smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1878

To the Editor of the Press:


The Halifax fishery award has been paid in
hard cash. If il could be paid in fat money,
it would be nearer fair trade. Or II
the fish were to be like the train peddler's corn
popped and salted, they would seem to have
some value, but think the official report Of
the commission does not provide for adelivery-
we must take them swimming and unassorted.
$5,5O0,0O0 will, in the market of the world.
purchase large number of fish on the fin in
the ocean. A fish trade like any other, is more
satisfactory when it is made by those i'm
mediately interested, without the Intervention
of third party. But II we have got q hard
bargain let US make the most of it,


John Bull may expect to see us. sail into his
waters at all hours of the day and night, blow
ing our fog horns, and in the most jaunty
manner, and in the most saucy looking
vessels We shall claim the right to fish in all
kinds of craft-porgy- steamers, bankers,
mackerelmen, reach-boats and wherries And
we shall fish with such gear as we lke-single
hooks, travis, seines, nets and harpoons; or
perhaps, il not forbid, we may stand on the
shore and fish with bamboo poles, and II 60,
we shall leave all our sculpins and bullheads
on the shore where they are taken. As we
shall be long distance from our base, we shall
be compelled to take lunch along with Us,
and we shall sit down in the .tallest grass and
eat it.


And further, to see that all get what We
have purchased, it would be well fer Johnny
to understand that we shall go there in long,
low, black steamers with the starry flag at the
peak and the union jack at the foremast head,
and we shall take every opportunity to fiaunt
them in his face. If by chancs We should be
there on the Fourth of July, we shall run in,
anchor, and sing Hail Columbia and Yankee
doodle, and fire our biggest guns, and perhaps
we may illuminate in the evening


Windham, Nov. 21st WIG.
Year: 1878

The Democratic organs are trying to ex-
cuse the solid South by loudly exclaiming
that the epithet can with greater propriety
be applied to the North. However that may
now be it is certain that unless the South
speedily forsakes its bad ways, permits free
elections, and does equal and exact justice to
all It's citizens, white or colored, no man in
1880 will care to dispute the correctness Of
the term "solid" as applied to the North.


The Democratic papers triumphantly say
that out Of the whole number of Southern
States but nine will be solidy Democratic in
the next Congress, while OF the Northern
States eight will be solidly Republican, and
they ask it solid North is not as dangerous
as solid South. Not necessarily. Men
formed into an organization to guard by all
lawful means, the freedom OF the ballot-box,
are certainly not dangerous like men formed
into an organization to stuff ballot-boxes, to
deprive citizens of the freedom of suffrage,
and determined to effect their purposes by
any means however unscrupulous. The
Democratic papers miss or purposely avoid
meeting the point of the objection to solid
South. The Southern States certainly have
right to act together, within constitu-
tional limits, when they perceive an identity
of interest or have a common object 10
gain. 1t is to be regretted that any
one section of the country should
find it necessary or judge it expedient
to act in mass against any other section. But
has fha fo and Snnootipana ON
pie justification. The objection entertained
by the Republican party,-an objection that
will be sustained by that court of last resort,
the peoples not to solid South but to the
method of producing the solidity. We object
to an armed minority coerci2o timid and
unarmed majority; we object to the election
of Congressman by ballot-box stuffiht- and
false counting, to the intimidation of voters,
to the Justification of election returns, to the
disfranchsement OF those who have by the
Constitution the right of suffrage. These are
the means used to make a solid South, an
ingenious combination of the New York and
the Mississippi plans, an alliance Of the re-
peater and the bull-dozer, an application of
the method of Hamburg Butler and the
method of Boss Tweed.


