smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

many who use the weed do not use the


drink. Now the cost of alcohol, as careful


statistics prove, is sac hundred nullion dol


la''s, enough to wipe ont our national debt


over which we groan-in less than four


years Add another 5000, 100000 of waste


for tobacco, and what frightful sum


How long can the nation struggle under


such burden? Need we wonder that


times are hard Since nations are but the


sum total of the individuals that compose


them, it follows that what improyerishes In
dividuals impoverishes nations Think of
the dead loss to the nation of t,celre hun


d''ed million dollars year Yes, dead


loss, and rorse. Were the liquor and the
tobacco, costing the nation so many millions
enough together to pay off our i'm
mense debt in less than two years-hunc
into the ocean, it would be all the better
for the men and oil the worse for the fishes.
What pity the people do not study politi-
cal economy a little. The clements, at least,
of that useful science, should be taught in
our common schools, SO that the next
generation may understand these matters
batter than the present one does. During
this Centennial year it would be well to
ponder this subject, and ask ourselves which
the dead loss to the nation of t,eelUe han
dred million dollars year! Yes, a dead
loss, and corse Were the liquor and the
tobacco, costing the nation so many mil
lions-enOugh together to pay off our i'm
mense debt in less than two years-hung
/ into the ocean, it would be all the better
for the men and all the worse for the fishes.


What pity the people do not study politi-
cal economy a little. The clements, at least,
Of that useful science, should be taught in


our common schools, so that the next gen
Grafton may understand these matters bet
ter than the presant one does. During this
Centennial year it would be well to ponder
this subject, ask ourselves which many we
are drifting Shall we, as free people,
celebrate bi-centcnnial year, or shall we
90 the way of nations long since wrecked
by their vices and luxuries Some may
smile at this serious way of putting things,
but no sober student of history will do so.


On the 2Gth of Nov, 1875, at the Pres
byterian Mission House in New York, said
one Of the Secretaries of the Beard of
Foreign Missions, eff our enrolled members
would give a tithe of what their luxuries
cost that hurt them, there would be no lack
of funds to carry forward the great works
the church has in hand. I've can believe
that He who sits over against the treasury,
beholding how his professed friends cast in
their gift, or otherwise, and who said ON a
memorable occasion, "Gather up the frag-
ments that nothing be lost, looks with
complacency on this aeaSte ofresources whom
vicious luxuries, while all great benevolent
schemes, adapted to meliorate and bless the


world, and to glorify God, are stinted for
funds '- w. i. Y.
Year: 1876

Over four years ago package valued at
$50 was mailed at Lindenville to post
office in Pennsylvania, and as means of
security had it registered but somewhere
on its passage it disappeared and could not
be found. The case was investigated by
special officers, and everything possible
done to find the last package, but without
avail. Lindenville is country postofice,
and from there the mail is carried to
WiIliamsGeld, railroad station by a route
agent, and in all cases registered mail mat
ter has to be receipted for before he takes
it away In this case the Lindenville post
master had a receipt from the agent, but
as the agent had none from the Williams
field postmaster the package could be traced
no further. After vigilant search the
package was given up for lost, and the
route agent was compelled to pay the loss.
The matter was almost forgotten, until
few days ago the package turned up, and
it had been all those years lying within an
arms length of the Williamsfield postmas-
ter's desk 1t had been received from the
rout agent in a small pouch, together with
about forty letters, and as the pouch was
an extra one, only occasionally used, it was
by mistake hung upon on hook near the
desk, and there having been no use for it
since, it had been there all these years.
One day last week the pouch was taken
down for use, and its contents found
intact. - Cleveland Herald.


Wheat sells for forty-fve cents bushel
at Dallas, Texas.


The Erie Railway will save S350,000
and the New York Central S750,000 a
year by the decline in coal. .sss.


An Oregon paper tells of rye stalks
grown in that State this year that are ten
feet high, and of wheat and oats in proper
ton. W H"


There are estimated to be in operation
on the entire planet 200, 900 steam engines,
with an aggregate of twelve million horse
power, equivalent to the strength of one
hundred million men


. Is perjury also product of Mormonism ?
A Salt Lake grand jury reports that the
law of Congress against polygamy cannot
be enforced owing to the difficulty of pro-
curing proof of polygamous marriages.


