smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1866

When the first developments concernig
trichina were made an excitement was Great
ed which threatened to ruin the pork busi.
ness of the country. Subsequently it was
denied that there was any danger from this
new and terrible disease, and tnat the whole
affair was merely sensational. The Illinois
Academy of Sciences, composed of the most
distinguished physicians and scientific men
of Chicago, have lately devoted month to
careful investigation of the subject They
brought to their aid the science of chemistry,
the most powerful microscopes, and all the
appliances of the laboratory. Samples of
pork from all the great packing houses of
chicago were examined. and the result is
the announcement that trichna exists in the
western pork to greater extent than in
Germany, where its effects on human life
have been so fearful. The gentlemen com


prising the Academy OF Sciences are of a
character and standing which precludes the
idea of their being either interested or in


competent to judge correctly concerning
the matter in question, and their opinion is


therefore, authority. Thus it is settled be.
yond all dispute that trichina does exist in
Western hogs, all representations to the
contrary notwithstanding but the practical
question that interests every one is. whether
it is safe to eat pork at all, or whether the
use of this very important and almost in
dispensable article of food must be abandon
ed. The report says that eases of trchin-
iosis are exceedingly rare in the United
States, because of the American system of
thorough cooking; that trchina is never
found in old American cured hams that
sausages are the most dangerous form of
SWINE hesh; that raw pork should never
be eaten In any form; that trichina exists
only in lean meat, and is most numerous
along the backbone, and that it is killed by
a heat of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The
report assigns flthiness il, the pens where
hogs are kept. and in their food, as the
cause of trichna, and declares that it will
be prevented by keeping the hogs where
they cannot come to the ground. and feeding
them on vegetable food. Farmers who are
interested in making pork will do we'll to
make note of this, for if trichiniosis should
prevail in this country the pork raising bust.
ness is dead. The report recommends sys.
tenn of microscopic inspection by a regular
ly appointed officers and it concludes that
there is no occasion for panic, but only for
the exercise of caution in eating imperfectly
cooked meats. Bridgeport Standard
Year: 1866

ROMANCE IN SENATOR S LIFE.-Frazer's
Magazine tells the following story, but does
not mention the name of its hero, who is
Senator Lane, of Kansas:


A distinguished politician of Indiana. be-
ming interested in the movement for max
ing Kansas free State, left his wife and
repaired to that Territory, intending to return
soon. Becoming identified with the struggles
of Kansas. the Senator STAYED away yerv
long. His wife at length demanded his re-
turn. He wrote back that it was impossible
to return. His wife waited little, and then
wrote declaring that unless he returned by a
stated time she would sue for divorce. The
Senator made no reply, but gave a glowing
account of the patriotic movement in which
he bore ii con .picuous part. The next letter
he received was from clerk of q court in
Indiana, informing him that his wife had
filed bill, with another from lawyer offer
ing to defend him. The Senator wrote back
to the lawyer as follows: Dear Sir, Yours
to hand. Mywife says she will not stand my
long absence. IF | were she | would not
stand it either. | shall offer no opposition to
her suit. Yours, &C., Two years
later. when the divorce had long been grant.
ed this Senator returned to Washington as
the Senator of the free State of Kansas, visit
ed his old home in Indiana, and found his
wife still blooming and handsome, and sur
rounded by admirers. With the rest be
visited her from time to time became pres
emily the accepted lover, and was married
to her again.
Year: 1866

A MAN named Gill moved into the town of
Mount Morris, Michigan, recently, and
brought with him what he claimed to be his
family. Shortly after Mr. lIosmer made
his appearance and claimed the woman liy-
ing with Gill as his wife. After making
every effort to compromise the matter, the
two men proceeded to "draw cuts" to de-
eide the possession of the woman. The
sticks were prepared, and held by the woman.
and Hosmer drew the big one. thus fairly
winning the prize (?) But the difficulty was
not to be settled so easy, for when Hosmer
began to make preparations to leave with
the woman the desolate and lonely prospect
in the future for Gill induced him to make
proposition to give Hosmer five pounds of
maple sugar and his note for s. for the
woman, which liberal offer was accepted,
the paper drawn, and Hosmer left. Those
who are acquainted with the parties think
that Hosmer got the best of the bargain
Taken all around it was a sweet affair.
Year: 1866

