smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1865

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Rascality does not always drive SO prosper
Gus business as rogues are apt to imagine
The bank teller who absconded not long ago
from this city and from his elegant home on
Staten Island, arrived safely enough in Eng.
land; but how long did he enjoy his ill.gotten
gsins7 How speedily was he arrested and
country he had furtively abandoned7 So, too,
with Smith ]. Eastman, the merchant who sud
denly fed from his counting house down town
and his palatial mansion in Brooklyn, defraud.
ing every friend he could impose upon and
carrying of an immense sum TO Europe. Did
his wealth purchase him even mental tranquil.
ity7 Instead Of dashing about the capitals Of
the old world and living on prince, he was
forced to take opium in order to allay his dis
tress Of mind. He found it indispensable to
keep semiinsane in order to silence the clamor.
ings of his conscience. To crown al, insanity
really set in, and he returns home species Of
maniac, as we'll as a prisoner, to answer to the
law for his culpability.


"The way Of the srsnsgressor is hard" and
if every man would only look this fact fully in
mon nor fraud 90 popular In nine cases out
of ten, these peculators live most wrstched
lives after they have committed an act which
exiles them from their friends and makes them
walk the earth like wicked things, seeing in
every form they meet an officer Of justice, and
feeling in their heart Of hearts that ever-present
and intolerable anguish which haunts the guilty
mind. They often take more pains, and labor
with more assiduity, to acquire sum by i'm
proper means than would suffice to accumulate
it uprightly, and, after they have got it. what
felicity does it procure for them2 1t makes the
earth itself Pandemoniam, life burthen
After all, "honesty is the best policy;' there
can be no mistake about that truth, no discoun,
(as the "sports" say) on that solemn reality
N Y. Sunday Times.
Year: 1865




IT would be poor aectation to speak lightly OF the
effect likely to be produced the issue Of the American
war by the fall of the Confederate capital The value
attached to It, not less for strategic reasons than as tho
seat of government is attcsted by the supendos Efforts
which have been made its attack and defence Even
II the substantial justice of the estimation in which the
prize has been held by both parties were more doubt
fu than il is the Fictitious importance conferred
sion has been the gage of victory would
be entitled to the weightest consideration
IL appears, therefore, assertion altogether without
warrant, that the long unconquered army OF the Con-
their political has received ftrt b,c it is
much more difficult to maintain. Lynchburg, the next
apparently the list Of federal victims, has resisted
partial attacks so often as to justify the expectation that
general as Lee But that it can long hold out against
such force the North will be able to concentrate
AGAINST it Is highly improbable; and, even were its
security guaranteed, should have to ask ourselves
ary efforts Of the Conederates to maintain their inde
pendence must require. We acknowledge that we re-
uctantly concur in the opinion that such armies
ess ntial to them cannot be kept in the field without the
constant support derived from large towns


From the Manchester Guardian, April 49,


Our market very sensibly affected yesterday and
in the early part Of this forenoon by the henry disasters to
the Confederate which reported in the last
American advices. Business expected to be at q
stand, and the prices of yarns and piece goods
were considered to have lost about one penny
per pound as compared with those of Thursday.
But things have been rather better to-day than they
threatened to be- II seemed If, both in liverpool
and Manchester, the effect of events which, though
startling, not unexpected, had been anticipated IN
the previous fall 1t soon found that snners and
manufacturers not much alarmed. materially
lower in their quotations Private kilograms gave sim
liar account Of cotton holders The aores busy be-
and react upon another; and the final public telegram
from Liverpool was of u sustaining character.
Year: 1865

Paris (Apri lS correspondence Of the London News


The Bourse, owing to the general holiday Of Easter
Monday was thinly attended, and little business was
done, except in Mexican, which in demand The
success OF the new loan Is not considered doubtful The
confidence of the substantial bankers who have under
taken 10 negotiate 1t Is founded upon any belief in
the stability of the Emperor Maximians dynasty, but
in the confidence which their experience gives them
the guibiiyy of the public. The attraction of the i'm


mcnse interest offered is great that bankers feel certain
OF getting rid of their paper to small holders with profit
to themselves. The interest will doubt be paid for
year or two and perhaps mora, and ,chen the smash
cons none Of the bankers sctose dazzle small
people will hold any of the stock.
Year: 1865

