smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1871

news telegram from Washington
three or four days ago, viz:


1.-THE President and others are
astounded at General Sherman's
speech in New Orleans. While the
X. X. bill was under discussion the
General was constant attendant,
and expressed himself strongly on
the subject. He was in favor Of the
most extreme measures. His speech
is generally regarded as a bid for
nomination for the Presidency"


1t is of course the easiest thing in
the world to be mistaken, and especi-
ally in such matters, where one must
depend entirely on reports Of whose
correctness he has no personal knowl-
edge; but at present writing, looking
at it in the best light visible here,
we are compelled tod0ubt veeVQpoh
whether Gen. Sherman ever sah
anything like what Us attributed %
him. The sentiment don't sound
like his, nor the words either. And
if he did make such speech, the
general press dispatches should have
had more to say about it. We must
wait for further evidence before TAX
ing this new view of the hero of the
March to the Sea.


And now as to the facts about these
Ku Klux outrages in general. We
have published nothing but what we
still believe to be true. The Demo
cratic denials of the statements affect
nothing. The Democratic papers
would deny even their lord and
master Satan himself for the sake OF
their Southern rebel friends-merely
from the force of habit, If not from
pure love of falsehood. Among the
regular Press dispatches just received
is one stating that reports OF ku
Klux efforts to prevent the enforce.
| ment of the Laws in the Southern
States are continually received at the
Revenue Department in Washing
ton. We believe these dispatches to
be true. We believe thatNa disor-
ganized and lawless state of affairs
exists in many parts Of the South,
rendering life and property unsafe.
Considering the time and the circum-
stances, one must expect that such
would necessarily be the case, even
if there were no other proofs of 1t.
But tthereare proofs-ample, positive,
awful proofs. Therefore Congress
has provided whatit hopes will prove
remedy. Therefore the President
has issued his Proclamation to the
Ku Klux and their allies. We have
not the slightest wish to magnify
any report Of Ku Klux outrages, or
to believe any without fair evidence;
but being convinced of their existence
we most earnestly hope that the
perpetrators may be duly punished
and peace again secured by the secur-
ing Of entire safety for every citizen,
whatever his political or other views,
in every part of our common country.
Year: 1871

itself Never, as body, have they evinced
a spirit of vindictive revenge since the final
triumph of AppOmattox. 1t was fair field
and a gallant fight. Honor to the victor.
charity to the vanquished. This is the
noble catholic spirit and broad liberality of
the army of freedom to-day. Whatever
politicians may tell you, there is no strife
in their hearts, no malice, no revenge; there
is no hostility to the South, but, on the con-
trary, kindly feeling of pity for their suf-
ferings soldierly respect for their courage
and an earnest desire that their new life
may be fraught with plenty and benefcence
But let this charity be not misunderstood
Though the army of liberty be chivalric
and generous, yet it has on record a solemn
oath that traitor ground shall never again
drink up the blood of the valiant Fealty
and truth and good faith and honest fidelity
to the government that guards us. This is
their belief. While on the one hand they
cherish no spirit of revenge. on the other
they will not, under the guise of compla-
cency, compound the crime of treason, or
by silence honor the spirit of a dishonored
rebellion. Under the light of these new in
1uences, let us also remember that there is
no such thing in the world as a reward for
heroism. 1t is above barter and beyond price.
and the attempt of politicians to beguile
the soldiers of the country, to incite their





their eyes petty positions, to put in open
market their gallant services, and by means
of such agencies to be themselves borne into
office, is to-day the most shameless dema-
gOgism seen since the days of Juvenal.
The country expects better things from her
soldiers than that they go about like men-
Gicants begging for office or position as a
price for their services. 1t is our duty to
labor for peace; it is the mission of the
f,f h.,
knows no shame.


The Grafton was listened to with close
attention throughout, and at the end
Colonel Hawes was warmly applauded.
The exercises were most pleasantly sand
wiched with poem by Henry II. Brownell,
of Rhode Island, after which Rev. DR..
Montgomery INDUCED in an eloquent and
merited eulogy upon the character, patriot
ism and virtues of the late lamented Ad-
miral Farragut.


