smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1867

THE ELECTION AT New ORLEANs.-Il, ,744 votes
were cast. The total number registered was
os,544 About 100 of the voters were white,
and the other 1904 were colored.


The vote cast is less by 252S than half the
number registered.


1t is needless to add that everything went on
quietly during the two days that the farce was
being played; and it is to be presumed that
in all the Parishes of the State like good feel
ing prevailed. sd
Year: 1867

q 1t is little singular that the Progress,
has nothing to say respecting the mishap of its
friend Moss. Considering the elaborate recital
it gives of its editors wrongs, it might drop
tear of pity to an associate still more hardly
dealt with
Year: 1867

l advise this as the best thing which
can now be done; though, after study
of the Federal Constitution for forty
years, I cannot endorse the wisdom or
the constitutionality of the mode pro-
vided for reconstruction. In its spirits,
too, there is show of passion uncon-
genial with magnanimity, and rash>
ness which as often strikes down the
loyal as the disloyal, and as often cn.
franchises the one as the other.


1 advise the execution of the pro-
posed means of reconstruction as the
declaration of the recognized supreme
power of the laad. l obeyed that pow
er, when I resisted rebellion. / knelt
to that power when l desired again to
behold the National Flag unshorn of
its glory; and l bow to it now when its
supremacy is vindicated under the laws
of my country.


Again | say to every person, who
may be qualified, register and vote for
a Convention. Months ago the press
had my views, briefly, in advocacy of
my present advice.


! am not insensible to the dangers
of Convention, Unlimited in its pow
ers and influenced by the violent
snimosities, which bloody civil strife
always engeuders. 1t seldom poss-
esscs moderation or generosity, no mat
ter which party it may represent.


But in view of the examples around
US, and the sedate character of our
people, of the many distinguished men,
who, following the political tenets of
Jefferson, had engaged their lives in
teaching the people the doctrine of
secession, may We not hope for charity
towards those, who have erred through
the false teaching? These changes are
of such magnitude in apprehension, as
to influence many distinguished men
to de sire prolongation of military
rule, with all its evils and horrors, ra-
thcr than encounter the dangers Of
Convention.


In my opinion, however, We shall be
compelled ultimately to pass through
the ordeal Of Convention, whatever
may be the duration Of military rule
And [ apprehend less danger from
speedy Convention than from a remote
ono. Every day the State remains
without voice in the natiunrl coun-
ellis will augment its decentralization
and diminish its prosperity.


| am, truly yours,


3. I. MOORE.
Year: 1867

Of good cotton in bale makes the in
ferior +" sell well as innoccntly pay for
their designing cupidity.


Every intelligent farmer knows that
liberal use of bagging and rope is
economy. In every instance the bale
should be well covered and carefully
and securely sewcd with strong twine
at the head For securing cotton bales
the iron tie is found to be the best, as
it is also the cheapest. Secured thus
the bale is more compact, neater in ap-
pearance, and in case of fire, is entire
ly safe, while cotton secured by rope is
equally certain of complete destruction
Insurance, we are informed, is far less
on cotton put up in iron ties, than that
baled with rope.


The expenses on bale of cotton are
generally the same, whether it weighs
three or FIVE hundred Merchants gen.
orally prefer uniformity in weights of
four hundred and fifty pounds. The
planter, after karing flushed baling,
should not neglect to mark his initials
plainly on each bag, as frequent and
inconvenient delays and mistakes occur
from want of proper and distinguishing
marks.


We trust the planters will take the
above facts into consideration, and if
what we have advanced may seem
practical or worthy of observance, We
trust all will profit thereby. We shall
allude to this subject, as connected
with the Agricultural interests of the
State. again.
Year: 1867

MEssRs. EDITORS. 1t is true that every
thing takes its appearance, according
to the standpoint from which it is
viewed. 1t is true, also that, to most
of us, the present dime seems more de-
sirable than the prospective dollar.


would take your readers to posi-
tion from which they can view their
own prosperity, which certainly would
result, would they concentrate all their
aid and influence towards making Nor
folk q great city,


Suppose Norfolk was a New York of
a place, the farms of every planter in
Eastern Carolina would be increased
in value several times The lands
would be too valuable to plant cotton
in, but would be the very gardens of
the great Southern city.


