smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1879

The tenth annual catalogue of the
St. Helen's Hall school, Of Portland,
is before US. The following extracts
from Bishop Morris address ws
deem worthy of careful p0rusal:


We have still to lament, in too
many cases, the want of firm and in.
talligent support of the discipline of
the school on the part OF parents.
This is very observable in the mat.
ter of absence from school. Tho
thought that seems to prevail in the
minds of many of the children, is
that attendance at school is chiefly
for the benefit Of the teachers; for
them they study; for them they re-
cite. That a childish mind should
take this view of things is not so
wonderful; but that parents should
seem to share it, is a matter of some
surprise. And yet parents and chii,
dren are constantly combining to Sc
cure longer and more frequent ab-
sences, and both are more pleased
when the child has gained another
day from school and lessons. Aside
from the manifest loss 70 the children
themselves, which such course must
bring, there is an injustice to the
school and to the teacher, that ought
to borne in mind in such cases. Ev.
cry single petted and INDUCED child
is an example constantly put for
ward by dozens and scores of others,
who are always on the lookout for
weak place in the bonds of discipline
through which they may escape. So,
too, must the faithful teacher make
up, as far as possible by added at
tention and toll, for neglect and ab.
sence, due to parental indulgence
and weakness. "This is vanity and
vexation of spirit"


This leads me to speak more fully
of the relations of home and to the
school. These relations are very in
innate and important, and deserve
most careful consideration. The
idea prevails with many people that
the school should be substitute for
home; and that, where proper home
training has been neglected, or its
teachings have wrought harm, and
hardened even childish nature into
selfshness and insubordination, there
the school teacher is to come in and
make amends for q II this wrong do
ing. Parents say, 81 want my child
taught good manners at school, for l
have no time to do it at home," or
81 hope you will teach my daughter
to respect her mother, for l have not
been able to do it," These sad con.
fessions are frequently made, and
they show an utter Misrepresentation
of the true province Of the school
and the school teacher. The school
can in no true sense take the pl ace
of home, and only in few and e1.
ceptional cases can it mako partial
amendment for the serious and life
long injury received before the child
first entered school room. A wise
and faithful teacher can in some
cases, doubtless, so something to cor
rect this early evil bias, and, by vig-
ilancs and patience and unfailing
Year: 1879

and lay some restraint upon q selfish
and self-indulgent spirit. But the
chances of success are all against the
teacher, and the measure of success
is always small when such antscs.
dents are to be encountered. All
teachers are not wise, faithful and
vigilant. Their patience is human,
and so are their powers Of endurance;
and, If to the best and most success
ful, you send selfish, wilful and un-
truthful child, the chances are that
in nine cases out Of ten you will find,
to your grief and modification, that
those unlovsly traits of character
have but grown with your child's
growth, and strengthened with its
strength. Who are the successful
scholars in the school =? Who secure
the appreciation Of teachers, and
make for themselves name and rep
utation that parents and friends will
always point to with pleasure and
pride ? Those who bave brought
from their homes docils and ODE.
dient spirit, and have willingly and
cordially accepted the discipline an ID
rule Of the school. l hardly know
Of another subjebt that requires more
emphatic teaching than this, the rela-
ton of the home to the school, con.
cerning which there is such serious
error in the minds Of so many par.
ents. They should know thas the
future years of their children in
school, are, as a rule, just what they
themselves make them. If the child
learns nothing at school and comes
homo neither wiser nor better than
it went, in most cases, the blame lies
on the home and not on the school.