Though many cueious tricks and mis-
; chievous but harmless capcrs have been
played by horses within our knowledge,
yet it is hard to give credence to the fol-
lowing anneclote from an English paper:


There was, some years ago, very fine
horse in the possession of Henry Meux u
Co. the eminent brewers. 1t was used as
dray horse, but was so tractable that he
was left sometimes without any restraint,
to walk about the yard and to return to 'he
stable. according to his fancy. In the
yard there were also few pigs OF peculiar
breed, fed on grain and corn, and 10 these
pigs the horse had evidently an insuperable
objection. There was deep trough in
the yard. holding water for the horses,
where this horse went often, taking his
mouth full of corn When he reached the
through. he let the corn fall near it on the
ground. and when the young swine ap-
preached it (for the old ones kept aloof
he would suddenly seize one of them by
the tail. pop him into the trough, and then
caper about the yard. seemingly del GIFTED
with the frOlic The noise of the pig soon
brought the men to his assistance. who
knew from experience what was the mat
ter, while the horse iudulged in all sorts
of antics to show his glec. and then re-
turnel quietly to his stable.
Year: 1865

LORD LYONS REsIGNATIoN.-The Lendon
Times, in alluding to the change in the British
Embassy al Washington, says, that NO one
who knows the nature of the work which
Lord Lyons had to discharge during the last
feur years Of his Office will be surprised at his
being compelled TO retire, and adds, shut the
amount Of business thus transacted must, after
all, have been the least part of its burden. The
anxiety of the office must have been far more
trying than its labor. Seldom has there been
a more important POST at q more critical time.
The consequences which have depended for
the last few years on the due conduct of our
relations with the United States have been
momentous in the extreme, and there has
scarcely been any moment within that period
at which those relations might not have been
compromised by failure in courtesy or dis
cretion. MIR. Lincoln's Government, indeed,
has, 1t must be confessed, displayed q credita-
BILE or a prudent self. control under the various
excitements Of the times; yet the temper
OF the American public has constantly
been such that slight indiscretion on our part
might have made it impossible for the Presi-
dent and his minister to be more moderate than
the people whom they represent. It reflects
the greatest credit on Lord Lyons that during
the critical and difficult period he has uniform
ly smoothed the roughness and adjusted the
difhculties which arose, and that Mr.. Layard
could say the other night that sin no one in
stance has he not received the entire approval
of her Majesty's Government"
Year: 1865

HIt is stated, says an English paper, that
there are twenty steam boilers under the floor
OF the House Of Parliament, many working at
high pressure and not tested as to their
strength for years. 1t might create a deal of
excitement, certainly new sensation for the
blase, il some morning reports of parliament
ary proceedings in the paper were 70 wind up
suddenly with, "Here the debate came to an
end by the blowing up of all The members"
Year: 1865

REVOCATION OF THE PASSPORT ORDER
The announcement Of the revocation of the
passport order was cause for jubilee on the
banks OF the Niagara. At Suspension Bridge
both sides of the river were delighted. The
hotels were thrown open and the people from
either side went there for reciprocal congrar
appreciated the importance Of the event cele-
brated more fully than others, and went In for
q grand drunk.
Year: 1865

Railways Ready Relief, whether applied
externally or taken internally, acts at once
there is no delay, but it instantly fuitiiiIs its
mission Of relieving the patient Of pain md
discomfort
NAIL IN THE KNEE PAN.


