smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1866

The following circumstance hap
pened in Ceder county, Iowa: A
certain young man being out on a


courting expedition one Sunday
evening, in order to keep his secret
from his young acquaintance, de-
termined to he at home bright and
early on Monday morning. Dres-
'sed in his fine white summer pants,
and other fiixins in proportion, he
mounted his horse and soon arrived
at the residence of his inamorata,
where he was kindly received, and
the horse properly cared for, being
turned out into the pasture for the
night. The night passed away, and
8 o'clock in the morning arrived,
Three o'clock was the time for him
to depart, so that he might arrive at
home before his comrades were
stirring. He sailed forth to the
pasture to catch his horse but here
was the difficulty-the grass was
high and loaded with dew. To
venture in with his pantaloons on
would rather take the starch out of
them, and lead to his detection. 1t
would not do to go in with his


white unmentionables, so he quick
Year: 1866

To see a man blow his nose with
his fingers, and wipe it with his
sleeve.


To see a man realing home drunk
and whipped by his wife,


TO see q man in company squeez-
ing a sore nosc,, OF a woman pick
ing her chapped lips.


To hear a man blaspheming, or
a woman grumbling and scolding.


To hear printer calling for more
copy, when the Editor the night
before has been on a bender.


For a man to make love to Two
women, and to be found out by
both.


TO be a candidate for Office, and
to be the last in the race.


To be hungry and thirst and
find the wine out and the cupboard
empty.


To owe a note in bank, and not
have the money to pay i.


TO hear a woman say no, when
you have popped the question.


To have a bachelor uncle die,
and forget you in his will.


To be fishing from log ON cold
day, and fall in the water. J'i'


To receive bank notes and find
hem counterfeit.
Year: 1866

complimentary language with regard to young gen
tleman of that place. who is much given to serenad-
ing the ladies:-"For having heard him declare i'll
tunetul strains to each of young ladies in one ev
ening, that she was all the world to him, we can
safely endorse him as the most harmonious Tyre of
acquaintance"
Year: 1866

A captain of a saboat on the Potomac, the other
day got very drunk and fell into the river. Not
knowing that he was in the Potomac, but believing
that he had fallen into the hold of the vessel. and
that she had filled with water, he cried out: "Come
here: Jenny, and steer the boat, while bail her
ouf ~-'@ ''N'
Year: 1866

The following lines are not limited to any Partlc
liar locality but applicable to every neghborhoot
Would you like to know the secrets
OF your neighbor's house and life?
How he lives, or how he doesn't,
And just how he treats his wife?
How he spends his time of leisure,
Whether sorrOwful or gay,
And where ne goes for pleasure,
To the concert or the play1
If you wish it, l will tell you
Let me whisper to you sly
If your neighbor is but CIVIL


1t is not your business why.
In short, instead Of prying


Into other mems affairs,
Ifyou do your own but justice,
You will have no time for theirs.
BE attentive to such matters


As concerns yourself alone,
And whatever fortune fatters,
Let your business be your own.
One word, by way Of fms,


Let me whisper TO you sly
If you wish to be respected,


You must cease to be pry.
Year: 1866

BAD GRAMMAR.-Last week Mary Jane Grammar
commenced suit in tine Sixth District Court, in Sac
ramento, for divorce from her husband, Joseph
Grammar. There must be bad Grammar here. 1t
seems wrong that the feminine Grammar, having
formed a conjunction with the male Grammar should
thus decline to continue it. Perhaps Mary Jane
Grammars moods may have caused unhappiness; or
Grammars attachment to an improper noun; or
again, the parts of speech may have been excessive
! ly developed in the feminine Grammar. We have
great respect for grammar, and hope that Gram
mar and his wife will agree dramatically; and that
Mary Jane, on demanding decree of divorce, will
find that the Judge won't "parse it,"
Year: 1866

