smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

Among the sad multitude of little hui
man waits turned out untimely to gather
their own living in the world, now and
then one possesses natural gifts which as
tonish us all tine more as his misfortunes
touch our hearts. Here is a picture from
a late number of the Providence Press:


Officer Vaughn took a little boy, nine
years old, into custody yesterday, who was
playing a tin flageolet on Westminster
street, and collecting the pennies and scrip
that charity threw into his hat. AT the
Central Station he recited his story in the
language of simplicity and apparent truth
fulness. His name is Clement Coffin.
His father is dead, and his mother works
in the police station-house at Lawrence,
Mass.


Last Saturday he left that place and went
to NewburypOrt, Haverhil and Boston,
coming here from the latter city yesterday.
He came all the way on the cars, and had
free rides, his poor, sightless eyes being a
passport everywhere. He had eight cents
when he left home, and something over
three dollars in his possession to-day.
This sum was his " "income" from his
musical performances, and he seemed anx-
ious about it, hoping that if it was taken
from him, they'd put it in bank.


On reaching this city he asked some
bows to show him the way to music
store. On finding himself in the right
place. he invested some of his surplus cap
ital in little music-bOX, preterring that
to his dinner. At the station he could
hardly stop playing upon his new musical
acquisition long enough to answer ques-
tions. His ear for music seemed to bC
something remarkable, and the tunes he
could play on the little tlageolet were
sweet and pathetic.


They gave him some bread and meat,
which he began to eat with eagerness
but it was enough to bring to eyes that
could see an unusual moisture to observe
the little fellow after a minute put aside
the food, while his hand stole to his side
to toy with the music-bOX. His dinner
was of the briefest, and then he gave his
whole attention to learning the tune which
was concealed in the cheap circular musi,
cal tOy-the 'Old Folks at Home"


Yes, I'd stay at home if my mother
would treat me decent" said he.


That was the key, then, to his running
away. His father in the grave, his mother
drunkard; and the light of day darkened
| forever to his eyes by sickness when he
was a baby,-all he seemed to care for was
his music. SO he kept on playing, while
! the people about him came and went
seeming regardless of the nature of Tho
| place into which he had drifted, careles:
of what might become of him, and re
ceiving all his pleasure through that senst
whose extreme deIicacy seemed given il
amends for the loss of sight.
Year: 1874

1t is too liable to be the case that farm
ers keep up certain field fences because
they were originally built where now
standing, or were in that position when
the farm was purchased. 1t often proves
very profitable to study the matter over
and lay out new plans for fields, lanes, etc.
We have seen farms so badly planned that
by removing at least one third of the
fence material, and rearranging the fields,
the premises would be greatly improved
in appearance, convenience and prOAt.
The study should be to have just as few
fences as the best planning will admit of,
and have those fences as good as they can
well be made. We do not mean by this
to have plow and meadow land all in one
field and the pasture all in another, but to
so arrange the fence as not 10 have half q
dozen different meadows, as many plOw
fields, etc., all on one farm of a hundred
acres. 1t is often the case that by moving
a barn to a new position One-half of the
lane fence may be removed, and the build
ing may be in a more convenient situation
than before. We only throw out these
suggestions to put farmers to thinking,
and each one can look over his own prem
ises and see what is needed in his own
special situatiOn.-OhiO Farmer.
Year: 1874

A PHILANTHROPIsTg got hold of ''loyal''
Indian at a Western agency the other day,
and after preaching to him two hours on
the blessings of civilization, rugged him in
an ill-fitting suit of store clothes, gave him
some soap, a towel, and tine-tooth
comb, and turned him loose. with the adj
monition to 90 and lead decent life like
a white man. The untutored child of the
forest obeyed the injunction by getting
royally drunk that night, and next morn
ing the philanthropist found the whole
outfit done up in bundle and left in his
'front.' dOor-yard.
Year: 1874

IL is that did invite you;


You shall wed nae, or l'll fight you,


Underneath those spreading trees,


Therefore choose from which you please!
Rather taken aback by such a summons to
surrender. Benjamin asked to see his chal-
lenger's face ere he decided. This was de-
MED; she would not unmask until the
knot was tied, but generously accorded
him an hours grace to turn the matter In
his mind. His friend advised him, as he
could lose nothing. TO take the lady; and
the three went off in her gilded coach to
church, where the lady gay and her attor-
ney were made one without delay


Though sweet pretty cupids hovered


Round her eyes, her face was covered


With a mask-he took her thus,


just for better or for worse.
He did not repent the leap in the dark,
when he found his summer mornings ad-
venture had brought "beauty, honor,
riches store - but taking his place among
the gentry of the country, lived happy
ever afterwards. The hero of this ro-
nance was, in 1714, high sheriff of Berk-
shire.