The crowning event OF the whole affair
was grand banquet at the Ocean House
this evening. The company did not sit down
until half past ten o'clock or later, and
when the inner man had been appeased with
food and drink there'wer sentiments and
speeches, which lasted until long after mid
night. General Sheridan sat at the head of
the table and did the honors. and Major
Montgomery acted as toast master. General
Mcdowell responded to the toast of the
Z" President" F" at tedious length: Governor
Padelford answered for Little Rhody;"
Alexander II. Rice, of Boston, for the Army
of the United States" and Admiral Bailey
for the Navy" A call was made for Sheri-
dan, and he responded briefly, amid fire.
quent Interruptions of applause. 1t was
very long after midnight before the popping
of champagne corks and the speeches
ceased, and when the company broke up
everybody seemed pacifed, satisfied and
gratified with the hilarity and variety of the
day's festivities
Year: 1871

The grasshoppers are getting pretty nu-
merous in different parts of the country.
One of them thought to stop in Rhode
Island a day or two ago, but by a slight
miscalculation as to the distance, skipped
II
Year: 1871

A Philadelphia young lady who appeared
at the naval ball, Cape May, on the fourth
of July, enjoys the distinction of having a
dress made entire of white lace, which was
purchased in Brussels at a cost of about
seven thousand dollars. 1t is kept in an
air tight case, and the sunlight is never al
lowed to fall upon it. The young lady will
undoubtedly create sensation before the
season closes.
Year: 1871

-
The Louisville Courier Journal is exert
ing its influence to create sound senti-
ment of nationality in Kentucky. In q
recent issue it proclaimed


"All Of us are American citizens, hold
ing common country, and having joint
lease upon the future-good or III, as we
make it.


"We maintain and have always main
tanned that the people of the North and
the South are precisely alike. There is
not trait that is general in the one sec
tion that does net exist either in an active
or dormant form in the other section. -
There are differences of habit, perhaps,
which are fixed by occupation and climate,
and differences likewise in customs, which
belong to varying provincial conditions.-
But these differences are trivial when con-
sidered with regard to the homogeneity of
the nation. The people of Charleston and
Boston cannot be told apart. The old
gable about the Puritan and the Cavalier
was, in short, pure vanity.


"There may be some genuine Puritan
blood in Massachusetts, and there may be
some genuine Cavalier blood in South
Carolina but elsewhere the two currents
have so mingled themselves, and have
been so crossed and swollen by other tides
OF race, nationality and life, that the
smallest traces of origin can no longer be
perceived. One might as well undertake
to separate the particles Of water that
compose the great flood that sweeps down
the Mississippi Valley, and to assign each
drop to the thousand springs and branches
that press the torrent onward to the sea,
as try to mark line where Puritanism
leaves off and Cavalierism begins, and to
say which is pure blood and which is
tainted.


"There are visible State lines. They
should be preserved There are imaginary
sectional lines. They should be forgotten.
But first of all it is essential that robust
American sentiment, not a sentiment of
nationalism, but of nationality, should be
constructed, and in order to effect this we
must moderate our conduct and compose
our counsels, forming ourselves upon the
alignment of universal tolerance and eman-
cipation of all men, spiritual amnesty
for Federals and Confederates alike


That is the true doctrine to lay down for
the Southern Democracy, and it ought in
deed to animate all parties in the land.
Many Of our most distinguished statesmen
prior to 1850 devoted their entire public
lives mainly to the promotion of broad
and vigorous national feeling that, recogni-
zing the utility of State organizations,
should on large and general questions hold
them always subordinate to the national
authority. The war practically establish
ed this cardinal principle. But it remains
to give it abiding moral force by preach
ing it constantly to the people and to po-
ltical parties. In this useful work the
Kentucky paper mentioned can accom-
plish much and deserves great credit for
what it is already doing.
Year: 1871

WOMAN AND HER CHARMs.--Does your wife or
daughter ever call on you for money to buy new
dress or bonnets You supply their wants with
pleasure, OF course But now they are sickly--iee-
bic and emaciated and always grunting and COM
planning when you go home. Now gladden. their
hearts by sending to the drug store and procuring
bottle of English Female Bitters, which will soon
restore them to health.
Year: 1871