DON'T BE ExTRAvAGANT-If the poor-house has
any terfors for you never buy what you don't want
Before you pay three cents for a jewsharp, my boy,
ascertain whether you cannot make Just pleasant
noise by whistng, for which nature furnishes the
machinery and before you pay seventy five dollars
for a coat young find out wheher your lady would
not be just glad TO you in that cost half the
money Ifshe would not, let her crack her own hazel.
nuts and buy her clothes. When you see a
man spending two three dollars week foolishly,
the chances are five TO one that he'll live long enough
to know how many cents there are in dollar; if he
don't, he's pretty to bcqueath that privilege to
his widow. When man asks you to buy that for
which you have use, no matter how cheap it is,
don't say yes until you that some one else
wants it in advance" Money burns in some folks
pockets, and makes such big hole that everything
| that is put in drops through-past holding
Year: 1866

It is gratifying to observe that the genera
sentiment of the country is in perfect harmony
with the views Of the President and the Execu.
tive Committee Of the Virginia State Agricul-
tural Society in respect to the vital importance
to the interests of Virginia, in her social, agri-
cultural and industrial relations, that there
should be o general council of the friends and
representatives of these interests convoked to
meet in Richmond at an early day for consulta-
ton and discussion on these al-important sub
jects. The State Agricultural Society, born of
the enthusiasm of the people and endorsed with
an unparalleled munifcence, which reflected the
intense earnestness with which they had de-
termined to inaugurate new era of progress
and development in the industrial interests OF
the State, would be recreant to the obligations
which the acceptance Of the high trust commit
ted to her hands imposed did she fail to seize
the earliest opportunity, indicated by the con-
dition of the country, to resume the high career
Of public usefulness upon which she had so au-
spiciously entered and which was so disastrous
ly and suddenly arrested by the late war;


The subjoined notice from the President
shows that the officers of the Society are fully
alive to the importance of the considerations
adverted to above, and that the cherished inte-
rests committed to them will suffer no detriment
in their hands. 44


CH B. WILLIAMS,


90 Secretary
Year: 1866

The Richmond Enquirer published the fol-
lowing:


An affecting scene took place few days ago
at the police station, which melted more than
one stern heart to tears. A young man of most
drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and was
raving like maniac in his CELL when his aged
mother, attired in widows weeds, entered the
station house, and requested to be allowed an
interview. The request was granted, and she
stood face to face with her erring son. The
surprise almost sobered him for a moment and
he greeted her with maudhn tenderness, but
the demon of intoxication soon broke forth in
fresh rawlings. The mother endeavored to calm
and soothe him, but without avail; his dulled
ear was deaf even to the tones of ofmaternal love,
and retiring from the cell she sank into a seat
while the sobs so long choked down burst forth
with passionate vehemence for her son-her
fallen son, her fond hopes and pride, the prop
willingly have laid down her life. For two
hours her uncomfortable agitation had full sway,
and then, with an effort at calmness she depart
ed.


It was a scene which none could view without
emotion, and spoke in thunder tones of the evils
of strong drink For your own sake, for your
mothers sake, for Gods sake spurn the intoxi-
eating bowl. 1t is fraught with ruin to body
and soul; it is liquid fire, distilled damnation,
the strongest weapon of all the devils potent
enginery Don't drink The ruby bowl may
invite, but there is death in every sparkle tears
and sighs in every glowing drop. 1t will de-
prive you of health, fortune, reputation and
friends; mar your every prospect, blight your
every hope, bring down the gray hairs of your
parents in shame and sorrow to the grave, and
finally consign you poor, bloated, disgraced
wreck to pauper trench in Potter's Field
Boys, don't drink.
Year: 1866

The latest, and perhaps the last to come,
returned Confederate, was in this city Saturday,
direct from the late enemy's prisons.


