smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1867

little girl, three years OF age, Oh Sunday
week, was sleeping in her crib bed in the bed


room Of her mother, the husband and father
beiog absent attending to his business, which
;s Of public nature, and which keeps him up
at nights. A door opening into the sitting or
dipipp.room Of the house was ajar. and IN the
sitting room the upper sash OF the window had
beea lowered, as was the custom. In the mid
ala of the night the little girl cried out MA,
ma Kitty is biting me- The mother went
to fhe crib, and on examining her found that
ihe large toe of one Of her feet had been bitten,
and that lust above the ankle there were two
more wounds from which the blood flowed
, freely. She was quite alarmed, knowing that
there was no cat about the house, and she was
mite perplexed to fnd out what had bitten her
child. Stopping the bleeding, she was about
placing her in her own bed, when she asked
to be allowed to remain in her crib, where she
/. could play with kitty. y The father Oh COM
iog home in the morning, was informed OF what
bad transpired in the night by his wife, and he
examined the wounds on the legs OF his daugh-
tor, and at once said he thought them to have
been produced by rat 3. ,@ugt


During the day neighboring woman said
she had observed on more than one occasion
a large rat climbing to the outside of the win


dow SILL The following night the door between
the bedroom and sittingroom was closed
When all had become quiet rat was heard
gnawing at the. threshold of the door. The
husband was informed Of the matter in the
morning, and determined, if possible, to catch
the rat This he did in two or three mornings
afterwards the rat enter the room by
means OF the window, which was lowered from
the top. Hosting the sash, he let himself
into the house by the door, and with club
dispatched it. He threw it into the yard where
his wife could see it when she arose. Shortly
after the usual time of rising, the little girl
came into the house with the dead rat rolled
up in her apron, and complaining bitterly to
her mother because Papa had killed her kit
ty.'' ALI day she mourned over the loss OF
her pet, and from what can be. gathered from
her there is not much doubt that she had been
in the habit of playing with it in the day time,
and its sharing her bed with her at nights, until
its biting her brought about its death.
Year: 1867

Those using the Pain Killer should strictly observe
the following directions:


AT the Of the disease, take teaspoon.
full Of Pain Killer in sugar and water, and then bathe
freely across the stomach and bowels with Pain Killer
clear.


should the diarrhSa and cramps continue repeat ths
dose every fifteen minutes. In this way the dreadful
scourge may be checked and the patient relieved in the
course Of a very few hours.
NB-Bs sure aud get tue genuine article and II IL
recommended by those who have used the Pain Killer


for the Cholera that in extreme the patient take
lwo (or nlore) sAipoOnfuls, instead Of one [sQ5am
Year: 1867

THE HrmuuGGERY OF Pouucs-Those who were
present the close Of the Union Convention Of this
county in june last were told by their candidate fer
Governor that. the not yet ended and that the
necessity for the UYion party still existed This gen
einen they regarded truthful and honorable in poll
tics, well other matters. As he has since bolted
the nominees of his party, and ayowed his deeriajna


on to stay away from the polls. those who remember
his speech that occasion, form their idea Of
the hunbugsery Of politicians, Of the honor and truth
funess of the for whom they labored and what
they escaped by his defeat in their state Convention
Doubtless he is honestly under the impression that the
necessity the existence Of the Union party ceased
the night Of the l2th OF June,
Year: 1867

CoanIIMENrArl-Nh speaking Q: railroad matters
Wednesday evening last, Mr. Raymond paid the RE.
a high compliment for It's advocacy Of the Feather
route and the local interests Of this Senatorial. and
Congressional District The eloquent gentleman has
thanks and may rest assured that every effort pcs
sihlc for us make shall be given advance these
contemplated Improvements Would to GOD that enc
and united effort Of the people could be made
for such purpose Thea indeed. would Northern CALI
forna enter upon era Of unexanpled prosperity and
be no longer taxed for worthless works elsewhere
Year: 1867

The Agent of the American Bible Society: Rev.
Mr. Hardie, Of Raleigh requests to give pub
licity to the following communication from the
Secretaries of the Institution he represents. 1t
may help TO undeceive some who have been du-
ped.


