smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1871

Ne shall have no remorse, or regret
Tor act Of our own.. but will each.
day grow stronger in welI-doing.


He is ready to begin life in ear
Iost. He has studied. He has
passed from an apprentice to the
freedom Of the workshop. He can
now instruct others and suggest TO
those who are trying to reach
position he is fitted to enter upon.
No more an apprentice, but ever a
student.


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We, too, are ready to enter up
on tie new year and its duties
This may be our last Saturday
Night But for those We love, we
wish it were. The rough tools Of
the apprentice have been used-we
are ready to enter another room to
continue labor ct any time. Til
we are called We shall work here
more and more earnestly. Per-
haps those we love will be ready
to enter upon the new year of ex
istence with y. That will be
happiness, for it is not so pleas



ant to work alone!


Sometimes, as to night, we can
hear the workmen in the grand
workroom beyond our apprentice
ship! Sometimes they come and
tell US all about what they are do
ing, and what for, and who for
Sometimes they come, or one comes
from their number, and tell us that
all we write is read Over There as
here-that sometimes we write
words which are read by those who
have gone before, and they look
sad till they read the better ones,
which are more from the heart
than the head-the only ones that
have weight in the beautiful Eter
nal.


But this much we know. The re
is An apprenticeship here, there is
great workshop there. All these
great inventions are planned there
suggested to US here, and thus
we work with those who work with
US, though often we know it not
We do not create thoughts. God
alone is the creator. II we pause
in our work or writing to think OF
and within ourselves, we cannot
think. We must keep step TO pro
gress. It will be glorious working
there. Eternity is no resort for
idlers. There will be other duties
than singing hymns aud walking
in professions. Each of us will
live, and work, and be made use
full in the new year to the new life.
There will be no prison-pen of fire
to consume in spite, in the grand
work room Of the Eternal.
Our friend is confident that with
the new week and the New Year
he will enter upon new life. He
has been told SO. His reason tells
him SO. Tue work there Is to bo
tells him SO.


So shall we oil work Over There.
The poor beggar whose heart is
good will be at work there--while
The rich person whose heart is not
good will be taught and schooled
till it is. We all shall be busy in
the Industrious future. We shall
go as on the wings of the wind /,
with plans, thoughts, ideas, sug
gestions, inventions--with love,


mercy, forgiveness, humiliation,


and lessons the religion Of Christ


more than of man, till in time the


world will be better, and the mil


lions Of worlds God has, as he ha g


this, shall be better, and better,


and better, and better, as we shall


earnestly strive to be from this


blessed Saturday Night --'BRIcK'


PoMERoY.
Year: 1871

At the Old Stand, corner King and Bethel Streets


Large stock OF OIL Shocks and all kinds CoopHring
Materials constantly hand. He hopes by attention
business to merit continuance Of the patronage which he
has heretofore enjoyed and for which he his
thanks. Ism
Year: 1871

From the Atlanta Post


A friend at Nashville, who occasionally
uses about the Capitol, writes that there is
great diversity of opinion as to the proper
rate Of taxation, and intimates that 40 cents
on the one hundred dollars worth Of prop
erty will probably be agreed upon as a COM
promise between the advocates of a heavy
reduction and those who urge standard
necessary to meet the urgent and press
ing wants of the State. We hope not.
With as much selfshness as other peO-
pie, our first impulse when the Legislature
met was to Join the clamor for iOt0 tGreS,
but subsequent thought and reflection have
satisfied us that the rate provided in the
committees bill, printed on another column,
Is as far down as we ought to 90 at this
time, and in this we think we but agree
with large majority Of the taxpayers of
our section. We would not presume to
shape or to misrepresent public sentiment
in reference to a question in which the pro-
perty and industry of every substantial citi-
zen is involved. We are ali alike inter
ested in keeping up the character and credit
Of our State. ant,. speaking for our own peo-
ple, We are confident the burden of taxa
ton. however hard it may seem for the
time, viii be cheerfully borne rather than
that the shadow of suspicion or taint should
rest upon the good faith and integrity OF
the Commonwealth. We believe the views
on this particular subject enunciated IN Gov.
Browns message are correct and incontro-
yertible, and that the people of the State
generally and irrespective of party approve
and viii endorse them whenever the oppor-
tunity occurs.
Year: 1871