Alex. Coker, a Texas herdcr, was rum
ming cattle recently when his horse fell and
the long lariat that hangs at the saddle-bow
became ontangled around the herder's leg,
The horse rose quickly and ran, dragging
Coker across the plains but had proceeded
but a little way when Coker managed to
draw his pistol and shot the animal dead.


A romantic story is reported from Jersey
City John Hubert, who has wife and
seven children, was elected from his house,
few day ago, for non-payment OF rent and
his furniture remained on the sidewalk
from Thursday until Sunday night, because
he had no place to 60. On Monday he re-
ceived letter from England informing
him of the death of relative, and inclos
ing draft for s25 900.
Year: 1876

dugcd in to an unlimited extent Then doubt would
betray itself In many minds II the prisoner on the
Franklin really Tweed after ALL impossible did
seem TO realize his return under such circumstances
alter SO long mystery as 10 his whereabouts


Steps were at Iak n to establish the truth OF
the reported arrival. resulting a complete denial OF
the rumor from the operator at Sandy Hook. When
u became known that the Franklin was NOS yet IN
sight the excitement gradually subsided, though not
until many had put themseve 10 great inconvenience.
Carried away by the excitement of the nrst news,
numbers started Tor the Whitehall slip and the staten
Island ferry. intending to reach QUARANTINE where u
was expected the earliest news with regard TO tho
captive would be obtained. some went to the Brook
lyn Navy Yard like errand, while others yet sur
rounded Ludlow Street Jail and waited in the hopes OF
catching glimpse at the iilustrous prisoner on his
way to confinement within its walls.


All this energy was misspent, and the l-advised,
curious persons felt considerably discounted when they
discovered tho mistake


However, those who are most interested in Tweed's
return daily looking for his arrival. which may
occur at any moment From yesterdays indications
the wandercr may rely upon lively reception in New
York.
Year: 1876

THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH SPAIN IN REGARD
TO THE BOSS ExTRADIrIoN TO BE PUB
L1snED-No POLITICAL IMPORTANCE AT
TAcHED TO HIS COMING.


WASHINGTON, Oct "a, 1875
The expected arrival Of Tweed has no Importance
here except the publication Of she CORE
spondence which has been had with and by the
United States government in regard TO the delivery Of
the prisoner. When he shall havo como within tho
Jurisdiction Of State New York and the proper
judicial control Of her officials the President Of the
United States has determined in response to urgent
requests made for this correspondence made
public Secretary Fish arrives in Washing
ton This was expected to-day, but not having
occurred Il will be deferred until his coming


THE CORRESPONDENTS.


The President Gays that the comm unicatons do not
amount to anything, but popular anxiety is 60 great
and exactng that he thinks best give everything
from tho record which 60 70 make up the history
of the case as far the United States government s
concerned No political importance supposed to be
attached TO the case.





Tho Secretary Of the Navy, upon being asked why
the United States government surrounded tho notori-
Gus prisoner with veil OF secrecy and exclusion,
sponded that the fencing OF Tweed originated from
the request of the Governor Of the State OF New York.
whose Official the United States government was
bound respect and the Official thought there was
eminent propricty in conforming with them. No one
in Washington seems tc about Tweed or what be
may or can do when be arrives in Now YORK.
FALSE REPORT or THE ARRIVAL OF THE
FRANKLIN OFF SANDY HooK-coNsEQUxNT
EXCITEMENT IN THE CITY.


Considerable stir was created yesterday by tho an
nouncemsns on tho bulletins Of the morning papers
that man-of-war was tecgraphed OF Sandy Hook,
which was supposed TO be the United States steamer
Franklin, with William NJ. Twcod board The ex-
citement following this report illustrative OF the
tense public interest felt the In very short
space Of time the rumor spread the city, and
general attention directed toward the supposed
event. People gathered groups around tho
newspaper Offices and elsewhere, waiting for
further confirmation, and OF the
fugitive. Al the lunch counters and the Hobbies Of
the hotels the favore particular topic OF conversa
ton was the return Of the celebrated traveller Ques
tions were interchanged upon all matters connected
with the event, and suppostitious answers were re-
They wondered how Tweed would look; what wouc DO
nis sensations upon passing from the ganeplank
would he be glad recognize OF his old acquant
him--ihaaA and other similar wondsrngs were In
Year: 1876

NEW YORK, Oct "a 1870
To TIE EDiroR OF TIE HERALD


Why Is it that Tweed can have cell fixed up as he
peases at the expense OF the county, while the poor
miserable cuss who steals a loaf OF bread piece Of
beat TO keep him from starving, has 10 room with
Serminy INQUIRER.
Year: 1876

The public should bear in mind that the genuine
Diamond Spectacles," which have proved them
selves the best thing of the kind in market, bear the
trademark a small diamond stamp, on every pair.
Buy only the genuine article and you will be fully
satisfied.