His experience since the surrender has been
both eyentful and tragic. Soon after the term
ination Of the war he was, with other prisoners
at Johnson's Island, liberated. but was not
furnished with transportation. Being without
money, he was at loss how to get to his home,
which is in Augusta county in this State, nine
miles from Staunton. He however, made his
way into Indiana, afoot and in passing through
a town Of that State, went into a hotel, thinking
he might meet with some one who would give
him assistance A number of men were at the
bar drinking, among them Federal officer, who
was talking about the war, and among other
things, said that he had taken an oath to kill
every one of Ashby's men he ever met with.
Without stopping to weigh the consequences
our returned hero spoke up, on the impulse OF
the moment, and said "he was one of Ashby' S
men," The officer at once drew pistol and fired
on him three times each ball taking effect, but
not in vital points. Our Confederate, like a
weapon from his grasp and shot the officer dead
with remaining ball The Confederate was
arrested; thrown in prison, where he suffered
long months of confinement, and it was only
very recently that he was brought to trial. which
resulted in his final acquittal He then started
again for home, and reached here Saturday
morning by the Tennessee train. He stopped
at the Norvell house, where he was recognized
by gentlemen who knew him and vouched fol
his responsibility and reliability. He also had
with him copy of the records in the trial pro
perly authenticated corroborating his statement
He was furnished with assistance and started
for home Sunday morning. His name is Simp-
son, and he was member Of Ashby' command
while that knightly chieftain rode his wondrous
rounds, and was the first to reach his noble
form when he fell. Thus has perhaps the last
"rebel' in gray, come back to his home, save
the long, long list of those who sleep in the
ssbivouac of the dead" who will never return
again to the homes for which they fought sc
well. .-Lymch5my Nuginian, Is
Year: 1866

CALL OF A MEETING BY THE PRESIDENT.


Having been repeatedly requested by leading
State Agricultural Society, and of the farmers
generally to assemble in Richmond at an early
day, for consultation on the many important
subjects that now SO urgently demand the calm
consideration of the wise and true men of the
State and concurring entirely in the proposed
object, | have thought proper, on conference
with members of the Executive Committee, to
appoint the Goth day of November next for
such meeting; and cordially invite all the
farmers of the State, whether members of the
Society or not, to meet us in Council, and give
us the light of their wisdom and experience.


WnLoUGHBY NEWTON,


President Va State Agricultural Society.
Year: 1866

A tired woman hushed to sleep her nesting
babe. Beauty once made her face radiant, per-
haps, but all that beauty is gone now The
blue eye is dim and faded-the pale brow COW
cred with lines of care. Perhaps, with that far
off look of hers, she sees three little graves,
green with as many summers. Her home is
very humble day she has toiled, and the
fainting spirit almost surrenders to fatigue, the
downcast eyes tremble in tears-she is so weary.
And every nerve tingles when the ''boys'' come
hungry from school, some with tale of sorrow
that mother must hear.


And after they were hushed with kisses or
chidings, it is time to get supper for seven
hungry mouths, and the accustomed, never
ending routine of putting away and cleaning up,
till the worn out creature wonders with sigh
if there really will ever come rest to her-an
eternal rest. a91ya


AT last she can seat her weary limbs in the
old corner rocking chair. The babe whose eyes
closed ftfully to low lullaby, lies in her father
lap. He is plain man, that good father, with
an honest face and a great heart, that would
take in all the care and sorrow of the household.


The babe sleeps. With rude gentleness he
lays it on it mother BOSOM and as the ruddy
freight plays over her care-Worn features, he
looks upon her with eyes suddenly grown lus-
trous and beautiful. He lifts his great hand





sI love you, dear Emily


How the poor heart leaps into love, light and
rest. How vanish the cares that trod upon her
very soul She no more remembers the toll
some washing. She reflects not now that the
pretty babe with pink flushed cheek against
her breast has worn her patience threadbare
with its constant tears and unrest. She forgets
that the fire would smoke, the broth burn, that
the children teased her, that the line broke, and
that every limb in her frame ached with fa-
tigue. -fl


What were those in comparison with the
steadfast love that had burned for eighteen
years, in the sunlight of happiness, through the
clouds of despair, when beauty made her win
ming, and when her charm of loveliness had
gone, and the freshness of her youth had de-
parted forever? What cared she for aught out
side her home, though she had many sorrows,
while such words thrilled her whole being?


