smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1877

pletely. 1t seemed impossible to
kill him. Still he refused to sur
render. Their revolvers nearly
empty, it looked as though he
would again escape, but the last
bullet from the captains revolver
struck him in the chin, breaking
his jaw and went crashing up
through his brains. Mangled almost
beyond recognition, game to the
last, he fell dead from his horse,
making good his oft repeated boast,
''that he would die but would never
be taken prisoner" On Sunday last
the citizens buried Bill Posey, and
doubtless the balance of the gang
Of thieves will be driven out Of the
territory. Too much praise cannot
be awarded to the Greek authorities,
Chief Ward Coachman, and Sun
thar-pee with his brave posse, for
ridding the world of one whose
crimes are seldom equaled, and
whose daring bravery, if directed
in another cause, would have been
worthy Of admiration.
Year: 1877

and file, that they are slow to think
and act and without superabund'
ance of energy, but have good pow
ers of endurance and are accus-
toned to obey. They have not the
individuality of the soldiers of some
of the other great military nations,
nor the self-assertiOn Of the Ameri-
can, but their general appearance
is not unattractiye. The officers
are, as a class, fine-looking, intelli-
gent men, without much fire in


their composition, but with a GER
tain dignity Of carriage that proves
a habit of commanding.
Year: 1877

Ine recent arctic explorations
made by the British expedition were
attended by the most terrible phys
ical sufferings. From conversations
with the officers and men it is feared
that the poor fellows who succumb-
ed suffered greatly before death mer-
cifully put an end to their misery.
1t was found necessary to drag them
for many miles on sledges.
Throughout this mournful journey
the officers worked like slaves, drag
ging the sledges along and encour-
aging the men in every possible way.
On reaching the vessel some Of
them, to sustain or restore the little
animation left in them, were hung
by their heels from the rigging. Poor
Petersen, the interpreter, as already
announced, survived forty days after
amputation of the fore part of both
feet, which had been severely frost
bitten. He bore up bravely under
the most terrible suferings. The
graves were dug by the officers, and
the dead were buried with all
honors. A few of the crew were
affected by scurvy; the men appeared
very reluctant to believe that it was
really that disease, and used all the
liniment brought out to bandage
their swollen legs: But this, Of
course, they found no remedy, and
were forced to give in and submit to
the proper treatment. An officers
foot was frost bitten, and his great
toe had to be amputated. During the
whole of the time the vessels were in
winter quarters each man was com.
PEELED to take two hours exercise
daily, as it was considered almost
impossible to keep the men in good
health without it. For this pur-
pose a path half a mile in length
was made on the ice; but as it was,
of course, pitch dark, the question
arose how to prevent the going and
returning parties from coming into
collision. An ingenious expedient
was finally adopted-mounds of
empty preserved meat tins were
placed at intervals of three yards
down the center of the path, thus
forming a sort of wall between the
moving lines Of walkers. The
effect Of the wind on the face, even
when protected, was likened to a
sharp knife slowly cutting its way
into the flesh. One night an excit-
ing scene took place on board the
Alert. About midnight the engi-
neers were called up by the officers
on duty to get up steam in
stanter to allow the vessel to
shift her moorings to avoid
an enormous berg, which was
slowly and majestically crushing its
way toward them. No time was
lost in "casting oil, )" and the Alert
escaped by not more than one hun
dred yards, the large "hummuck !"
to which she had been moored,
which itself must have weighed
nearly a thousand tons, being com


pletely submerged by it. The Off
GERS were all in a sorry plight for
clothes, everything they took with
them, with the exception of furs
and sealskins, being lamentably
threadbare. No animals of any
kind, with the exception of the
ships dog "Nellie," and a favorite
cat, have been brought home.
Year: 1877

RiChmond's C1dina.-It is not supposed
that our City Council will refuse to allow
the claim Of the city OF Richmond of 800
for damages received by the Richmond Fire
Department on the occasion Of the late fire
on Hull street. The Richmond department
has always promptly responded to any call
our people have made on it. II the appa-
ratus was damaged by its service at the
Manchester fire the City Council should see
that the bill for repairs is paid.
Year: 1877