Every farmer in this entire section
knows he is paying ruinous hire for
laborers, VIII ch are extremely trouble
some to control, while the tide of i'm
migration to our great Southern city
would Insure good laborers, for hire
which is Insignificant to that paid here
now.


And, observe if you will, the great
number of our young men who are
needing epplo7 7ment, learning habits
of idleness and dissipation. This
would not be the case il all our people
would resolve to build up great city
and great market at Norfolk, for all
could get employment in mercantile
houses Of different kinds


Viii you never cease this vassallage
to New York :! Let 1t not be said it is
a necessity, owing to the capacity Of
Southern capitalists to assist those of
US who need aid, for we promise you
that the merchants of Norfolk can get
more money from Liverpool capitalists
to aidyou in your agricultural pursuits,
than New \ Iork has or ever will offer,
and at much lower rate of interest.


Then the farmer will sell his cotton
in Europe, and grow rich himself, ra-
ther than sell it in New \ 1ork to Fifth
Avenue nobobs who have grown rich
by shipping thithcr.


The shipments made to Liverpool
this year, are, by no means, criterion,
for constantly declining market has
made them show not so we'll, but when
these spasmodic fluctuations Of thaeet-
ton market are no more, shippers will
certainly save FIVE to ten per cent.
These are no: utopian ideas, but
such, as proper action on the part of
IL, shall frame most happy reality.
Then we hope our farmer friends
will sell their produce in Norfolk, and
our merchant friends buy their goods
there.


With best wishes for all | am
Yours truly,


EXAMINO.
Year: 1867

chickering's and bitterness be forgotten,
We arc North Carolinians, and the
sold North State" the cherished mo-
ther Of us all, is in pcrI-the danger
threatens us of having her character
tarnished by ignorant and corrupt mis-
rule ;-abovc all self preservation calls
loudly for action, and shall we hesitate?
We would not dare to attempt dicta-
tion to those wiser and more expert
enced than ourselves, but We venture
to suggest that primary meetings be
called at once in Edgccombe and the
adjoining counties, to consult, organize
and act. Let the constitutional Union
party be formed without delay, embra
cling all opposed to Radical rule; send
to the State convention our best and
wisest men, to prepare fundamental
law in which the highest interests of
ourselves and posterity are inyolv-
cd.


The elections have been ordered in
November, and consequently but lit
tie time is left to properly organize and
prepare; we therefore repeat our sug-
gestion that primary meetings be im-
mediately called in Edgecombe and
the good work commenced.


And now a word to our colored
population; your interests are identi-
cal with the interests Of the whites.
If prosperity should again be vouch-
safed to us, you will share largely in
that prosperity. Your wages are now
greatly diminished by the onerous taxi
es upon cotton and other Southern
productions, imposed by the party IN
power. IF business continues paralyz-
ed and the energies of the whites re-
main fettered BY oppressive laws, upon
you will fall in a great degree the la
mentabe consequences Of such unwise
legislation. You know you are not
qualified to direct or control public at
fairs. You are therefore liable to be
misled by bad and designing men, who
urge you to vote unanimously to suit
their political aspirations. Ask coun-
sci Of those in whose judgment and
honesty you have confidence, and aban-
don the midnight leagues, which may
lead you to ruin.
Year: 1867




In very short time, the cotton
picking season in North Carolina will
have fairly begun.


We deem this a fitting time to Of
fer a few remarks of caution and ad-
vice to our planting friends, touching
the manner of preparing their pros
duce for market. We have referred
to this subject before, and having late
ly spent considerable time among ca
perienced cotton factors and mauufac-
turers, we are in position to tender
advice which, if needed, must rebound
greatly to the benefit OF the cotton far
mers of Ncrth Carolina generally.


1t is an established fact among far
mers that too much care and labor is
never bestowed on produce in its pre-
paration for market, and no labor is so
directly remuncrative, as that bestowed
on cotton in picking out and gin
ming.


High grades Of cotton are always
salcable, and never a drug on the mar
ket, while inferior grades frequently
remain on hand at an expense to the
producer, and annoyance to the factor,
or commission merchant. 1t should be
remembered that the enhanced value Of
the article causes the manufacturer to
look closely to the ginning cleanliness
and uniformity of tie article, and a
prudent man of business Will neither
waste his time in working up staple
that is not only inferior in quality, but
highly injurious to his machinery by
reason Of the sand and dirt it too fre-
quently contains.


