smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1867

General Grant arrived in this city yesterday
morning from Governors Island, where his
family are staying. The General dined at the
Astor House in company with number of
friends and prominent citizens intending TO
proceed to Long Branch by the five o'clock
boat In the afternoon, however, q telegraphic
despatch arrived summoning him to Washing
ton, for which place the General lett New York
late last night, instead of going to Long Branch
according 10 his original intention. Prepara-
ton had been made for his reception at Stet-
sons, where during last night a serenade was to
about four O'Clock by Major Stetson announced
that the General had been suddenly called to
Washington, and great disappointmentwasf felt
in consequences by The sojourners at the Branch.
--NeiU York Herald.
Year: 1867

THE editor of the San Jose Mercury made q
good point when he wrote the following -" We
would much rather be considered the inferior of
a Democrat who cannot read than one who can.
An ignorant man has some excuse for being a
Democrat. The moral turpitude, in his case, is
less henious ttan in that of an educated man.
When we are placed on par with mrn who have
committed high crimes against their country We
prefer that they should be those who, through
ignorance, knew no better
Year: 1867

Hear the language of General Longstreet, one
of the bravest rebels in the late war. We quote
from a recent letter written by him in New Or
leans:


81 shall be happy to work In any harness that
promises relief 10 our distressed people and har-
mony to the nation. II matters not whether
bear the mantle Of Mr. Davis or The mantle of Mr..
Sumner, SO that may help TO bring the glory OF
peace and good will toward men,


81 shall set out by assuming proposition
that hold TO be sef-evident, viz The highest
of human laws is the law that is established by
appeal to arms.


:. The great principles that divided political
parties prior to the war were thoroughly discuss
ed by our wisest statesmen. When argument
was exhausted resort was had 10 compromise.
When compromise was unavailing, discussion
was renewed, and expedients were sought, but
none could be found to suit the emergency. APP
peal was finally made 10 the sword to determine
which of the claims was the true construction of
constitutional law. The sword has decided in
favor of the North. and what they claimed as
prncipes cease to be principles, and are become
law The views that We hold cease 10 be prn-
cip!es because they are opposed to law. 1t is
therefore our duty to abandon ideas that are ob-
soleie and conform to the requirements of law.


The military bill. and amendments are peace
offerings. We should accept them as snch, and
place ourselves upon them rs the starting point
from which 10 meet future political issues as
they arise.


Like other Southern men, I naturally sought
alliance with the Democratic party, merely be-
cause it was opposed to the Republican party.
But. as far us can judge, there is nothing tang
ible about it, except the issue. that were Staked
upon the war and there lost. Finding nothing
to take hold of except prejudice, which cannot
be worked into good Cor any one, it is proper
and right that should seek some standpoint
from which good may be done"


The General advises the acceptance of the
Reconstruction Acts of Congress as peace Of
ferings." But California Democracy resolves
against these measures.
Year: 1867

DEATH OF r. II. FARQunAR.-The sad news of
the death Of R. II. Farquhar, which will be
found in our telegraphic columns, will strike a
solemn chord in all hearts and wake regrets
through the State. He n gentleman highly
esteemed in private life, active and faithful in
business, public spirited and patriotic as citi-
zen. He was the nominee of the Union party
for Clerk of the Supreme Court. He gave
strength to the ticket, and his death will leave Il
blank over which will fall the tears of his COLA
borers in the Union cause. When the mind is
turned from the public loss to the young wife
now berctt of her husband, and the two sweet
children now fatherless, the heart swclis with
impressible sorrow. How appropriate was the
custom of the ancients, who sat down in sack
cloth and ashes, in silence, under afcion |!
Thus in awe before God who alone is great,
there may now we'll be slence.-San francisco
Year: 1867

To GERMAN VorERs.-The following will be
interesting to Germans who vote the Democratic
ticket 1T is said that the guerrilla Quantrell
and his band are still robbing and numbering on
the Texas border in the name of the Confederacy.
Quan'reil is gentleman of delicate tastes. 90
hate" SAYS this epitomc of chivalry. ' to kill n
man that is stubborn and shows fight or says
nothing, or tells me to kill him and be done
with it, But | do like to get after Dutchman
and hear him pray to God to spare him. al
ways make them get on their knees and look me
in the face. and while they pray blow their faces
to pieces"
Year: 1867

THE SHIp OF DEATm.-Since the time when the
ancient mariner told the terrible tale OF the curse
laden ship with her crew of ghastly corpses, no
more truthful story of the sea has been related
than that Of the whaleship Diana, that recently
drifted into one cf the Shetland Islands.


