smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1867

The record of a man smogal and iutellec-
tiaI life is written in his face, in such indeli-
bic aud striking lines that anybody tolerably
well skilled in the seienae of physiognomy
can quickly and accurately measure subtle,
unseen. character. There is an old maxim
that "blood tells" and it docs reveal It's
gentle or boorish, its virtnous or vicious ma
ture in physical movements OF the body and
modes of expression, andalso in prevailing
and related ideas. So, likewise, character
is perpetuaIly struggling against the bonds
of restraint, AMI pushing olt into the broad
daylight of actual recognition. BY careful
retisence at the right tine, and a sort of
negative habit Of life ppmbined with a
shrewd management, man may pass cur
rent for altogether more Ailan his actual val
ue But sooner or later the muscles Of the
face and the speaking ege sat out the secret
of the interior life


It is a great study, these human faces
looking up from the audience room, the so
cial circle, the street, the ear, beaming out
an efulgence Of sympathy and goodness, or
frowning under therigors ofdisappolntment,
or flashing out defiance and contempt for
the sources Of their discomfort. The young
man who aspires to nothing higher than the
character of universal 'brmser, may for
get that his coarse passions are all photo
graphed upon his face in such manner that
all discerning people can read him through
at almost the first glance. We cannot 'see
ourselves rs others see us, and that ex-
plains away very much Of the impudence and
swagger Of the multitude, which pass for
genuine energy andlife Ifyou would know
more Of an acquaintance than age, occupation,
capacity and temper if you would inspect
the secret sources where he draws supplies
of impulse and Of comfort along life S toll
some and dusty pathway, look into his face
and read the whole elaborate story of his
striyings, his loves and aversions, his
triumphs and failures. 1t is all there, lock-
ed up in feshy characters, in the folds and
burrows made by the plough share OF time
and toll, or the exhausting stimuiauts Of Ii
cense and prodigality. We literally turn
ourselves inside out through the face. The
love, the composure, the passion, the unrest,
tie hatred ard revenges, the strength and
the weakness, the angel and the beast Of
our natures, all collect and come to a focus
in the face, and make disclosures which no
magical arts can conceal And it seems to
US that when the great Apostle said some
men sins me open beforehand, going before
to Judgment be must have been looking
into the bypocritical faces Of the old Scribes
and Pharisees Throughout all her wonder
ful array Of diversity and magnifcence, Ma
ture abhcrs conccalment and this accounts
for, and magnifies, too, the revelations OF
character shining through the human face
divine.
Year: 1867

Every young man believes that in some
stage of his future life he will enjoy COM
potency. With this belief he rears fanci-
ful superstructure, and then patiently awaits
the time when he shall take possession
But how large a proportion pass through
the years until they find themselves old men,
standing on the verge of the grave, with the
dreams of youth unrealized And why is
it? The New Nork S1ts says: In this coun-
try of b0undless resources there is no good
reason why every man Of ordinary capacity
may not lay up a competency for his declin-
ing years. Look at the men of wealth in
this city and elsewhere who have been the
architects of their own fortunes They had
no better opportunities for acquiring wealth,
no stronger incentive to industry, no more
favorable personal qualities than many men
generally have. The foundation Of their
success consisted in this fact; They appre-
ciated the Importance saving money They
realized the force of the old maxim that
penny saved Is two pence earned. They
differed from the majority Of young men 10
this respect. The latter are impressed with
the desirability Of saving money, but they
c0nRot commence to do il now. Their wa
ges or salaries are too small, They are only
able to get along decently with all their pres





increased they will begin to lay up some
money. The young man who acts in accor-
dance with this idea will never occupy his
airy castle Of wealth. Ask A. I. Stewert
how he did in this respect when young
man, and we venture to say he viii reply
that he regularly saved small portion Of his
wages, even when they were a mere trife
when compared with the incomes of many
young men who are now waiting for more
favorable time to save their earnings. Now,
we would not have any young man to be mi
serly or niggardly. We would not have
him stint himself in anything that is really
necessary to his comfort. What we advise
is this That every young man shall make it
practice to save portion of his earnings
no matter how small-and place them 10 his
savings bank. 1t is not the value of the
money that would thus accumulate in Civ
en- time from which the chief benefit of this
plan would flow. Its value consists more Of
the moral influence exerted upon the char
acter of the recommending it into habits
Of economy and frugality. Every young
man who has an income at all should have
an account in the saving banks. That in
stitution does more good in the formation
Of industrial and useful men, and in keep
ing the susceptible away from the allure
ments of vice, ''than almost any other agency.
Ii tends to stimulate man S energies, to
promote thrifty habits, and to start him out
upon an honorable and prosperous career.
Therefore, young man, remember that the
road to fortune lies through the saving s
bank
Year: 1867

THE LEGEND OF THE TuED DEGREE.-
The legend, as it is called, of the Master
Mason, is one of the most touching and
beautiful in the drama of life Founded, as
il is, upon che mysteries and ceremonies of
the ancient Egyptians, it has come down to
MS as the very embodiment and substance
Of Masonry, 1t is the impressive exem-
plification of the birth, the life, the death,
and the resurrection Of man. Ii stamps
upon the intelligent Mason the sublime doe
trine Of the immortality Of the soul; and it
was wise provision of all Grand Lodges
that this degree should never be given 10
part only, but should be completed at every
undertaking.


