smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1872

To Magistrates blanks for sale, and other
job work done on short notice, at this office.
cheaper and more neatly gotten up than in any
other office in the Parish. Call and examine
specimens and prices and see if this is an empty
boast We guarantee good workmanship at
fair prices; indifferent or cheap {2) work not
solicited nor bids made in competition for i,.fe-
9ioT printing.
Year: 1872

The prospect for large crop in this
parish is very cheering. The corn looks
well and if appearances hold out we will
make enough corn for home consumption.
The cotton though planted late puts in
a good show. It's generally conceded
that laborers ara working faithfully


MGfkaUille Balletin.
Year: 1872

Horace Greeley says: "In planting
corn, it is best to pat a charge of pow
der in each hill, and if yaar corn does
not come up promptly, you can blow
it up. Any quantity of corn can be
raised in this way, no matter how poor
the land is,'' ~
Year: 1872

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The Endorsement OF
the additional article by the Senate was governed by
strong desire which the President shared, to remove
the differences which threatened the prosecution OF the
arbitration under the Treaty, which year ago
the same Senate emphaticaly ratified and
which was designed 20 settle IN an amica-
bic manner all causes Of differences between
the United States and Great Britain 1t Is known from
official and private adyces that Great Britain deter
mined to withdraw from the arbitration should the
United States persist in the presentation OF claims for
indirect damages and 1t further known that the
United States was for time, under these crcum
stances, disposed TO throw the responsibility of the
threatened failure of the Treaty upon Great Britain, our
Government insisting it had right to present
these claims with the others before the tribunal,
In order that the principle involved might be
settled though not expecting TO receive moneyed con-
alteration Great Bran with its view Of the case, was
disposed to throw the responsibility OF the failure OF the
Arbitration upon the United States. The vote taken
last night in the Senate is regarded expression OF
the views Of a large majority of the Senate against
claims for indirect damages in view Of like admission
on the part Of Great Britain against the United
States in future contingency, and under
circumstances similar 10 those on which
the Objectionable class Of claims originated The Presi
dent as advised has already by the Secretary Of
State taken measures through the Atlantic Cable TO pro-
cure the assent Of the British Government to the article


s amended by the Senate with view of putting in treaty
form a declaration against indirect damages which
the United States have abandoned, and which Great
Britain she claimed for herself as against
other Powers During the consideration Of the subject
In executive session thought at times, that the
article would fail Of receiving the requisite vote Of two


thirds owing to the contrarety views presented. Not


less than six amendments offered to effect the de-
aired end.
Year: 1872

One of the greatest post Office
boons was the permission to send
seeds, gratis, plants and cuttings by
mail at the rate Of two cents for
every four ounces, in quantities of
not less than four pounds. 1t was
thankfully accepted, and by this
means innumerable varieties of
valuable vegetable articles have been
introduced into paris of the coun-
try where railroads and express
companies failed to reach NJ one
ever complained of the law that we
have heard of. 1t was thought that
it might operate to the disadvantage
of the express companies but, i'll
the main, the parties who have
availed themselves to this accommo.
d4tion would not have used the ex-
press. Besides, the matter is SO
small an item in the express bust
ness that it is unlikely it would
seriously interfere with them. At
any rate, this good step in progress
is virtually repealed by the new
postal code, and the horticultural
and agricultural community feel
very indignant thereat the more
80, as no one can see any particular
reason why this retrogrdde step
should have been taken.


by the present law packages of
only twelve ounces can be mailed.
Some of the smaller kind of seeds
and roots can yet go in this way,
but of larger varieties not enough
can be sent to be of any service to
any one except to raise halt dozeT
specimens for a botanic garden
and as for living vegetation, where
SO much Of packing material has to
be employed to preserve them fresh
and from injury by the pressure OF
other mail matter, the postal limit
will be reached before the plant is
enclosed.