The North on the contrary is made solid
by argument and appeal, by convincing vot-
ers not by terrorizing them. The majority
rules, the voting is honest, and the minority
submits to the decision of the ballot-box.
These are legitimate means, dangerous to
no one, and directly opposed to that South
ern method that menaces the safety of the
country as well as the independence and Sc
curitv of the individual.
Year: 1878

THE New York Times shows the advan-
tage of a long memory in this note: The
truth of the old proverb that liars need to
have good memories is we'll demonstrated
by the official returns of the last elec-
ton received from Archer Precinct,
Alachua County, Florida. 1t will be
remembered that in the Presidential
contest of 1876 the vote of this precinct en-
tered very largely into the dispute, and that
at one time it was expected to decide the
result in Florida. At that time the Demo-
Gratis claimed that Archer had given two
hundred and thirty votes for their candidates,
against one hundred and thirty-six cast for
the Republicans. On the other hand, the
Republicans proved that the Democrats had
never cast more than torty-four votes at the
Archer box. The position taken by them at
that time is amply sustained by the official
Democratic returns of this year. From
them it appears that the Democratic candi-
date for Congress received only forty-two
votes. The White League canvassers seem to
have forgotten all about their claims of two
years ago.
Year: 1878

A p r 0 @ L A M A ITO N.


The people Of this state have received signal reye-
lations of the goodness of God in the blessings He
has bestowed upon them throughout the year.
Health and prosperity have been given them in full
measure. Peace, good will and we'll being have pre-
vailed. The seasons have been propitlous and Ma
ture has continued the glories of the summer be.
yond its usual limit through long succession OF
beautiful days, gaddenng the earth and uplifting all
hearts in joy and thankfulness.


In order that the people may with one accord offer
their reverent thanks do hereby, in conformity to
the usage which santions and endears this annual
holiday, and by and with the advice and consent OF
the Council, appoint


Thursday, the 2S day OF November, 1873.
as day of Thanksgiving and Praise to God for the
rich gifts and constant OF the past year. and for
the promises and hopes that attend the coming Of
the new year.


Given at the Council Chamber. at Augusta, this


sixth day of November. in the year OF our Lord


one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight,


and OF the Independence of the United States of


America the one hundred and third.
By the Governor. SELOEN CONNOR


SD. CHADBoURNE, Secretary of State.
Year: 1878

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations. The anne and address of the writer are in
sill cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return Or preserve CON-
munications that are not used.
Year: 1878

GOV. WADE HAMPTON advises the southern
delegates TO the next national democratic con-
Vention TO proclaim that the south is not fight
ing for place or power, but for the success of
the democratic party, and therefore though
ticket on account OF her electoral strength, pre-
feiS That both the President and the Vice PresI-
dent De taken from the north and northwest
IhlS, he Is confident, viii convince the country
that the southern democracy are disinterested
ana sincere. and will cause the north and north
west TO redouble their efforts to elect the demo-
cratic candidates.
Year: 1878

W ELLFLEET. MASS, Oct. l4-The cyclone YES
terday was the most severe known here for
many years. Extensive damage was done to
shipping in the harbor. The schooner Abbie
Franken0rd sunk al her anchorage and several
other vessels were badly injured. The Steeple
OF the congregational church blew down. break
ing of even with the roof and carrying the bell
and clock with it. Several buildings were in
Iured and fences and trees blown down all
through the Town
Year: 1878

HOOKER AND LOOKOUT TMoUNTAIN-In Newark
Thursday evening. Ma jOr General Joseph Hooker
attended reunion of the Eighth New jersey
Regiment Veteran Association, and the speech
making lasted till early yesterday morning
The general. in response TO eulOgistic calls made
short speech. in the course OF which he said
earnestly that so long as such organizations of
the war veterans as the eighth were kept alive.
so long as the men who carried muSketS and
swords showed such a spirit as he then wit
messed, there need be no fears OF the formida-
BILE growth of communism i'm this country Ii
might suit England TO have the cOmmuniStc
experiment tried here. but there was no fear OF
John Bulls wish being gratified. Communism
could take no root in free America Colonel
ChaS. j. COurtOiS, who was member Of Hook
erS stan and who was with the general at the
battle OF Lookout Mountain, said in the course
OF speech that il was an insult not alone To
General Hooker and the brave men who followed
him amid the clouds, but to the memory of the
host Of dead who fell there. for any one to come
forward now and say there was no such battle
as Lookout Mountain. A number of other Of
hcerS and pr1VateS present expressed themselves
III Similar Strain.-[N. \. Herald. 18TH
Year: 1878

