smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

faculty she ever exhibited was imperfectly
to utter what appeared to be musical sounds


For long time she had been fed ON
sponge-cake aud weak tea, but it was neces.
sary to place this food in the back part of
her mouth or she would not swallow it, for
her tongue was without taste. Besides,
she was without the active sense Of touch.
Thus she was human being without any Of
the senses. and she exhibited condition not
only much lower than that of common
new born infant. but lower even than Young
animal. Still there was an interior sensa-
ton, and all the involuntary and automatic
phenomena were perfect. else the process of
nutrition and waste could not have been car
ried on. The first step with this poor girl
was to commence with that which was def.
nitely known, and nothing was definitely
known to connect the exterior with the inte.
rior but taste, and this at the back part of
, the mouth. With sponge cake on a fork, it
was Withdrawn IN what may be called les
sons. more and more outward, little dis
tance at each lesson and it was found that
the taste followed, until at last il reached
the tip of the tongue, and it was transferred
thence to the inside of the mouth. During
this instruction she would move her head,
that the food might come in contact with the
locality where taste was best established and
next she learned to raise her head for this
purpose. If too much was exacted she
dropped discouraged. but the teacher yielded
little, and she responded. The next lesson
commenced by placing her standing against
the wall, with smooth oil cloth beneath her
feet, while the doctor sat in chair before
her, with one hand against her breast TO
prevent her from falling, and with one hand
against her knees to prevent them from bend.
ing when for the first time, her limbs sup.
ported her body. Then with his foot be drew
out her feet little, making her position
uncomfortable, but soon they were showed
back. After this had been repeated several
times she, at last, to the DOCTORS Joy, slight.
ly drew back one foot herself. After more
lessons she learned to step back and for
wards. Next her body was moved to one
side when remembering how she became
comfortable by moving her foot, she moved
her body herself and stood erect TO secure
other prompt positions of the body, she was
placed in large-sized baby jumper. Thus
the lessons went on until she learned to stand,
to walk and to sit dawn, and finally to follow
the other pupils to and from the uinng-room.
In bringing her hand under her will, hot,
cold, smooth, rough light and heavy objects
were placed in it. and as result the idea at
last dawned that she had hand. She was
not able to see, because the pupils of her
eyes did not contract and dilate To excite
action, objects were made to fit before her
eyes; then there were sudden changes from
light to darkness, and at last she came to
see objects which were not too ramota
Year: 1869

We do not, however," Nor do we. The effect OF the
Pacific Railway upon Its eastern connections has
been greatly discounted and the reaction after the
completion OF that enterprise may be all the worse
for the present enthusiasm concerning 1t.


The dispute between the Fourth National Bank
and Messrs. Jay Cooke Co., as to the signatures OF
the alleged forged checks recently passed upon the
first mentioned institution, has been settled BY ad-
missions that the signatures are not genuine The
controversy ought TO lead 70 reform in the manner
Of printing such checks. The present system Of


thographing them Is no guarantee against forgery.
Lthography Is very easily counterfeited. Were the
checks PLAIN the observation Of the paying teller
would not be distracted by their useless c0l0ring
and would be concentrated more especially upon
the handwriting Of the signature.


The following Is q comparative table Of railway
earnings for the corresponding expired portion OF
Year: 1869

In most parts Of New England the season this
spring is very backward. In the southern part OF
New Hampshire, not more than forty miles north Of
Boston, the fields mostly covered with snow yet,
and the farmers say they have never known a spring
when the snow melted slowly, In the vicinity OF
Danbury, N. H., the snow on the 7th instant was
about three leet on a Level, and in some places the
drifts were ten feet deep. 1t will be some time yet
before anything can be done about the agricultural
spring work in the northern and central parts OF
New England. In Connecticut there has been but
little during the whole winter and the farmers
near New Haven have commenced plOughing their
fields for sowing and planting,
Year: 1869

Prospects for wheat crop are very fine-never bet
ter


The Nashville Press ana Times Of a recent date,
says:-We learn from those who have travelled
pretty extensively through Middle Tennessee that
more cotton VIII be cultivated this year than last.
Many planters have prepared to concentrate oil their
energies on the staple and will barely raise enough
corn and wheat for their own use. The season thus
far has been unfavorable for poughing the ground,
but now that the weather is settle dthe fields
are being got in readiness with all possible haste


