smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1864

CoPPERREAD PAPSRs-These Or
gans confess the greatest solicitude
in reference to the results which are
likely to follow tie return of our citi-
zen soldiery to their homes at the
close of the war. They have reason
for solicitude of some sort, we do not
doubt. They have given no support
to the army, and it can scarcely be
expected that the men who have
composed that army will cooperate
with such papers on their return
We do not anticipate, however, that
their return to civil life will be atten-
ded with such violations of law as
the copperhead organs would lead
their readers to believe. But if the
return of the mrn who have barred
their breasts to the enemy in defense
of the country is so much to be
dreaded, why we're the whole cop
perhead faction so anxious to have
all our armies withdrawn twelve
months ago9 Was it simply because
they wished to aid the rebellion2--
Reasoning algebraically every un-
preiudiced person must come TO
the conclusion that this was their
sole object. Who ever Knew of
a copperhead en.isung to fight
against the south2 We have known
them to enlist for the purpose of
drawing the first installment of the
bounty, and then desert but we
never knew one to enlist to suppress
treason, and we deny that single
instance can be produced.
Year: 1864

When midnight with slow and stealthy tread
Comes up from the fsthomless deep.
Thousands with the weight Of their countrY's


woe,


Bow down their heads and weep.
When dawn creeps over the purple hills
Like light to darkened soul;
Through the length and breath Of this lovely


land


Sounds the war-drum's solemn roll.
At noon the smoke Of the cannon ascends,
Obscuring the sun in his power,
Leaving the pen and pencil to tell
OF q dark and terrible hour.
When he sinks down earth's western walls
Ye can trace the signs of woe,
For reflected above is the crimsoned tide
From the veins of our heroes below.
would give my life, but what is life
When thousands are daily given,
And the breath that goes up from the f =lds ol


strife


Sends wall through the halls of heaven
If every breath was diamond pure,
And every tear q star,
would give them to tear from her bosom,
The terrible scourge Of war.
But her woe shall be her glory,
In the years of C. ming time,
When the ringing shout Of freedom,
Shall sound through the earth sublime.
Freedom for every living creature,
Wearing the human form,
When the dove shall fold her snoW-vhite


wings,


Where swept the bloOd-red storms.
No more shall the cannon rattle.
No more shall the spoilers breath
Sweep through the broad sayannah's,
Reaping the harvest Of death.
No more shall tears from sleepless eyes
OF the midnight mourner flow,
For wrapt in the eternal past shall be
The cause Of our countrY's woe.


ALVINA.
RosE CorIAeE, 1864.
Year: 1864

HT The influence of temper upon
tone deserves much consideration
Habits of querulous or i'll nature viii
communicate a cat like quality to
the singing, as linfallibly as they
give quality to the peaking voice
That there really exists animal tones
is not an unfounded opinion. In the
voice there is no deception; it is, to
many, an index to the mind-deno-
ting moral qualities; and it may be
remarked that the low, soft tones OF
gentle and animal beings. whatever
their musical endowments may be,
seldom fail to please: besides which
the singing Of the ladies indicates the
cultivation of their taste generally,
and the establishment OF their
minds
Year: 1864

So long as woman inspires
love, she is not old. But, what is it
to be old? 1t does not depend upon n
the fact that we have existed during
q certain mysterious number Of years
which have been allotted to each of
us. To be old, is to have no longer
a beauty that charms. II a woman
preserves the attractions Of youth
until she reaches the age Of one hun
dred, she win be younger than the
woman Of twenty who has lost
them. 1ea
Year: 1864

4 HIt was q maxim with soma


wise man Of the world always to


deal with friends as though they
might one day become enemies, and


with enemies as they might some
1 time become friends; IN other


words, men should practice degree


of reserve with their most intimate


associates. and of moderation in their


resentments. Whether this philoso,


ply be little too cold and unsyn-


pathi7ing or otherwise we win not


undertaks to determine, but, at any


rate, 1t is suggestive at the present


moment of the policy which should


be pursued byt efriends offreedom
and Union towards each other.
the fact cannot be denied that con-
siderable degree of bitterness has
sprnng up in the ranks of the Union
party which threatens to ripen into
something worse than mere pre-
| minary contest for the choice of O
candidate for the Presidency.