The great topic of conversation in
rural circles just now is what inter
est, public or private, is to he served
b. this anasked and unexpected
change. But it is probably no more
than a piece of hasty legislation
adopted without rejecting much or
the consequences, and which, il
brought to the notice of their Re
representatives. by those interested
will no doubt be remedied mex
session.-1he Gardener'S NonLhM
Year: 1872

HUpcrS' Weekly, in noticing the style
of warfare made on the President by the
so-called Independent Republicans, and
how one by one they are refuted, says:


But meanwhile the President is not
harmed in the judgment of candid men-
and they are the great majority-by slam
der and misrepresentation. Although he
smokes cigars, and likes a fine horse. and
owns stock in Seneca stone from
which he has no dividends, and house
was presented to him as a token of patri-
otic gratitude, and there are dozen of his
relatives in Office, some of them not ap-
pointed, but merely not removed, by him
although these things are true, it is also
true that the great results of his admins
tration are such as the country contem-
plates with pride and satisfaction. 1t sees
its wise and humane Indian policy, its re-
duction of taxation, and the diminution
of the debt; its peaceful and honorable
settlement of foreign questions, its protec-
tion of all good citizens every where, its
amnesty and its reform of the civil service;
and the country forgives the President
his occasional drives and his daily cigar.
Indeed when the real services of Gen.
Grant to this country are considered, the
pitiful character of the vituperation to
which he is constantly exposed becomes
still more despicable, And if any Re-
publican who unwillingly believes that
there must be serious reason for such in
sinuation and slander will only trouble
himself to analyZe the stories, and to re-
fleet upon the immense misrepresentation
TO which every conspicuous public man ID
subjected, he will be rejOiced by discover
ing that if the fslsehood and the exag-
geration are removed, and the personal
gossip about the President is as causeless
as il is contemptible
Year: 1872

Regarding FREE SCHOOLS as indispensa-
BILE to the public welfare, we will continue
to advocate the establishment in our State,
of perfect Free School system.


In addition to all this, the PRESIDENTIAL
CONTEST comes off next year in which we
expect to take an active part. We will
keep our readers fully posted on every
topic of interest connected with the can
vass. Excitement will run high, and
everybody will want the latest news. This
we will faithfully furnish to our pa
irons.


In consideration of all this, we call upon
our friends everywhere to rally to our sup
port. Let CLUBS be made up at every post
office. Let each one of our friends inter
est himself in the matter and soon our cir
culation will be increased ten-fold, and our
facilities for doing good correspondingly
increased. Let the work begin at once 50
that subscribers may begin with the NEW
YEAR. Send on your clubs, and if you
can't make clubs, send on your single sub
scribers. Our terms are exceedingly low,
consequently we are compelled to require
payment of subscription INVARIABLY IN
ADVANCE. We cannot depart from this
rule.
Year: 1872

ROAST TURKEY.-Dress in the usual
way, but remove the crop with the finger,
at the neck without cutting. Cut as small
a place as will do to remove the inwards.
Prepare stuffing by cutting in small
pieces half of the neck bone, liver gizzards
heart, and slice Of pork; boil half an
hour in quart of water and season with
salt and pepper; add to this half loaf of
wheat bread sliced thin and rubbed fine.
Wash the fowl, and while wet rub salt and
pepper over it with your hand. Tie the
neck and put the stutfing in at the other
opening, pushing enough of it through
the crop to fill. When full sew up the
opening, put the fowl in dripping pan
with apint of water, roast in the oven about
two hours, turning carefully once or twice,
and dipping the water over il frequently.
An old turkey or hen should be cooked
about half day.
Year: 1872

of the country. We expect to defend
the present National Administration so
long as it conducts public affairs in the
satisfactory manner which has character.
lied its past history. We do this because
we believe the principles of the Republi-
can party are right and true While we
shall pursue this course aud advocate what
we believe to be right, with whatever abil-
ity we poss ess and with all the earnestness
of our nature, we will accord to others
the right to think and act for
themselves, and in our criticisms of those
with whom we may differ we will endeav-
or 10 exercise that courtesy toward others
which we expect in return from those who
may differ with US.


But while He are earnestly engaged in
these partisan discussions, our chief aim
and highest ambition will always be the
dpVelODment of
Year: 1872

but journal to which East Tennesseeans
of all parties may point to with pride,
as an evidence of East Tennessee enter
prise.