A New HAVEN lady has little boy about
two years old, of dark complexion, VINO was
sent into the sitting room to amuse hilnseii
soon his mother heard crash and on gong
into the room found fine mirror broken
into small pieces. On being asked what ne
had done it for, be said ne was not gong 70
have that curly headed " black boy making
nm faces at him
Year: 1866

with the terrible energy of one who strug-
/ giles for dear life. 1t lasted a long time
! at least it seemed long to me--and the scaf-
folding rocked beneath our feet. At length
| saw his strength failing Suddenly
loosed my hold, and threw my whole weight
upon him. He staggered, he shrieked, he
fell.


dropped upon my face in mute horror
An age of silence seemed to elapse, and the
cold dews stood upon my brow Presently
| heard a dull sound far below crawled
to the brink of the scaffolding and looked
over. A shapeless mass was lying on the
marble pavement, and all around it was red
with blood.


| think an hour must have elapsed before
could summon courage to descend. When,
at length | reach ed the level ground
turned my face from what was so near my
feet, and tottered to the door With tremb-
ling hands and missy eyes, | unlocked it
and rushed into the street.


1t was many months before | covered
from the brain fever brought Oh by that ter
rible day. My rawlings, | have been told,
were fearful and had any doubt existed
Ill the minds of men as to which of us t wo
had heen the guilty one, those rawlings were
alone sufficient to establish my innocence
A man III delirious fever is pretty sure to
speak the truth. By the time | was able to
leave my chamber, Gertrude also had grown
pale and splritless, and all unlike her for
mer self. Rottendam was insupportable to
me. found myself hero of romance-a
Iona thing to be stared at wherever |
went; all Of which only served to shatter
my nerves still more. In short, change of
air and scene was recommended for us both;
so we thought we could not do better than
marry and take our wedding tour for the
sake of our healths. Aud | assure you,
reader, it did us both great deal of good
Year: 1866

My heart is chilled and my pulse is low,
But often and often will memory go,


Like blind child lost in a waste of snow
Back to the days when | loved you So


The beautiful long ago.
/ sit here dreaming through and through,
The bhSstul moments | shared with you
The sweet, sweet days when love was new,
When | was tIustful and you were true


The beautiful days, but few
Blest or wretched, fettered OF free
Why should ] care how your life may be,
Or whether you wander on land or sea?
only know you have been ruin to me,


Ever and hopelessly
Oh! how often at days decline,
] looked from my window upon thine,
To see from your lattice the lamp light shine
Type of message that, halt divine


Flashed from your heart to mine
Once more the starlight is silveIing all
The roses sleep by the old garden wall
The night-bird has ceased his madrigal,
And hear again through the sweet air fall


The evening yesper call
But summer will vanish and years will wane.
And bring no light to your window pane,
Nor gracious sunshine, or patient rain.
Will bring other love to your life again


Nor call up the past in vain.
My heart is heavy, my heart is bold,
And that proves dross which counted gold:
watch no longer your curtains fold,
The window is dark and the night is cold,-


Is the story forever told?
Year: 1866

HURRAH THE exclamation of "Hurrahw
which is so powerfully sounded through
the air wherever bravery, courageous au-
dacity and energy are intended to be prais-
ed is a SlavOnlc term meaning in English
''to the Paradise " The origin of the word
is derived from the primeval idea that evr
cry man that dies as a hero for his country
will forthwith be transferred to Heaven.
During the heat Of fighting and the strug-
gle of a battle the combatants will sing
out this call with the same religious feel
ings as the Turks cry their Allah" The
Hurrah will fill every warrior with enthusi-
asm, inspiring him with the hope of instant
ly receiving the heavenly reward for his
bravery.
Year: 1866