1t would be well for the friends of
different candidates to reflect that all
cannot be exactly suited in the nom-
nations; and to make declarations


advance that they will support
none but their own favorite, is the
surest way to widen the breach, to
make it impossible to unite, and
give aid to the common enemy. If
any professed friend of the war Tor
the Union has become so imbittered
against those Of his own party who
differ with him in regard to details
or to men, as to prefer the triumph
of the copperheads to success under
any but his own favorite leader, it
will be safe for him to proceed in
the course of acrimonious denuncia-
ton of his associates. He may be
presumed to know what he is about
and to prefer his faction to his coun,
try. SNOW r.- -rsro -7t-f5 srIi


But to those whose personal an
;iT athies ha e not reached this
point We would respectfully a: peal,
and ask them to pause and reflect
upon the the dangerous tendency of
the course they are pursuing -
Good faith acquires that all who
propose t. participate in sending
delegates to the Baltimore Conven-
ton should abido by its determine
ton: and in the meantime they must
sec the folly of placing themselves
in an attitude of bitter hostility I'd
any one of the distinguished gentle Z
man who may be nominated. They,
will find it unpleasant to eat their
words in presence of laughing world
and still more so, if they truly love
the Union to bolt the nomination.
A little calm reflection viii Convince
heated partisans that they have
greatly exaggerated the faults of the
rival candidate for the nomination;
and if they are wise they will mod
crate their tone of denuneiation.
Year: 1864

A German statistical writer remarks
that the invention OF the sewing ma
chine has enabled women 10 sew as
much as a hundred could sew by hand
a century ago, but, he continues, one
woman now demands as much cloth
ing as a hundred did century ago
so that matters are nat 50 much chan
ged after all
Year: 1864

a young officer seoifed at the pa
rade Of study to whicL clergymen
assigned their right to remuneration
fer labor, and offered TO take bet he
would preach bali an hour upon any
verse o. ciion Of verse Of the Old
or New Testament. A clergyman
took the bet, and pointed out, "And
the ass opened his mouth and he
spake."
Year: 1864

Tue Indiapsp lis Sentinel, speaking Of
| the late Abolition convention of that SsAte
says tbs. platform has the merit Of bresIty.
if little else fr1s uuconditi nal in demand
ing the supremacy Of the Administration
over the rights and liberty of the citizen,
and total surrender to the policy of the
party in power, whether correct or not
In a constitutional government, where the
right of the citizen to free speech and free
pfsss are guaranteed, the Republican party
OF Ihdiana declare that the citizen has no
right to pass Judgment upon the measures
or actiVns Of the agents or ssrVan IS whom
they have selected to administer it Accord
ing to the constitution and law.


If such . sentiment is not the quintes-
ssuee Of despotism, we cannot com mprsheud
the meaning .of'the te,n. Such are the
tsachingso Of the resolutions and such is
their suirit. ..se
Year: 1864

Without wasting room to give the details
of the late election we nay - well take the
shortest cut and stats in q fsw words =
possibls-shs dslnseTatie party l. beaten.
The indicatious are that The count viii give
the republieans nearly, II not quite, every
northern Stats-an increased najosity in
Congress, and u Executive and legislative
control Of every State but one or two.
This Is the political position in nutshell.
The democracy are strong-their vote will
be heavy al over the country, but they are
not strong enough to win; hence their
strength avails nothing except IS reminder
to thoss in power that there is . powerful
opposition in the land, Notwithstanding they
have the power.