The man who would thrust his impostions
under cover of religious institution deserves to
be exposed. The people especially in these times
deserve to be protected.


Let young men understand that five hundred
dollar gold watch cannot be afforded for dollar
Agencies that pay two hundred dollars month
do not go begging. Gift Enterprise adver-
tisements, &C., that call for "a postage stamp in
return" and all games of the kind, ought to be
avoided. The best way TO get gold watch is to
work for The money and buy ofa man you know
and can trust The best salary is that that re-
suits from honest, Industrious frugal labor.


The fact that Chicago Gift Enterprise man
should come out ofhis shop with six hundred
thousand dollars profit, shows that he drew the
largest prize of all


The Mail Agents say that the amount of mail
matter to and from these Gift Enterprise shops
is very large. And the gentleman referred to
above, who travels much over the State; informs
us that he sees in all directions tokens of the ex-
tent of this swindling scheme.
Year: 1867

MATTER OF FACT WITHOUT THE SENSATION.


About twenty miles from New York.
lives rich man who has fine estate,
and au interesting family. Of which the
eldest is beautiful young l'dy. her
fathers pride and hope. Last year.
while lis elegant mansion was building.
young carpenter who had just finished
bis trade, aud whose sole property con
sisted in pair of large hands, stout.
good heart, and habits of industry and
soberness, came to work on the premises
Very naturally the young knight of the
broad axe soon fell in love with the
young ladyj and not strange to say the
young lady was equally we'll pleased with
MIN.


She spent considerable time every day
in watching the progress of the work
particularly that performed by the young
mechanic, and he found his greatest re
freshmeut, incentive and joy in working
under the watch Of her loving eyes.


The secret, however. soon became an
open one and finally was broken to the
young lady's father. He heard the sad
news without apparent concern, but In a
few minutes set off for the village, where
he made dilligent inquiry respecting the
young carpenter. who, he learned. was the
only son and support of poor widow, but
was an intelligent, capable, promising
young man. The father returned hcme,
and calling his daughter to his room be
asked her how the matter stood between
hcrselfa the young carpenter 1t was
critical moment to her, and for mo.
meut her fears triumphed over all other
feelings, and she burst into tears. The
tears we're followed by confession Of an
attachment which had grown stronger
every day, even with the fear that it was
doomed to cruel disappointment; fol
the object of it was nothing but poor
mechanic.
"But | love him with all my might
and would give my life for him." said
the honest girl


docs he reciprocate your affections q
asked the father.


"Tbat be does,' replied the daughter
"But he knows that you would not cen
sent to his paying his addresses to me
and has been very reserved about it
He talks about going away because h'
cannot live here without seeing me, anc
thinks you would be unwilling to hav'
him visit the house"


The father sent for the young carpen
ter, who came to the room with the great
est trepidation' lie suspected what wa
in the wind, aud, anticipating an imme
diate dismissal, his heart was in hi
throat, when the father said to him:
Year: 1867

DR.. Magoon, recently, in lecture on


"Miud your own Business" tells the foil
owing good one "a young man went
from New York city to the West, where
he commenced business on his own account
and married. His friends in the city


were interested in his welfare, aud when


merchant was about to journey to the
place where the young maj. had located,


he was requested to visit the emigrant and
ascertain how he lived, and what sort of
a wife he had chosen, his prospects, etc.
Accordingly the New Yorker ascertained
the residence Of bis young friend, and
called upon him quite early in the NOR
ming. He found him in a small, neat
cottage, and just taking his breakfast.
The introduction Of the New Yorker to
his wife was quite off hand and uncere-
monious, and he was requested to be sea-
ted and partake of the morning meal.
The young wife had prepared the steak,
biscuit and coffee with her own hands,
and for table had used her kneading
hoard, over which napkin was spread,
and the "board" plarced on her lap The
Now Yorker declined seat at the table,
and took his leave. On making his re


port to his New York friends as to how
he found his young friend living, he de-
scribed the style as magnificent ''-apd
for explanation of the superlative, he said
that were he the owner of that young
mans furniture, he would not take ter
thou and dollars for the legs of his
table q lsgohf be- la r51 0i grnJsd,
Year: 1867

