smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1867

From the memphis Avalanche.


On Tuesday night a meeting of the
Radicals was called at Africa Bailey's
Church, in Fort Pickering, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for AL
dermen and School Visitor. 1t may not
be generally known that Ham Carter is
in the habit of attending all these Radi-
cal nominating Conventions, backed by
crowd of black shoulder-hitters, and
debating to the negroes the men they
must place in nomination; and as he has
"burnP Beecher to a considerable
amount, all his influence is thrown into
the Beecher interest. This nice little
game he undertook at the Tenth ward
meeting, but in this instance was not
quite so successful as he has been in 9TH
ers. On an organization of the meeting
being effected, Mr.. Geo. Hayden was
called to the chair, and Joseph LOm-
bard appointed Secretary. AS soon as
this was accomplished Ham Carter took
the floor, and proceeded to instruct
the negroes as to their duty in
the premises, and concluded by
nominating Mr.. N. III. Ball for School
Visitor. Mr.. Ball did not want this
Office, and told Mr.. Carter that he wa,
not to be balled off in this manner. The
sames of Captain j. w. Peck and W. c.
Ellis were then put in nomination for
Aldermen, when Carter again essayed
to speak. Some negro in the body of
the church asked him what he was
doing there, endeavoring to control the
action of q ward in which he did not
live, and concluded by calling out, "put
him out ~ "put him OUT This slogan
was taken up by several others, and the
fun commenced. The man who made
the inquiries of Carter and first request
ed the audience to "put him out" was
knocked - west and crooked in the
twinkling of a slapjaCk, and was picked
up sadly in want of reconstruction.
But his friends were not idle, for


IAN at once within that colored church.


There rose q yell 50 wild and fearful


As if all the fiends that fell from heaven


Had pealed the banner cry OF hell,


and had squared themselves for a free
fight. Eyes were knocked out and
knocked in again." and give and take
was the order of the hour. Peck, the
favorite of Carter, was the recipient of
a sou-w western clout, which knocked him
under the table. In the BODY of the hall
by this time over hundred infuriated
blacks were punching, gouging, butting,
and swearing at each other. The fur
niture of the church was broken mp and
used as instruments of offense and
defense, the stove was overturned,
the lamps broken and the floor flooded
with coal oil, which, being poured
upon the live Goals from the stove, igni-
ted and soon the church was in flames.
This effectually put an end to the
fighting, as each man made for the door
to save himself from tho fire. Peck had
by this time recovered from the 'jolt"
he had received under the ear, and see-
ing the body of the church in flames, he
made for the window, and the last seen
of him he was going through it, glass
and all, as if good clothes and window
glass were cheap. Thus ended the first
and last attempt in the Tenth Ward to
nominate Radical candidates.


We forgot to mention that Carter and
his friends were drunk, having received
a plentiful supply Of whisky from a
neig eighboring grocery free of charge.
Year: 1867




December, 18th, 1867
Editor Of the Register.


But little of Importance worthy of
note has transpired in this part of the
"moral heritage" for some length of
time, consequently, under such circum-
stances it is very difficult matter to get
up local article worthy of publication;
but write we must and in the absence
of the above indicated kind of news, we
will speculate on imaginary prospects
of future greatness as respects Braxton
County.


Some have thought that the capital
question" was long since exploded, or
agitated only by the representatives of
localities whose prospects for that hon
or were very meager and uncertain.
Such for instance, as Buckhannon,
Clarksburg, Charleston and few other
points. And such really may be the
case, for by careful examination of the
many articles from different localities
on that subject, we find the majority of
high sounding words found in Webster's
Dictionary freely used in stereotyped
phrases. irrespective of the locality
from which they emanate. That being
the case, it looks very much like an ex-
hausted subject which to further agi-
tate could and would but subject the
writer to ridicule, contumely and
charges of imbecility; ;; nevertheless, not
withstanding, and in the face of all
this, We must and will say that Braxton
county is the place and the only proper
the capital of West Virginia. Reasons for
making these assertions we can giveand
of substantial and satisfactory charac
ter, ad infnitsm if desired; but think it
at present unnecessary, as volumes have
already been written on the subject by
more able and learned correspondents
than your humble servant. We have
elected manor rather man has been
elected from this county to the Legisla-
ture who has promised his constituents
(and us) that he will never leave Wheel
ing untilIthe capital is permantily loca-
ted in this county. So you can very
easily see that we have sure thing of
it, or we lose good citizen by the oper-
alton. And in view of the fact that we
have had martyrs enough of every char
acter and standing, it is to be hoped
that the Legislature will not insist on
having another, especially when this
poor county is to be the loser. To take
the last and only talent, is rather too
much for highly oppressed humanity to
quietly submit to. But enough of the
probable and possible "Salt Box" for
this time. At the proper season We will
be prepared to give this subject that de-
gree and character of ventilation cOnse-
quent upon thorough, careful and un-
biased investigation. Yours, truly,