A year ago she left the Shetlands, on n whal-
ing voyage 10 the Arctic regions, baving on
board fifty men. From that time nothing more
WAS heard of her. The friends OF those on
board became alarmed. Money was raised and
premiums offered 10 the first vessel that would
bring tidings of the missing ship, but all to no
avail.


On the I'd of April the people near Rona's Voc,
in one of the Shetland Isles, were startled at
seeing CHASTITY wreck of a ship sailing into the
hail bor Battered and ice-crushed, sails and
cordage cut away, boats and spars cut up for
fuel in the dreadful Arctic winter, her decks
covered with dead and dying, the long-lost Di-
ana sailed in like a ship from the Deadman's
Land. Fifty men sailed out of Lerwick in her
on bright May morning last year. All of the
fifty came back on her on the I'd of April this
year the same. yet how different


Ten men, of whom the Captain one, lay
stifened corpses the deck thirty-fve lay
helplessly sick, some dying two retained suf-
icient of strength to creep aloft and the other
three crawed teebly about the deck. The ship
was boarded by the Islanders, and ms they crawl
ed over the bulwarks, the man at the wheel fell
fanting from excitement; one of the sick died
as he lay. his death being announced by the fel-
low occupant of his berth feehly moaning ::
{. Take away this dead man." On the bridge Of
the vessel lay the body of the Captain, as it had


lain for four months. with nine of his dead ship
mates by his side, all decently laid out by those
who soon expected to share their fate.


The survivors could not bear to sink the bodies
of their comrades in the sea, but kept them so
that when the last man died the fated ship that
had been their common home should be their
common tomb. The surgeon of the ship had
worked faithfully to the last, but cold, hunger,
scurvy and dysenery were too much for him.
The brave old Captain the first victim, and
died blessing his men. Then the others fell: one
by one, until the ship was tenanted only by the
dead and dying. One night more at sea- would
have left the Diana floating colin. Not one OF
the fifty would have lived to tell the ghastly tale.
Year: 1867

FoR BoYs.-If you should see man Dig,
ging in snow drift with the expectation OF
finding valuable ore, or planting seed on the
rolling pillows, you would say at once that he
was beside himself But in what respect does
this man differ from you, while you SOW the
seed of ideness and dissipation in yo4r youth
and expect the fruits of age will be a good
constitution, elevated affections and holy
principles.
Year: 1867

How TO CHOOSE A WirE.-Dr Franklin
recommends young man in the choice of a
wife, to select her from bunch, giving as .
reason, thas where there are many daughters
they improve each other, and, from emula-
ton, acquire more accomplishments and know
more and do more than single child spoiled
by parental fondness This is comfort to
people blessed with large families
Year: 1867

Wilson's bill to explain Reconstruction


In the special Washington Dispatches of the
st. Louis Republican,, under date of July ID,
we find the following:


Senator Wilson has prepared bill to settle
the points in controversy on reconstruction
and will offer it Tomorrow. 1t consists Oftwo
sections. The first declares all civil offices in
the ten States vacated within thirty days, and
authorizes the Commanding Generals to fill
them by the appointment of new ones, or by
election, as they shall deem cXpcdient.


The second section authorized the Board OF
Registration to refuse to register men whom
they believe to be disqualified. and give the
person SO rejected twenty days to prove to the
satisfaction of the Registers that he is not dis
qualified. From the second decision Of the
" Registers there is no appeal.


Mr.. Wilson says he will strenuously oppose
the introduction of any other subject of legis-
lation than that Immediately connected with
Reconstruction during the Summer session.
lie believes the bill just referred to, and an ap
preparation bill to furnish additional money
to carry on the work, will be sufficient. He
Is opposed to cOnfscatiOn and says lac will
vote directly against it whenever it is brought
up. He is also opposed 10 Summers universal
suffrage bill, but will favor constitutional
amendment providing for universal suffrage
at the next session Of Congress. He speaks
very hopefully for the South, and says no
doubt every one of the States will como in
under the Military Bill poXt winter.
Year: 1867

There couieth glad tidings Of Joy to all,
: To young and to old, to great and To small;
The beauty which once was so precious and rare
Is free for all, and all may bc fair.