Much of the North Carolina cotton
sent to market the past season was Of
quality, in consequence of the want
of care had in picking and ginning, TO
cause buyers to inspect with unusual
caution and suspicion, and the result
growing out Of this fact is one highly
injurious to North Carolina produc-
tions in all the markets of the world.
These facts have been impressivcly
presented to US, by many Of the lead
ing cotton dealers, whose business re-
lations have continued with this imme-
diate section of country for many years
past. Some of these have expressed
the most serious apprehensious in re-
gard to the satisfactory disposition Of
the coming crop, unless unusual pre-
cautions are observed in it's prcpara-
ton.


The first care with the planter should
therefore be, to see that his crop is ga.
thcred as free from sand and leaf as
possible. Then such machinery should
be used in giuning as will most ehec>
tually clean out the seed and notes
without cutting and damaging the sta-
pie. Many Of the cotton gins now in
use are totally unfit for any purpose
whatever, and in many instances the
planter would consult his interest by
selling his crop in the seed rather than
run it through such machines. Quite
a number of superior cotton gins,
adapted to the present wants Of the
country, and constructed on the most
scientific principles, are now before tbs
public, and every farmer should at least
satisfy himself Of their respective mer-
its, and if found to be satisfactory, ne
one should hesitate to avail himself O
the advantages thereof.
Year: 1867

DiUide ct inlperd-diYide and govern,
has ever been the policy of tyrants and
the proteDtionista, having by oOmhina-
ton become a power in the state, amuse
you poor agriculurists with wild theories
and incOnsequent arguments, which you
can neither understand nor would be
benefited by a knowledge of, whilst
they themselves are closely intent upon
rObbing you.


WHAT IS REQUIRED TO CRUSH THEM ?


1t is a wise maxim. " When rogues
colleague, honest men should combine "a
and by combination only can you resist
the power of your enemies. 1t only
wants one pull, a pull altogether, to
make yourselves a power inferior to
none. Cast aside all those disturbing
influences, cUnningly introduced to cause
divisions among you they lead to moth
ing, but distract your attention from the
one great neutrality-suspicious. from
tyranny. To accomplish this great end,
seek out men of position, that Is, men
who stand high in the estimation
of their neighbOrs for probity and intelli-
gence; but, though virtue and good
sense are not such rare qualities as some
people believe, good men, like good
horses, must be sought after. They are
not TO be found mounting platitude from
stumps, nor airing their patriotism at
public meetings, nor yet conjuring at a
caucus. The men YOU want, and must
have, to Accomplishment emancipation,
are not takers, but men Of action. We
have far too much of talking an hour
of action is worth week of talk You
want men who understand your inter-
ests, and will support them-men who
value self-respeet beyond gold.
Year: 1867

At which it continued until the COM
meneement of the war and then, when
patriotism was rampant, and the neees-
sity urgent for a cheap and abundant
war material, it was ralsed over one
hundred per cent
Year: 1867

PAY OF MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION
On yesterday General Schofield sent an
order to the proper State officers author
izing and directing the payment Of the
mileage and per diem Of the members OF
the Convention assembled in the capitol, ,
in accordance with the rates fixed in the
ordinance recently passed.
Year: 1867

gentleman who dug that distance one July
morning. everything is like molten
iron at white heat. There is good
reason for believing that people who cheat
the printer and who try to get into shows
without paying for it, are sent thirty
miles into the bowels Of the earth when
they die.


The earth is not such O dismal place
to live upon as many try to make out
So far as our knowledge extends-and we
probably know as much about it as any,
body-it is far preferable to any of its sis
ter planets as permanent residence. At
least, We are satisfied with it, and intend
to remain here so long as we are on
earth"
Year: 1867

The NJ Y Times INDUCES in the sub
jected anecdote.