Late frOsts have injured fruit considerably. From
the 10th to the 18th inst heavy frosts prevailed
throughout the eastern portion or the State, The
Fayetteville Observer OF the 10th says:-The pros
pect for peaches the coming summer Is gloomy in
deed. Thus far in bottom lands the fruit seems to
be very generally killed, but the hill sides and
other elevated localities the destruction is not 80
generals but the weather continues cold and unsea-
pOnabe, with occasional freezes and any night may
blast tie entire crop. There was fall Of sleet on
last Monday night,
Year: 1869

FIGHT BETWEEN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CARoLrNA
CHicKENs.-All arrangements have been effected for
the next contest between the North Carolina and
Virginia chickens, II having been decided that the
main is TO be fought In this place tWeldon) on the
first Wednesday In June next. We understand that
many OF the best chickens upon both sides will be
brought into the contest and II may with safety be
said that the occasion will draw together n large
number of the lovers OF the sport from southside
virginia and Eastern North Carolina.-Rodnoke
Netps.
Year: 1869

The reports from all sections Of the Western States
indicate the largest yield Of wheat in proportion to
the population for many years. All sections report
the same story as TO the glorious prospect All the
wheat States have not only splendid promise for
iall wheat, but the farmers prepared for large
sowing OF spring wheat. The season s late and wet
out still large breadths win be sown.


Advces from Western fruit crops are extremely
encouraging The peach crop OF Michigan for this
year Will be the largest gathered and in South
ern Illinois the late irosts only killed or the super
nuous buds which could well be spared.
Year: 1869

The wheat crop is more promising than at any
corresponding date since 1s00 and the greatest yield
Of this cereal known for ten years s looked for.
correspondent writes-wheat In the entire valley
Of virginia, well east OF the mountains, looks
extremely well; indeed, can say remarkable nne.


The Norfolk Day Book OF the 10th says Fruit
will be very scarce this year, a great many OF the
peaches having been killed last fall and a great
many sharing the same fate this spring by the recent
frosts The Fredericksburg Herald of the 10th SAYS


The reports that reach us from county, Staf-
ford Caroline &C., all TO the effect that the peach
cherry and apricot IN has been killed by the ex
treme cold OF the last few days. The apple and pear
had not fully developed and we still hope that these
Will be spared TO US. But Notwithstanding oil the
cold, and even the freeze OF last night, we find the
bloom on peach tr4es that had not developed still
alive aud healthy This morning, an evidence that all


the fruit is not killed. The Shenandoah
Herald OF the 10th says I'VE have met
with . number OF persons from the DIFF.
ferent sections OF tue county and all generally
agree that the peach crop will be an entire failure
THIS season. on account OF the late severe weather
and snow, which has entirely destroyed the bud
az from examination the inteI ior was found to be
black, as IL the case when Affected by frost. None
OF the more hardy fruit Is thought TO be nurt
Year: 1869

The season In New York, Pennsylvania and New
Jersey is backward. In many sections the ground is
entirely unfit for the plough. Wheat is promising,
and from the wide breadth sOwn large yield Is an
tcipated. 1t is yet too early to write advisedy OF
prospects.
Year: 1869

The Baltimore sun of the 10th says:-Tne reports


s to the injury done the fruit by the cold snap are
contradictory, some stating that the destruction is
complete while others claim that the amage Is not
very serious. The papers OF the eastern shore OF
Maryland continue to report cold weather win
Year: 1869

There was large breadth OF fall wheat sown in
Missouri. Early indications were that some damage
had been done by successive freezlngs and thawings
but the crop now promises q large yield.
Year: 1869

SUNDAY, April IS, 1880.


TIE change In the condition Of the banks was the
Important feature OF the week In financial circles
and was the underlying cause OF important move
ments in the stock and general markets The weekly
statement presented yesterday afternoon s renec-
tive OF prompt and gratifying return Of currency
to the metropolis in accordance with the usual turn
OF money In this direction at this period of the year.
The gain of legal tenders during the week was con-
sideraDly over two millions Of dollars and the loss
In specie less than o million. Had the Hamburg
steamer arrived day earlier the banks would have
doubtless exhibited slight gain In specie. The fol-
lowing s q comparison oil the last two statements:-
Year: 1869

Our exchanges from all parts Of Texas report that
planters are actively engaged. Corn as generally
planted, and a great deal Of It is already up. A
larger breadth of land viii be put In cotton than
any year since the war. The freedmen have gener.
ally gone TO WORK, and we hear less complaint OF
their idleness than usual.