The death Of Leacis Lindsey was re-
ported on the streets this morning. A color of
authority was given the rumor from the fact
that the flag of the Custom House was lowered
soon after being raised this morning. Lindsey
has been sick, and is so yet, but did not die
this morning, as reported.
Year: 1871

THE HAIR COLORING PREPARATION
D0OMED.-Beware OF bottled dyes in the shape of
silver hair dyes and sediment fluids. They arc all
pestiferous and dangerous. PHAL0N'S VITALIA
OR SALVATION FOR THE HAIR, perfectly pure,
transparent harmless and agreeable preparation, is
the only agent that will change grey hair 10 its
natural color without risk of any disgusting conss-


uences
Year: 1871

Milaoaukee, March LA very strong
southwest wind prevailed here last night,
and furious rain storm is raging in Min
nesota. All communication north of La
Crosse is stopped for the night. The Mis-
sissippi river is reported to be rising fast
Year: 1871

The alarm Of fire early this morning,
was caused by the partial burning of small
wooden building ON Seventeenth street, near
Marshall. The damage was very slight. The
alarm was given from box %.
Year: 1871

Dramatic Entertainment. The Jefferson
Literary and Social Club gave their annual en-
tertainment at the Monticello Hotel, Broad
street, last night. The attendance was large,
and was by far the most appreciative audience
we have ever seen assembled in this city. The
entertainment consisted of two farces, entitled
ellis Last Legs" and "The Artful Dodger -
After which, by general request, the occasion
was concluded in a soiree donsante, which was
kept up until the early morning hours.


We do not believe it proper or just to bring
amateurs and professionals into comparison,
but we do not exaggerate when we advance
that the amateurs of Jefferson Society were
superior in merit to most of the stock compa-
nies that have performed in Richmond. The
caste was admirable. Each individual showed
good deal of study and understanding. The
whole performance was spirited, exhibiting a
knowledge OF stage conventionalties and
dramatic talent OF high order, seldom seen
even among professionals.


Where all did and acted so well, it would be
most difficult to discriminate. The pressure on
our columns to-day preclude more extended
n notice.


Altogether, we are indebted to the ladies
and gentlemen of Jefferson Literary and Social
CLUB for most excellent performance, and we
but express the desire of large portion of the
community, in asking repetition of it.


BriefS.-An extension costing $3.50 600
is to be added to the Lunatic Asylum at Will
liamsburg.


The Assembly committee charged with the
purchase of a site for new penitentiary visi-
ted the Bellevue Arsenal property few days
since, and were much pleased with it.
The Hastings court was not in session to-
day.


A committee of the General Assembly left
the city this morning ona pleasure trip to
md xuill osf &Iol
prior to their return.


People are making preparations to plant
good many shade trees this Spring. 1t is a
good sign.
Year: 1871

being the bill to provide for the organiza-
ton of the militia, came up, and was post
poned for sufficient time to permit the
taking up, out of their order, of several
House bills, which were read second
time and ordered to engrossment
Year: 1871

Apache question in short order We believe too, that the War Dspartnent fully under stands the question and is inclined to do the right thing in this crisis The trouble is with the mistaken philanthropsts of the East, who have not the most remote conception of the Apache character. and who exercise bane- ful influence upon the Administration. The eff feet of their policy is terrible on this far West border and thsSe men who are pleading for soft measures with the Apaches are guilty of the blood of the murdered pioneers of Arizona and New Mexico. It cannot be possible that the Administration osa much logger maintain It's present position or the Indian question in Arizona in the face of the terrible evidence that is continually thrilling the whole country with horrer. A change mustt come sooner or later. May itcome upeediIy-for every day g delay costs human life,
Year: 1871

himself ana when they stopped him he confessed
the murder What " more sir, the dog appeared
AGAIN the day he was hung and went after him TO
the gailows.b thanked her for this canine legend,
and trusted no one would murder poor Ehgenie or
otherwise maltreat her in the ilfamed house. My
iaundress hoped not, but was evidently fur from
sunguine on the subject
Year: 1871

Even with the above favorable Communication rate
question very much whether II is advisable to en-
deavor to 20 to prison for the sake Of what can be
gained by good conduct while there.
Year: 1871

