smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

prompted to endeavor to keep
pace with her. This proposition
applies to everything in our social
career, but the rule will not work.
The farmer, the mechanic, the mer-
chant must be governed in all his op-
erations by an adherence to the strict
rules of investment and compensa-
tion. Twenty-Five years ago million
ares acquired their fortunes by a profit
of six per cent. per annum on their in
vestments. Now we want five hundred
cent. per month, and in the expectation
of getting 1t we live accordingly.
The complaints of farmers, the fail
ures of merchants and spectators that
come upon us as rain drops fall, are all
attributable to the fact that none of
us use the opportunities that nature
has given us on this coast Alright.
There is an iAf1exible logic in every
thing and if we do not observe its rules
we have no right to complain.
Year: 1876

"COming events cast their shadows
before;" and by telegram we learn that
in Mississippi at place called Laurel
Hill, near the State line, on the 18th
Of May collision occurred between
the whites and the blacks. The ne
groes were the aggressors, and began
the trouble by killing white man in
cold blood. A posse started out and a
fight ensued in which three negroes
were killed, and two white men are
unaccounted for. This is but the be-
ginning of the end. 1t is said that
there are eleven hundred negroes un-
der arms in this locality, and that
they intend to carry out programme
of carnage and robbery. This is as
certain to be continued consequence
of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Amendments of the Constitution and
kindred legislation, as it is positive
that the sun will rise and set. How
to stop the evil is proposition that
will tax the ingenuity of our ablest
statesmen. The war of races is inevi-
table, and it is certain which party


in the contest will go to the wall.
There is no sort of logic in the at
tempted admixture of the two races.
They will not harmoniously commin-


IN


powder. We have problem to solve
that staggers one in its contempla-
tiOD
Year: 1876

Morris Welch, champion jig.dancer
of the Dive "a wife-beater = was
brought up before His Honor Judge
Carrillo, yesterday, for painting the
eyes of his wife, who lives with Mrs.
Brown under the pepper trees, back
of the Pico House. Morris declared
it was the first time he had laid his
heavy hand upon her "save in the
way of kindness" Mrs. Welch beg.
ged His Honor to let off her dear
Mike "aisily.n The Judge, on account
of one eye not being so black as the
other, kindly threw off a half dollar
and only fined Welch nine dollars and
a half
Year: 1876

continue to dispose of them to the
highest bidder for cash. 1t is the po-
pular creed. A girl only marrles well
when she marries rich. Her affec-
tions are not considered nor the age,
disposition, or moral character of the
man who becomes her husband in law
taken into account. While Mammon
is the God of all, we shall continue to
dispose OF our girls to the highest bid
der for cash, and divorces and grass
widows, and motherless children, and
miserable women will be as common
as ever.
Year: 1876

WE believe in giving credit where
it is due, and most heartily do we en-
dorse the action of the Government
which yesterday occurred in issuing a
peremptory order that the road to the
Black Hills shall be kept open for en-
igrants at all hazards. This was the
order to GUSTAV, and is good begin
ming in the newly adopted policy of
dealing with the Indians. There will
be trouble enough this season under
any circumstances, but the surest way
to diminish its intensity is by adopt
ing just such a line of policy. Positive
action alone will obtain tranquility in
the Indian country, and we are glad
to see that there is at least an evil
dence of little sense at Head Quar-
ters on this subject.
Year: 1876

The Eleventh Ward Anti-Chinese
club in San Francisco has adopted a
proper policy. The organization has
appointed an Investigating Commit
tee who report from time to time list
of the names of. employees of Chinese.
The report states, that they Will be
waited upon during the present week
and notified that If they do not dis
charge their Chinese help before next
Thursday their names will be pub
lished in the daily papers as persons
whom no members of the club will be
allowed to patronize. The list embra-
ces employers of 963 Chinese. 1t was
stated on authority that the Folsom
Laundry would discharge their en-
ployees this week and replace them
with white labor day or two since.
| This is to certain degree right, but
in all reformatory movements We
should be cautious and discreet.
Where an evil exists, the remedy cam
not be applied with instantaneous ben
eft. Nor can deep-seated disease be
cured by sudden or spasmodic appli-
cation of supposed remedy. The
worst diseases are those, that demand
the most careful treatment and the
cure is only obtained by the most eau
tious application of the medicine, and
the tenderest nursing Of the pa
tient. The same rule applies in social
matters that would be observed in
physical affairs. We must strike at
the source of disease in the human
body, and at the root of political, or
social evil. The principle adopted by
the club alluded to in San Francisco
is the correct one, to be observed by
all organizations of this character. We
perceive by our exchanges that it is
the intention of some of the clubs in
San Francisco to make as soon as