MAIN-STREET RUTs.-In the sidewalks on
Main street between Seventh and Four
teenth streets there are several holes Of con-
siderable size which destroy the proper
appearance Of The street, and make walking,
particularly at night, when people can't see
exactly where they put their feet, disagree
able. They could all be repaired for about
five or six dollars. tits not st all creditabie
to our municipal government that these
holes should remain so long unattended to
on the most important thoroughfare of the
city. especially as attention has been called
m them more than once before. So


II is believed that they have already been
renorted by the police. II they have not
been they ought to be at once. IL they have
been they ought to be reported again and
amin and again until they are repaired.
Year: 1877

Alert Fire Company.-At the meeting
tonight it is probable that some steps will
be taken looking to the more thorough or
ganization Of the company. No fire COM
pany, however efficient, could do anything
in Manchester in the present scarce state of
,yator
Year: 1877

The County and State 1axes.-Colonel
Woodbridge is still in the county collecting
taxes. lie will not favor the people OF
Manchester district with call before the
close OF the present month.
Year: 1877

Tho work OF wrapping the hrd pair OF south strands
completed yesterday afternoon. To-day the let
ting out and lowering will De commenced. The work
oil laying the third pair Of up stream strands Is still
progressing, and they Will be nnishcd about Friday.
On Monday good made on these Strands
eight wires being laid each strand in eleven hours
On the Brooklyn land approach the concrete Tor the
foundation Of the first pier will DO finished to-day
The work of laying the brick nverts and setting the
tor the faco OF the approach will be
Immediately. The work is going on steadily on the
Tor the second pier OF the approach On tho
are laying a second track across Franklin square,
through the anchorage yard and through the northern
most archway OF the anchorage pier. Two trucks
wn be pushed forward IN advance and
tho brick work and masonry are built up tunnels
VIII bc left the Iracks No orders have as
yet gwen by the Chiei Engineer to tearing
down the first lot ot tudings in Tho line OF the ap
proach John Robertson Il Co.. of Brooklyn, cast
ing first o the five pattern blocks Tor the cable
bands OF the supcrstructurc OF the bridge.


LANDS FOR THE NEW YORK APPROACH.


In the matter OF the Brooklyn Bridge C0mpany's
petition to take certain lands belonging IL A. Burr
for the purpose Of building the approaches to the
bridge the New York side tho testimony taken be-
lore Mr. William Sinclair the referee, submit cd
yesterday to Judge Donobuc. Having read over the
evidence Judge Donohue decided giant the petition
allowing the company to take OF the land
question.
Year: 1877

To THE EDITOR HERALD


Allow me TO make complaint In regard TO the street
lamps the south side Of Eghlythird street. between
Eighth and Ninth avenues. Since spring It has been
ia darkness, while both sides from Ninth avenue 10
the Boulevard also Eghtylourth street from Eighth
avenue to Hudson River, illuminated. Thcso
blocks not thckiy inhabited as the one IN
Eighty-hrd street between Eighth and Ninth avenues


FAIR PLAY
Year: 1877

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HEKALD:-


Have Park Commissioners and Board OF Health
looked into the condition Of the lakes in Central PARK
recently lew days ago, while standing near the
large lake. noticed the greenisn appearances Of the
water Having observed the same IN tho lake near
The entrance questioned ono Of the officials At the
boat house as to the cause OF IT, The answer Was,
'Stagnatiou," which due to insufficient
amount of fresh wafer TO keep tho water Of the lako
pure. Who is TO blame for this? UPTOWN.
Year: 1877

fNorn.-Letters Intended for this eolumn must be
accompanied by tho wrters full name and address
insure attention. Comrlainauts who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time 10 writing
Write on only side Of the paper HERALpl
Year: 1877

To TINE EDITOR HERALD


There is u "brcakneck'' riser to your sidewalk
leading across Ann street, Broadway 1t is dis
trcssing for persons who hurry unavoidably have
TO travel over IT. have twice narrowly escaped but
without little pain. Please have proper autnor-
ties make good tue HUMANITY.
Year: 1877

Ii thcro not some law TO prevent the Elevated Rail


road Company from throwing greasy water on the
streets and sidewalks2 When the engine arrives at
tho Eleventh street station sho generally discharges
all her At that point Ihe sidewalk Is con-
BtantIy greasy. J. r. b.
Year: 1877

James Russell Lowell has accepted
the Spanish mission and will soon sail for
his post.