Young man, how is it that you have
dared to carry on Irritation with my
daughter without my consent ?"


THAT is false, sir, utterly false" the
young man replied. "your. daughter came
to the house where We were at work, and
I saw her and loved her. I could not
keep my eyes from looking at her. sbe
returned my look, and interest, and asked
me questions Almost every day she has
been to the house, and her coming makes
it seem q heaven to me, sir. But knew
I was only poor mechanic, with moth
er on my hands, and that yen would not
consent to my Offering her any particular
attentions. So have kept away, Am
going off, sir. as soon as the job is done
for | cannot live here without seeing
aer, and I would not do anything
dishonorable, or that her father would
disapprove,'


The young man turned his face toward
the window to hide fewsstray tears
which came into his eyes. The father
looked steadi|ysiuto his secretaey, at if it
contained something of unusual interest.
After not unweIcome silence he turned
to the young man and said: ......


"You have acted hOnorahly in this
matter. You shall see my daughter all
yon please. | hear that you are worthy,
industrious young man, and prefer
such an one for son to any dissolutc
snob. | an sorry your education has
been so much neglected. But it is not
too late to remedy that matter. | will
pay your wages regularly to your mother
and send you to school for year or two
After you get good foundation laid, !
will take you into my business and il
you bear yourself in worthy manner,
one of these days my daughter shall be
your wife. You may quit work at
once"


Our readers can imagine the scene and
the joy that followed this speech OF q wise
and kind father far better than we can
lescribe them The young man has just
finished a years course at school, where
he has made wonderful progress


The father seems to be as proud Of him
as we'll he can be and he has found that
life in his new and elegant mansion on
the banks of the Hudson, with an accom-
|t'iished daughter who cannot express her
gratitude for his kindness, and the occa-
3ional visits of noble minded young
man who is working his way up in the
world, is only sweet fOretaste of elys-
ium. If other fathers would follow his
example there would be fewer elopements
,ud far less misery than at present, and
\ great many happy hearts and happier
aomes. ....
Year: 1867

COTTON DENTAL ASSOCIATION onH-


mated the nitrous oxide administer in tho
manner most approYl the medical profession do nothing bst BY
TRACT TgRTH and ey certainly do hat WITHOUT PAh-so
Insliute.
Year: 1867




We would direct the special attention Of
those suffering from diseases Of the throat and
lungs 20 DIR. Hunters letter in another column.
The writings of this physician have excited
much interest in this country. and he has ac-
quired a reputation in the large cities north Of
us surprising that of any other physician. This
letter is the first Of a series which he intends TO
publish and this correspondence will, undoubt-
elly, be interesting and instructive 10 many.
All are aware Of the fearful mortality resulting
from CONSUMPTION. and there are probably few
families in this city that have not been visited
hy il, and the mortuary reports show that il is
increasing. The statistics Of the mortality of
the city of Paris for the year ls66 prove that.
exclusive Of those who died of cholera, nearly
oNE-KALF Of the deaths resulted from diseases
of the lungs The mortality in our city is pro-
badly not SO great. hut Is increasing In an alarm
ing manner, aud il becomes all 20 examine
closely every means which promise to prevent
or remedy 50 great destroyer, particularly
when coming from physician of DR.. Hunters
reputation and experience.