VARIETY.
Year: 1867

On Fast Day the Governor of New


Hampshire visited the State prison at
Concord, and after viewing the build
ing requested the Warden to bring


certain prisoner into the room. In


short time Mr.. Mayo and the man took


their position in the middle of the
company. The convict was, of course,


astonished to findIhimself ushered into


SO large gathering, in which were


some twenty ladies, including the wife


of his Exccllency The Governor
rose, took the man by the hand and
spoke substantially as follows:


"My friend, about twelve months
ago, you were committed to this prison
for five years for the alleged crime of
passing counterfeit money. Soon af-
ter your incarceration, circumstances
came to light tending to prove that
although counterfeit bill passed
through your hands, it was used by
you in an entirely innocent manner,
and that you were unwittingly the
dupe of scoundrel, who fed the State
and has never been arrested. Iimme-
diatcly ordered a full investigation of
your case, and I am thoroughly con
vinced that you are an innocent man,
and serving out an unjust sentence.
The Constitution of the State gives
me the power to open the doors of
this prison; and in the lawful exercise
of that power, ! now grant you a full
and free pardon. This very hour the
warden will relieve you of a convicts
uniform and give you citizens dress.
You have been a good man within
these wells, and while / and my friends
here live we will everywhere bear tes-
timony that your imprisonment leaves
no stain upon your character. A dear
wife and loving sister have prayed for
your release, and now restore you to
their hands, to be once more their
comfort and support"


AS the Governor closed his remarks
the poor man, overjoyed with happi-
ness, trembled in every limb, and his
face was wet with tears. Not person
in the audience looked mmoved upon
the scene. All present congratulated
the prisoner upon his just release, and
wished him a happy and prosperous
future.
Year: 1867




Manufacturer Of


Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware.
DO0FING and guttering donc at shortest notice,
III on the most approved stye, and on reasonable
terms
Always on hand--TIN WARE, JAPAN WARE,
Household Family Goods at Wholesale and retail,
which we propose to sell at New Orleans and St.
Louis prices.
Our arrangements with first class Southern and
Western houses are now complete. We can furnish
any thing in our line low any other establish
ment in our trade


We keep constantly full supply of TIMERS
MATERIAL, which we offer to the trade at regular
wholesale prices.


Our STOVES are of the best pattern, and made
expressly for the Southern market; and our whole
stock has been carefully selected and laid in since
the decline in prices and are determined to give
our customers the benefit thereof
We are also fully prepared to manufacture Smoke
stacks, Escape Steam Pipes, and all and any work
in our line connected with Steam Mills.


Orders from the country respectfully solicited and
promptly attended to, ielodiy.
Year: 1867

THE new Dominion OF Canada is to
cost something. This Is the first dis
covery of those who are dominated
over. The salaries of the officers of the
Federal Government will cost at least
one hundred and fifteen thousand dol
lars. perhaps one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars per annum. This will
be considerably more than is paid in
the United States to the President and
all the members of his Cabinet, who
get among them eighty-one Thousand
dollars. With subordinate officers in
foil numbers, at salaries apportioned
with similar liberality, the expense of
the Canadian experiment will run up
to an extent which will quite startle
the worthy people of that cool region.
Then there are provincial governments,
with their Lieutenant-Governor and
other dignataries, who must all be sup
ported, and will require liberal al
iowance. The old Canadian Govern
ment was apparently a cheap one; but
change the system and provide new Of
ficers, and what was done at an enco-
nomical rate, Will be worse done at q
great expense.
Year: 1867