Every child coming into school
brings with it its own history, and
reads out to its companions and
teachers the very secret things of
family and household rule, that par
ents would from all eyes. Parents
sometimes are most solicitous that
child's clothing or lunch basket
should tell no tales Of a scant ward.
robe, or lean larder, while they are
all forgetful that its unbridled tenn
per and tongue, its unsubdued will,
its greed and ssl6shness, its deceit
and untruthfulness are publishing
abroad home secrets, hundred fold
more disgraceful than untidiness or
poverty. know of no better rule
for the correction of the evils here in
view than that of St. Paul, in regard to
the admi ssion of children to the rank
of bsne6ciari ss among the early
Christians. The rule was "Let them
learn first to show piety at home and
to .squite their parents" If our
schools are to reach high standard
of excellence, if children are to re-
ceive the full benefit of the teachers
efforts in their behalf, it only can be
done where the ground has been pre-
pared beforehand by proper home
training and dicipline. Into dooile
and willing mind amenable to dici-
pllne and rule, wise and well quail.
fled teacher will pour the treasures
of knowledge with pleasure and de.
light. Even if such bs slow to re-
ceivs, yet if they be quick to love,
there will still be pleasure and re-
ward in such a service, though it be
one of painstaking and toiling; while
that for child of an undisciplined
VIII, refractory temper, and unap-
preciativO spirit, will be the most
distastsful of all tasks, and bring the
least possible benefit to the pupil.





No school on earth can take the
nlace of thA family. No faanhars.
Year: 1879

-Thf premium On gold reached its
highest point in July, 1864, when
gold was rated one day at 2S5, max
ing 1he value of the greenback dol
lar only 81 cents. This was the
darkest period of national gloom,
the tremendous crisis when citizens
and the government itself came
nearest TO despaiFing of the republic.
In those dark days steam was kept
up on a government vessel in the
Washington Navy Yard, on which
the President and Cabinet would
have embarked with the public
archives on their way out of the
capitol. Lee, soTely pressed by
Grant at Pittsburg, had sent Early
around to Maryland, and iG was
owed to mere luck and accident
that Washington was not captured
and the government put to flight.
Grant had despatched the Sixth
corps of the army of Potomac to
Washington, and by fortunate CO.
incidence Gen. Emory, with the
Nineteenth corps, which had been
ordered from New Orleans after the
failure of the Red river expedition,
had Just arrived at Hampton's
Roads, and without disembarking
it was sent up the Potomac to follow
the Sixth. But even that timely
assistance would have proved una
vailing If Early had not quailed in
the very pinch of the crisis. On the
morning of the 11th Of July his van
was close upon the Notifications
covering the northern approach to
Washington, and in the afternoon
the Confederate infantry had come
up and was arrayed in front of Fort
Stevens. They were slightly de-
Tended, and Early might easily
have made dash into Washington
and the fight of the government
would have led TO the immediate
recognition of the COnfederacy by
France and England, and the war
for the Union would have been a
failure. On SO slender a thread
hung the destiny of great nation.
1t was i'm that trying time that gold
reached its highest price Of 2s5, and
the greenback dollar was only thir-
ty-five cents.
Year: 1879

The message of Gov. Marks and
, the temper of the Legislature have
ut last, in regard to the bonded debt,


eliminated in suits against the rail-


roads in the State to the amount OF


about eighteen million of dollars.


we do not say that the action of the


Executive and Legislature had


forced such suits, but there can be


but little doubt that the efficient


cause of the suits at this time is ow-


ing 10 their action. And il will be


a matter of profound regret that the


courts at this particular juncture as
sumed Jurisdiction of the rights of
/ the State creditors. 1t would have
been far better for the honor and


credit Of the State, for her peace


and continuous prosperity, If the


bondholder could have had positive
assurances that the debt should be


favorably and equitably adjusted.


Failing to see any disposition on


the part OF the proper authority to
settle the debt, the bondholder, as
the last resort, is now seeking re-
dress at the hands of the court.


1t is not for US to dictate line of
policy for the guidance of the Leg
lslature, nor shall we pass judgment
upon the wisdom or impolicY of its
action in reference to our indebted
ness; we shall, however, venture
the opinion that if the Legislature
had evinced disposition 10 enter
tain the OVertures of the bOndhold- !
ers, these law suits could have been |
aVerted, and in the end, be il long
n
nave been harmoniously and satis-
factorily adjusted. These suits have
closed the channels of negotiation, |
and the debt, so far as the Le9isla- |
ture Is concerned, will hold its pres
ent status.