may be, grand demonstration with
bonfires and other attendants of


great public display. Such ebullitions
of sentiment are expensive, and do
not Sive the substantial results
that the quiet working of a sound and


conservative public sentiment will


produce. Demagogueism and pam
dering to the passions and worst tastes
ofmen is always pernicious, and shows
a depravity wholly unbecoming the
age. In the name of all that is sacred,


we beg of our citizens throughout
the State to be discreet, and dignified
| in the matter. 1t is positive
fact that the Chinese question will


hereafter enter into politics, until the
evil is removed; and while we assert
that it is as important an issue as ever
received the attention of the Ameri-
can people, we will also remark that
it is one that will require the coolest
judgment and most careful manage
ment for proper adjustment. In all
of our actions in this movement big
otry should not control our proceed
ings, nor should improper or unjust
prescription be the result of our delib-
erations. If we observe the rules that
prudence and:true manhood dictate


there can be no doubt but we will in
the end accomplish the desired result.
Year: 1876

KINGDOMS nor empires are exempt
from the production of anomalies, and
it has lately been announced that the
ruler of all the Russias has wearied of
the pleasures and cares of throne.
Although he has not abdicated, it is
said that he will take trip to Ameri-
ca for relief from the ennui entailed
upon regal station. We pity the poor
Gar from the bottom of our heart,
and wish we were in his place. Russia
has always been the friend of Ameri-
ca, and when the Emperor comes we


will guarantee him royal reception
from our people. 1t is said that ex-
Year: 1876

treems sometimes meet, and we
think that in the Russian Monarch
we have a cordial friend of republi-
canism. The entire record of associa-
ton between the people of the two
countries has shown both OH sea and
land the warmest fraternity.
Year: 1876

engagement was going on 20 that the Prinoessc>
and the hdren interested spectators of the Light
Though the company had begun BY this time to thin,
and the OF drags bad dwindled 10 nve or SIX while
barouches Iandaus vctorlas phaetons and carriages
OF other form and designation were pouring from the
grounds into those hedg -bordered lanes which
keep the ncighborhood Of Fulham still green
and rustic tho excitement OF the polo play
ers did not show signs Of diminishing. Ard
ent Richards called for another and another
horse as polo pony were something cool TO drink
and the game went when dinner waited at
Huringham House for those who had certainly earned


creditablc appetite for its enjoyment. IL had been
glorious day for Hurlingham, sparkling sky being
tempered by an air If anything too decidedly on the
chill side OF agreeable and refreshing mildness No
body had looked for such weather at noon, when tho
wind was positively cold and the clouds that over
spread the sky a blanket soaked IN ink and
water. But everything comes to him who carries
umbrella and those who had such things Saturday
put them 70 the happier use Of wardIng OF the


RESULTS IN A TIk


At six O'Clock the blues took goal by the aid OF Mr.
Evelyn Athericy, and in ten minutes afterward Mr.
Mnre Martin landed for the Iancers The Hon. G.
W. Fitzwilliam secured goal for the blues at twenty
minutes past five, and during the remaining twenty
hvc minutes at the expiration OF which time was
called the match resulted in tie, each team having
taken two goals. The play throughout was excellent
and the Twelfth Lancers II Is evident will prove a
good match for the strongest team
Year: 1876

vAs--THE ELLA WINS


Yesterday the Hudson River Yacht Club had their
union regatta for second and third class boats The
from s,akeboat lying of the club house on
the North River at the loot OF Seventeenth street. to
and around stakeheat of Pleasant Valley; thence to
and around stakcboat of weehawken and back to
the starting po nt the entire course to be sailed over
twice As "a fair breeze had been blowing all through
the day a lively anticipated, and
large number of spectators gathered to the
race AT little alter O'Clock The
boat swept before stin breeze and one after
the other followed, some displaying their superior sail
ng powers by taking the lead OF the squadron
and keeping it, The following yachts wore entered Tor
the
Year: 1876

THE HARvARDs DEFEATED BY THE CHELsEAs-


SCORE TO 5.