The wheat crop, though small, gives the promise
Of large yield.
Year: 1869

SOUTHERN WNEs.-We hope yet to see realized
the fond wish or many progressive agriculturist
yard OF the world and furnish Its wines In the
greatest abundance and OF the best quality We
write this IN advance OF mentioning an examination
we have lately been enabled TO make from speci-
mems OF wines made from native grapes In Cherokee
county, Texas. These four specimens were
first wine made from the muscadine, O
sweet grape, which grows like the scuppernong,
immense vines covering great space. This wine Is
was wine made from the post oak grape, which
had some body, but was too acid for use. Next we
had wine from the pulp alone OF the mustang
grape which was by no means palatable; but In the
fourth and last bottle we found wine made up OF
both the pulp and hus, and this we found superior
to all the others, being so near an approach both
In color and taste, to Oporto or port wine "a to be
vesy easily mistaken for it-Nel1 orleans Pictytne
Year: 1869

Despite the terrible stories about the injuries to
the Florida orange trees from the extremely cold
weather prevalent during portion Of the winter,
the crop promises more than an average yield.
Vegetables will be abundant and the standard crops
OF the State are in excellent condition.
Year: 1869

RACINE, April IL. 1869.


Last Sunday morning the body Of an unknown
man was found hanging to small tree in grove
few miles from the city. At the time he was found
he had been hanging there quite number Of days.
From evidences 1t would seem that he had made two
attempts to destroy himself; the first time with q
pender. The deceased was young man, apparently
Dane, about twenty-eight years OF age. well
dressed, and had the appearance OF having been
son was found sum OF money but nothing by
which TO tell who he was or where he came from.
Year: 1869


Excess over legal reserve in 1858. $13, 597, 516
Excess over legal reserve IN 1862. 7,153002


The banks have nine millions less in specie than
last year. which is the unfavorable feature Of their
condition. 1nasmuch as gold is 30 necessary COM
modify to the importing merchants, it would be
proper for Secretary Boutwell, to consider the pro-
prety Of either buying governments with the large
gold balance now in the Treasury vaults or lending
it. 1t is the only currency for the importing bust
ness ana is just too limited in Its amount to go
around among those who want it. The holders once
in while take notion to squeeze" the market
and up goes the price, or up goes the borrowing
rate. Keeping hundred millions idle gold in the
Treasury Is clear loss Of seven millions per annum
to the country. Why cannot the Secretary OF the
Treasury authorize Mr.. Van Dyck to lend whatever
portion OF this amount our merchants needf They
will give him ample security, such as government
bonds II he ia apprehensive that the pledges are


uctuatlng in price they will be content to receive
ninety per cent Of the par value The range in the
price Of gold during the week was as fOll0ws:-
Year: 1869

The Albany Gal Ne,os Of the 10th says:-After
diligent inquiry estimate that planters have
put in about forty per cent Of corn ten Of oats and


nifty Of cotton. The lands have been thoroughly
prepared and well manured, and the stand is pro-
baby the best ever known. We glad to announce
their own bread.


The Eatonton Press ana Messenger OF the 18th
says:Ihe crop prospects IN this section were never
by OF the best and most prominent planters OF
OF the county, better season for planting could
not be desired. The weather s still ne and farmers
are pushing on their work with great alacrlty.


The Savannah Republican of the 18Th says:-On
the Ogeechee the planting Of rice Is busy going on
some planters making preparations to enlarge their
CROP Generally speaking, the yield next season is
expected to largely exceed the present one.