The result of this litigation can
only be conjectured i'm the end it /
may operate disastrOusly to the.
State. The railroad companies saw /
they have paid the State their in
debtedneSS in bonds of the State. If
the bOndhOlders should recover from
the railroad companies, if the debt
should prove legal, they will recover
the full amount of what is due them;
the railroad companies would then
have recourse upon the State for the
amount they pay the bondhOlders.
This would result in a substitution
of creditors. And if the bondhold-
ers should recover from the railroad
companies, however large the
amount, the companies would pre-
sent their claims against the State,
supported by judicial sentence; and
in thisevent, if the State feels bound
by a debt having the dignity of
Judgment, compromise would mean
repudiation.
Year: 1879

THEY are having very distressing
times in England, but there does
not begin to be the suffering which
existed in 1S41, when Protection
was still clutching the throat OF the
poor man with its iron hand, ana
the PrOtectionistS were lighting Tor
the retention of their tax on bread.
Read what Macauley said OF that
period:


Have we forgotten what was the
condition of the working people in
that unhappy year? So visible was
the misery of the manufacturing
towns that a man of sensibility
could scarcely bear TO pass through
them. Everywhere he found filth
and nakedness, and plaintive voices.
and wasted forms, and haggard
faces. Politicians who had never
been thought alarmists began to
tremble to the very foundations OF
society. First the mills were put
on short time. Then they ceased to
work at all. Then went to pledge
the scanty property of the artisan
first his little luxuries, then his
comforts. then his necessaries. The
novels were stripped till they were
as bare as the wigwam of Il dog
ribbed Indian. Alone amid the
general misery, the shop with the
three golden balls prospered, and
was crammed from cellar to garret
with the clocks, and the tables, and
the kettles, and the blankets, and
the Bibles of the poor. / remember
ILL tho offaof which xt1aS Y1rOdupad
I'm London by the unwOnted sight
of the huge pieces of cannon which
were going nOrthward to overawe
the starving population of Lam
cashire-
Year: 1879

THE Nashville American calls
attention to the fact that Gov, Cobb,
of Alabama, has sent a message to
the Legislature of that State, I'm re-
spOnse to a resolution calling for in
formation and statistics upon the
question Of the reduction of the tax
rate, in the course of which he re-
ters to the great decrease Of the tax
able basis within the past few years,
with the prospect Of a further de-
crease of at least ten millions of dol
lars this year, and concludes that as
much as a reduction is desired, Il IL
the plainest dictate of wisdom and
patriotism to be the present bur
den rather than risk an adventure
that might bring i'm the end burdens
still harder to bear and cloud the
credit of the State.-MeDlphts Ap-
peal.
Year: 1879

WE advise all young people to ac-
quire in early life the habit Of using
good language, both in speaking
and writing, and also t0 abandon
the use of slang words and pnrases.
The longer they live the more diff
cult the acquisition ofgoOd language
will be, and If the golden age Of
youth, the proper time for the ac-
QUESTION Of language, be passed in
abuse, the unfortunate victim is
very properly doomed to talk slang
for life. Money is not necessary To
procure this education. Every per-
son has it in his power. He has to
use the language which he reads
instead Of the slang which ne hears; /;
to form taste from the best speakers
and poets of the country; to treas
ure up choice phrases in his menu
Ory and habltuate himself to their
use, avoiding at the same time that
pedantic precision and bOmbast
which show rather the weakness Of
ambition than tho polish of an edu,
Gated mind.
Year: 1879

AMAN may denounce infldelity
in q spirit which is itself essentially
infidel. David Hume once said to
such a person, "YOu hope I shall be
damned for want Of faith, and fear
you you will suffer the same fate for
want of charity"
Year: 1879

blues: Tins minutes. The hfth game was also car
ried off by the blues. and then the rods began to
think that il was time for them to make change in
the order the play. and after six minutes brilliant
play they scored the sixth game to- their account