II love you, dear Emily"


All you long married, repining husbands,
who exact every attention and duty-how much
would it cost to make your home thus beautiful
with all its cares? | tell you one word will
loosen great burdens from the shoulders of the
toiling woman you call your wife. Try it. Go
home some night, and look upon her with the
eyes of long ago. For one moment think how
great trials she took in her heart when she mar
ried you. Then tenderly clasp her hand, and
as she looks with wonder opened eyes, say to
he1-in low and steady voice, not carelessly,
nor sportively, but earnestly,


II love you


Trust me, it will be to her and to you both,
"better than diamonds
Year: 1866

Instead Of clutching to props, which cannot
elevate you, or if they do bear you up for a
moment, must soon be withdrawn again, the
gospel bids you grow against the Tree of Life ;
and just as you grow up into Christ, you will
grow up into holiness and into happiness. And
if you have not yet found an object to your
hearts content, If you feel that there is still
something wrong with you, that you are nei-
lead, nor enjoying the comfort which you think
might be somehow got, be advised. Take the
Lord Jesus as your friend. He is one in whom
you will find no flaw He is one in whom, if
you will really get acquainted with him, you
will never weary and one who, if you really go
to him, will never weary of you.-Hamilton.
Year: 1866

A BEAUTIFUL LEGEND.-Jesus and two or
three of his disciples went one day from Jeru-
salem to Jericho, Peter-the ardent and eager
was, as usual, by the Teacher side On the
road to Olivet lay horse shoe, which the Teach
er desired Peter to pick up; but which Peter
let lie, as he did not think it worth STOPPING for
the village for measure of cherries: These
cherries he carried as eastern men now carry
such things-in the bosom folds of his dress.
When they had to ascend the ridge, and the
road lay between two heated rocks and over
ragged stones, and among glaring white dust,
Peter became tormented with heat and thirst,
and fell behind. Then the Teacher dropped a
ripe cherry at every few steps, and Peter eagerly
Jesus turned to him and said with smile
He who is above STOPPING to small thing,
will have to bend his back to many lesser
things & II - Li4 3I
Year: 1866

The wise man makes equity and justice the
basis of all his conduct; the rites forms the rule
of his behavior; Difference and modesty mark
his exterior; sincerity and fidelity serve him
for accomplishments. :,
Year: 1866

How touchingly beautiful must have been the
sight of thirty thousand Southern women and
children in Richmond, strewing the graves of
their fallen dead, on Memorial Day Truly it
is sweet for ones country to die, when the
hand OF beauty, the tear of sorrow, and the
sweets of the floral kingdom are brought to the
last resting-place of the loved who died in the
defence of their land; their loved ones and
their liberties.
Year: 1866

The next campaign will be one of
the most important which the people
of Indiana have ever fought against
prescription, and error, and wrong.
Now, if ever, must the fruits of the
terrible war which we have suffered,
be secured beyond a peradventure.
The grave responsibilities growing out
Of the situation are felt and appreci-
ated by all the people. In order that
they may be prepared to act under
standingly, there is a necessity for
cheap and rapid means of informing
themselves of the rapid events trans
piring from day to day In the political
world. 1t is with the design Of doing
all in eur power to meet this want that
we now propose to issue oN q .7'i9it
Year: 1866

We published, last week, letter from q


friend In franklin County. suggesting the


name OF Hon. Jesse Turner, of this place, ior


the State Senate This meets our most hear
ty concurrence, and we fully endorse the


views of our correspondent relative to the
many excellent qualities possessed by this
gentleman We know Of no man in Western
Arkansas more suitable, at this time, for the
position. The action of the next Legisa-
turc will constitute the turning point in the
destiny of our State. 1t is all important that
we send men of integrity and ability, as well
as men who feel an abiding interest in the
welfare of the State. Unless we come up like
mento this duty now, our State will be thrown
back two years, at least. Progression is the
ruling idea now, and Arkansas has not yet
felt the force of 1t to its fullest extent. We
must have men who appreciate this fully,
and we feel convinced none better than Mr..
Turner can he found. Holding this belief,
We say to all support Hon. Jesse Turner for
the State Senate, and we will undertake to
guarantee to you that If You send him, you
will never have cause to regret It.
Year: 1866