He WADED.-It was election day, and
Grimes having assisted on the occasion by
the deposit of his vote and the absorption
of about as much old rye as lie could walk
under, started with two of his neighbors,
who were in the same state of elevation, to
make their way down to their homes They
had to cross Brandywine Creek by a foot
bridge constructed of single log thrown
across, and hewn fiat on the upper side, but
without any hand rail to aid in the transit
There would have been no difficulty with a
clear head and steady legs in crossing; but
with our party it was felt not to be devoid
ofdificulty under existing circumstances"
However the creek must be crossed Crimes
two friends took the lead and with much
swinging of arms and contortion of body
reached the farther side. 1t was now
Grimes turn to face the music, and making
bold start he succeeded in getting about
one-third of the way over, when a loud
splash announced to his friends that he was
overheard. Emerging from the water, it
being about to his breast, he quickly said,
as if this course was the result of mature
deiberation, l guess Pll wade"
Year: 1866

flowers that had decked my room ; his
were the lips that breathed words OF
comfort and hope to my poor mother;
his were the books that read during
the days of convalescence and his,
now, the arm that supported me, rs
slowly and painfully l paced the gar
den walks.


have been his wife for many year.
l have forgotten that he is not hand
some-or rather he is beautiful to me,
because l see his grand and loving
spirit shining through his plain fea-
lures and animating his awkward fig
ure. have long since laid aside, as
utterly untenable, that beautiful spirits
dwell only in lovely bodies. 1t may
be providential compensation that,
denying physical perfection the soul
is not dwarfed or marred by petty
vanity or love of the worlds praise.
Year: 1866

IAVING removed his Office to the Irving Block
1 would return his thanks to his friends and the
public for their liberal patronage. Hoping that his
earnest endeavors TO give satisfaction in the past
viii guarantee him,a large share of practice in the
future he is prepared to perform all operations in
his profession in the most skillful manner.


EF@D Dr.. W has new preparation for identifying
and cleansing the teeth. MaYl9 9d3m
Year: 1866

A Coon ORDER.-The Public Guard and
city police have orders from the Governor
and the Mayor to clear the Capitol Square
at 10 O'Clock at night, and to arrest all
parties, male or female, caught in it after
that hour. This is q good order, and we
hope but the first step towards the restora-
ton of the Square to resort for decent
people. There was time when an after
p noon or evening visit to the Square was
refreshing, and when it was daily resort
for the beauty and Elite Of our city. But
of late days, alas how changed. The
rlace seems to have lost its beauty, and
there is no longer attraction about it.
During the day it seems entirely deserted
except by loafing white men or worthless
negroes and of the disgusting scenes that
are nightly Witnessed there but little need
be said. May the day come again when
the Square viii be fit resort for ladies
and gentlemen. We fear it will not.
Year: 1866

THE VAGRANT CHILDREN OF RICHMOND
The streets of this city are crowded with
vagrant children who solicit aims from the
passcrs-by, and generally obtain from char
liable and generous feeling that which pru-
dencc and cool judgment would deny.
Many, too many, OF these poor children are
nothing but "blinds" or "decoys." They
are poor, they are ragged, they are mise
rablc their feet are bare, and it is real dis
treSS which gives pathos to their cries Tor
aid. The children do not deceive, but in
too many instances every cent which they
obtain is given to pay for the riotous living
| of their dissipated pseudo-parents. Many,
again, are beggars by trade, and when their
whining appeal for "only quarter to buy
loaf of bread for Nanny is refused,
they will turn away with muttered curse
| upon their lips, which they care not to con-
ceal. Many, again, are the children otpcr-
sons who are so reduced in circumstances
that they cannot support themselves, and
! il is for the sake of such children, and from
a noble belief that it is better to give to
one hundred of the unworthy rather than
run the risk of turning away one OF the
worthy, that so much money and charita-
BILE relief is given daily in the city.


For each one of the classes that we have
named the present system is about the
worst that could be found, and there is no
hope of preventing imposition or OF re-
warding the deserving until some lnstitu-
tion in the nature of a poor-houSe IS eSta-
blished by the Council. The ragged
children who now infest our streets could
be taken there and made, in time, to sup
port themselves, and those whose only
fault was that Of being poor would be ena-
bled to live comfortably until they had ac-
quired the means of earning livelihood.
or until the return of better days and
better times enabled their immediate
friends to take charge of them.