TO omit this legend is to omit the degree
itself. This legend is the grand landmark,
the unfailing beacon of Masonic centuries.
1t is never changed; it viii admit of no re-
moyal, for it is the true point OF the univer-
sal Brother. 1t conveys thought and fur
nishes food for the reflective mind down to
the grave, and as a simple drama stands
unequalled besides auy Of the productions of
genius. No Mason ever participated in aud
forgot it; he felt its moral upon bis soul, as
though it we're touch Of Divinity, and
when properly understood it inspires a SOL
cmnity second only to the scene of death,
Year: 1867

'Tis well to WOO, tbs well to we'd,


For so the world hath done
Since myrtles grew, and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care ye young and fair,


Be sure you pledge with truth
BE certain that your love will wear
Beyond the days Of youth
For if ye give net heart for heart,


As weli as hand for hand,
You'll find you've played the unwise part,
And "built upon the sand. !"
lis well to save, It's wen TO have,


A goodly store Of gold,
And hold enough Of shining stuff,


For charity is cold.
But place not all your hope and trust
In what the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust


Unmixed with purer things;
And he who piles up wealth alone


Will often have to stand
Beside his Golfer chest, and own


'Tis "built upon the sand
'Tis good to speak in kindly guise,


Aud soothe where er we can;
Fair speech should bind the human mind,
And love link man to man.
But stay not at the gentle words;


Let deeds with language dwell;
The one who pities starving birds,


Should scatter crumbs as well.
The mercy that is warm aud true


Must lend helping hand,
For those who talk, yet fail to do,


But "build upon the sand.
Year: 1867

THE POWER OF WOMAN Whatever
be the customs and laws Of a country, the
women oft decide the morals They reign
because they hold possession of our affec-
tons But their influence is more or less
salutary, according to the degree of esteem
which is granted them. Whether they are
our idols or companions, the reaction is
complete, and they make us such as they
are themselves. 1t seems as if nature con-
nected our intelligence with their dignity, as
we connect our morality with their virtue.
This, therefore, is law of eternal justice;
man cannot degrade woman without himself
falling into degradation; he cannot raise
them without himself becoming better. Let
US cast our eyes over the globe, and observe
two great divisions Of the human race, the
east and the west. One half of the ancient
world remain without progress or thought,
and under the load of barbarous eultiVa-
ton; women arc serfs. The other half ad
vance toward freedom and light; the women
are loved and honored.
Year: 1867

Do not Jest with your wife upon a subject
in which there IS danger Of wounding her
feelings. Remember that she treasures
every word you utter, though you never
think of it again. Do not speak of some
virtue in another man S wife to remind your
own of a fault. Do not reproach your wife
with personal defect; If she has sensibility,
you intlict a wound difficult to heal Do not
treat your wife with inattention in company.
Do not upbraid her in the presence of a
third person, nor entertain her with prais-
ing the beauty and accomplishments Of other
women. If you would have a pleasant
home and a cheerful wife, pass your even
5ingS under your own roof Do not be stern
and silent in your own house. and remember
TO be sociable elsewhere Remember that
your wife has as much need of recreation as
yourself and devote portion at least of
your leasure hours to such society and
amusements as she may join. By SO doing
you will secure her smiles and increase af-
fection, DO not by being too exact in pc
cunlaTy matters, make your wife feel her de-
pendence upon your bounty. 1t tends to
lessen her dignity of character, and does
not increase her esteem for you; if she is
sensible woman, she should be acquainted
with your business and know your income,
that she may regulate her household expen-
ses accordingly. Do not Withhold this knowl-
edge, in order 20 cover your own extrava-
gance Women have a keen perception
be sure she will discover your selfshness-
and though no word is spoken, from that
moment her respect is lessened, and her con-
Gdence deminished, pride wounded, and a
thousand, perhaps, unjust suspicious crea-
ted From that moment is your domestic
comfort on the wane. There can be no one
ness where there is no confidence. Wo-
aEca's Thoughts about Womea.
Year: 1867