The seventh and final game very exciting. and
resulted in victory for the reds. making the
reds four and blues three games
Year: 1879

BEAVER DAM, KY, May 10.
Editor Herald:


| am like the lover who caused his
"gerl" to become angry by telling her
he wanted to kiss always ready to
mend matters by still wishing the
same. Once or twice | have mention
ed in letters to the HERALD that |
would be pleased, and, my impression
was, that the community in general
would be, to have Prot. Hayward
teach school at this place next Fall
Two or three persons have made a few
remarks about my so writing, and de
sire to know why | am interested, and
why prefer Prof, Hayward to Mr.. p.
L. Hooker, they prefering MIR. Hooker
and considering him the best instruct
or in this part of the country.


l prefer Prof Hayward because 1
consider him the best qualified teacher
in this part Of the State, and do not
know that he has a superior in the
State. My opinion is formed from
what | have heard learned men say,
and from what | myself believe /;
although one of the distinguished (?)
gentleman who has freely spoken of
this may be far my superior. He may
be my superior in some things, and |
know he is in one respect, which he is
well aware Of


Another reason l prefer Prof. Hay
ward is, were he to take charge of the
school, he would have twenty or
twenty-five students from distance.
These parties would have to board, be
clothed, etc., and would be of benefit
to every business man i'll the place, and
to farmers. because it would afford a
more ready market for all of their pro-
duce. This place will never be built
up until we haze 4 good school and
other things. We could have Il large
school here as well as South Carrollton,
Hopkinsville, Russellyille, Franklin,
or any other town, if the people gener-
ally would take some interest. 1t is
to the interest of every class of men
to build up first class school.
Year: 1879

hut we want rain, vegetation is at a
stand still, and practical farmers say,
unless We have rain in a few days, our
cat crop will be failure.


l see that you are making some
magnificent premium offers, and that
to without charging any entrance fee.
This is magnanimous commendablc,
and should stimulate every person to
improve his two staples, corn and
tobacco, and subscribe for the Herald.


MnDoC.
Year: 1879




He was q milkman, working up new
customers. He removed his hat at the
door, asked the lady il she was Mrs.
Blank, and stated that he had often been
struck with the artistic taste displayed
around her home. He never drove by
the house without thinking how happy
its inmates must be. He had observed
that the children were always dressed
with due regard to the harmony Of colors,
the curtains had the hang OF an artist s
hand. and there was nothing gaudy about
the color Of the front steps.


"ws do not care for any more pic
lures or statuary." replied the lady.


"Pictures2 He would as soon think
OF trying to sell her cofiins as pictures.
No. He had called to see II the family
were pleased with their milkman. II 50.
hs would say farewell at once. II not"


1--WE have no particular fault to ind, !"
interrupted the lady.


But he asked her to stop and consider.
Her milkman was fair sort OF q man,
but NO credit to u house like that. He
had never been known to say an outside
word in favor OF the parlor curtains or
the kitchen range. and be drove horse
sixteen years old and wagon unpaintsd d
since the panic. His old horse crawled
up, the driver shuffied around to the
back door with his can. and that was
the end OF II. He never went home anu
wished to his wife that they could have
q lavender.colored veranda or blue lam.
brequins, and be never halted other
drivers to say that Mrs. Blank was going
20 Saratoga for six weeks.


The lady wavsr-d.


His wagon was new. and had land
scspe ON the cover. and bis horses cost
him three acres OF land out in Browns.
town. When he drove up the children
stood in awe, and II there were any
people passing. he took care to say to
the boy on the seat, "Givc me the very
richest cream, now. for Mrs. Blank is a
born lady. and rich enough to have the
very best Of everything" That was his
way OF doing business, and II his pat.
rons numbered all the leading govern
ors, judges and colonels In the city, he
couldn't be blamed. She must see -.
She saw. She said he could begin the
very next day. and that she had been
thinking OF q change for the last six
weeks.
Year: 1879