THE latest form OF the suicide mania.
a st. Louis journal says, was exhibited
in the case OF "A used-up street car horse,
who was doomed tn be shot, but saved
his honor by going into a pond and
holding his head under water until he
was strangled. 1t adds, for the benefit
of those who may doubt the story, that
the pond is TO be seen.
Year: 1867

THE public are informed that this favor.
te Saloon has been removed TO the


ICE HOUSE HOTEL
In the basement Story, where tile Propri
etor will always be found on hand and ready
to attend to bis friends and customers.
Give him u call and you will leave his
Saloon fit rival to Count D'Orsay and
Beaux Hickman.
Year: 1867

B@.An exchange says a nervous old
gentleman recently attempted to remove
large bng from the bonnet Of lady
who sat in front of him at o theater in
New York. The result was, he unloosed
all her back hair. the bugs Office being
to hold head and hair together.
Year: 1867

foreign wars Was snch moderation and
clemency ever before SO abused and in.
suited May this grandest old statesman
of our country and age this honor to hu-
manity and light among the nations. still
continue to live Notwithstanding the ad.
vance of years and disease, and may we
yet be guided by his wisdom and benef-
cence until the great questions now pend
ing shall be decided in the interest of
peace, progress, and freedom regret,
gentlemen, that l cannot encourage you
with the hope of a short or light session,
as am informed by the District Attorney
that your labors may be considerable.
The unmitigated disloyalty which ami
mates so large portion of our newspaper
press in this State. is producing such ef-
feet upon the public morals. especially in
creating disposition by frauds and per-
jury to escape taxation necessary for the
support of the Government, in encoura-
ging the circulation of counterfeit money,
and it is to be feared the anxiety to vote
at the approaching elections by persons
engaged in the late Rebellion, is about to
produce an immense amount of labor, for
our Grand Jure,. On this subject | may
have occasion to address you more at length
on future occasion. Your attention is
particularly called to an abuse which had
assumed an alarming aspect in this city
as a relic of the old barbarism of slavery
| mean the brutal rejection of a great la.
boring and useful class of the people from
the street cars, under the act of Congress
commonly called the Civil Rights bill
There is an undoubted remedy for such
outrages. Chartered transportation com.
panics owe impartial duties to the public
and the gross wrongs complained of de.
serve your indignant rcprobati'n.
know the matter has been arranged by
the Commanding General with his usual
great prudence and judgment, but it is
from its nature mere temporary settle
mcat, and needs confirmation by the legal
sanction of courts and juries. l only ask
that you add your weight to what has
been so we'll and wisely done by the Gen.
eral. II any of your number know Of
any violation Of law, it is your duty to re.
port to the body, which should always be
l6 in number, and the assent of IL is re-
duired to find true bill.
Year: 1867

These periodicals are ably sustained by the
contributions Of the best writers on Science,
Religion and General Literature. and stand un-
rivalled in the world Of letters. They are in
dspensab!e to the scholar and tho professional
man, and to every leading man, as they furnish
better record Of the current literature Of the
day than can be obtained from any other source.
Year: 1867

|
Without making useless haranguo 1 will
say to my friends and the public that am now
prepared to supply all of their wants in the way
of STOVES. J. it is time lost TO undertake to
look for anything better than can be found in
my store. have something now in the way of
HEATING STOVES, which cannot be sur
passed in style, or beauty of design. To one
and all will say that whatever [ sell warrant
to answer the purpose l sold it for. l therefore
invite my country friends to call and examine
my stock of COOKIN G and HEATI y e
STOVES before purchasing elsewhere, conf
dent that they will not go away displeased. I
would also enumerate amongst my stock fine
lot of TIN WARE, of my own manufacture


and made by very experienced workmen; also,
TIMED SAFES, PRESERVING kET-
Tiles, Fruit Cans, Fine JaPsnned and Plan
would call the attention of the public. Coffee
Urns, Tea Urns, Waffle Irons, Children Toys,
and fine lot of Block Tin Ware and other ar
ticles which are too numerous to MENTION
Thankful for past patronage hope to have
continuance Of the same. ..