On the 7th cotton planting was progressing rapidly
In various sections OF the State the land being well
prepared for the reception OF the seed. Clover and
the grasses were beautiful but the heavy frosts
the night Of the 6n had very much injured the fruit
crop, peaches being almost entirely destroyed.
Year: 1869

correspondent who has travelled through q
considerable portion Of Mississippi writes, under
date Of April e:-Planting is progressing success.
fully and from the excellent condition of the plan
tati0ns would realize the change in the labor
system. This ~ accounted for from the fact that
extent to demOraize the labor OF the country as
was done on the principal rivers running through
crops are planted The season has been backward
yet there Is considerable cotton up and looking WELL
potatoes. English Tor gardeD) peas lettuce and few
other vegetables
Year: 1869

1t was her firm belief that it was
wrong for her to live with him any long
er, though the conduct which led to
this belief she kept secret from the
world; but in spite of all, in spite of
misrepresentation and abuse and calum-
ny, she loved him still. She loved him
to the last with love that was not in
his power to destroy. She gloried in
his fame, and she would not interfere
between him and the public who adored
him, any more than she would admit the
public to judge between him and her.


AS we have said, her love cndurded to
the last. 1t was her fortune which gave
him the means of pursuing his mode of
life abroad. He spent the utmost shi,-
ling OF her property that the law gave
him while he lived and he left away
from her every shilling that he could de-
prive her of by his will and what the
course of life was, which he thus sup
ported, he himself has left on record.
Yet, after all this, the interview which
she had with his servant after his death
shows what depth. of passion lay con-
cealed under the calm surface of her re
serve. 1t will be remembered that when
Byron knew himself to be dying he call
ed to his man Fletcher, and desired him
to ego to Lady Byron and--." Here
his utterance became unintelligible, till
he said: You will tell her this; and
Fletcher was obliged to reply, 81 have
not heard one syllable that you have been
saying "Good Godv exclaimed the
dying man; but it was too late for more.
Fletcher did ego to Lady Byron;" but
during the whole interview she walked
up and down the room, trying to stife
her sObs, and obtain power to ask the
questions which were surging in her
heart She could not speak, and he was
obliged to leave her.
Year: 1869

Wednesday night quite fashionable
wedding was celebrated in the Fourth
District. Tue bride was pretty, as all
newly married ladies are, aud the groom
has the glass of fashion and the mould of
form. A number of invited guests lent
garce and beauty to the occasion, and
hearty congratulations testified to the
good wishes of many friends for the hap.
piness of the newly welded pair. Bat
the hours wancd rapidly, and the time
for retireing came at last. The bride
was led by laughing bridesmaids up to
her chamber door, But imagine their
surprise when it was opened by lady
richly and elegantly clad in travelling
suit, and evidently waiting for an inter
view.


81 beg pardon, madam but you appear
astonlshed," said the strange lady.
Year: 1869

A young man should never suffer
himself to be idle single day. 1t
gives one reputation to work. Peo
pie see that he has q desire to get
along, and they aid him whenever
they eau do so. Go to work, idle
young men, even if it should be at
half what you value yourselves at
1t will give you taste for labor, aud
you will grow up to respect it. Idle.
ness is like drinking whisky. The
more you indulge in it tho farther
you diyerge from the correct standard
of habit. Idleness also begets vice.
The mind is never unoccupied -
When not engaged in honest labor it
runs into the normal condition of in
ertness, which is seeking for a livoli-
hood and enjoyments in forbidden
channels. Nearly sll of the thieves
and scoundrels in the country come
from the idle classes. They were
not taught to work, Many of them
had patrimony left them, and un.
der the false idea that they were
above want for the future, went on
spending with no corresponding in-
come, and the result has been that
in course of time their fortune was
gone; they could not work; they
would not beg; hence they resort to
crime to obtain what they do not
strive to seek by labor.


We feel sorry when we see a young
man lounging away his time, aud eat
ing the bread which he dves not
earn. 1t is fearfully false educa-
tion, aud will lead to troubles that,
if he could now see and fully realize.
would shock his sensibilities. There
are too many Of this class 10 every
community, They iudex fearful
crop Of crime within the next TIVE u
ty years.-AarysOilte Tribune.
Year: 1869

A SLASH AT THE GRAND ARMY.-A
late issue Of the New York Tribune con-
tains the following slash at the organization
known as tho Grand Army ofthe Republic:


From the Grand Army of the Republic
now parading through the political conyen-
tions in the west commanded by the cap
tains Of the caucus, the lobby and the bar
room we appeal to the Grand Army of the
Republic which carried our banner over
hundred fields, under the. eye of Grant,
Sherman and Sheridan. We denounce
this secret association as out Of sympathy
with the true Radical party, and as inimical
to the Constitution and the Union. It
will be "a sad day for our party when soldiers
find no better work than to prowl over
the battle fields of the past, and dig up the
bodies ofthe slain. The country needs peace
and rest, and harmony, and Justice. These
men want distracted country that Office
may be gained.