The Chelseas. Of Brooklyn, defeated the Harvard
University nine the Union Grounds yesterday after
noon the presence Of about 500 spectators The
suit OF the contest almost wholly unlocked tor
aud the betting had much confidence in the
ability OF the college boys TO win that they wagcrcd
their money at odds of 20 to T. As will be by tho
score the game close and exciting throughout
neither side having any great advantage at any time
The figures arc as follows
Year: 1876

The following Blanks are KEEP regularly
on sale at THE CLARION OFFIcE. Others
will be added as the demand may seem To
justify. Orders filled promptly by mail on
receipt OF the price, or by Express &. Q. ID.
A liberal deduction where Blanks are
ordered by the ream. Parties ordering
from the following list, may give the num-
Der at the beginning of the line. The price
is One Dollar per quire. The figures at the
end OF each line give the number of blanks
to each Qulre.
Year: 1876

reau OF the Democratic party during the late canvass WIZ
recognize his study of the Merry Andrews; and in the
references TO returning boards" and counting in,
etc. there will be observed Difference - the American
love of local and even slang illusions. But these are
slight defects on picture which has pleased for four
nights past and likely to please for weeks to come


Whatever Mr. Daily concludes to present Is always pre-
seuted with extravaganza it is not necessary TO aad
with taste-for what to of the audience might appear
exquisite, might be Construed otherwise; and doubt
less neither could be brought TO agree with the opinion
of the management Each OF the three several scenes ID
the pay is simply beautiful No theater, with the ex-
cepton OF the Union Square pretends TO rival the ttn
Avenue and walacks in their settings OF society plays
No theater abroad pretend to rival etherany more
than any restaurant rival Delmonicos ana TINS Is
as true OF theaters as Of restaurants Mr. DAILY late
produced the school for Scandal" from the Prince OF
Wales Theater edition but IL absurd to compare
the "shabby -gentee settings Of the ince OF Wales
Theater with tho elegant displays Of the Fifth Avenue
sIage


The reporter was sent with directions to say what pas
sages and situations went OF with most applause, but ne
returns with only confused notion OF the relative I'M
porance and interest OF the fast succeeding incidents OF
the ve acts There Is n lingering suspicion when either
act closes that there been good deal OF unnecessary
talk but examination of all that one can remember OF
the play fails to recall what might beomted Notwlth-
standing "A deal of explanation msde necessary by the
plot the incidents follow fast upon each others Heels
the characters are so well defined and stand forth SO
clearly depicted aud the epgram and wittcism OF the
dialogue are 50 finely as would say OF any other
sort OF diamondsl that the result and enect 10
altogether pleasing.
Year: 1876

When III LIBERAL. Republican mpye-
men. was guratedam 1879 it waa hut
speck in the political horizon, an aglta.
ton against the administration. It hao
for its object the dethronement Of that 3D.
ministration, q very laudable object cers
tainly. whenwe know the injustice q. that
power and the very progress OF it toward
C@sarism, which has now become matter
fact and not of conjecture. If its star rose
bright in the firmanent Of the political sky,
and went down in the cloud Of Greeley's
defeat, it does not take one ray from the
purity of the motive that gave it life; not
one scintilation of wisdom from the
course of its pursuit, and from Cincinnati
to Baltimore, and through the struggles OF
contest 1t winged its way, accepted defeat
gracefully with untarnished colors, but
convinced that the move was at the wrong
time to cope against the mighty influences
of party with the whole government and
its treasury to support them. Yielded the
field to the conquerers, and gave the I'm
plemen.s Of war to those who are enlisted
in the fight against the abuse OF ONCE
prostitution Of administrative authority,
and corruption in National Government.


In the coming contest there will be no
Liberals, no difference Of party lines, In
the powerful array against the Republican
ticket union of hearts ia the triumph
of an honest cause; no South, no North,
East or West, but all enchained in the one
object, with similarity of thought and
ideas. The accomplishment is foretold in
the force Of the combination, and the idea
is the poetry of the victory that is to fol-
low. If we laid our resources simply in
the cgolistical idea and erratic thoughts
that party can win without organization,
it would preconceive disaster and plan the
Waterloo of the Democratic party. But
| where all cliques and factions have sur
rendered to the leaders, all the tribu-
t. ries flow to the fountain source and
swell it to a mighty volume, all the sinew,


bone and muscle Of the different forces are


centered in one, all straining in one direc-


ton, then the handwriting upon the wall


reads very plainly, Downfall of the Re


publican party


This Mr.. Bayard has very wisely re-


marked, since the defeat Of the Liberal


movement, was the only source of Demo-
cratic hope. Thorough organization, free


field is broad and ample before them. His
fine k aowledge ofparty forces, and itsstrate-
gical powers enabled him to make this
prophecy. Its truth is told in the indica-
tions of the hour. The tendencies are the
compass points Of the party needs, and
point to the best man for the party's good.
That man the National Convention must
decide, he must be the choice of Liberals