E. GRIMES,


sep 11-2aWtf No 43, King street
Year: 1867

These suffer much at this season from the
high and dry:temperature at which it is ne
cessary for human comfort to keep our dwell
ipgs. Air can seldom be admitted from the
loWness of the external temperature. Saucers
Of, water under the plants do much to remedy
the drying from which room plants suffer. In
such cases, however, SO much water must not
be given to these plants as those without sau-
GERS. The water is drawn up into the soil by
attraction, and though the surface will appear
dry, it will be+wet enough just beneath. The
more freely plant is growing, the more water
will it require; and the; moro it grows, the
more sun and light will it need. ln all cases,
nearest the light, the best aspect for room plants
is that those which seem to grow the fastest
should be placed ia the southeast. They seem
like animals in their affectionfor the morniag
sun. The first morning ray is worth a dozen In
the evening. Should anyone OF our fair readers
find her plants, by some unlucky mscalculatlon,
frozen in the morning, do not remove them at
once to warm place, but dip them in cold
water land set: them in a dark spot, where they
will barely escape freezing = sunlight Will only
help the frost's destructive power.


But, besides the aridity OF the atmosphere,
a more dangerous enemy to room plants are the
fumes of burning gas Where plants are
grown in gas-lighted rooms, espoclal, cabinets
must be provided to incose them from the
space in which the gas-burners operate. 80.
Year: 1867

The Copperhead party is opposed
to negro Suffrage simply because
the negroes are opposed to the Cop
perhead party. But if this very par
ty could secure the negro vote, and
by its aid forever repudiate the the
national debt, they would do it ss
sure as fate.
Year: 1867

na- The Cincinnati Gazette advocates the pardon of Jeff Davisby the President, without q trial, on the ground that it is unwilling to submit the question of the justice of the war upon the South to any jury of twelve men between the Bay of Fundy and the Golden Gate. It main tains that it is absurd to be trying the ques- ton of the justice of the war which the Government raised two millions of troops and spent three billions of money to carry on. It therefore wishes the case disposed of summarily by Presidential pardon. But Davis will not ask for pardon and the President has intimated very plainly that he will not grant it unless he does. What then? Will the Radical leaders go down on their knees before Andrew John sson and ask it for him! We shall sec.
Year: 1867

The character of the suppressed correspond
ence between Gen Grant and the President regarding
the suspension Of Mr. Stanton and the removal OF Gen.
Sheridan has transped. The dispatch regarding IL TO
New York paper If sent from here Is poor piece OF
gesswork First the letter protesting against the sus-
penon of the Secretary Of War short hut extremely
forcibe therein Gen Grant expressed 10 the PRESIDENT
hrs opinion that latter had legal right 10 suspend
Mr Stanton and that although an asue lawyer might
find warrant law, the people could not be convinced
OF tbe legality Of such course. TO this the President
aid not reply The second protest In the case OF Gen
Sheridan covered little over page and Is most en-
phatic i'm its and language. Instead Of being a
rlendly letter IL ia severely official In its terms. il calls
npon the President withhold the order in of nan
cia and from considerations Of patriotism Inc
reply President also official II covers about
dozen pages and consists of q specOus argument re
gardng his rights and duties in the case and ends with
the peremptory order already announced The hrt IN
enton was to send it out solely Presidential order IN
FORM but after Mr. JOhnsons reply Cen Grant made u
his far to enable him TO send out the fth sec
ton The order left by mail for New Orleans this morn
ing Several removals are looked for The knowl-
edge That the above papers existed and that the Pre


dent has suppressed them is creating much excite
ment official circles the garbling of Cen Sherdans
dispatches This fact may force their publication