CHURCH EuQUETTE-IN MEMORIAM. -
1t used TO puzzle us, before we understood
the origin of the custom, to account for the
peculiarly American idea Of church etiquette
which compels gentleman to step into the
aisle, allow lady to pass in before him, and
reseat himself in the most comfortable place
in the pew. The European certainly must
be at a loss to account for the custom on the
principle that the laws of etiquette are
founded On the general rule Of making 9TH
ers as comfortable and happy as possible.
But we cannot join with the many who wish
this custom, troublesome though IT may
sometimes be, abolished. 1t is a relic of
the oldeu time in America when men went
to church with their muskets, and had their
children and wives take the inside Of the
pew, 50 that they might rush into the aisle
at the FIRST signal from the watchman that
hostile Indians were near. The custom
comes to us with the sacred memories of
the trials and courage and hardshlps OF our
f6refathers. 1t tells OF hard earned home
steads in the Western wilderness; Of men
and women who laid the foundations of
great nation among scenes which called for
nerve, and energy and bravery, Surely
the preservation of this custom as token
of respect to their memory is not too great
burden for their fashionable sons and daugh-
ters of to-day, who owe them so much OF
their present prosperity and wealth. The
people Of England undergo every form of
Inconvenience rather than give up time
honored customs, and we laugh at them for
it. We care too little for these things. The
American motto Is


sLet the dead past bury the dead"


better motto is the golden rule, DO
unto others as you would that others do un,
10 YOU: how will il be when we are dead!


~. vi. (fg-efFe
Year: 1867

LOVE IS a MYSTERY. Its origin is a
mystery; its essence is a mystery; every pull
sation Of its being is mysteries; aud it is
aware that il cannot break the shell and
penetrate the mysteries without DESTROYING
both itself and the object. For the cloud,
which is so beautiful IN the distance when
the sunbeams arc sleeping on its pillow, if
YOU go too near and enter it is only dank
and dun; you find nothing, you learn nothing
except that YOU have been tricked. Often
have we been told that love pulls after frui-
ton; and this is the reason. When it has
plucked of its feathers for the sake of star
Ing al them, it can never sew them on again.
Year: 1867

WISE COUNSEL. 1t is an evidence oftrue
wisdom not to be precipitate in our notions,
nor infexible in our opinions; and 1t is a
Dart of true wisdom not to give hasty credit
to every word that is spoken, nor ImmedI-
ately to communicate to others what we
believe. In cases of perplexity and doubt;
consult prudent and religious man, and
choose rather to be guided by the counsel Of
one better than thyself, than to follow the
suggestion of thy own blind will.
Year: 1867

POPULAR ERRoRs-That editors keep
public reading rooms That they have p lem
ty of time to talk to everybody That they
are delighted to get anything to ill up the
paper with That every man S own private
az is a matter of public interest That
II doesn't make much difference whether
copy be written on both sides That editors
return rejected manuscripts.
Year: 1867

WOMEN often fancy themselves in love
when they are not. The love of being low
ed, fondncss of fattery, the pleasure
of giving pain to rival, passion for
novelty and excitement, are frequently mis-
taken for something far better and holier,
tin marriage disenchants the fair self deeeiv-
er and leaves her astonished at her own In
difference and the evaporation of her ro-
mantic fancies.
Year: 1867

The manner of the reception of the
Presidents repudiation message by the
Senate, offended His Excellency deeply.
A correspondent says that "some OF his
remarks would hardly bear repetition
in public y which means that he was
moved to. more profanity than is al
lowable, even among those who have
no prejudices against mild swearing.
stanberry is also.a source of trouble to
the President. His positive statement
that Jerry Black wrote the veto OF the
Military Reconstruction Bill, annoys
him terribly, and he takes no pains TO
conceal ii. While we do not wonder at
Stanberry's anxiety to fasten the odium
of that performance where 1t rtghttully
belongs, we cannot help saying that 1t
was q breach OF faith to reveal the se-
crets of the prison-house at this par
ticular time,
Year: 1867

SAVING SuLpHURETs.-Tbs Star Spang!ed
Banner Mining Company has made a contract
With company of Cornishmen for saving
The sulphurets, says the Transcript. They
arc building what they call buddIe, below
the pans. This is said TO be used in the
mines Of Cornwall, and the contractors have
the greatest faith in their ability to make il
pay. They have the privilege from the Ban.
nsr Company to put up the machine and
work it for four months, for which privilege
they agree to give twenty per cent. OF the
proceeds.
Year: 1867