IA few evenings since vwile party
| of gentlemen were dining at an uptown
mansion, the host, who is prominent
merchant, was called from the table at
the request of young man who said he
had pressing business. The man called
himself the son of well known Boston
merchant with whom our New-York
friend dealt largely, and added that he
was on his way to Washington with his
mother and other ladies', but had been on
business to Brooklyn, and in coming over
the Fulton ferry had his pocket picked of
his railroad tickets aud money Re-
membering the New York merchants
name as among his fathers correspond
ents, he made bold to state his case, aud
ask the loan of forty or fifty dollars, just
enough to get to Washington. The New
1erker not only assented, but forced the
stranger to take hundred dollars instead
ftty, and would have made it FIVE humid
red If that amount had been in his pock-
ct. On relating the incident at the table
be was greeted with such we'll understood
phrases as done brown,' sold ect., ac-
companied by mods and becks and wreath
ed smiles of the most provoking kind
He was sure that all was right; but next
day, merely in order to silence his tor
mentors, he telegraphed to the alleged
father of the mice young man, asking
what time his son left Boston. The an
!swer was that the true young man had
not been out Of Boston for a month"
Year: 1867

A short time ago, at school in New
ark, during lesson on the animal king
dom, the teacher put the following ques
ton:


''Can any boy name to me an animal Of
the order endatata-that is, front tooth
toothless animal 2"


a boy whose face beamed with pleas
ure at the prospect of good mark, re-
piled al can"


"Well, what is the animal -


"hly grandmother J"
Year: 1867

There is 10 man more Independent than
the owner of well cultivated farm. He
IS less beholden to popular sentiment than
any other calling. He has always sure
support before him without consulting
the opinions or relying upon the custom
of any one. There is constant market
for all the surplus he can produce, and he
obtains for it the current price without
any one demanding to know of him his
religious or political faith
Year: 1867

A Wisconsin woman lately tried to col
lect FIVE thousand dollars of life insurance
money on log of wood, which she had
placed in coffin aud buried as her hus-
band, but the trick was discovered,
Year: 1867

asperated the mob, and led to an in
crease of their lawlessness. So things
went on till about midnight, when the
ringleaders drew the crowds to the front
of the Guildhall, in High street, where
it was known that what defensive force
the authorities had was assembled.
Only about dozen of the militia were
armed, but in order to increase their
strength the magistrate had for some
time been swearing in special consta-
bles. When the rioters appeared before
the Guildhall the mayor, with consider
able coolness and courage, went to the
front and addressed them. He advised
them to cease their disturbances and go
quietly to their homes. If their object
was to lower the price of bread, he as
sured them, that they were going the
wrong way to work. Riot could not do
that. He also stated that he and others
had been carefully considering what
should be done, and he hoped
that in short time provis-
ions would be cheaper than
they are at present. The Mayors speech
seemed to touch the mob somewhat; for
a time they wavered, and there was here
and there an apparent desire to end the
disturbance. But rapidly the rougher
portion of the mob, which consisted
principally of lads, mastered the others,
and led them back into the streets, where
the work of breakage and robbing was
continued. This was especially in the
districts of st. Thomas and Eswick. At
about eleven o'clock the Mayor dispatch
ed telegram to Plymouth, asking that
the military might be sent on; and by
two o'clock yesterday morning about 300
men of the Goth Regiment of Foot reach
ed Exeter by special train. By that
time active riot had ceased, and the po-
lice appeared to have quiet possession
of the town; but the mob had been
supreme for several hours, and almost
every street contained evidence of their
rule. The shops which had been sack
ed, and of which the windows and shut
ters had been smashed, remained open.
Here and there in the streets were found
scattered what had been portions of the
contents of the shops 1t was evident
that very large amount of damage had
been done. The military force which
had arrived from Plymouth was divided
into several parties, and patrolled the
streets throughout the night. Just now
the price of bread in Exeter is Sid, the
Alb loaf, and fresh meat ranges from I'd
to Sd pei. pound.