For sale in Wilmington by B. S. Clark
Year: 1876

Our telegraphic report OF Hayes and
Wheeler club meeting at jackson, Miss,
gives us an inkling Of what may be ex'
pected at all times when the Democracy
shall have come into power by the aid Of
a "solid South" They have commenced
early in the campaign to demonstrate to
the most obtuse intellect that the solid
South is an unfit element to enter largely
into any National administration. II
such things are characteristic Of thcgreen
tree what may be expected OF the dry.
Year: 1876

suRLoN steaks are still quoted at 10
and l24 cents per pound in Cincinnati,
and at Is cents in Wheeling. Is it be-
cause that at Cincinnati, being large city,
the expenses OF butcher are less than
in Wheeling? Or is it because lands
around Cincinnati are 80 much
cheaper, and grass and feed so
much more abundant, that cattle can
be raised for less than in the vicinity Of
Wheeling? There must Of course be
some good reason Why beef should sell
for q cents per pound less at Cincinnati
than in Wheeling. Won't somebody
rise and explain?


Butt il not only beef that is cheaper
at Cincinnati than at Wheeling, but like.
wise mutton, lamb and veal. We have
noticed also nearly all through this sea-
son thus far, that vegetables were selling
for less than in this market.
The difference in price against us is un'
accountable. II there should be any dif-
ference at all it should be in our favor.
It is therefore not unreasonable to ask
why the general prices oi family market
supplies should be higher in this city
than in city OF three hundred and fifty
thousand inhabitants like Cincinnati.
Year: 1876

JAMES LIoK's OLD FLOUR MILL.-One
of jaime Lick's most profitable invest
ments in California was an old flour
mill in Santa Clara. It did not cost
much, and at first was of little use or
profit to its new owner. He used to
get up at daylight, breakfast sparingly,
and trudge off to Santa Clara with q
lunch of doughnuts in his pocket pre-
pared by his landlady. Returning in
evening, he would retire after supper to
his own room, which no one ever en-
tered except the person who kept it in
order, and not emerge until next morn
ing, when the routine of the day be-
fore was renewed. How he amused
himself in his privacy, no one knew
and no one cared to inquire. Subse-
quently he built magnificent new mill
on the site Of the Santa Clara mill. He
is said to have spent upon it at differ
emit times an aggregate of $400, 900,
though the exact amount can never be
known. He finished it in the most ele-
giant manner, the Office, the staircase,
floors, and even the hoppers being of
mahogany. But the -four made there
was Of superior quality-like every
thing else that Mr.. Lick had anything
else to do with-and commanded a dol
lar or two more per barrel than that
which came from other millers. He
selected his wheat carefully, and always
paid high price for it. "Lick's Flour"
was known far aud wide upon the Pacific
coast, and the demand for it became
very general. Mr.. Lick was very proud
Of his mill, and finally gave it to the
Tom Paine Society, Of Boston, by whom
it was forced into the market at SIS, 900.
The owner was highly indignant at the
sacrifice, and eschewed the society
henceforth.
Year: 1876




The LAW OF HORSE HRE.-The "Ru-
rat SIN has the following


1t has been decided that when horse
or carriage is let out for hire for the
purpose of performing q particular
journey, the party letting warrants the
the carriage fit and competent for such
d journey. If the hirer treats the horse
or carriage as any prudent man would
do, he is not answerable for any damage
that either may receive, but he must
use the horse for the purpose for which
he hired him. For instance, a horse
hired for the saddle must not be used
in harness. If the hirer violates this
express condition of the contract, he is
liable for any damage that may occur.
If the horse is stolen through the
hirer's negligence, such as leaving the
the stable door open all night, he must
answer for it; but if he is robbed of it
by highwaymen, when travelling the
usual road at usual hours, he cannot be
held for damages. As these questions
are frequently in dispute these deci-
sions may be interesting.
Year: 1876

Know all men by these presents that
from and after the first day Of September,
1876, it is useless to ask the firm Of Bixby
4 Wingett. to sell you or any other man
goods on credit for this simple reason, they
will not d" It They have splendid stock
Of every thing in the Grocery line and In
tend to sell 1t bottom prices for ready pay
and will take anything farmer has to sell
At living prices, EXCEPT A PROMISE TO
PAY.