The treasury department has issued
a circular saying: "You will exact from
steamboat inspectors strict fidelity to the
true intent and meaning Of the 18th rule and
the statute on which it is founded. The
duty is enjoined upon inspectors of frequent
visits to excursion steamers, in order to have
personal knowledge that the equipments are
kept up to the original requirements, and
that the hull and boilers are entirely safe.


The register of the treasury recently
applied to the treasurer to subscribe in his
individual behalf for 81, 600 bond OF the
new four per cents, but was refused, under
the law, which provides that no person ap-
pointed to the office Of secretary, first comp
troler, first auditor of the treasury, or reg.
lister, should be concerned in the purchase
or disposal Of any public securities of the
United States. The statute makes it mis-.
demeanor for any clerk to carry on any
tlade or business in funds of the United
States. The act in question is an old statute
Of 1889, in the original organization OF the
treasury department, and has heretofore
either been disregarded or construed into
prosecution Of business in state or United
States bonds.
Year: 1877

Death cannot be an evil, for 1t Is uni
versal.


Example has more influence than
authority.


Love those who advise, but not those
who praise you.


One ungrateful man does an injury TO
all who are wretched.


1t is safest for man 10 judge favorably
of his fellow creatures.


The tongue is little thing, but 1t fills
the universe with trouble.


A mans temper is most valuable to
himself, and he should keep 1t.


Frowns blight young children as frosty
nights blight young plants.


A cheerful face is nearly as good for
an invalid as healthy weather.


We may as well expect to grow stronger
by constant eating as wiser by constant
reading.


No charity should be extended To those
who are not as willing to do justice as
they are to receive it.


An utter contempt of public opinion,
and sensitive regard for it, are equally
the ear-mark of fool.


We cannot conquer fate and necessity,
yet we can yield to them in such way
as to be greater than II we could.


Harvest never comes to such as SOW
not and 10 experience will not, unless
you do what God has commanded.


We have nothing to enjoy until we
have something to impart. He only
lives who is not reservoir, but foun-
tain.


1t is not until we have passed through
the furnace that we are made 10 know
how much dross was in our composition.


The idea Of heaven and an existence
hereafter is no more extraordinary than
the fact OF an earth and an existence
here.


A soul without prayer Is like a solitary
sheep withoutits shepherd. The tempter
sees it, and lures it away into his snare.


The welfare ofa nation rests upon the
happiness which il. enjoys within itself,
and its independence of all control from
without.


Ladies, the best way to beautify the
hand is to put quarter In 1t and then
shake hands with some suffering fellow
creature,
Year: 1877

galloping after the hounds. But recently
an English lady, who enjoys what is con.
sidered an enviable fame for skill and
daring in riding close to the hounds
and who is also pattern vile and mother
has announced that she will risk her
life no more riding on a side-saddle, but
in the next seaon will ride masculine
fashion. Her announcement has set the
whole fashionable world to talking, since
she is a woman Of spirit, and 1t is believed
she will do as she says. II she does she
will have followers without doubt, and
may be that this will inaugurate the long
expected dress revolution.
Year: 1877

Miss HENDERSON, the daughter Of ex-
Gov. Henderson, of Houston, who, with
her father, was lost for two DAYS in the
woods of Harris county, has died from
the fatigue and suffering of the wander
ings. During the fearful two days and
nights of wandering she was without
food. The buggy in which she and her
paralytic father were riding was over
thrown. She was compelled to abandon
her father until she could obtain aid.
He was discovered by a party of negroes
who went in search OF him.
Year: 1877

ify any whim or idiosyncracy of his own
that is not found in law and logic.
There are but few wives and daughters
in all the sum of society who do not de-
serve we'll of husbands and fathers In
the great number there are not many
who would commit, or wish to commit,
unjustifable extravagances if they were
informed of the facts Of the case; and
there are still fewer who, if course Of
penuriousness were necessary and right
for any desirable or laudable object, or
even if they were only assured that it
was SO by one whom they trusted, would
not do their best, and make every per-
sonal sacrifice in carrying it out. We
have even known cases where they did
so to satisfy the fathers notion Of saw
ing, when there was no real reason for
it, because he was otherwise kind, and
they felt it to be a popularity
not to be cured, and saw the pain
the sacrifice cost him was more than
the pleasure an opposite course would
yield them. And for such wives and
daughters who may be unable to better
circumstances, either through youth or
i'll health, by self exertion, we think the
pressure of public opinion should exert
it's authority, and compel sufficient de-
cency Of appearance for the victims to
feel that they are certainly of the value
of sparrow, two Of which are sold for
a penny.
Year: 1877