NAIL IN TAE KNEE PAN.
Year: 1865

rHs New BoN,iETs.-If any one is dis
posed to doubt that fashion is omnipotent,
the rage for the present style Of ladies hats
ought to silence such skepticism forever
When a capricious Frenchwoinan ordered
her miliner, in defiance Of precedent, to make
her bonnet without crown or curtain, TO
accommodate the dropping mass Of her beau
tiful hair, she could hardly have foreseen
that within six months she you'd have Gre
atcd revolution in bonnetdom. As for the
use Of the new hat, why raise that question
so long as the Il dies are all enchanted with
it, and declare il to be convenient as well as
becoming? However that maybe,
s.Now Lonnet of genuine beauty and grace,
Worn on the head in its proper place,


Shadowing family the wearer s face.


Is the thing TOR song or sonnet"
But


~ sort Of cup to catch the hair,


Leaving the head to go it bare,


striking example of nothing to wear


Is this bonnet abominaton.'
Again,


ut makes q woman look brazer and bold.
Assists her in catching nothing but cold;
1t is bad on the young. absurd on the old,


And deforms what it ought TO deck
Year: 1865

A CiRcUs IN FAcT.-Dc Haven's United
Circus pitched its tent in town this morn
ing. It is the first real genuine circus Of the
season-or for two seasons, for that matter.
If you want few hours enjoyment this
evening for the very reasonable price Of ad-
mission, 60 to the circus and take your fam
lily along with you. Go anyhow, it will 10
you good-strengthen your lungs and make
you feel better to havo good long laugh.
You will find it at De Haven's circus to-
night.
Year: 1865

Ice CREAM AND Strawberries. s.-Remem-
her the Sanitary Fair Festival at Sargent
Place, to morrow evening. Music, straw
berries and cream, amusements, 2nd joy
full time generally are on the bill, and all
who 60 will be sure TO spend pleasant eve
ming. The proceeds of this effort Of the la
dies Of this city goes to the great North.
western Sanitary Fair, and inures to the
benefit Of the sick and wounded soldiers Of
the Union. Let US ail attend the Festival
tomorrow evening.
Year: 1865

TnEsx are few complaints Of the early
appearance Of the chinch bug in some Of the
wheat fields, but We do not think it is general,


from al that we can hear So far the grow


ing grain has promising appearance, and
the chances for . good yield are just about as
fair as they were year ago THE tinc.
Year: 1865

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR.-The pupils OF
the Deaf and Dumb Institution visited the Fair yoster
day the Invitation the Managers. Last evening n
worry Interesting exhibition made from the stand Of
the peculiar method Of instruction impaired to this
class Of persons with fine displays OF the sign
language. Tho exhibition lasted over an hour, and
attracted the attention OF the immense crowd OF visitors
In attendance TO the exclusion OF tho other objects OF
interest


Tho closing address will be delivered this evening by
Prof Draper. The Fair viii close Thursday even.
ag when the awards win DO read of from the premium
LET. lhere are many useful novel, AID interesting
articles on exhibition otbor than those have


toned from time 10 time during nc continuance OF the
Fair.
Year: 1865

The recent afray at Dangan between the con-
stabulary and crowd Of alleged Fenians, I'M which


the police killed and wounded others Of their assall'
ants, was the subject of investigation at the Castle
martyr Petty Sessions Friday, Sept. y. There was
large crowd In court Of sympaihzers with the men
summoned by the police for taking part In the attack
upon them. Eleven men, including Terence Ahenrn.
who was said TO have melted the attack were SUN.
moned and the information Of Constable jacques Cos
grave and other policemen and witnesses, was read
over The evidence appeared % be substantially the
that given at the inquest with tie exception


that some OF the words Of the haralgue delivered by
Ahearn were deposed to.