The Bench have been swearing in
special constables all day, in preparation
for tonight. There have been no prep
arations for bonfire. The Mayor has
received the following threatening letter:


"The Right Worshipful the Mayor of
Exeter: 1t will be to your sorrow if
you dare to interfere with our rights and
usage, which has not been interfered
with for centuries. Fine one, if you
dare-look out for your shrubbery and
your cot, if you do, when you little think
OF 1t. - - "YOUNG EXETER"
Year: 1867

The official statistical returns of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for the year
1867, which the presiding Bishop of
each Conference forwards to the Book
Concern of New York for publication,
being all received, the Neao York Ad-
uocate has compiled summary of the
various tables in advance of publication
in book form, making an elaborate and
interesting article. We remark in pass
ing, that in these things method and pre-
cision, so far as possible, are strictly OBJ
served by this body, so that the name of
Methodists is fully sustained for their
methodical customs. We group together
some points of general interest. Un-
usual prosperity has prevailed in all the
departments in this, the first year
of the second century of its church
history. There are now organized six
ty-eight Conferences, an increase of four
over the previous year, containing from
two score ministerial members up to two
hundred and fifty, making an aggregate
of itinerant ministers of nearly eight
thousand these, with the local minis
ters. make nearly seventeen thousand
besides the Bishops. The total mem.
Year: 1867

This odd ruse of London beggars is
related in the course of an article in
Once Week, on 'Walking Pasters:"


So, foot-sore and thirsty, have trug-
ed homewards. My way-I don't mind
telling you this much-lay across Water
loo Bridge; but I had not copper in
my pocket to pay the toll with. Round
about the end of the bridge, slouching
about the pavements between the Strand
and the toll-bars, were two or three rag
ged, forlorn-looking creatures, who seem
ed to belong to the locality. Whenever
a decently dressed man passed by, one
of these fellows sidled up to him and
began the plaintive story-how he was
dead beat, and was obliged to cross the
bridge or walk miles out of his way, and
should take the gift of one miser-
able half-penny as an act of Chris
tian charity. Not unfrequently the
appeal proved successful, more especial
ly if it was addressed to one of the poor,
bedizened, Haunting women who were
going home to bed after the night tramp
was over, and as soon as enough was
earned to get a nights lodging, the beg
gars would crawl away to the dens where
they slept, amidst the arches. 1 recol-
lect once, in days when I had money to
throw away, asking one of these bridge
cadgers whom | had seen night after
night pursuing the same game, why she
never asked for more than penny.
The girls answer was, that she had tried
to do so, and found it fail. If she asked
for half:penny, people gave it to her
without thinking; but If sho asked for
silver, people began to think, and the
moment thinking begins, there is nc
chance of giving. She showed me a
whole handkerchief full of half-pence
she had picked up that night; but then
the night was very fine, and the girl had
a soft voice and pleasant smile.
Year: 1867

"No word about the great battle in
which he had played so conspicuous
part-no time or inclination to tell of
those heroic deeds which rendered famous
forever 'Stonewall Jackson and the
Stonewall brigade, but he could afford
the time to send to his pastor money
which he had promised to the treasury
of the Lord.'' .......
Year: 1867

o, ye men of the South.


Who will prate about wars,
And talk of the lifc-blood
Poured ont in your cause,
Remember the lesson


You learned in the past;
Remember the var clouds
That Ger you were cast;
The Spirit of Liberty


Has never been dead,
LOOK out for the Future,


There are breakers ahead
The North is enduring;


She has borne with you long;
Bat her battle cry now


l., Down with the Wrong,
The end is approaching,


Tie time draweth near,
When tie pride of your boasting
Shall give way to fear.
In the warnings Of prophecy,
These words may be read
Look out FOR the Future,


There are breakers ahead!
If you spurn all the offers,
That IN Kindness we made,
Ard insult now the country
You would fain have betrayed;
BY the proud land that bore us,
We bid you beware,
Lest from the heights of your hope
You be cast to despair;
Lest you turn from reyelings
To weep DER The dead,
Look out for the Future,
There ere breakers ahead.
Year: 1867

a noted ventrlloquist once took his
station near the engineer to see the work
ing Of the machinery. In few moments
Il squeaking noise was heard on the op-
posite side Of the engine. Selling the
oil can the engineer sought out the dry
spot, and to prevent further noise of the
kind liboraliy applied the contents of his
ean to every joint All went on well for
awhile, when squeaking was heard in an
other direction. The oiling process was
repeated and quiet restored, but as the
engineer was coming quietly around to-
ward the spot occupied by the stranger
he heard another squeak. This time he
detected the tue cause Of the difficulty.
The stranger was a yeutril0quist. Walk
ing directly up behind him he seized the
astonished joker BY the back Of the neck


and omptied the contents Of the can down


his spine. There" said he, Il don't
believe that en2ire will squeak again.