ANOTHER COAL WAR.-AnOther war OF the
coal companies is now deemed inevitable, fact
which VIII make the frugal and generally Staid
nouSekeeper prance with JOY. The Lehigh Val
ley coal operators now demand that the present
coal combination shall not be extended beyond
January ], when the agreement expires. They
say they are combination men. but cannot go
INTO one that does not give them a fair percent
age OF the coal 10 be mined; that the competitive
point should be tidewater, and that line and
local trade should not be counted i'm the earnings
OF the percentages. The matter will be dis
cuSsed by the board of control at New York.
wednesday, and ii is believed a new plan for
next year Will be entered into.
Year: 1878

SENATOR VOORHEES,, after all, is likely to meet
with some opposition to his election TO the Sen
ate by the Indiana legislature 1t is stated that


VIM. II. English, banker in Indianapolis. and
"no mas son elected TO the legislature, will be
a formidable rival for the place. and that in his
canvas he will be assisted by the national bank.
who prefer his election to Voorhees,. who is
known TO be inimical to the continuance of the
national banking system ~
Year: 1878

In short. Mrs. Hayes is the trne ideal of
the American VIC man. and in her whole
life illustrates the fact that the most eX-
alted station has.its highest adornment
in the law of kindness extended to all,
without regard to wealth or station. In
her name. l tender to you her tharks
for this mark of your respect and re-
gard. As for myself, / need not tell
YOU that no absence however prolonged
or station however exalted can impair
my hold upon the place of my birth and
its people. Every return home finds
one or more Of my old friends missing,
through the inevitable change that
awaits us all, but as the circle narrows
down, NY attachment enlsrges for the
survivors. From the full storehouse of
my gratitude you have my thanks for
the oft repeated mark Of yonr friends
ship. For Mrs. Hayes and myself.
bid each of you q cordial good night.


After music and display of fireworks
in the park adjacent to the house. the
crowd dispersed. Tomorrow morning
the party leave here for few days ex-
cursion among the lakes Of the Adrion-
dacE
Year: 1878

1t is better to stay at home
and sew up the rents in your
children's clothes than to go to
the Dorcas society and sew for
the heathen. You can't spare
the time to do for others if you
must needs leave undone what
is necessary to home comfort
and happiness.


What" asked Prof. Miller. of
the smart bad boy in the history
class, what did the Plymouth
fathers first do after landing at Ply
mouth Rock?" Licked a hack
man,' replied the smart bad boy,
who went to Niagara Falls with his
father last vacation. .


Sixty thousand communists under
arms and drilling. sixty thousand
men bound by oath to equalize
property distribution. in their own
shorthand way, is the threatening
clement in the political aspect Of
the United States to-day.
Year: 1878

The man in whose house Lin
coin died wishes to sell the place
to the government. After Lin
coin died he sent the govern
ment a large bill, charging even
for the soap with which the
physicians washed their hands.
He also charged for admission
to the house, and so made money.
This man is the one who had his
soul balanced on the point OF a
cambric needle.
Year: 1878

The Prince Of Wales received
last year from his duchy of
Cornwall f69,339 net. This,
with 100000 a year from Par
lament, makes up his income.


If you want to make starry
ing man believe that you have
any true religion send him q
large loaf of bread before you
send tract. The latter is new
er good substitute for the for
mer.
Year: 1878

days received some important information
regarding the movements Of the Indians in
the Northwest. These movements indicate
that the Indians are banded together for the
purpose of making war OH the settlements
and Sitting Bull is preparing to act in con-
cert with them. The BannOcks, Piutes and
Nez Perces are on the war path and have
committed serious depredations in the sec
ton where Chief Joseph had his first fight.