Not in such warlike fashisn did Marga-
ret Charlton attack Richard Baxter. She
sought to attain her end by negotiation !;
and never was bachelor Of forty-fve more
Year: 1874

regard to the interest 1t would perhaps be worth
while for the Count de Paris to pay the four
per cent required on hrst-class
mortgage In France merely kind Of insurance
against the chances OF BoDapartis restoration but
he need even do this nothing Will be easier Tor
him than invest the in England so as to bring
him back the amount OF interest. Thus should
the Empire restored the Orleans Princes would find
themselves safe from utter spolaton. As to the rich


the enormously rich-unce, the Duke d'Anmale 1t Is
pretty generally understood that he has been careiu not
expose than very small portion OF his vast


fortune to the rapaciry of possible Bonapartlst Gov
ernment. All throughout the Second Empire, Chantlilv
and the widespread estates around, worth some three
million OF dollars, nompally belonged to Messrs Coutts'
the English bankers II the Duke dAumale were COM
PEELED 10 leave France for exile tomorrow have no
ton IL would be found that Chanty and its wide de-
mesne once belonged TO the London banking firm


The recent attempt Prince. Bismarcks life, at kis-
singer, has drawn attention TO story told by Hunga-
ran journalist NJ Joka that Prince Bismarck is In the
habit of constantly wearing curass made OF fold upon
fold OF closely wound satin which will turn revolver
ball even when fired within few PAGES. This very
pretty story has been told OF prince or prominent
parsonage from James H. Of England, whose life has
been in danger from assassin down to the late
Napoleon Ill Whatever may be truth about Napoleon
Ill, once had the word OF Prince Bismarck himself
that there was truth the story In referring TO the
attack by the student Blind. Bismarck remarked BE
ing tolerably strong man, caught him by the wrist
and stopped him from hurting He made stab after
stab at me with his knife and he did not seriously
wound me Though a matter of fact he did scratch
mel, every said that wore curass, and owed my
safety TO IL. owed my safety to my strength. The
only time that wear a cuirass s when on duty as an
officer Of cuirassiers; never otherwise"
Year: 1874

A LOAN CONTRACTED BY THE COUNT DF PARIS on HIS


ESTATES IL FRANCE-PRoVIsION AGAINST A


BoNAPARTIST REsToRATIoN-THE LATE ATTACK


on THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR.
IFRoN An OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRprSr


PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE French papers continu-
ally anudo 10 loan Of two or three millions OF
francs which, they say. has been contracted by the
Count de the security Of his recently restored
estates at Ambose the Loire and Eu near Dieppe


The Bonapartist papers, with their usual maleyoence


are continually sneerng at the head OF the House of
Orleans for the contraction OF this lOan am assured
that he has really raised the OF three million of
francs from the Credit Foncier, giving mortgage az
security on his landed property The Count de Paris
very far indeed from being rich man. and the
Chateaux OF AmbOise and Of Eu OF which he was re-
stored in possession by vote OF the Assembly are In
urgent need of repair and In order to carry this out
Is necessary for their owner 70 raise large sum OF
ready money This the story told by friends Of the
Orleans family and there is to believe 1t TO
be strictly correct far 1t goes say so far as /,
goes do not think that the repairs are at all
likely absorb the three millions which have been bor


rowed The fact suspect is that the Count de Paris is
giving one proof Of the old proverb, "A scaded
dog fears cold water" Ii is not impossible but at the
same time not probable that there may be Bona
partist the throne Of France which one
very first would certainly be TO seize on all tangible
roperty Of the Orleans family after having previously
expelled its members from the soil OF France. IL is
against the possible results of Of Empire to
France that the Count de Paris endeavors guarantee
himself by contracting mortgage on his real property


Should that property be concaed by any future Gov
ernment IN France, he would only lose the
gn between the amount OF the raised and the nomi-
Nal value OF the property In other words instead Of
being robbed OF the whole OF bis property he would
only lose oDethird Of IT, the present loan
swo$ards Of the whole value Of bis estates. In
Year: 1874

Mr.. DAvENPORT AT TBE TBEATER


1t is not necessary for us to repeat
what we have said touching the great
excellence of Mr.. Davenport's perform
auce in Passengers play, 4 Net0 WGg
to Pay Old Debts. He appeared in it
again last night as "Sir Giles Over
reach" F" and 10 a crowded house, house
that in all respects was a solid testimo-
nial OF the estimation Of the artists
worth by the people of Memphis. The
company sustained him quite up to the
expectancy Of the audience, and the
management seconded the actors by un-
usual efforts in accessories, scenic effects
and dressing. Tonight Richelieu will
be put on the stage, and no doubt with
the same care and elaboration
as has distinguished this Davenport
revival Of tine legitimate drama. We
do not know OF anything that should
prevent q full house. An opportunity
such as is now presented for the enjoy
ment Of the drama in something like
approach to perfection should not be
lost upon our citizens, who ought make
something like an unusual effort 70 en-
courage an artist distinguished above
all things for his devotion to his art.
Year: 1874