Wash. Cor. Boston Advertiser.
Year: 1867

The anticipated removal of Gen. Howard has
given rise TO various concerning his admnsra-
tion OF the affairs Of the Freedmens Bureau the latest
and most prominent Of which published IN an even
ing paper yesterday, to tho effect that part OF the pu
chase money of the Howard University estate was taken
from the funds accruing from the unclaimed bounty and
back pay Of coOred soldiers from Virginia and North
Carolina This, as well the statement that he had
made large amount Of money by the purchase or his
estate utterly unfounded in fact The facts are sim
ply as follows Seine time since fund was started, by
Subscription from parties at the North to establish
q University for the benefit OF the freedmen. board
Of trustees duly organized, Of which Gen.
Howard was made President. The estate IN
question purchased, and large share OF II, not
being required for the purpose intended was offered Tor
sale order to facilitate the disposal of this surplus
Gen Howard induced 20 purchase q few lots when
he acquired precisely the terms as any other
purchaser. Our cOtcmpoTary has doubtless been I'M
posed upon by the parties from whom its statements
were derived and all statements calculated 10 damage
Gen Howard should at this time be received with great
caution. The is obvious There are reasons OF
policy which have determined the President 10 remove
Gen Howard. He is an obstacle TO the Presidents plan
OF Reconstruction. But it would scarcely be prudent to
aege this is the for the removal OF so popular an
officer and in order diminish the Odiun OF the meas
IL will be necessary to prepare the public NINA ny mn
dermining Ills reputatOna favOrte plan OF attack WITH
the supporters Of "my policy but one so much used OF
that the public becoming familiar with IT. Gnd its
efficiency Is thus happily neutralized


Washington Chronicle.
Year: 1867

1t would seem that Gen. Sickles does not feel
disposed to recognize the fact that he has superior
officer He arrOgates to himself the right to set aside the
authority Of HIM who is made his COmmanderinChief
by Constitution of the United States In spite OF the
instructions of Gen. Grant, emanating from the Presl
dent directing him not to interfere with the process OF
the United States Courts he persists In his conumacy,
and has again directed his subordinate at Wilmington
Col Frank TO prevent the execution of the process or
the Court. Perhaps this is more than was TO
be looked for. A who would undertake to give
his will more than the force Of n legislative enact
ment. as in the case Of Order No. 10, and who has
so little respect for the highest civil tribunal IN the land
10 disregard its authority may be expected ocontemn
orders OF his superior It is about time that GEN
sckles made to understand that though ne has lost
in tho for the Union he Is not the autOcrat OF
the CarOlinas; and that, though Commanding General
he still respect the authority OF the supreme tudca
ture of the country, and of his C0mmander-iD-Chie
Military orders may be invaluable IN time OF war, but in
time of peace they must be subordinate TO the courts OF
Justice; and, though the President is Commanderin
Chief he is by virtue of the fact that nc Is
of the nation and must hold the sword subject 10
the sacred majesty Of the law.


Washington mteiNgencer.
Year: 1867

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2i.-The political con-
test in California grows very bitter and exciting as the
election draws near Efforts are made to concentrate
the Union vote of San Francisco upon the Legislative
ticket Tho independent party continue their opposition
20 Gorham but support the general ticket urge tho eec
ton Of the regular nominees for Congress and the Legs
ture and favor the ratification of the Constitutional
amendment
Year: 1867

We do not know of any way-and we


speak entirely without regard to personal


interest-in which Democrats can do so


much towards advancing the success of


their principles as by encouraging in
every manner they can devise, the circu-


latiOn of sound and vigorous journals


The more political experience we obtain,


the better we are convinced that the key
note of ultimate victory is to be found in
this idea. 1t has long been a stigma up


on the Democratic party that it never
gives its journals as liberal support as
our opponents, and to this negligent
spirit may easily be traced the secret Of
its past defeats, and prostrated condition
at present. In the oanvasses that have
taken place since 1860, we were not met
with diseussiOn-We were beaten by abuse.
Such warfare could not have been sue
cessfully waged by our opponents had
the circulation of sound Democratic pa
perS through the country been pushed
with all possible Vigor The passions of
people cannot be made the foundation of
political success, if the people are made
to listen to argument and reason. This
can be effected in no other manner than
by a wide diffusion of the Conservative
press. The times are threatening. We
know not when the storm clouds may
burst. The people should be educated
for the probable emergency. We will
guarantee that every additional copy of
staunch Democratic paper circulated in
any neighborhood, will bring in harv-
est of an additional freeman to vote, or,
if necessary, a patriot to strike on the
side of law and order. Let our friends
reflect on this point, and they will say
that it is well taken.-Zanes0iHs Signal.
Year: 1867

NAAL hEs
Therei a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is q rapture on the lonely shore;
There is society where none intrudes
By the deep sea, and music in its roar;
IloTe not the man less, but nature more,
From these our interviews, in which steal,
From all may be, or have been before.
To mingle with the universe, and feel
What can ne'er express, yet cannot all conceal.