DEFEAT OF THE TARIFF BILL


The Tariff Bill was defeated-134 to 100.
Year: 1878

iron and hoe, and then attempted to KIN
himself by jumping from the house-toR
and into WELL He afterwards spcceeded
in his own destruction by throwing himself
from the roof of the gin-house. No reasons
are given for the horrible crime.
Year: 1878

CONTRARY to general expectation, the re-
ceipts from customs for the last eleven
months and for the corresponding period of
last year are almost precisely the same. 1t
was presumed that there would be some fall
ing off, but the totals have been better sus-
tanned than was hoped. The internal reve-
nue. receipts, however, thanks to the vacil-
lating policy Of Congress, have decreased eight
per cent, which means diminution of over
seven millions in the income of the govern
ment. Nevertheless there will be enough to
pay running expenses, unless the cost of the
impending investigation Is too great.
Year: 1878

Nor only did the Democrats cut down the
army to please the Communists but they also
forbade its being used as a posse conoitatus,
to please the illicit whiskey distillers in the
South. Were it not for the Senate southern
internal revenue officers would soon be ut the
mercy of the moonshiners.
Year: 1878

How sincerely the Alabama Democrats
accept the Constitutional amendments may
be judged from the resolution passed at their
State Convention, In which the white people
of the land are styled the ''great governing
race" This is in effect warning to the
negroes that they must not attempt to exer-
else the political rights guaranteed to them
by the amendments.
Year: 1878

IF Congress is to be Democratic any great
length of time it would be to the advantage
Of the country to purchase Cuba and estab-
lish the seat of government in Havana.
Democratic legislators would have much less
time to do mischief in there for hot weather
comes on several months earlier than in
Washington.
Year: 1878

THE boards of trade which are now pro-
testing against the reduction of the army
made by the Democratic House to please the
Communists and lawless classes, should not
be content with protesting. They should see
that the next House is Republican.
Year: 1878

THE workingmen of Portsmouth, N. H.,
want to know why Congress should discrm-
mate in favor of men in government employ
by fixing the hours of days labor for them
at eight, while men in the employ Of pri-
vate individuals have to work ten or
twelve. The conundrum is hard one
Year: 1878

The forthcoming report Of the Senate ju-
dietary committee on the Blair resolutions
will declare unanimously that the title OF
Hay es and Wheeler is as well established as
that of any Of their predecessors.
Year: 1878

we DO not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as a guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
mupications that are not used.
Year: 1878

A special from Canon City, Colorado,
Of July 14th says: sheriff's posse pursued
two horse thieves in San Louis valley. They
came upon them at Boles rancho, and were
fired on by the thieves. The posse returned
the fire, killing one instantly, and mortally
wounding the second, who died in six hours
but refused to give their names or any in.
formation. On preparing their bodies for
burial it was discovered that the smaller
robber who had been killed at the first fire
was woman, young and delicately formed
and decidedly handsome. She had been
mistaken for boy. She was heavily armed
and was the first to fire on the pursuing
party. There was no clue to their identity.
They had stolen five horses and had all Of
them in their possession.
Year: 1878

Mr.. WIN. II. SMITH, one of the judges
Of the nomination election in White
Clay Creek furnished the GAzETTE with
a strongly written letter on the subject
of the contest in that Hundred, which
appeared in our fifth edition yesterday.
Year: 1878

UNITED STATES INTERFERENCE IN
ELEcTIoNs.-It appears that the United
States Judges in Ohio, all Republicans
we presume, are at work appointing
large numbers of L. S. Supervisors to
conduct the election in that State in open
opposition to the desire of the people
who neither want the interference of the
u. s. in the elections or to be saddled
with the unnecessary cost of such officers.
1t was these rascals who helped to do the
dirty work in Louisiana, Florida and
Delaware was saddled with great mum
Der of these appointments at $500 day
They were purposely appointed to gel
the money which helped to swell the ta1
of the people. Some said as the Delawar,
farmers paid half million dollars yea
TO government it was as well to get some
thing back in any shape. But if all tn
States argue this way, we shall neye
have reform and if the salaries are al
increased as the Presidents has been
how are the taxes to be reduced? An
if the taxes are not reduced how can yo
expect your houses or your lands to be
come more valuable? A cheap govern
ment was what made our country tn
sought and highly priced "asylum of tn
oppressed of all nations" Make th
government cheap, by making honor tn
reward to some extent Of Congressmer
and the taxes will be reduced and til
country again become to far greater exter
than ever, the "asylum of the oppressed.
Then far better, more intelligent an
wealthier class of emigrants will see
our shores men who are able to bu
land and pay for it.
Year: 1878