Candidly We are not disappointed It the
result. We expected it, and for some res-
sons We ars not sorry that it has turned oat
q il has, 30 far q the Presidential ticket i
concerned. We find consolation in this,
that the republican party have got their
own dirty job in their own hands. They
have been the means Of protracting this
war, until the present time, and We think
it is about as well that the democracy let it
alone. The tug Of war has but just COM
menced; il the party in power brings it to
. successful termination and restores the
Union, substantially as it was before the
var, We shall not be found wanting in CIV
ing them due credit for having done SO. It
will be consummation that will gladden.
the heart of every true democrat, no matter
who has the credit Of bringing it about.
But, on the other hand, il the republican
party should be so unfortunate as to make
failure in attempting to restore the Union,
upon its leaders will the curse Of the peo-
pie fall, and then the labor Of the democra-
cy to do what its antagonists found impos-
sible, will commence.


The people have, by very decided mn
i7rity, reiterated their confidence in Mr..
Lincolns administration. We most Sc
riously question the soundness of that de-
cision, bu, it has been made by those who
hand the rig ght to do so, and the minority
bows in submission 10 the peoples will.
Their decision is for four years more Of
war; So be it, even though the last vsstige
Of . republican form Of government be
driven from the land. They desire it
they have claimed the hszard and we have
only to await the result as calmly and as
patiently as we may. Let no democrat
strike his colors. The hour is coming
when they will be the colors Of the cou ntry.
Year: 1864

Heavy overcoat cloths, bought before the
great advance in cloths, can be found at
Perry's. He can turn out those heavy and
comfortable coats for less money than any
other concern in the city Call at the store
opposite the Post Office.
Year: 1864

two he has been in the trade between St
Louis and New Orleans, and is now max
ing short visit with his family in Ii
Claire.


military FUSERAL.-The funeral ccre
monies incident upon the death of Capt
James Moore, took place this afternoon
The hearse containing the corpse was pre-
ceded by Post Mcclellan martial band and
an appropriate military escort, aud was fol-
lowed by long train of carriages contain
ing the relatives and friends of the deceased d
Of whom he had not few in this city.


School CoNvENrIoN.-Mr. Gorton, the
efficient County Superintendent Of common
schools, has called . convention Of the off
GERS of the various public schools of Scott
county, to meet at the Court House, on the
18th inst, for the purpose Of considering
the propriety Of introducing uniform se-
ries Of School Books, and the consideration
of such other matters as may he of impor-
tancc to public schools. This is capital
idea, and every school officer should make
it a point to attend. Let the plan of uni
formity be adopted and rigidly carried out.


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MILlTARY.-Things military are progress
ing in an easy, quiet way about the efices
in this city. There is constant but rath
er slender stream Of recruits coming in all
the time, and considerable number Of SOL
diers being discharged froin service for a
few days past.


The wards arc.doing considerable towards
freeing themselves from the impending
draft. The impression that there will not
be draft in this city right away is growing
stronger every day that dreaded act is post
poned.


The Fifth Ward, through its energetic
committee, is getting along handsomely in
reducing its quota, and by the end of an
other week will have its complement filled.
The Third and Sixth Wards are also filling
up rapidly, and in q short time will rest
safe from an, apprehensions Of being called
upon to take chances in the grand national
lottery.
Year: 1864




EE The World says: we warned the
country not long since to put no faith in the
statement of the administration press. thas
the rebellion was exhausted as n military
power. Wepredicted that, Notwithstanding
the manifest dependency and discomfort Of
the southern people, the commencement Of
the spring campaign would find the rebel ar
mics as large ana as formidable as ever they
were. The last two weeks have shown that
we were not mistaken. The rebel troops
have been swarming all around the borders
Of the restricted aera of the confederscy.
They are on the aggressive In every quarter,
save the Southwest We hear of them i'm
Western, Central and Eestern Tennessee, In
Western and Northern Virginia, on the Pen.
insula, capturing our outposts in North
Carolina, and besieging Newbern, while there
is no falling off in the supply of rebel troops
under Beauregard. No doubt many Of these
raids have been made in sheer desperation,
and all of them have been inspired to obtain
needed supplies but they give the lie to the
stories which have been so rife of the de-
moralization of the rebel armies. The coun-
try has been deceived SO Often that it 10
quite time all such stories were discredited. i.
Year: 1864

Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Wy.
ming that they have located at Tunkhannock wher
hey will promptly attend to all calls in the line Of
neir profession. May be found at his Drug Stare
when not professionally absent.
Year: 1864