Why DoN'r THEY?-The Southern States
should either be represented in Congress, or
the farce of maintaining a Republican form
of government should Immediately be abau-
doned Tho radical plan Of Furnishing the
South by reducing the States to territorial
condition, is not in accordance with our
Government, but is the worst species Of des
potism. If the Radicals are determined on
carrying out their policy, let them cease
their hypocrisy, throw off the cloak of Re
pubcanism, and come out openly in favor
of monarchy Ottumwd Mercury.
Year: 1867

consumed, but your course is working great
change We are going to build cotton fac
tories all over the country, and then tax ev.
cry pound of cotton sold out of the State
ten or twelve cents per pound. That will
very effec,ually stop Yankee cotton mills.
Then we will quit raising so much cotton
and 90 to raising our own provisions and
manufacturing our own agricultural imple'
ments, furniture, wooden ware, etc. Your
threat of the second coming Of tho "northern
hordes" don't scare anybody down this way
We dare you TO start it. Remember the
radical party is only about one'third Of the
whole people Of the United States, and that
ninety five out Of every hundred negroes in
the South will join our army. We don't
wish another war, provided you will attend
to your own business and let US alone, but
rather than be domneered over by such
blear-eyed thieves as Ben. Butler, and the
pack Of sIueth hounds who follow his lead,
we would see our sunny homes again given
to the torch, our lands grown up in weeds,
our women stripped Of their jewels and fine
dresses 10 deck the bodies Of the wives and
sisters of your thieves, and the bones Of our
brave men whitening every hill and valley
from the gulf Of Mexico 10 the Ohio. All
we ask is to be let alone in the peaceful en-
joyment Of our constitutional rights. Stop
interfering with matters that don't concern
you. Cease your eternal whining about
the poor negro. Invite him to come and
live with you in your land Of plenty. Eat
with him sleep with him-give lin your
daughters in marriage-make your children
sit beside him in the schoolroom-acknowl'
edge him your superior in everything, if
YOU choose but for heavens sake don't try
to force us TO do anything SO repugnant to
our feelings.
Year: 1867

EwThe Comptroller of Georgia is some.
what puzzled TO know how to collect the
taxes from negroes. They refuse to pay,
change their names, residences, and float
about over the State 10 avoid the tax gather
err and generally, when they are picked up
there is no money. So tho collectors do
not know what to do, as the law provides no
remedy.
Year: 1867

SOME PADs-While a physician was
working over young lady who bad sudden
y tainted in the streets Of GAINESVILLE, 1t was
found necessary to remove seven pairs OF
stocking legs and one pair Of bose before he
could restore circulation through her pedal
extremities.
Year: 1867

The Conference Committee on the
Consular and Diplomatic Appropria-
ton Bill made a report, which was
agreed to. The proviso in regard to the
Portuguese Mission is that no money
shall be paid to the present Minister
out of any funds whatever, and that
this provision shall remain in force
until repealed by Congress.


The House then took a recess.
Year: 1867

PITTSBURGH April A.-We are assured that there is
no ground for the port that the stock Of the Fort wayne
Railroad would be Increased to 50000 TO be offered TO
the stockholders at 80 per cont meeting on tho SUD
ieot vel 10 be called and the question submitted TO
them which may determine its pr0prety. IL would seem
that such privilege, above stated To the stookhod
ara or those who may buy sufficient tune. would IN
crease the value of tie stock TO the present holders III
stead OF reducing t.
Year: 1867

the Kingdom and demanded that all the communication
of the Government should be drawn up IN tne %
idjum The German deputies protested against that
course and great umnlt arose. when was several es
renewed the occasion OF the yeriileaton OF powes
Mems minds seem greatly excited, and there s reason 70
fear that the present Diet Of Bohemia may not De aDe ~
fulfil its mission any better than the preceding one
Year: 1867




We published few days ago the report Of q
woman having been killed through the ignor-
ance or carelessness Of Brooklyn apothe-
cary, or his assistant, in putting up an
overdose OF nur consica. II Is not the first
time such q thing has occurred in this
Metropolitan district, and IT is not an unfre-
quent occurrence elsewhere in the country.
Much n this is to be deplorcd and condemned,
we must say that We are not surprised. In
deed, we are surprised that more people are
not killed from the same cause. There are few
opt Of the vast number Of spothecarics in this
metropolis who are educated in their business.
The greater part have had no preparation for
IT, Then they employ young men and boys
who know nothing Of pharmacy or drugs. and
frequently those who are deficient in ordinary
education, ut the most miserable salaries II
Is dreadful to reflect upon the risks people run
through these ignorant and careless dispensers
OF poisonous articles. In almost every country
In the world, or at least in all civilized coun-
tries, except in this, druggists have to undergo
searching examination and TO get diploma
before they are permitted TO put up medicines.
We are in urgent need Of law compelling this
to be done here. We call upon our law
makers to pass such law. In the meantime
the people themselves should patronize only
those apothecaries who know aud attend TO
their business we'll, and should make point Of
never again dealing with one who has made
such fatal mistake a. in me case TO which We
sllude, ~. +. ...@ .... +. .s.t. .-..
Year: 1867

The purses are too small to beget the necessary
expenditure OF time and labor and money.
The prize must be tempting. 1t is not SO now
Improvement in this particular Is absolutely
essential, II success would be attained