Sworn and subscribad to ..


BIXBY B WlNdETT.
Year: 1876

The appetite for strong drink in man
has spoiled the life Of moro women
ruined more hopes for them. scattered
more fortunes for them, brought more
shame and hardship-than any other
evil that lives. The country numbers
tens and hundreds Of thousands Of wo-
men who are widows to-day. and sit in
hopeless weeds, because their husbands
have been slain with strong drink
There are hundreds of homes. scattered
over the land in which women live lives
of torture, going through all the changes
Of suffering that lie between the extreme
of fear and despair, because they whom
they love, love wine better than the
women they have sworn to love. There
are women by the thousands who dread
to hear step at the door because that
step has learned to reel under the inau-
ence Of seductive poison.


There are women groanlng with pain
while we write these words. from bruises
and brutalities inflicted by husbands
made mad by drink. There can be no
exaggeration in any statement in regard
to this matter. because no. human imag-
ination can create anything worse than
the truth. The sorrows and horrors of
a wife with drunken husband, or
mother with drunken son. are as near
the realization of hell as can be reach
ed in this world at least The shame,
the indignation, the sorrow, and the
sense Of disgrace for herself and child
rem, the poverty. and not unfrequently
beggary, the fear and the fact of yio-
lence, the lingering. life long struggle
and despair of countless women with
drunken husbands, are enough to make
all women curse wine and engage unit
edly to oppose it everywhere as the
worst enemy TO their sex.
Year: 1876

The FIRE THAT OLD NICK BUILT.-
We find in an exchange the following
capital imitation Of the "House that
Jack Built" and wish that it might be-
come household favorite:


lntemperance.-This is the fire that
old Nick built.


Moderate Drinking.-This is the fuel
that feeds the fire that old Nick built.


Rum-selling.-This is the axe that
cuts the wood that feeds the fire that old
Nick built.


Love of Money.-This Is the stone
that grinds the axe that cuts the wood
that feeds the fire that old Nick built,
Public 0pinion.-Ihis Is the sledge,
with its face Of steel, that batters the
stone that grinds the axe that cuts the
wood that feeds the fire that old Nick
built.


A Temperance MeetIng.-This is one
/ VI TIC DlJBn tu0A NC HAtI@ty AN1A W
fashion the sledge with its edge Of steel
that batters the stone that grinds the
axe that cuts the wood that feeds the
fire that old Nick built


Temperance Pledge.-This Is the
smith that works with will 10 give
force 70 the blow that We quietly deal
to fashion the sledge with its face Of
steel that batters the stone that grinds
the axe that cuts the wood that feeds
the FIRE that old Nick built.


Eternal Truth.-Ikis is the spirit 50
gentle aud still. that nerves the smith
to work with . will 70 give force TO the
blows which we quietly deal 70 fashion
the sIedge With its face Of steel that bat
terra the stone that gunds the axe that
euts the wood that feeds the FIRE that old
Nick built
Year: 1876