DY TIE USE OF
Year: 1867

LIE proposes getting up class in Van
III Buren,, at one o'clock, on the 18th and
IUth days of July, 1867, for the purpose of
teaching them the art of Breaking and Tam
ing the wild and vicious Horse on a Scientific
Principle.


Also, to show them on a cOmmon-sense
principle, how to break the spoiled horse of
all his bad habits, such as Baking, Kicking,
Running Away, Soaring, Halter Pulling.
Cribbing, Jumping, in fact, all bad habits the
horse is addicted to. He will show the class
how to tell the age of every horse between
the ages oftwo and fourteen, so that deception
cannot be practiced Oh them. He will show
the class how make any horse pace in from
two to six hours. 4UfEs


TRICkS.-The Glass will be shown how to
make horse follow under the whip; to lie
down; to sit up like a dog; to talk; to knecl
for the rider to mount, &c. He win take the
widest colt that can be brought, and subdue
him before the class; so that any one can
mount him with perfect safety and will drive
his celebrated horse FLYING COMET to a
buggy through the streets without a line or n
bridlc. TO convince YOU that this is no hum
bug he will not take the money until after
the lesson IL given. If he fails in amy one
thing he will not ask pay. If he does as he
here agrees to do, the fee will be Five Dollars
for lesson and receipts. All lovers of the
horse should attend, for there has never been
any thing of the kind taught until introduced
by me. U A. A. ANTRIM.
Year: 1867

A WARNING VoloE.-The Stockton In.
dependeat raises its voice against the efforts
Of the radicals to destroy the Supreme Court
and concludes Let the experiment be
tried and we look to see anarchy come
down like night upon the land.'" That is
very good prophecy coming from Radical
SOurca.
Year: 1867

VERY GooD-A friend of ours who WAS
on to Washington last winter, tells US the fol-
lowing good one" as "got off, by Senator
Nesmitb, OF Oregon:


you see took no part in my election az
Senator. | was up home attending to my
farm and mill, when one day rumor came
that was elected. That night went to bed
and in the morning when | got up thought
it was dream. had always had very
ezolted opinion Of the United States Senate,
but S ure enough, in the course Of few days
here came my papers as Senator elect. |
wondered how the people Of Oregon could
elect me as their representative. Well l
went on to Washington and took my seat,
and after had been there about mouth, l
was more surprised than ever 30 see how
many ID fools were in the same body"
Year: 1867

RoDBnD.-Some fow nights ago the house
Of Elder Rose, in the edge Of Sutter county,
was entered by thief, who succeeded in
stealing $50 and gold watch. The Elder
was awoke by the noise of the tbaf, but
thought it was his wife, and went TO sleep
again, and the thief went off With bis plum
der,
Year: 1867

A New Toll RoAD.-A new toll road is
to be built through the northeastern portion
of the State Of Nevada. 1t will commence
on the northwest, near the Empire ranch, in
Monitor Valley, at the boundary ue between
Lander and Nye Counties, and will extend
southeast to sh Spring Valley, and across
that valley to Empire Canon; up that canon
and across the Hot Creek range Of noun.
taius to the Hot Creek District; thence to
the Revei|le District; thence to the Red Riv-
er pass in the Pahranagat range of noun
tains. and through that pass to the Pahrana
CAT Valley, the southern terminus Of the road.
The new road will run through Nye County,
and will be parallel and near to stonebar
gers toll road.
Year: 1867

The numerous allusions that have recently
been made to the lamented Meagher's cee
brated " ApOstrophe to the Sword" deliv-
cred at Cancellation Hall. Dublin, on the
occasion of the debate on the = Peace Reso-
luton introduced by O'Connell-has caus-
cd very general desire 20 read that mag
nifcent piece of oratory. In lyrical
grandeur and useful suggestveness. it far
surpasses the Sword Song which gives
Koener's name honorable distinction" Here
it is:


- The soldier is proof against an argument
but be is not proof against bullet. The
man that will listen to reason-let him be
reasoned with. But it is the impassioned
arm Of the patriot that can alone prevail
against battaioned despotsm.