For all our poor-for the professional


beggar and the starving child, and for those
who parade their necessities upon the
streets, and those whs hide their sutterings
in a cellar corner-a poor-house is re.
quired, and we hope that the subject viii
be borne in mind and discussed ut the
! -a..t ,,,,at;pr of rho City CouDcil
Year: 1866

TuE RIVER OBsTRrcTIoSs.-The dredg-
ina machine ordered by the City Council
for the purpose of cleaning out the river
arrived yesterday, and will be put in ope-
ration Immediately. This will be gratliy-
ing intelligence to shippers and receivers
of freight, and we trust that it will not be
long before there is the old depth Of water
in the river channel.
Year: 1866

CoRRECrIoN.-ID the trial Of MCCAIN
and others for the execution of the HAIR
MONS, the testimony Of Col. JOHN BAXTER
was reported in the Knoxville Commercial
as follows:


"Col BAXTER was the next witness called
for the State The evidence obtained from
this witness was substantially the same in its
points and bcarinss as III the former trial,
and as there have been no new points
brought to light. except his testimony In the
former trial was that MCCANN was present
and he testified to-day his impression was
that MCCANN was not present, we refrain
from repeating the testimony


In card in the Commercial Col. BAXTER
makes the following correction:


"There was no discrepancy in my lesti-
monv given on the first and second trial. 1t
was the same on both occasians and was in
the particulars referred TO substantially this:
That MCCANN was member of rebel
court-martial. which sat in Knoxville in
December. 1861. for the trial of what were
termed the bridge burners before whom
six of my clients were tried; that said court
sat for several weeks, during which time
NCC ANN was on a visit to Nashville; that
was not certain at what time he was so alb
sent. but 10 the best Of my recollection he
was present and participated as a member OF
said court when HAUN was tried, but not
/ present at the trial Of JACoB HARMON; and
this testimony was distinctly, clearly and
conciselv stated, leaving no decent prcteXt
for the blunder which your reporter has
made"
Year: 1866

The Metropolitan Police drew up in
line Yesterday afternoon in front of the Bal
iaia office. and Colonel DUrREE Of that con-
cern, after being formally introduced, made
them short speech. The Colonel said :
Gentlemen Of the Metropolitan Police:
must compliment you on your personal APP
pearaIce. Nou are undoubtedly fine look
ing body Of men. I have always been in ia-
vor of such an organization, and feel assured
that at all times, YOU will be found at your
respective posts, and willing TO do any duty
you may be called upon TO do. The above
is, SO far as we can gather from a gentleman
present the substance of Col. DUPREE's re.
r,grl 90
Year: 1866

The Oxford (MississippD Falcon pub.
fishes letter dated in Dublin from Hon.
Jacob Thompson, one of the e1ilted Con-
federates, in the course Of which he says


l assure you that, with all her faults,
love my country. There is no other
such country IL the world. have visited
every kingdom and people which have any
position among the nations of the earth,
and with the intension-if ever could
find an acceptable place-to settle down and
gather my little fan lily around me, and
there, IN quiet, spend the remainder Of
my days, but 1 find no place in which
am willing to leave my family. Nc, for
good or evil, the best country is in the
United States and if there could only bs
security OF person, property and reputation,
1t would be the most desirable country ON
earth. AT all events, those dependent on
me, want them to remain and abide the
tate and destiny Of their country. What
shall become Of me is of but little oense-
qucnce; my days of usefulness are past.
My sun Is fast Fastening to its sitting, but
my will shall be that when lite's ftful f.
yer is over, my body shall be buried be-
meath the soil which has been fattened
with the blood OF my ancestors in the
struggle for its independence"


MIR. Thomson complains bitterly of the
accusation of complicity in Mr.. Liucoln'a
murder, and says:


al weigh not my own fate as feather
in the balance | only hope to live until
L shall have power under the law to pros.
ecute the perjurer and inAict punishment
upon those who have wronged mes
Year: 1866

I'm Eastern editor says that man in
New York cot himself into trouble by mar
rying two wives


\ Western Editor replies by assuring
his co'emporary that a good many men in
that section have done the same thing by
marrying ore.