Above them all lowered the gallant Ger
man ut their head. His sword was stained
deepest, his battle-cry rang clearest; there
was triumph in the keen flash of his eye
if not the victor's triumph, the triumph Of
duty done. Three times he led his willing
men to the charge. Three times they
were forced back by superior numbers.
For numbers began to tell. His horse
was shot under him. His head was laid
open by sabre-stroke. Jaquette, the
Adjutant of the Delaware Regiment,
bound up the wound with his scarf, and
besought him to withdraw from the fight.
Without needing the appeal, De Kalb led
the charge on foot. Wound followed
wound, but he held his ground desperate
iy. At last, concentrating his strength in
final charge, Cornwallis came on. The
Marylanders broke. DE Kalb fell, bleed
ing from eleven wounds, still at this SUI
preme moment strong enough to cut down
a soldier who was aiming bayonet at his
breast. "The rebel General, the rebel
Generalr' shouted the enemy, as they
caught sight of his epaulettes. Spare
the Baron dc Kalb," cried his Adjutant
Dubuysson, vainly throwing himself upon
his body and trying TO shield it with his
own from the thirsty bayonets. He spoke
to hearts hardened by the fierce spirit of
battle. The furious English raised the
helpless warrior from the ground, and
leaning him against a wagon began to
strip him. At this moment CORVALLIS and
his suite rode up. They found him al
ready stripped to his shirt, and with the
blood streaming from eleven wounds. II
regret to see you so badly wounded. but
am glad to have defeated you" said the
victorious General, and Immediately gave
orders that his brave antagonist should be
properly cared for. For three days his
strong frame struggled with death. Du-
buysson watched by his bedside. English
officers came 10 express their sympathy
and regret. Soldier to the last, his thoughts
were with the brave men who had faced
the enemy so gallantly al his command.
and just before he expired he charged his
faithful Adjutant to give them his "thanks
for their valor, and bid them m affection
ate farewell" On the 10Th he died, three
days after the battle. The Masons Of the
British army took part in his funeral. and
buried him with Masonic rites. Gates an
nounced his death to Congress in terms
of warm admiration, and Congress voted
monument to his memory, which has
never been erected.-TAs Attoatic.
Year: 1876

What we need is higher and more
eXacting public morality, severe judg-
ments upon lapses in honorable conduct,
sharper self criticism, the elevation of the
tone Of business conduct, the private 50.
cinl punishment OF political offenders,
and the denial to man of leading seat
in the church or in society who does not
come with clean hands, The only Ques


ton is, how arc we to do the things re.
quired So long as the rich man--no
matter how bad his public lite, no matter
that he may be known to every member
OF the church as u brbc.takcr and public
pIundcrer-is received with open arms in
any church to which he offers himself for
membership, how can we expect higher
tone in business, social, or public life ?
Now, to our thinking, the very basis of
ali our present private and public rotten
ness has its seat in the dishonesty of the
churches. There are but few of our
readers who do not know as well as we
do, that the shortcomings of the poor
members of churches are visited with
stern punishment, while the sins of the
rich members are passed over in silence.
We remember case which made n SEN
sation some twenty-five years ago. A
woman was brought up for discipline in
the old John Street Methodist Church,
She was charged with the reading of
novels. She admitted her heinous
offence, and was either censured or ex.
PEELED, we forget which. A low fellow
among the members asked her who were
the publishers OF the novels which she
read. She answered that the publishers
were the Harper Brothers. This low
fellow moved that the lIarpers, who
were members Of the church, be disci-
plined for publishing novels. He was
"sat upon" Immediately by the whole
body Of deacons. There was one law for
the poor woman and another for the rich
publishers. So long as the churches are
corrupt and subservient, can we expect
to see high standard of honor among
business men, faithful performances of
duty by public officers, or a higher social
tone? While the teachers of morality
bow them down in worship before the
Golden Calf, can they expect their pupils
to do otherwise IN Y. Dispatch.
Year: 1876

Forty centuries may look down upon
us from the pinnacle of modern civiiza.
tion without discovering q man bold
enough to hit woman on the toes with
tacbhammer while she is directing him
how to put down carpet.
Year: 1876

1t has been said that IL truly innocent
person will never be an object of suspi-
cion, but we defy an angel to carry u
black vinegar bottle around ncighbor.
hood in which is located saloon, and
not have public opinion divided as to its
contents.
Year: 1876

The committee which is TO represent the Produce
Exchange at the next annual meeting OF the National
Board Of Trade days ago requested the Chamber
OF Commerce, the New York Board OF Trade the I'm
porters and Grocers' Board OF Trade and the Cheap
transportation Association 20 unite With IN inviting
the National Board 70 meet in this city The importers
and Grocers Board OF Trade referred the matter It's
Executive Committee with power, and yesterday the
committee met and voted TO join In the invitation.
Year: 1876

San Francisco advices report that the Of $50 900
shipped for the East at San Francisco to-day
The discount silver is from per cent, and
causes much inconvenience At meeting of merchants
yesterday discuss the question committee was ap-
pointed to report Saturday general conviction
prevails that the discount will increase unless some
outlet be found for silver.