SPEAKING of that powerful publiciat
and political economist, Carl Schurz, tie
Cincinnati Commercial says that speech
from him now sin favor of honest money
and against the crazy idea of maxim g
money by mandate OF Congress would
have far reaching influence in Ohio an ]
throughout the West" Send on $25C
cash and you can have the most blazing
red hot speech ever delivered in Til,
country-Patrick Henry's war appeal no
excepted,-Balt. Gazette.
Year: 1878

The facilities OF the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed In California outside OF San
Francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted to us will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the lowest living
rates,
Year: 1878

New YoRK, Aug. 1e.-John e. Leete
was brought before Judge Flanner of the
Tombs police court this morning. The
charge made by the officer was disorderly
conduct, and before the magistrate could
interrogate him he waived his arms in a
declamatory form and turning round
toward the audience launched into
vigorous denunciation of his enemies;
be protested there was conspiracy to
imprison him in a foul and loathsome
dungeon where he could not be heard
from again under form of star chamber
proceeding, and with extravagant gestula-
tions he cried aloud, Is there no person
here to protect me?" The magistrate de-
cided TO commit him to the charge of the
commissioners Of charity and corrections,
with a view to an examination of his
mental condition, Some artihce had to
be employed to leave the court room.
Casting his eyes in the direction of the
prison box he shrank back with an air of
dismaY, and exclaimed in tremulous tones,
that is the road to perditioD. The officer
then conducted him out of the front door
gently soothing his plants on the way by
kind words.


CANTON, Ohio, Aug I9.-This city is
greatly excited this morning over the dis.
appearance of Charles Hane, cashier oi
the Exchange bank. The Street in front
of the bank building Is blocked with .ex-
cited people, and numerous opinions are
afioat, majority leaning to the belief there
has been foul play.
Year: 1878

from the effects Of the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts of whisky two or three times during
the day. In a little while those who adopt this
advice frequently Increase the number of drinks


and in time become confirmed inebriates. bey-
erage which will not create thirst for intoxicating
liquors, and which is intended especially for the
benefit of debitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is DR.. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic Con-
tanning the juices of many medicinal herbs this
preparation does not create an appetite for the
intoxicating cup. The nOurishing and life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductions contained in it and well known to medical
men have most strengthng influence. A single
bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable
qualities. For debility arising from sickness over
exertIon or from any cause whatever, a wineglass-
full Of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for
wholesome food. To all who are about leaving
their homes desire to say that the excellent e-
fects Of DR.. Schenck's seasonable remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when taken by those who are injuriously
affected by q change Of water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking supply OF these
safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
Year: 1878

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK,-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel. nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate. adapted to the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union a trial.
Year: 1878

ST. Louis, Aug. IT, A terrible trag-
edy was enacted at the Girard House.
corner Broadway and Biddle streets, short
ly after o'clock this afternoon. Joseph
z. Colcord at one time very promising
lawyer aud prosecuting attorney of one of
our courts, and subsequently a member of
our legislature, shot woman said to be
his mistress. named Lottie Smith, with
whom he was living at the Girard House,
and then shot himself The woman re :
ceived three wounds, one directly through
the body near the stomach, one in the
head and the third in the shoulder Col
cord was hit in the right temple, Both
died almost instantly. Jealousy and
whisky is thought to be the cause of the
act. Colcord was very dissipated man
for many years and it is stated forced his
wife to leave him, after which he took ur
with this woman.