Tomorrow night Governor Brown
will address the people of Memphis on
the political issues of the day and
in defense of himself against
the crusade that has been made
upon him. Other prominent speak
ers who have addressed the people Of
this city have had a respectful hearing,
and the same courtesy should be ex-
Sendei 70 the chief executive Of the
state. The Radicals have been engaged
in regular organized system Of slander
against Governor Brown for two
months, and the people should turn out
10 hear his defense tomorrow night,
which will no doubt be triumphant.
The bitter and preooncerted war upon
Governor Brown has made him friends
1t must be very gratifying to. him, mas
much as it will greatly add TO his popu-
larity with all true men Of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative party, to find
himself singled out for attack. "Woe
INTO you when the wicked praise yOu." "
These assaults OF the Radicals are a
tribune to the eminence, virtue and
worth Of Governor Brown, which the
brightest eulogies they could bestow
could never carry with them. Cover
nor Brown has been assailed in Mem
phis as in other parts Of the State, and
we hope tomorrow night our citizens
generally will come and hear his de-
feuse
Year: 1874

We cannot too earnestly impress il
upon our citizens that every ticket voted
ON the third of November, having upon
it the name OF any candidate for United
States senator, will be invalid, and
win be thrown out by the returning Of
ficer. Section So of the code (psge 544)
says so. The executive committee have
made provision for q separate vote to be
taken for United States senator, by sep
srate tickets, and bsllot-boxes under the
control Of competent persons, to be en-
ployed by them, so that while strictly
observing the law, the sense Of the peo-
pie as to the best man for the place can
easily be had. This will suit and satisfy
all parties-the State as well as the peo-
pie. This is an important matter, and
cannot be too earnestly impressed upon
VOTERS
Year: 1874

The speaking at Colierville on Satur-
day next will take place during the
day, and not at night, as reported by US.
An effort will be made to secure the can
didstes for governor, and Major Sykes
and Colonel LOgwoOd will certainly
onaalr
Year: 1874

find them elsewhere-men of the very highest
character, who would be honored by life
long seat on the Bench, and would be
accepted by the people as an earnest that JUS
tice would thenceforward be pure. But if
these nominations are to be made by the
President under the pressure of caucus of
''carpet-bag politicians" or ''scalawags" in
Congress, who desire to foist their creatures
upon the Bench, then it will be q crime
against reconstruction. 1t will be a crime
even more censurable than Mr. Lincoln's
original course. What Mr. Lincoln did might
be justified by the necessities of war and his
desire to keep the party unit at all hazards.
Bnt no such necessity exists now. President
Grant can do more to win the respect Of
honest men by the nature of his Southern
appointments than by any other immediate
course which seems open to him.
Year: 1874

have credit without money. There can be no
true basis for our national credit but gold.
Paper money is either a convenience or an
expedient 1t is convenience when there is
gold behind it. Otherwise it is an expedient,
a makeshift and an avoidance of responsibility.
No law can give currency the value of money
when it does not represent money. The only
way to make money plenty is first to earn it
and then to save it.


Legislation based on these principles will
arrive at one result, the resumption of specie
payments any other result is simply quack-
cry. All these Kelley measures, Butler plans
and incomprehensible schemes for making
money as plenty as forest leaves are simply
quack remedies, and should be avoided by all
who wish to see our finances IN healthy
condition. There is no possible legislation
that can succeed in making two and two five.
and the efforts of Kelley and friends to secure
that result is only waste of time and an in
jury to the country.
Year: 1874

The report of the Commissioners intrusted
with the settlement of the affairs OF the Freed
man Savings Bank shows that institution to
have been more deplorably managed than
seems possible in q country where there is
even semblance of personal liability or in
tegrity. 1t is impossible to ascertain the
assets or the debts Of the concern. In the
management of the institution bad loans seem
to have been preferred to good ones. The
whole scheme was crime practised upon
credulous and helpless race. 1t is too late to
regret the organization of such bank, with
its numerous branches and its impossible
basis Of business success, but at the same
time we cannot regard it in any other light
than as a national shame. Every effort must
now be made to save as much of the assets Of
the concern as may be; for though
it is impossible to reimburse the
poor deluded blacks who were entrapped
into depositing their money in the bank, yet
patience on their part and skill on the part of
the Commissioners may yield them something
out of the wreck. AS will be seen from their
report, which was published in the HERALD
yesterday, the Commissioners ask Congress
for increased powers in the performance Of
the work allotted to them. We see no objec-
ton to their demands, except perhaps, in
their asking for power to buy and sell prop
erty seized for debts due the bank. But even
this may be necessary. Rings are formed on
any occasion where the power to act is limited,
and it would be very easy for purchasers to
combine and prevent the freedmen from
realizing anything beyond nominal price
upon property taken into execution by the
Commissioners. These gentlemen need the
amplest power, and we hope Congress will
give it to them, at the same time holding
performance of their duties.
Year: 1874