We shall continue in the future as in
the past to advocate the principles of the
Year: 1872

Any enterprise having this end in view,
will always receive our earnest support.
We want to see our population doubled,
census shall be taken. We feel flattered
with the prospect, and believe that our
humble efforts already made in that direc-
ton are being appreciated. There are
more numbers Of the CHRONICLE being
sent out of the State to those looking for
homes in Tennessee, than of any other
journal published in the State. We viii
never relax our efforts to induce immigra-
tion to this State and to the South.
Year: 1872

TNHE SUCCESS Or THE CHRONICLE


Il is already assured. 1t has met with
the most. flattering reception wherever it
has circulated. Our labors have been met
by our friends in a proper spirit, and our
circulation is as wide as we had any right
to expect under the circumstances. But
with the beginning of the New Year, we
desire to renew our zeal, and to push for
ward our enterprise, until it shall not only
be the -s..
Year: 1872




To provide for redeemng this outstanding clrcu-
proceeds OF the government property in the is land,
all taxes and dues and the proceeds OF all property
already or which may hereafter be embarg oed.
The Junta is charged with carrying out these mea-
sures. The Captain General and Treasurer OF the
island are eL 0ttciO its President and Vice Pfesi-
dent respectively. Two of its members must be
bondhoders OF the present Treasury debt, two are
taken from the merchants and two from the manu-
facturcrs in Havana and are to ~ named by the
Board of Trade five proprietors one stakeholder
of the Spanish Bank and two members ap-
pointed by the Captain General. All books
and records of the late administration Of en-
bargoed property are to be turned over to
the Junta, and all such property is to be leased at
rate depending upon its value and for time not
exceeding six years. 1t is not doubted that the OBJ
iect OF the decree is to strengthen the Spanish
Bank OF Havana from which so much OF the ready
capita for the prosecution OF the has been OBJ
tanned. The sale OF the thirty millions Of bonds win
not much more than reimburse the direct loans OF
the bank for purposes and to give all security
that is possible In Cuba all the revenues OF the
island are pledged for their protection. The cam
paign against the insurgents Is now opening, and
should the means OF sustaining 1t he wanting
through the failure OF the bank the favorable effect
on the insurgcnt cause would hardly be over
timated.


The James River and Kanawha Canal


The President Asked for Government


Aid.


A delegation, composed Of Judge Loughridge
member Of Congress elect from Iowa, Senator
Lewis, OF Virginia, and Representatives elect J.
Amber Smith and J. b. Sener, with other gentle
men, called upon the President to-day, in order to
lay before him the subject OF the completion of the
James River and Kanawna Canal for which govern
ment aid Is desired. The value OF the proposed WORK
In the interest or cheap and capacious transporta'
tion OF the produce Of the West to the seaooard,
and in connection with the tender by the States OF
virginia and West virginia OF their interests to the
government, and after return OF the expenditure
OF completion that 1t be made highway free Of
all tolls except those necessary to keep it In repair
was presented to the President, and will prohsh'-
Year: 1872

| think till weary with thinking,


Said the sadie eyed Ilindoo king,
And see but shadows around me


Illusion in everything.
How knowest thou aught of God,


Or His favor or His wrath?
Can the little fish toll what the lion thinks,
Or map out the eagles path?
Can the fnito the infinite search?


Did the blind discover the stars?
Is the thought that / think thought.
Or a throb of the brain in its bars?
For aught that the eye can discern,


Your tod is what you think good.
Yourself flashed back from the glass,


When the light pours on it in food.
You preach to me to be just;


And this is His realm you say, 4
And the good are dying of hunger. tas
And the bad gorge every day.
You say that He loveth mercy.