James sullivan. q resident OF New London. Conn.
entered the Grand street station of the L road at
Ave O'Clock last evening. and purchased q ticket. He
stepped on the platform and awaited the coming Of
the train going north. The gate tender graspcd him
by the coat a. the train was passing but
sullivan seemed determined to board the
train. Finding that he foiled in his
purpose he drew u knife from his pocket and
inflicted u deep cash ON his throat He staggered
backward aud caught by one of tho passeng ers,
Who carried him INTO the gontemens waiting room.
IIo wis thence to the Chambers Street Hospi
tai where he stated that had been suffering from
domestic afction and did not desire to live any
longer. The resident physician found that the man
was under the influence of liquor and a watchman
was placed guard sullivan, IL ascertained
last evening" belongs to respectable family in Nor
wch Falls. lie is thrtynine years of age of medium
height and quite respectable in appearance.
Year: 1879

FARMER.-It does ones heart
good to see a merry round-faced
farmer. So independent and yet
so free from vanity and pride;
so rich and yet so Industrious; so
patient and persevering in his
calling, and yet so kind, sociable
and obliging. There are a thous-
and noble traits about bis charac-
ter. He is generally hospitable.
Eat and drink with him and he
won't set a mark on you, and
sweat it out Of you with double
compound interest ; some people l
know will you are welcome. He
will do you kindness without
expecting a return by way of COM
pensation-it is not so with every
body. He is usually more honest
and sincere, less disposed to deal
in low and underhanded cunning,
than many l could name. He
gives to society it's best support,
it's frmest pillar that supports, the
edifce Of government. He is the
lord of nature. Look at him in
his homespun and gray; laugh at
him if you will, but believe be can
laugh back if he pleases.


[Erchange.
Year: 1879

Miss Payne was IS if a day, but
she had managed far better than
many Of those who were girls
with her to keep some Of the old
freshness in the roses of her
cheeks and the old brightness and
iuxuriance in her brown hair.


She was thinking of old times
this morning as she rolled out
her faky crusts. Fifteen years
ago she had been getting ready
for a picnic, just as she was doing
now. But there was another in
the kitchen then-a young man
with a handsome face and laugh
ing eyes, and she remembered how
saucily he intertered with her
work: and how she threatened to
shower him with the con tents of
the -four bowl if he didn't behave
himself; and he had dared her to
brt her threat into execution and
she had kept her word. She
could see him now as he stood
that morning looking like a veri-
table miller with his eyes fuMof
mischief as he begged so humbly
for her to dust it of. And she
remembered, as if it happened
yesterday, how, when she had un-
dertaken the job, all of a sudden
he took her IN his arms and kissed
her; and when, she shook herself
away from him she was such a
sight to see, with powdered hair
and snowy eyebrows and cheeks
as white as any ghosts. And
lust then her father had come in
and stopped in surprise on the
threshold, looking from her to
John with a twinkle in his eye.
And all he had said was


Seems to me you forget to
powder a spot on your cheek,
Hester,' and then he went away
chuckliDg, and Hester had pro-
ceeded to brush herself up, with
sundry threats Of dire retribution
directed at the laughing culprit
who had retreated to a position
outside, where be felt himself
safe from feminine wrath.


And the next day the quarrel
came which had set his feet in
paths far away from that in which
she had trod for Is years, and in
which she had expected to tread
until the end. And she thought
it all over this morning with a
little sigh here and there.


Her romance was not forgotten
if it was kept out Of sight of Gu
rious eyes.


Yesterday she had heard that a
new preacher was coming to the
picnic. He was to preach his first
sermon on Sunday, and every
body said be was a powerful
preacher. Aud his naue Was
Ashley.


But of course it can't be him,
she said to herself, as she clipped
the edges of her pies; for he was
one of the widest, most rattle
Drained fellows [ ever knew, and
I'm sure there wasn't any thing
about him that could be made in
to a minister. But he had one OF
the kindest hearts in the world,
and was the one to blame.


Some one coming here called