Dr. Hunter has for years devoted his exclusive
attention to the study and treatment of diseases
Of the head. throat. lungs and heart, and has
established an enviable reputation by his skill
and success in their treatment. and we trust his
efforts in this city. where he has established his
home. will be as satisfactory as they have here
toiore been However skeptical the reader may
he upon the subject of t. durability Of Con
sumption. he cannot doubt or dispute that IL
may be prevented by remedying in time those
diseases which produce IL
Year: 1867




We find in the last number of the VIM
chester, Va, Times a brief biographical
sketch of Capt. George Burwell, of Clarke
county, in this State, who recently perished
in the Imperial army of Maximilian.


This gallant Nirginian was only fourteen
years of age when the late war of inde-
pendendence broke ont, but despite the
protests of his friends, enlisted in the
Southern army, and bore himself through
all its contests with distinguished gallantry
and credit After Lees surrender he de-
termined TO leave the country, and with
this purpose he went to Mexico and tend
cred HE sword to the Emperor Maximilian
In the Imperial service he displayed the
same ardent valor which had marked his
Confederate career, and he rose to the
grade of Captain. In one of the almost
numberless affairs which were fought in
Maximilian's last campaign, young Bur
well was mortally wounded, and breathed
his last on the field of action.


There are but few heroes TO whom are so
applicable the words of Byron


+" Brief, brave and glorious was his young ca
Year: 1867

THE Providence Journal says the wages
of the operatives were to be reduced last
month in several of the largest cotton fac
tories in Rhode Island, and that if the
times do not improve, an entire or partial
suspension of work must soon occur, by
the concerted action of the manufacturers.
The large wooden mill of Edward Harris,
known az the Harris Woolen Company, in
Woonsocket, will commence to run on
three quarters time next Monday, and
some portions of the machinery viii be
stopped until there is a more encouraging
prospect fer its productions. The old mills
continue their usual time at present. The
Lippitt Woolen Company have run but
two-thirds of their looms for several
months, but at present are running fifteen
or eighteen sets of machinery.
Year: 1867

A MISSISSIPPI physicisn professes to
have invented new kind of ink. The ap-
pearance of letter written with it is thus
described by the New Orleans P'caglsne:


"The portion of the letter written with
this ink has the appearance of having been
written with a'golden fluid. Let the reader
imagine that a letter with the ordinary
black ink be suddenly dashed with gold
dust, which adheres only to the letters, and
he will have some idea of the singulariy
brilliant effect of this chemical writing
fluid"


The happy inventor accidentally made
this ink while compromising wash for the
cure Of cancer. Hesays the colors are per-
manent, and that the ink viii become a
favorite with printers and signpainters-
Year: 1867

Together with the ills which follow in their
train. His remedies are well known, for there
is scarcely State in the Union which has not
furnished him with patients whom he has inya-
riably cured.


Patients who cannot come 10 Nashville can
have the remedies applicable 10 their disorder
sent them. securely put up in the least possible
compass for safe TRANSPORTATION.


Ladies need not hesitate to apply for advice.
personal interview is not always necessary.
All correspondence is confidential. Instr uctiOns
through the medium Of correspondence for the
proper administration Of medicine is, frequently,
ali that is necessary. octlleOdtf
Year: 1867

Controller. An examination of their affairs would
probably show more money locked up in Government
stocks than they can carry and Keep the law, ana
that the only assets with which they can ouy egai
tender Is Government gold-bearing stocks


Tho foIlowino table shows tho decreased gross
earnings DER mile of 16 roads in July:
Year: 1867

To PRESERVE STAKES AND PosTs.-EnQuiries
are often made for some simple and cheap man
ner Of preserving fence posts and stakes from
rotting when set in the ground. Of course,
charring is very good preventive, but very in>
convenient to be done thoroughly, and after ALL
not very effective, as the moisture penetrates the
indestructibe surface, and soon rots the inside.
Toe following is perhaps as convenient method
as any which can be fully relied upon. 1t is
especially convenient in gardens and nurseries,
where great numbers of stakes and other wooden
supports are employed, which are driven into
the ground, and which, unless in some way pro-
tected, soon require renewal:


"Take one pound of blue vitrol (sulphate of
copper and dissolve in four quarts of boiling
water pour the solution into metal or keyed
wooden vessel OF convenient dimensions and add
to it fifteen gallons of cold water. Let the ends
of the stakes posts be placed in this liquid as
deep as you propose to put them in the ground,
and allow them to stand four or Eve days for
small supports for plants, or ten days for inch
posts. Shingles may be made almost indestruc-
tible by an immersion of :hree days"


An iron vessel is preferable to any other, for
the reason that this liquid, unlike most others,
shrnks instead of expands wood. If wood is
used, it must be keyed vessel, SO that the keys
can be driven up-if barrel, the hoops mast be
occasionally driven, or you will lose your
solution.


This is, in fact, kyanizing; but in a simple
manner, within the reach of all, and SO cheap,
that when timber and labor is as expensive as it
is in California, the wonder is that something of
the kind is not in more general use. Stakes for
supporting vines, prepared in this manner, have
been found as sound below as above ground,
after being in constant use for twelve years
Year: 1867

The "ARCus SENILIs" is the scientific name
of a ring or bow or segment of circle which
shows itself on the edge of the corner or dark
part of the eye OF person advanced in age
Areus senilis is the Latin Of "old mans bow. 1"
This appearance is a fatty degeneration, and
never failing symptom of bad health or a failing
constitution. Mr.. Canton, President of the
Medical Society of London, has written quite a
volume upon the dreus senilis. 1t is proper that
its appearance should be watched for, and when
observed it should be regarded as a symptom of
decay and notification from Nature that the
person should pay more attention to his health,
If attended to in time, says Mr.. Canton the carse
of its appearance may be removed and perhaps
many years of life added to the individual.
Year: 1867

PLANT PAIErING.-Very pretty pictures. of
plants may be obtained by observing the follow
ing directions: "Take half sheet of fine-wove
paper and cover the surface with sweet oil !;
after it has stood minute or two, rub off the
superficial oil, and hang the paper in the air !;
when sufficiently dry, move the paper slowly
over the flames of candle or lamp until it is
perfectly black I; lay the plant or leaf thereon,
place piece of clean paper over, and rub it
equally with the finger abont half minute !;
take up the plant and place it on the paper or
scrap. book where it is desired to have the inn
preston. cover it with piece of blotting paper,
and on repeating the rubbing, misrepresentation
of the plant will appear.
Year: 1867

Brothers and sisters should always try to live
in love. For if one of them should be taken i'll
and die, they would be very sorry, and blame
themselves if they had not always been kind
and loving TO the one who has gone. But il
they had always lived in love, it would be
pleasant 10 think Of that.


| have heard of brother and sister who
loved one another very much. He was the
older and was taken i'll aud died. They laid
him out on his own little bed, and bis mother
took his little sister to look at him. l cannot
tell what she felt and thought as she stood and
looked at his sweet face, as white and cold as
marble, but she wept very much. AT last she
said:


Mother, may take hold Of bis hand ?"


Mother did not like to let her, it was so cold.
But after little time she placed it in hers,
when the dear child, lifting it up and stroking
it gcntlyssaid.


"Ths little hand never struck me /"


O how pleased she was TO think Of that :
Little children love one another"
Year: 1867

BEAurIFUL-When the summer Of youth
is slowly wasting away into the nightfall OF
age, and the shadow Of the past year grows
deeper and deeper, and life wears TO its close.
il is pleasan. 20 look back through the vista Of
time upon the sorrows and felicities of our car
ly years. If we have home TO shelter Us,
and hearts to rejoice with US, and friends gather
together around hresides, then thorough places
OF our wayfaring will have been worn and
smoo.hed away in the twilight Of life, while tbs
sunny spots we have passed through sill grow
brighter and more beautiful