Then, my lord, | do not condemn the use
Of arms as immoral, nor do | conceive it pro-
fame to say that the King of Heaven-the
Lord of Hosts the God of Battles be
slows his benediction upon those who un.
sheath the sword in the hour of nation 5
peril


From that evening on which, in the valley
OF Be.hulia. he nerved the arm of the Jew
ish girl to smte the drunken tyrant in his
tent down to this our day, in which he has
blessed the insurgent chiyalry of the Belgian
priest, His Almighty hand hath ever been
stretched forth from His throne Of Light to
consecrate the flag of freedom-to bless the
patriots sword Be it in Defense or be it
in the assertion of a peoples liberty, l hail
the sword as a sacred weapon and if, my
lord, it has sometimes taken the shape of the
serpent, and Redeemed the shroud of the
oppressor with too deep dye, like the an
nointed rod of the High Priest, it has at
other times, and as often, blossomed into
celestial flowers to deck the freeman's brow.


Abhor the sword-stigmatiz the sword Z?
No, my lord for in the passes in the Tyro it
cut to pieces the banner of the Bavarian,
and, through those cragged passes, struck
path to fame for the peasant insurrectionst
of Inspruck.


Abhor the sword-stigmatize the sword g?
No, my lord, for at its blow giant nation
started from the waters of the Atlantic and
by its redeeming magic, and in the quiver
ing of its crimson light the crippled colony
sprang into the attitude of proud Republic
prosperous, limitless and invincible


AbhOr the sword-stigmatize the sword !?
No, my lord. for it swept the Dutch
marauders out of the fine old towns of Bel
gium-scourged them back to their own
phlegmatc swamps-and knocked their flag
and scepter, their laws and bayonets into
the sluggish waters Of the Scheldt."
Year: 1867

Coon GRGr.-It will not hurt to tell lit
tie anecdote on two we'll known individuals,
if we suppress the names. One was pious.-
The other, sick. Pious called on Sick, when
everybody said Sick was likely to die. Plous
found opportunity to talk about a refurma-
ton to a man fat on his back, unable to
do decent thing for God or man. Plous
talked to him about a good resolution; he
had strength enough left to form good res
0lution and, as he wasn't going to live long
it would be cheap; no chance for any more
fun Of worldly nature, and he might as
well make the best of the case by giving his
soul to God-God ISN'T particular; takes all
kind Of souls at the same price Sick would
be making a particularly good bargain, for
he'd had a good time. and Gods terms were
written down in way that he couldn't get
out of it if the proposition was made.


Sick turned over, spit out mouthful of
blood fresh and warm from his lungs, which
are warmed by being near his heart, and
said: My dear sir, you don't know me-
Pm sorry you think I'm so mean as that.
have lived about as | would again if life was
given me to 90 through again. Have enjoy
ed it, and harmed nobody. [ never cheated
a man, and don't want to cheat God If God
sees proper to let me live, and | think proper
to change all right; but if he prefers that |
die. He knows what He is getting, and
don't propose to plaster the corpse too late
for drying.


His religious adviser groaned, and left
Virginia Trespass.
Year: 1867




The Albany Evening Journal Of September
Sd thus describes the death bed Of Senator
McDougall


In this city, to dav. at No. II Park street,
died James A. McDougall. formerly Senator
of the United States from the State OF Cali
fornia. and in his time one Of the most brll-
liant and honored of the galaxy OF American
politicians whose talents gave bright promise
of future emireace and usefulness. lew
days since one of our most respected Physi-
clans. while visiting patient IN the YiclhIty'
was called to enter the dwelling IN questloh
and see a sick man. He did so, ana iouhu Il
poor, broken wreck Of humanity totterinS 2
upon the verge Of the grave, In the last stages
of a dreadful disease. Despite the rum
physical and mental, which this unfortunate
presented, there were, at occasional moments,
glimmerinrs of intelligence which showed
that the wretcLed being had been something
more than an ordinary man. hen the
pbvsician left. he was told that he had seen
what was left of Senator McDOUgall. To day
the mournful drama is ended, and the cur
tain has dropped. Senator McDougall was
born in this city. and educated as lawyer.
At an early period in the history Of Califor
mia, he emigrated thitber, and soon attained
a high position by virtue Of his remarkable
talents and great energy. He was a member
Of the Legislature. and took a prominent
part in the organization Of the State
Afterward, he served iD the Federal House
of Representatives, with great acceptance to
his party and his constituency. In 1860 he
was elected to the United States Senate. In
that body he took foremost rank. The same
fervid eloquence which had made him lion
of the masses of California, rendered him
powerful in the delberative body; and some
of his speeches will be long remembered as
masterpieces Of oratory. But passion for
strong drink proved his bane and the cause of
his ruin. Long before the close of his term
he became an object of shame to those with
whom he was associated, aud his suppression
would have been matter of course even
were his party in the ascendant in the
California Legislature. Since his retirement
his only public appearance was at a Demo-
cratic meeting in New York, where he was
shockingly incapacitated. His subsequent
steps have heen rapid and certain towards
the fatal end. The story is one too sad to
dwell upon. Let us remember the unfortu
nate only with pity for his sad fate. Himself
the worst sufferer by the vice which destroyed
him, his mournfuI death furnishes a sad
warning to others against the follies by which
he was destroyed.
Year: 1867