AN INoIDENr.-David Dodd, writing
from Evansville to the Missouri Demo
crut says:


To day | noticed little occurrence,
which, in itself, 20 be sure, does not
amount to much, but will put it in this
letter any way. AS We rolled ont of
Evansville noticed veteran standing
on the platform looking intently at n
cluster of houses just at the edge of town,
and as we both gazed | saw what was
the matter. His little wife was at the
window bidding her soldier a last good.
bye (perhnps forevcr) while she, woman.
like, was kissing her hnnd to him rs fer
vently as she knew how, never taking her
eyes of from him till We were quite ont
of sight. just then l saw him trying to
get cinder out Of his eye, apparently,
and although he managed it pretty well
he could not deceive rue, for / saw big
manly tears 60 chasing each other down
his bronzed check as ever fell from the
eyes of n woman.


Well, thus returning" bears with it,
or seems to bear with it, moro weight
than merely "going" at the first CALL
Poor heart beating there at the window
alone, may your life be mado happy by
his roturn once more TO you, and when
he COMES back this time, God grant that
it may be indeed with this cruel war all
over.
Year: 1864

No real lover Of his flock drives his
sheep TO the washing without feeling
akin TO remorse. lie would not do il
were il not that he believes that the mar
kot demands wool washed on the back.
Though it is true that washed wools sell
more readily, yet'in times like these where
any and all woods are quickly taken up.
an opportunity for reform is offered which
ought not to be overlooked. Sheep which
are TO be washed ought to he sheared be-
fore settled warm weather. In many sea
sohs this will not come before the last of
June. They are then in much less dan
ger of taking cold and receiving perma-
nent injury. They ought to be washed
only in water which is so warm that the
washers do not find It uncomfortable TO
stand in it with the sheep. The shock
TO the flock, of the immersion in cold wa
ter and being subsequently exposed 10
raw winds, followed by being reduced to
state of absolute nakedness, is sufficient
cause TO account for snullles," and prev
alent lung difficulties. The rule in regard
to washing is to wash as little as posi-
ble, but even this involves the necessity of
thoroughly wetting the entire fleece. 1t
is great object TO have the sheep sheared
as early as they can be, and fully month
may be gained if they are shorn without
washing. The fleece starts better, the
sheep seem actually benefited, weakly
ones often brighten up and do well, aud
all are in much better condition TO bear
the autumnal storms which often como
before the flocks are sufficiently clad to
bear the change we'll. Contagious dis
eases are not unfrequcutly communicated
by farmers using the same washing pens
with their neighbors, which may be avoid
able.


If the sheep be shorn unwashed, par
ticular care should be taken to have them
all well tagged, and dirt removed which is
not too thoroughly incorporated with the
fleece. The discount of ohe-third in price
for unwashed wool is not faif, yet tho
farmer may well submit to it for the ad-
vantage his flock gains, if it boa valuable
one, knowing that like other abuses it will
be corrected by time. Sheep should be
shorh on smooth, clean floors, by careful,
humane, quick, experienced men. The
cleanliness of the floor, the removal of
dung and'straw brought in upon the feet,
are important.-Am. AgricuituriSt, May.
Year: 1864

Whoever intends 10 purchase n good Family
Sowing Machine, Of any kind, will do woll TO
call at the News Office. We taa furnish them
at ell times upon the most advantageous terms.


PRoPRIEroRs OF THE News.
Year: 1864

warning bv this, and use liberslly this
element Of is strength. If the rebels
fear them, Ne should have confidence in
thea We are glad TO know that bill,
giving them the sane pay and allowances
~ white soldiers, has passed the House
This Is matter Of common Justice, and
should have been given from the begin
ming. Il viii do much toward rendering
this branch CT the service effective
Year: 1864