"ResOtced, That we recommend to our peo
pie the establishment Of day-schools, under
proper regulations and trustworthy teachers,
for the education Of colored children"


We take the above resolution from the pro-
ceedngs of the General Conference of the
Episcopal Methodist Church, recently in ses-
sion In New Orleans. Thisis a step IN the right
direction, and the sooner we begin to ac-
knowledge the justness of the proposition,
the better IL will be for our own interest and
prosperity as community. AS we are APP
preaching the election for members of the
Legislature, it would be well for candidates to
canvass the subject Of the education of the
blacks among the people, that when they as
semble at the next meeting Of the Legisla-
turc they may be able to represent the true
feelings of the people on this important ques-
ton, for we have no doubt some legislation
will be taken for the advancement of the
black population Of the State. We will refer
to this subject again soon.
Year: 1866

From the notice which appeared in our
paper, calling meeting Of the Directors of
the above named railroad and from the arti-
cles which have at various times appeared in
our columns it would naturally appear, to
those outside that some definite action would
have been taken by the Directors so assem-
bled. We are sorry to say that quorum Of
directors could not be had some of them hay
ing died since the last election, and others
being absent from the State. What few did
attend, manifested the right spirit, and were
of the determination that the road should be
built and will use their utmost endeavors to
that end. We arc informed that the untiring
cXertions of those who attended the meeting,
will be given to the future prosecution of the
work in hand. The best feeling was enter
tanned by all The company, at this time, Ia
bors under great embarrassment in thissre-
spect, VIZ, that all and everything in the Of
flee of the Company, Maps Books including
the Stock Book, profile of the survey made by
Capt. Barry, &C.; in short, all and everything
belonging to and appertaining to the office,
was destroyed or carried off, after the. occu-
patton of this place by the Federal army. We
are of the opinion, no wever, that many of the
books and other effects of the Office may yet
be recovered; and in that view we learn that
the executive committee have appointed an
agent, whose duty will be to examine into and
look after all the missing gproperty of the COM
pany, and to gather and enlbody all facts, in
relation thereto, and make reports to the COM
pany, and to the next Legislature. We have
no doubt from what WE learn that 1t was the
determination of the directors who owere pres
ent, that such steps should be speedily taken
as would ensure the building of the road.
Fort Smith, Van Buren,, Little Rock, Mem
phis and all intervening points, must be up
and doing. Every citizen, at least of West
ern Arkansas, has an interest in this matter.
The question to them Is shall we lay DOR
nmnt, and be cut off from all Railroad con-
nections, or shall we awake to the vital inter-
ests at stake? Let all who arc interested
answer.
Year: 1866

eB" The Young Ladies of Helena are about
giving series ofconcerts to aid in procuring
funds for the purpose of removing the re-
mains Of Gen. Cleburne to that city, and to
erect a monument to his memory. We are
glad to hear this. In relation to this subject,
our friend DENTON, of the Des Arc Crescent,
says:


"This is noble undertaking, and will be
cheerfully endorsed by every southern heart.
1t seems emlnently appropriate that this dis
tinguished military chieftan should repose
in the arms OF his adopted state. The tocsin
of war called him from civil life; he advanc-
ed with incredible swftness to the dizzy pin
naclc of martial fame; and when the clear
light of his genius was Illuminating Ameri-
can and foreign skies, +" he ceased alike to la
Dor and to live" He was the incarnation Of
honor and the synonym Of bravery. His
name will dwell upon the lips of men as long
as long as scrap of paper can be found on
which to preserve the scantiest record of he
roism. Peace be to his ashes. May the sweet
est flowers decorate his grave, and send up
tAeir perfume to heaven as memorial of his
WORTH"
Year: 1866

eB- We direct the especial attention of our
readers to the card of Messrs INGRAM Il
JAMES of Little Rock 1t will only be neces-
sary to say that it is our John Ingram who
is at the head of the house, to guarantee to it
a liberal patronage from this part of the
State