Constable jacques swore that Ahearn. after ascend
ing the pier Of the gate. expressed himself thus We
are all belonging to the Fenian Brotherhood and the
time is coming at which We must strike the blow" He
concluded by telling the people TO go home and not
mind the police, after which he pulled on tho wall
This harangue excited the people The words doposed
10 by Constable Cosgraye We are all Irishmen
and Fenians We In oblivion and the time is come
when we will strike the blow" The Chairman said the
magistrates were unanimous in accepting moderate
bail with one exception. Terence A AhesrD, who was
the primary Of the disturbance and consequently
they would put larger amount Of bail him. namely,
two balls In 425 each, and himself In $50 lie said he
would DE able 10 procure the necessary balls. Tho
other defendants let out balls Of Rl0 each and
themselves in 40
Year: 1865

Our Brass Band gave great effect to tn,
solemnity ofthe ccrmonies on Thursday, max
ing them much more impressive than with
cut it would have been possible. The military
companies of French Gulch and Shasta gave
enough Of military complexion to the process
sion to keep present to the minds of all tie
distracted condition of the Nation, which
had brought about the sad event all are mourn
Year: 1865

THAT MILLvILLE MEETING AGAIN.-We


feel that it would have been better for us had


I'VE never noticed this subject at ALL We
1have already given some two or three YER


,sions of the affair, and are now called on to


/ give another. Inasmuch as we have got our
foot in it, it is better, perhaps, that we


1' 20 the whole hog" Mr.. Tanquary, a resi- /
Ident of Millville, assures US that no such
meeting as we have been writing about crer
did take place there, that meeting for the
purpose of running suspected or hated man
out of the county was called to be held on
Little Cow Creek, near Ultz's. The object
aof the meeting was known at Millville, but


1.-The people of that place would not mix with
9so disgraceful an affair.


Now this is our last, and if any are
sagrieved and want to make it known to the


public. they can do so by forwarding short
Communication over their own proper sigma
lures and paying fair compensation for its
5insertion,
Year: 1865

CORRECTION. In our last issue we stated


that no flag had ever been hostei over G.. w,
|Hoag's residence until the news was received
:of the assassination of President Lincoln.
I'VE are advised that flag was Aying from


|the same spot on election day, Sh Norem6ers
1854 taken down as soon as the result wa
known and hoisted again " hen the murder


|of the President was made public. The


house in question was draped in mourning
yesterday Red Bluff Independent.
Year: 1865

To FEDERAL TAX PAYERs.-By a recent


;ruling of the United States Commissioner of


Internal Revenue, returns must be made


Iand taxes assessed upon the basis of the cur


'rency in which such taxes are paid"


If the tax payer gives in his property al


lgold value. he must pay the tax in gold; if
lat greenback value, the tax may be paid in
kind. Or, in other words, the property and
incomes will be assessed at currency valua-
Ition, and the tax paid in kind.


This is rather important to the tax paying
.citizens of the State, and should greenbacks
fall to fifty cents on the dollar they would
have to pay just double what they paid last


lyear, as then they were taxed at gold valu
sation and paid the face of the tax in curren


Icy, bought at half its face. The seeming
hardship is partially overcome by the ad
vance of greenbacks or fall of gold. Further,


the tendency of the ruling is to make it the


Interest of all to bull greenbacks and bear


gold, instead..of the reverse, which has been


'the case in this State, to enable crafty OF


dishonest sharps to pay their obligations Al
forty or fifty cents on the dollar.
Year: 1865

The Buenos Ayres correspondent of the
Journal contains some further highly interest
ing items concerning the Paragnayan war
There is said 10 be much apathy among the
people OF the Argentine Contederacy, who
are slow in joining the army. In order 10
stir them up, Gen Urquiso, formerly their
President has issued proclamation in which
he says that he considers the contest against
Paraguay so sacred ,ha. he would go TO join
the legion IN the field, even if he should be
deserted by his children.


The Argentine government has made ar
rangements for raising troops in Europe in
order to drive the Paragnnyians out Of the Bra-
lillian province. The Emperor has ordered
that every fit man there must be put under
arms, and 10000 from other provinces must
march at once TO assis. them President Lopez
is displaying the utmost yigor in his efforts TO
meet the assaults of the two powers by which
he is assailed. Every man aud boy capable
of service Is put into the army, and the work
is being done by the.women. il is thought
that Lopez has nearly one hundred thousand
men under arms He is we'll supplied with
material of excellent character
Year: 1865

Mr. Henry 4. WISE, in a letter TO General
GRANT, asserts his original aboliiionsm thus:


So far from my being opposed to the name
freedmen" as indicating the condition of
slaves freed by the war, the chief consolation
/ hare IN the result Of the rdr is that sldrerg
is f0rerer Gbolished that not only the slaves
are. in fact at last freed from bondage, but
that | am freed from them. Long before the
war, indeed, had definitely made up my
mind actively to advocate emancipation
throughout the South. | had determined if
| could help it, my descendants should never
be subject to the humiliation have been sub
lect to by the weakness, il not the wickedness
of slavery; and while | cannot recognize as
lawful and humane the violent and shocking
mode in which il has been abolished. vet
accept the fact most heartily as an accom-
plished one, and am determined not only to
abide by it and acquiesce in it, but to strive
BY all the means in my power to make it be-
neficent to both races aud blessing espe-
cialy to our country. | unfeignedly rejoice
at the fact. and am reconcled to many of the
worst calamities of the war. because am now
convinced that the war was a special provi-
dencc of God, unavoidable BY the nation at
either extreme, to tear loose from us black
idol from which we could never have been
separated by any other means than those OF
fire and blood, sword and sacrifice.


JoHN BRowSs soul must have been visiting
Gov. WISE by the dim glimmer OF the pale
moonlight. Surely. nothing but ghost, zone
from the dead, could have converted WISH
to an abolitionist and vet he distinctly avows
that he was an abolitionst before the war,
end that his chief consolation for the calani-
ties of the war is in the fact that it abolished d
slavery
Year: 1865

Such is a specimen of the headings of
Southern papers.


In Knoxville rebel soldier by the name of
BAKER, shot down young man, by the name
of HALL, of the late Federal Army, and at the
time of his murder clerk of the court. BAKER
was taken from the Jail and hung by crowd
of men the same night.


The Knoxville Whg says:


The Sheriff and Jailor are not in the least
to blame. They could not stand up with
guard of five men against such a force. We
have advised the Sheriff TO double his guard,
and we have no doubt he will do so. There
are those in town who are perfectly shocked
mt these outrages, and are asking why the
Governor does not interfere. The Governor
is here, and regrets that men who have served
in the rebel army for more than three years,
are parading the streets, loaded down to I'll .
guards with revolvers swearing that they have
been overpowered but not convinced. The
Governor regrets that Union men are shot
down by them. and that friends in turn, are
hanging them in violation of law. The Gov
ernor is as powerless as any other citizen. in
all such cases. The Governor is not SO much
Mortified rs many others. He was shocked
four years ago, when innocent men we're tn
ken from his side. out of the same Jail, two at
a time, and hung by the other party, and the
he-devils threw up their white handkerchiefs
in appreciation. The Governor may have
been a little used to scenes of this kind and
not feel as deeply as he ought on this solemn
occasion.


Young Baker is reported TO have met death
with great coolness. He said they could take
his life. but he had the consolation to know
that he had killed three white men and two
negroes.


The circumstances of the Selma murder.
were not at all remarkable in the South.
where it is common for a son of chivalry 10
shoot n man down in bis house or on the
street, on the slightest prctensc. Mr.. Mn
NO, the murdered man, in the present case,
was a Treasury Agent of the Government,
and of course, could not have been SO with
out offence.


The wanton shooting of negroes is the or
der of the day amongst the Southern aristoc-
raey, and it adds an additional capto the feathl
er of the chivalric hero, when it happens. as
in the present case, that the victim had foagh,
for the government, and was al the time in
the service Of his country.
Year: 1865

The Colonel served in Congress before. the
war, and in the Union army during the war,
and has had excellent opportunities of be-
coming thoroughly posted both theoretically
and practically He has fine reputation as
public speaker, and is now as ready to do
battle against . the old fire in the rear allies
of rebels, as he was heretofore against the
Year: 1865

- Poor cd Frank ought to have stuck
to his 1rst intention and withdrawn from the
track and thereby saved hts reputation for
horse sense and avoided the terrible defeat
he has received. But he allowtd the editor
of the Times 10 persuade him that he might
be elected. Behold the result!