htCh SIDEWALK.


april 10, 1S62.-And now it is hereby ordered
and directed by the Common Council of the city of
Evansville, that the of all lots parts of
lots fronting adjoining the southeast side OF
sycamore Street, between Third and Fourth streets
in said City, CAUSE the sidewalks thereon to be
brought to the proper grade, and that they cause
sidewalk of Glass No. 1, to be laid down thereon
within thirty days from the publication of this
order.


P. BURKE, Clerk.
Year: 1862

Of his hiding place, which was just visi.
BILE at the mouth of the creek, should in
form them if he were in trouble, and put
them on the alert to help him. AS soon,
therefore, as he started from his cousins,
the signal foated from the window to
warn them. And when they saw the
pursuing party dash madly down toward
the river, and recognized the British
uniform of the leader, they pulled swift
ly out to sea. The horsemen reached
the shore only in season to see the boat,
with two men in it nearly out of sight,
and supposing their destined prey had
escaped, ielinquished the pursuit.


Meanwhile. the hunted victim lay safe
and quiet, where the simple shrewdness
of his little cousin had hidden him, un-
til the time came for her return to the
house. Then he bade her go as usual
to her home, telling her to ask her
mother to place the slgnal-lamp, as soon
as it grew dark, in the window for the
boa.men, and to send him there some
supper, with his valse. which, in the
hurry of departure, he had left behind.


The signal recalled the boat, which
after twilight had ventured in sight Of
the shore and the farm house and the
Governor quietly made his way to the
river in safety. When he rejoined his
father in secure home, he named his
infant daughter, which had been born in
his absence. Hetty Marvin that he
might be daily reminded of the little
cousin whose truth and shrewdness had
had saved his life.- Student and School
mate.
Year: 1862

progress in any prescribed line of study
yet, from some fundamental error, in
their moral training, the younger gene
ration is not turning out as it should do
From my own experience in any bust
ness l might have to carry on in Central
Africa, l would infinitely prefer taking
my assistants from the countries Of my
sojourn and teaching them myself. to
employing young men from Sierra Leone.
| make this statement from sad eXper-
ience, and other Europeans who have
been along with me will bear me out
The older missionaries also are quite
aware that the younger race in Sierra
Leone is not what its fathers were, and
not what might be expected from the
pains bestowed on it, Still this is state
of matters which will admit of remedy.
In some negroes self esteem is strongly
developed, and strict means must be
adopted for keeping ii under"
Year: 1862

From the y. Y. Tribune, 3oth


We have before US a sample of cotton
grown by J. II. Galloway, in Christian
county, Ill, the quality of which is full
ly equal TO any upland cotton, wherever
grown. The place where this was grown
is near the center Of The S ate, south Of
Springfield, upon just such soil as that
of most of the Grand Prairie. Last
year, Galloway grew four aores-this
year, fourteen. and is well satisfied that
he can grow cotton as surely as corn,
ard much more proftably. Accomp-
anying the sample of lint is a specimen
OF homespun cotton yarn, such as the
Illinois cotton growers have been in the
practice of making for making for many
years. Thirty years ago, the writer of
this Item lived in Indiana, seventy miles
directly west of Cincinnati, in q neigh
borhood of "poor white trash" from
North Carolina, who grew cotton reru-
larly every year, just as New England
people did flax, in ollen time, ana
very large portion Of the family clothing
was made of home grown, home carded,
home spun, and home woven cotton.
At that time, no one doubted the FEAST
bility Of growing the cotton, nor was
there any complaint about the yield.
The cultivation only ceased because tho
price of cotton fabrics became so low
that home manufacturing had to yield TO
machinery.