A correspondent, writing from Petersburg,
says: 81 The indications are that an active
movement on large scale will not be at
tempted for week or two at least. The fall
of Petersburg is question of time. That
time must elapse before it can be taken.
Grant is conducting a siege, such siege as
eliminated 80 gloriousy at yicksburg. But
that job was far more serious than this. What
he has made up his mind to do, he will do,
and viii not be hastened into it precipitately,
and chance failure siege. Guns enough to
sweep Petersburg from the face of the earth,
have already been mounted; still Grant may
strike like lightning, and with fatal effect
somewhere else. His ways are devious and
past finding out"


Movements are now under way which will
largely re-enforce Grants army by veteran
troops from points Of less note and Importance
than Richmond. 1t is thought that General
Canby's troops from New Orleans will soon
make their appearance on the James river in
stead of stopping at Mobile and it is under
stood that nothing that the rebels can do
by way of the Shenandoah valley will induce
Grant to send any portion of his army to the
defence of Washington.


In a recent artillery duel, after two hours
cannonading, the rebel batteries were COM
pletely silenced and the rebels driven from
their place. At three p. N. the enemy open
ed again and soon the enemy's works were
enveloped in one continuous red cloud of dust
by our shells The rebel gunneY could be
seen running to the rear for places OF safety.
After two hours fighting every rebel battery
was silenced. Our batteries have been placed
with great skill and care, SO that at any mo-
ment they can be concentrated on any point.
Petersburg is now covered BY over 100 of our
guns, and when Grant gives orders its destruc-
ton will be but the work of few hours.
Year: 1864

The recent action of the Depart
ment at Washington in withdrawing
all the public land in this State from
market, will be a severe blow to the
prosperity of the Northwestern part
of the State. At no time within Il e
last seven years has there been half
the immigration into Northwestern
Iowa, that has been crowding in for
the two months past. Hundreds OF
the best class of settlers arc focking
to the Land Office and searching the
prairies for homesteads, and thousands
more are preparing TO come after har-
vest. 1t is but just becoming gener-
ally known that there are hundreds
of thousands Of acres Of as good land
as there is on this continent still SUBJ
ject to be taken as Homes.eads in this
and the Sioux City Land District. As
the fact has become known, great
preparations are being made at the
East to secure these valuable lands
under the liberal provisions Of the
Homestead Act. Money being plenty,
thousands are enabled to come West
that have not heretofore had the means.
There would undoubtedly have been
added from five to eight thousand to
the population of this Congressional
District within the present year. But
the order comes from Washington
shutting up all of these lands for an
indefinite time, multiplying the Home.
stead Law. and driving thousands of
the best class of settles who desire to
make their homes in Iowa, to the dis
tant Territories Of away up North in.
to the wilds of Minnesota. Cannot
our Members of Congress see that this
order, SO detrimental to the prosperi-
ty of our State is revoked. so far as it
applies to the even sections of land,
about which there is no dispute Fort
Dodge Republican
Year: 1864

A species of grubs and bugs-new
in this region-have lately been OBJ
served in several potato patches in
this vicinity. and are proving very de-
structive wherever they tarry. The
bugs are striped and somewhat resem-
ble the species which attack vines,
only they are several times larger


The grubs grow to about half an inch
in length and are Of reddish color.
They are yoracious feeders and grow
to he very fat and plump. They use
up potato vines wherever they appear.
The bug is supposed to be the ilustri-
Gus projenitor OF the grub. We have
heard of no remedy except that Of
brushing them of. and killing them.
Several parts of Illinois are also in
tested with them. Hamilton Freeman.
Year: 1864

duty owe TO humanity, to say to you, that
| have used individually and in my family,
DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla,
and from the use of it l find it answers all
purposes for which it is intended. Lately
have been brought very near the grave from
a diseased liver, and from the use of this in
valuable medicine have been most signally
relieved An eminent physician, the other
day, remarked in my presence, that he con-
sidered this medicine as the very best of all
the modern combinations. II this humble
testimony Of mine is of any use to you, you
are at liberty to use 1t in any way you may
think proper. X. E. b. BAYLOR.
Year: 1864

Market men may advertise "sea
food as much as they please, says
New Haven journal, but If the prices
of fish and oysters go on rising with
beef and veal as they do, tho folks
there won't be able to sea food Of any
kind presently.