In person the sisters were much un-
like. Alice was in poor health, and her
complexion approached that OF blonde,
while Phoebe was most pronounced
brunette, and as vigorously healthy as a
stevedore. Alice was tall, while Phoebe
was only ordinary height, and displayed
a tendency to embonpoint Her black
eyes sparkled as she talked, and even
when her face was i'll repOse there was
the trace of smile upon it. In her
dress she had slight tendency to what
is called display, and she was more fond
of ornaments than was her sister. She
had a necklace, made of different arti-
cles which her friends had given her;
from one there was marble, from an
other curious nut from the East, from
another piece of amber, from another
piece of malachite or crystal, and 50
on until the necklace consisted of more
than fifty beads, and when open, stretch
ed to length of nearly four feet. OF
late years she has generally worn this
necklace on Sunday evenings, and while
in conversation would frequently occu-
py her fingers in toying with the beads


One evening friend told her that she
looked, with her beads, like an Indian
princess; she replied that the only diff
ference was that the Indian had string
of scalps in place of beads. She said
she thought that the best place for hel
friends was to hang about her neck, and
with this belief she had constructed the
necklace and compelled her friends to
join it. Phoebe was much more animated
than Alice; the face of the latter always
bore look of sadness even in her hap
piest moments, while that Of her sister
bore laughter in every line. Alice was
inclined to gravity ip conversation, while
Phoebe was ready with wit and repartee
that was wont to set the table in roar
Year: 1877




Dress hard all morning, such is fate,
Then enter church some minutes late.
All eyes will then be turned on you,
And will observe your bonnet new.
Let humble modesty wreath your face,
And take your seat with faultless grace.
Let all your thoughts be fixed on high,
And rearrange your cardinal tie.
Think how religions prone to bless,
And criticize your neighbOrS dress.
Let all your heart be filled with praise,
And notice Mrs. Wiggles lace.
Put from your mind all thoughts of sin,
And readjust your diamond pin.
Think of how good religion proves,
And then smooth out your buttoned gloves
Catch well the precepts as they fall,
And smooth the wrinkles in your shawl
Think of the sinners fearful fate,
And notice If your bOnnet's straight.
Pray for the influence divine
That lady's basque, mark the design.
Let tender peace possess your mind.
And criticize that hat behind.
Reflect on Christian graces dear,
And fix those curls beside your ear
Let your heart warm with silent prayer,
And view that horrid green silk there.
Reflect upon the wicked ways;
See if your gold chains out of place.
Think of the peace the good shall find,
And wonder who are sitting behind
Think of the burdens Christians bear,
And notice those strange ladies there.
The last words hear with cOntrite heart,
And fix your pull-back when you start.


-Philddelphid Press
Year: 1877

Almost every sentence that was uttered
she could make the basis of pun, and
many of her plays upon words and
phrases were such as deserved preserva-
ton. Some of her friends used to tell
her that she ought to have shorthand
reporter as familiar spirit to jot down
her sharp sayings and give them out to
the world. But she replied that it would
not be to her taste to be short-handed
down to fame; she preferred the lady
with the trump, though she aforesaid
lady would be more attractive and give
better name to her favorites If she
dressed in the costume of the period.
Some of her visitors occasionally meas
ured wits with Phoebe, and jests and
puns were scattered thick and fast; but
she generally came off victorious, and,
while her competitor was acknowledging
defeat, she would throw a parting shot
heavier than any that had preceded it.
Puns were her favorite resort, and occa-
sionally she would make an impromptu
parody of some familiar line of prose or
poetry. She had a good fund Of anec-
dotes, and told them with humor as
quiet as it was pleasing.
Year: 1877

There lonely man sits among his
books, and as the child enters he turns
a sad, yet oh, most loving face, toward
him, and the boy springs to his knee and
nestles in his arms, sobbing out the
story of the china dragons dissolu-
ton.