And the famine is not yet gone;
That he hateth the shedder Of blood


And he slayeth us every one.
You say that my soul shall live,


That the spirit can never die
If he were content when was not,


Why not when have passed byy
You say must have n meaning;


SO must dung, and its meaning is flowers.
What if our souls are but nurture


For lives that are greater than oursY
When the Ash swms out of the water,
When the bird scars out of the blue.
Mans thought may transcend mans knowl-


edge,


And your God be no reflex of you,
Year: 1872

The Burmese ambassadors are the
bearers of costly presents from their
master to Queen Victoria, and is said
that among them is a magnificent brace
let, the gold of which weighs no less
than Z 10. er
Year: 1872

The Board of Directors, in commencing this
Second Scheme to the public, promise that il
shall be carried out in as good faith as the an
nexed certificates prove the former to have
been. The high character and standing of the
guarantee that perfect Justice and fairness
will control this Distribution.
Year: 1872

We see no reason to revise our impression
that if the British Government have distinctly
announced their intention to Withdraw from
the Arbitration at Geneva unless our Case Is
either withdrawn or modified, there is no
present prospect of the execution OF tho
Treaty of Washington. There seems to be q
general disinclinatiOn among the Administra-
ton organs to rest satisfied with this view.
They all sustained stoutly the American Case
when it was first published, and declared 1t
was another proof of the wisdom and proper
spirit Of the present Cabinet. But within a
few days, as if carrying out the provisions OF
some tacit convention, they are beginning
timidly TO repudiate the document which they
found at first so satisfactory. The manner in
which this il done is singuaIly Characteristic.
The especial organ in this city, which is
always renewing the feat of tho bear in the
fable, who smashed his masters skull
with paving stone in attempting to
drive away II fly, seeks to justify the
Administration, while repudiating its acts, by
insinuating that it was not the state Depart
ment which conducted tho negotiations and
prepared the Case, but that depraycd mscreant,
Mr.. sumner, who in some mysterious way
forced The well meaang officers. with whom
Year: 1872

The Norrstotcn PENN Fitness, being coldwater
newspaper, is naturally indignant at the quality of
that fluid supplied by tho Water Company to the
Norristonians. the same being contaminated by all
the wash-suds and other denominations of Stony
Creek TO the great aduteration of the clear bab-
bling Schuylkil" The Witness is right; for how can
1t have tho face to ask the people to give up their
beer or whisky, and to betako themselves TO tho
elementary beverage of Nature. when they cannot
do 30 without risking their livesf
Year: 1872

Having mentioned symptoms that occasionally the
municipal gcntlomon Of Boston are no moro upright
than municipal gentlemen elsewhere. we must re-
cord that bill s now pending in the Legislature
by virtue of which, IL it should become law Alder
men aud Councillors of Boston who directly
indirectly supply the City Of Boston with merchan-
disc will be fined 81. 900 and sent to tho House of
Correction for ono year There is good deal of
growing about tho bill some doubt. we should
think. of its passage, and more of its enforcement
IL passed.
Year: 1872

Ii is some satisfaction to see one noted
criminal pat out of the way of doing further
harm for a season. The sentence of dutch
"Heinrich" to ten years at hard labor in the
PeniteDtlary viii serve to torrify the wrotches
whose crimes have defed justice; it is not too
severe penalty to inAict on q man who has
long been pest to society.
Year: 1872

We rejoice to hear that the Hon. James
Wood will not resign his seat in our State
Senate He believes himself as well qualified
for the position lie holds as many of those
who are 20 sit in judgment on his deserts, and
will quietly await that judgment. How much
longer can it be poStpOned7
Year: 1872

Seriously. is il right to ruin the moral character
of those Door japanese in Washington besides setting
them bad example as to manners in company The
correspondent Of The Boston Transcript is authority
for saying that they are always eating pickles and
hard-boiled eggs, and drinking champagne and hot
coffee; and that they have no regard whatever for
their digestive organs. it being question with
many whether they have any. But this is nothing
to the nquity of introducing the foreign young gen
temen to tho Washington Club, and there initiating
them into the mysteries of billiards rouge-et-noir,
and draw-poker Is not this an excellent opportu-
nifty for Senator Wilson to take them in hand and
propose them for membership of tho Congress
Temperance Society,"
Year: 1872