\ Northern editor report that quite a
numher OF his acquaintance found trouble
10y barely promising to marry, without go
ing any further
Year: 1866

Chimes are SO hard can hardly man.
aye to keep my nose above water said a
husband the other night to his wife, who
was importuning him for new dress.
NO she replied with some asperity, "but
you manage to keep it above brandy and
water easy enough :"
Year: 1866

Admiral Raphael Semmes, formerly of
the Confederate navy. has become editor
in chief and part proprietor of the Mobile
Gazette, new and sprightly daily. PEN
dleton Colston, Judge Advocate Of the
Confederate Navy during the war, is to be
assistant editor.
Year: 1866

CATCHING THE IDBA.-They have an
Industrial Association in Putney, and
its members have been discussing the
question whether the farming of the
town was worth one-fourth more than
it would be were there no manufactur-
ing establishments in town." A CORES
pondent of the Phoenix says:


"The farming interest Of Vermont is
identified with the manufacturing so
closely that they cannot be separated :;
and it may be impossible to draw line
where or to what extent one is affected
by the other. Yet it seems, too plain
for argument, the want of true appre-
citation Of the value of the manufactur-
ing interest to our State has not been
manifest, which, as much as any one
thing, has kept the State in the back
ground, and driven to other States our
most enterprising young men. And if
this subject could be thoroughly dis
cussed in every town in Vermont, much
good would result in consequence"
Year: 1866

A PAIYFUL ACCIDENTAL man residing
in Lincoln, whose name we do not learn,
was standing, day or two ago, near a
circular saw while in motion, when
stick OF wood came in contact with the
saw, and was thrown through the mans
bowels, so seriously injuring him that
his life was despaired of.
Year: 1866

does, why should he make an election in


which he was a candidate an exception
1t isn't likely that he had anything to
do with starting the contributions, and
he evidently wishes to avoid all respon-
Sibiity involved in encouraging a sys-
TEN he regards as pernicious in itself.
Year: 1866

Under this head female correspond
ent Of the Springfield Republican, writ
ing from New York. gives a graphic
description of several well known char
acters in and about that city. We
quote:
Year: 1866


There comes a time when we grow old,
And like sunset down the sea,
Slope gradual, and the night winds cold
Come whispering sad and chillingly;


And locks are gray


As winters day,
And eyes of saddest blue behold
The lips of famed coral say,
There comes time when we grow old.
There comes time when joyous hearts,
Which leared as leaps the lang Ching main
Are dead in all save memory,


a prisoner in his dungeon chain;


And dawn of day


Hath passed away,
The noon hath into darkness rolled,
And by the embers wan and gray,
hear voice in " hisper say
There comes time when we grow old.
There comes time when manhoods prime
Is shrouded in the mist of years,
And beauty, fading like dream,
Hath passed away in silent tears;


.And then how darkl
But oh, the spark
/ That kindled youth to hues of gold,
Still burns with clear and steady ray,
And fond affections, lingering, say
There comes time when we grow old.
There comes time when laughing Spring
And golden Summer cease to be,
And we put on the Autumn robe
To tread the last declivity;
But now the slope,
go With rosy Hope, .
Beyond the sunset we behold,
Another dawn with fairer light,
While watchers whisper through the night
There is time when we grow old.
Year: 1866

bg Mrs. Partington said she did not
marry her second husband because she
loved the male sex, but just because he
was the size of her first protector, and
could wear out his old clothes.
Year: 1866

BosToN, Jan. A fire broke out in Judea street
this sfternoon, and soon destroyed the interior of
the building, No Al, of that street. at the corner of
Broad street. The building was very fully stocked
with ben2ine, petroleum, kerosene and other oils be-
longing to different parties a colored man, named
Frank Lewis, shockngly burned in the breast face
and arms, by the explosion of burning oil. Another
colored man was slightly injured at the same time
The store was occupied by the Newton Oil Company
The loss is estimated at S5OOO0
Year: 1866

Geld Pens,
IN solid Gold uoldersl
In solid Silver HoldersI
Suitable for Ladies!
Suitable for Gentemenl
Twill please the ladies' and the men,
Each line they write they'll bless the pen:
The giver bless, and praise the taste
That gave for use and not for wGste-


A Good Gold Penl