But the soft rustic of silken robe is
heard along the corridor, stern voice
summons the boy from the shelter of
his dear refuge, and he evinces some in
clination to show fight; strong arm
lifts him down and leads him forth,
while hard words shower down alike up
on father and son.
Year: 1877

1t is well known that France provides
nearly every market in the world with
coral. The Steele gives some valuable in
formation upon coral fishing, which fur
nishes employment for large number
OF people. The process of coral fishing is
OF the most simple nature. Imagine two
long pieces of wood, forming q square
cross, in the centre of which a lead or cast
iron wedge is solidly affixed, and which
sinks the whole machine into the middle
OF the sea. To each of the four branches
OF this cross are attached fbres of hemp
and Old ropes. These fibres are united by
rope OF about five fathoms in length,
SO that when the cross is sunk to the bot
tom, and is put in motion by the move
ment OF the vessel, it catches, loosens and
retains all the fragments of coral that
comes within its reach. When the cap
tain sees lit, the boat is stopped. and it is
then the, hard labor begins for the crew


The capstan must then be turned, and the
heavy cross, laden with all its booty. and
made still heavier by the resistance OF the
water, must be hoisted on deck. 1 bal


This hard work is incessant: the fisher
men work on an average eighteen hours
day, and when the weather is unpleasant,
which is often the case on the African
coast, they have not one moments rest
The ship only returns to port to unload,
to replenish its store of eatable and fresh
water, and then Immediately goes back
again. Of all fishing. that Of coral is
the most difficult. When women decorate
themselves with these pink pearls they
little know what hardships and dangers
had to be undergone to dislodge this beau
tiful product from its ocean bed. When
the coral fishermen leave their homes they
say they are going to suffer the torment of
the croSs
Year: 1877

Experience keeps dear school, but
fools learn in no other.


A man seldom improves who has no
better model than himself.


He must be a sad fool who can learn
nothing from his own folly.


Never trouble yourself with trihes,
and soon all trouble will appear a trife.


Gray hairs seem like the light of a
soft morn, silyering over the evening of
life. ~.


The virtue of prosperity is temper
ance; the virtue of adversity is forti-
tude.


1t is sad to see so many walk in the
dark themselves, who carry lantern for
others.


Little minds rejoice over the errors of
men of genius, as the owl reioices at an
eclipse.


Ignorance OF the truth, or spiritual
blindness, is generally both the mother
and daughter of pride.


Fancy rules over two-thirds of the
universe, the past and the future, while
reality is confined in the present.


Good sense is the body OF poetic
genius fancy, its drapery motion, its
life and magnetism, the soul, that is
everywhere, forming all into one grace
full and intelligent whole.


1t is far easier to feign respect when
we do not feel it, than to express it when
we actually do for which reason frank,
straightforward people always appear
hypocritical to suspicious ones. The
very fear of sesming deceitful makes us
seem so.
Year: 1877

A correspondent writes from Mexico
This is truly the land of the cactii. ]
know not how many varieties l have
seen, from the minute plant that scarcely
peeps its diminutive thorn above the
soil to the tall pitahaya, which grows to
o height of twenty or thirty feet, and
then sends forth branches which have
the same position as the arms of q
candlebra. 1t has trunk like huted
column, and upon the plant there grew
clusters of thorns, radiating from a
center in every direction, sharp as
needles, and as irritating when piercing
the skin as the sting of wasp or bee.
It is sometimes about two feet i'll diane
ter, and its branches would bear the
weight of q man without breaking. The
Turks head cactus is very common, and
attains the size Of -four barrel. Dur
ing the dry season the wild cattle will
paw off the top of this plant and from
its juicy pulp partially quench their
thirst. 1t bears brownish yellow flow
er which at little distance resembles
the tulip, and has but very faint odor.
I have not found any cactus flower that
is very fragrant, nor are they as brilliant
in hue as those have seen in the hot
houses of the Eastern States.