In all the newspapers find notice of Catharine
Donavan Of Springfield, Mass, the peculiarity of her
case being that she has taken solid food for two
years, and for the last seven months nothing but
water" "No solid food" is perfectly consistent
with an amount nutritious saliment sufficient to sus-
tain life but that Miss Donavan has lived for seven
months water alone we simply decline to believe.
She is said to have been injured by falling upon
flour barrel, but not even a homeopathic Ill con-
tend that falling upon flour barrel will nourish
patient for seven months.
Year: 1872

The troubles of the tea and coffee importers
have apparently but just begun. The Senate
bill cmbodyng the repeal of the duties on
these articles contains so much new matter,
il will be remembered, that the House has
good reason for taking umbrage at an unau-
thorized invasion of its sole right to originate
bills of revenue. The Senate added great
deal of Tariff amendment, and then provided
in the same bill for the repeal of the Internal
Revenue law. The House will act Oh the
much-amended bill to-day, and there is a
strong impression in Washington that it will
stand upon its dignity and refuse to consider
the action of the Senate as constitutional.
Year: 1872

The Reformed Charter now goes to the
Assembly for concurrence in the Senate's
amendments. Most of these are approved by
public opinion here, but one is condemned by
the entire Press that which intrusts the
selection of our great Commission to two
Justices of the Superior Court. Wrong as
this is on the face of it, its concealed object
is still worse. We cannot doubt that the
Assembly will emphatically reject it, Do let
us have Charter whose object is not to put
A. or B. into Office, but to retrench expendl-
lures and secure honest rule.
Year: 1872

Hero is what the Missouri Re-
publican says in regard to the
present condition of things in our
State government:


at is not our purpose to exam
inc into the merits of the ] ouis-
lana trouble, or to decide upon
which belligerent the largest
share of blame belongs but We
do declare that the fight now in
progress there is an insult to de-
cency, an outrage on common
sense, and an utter disgrace to
the whole country, as well as the
State itself. Here is, nominally
at least, a sovereign common.
wealth, an integral portion of the
federal Union, whose Senators
and representatives are on the
floor Of Congress making laws for
the nation at large-actually
given over to the tender mercies
of desperate adventurers and
reckless vagabonds, bent only
upon the accomplishment of their
selfish ambition. Louisiana to-
day is simply football, kicked
hither and thither by contending
factions, either of which would be
willing to sink the State in the
middle of the Gulf, providing
there was no other way to beat
the other.n
Year: 1872

We like to see young ladies who
are bitter enemies kiss each other
very affectionately when they
meet. 1t reminds us of a man
named Judas who lived several
years ago. We like to see a fash
ionably dressed lady promenading
the streets wearing 4 blue silk
dress, trailing a yard behind her
iu the mud-it cleans the streets
so nicely. We like to see young
men very polite and obliging to
other young ladies, wboare scarce
ly civil to their sisters at home
it proves that the lords of crea
ton are void of deception. We
like to see little boys come to
church in the evening, and amuse
themselves by sticking pins in
their sleepy neighbors---it shows
that they are not burying their
talents in the earth! We like to
see a man invariable throw his
newspaper, boots and hat on the
floor for his tired wife to pick mp
lit is evidence that he remem-
bers the promise to "cherish her y
We like to see the choir spend
their time during the divine ser.
vice in whispering and telling
stories lit helps US to appreciate
the sermon, and cenvinces us that
they are capable Of singing with
the spirit and the understanding
alsor We like to see young
ladies keep their jaws in constant
motion, endeavoring to nasticate
a huge ball of chewing gum----it
looks so ladylike! We like to see
a man sporting fast horses, while
he owes the printer and gives
nothing to the minister--it looks
honorable! There are many
other things which we would like
to see, but we forbear.
Year: 1872

When a child comes into the
world it cries. When a soul is
born Of God it sings-peradven-
ture shouts for joy. Well may
this be so, foT the one comes into
a world of wickedness, trouble
and sorrow; the ether into a
kingdom Of righteousness, peace
and joy.
Year: 1872

Hooker nsed to say, eff 1 had
no other motive for being reli-
gious, I would most earnestly
strive to be so for the sake of my
mother, that l might requite her
care of me, and cause her widows
heart to sing for JOY"