Ny LIFE A YAFoR.--How beautifully de-
scnptiye of life's short, ftful dream IS the fol-
lowing, from the pen fDr. Chalmers:


"The time in which live is but a small
moment Of this worlds history. It is fight
Of shadow; it is dream Of vanity; it is tho
rapid glancsof meteor It's a flower which
every breath Of heaven can wither ihio decay /;
il is a tale which as remembrance yanishes; it
Is day which the silence Of long night will
darken and oyershadow. In few years our
heads will be laid in tie cold grave, and the
green turf cover US. The children who come
after US will tread upon our graves they will
weep for us few days they will talk Of US
for few years; when our memory shall dis
appear from the face Of the earth, and not a
tongue shall be found TO recall it,
Year: 1871

Dalrymple to Visit the United States


Fears of the International Society


Centenary of Walter ScOtt-Banquet


Anticipated.


LONDON. August 2.-Donald Dalrymple,
formerly an eminent surgeon and physi-
clan, and now member of Parliament from
Bath, will, after the session of Parliament,
visit the United States for the purpose of
making study OF the American course of
treatment for the reformation of inebriates.


In consequence of the rumors as to the
intentions of the International Society, a
vessel, laden with petroleum, has been for
hidden to descend the Seine to ROuen.


Dispatches from Barcelona say four
agents of the International Society arrived
there and are amply provided with funds.


A grand banquet will be given in London
on the fifteenth instant in celebration of the
centenary of Sir Walter Scott. Hepworth
Dixon will preside, and it is anticipated
that 400 of the most distinguished people of
Great Britain and the Continent will be
present
Year: 1871

less advocate the removal of disabilities.
When these questions passed away finance
would claim attention. He argued strongly
in favor of paying the national debt as fast
as possible. 1t is the only way to keep up
the public credit.


He said: That Virginians thought too
much of politics. They should devote their
attention to the development of their natu-
raj resources. They had all the resources
of Pennsylvania, and could be equal to that
State. They want wise aud active men. and
should have faith in their State. He closed
with eulogy on Henry Clay, and the policy
of the deceased statesman. He was warmly
applauded. Most of those present were in
troduced to him
Year: 1871

The shreveport Gazette is the tirst paper
to mention cotton worms this season:


We were informed on Tuesday by a
planter living near Spring Ridge, in this
parish, that he has found cotton worms in
his cotton: Other planters in the parish
assure us that they have none, and express
the belief that it was grass worms our in
formant saw. We shall keep posted on the
question, and ask our planting friends in
the country to give us all the information
they can obtain on the subject.
Year: 1871

THE PANOCHE SILVER MINES
ReversiOn to the United States
CANNON EXPLOSION YESTERDAY
FOUR PERSONS KILLED
TREATMENT TO REFORM INEBRIATES
AN EMINENT LONDON SURGEON
FEAR OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
Defeat of the Decentralization Bill
THREATENED RESIGNATION OF THEIRS
TooMBs AT WHITE SULPHUR
CHARLESTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Victory Claimed by Both Parties
Year: 1871

The attempt to write down Gen.
eral Grant is the most silly thing
that any American ever undertook.
The Democratic papers denounce
him as no statesman and no gener-
al, snd a man of no capacity what
ever. This thing is too absurd.
General Grant was never defeated
In battle. Wherever he appeared
victory perched upon the beloved
old flag. II he isn't q good general
the world never had one; if he isn't
an efficient. faithful, honest and
competent statesman, then the
world never produced one. He is
doing for the people the best thing
that can be done for them. He is
paying of the debt incurred by the
rebellion n which his genius suppress
ed Shame on the loyal man VIII
will attempt to traduce Genera
Grant.
Year: 1871

Reader, compare your life and its aims, as
directed by yourself, by the following ; then
see which is the better of the two:


81 live for those who love me,


For those who know me true,
For heaven that shines above me,
And waits my coming too;


For the cause that needs assistance,
For the wrongs that lack resistance,
For the future in the distance,


And tho good that cau do"
Year: 1871

The instance OF the baggage mag
ter who lost his sight by daily
reading upon his route for years is
only too common, in a relative de-
gree. The constant motion of the
body, though very slight, makes
the effort OF the eye to follow the
line very severe and weakening.