SQUARfNG AccoUNTs.-George Seckel,
editor Of the Union Democrat, sewers his
connection with that paper. His valedictory
is a gem in its way, showing greater modesty
than we supposed could exist in the editorial
BOSOM If Seckel has not made the business
pay it must be for want Of field. This is
his parting shot:


Our editorial connection with the Dem
ocrat ceases to-day. In last speeches and
confessions of editors, we regret to say that
editatiHg a newspaper is not so remunerative
as we had right to expect. A traveller in
a Western forest met an Iniun' clothed in
swallow tailed coat and plug hat making his
way on foot. On being iaterrogated to
his business, and why he did not ride, he re-
piled that be was a preacher travelling his
clr1nit and that his pay was so small that he
could not afford q horse. That's d-n poor
pay, says the traveller. Yes, replied the
lniuu,' but it's d-n poor preach. So the
patrons Of the Democrat have not all the ad
vantage. If they give US but poor pay we
grimly feel that they have got but poor edit


GEORGE C. GoRuAN.-The S. F. Spirit of
the Times thus compliments the late Union
nominee for Governor:


If any one supposes for a moment that our
STANDARD bearer in the late struggle has gone
down forever in the fight they d. not know
the nature anl characteristics of the material
of which he is composed. The man who is
"a bold and frank as he is in the promulga-
ton Of his opinions, and who is as firm and
determined in his friendships. is not the kind
to be obscured by cloud His natural
resources. abilities and integrity will dispel
it in good time. and his nerve, candor and
talents. viii secure for l;-l consideration and
respect from all classes. Mr. Gorham's life
is but just commencing; with him there is
no such word as fail, and the time will vet
come when. by the moral force Of his charac.
ter. he will eradicate all the preiudices
engendered against him and become promi-
nent in the councils Of the people. In his
defeat our esteem and friendship is the same
MS if he had been successful
Year: 1867

TRANsPLANrING TREEs-An exchange
furnishes the following advice, which it
recommends to those persons who have
occasion to transplant trees


In taking up a tree, it should be so marked
as to secure its setting out in the same posi-
ton. Thus the north side may be marked
with chalk before work is commenced. If
the side which has been exposed to the north
is turned toward the south, the heat of the
sun is too great, and it dries up and loses its
vitality
Year: 1867

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad
vertisement of Dr. J. C. Young's Institute, to be
found in another part Of this paper we feel We are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skiful Medical pra"ttiner. 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would unvittinr-
ly take wrong path. There is 10 need to wear
out life of pain and anguish. and in the end fill
dishonored grave. Hesitate no longer. unfortunate
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore Won.
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power.


The Institute has been in successful operation
for Seventeen Years. and as it was the Pioneer In
stiute of the coast, it has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress.


We say again to the alicted-read the advertise
ment and follow its advice s14
Year: 1867

G ONE OF YOU CAN'T, AND WE PITY
~ you. You have tried every remedy but tho
ONE destined, by its intrinsic merit. to supercedc
all similar preparations. it is not surprising you
should be reluctant to try something else after the
many experiments you have made of trashy COM


pounds fosted the public as 4 certain cure; but
Year: 1867

The occurrences of that terrible night were new
er clearly explained by the young lady, and she
exhibited throughout her life, manifest repug
nance to any allusion to the subject That the,
very seriously affected her character, and made al
indellbe impression upon her mind, there Is nc
reason to doubt.


What we proceed to relate was gathered rather
from her broken exclamations on the succeeding
morning, when, with her face buried in her moth
er's bosom, she spoke with sobs and nervous shud