Independents and all as one, and his name
| ia Rayard
Year: 1876

YESTERDAY the Centennial approprla'
t;on till was to have been taken up in the
Senate but was laid over until to-day
With this measure Mr.. Bayard is in en-
tire sympathy and will support it with
able and forcible argument. Senator Cor
don, of Georgia, valiant soldier, orator
and statesman, will also give it his hearty
snnport. There is but little reason to
doubt that it will be passed tomorrow.
Year: 1876

The trial Of Lands, though gloomy in
the terrible responsibility Of having the
life of Carruth upon his hands, is sur
rounded by other circumstances, which the
public NAV know and appreciate, but are
the agonies, which aust add to the groans
and sweats of the unfortunate man in his
dire calamity. Wife nor children have
not once whispered word of cheer or COM
fort to his ear. Deserted by them; the
ghost of death staring him in the face, the
situation is surely enough to drive the man
mad. and mock the law Of revenge.
Year: 1876

George Alfred Townscnd's Far Rockaway Letter.


The beach is like FURNISHED piece Of
plated silver-ware, and whoever walks
upon it is seen inverted, like face card.
The little crescent foot Of yonder beauty
is kissed by its own reflection, and we
hardly know whether to prefer the
shadow or the substance. The branch
ing bare arms, like tusks Of ivory of yon-
der maiden, folded above her head TO
her shining chignon, fash in the mirror
of the sands and make the beach a gal
lery of marble statuary. A groupc sit
yonder with bare legs and ankles, squat
on the cleaning shield of Slick, and
some are stretched out at full length,
balanced on the tips of their violet toes,
reaching for a sea she'll The naked chill
dren dance inverted, like an ubiquitous
cupid, who really sways this society OF
the sea, and we feel his arrows in our
tingling pulses the child betwiXt ardor
and cUyncss is upon us both. Don't
deny it, Apoloodorus As far as the
eve can see the sea has human fringe
of bathers, hanging on the ropes, all clad
in bed-ticking or flannel. Here is a
fastidious young woman in bright red,
with white seams Of tape TO indicate the
lines Of anatomy; we look at her a mo-
ment and suspect the perfection of that
form. Alas why does the idea of cor
sets come like mean suspicion across
our dreams.
Year: 1876

Money paid under a misapprehension
of facts, may be recovered back.


Money voluntarily paid with full
knowledge of the facts and circumstances
of the case, though in ignorance of legal
rights, cannot be recovered back.


The assignment of a note, the payment
of which is secured by mortgage, carries
the mortgage with it.


Payment to one partner is payment
to both, unless strictly forbidden.


A debtor has the right, at the time of
making a payment, to direct as to what
debt it shall be applied.


If a debtor fails to make such appli-
cation, the creditor may apply the money
paid upon any demand against the debtor
which he may choose.


Where there is no place of payment
agreed upon, the debtor must seek the
creditor at his domicil or place of busi-
ness.


Upon the sale of an article, payment
is to be made on delivery, unless some
other time be specified.


Allowing time for payment will not,
however, vitiate the contract.


In case of two sales of personal prop
erty, both equally valid, his is the better
right who first gets possession of the
property.