And yet there is hardly busi-
ness man in the city who takes
car Of any kind or carriage without
running over al entire news spaper
or magazine in the worst of type
Year: 1871

An item published in number of papers
makes the impres,lon that he people OF the
Shenandoah Valiey are III favor OF repudiating
the public debt. We cannot speak for other
counties, but as far as Shenandoah is con-
cerued it is not true. We do not know one
prominent man in the county who is 10 favor
of Reputation, and 40 candidate endorsing it
has had he effrontery TO Insult our people by
asking their support The State of Virginia
is able to pay her debt, and to repudlae it
would be to repudiate her honor. We have
40 hesitancy in saying that We cannot support
mao for Office who, in advocating repudla-
ton, gives evidence Of his want Of apprecia-
tlon of moral honesty.


The idea that the State is not in honor
bound to pay her debt because she cannot be
legally compelled to do so, is one unworthy oi
consideration. Ii we are to disregard all moral
obIigatlons, and TO expect our delegates to the
| Legislature to act in violation OF the plalne:s
dictates of moral honesty, We certainly snouio
uoi expect our best men TO accept the position
| Shenandoah asks no such sacrifice IRON thos'


who propose to represent her In the next Gen
eral Assembly"
Year: 1871

Chicago, Nov. 20.-The grand jury
closed its labors to-day. They indorse
and commend the action of Mayor Mason
in calling to his aid the services of General
Sheridan, and consider that the thanks of
the community are due to General Sheridan
for the efficient aid rendered by him to the
regular police in the emergency caused by
the late fire.
Year: 1871

others. He must look out for them him
self, and in doing so must himself provide
the means for their safe custody. This
lesson of Chicago should be of immediate
service, not only to public organizations,
but to every business man. Public and
private records form large portion of the
wealth of every community, and should
not be recklessly jeopardized.
Year: 1871

LIKE LEAVES IN WINTRY WEATHER.
The leaves have fallen from the trees in.
the Capital Square, and now lie silent and
scattered on the pale and sickly grass, an
evidence of the neglect of those who receive
pay for keeping this place in order.
Year: 1871

We suppose everybody who lives in 6
city has sometimes wondered what those
curiousIy painted images are made Of
that stand by certain shop doors, with d
bunch Of cigars in one hand, while they
invite the customers to enter with the
other. Some of them are as hideous as
they are disgusting, and we often wonder
why such leering, vulgar images are
used to attract customers.


Sister Brown was one of the primest
and most correct maiden ladies, but she
was very curious, and prone to crafty
her uquirng mind to the utmost, and
that was why we were all glad when she
met with the following c0ntretemps.


She was going home from an evening
lecture, rather late at night for a single
lady to be upon the street alone, when it
occurred to her that it would be a favor
able opportunity for her to examine the
new Indian image that had been set up
on the street, and which had puzzled her
a good deal.


She had often asked of what was il
made, but had received no satisfactory
answer, and had determined, when an
opportunity did present itself, to examine
the curious figure,


The 0pportune moment had arrived
Sister Brown looked in. every direction,
aud feeling certain she was not observed,
advanced toward what she supposed TO
be the image, standing in the shadow OF
a deep recess, but unfortunately, was a
policeman.


Sister Brown gave him punch, ,piuched
him, then gave another punch, oil of
which the policeman bore in silence.
Then she attempted to take his hand to
feel for the cigars, when to her horror,
he returned the pressure with righr good
will. The a.toniShment Of the maiden
lady can be imagined but not described,
when a grum voice cried out


"Sister Brown, what do you want Of
me?"


The policeman said he had seen a good
many folks travel, bur he never saw a
woman measure the ground as Sister B.
did when she went round the corner.


She was cured of her investigating
spirit, greatly to the relief Of the neigh,
borhood where she resided, for the po
liceman described her examination Of his
portly person in n manner that turned
the poor woman to great ridicnle.


Sister B. says when she looks at shop
windows now, if there is anything she
hates its lnjins and the perlice.- Youths
Coopanj0n.