Many Of the evils Of reconstruction beg an
with the administration of President Lincoln.
That easy-going, shrewd statesman, when
ever he was sorely bothered by politician,
especially some one who had failed in the war
and had too much political influence to be
court martialled for incapacity or cowardice,
to pitchfork him. as it were, into the Southern
States as Judge, collector of revenue, or q
marshal, or in some other important station.
These Southern States were mainly occupied by
the Confederate troops, and as the officer could
not go upon his mission the appointment
virtually amounted to sinecure. But when
peace came the Southern States found them
selves under judicial system of the worst
character, the off-scouring OF Northern politi-
cal conventions holding the most important
stations under the government.


This policy Of Mr.. Lincoln, which will be
remembered as o stain upon his reputation,
continues, more or less, to this day. President
Grant has now an opportunity to reform it.
There are two vacant district Judseships
to be f1lled-those in Alabama and Arkansas.
Louisiana has been filed by what is re-
garded as a fair If not brilliant appoint
ment. These positions are the most i'm
portant under the government The Presi-
dent can show his desire to assist the South
in the process of wholesome and pacific re-
construction by the character of the men he
appoints to these vacancies. Let him nominate
lawyers of learning character and fame. II
there are none in those States he can certainly
Year: 1874

Congress does not seem to get any nearer q
solution Of the financial question. We have
had one debate on the subject of an instruc-
tive character, between General Butler and
Mr. Garfield, but as yet there has been no
expression Of opinion on the part Of the
House as to what Congress will do on the
question of imitation.


The great difficulty about legislation on
financial questions is the tendency of the
average statesman to attain by abstruse or
unusual means simple result. Nothing
should be more Ineligible than finance. If
we owe money we should pay il We cannot
Year: 1874

Since Congress met we have had several
motions from democrats anxious to s'begin the
work of reform" Mr. Phelps, Of New Jer-
sey, began with his motion to repeal what is
called the POLAND Gag law" Other MEM
bers have brought in motions to reduce the
Presidents salary; Mr.. Beck has succeeded in
passing the resolution affecting the fees Of
lawyers in Congress. All this, however, Is
but what might be called the picayune
business OF legislation. There is one thing
that no democrat has yet done and that
is to introduce an amendment to the con-
stitution limiting the Office Of the President
to one term. Mr.. Wright, of Iowa, o repub-
ican Senator, has shown his respect for
public opinion by Offering such proposition
in the Senate. This only shows how pur-
blind the demagogues among those who
lead the democratic party have proved
themselves to be. The third term issue was
the most important in the last canvass It
did more than anything else to consolidate the
feeling of the country against the republican
party. It defeated General Grants administra-
ton and gave HIM the first defeat of his life.
Naturally enough the country would expect
the democrats to at once put in operation the
machinery necessary to amend the constitution
in favor Of one term. just now no serious
fragment Of any Of the parties would dare to
oppose the measure. The temper Of the
country is such that republicans and demo-
Gratis would emulate each other in their efforts
to pass it. This is because they have just
received from the country SO emphatic an ex-
preston Of opinion on the subject Why,
then, does not some democratic leader cham
pion this measure and force the republicans
to accept or reject it? Why allow the republi-
cans to take the initiative? Why not make the
issue now9 and if the republicans dare to de-
feat it it will be one Of the most effective ele-
ments against them in the next campaign.


This would be wisdom far better than the
small business which has thus far interested
our democratic members.
Year: 1874

which tantalizes their hopes by lifting the


veil which has concealed the kidnappers with


out restoring their child. To be brought so


seemingly near to his recovery without find


ing him must subject them to the agonizing


suspense between hope and fear-to the
doubt, anxiety and torturing impatience
which are the severest trials of the human
heart. The certainty that he was dead would
gradually bring the serenity which follows
an irremediable loss even long and fruit
less search insensibly trains the mind to COM
posure but to have hope and expectation
excited to the highest pitch of intensity, and
to be still abandoned to excruciating uncer-
tainty, is the most terrible strain that can be
put upon fond human affections. The'keen
public curiosity which has been awakened by
the recent tragic occurrences and their dis
closures, the satisfied sense OF justice which
attends the sudden punishment of the kidnap-
pers, are faint and feeble feelings in compari-
son with the painful alternations Of fear
and hope which wiring the wearied hearts
which care for no other feature of the case
than the recovery of their child All Christian
men and women will offer up prayers that
these smitten parents may have their uncer-
tainty speedily relieved by clasping their long
lost boy once more in their arms.