No man can, by his sale, transfer to
another the right of ownership in a thing
wherein he himself has not the right of
DrOpertV,
Year: 1876

There is a curious case related of man
who was a well known character and
man of sense, where it was said he used
to see a number of people in the room
with him. Now he himself has de-
scribed the whole of the phenomenon,
and all the adiuncts to it. He said that
after taking a cup of tea OF coffee, or so
on, they came into his room in great
numbers, and as he got better and less
nervous he has only seen the arms or
legs of the persons, without seeing any
other part of them. Now this is an ir-
regular action of the retina of the eye.
A gentleman sitting in his library one
dav, reading or writing, on turning
round his head saw, sitting in chair
woman in a red cloak. And he said,
Chow came you in here, good woman 2"
The woman said nothing. What is the
meaning of your being here, woman y
No answer was made. "YOu have no
right to be here go out of the room"
She took no notice of him. He got up
and rang the bell for the servant. The
servant came in. "Turn this woman
out" "What woman, sir?" Why,
the woman in the red cloak" There's
no woman, nor red cloak, sir" " Well,
90 and fetch the doctor for me. Tell
him am ill, and wish to speak to him."
The man, however, was not to be fright
ened by this, because he knew 1T was
delusion of his sight.
Year: 1876

PRINT CLoTHs.-The death of MIR.
Garner is likely to have very impor-
tant effect on the dry goods trade, especi-
ally in the line of print cloths. He was
one of the largest manufacturers OF these
goods in the country and also an exten-
sive buyer and speculator. AS is well
known the market is burdened with cot
ton prints, and if it should be necessary
to settle up Mr.. Gamers estate at once,
it is probable that very large stock
would have to be sold at a sacrifice, pro-
ducing a material effect on the general
trade.
Year: 1876

The civil war between the Cavaliers
and Puritans, which was then desOlating
the land, had taken Landleigh castle in
its destructive course, and that once
lordly pile was now a ruin. An ancient
we'll stood near its blackened walls, with
a square coping of old, gray. mossy
stones, into which flowed a tanslucent
stream. At the back of this well was an
antique recess of stone, from the center
of which the water took its course.


The beams of early sunlight glittered
on the water as a young cavalier ap-
preached the well. II there be a spell
called "sweet memories" which, they
say, binds the heart to certain places,
and if the loveliness of the scenes in
which ones childhood has been passed
serves to renew the guileless joys OF in
fancy, then, indeed might Denzil Nor
man attribute to their influence his in
creasing reluctance to depart and rejoin
his regiment. But no; he knew the spell
that bound him to that spot was the
charm of simple village maiden. Yet
from the moment he had beheld the
lovely and gentle Alice Brooke he felt
that his destiny was fixed.


He knew the legend of the old well.
Its waters were said to be guarded by
the fairy of the castle. She harmed but
the wicked. those who had beheld her
which he never had) said that her smile
was so sweet it made everybody who was
fortunate enough to encounter it good
looking and happy.


"Ah famous fairy of this WELL" he
cried, apostrophizing it-if, indeed,
such spirits exist between heaven and
nan-how gladly would l importune
You to award me the affection of vii
age maiden. Then far-far from the
yinngly courts and the hostile din of
warfare"


He paused abruptly, for it appeared
o him as if voice answered him from
he well. He listened intently and
leard a sweet, silvery voice mingling
With the rippling of the waves, which
I,ortaA fhosa words
Year: 1876

CHILDREN die in New York as sand
flies do on summer evenings. The
wife of an undertaken told a reporter
last week that she had with her own
hand prepared one hundred and thirty
infants for burial in three days.
Year: 1876

IT is said that no one remembers ever
having noticed a living evergreen that
had been struck by lightning. It has,
therefore, been suggested that building
well surrounded by ouch trees would be
comparatively free from danger of being
rent by lightning.
Year: 1876

The spectacle of man with his fifth
bride listening to the funeral sermon of
his fourth wife was witnessed al Bangor,
Maine, recently. No. four died of
malignant disease, and there were no
funeral services. He Immediately got
another wife, and invited her to attend
the funeral sermon of the dear departed.
Year: 1876

1T has now been proved beyond dis
pute that Gen. Custer was not scalped,
that his body was not in any way mutt
lated and that his uniform was not
stripped of by the Sioux. But it is a
fact that Buffalo Bill, white man and
killer of Indians, has just sent to his
friends in Rochester the scalp which he
cut from the head of the Cheyenne brave,
Yellow Hand, after he had killed him,
and the blanket, head-dress and girdIe
which he took from the body of Yellow
Hand after death.
Year: 1876

THE South Carolina planter whose
BODY was recently burned on an i'm
mense pile of green wood probably
caught the idea from wealthy batchelor
near Charlestown. who had cast-iron


Gin made, and directed his overseer
TO have the remains reduced to ashes on
a pyre of twenty cords. The key was
dropped into the casket through
small hole made for that purpose, and
the box was thrown into the Cooper
river