Now, if that had been said by Democrat
ic paper. there would have been ut once
return change of disloyalty.
Year: 1869

STREET ETIoUErrE.-Only villagers or
persons with rural ideas any longer contend
that ladies should always be given the in
side of the pavement in passing. The
rule adopted in cities is to turn to the right
whether right leads to the wall or gutter,
and an Observance of the common sense
rule would obviate much unpleasant
" scroughing" BY over gallant gentlemen
who presistently crowd for the outside of
the walk. Another common custom, and
required by fashionable etiquette, and one
which is nearly as inexplicable and absurd
is the practice of whole string Of men
filing out ofa church pew, making them
selves asridiculous as an " awkward SQUAD"
practicing at catching step" in order to
give a woman the wrong end ola pew as
that of a man, when on promenade or a
walk with lady, to keep himself on the
outside ofthe pavement. A little exercise
Of judgment will convince any person Of
the utter uselessncss Of this bobbiDg back
and forth at every corner.


The common rule is this: Ifa man and
woman are walking she should always be
at his right arm whether it be toward the
inside of the walk or not; then the woman
will not be showed against the passers.
Year: 1869

six days, six weeks or six months in per-
forming his work, and for which he may
charge one dollar or twenty per day, as he
shall see fit, and this bill provides no REM
edy for incompetency, delay or overcharse
ofthe steycdorc." In the judgment Of the
Governor, "thc enactment of this law is
not only unnecessary, but it is unwise and
injudicious, and is directly opposed to the
best Interests Of our Territory. He believes
it is the duty of the Legislature to cncour-
age in every proper manner the commerce
Of Puget Sound, and to offer every induce
ment for ship owners to send their vessels
into our waters. TO this end it is neces-
sary that port charges be SO restricted as
to form no impediment to the shipping
business, which is so important to every
other interest of our people. In his opin-
ion masters should not only be allowed to
load their own vessel, but should also be
allowed to employ any person they see fit
to do this work for them" For the above
reasons the Governor returns, without ap-
proval, the bill to the House in which it
originated.


e B. No. 6s. fixing the compensation of
the Treasurer of Walla Walla county, was
indefinitely postponed.
Year: 1869

a Few WORDS ABour IIoVsEs.-Hay
and oats make the best feed for horses that
are obliged to work hard and regularly.
If the hay is cut fine and the oats bruised
or ground, the whole mixed and moistened
the horse will eat his rations quicker, digest
them sooner, and thus have more time for
resting and renewing his power for labor.
Farmers horses that work little during
winter time may be kept cheaper by cut
ting and mixing bright straw and hay in
equal quantities, and adding ration Of
steamed potatoes or raw carrots. Colts
should be fed literally ofgood hay-bright
clover is best--and bruised oats, give them
roomy box stall in. stormy weather and
during nights. Litter freely and do not
let the manure accumulate under them.
Sawdust or spent tan makes good and con-
venient bedding; ia cities and villages they
arc often cheaper Than straw. Groom
horses well and let them have exercise
every day; run in the yard is excellent.
See that stable floors over easements are
sound and strong. Arrange the feed
ing racks so that dust and hay seed will not
fall into horses names or eyes; some horse
men build their managers too high, thus
forcing the animal to take an. unnatural
and painful position when eating. Farm
horses that are not worked should have
their shoes taken of, and those that arc
driven on the road should be kept we'll shod.
Stock Journal.
Year: 1869

II Grace Greenwood does not lisown
her country girlhood. Her opinion that
Harvesting and driving horses is not an
unfeminine employment is sensible. She
says: For me, the actual daily care of a
horse was far from a hardship. 1t may be
a coarse employment, but it is congenial.
l never was feminine enough to tend a ca
nary, or clean house for an old gossip of a
parrot; but | can look after the comforts
and deccncies ola stall most faithfully. |
never could comb or curl French poodle ;
but can groom horse, upon occasion,
and after fashion"