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9,-There was meeting
of the cotton dealers of this city yesterday
to consider the project of forming cotton
association, for the purpose of inducing
planters TO send their cotton here for sale,
and buyers from the East and Europe to
come and purchase and to make this city a
large cotton market. A committee was ap-
pointed to draft articles of association and
report at an adjourned meeting on Wednes-
daY next.
Year: 1871

ONE of the curious features of the New
York election was the defeat of Hon. Horatio
Seymour for the Assembly by Tom Fields,
one of the most corrupt men of all the cor
rupt ones who have brought disgrace upon
the Democratic party in New York. The
telegraph brings intelligence this morning
of the arrest Of Fields to answer for his cor
rupL acts in connection with the Tanmany
ring.
Year: 1871

to allow any such assumption. The most
dangerous enemies OF the schools we ap'
prGhend are those who Just now want to
pile tax upon tax, burden upon burden,
Pelion upon Ossa-until the load becomes
so Overwhelming that the people of the
CitymAy be driven to choose between the
overthrow oil the system and taxation that
Is uncomfortable. In that direction
is the only danger 10 the public
schools Of this city and it is as the
warm friends Of the schools that we urge
caution in laying OH the tax.paying com.
munity fresh burdens for their enlarge
ment. We conceive that the raising of
the money that absolutely must be raised
in the next five years for conducting the
city schools, and for erecting the buildings
that are needed, and are sure to be ordered
will impose MI The strain on the patience
Of the property holders of the city, which
it will be prudent TO risk; and we trust
that IL few gentlemen who have fastened
on the schools like leeches, and whose
constant cry like that Of the hore.leech's
daughter Is "giveW will not be allowed
to set themselves up as the only friends the
schools have, nor be allowed to dictate to
the tax payers Of the city how much they
shall give or how it .shAll be given for
their support. We beg the members of
the Board Of Education TO remember that
they are the agents of the community
in this matter; and not the agents of the
leeChes.
Year: 1871

bENINHIUNi Wa July D.
The commencement exercises of the
Virginia Military Institute took place to.
day There was 40 graduates in the
academy and Z in the special school. The
exercises wound UP with grand ball
given by the cadets in the Mess Hall of
The Institute.
Year: 1871

After the Dreadful weather OF last week yesterday
was an immense relief, and while the saints kept
up their accustomed practice OF betaking them
solves to the house of their God many sinner, who
had been beguiled from mis- home by clear sky
and comparatively cleanly Streets allowed himself
to be further drawn by the magic spell Of the church
bells and by memories OF q God fearing childhood
within the sacred precincts OF the temple. The
Kindness OF Providence in regard TO the weather,
therefore, though it may have tempted some OF the
harder cases among the reprobate into unusual
paroxysms Of sabbath breaking, was, on the whole,
favorable to the interests OF religion, and the
kingdom Of Heaven gained, doubtless, goodly
number OF promising citizens As night drew on
the Recording Angel perhaps, had to keep the
quilts OF his clerks driving fast and furious
In erasing Old scores of sins and In
scribing In golden letters In the Book OF
Life, he lately initiated members OF the
redeemed and ransomed band" However, there
Is little fear that he or his assistants Will ever have
to complain OF very long continued spell Of
overwork. Altogether yesterday was In every way


successful sunday, and the hearts OF pastors must
have indeed, thrilled with Joy as they gazed upon
the earnest faces OF their numerous and attentive
audiences.
Year: 1871

Atelegram from San Francisco. dated
April 9th, contains the information
that the jury in the case of Laura d.
Fair, the murderess of A. p. Crittenden,
brought in verdict of murder in the
first degree. The jury were out forty
minutes. Till within the last week.
such verdict was not looked for. but it
is approved By nine tenths Of the com.
munity aud is looked upon as
a just vindication of the law and
a rebuke to the doctrines put
forth in the defense of the case The
prisoner is said to have been unmoyed
when taken from the court room. the
only perceptible difference being that
she was somewhat paler than usual.
Year: 1871

scMi-WEEKLY sun, So A YEAR.
OF the came size anu general character a,
THE WEEKLY, bat with q greater variety OF
miscellaneous reading, and furnishing the news
TO It's subscribers with greater freshness because
IL comes twice week instead Of once only.
Year: 1871

To-day we will have among us large
number of the stockholders Of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Company, and we take pleasure in well
coming them to our city. We take pleasure
in congratulating them upon the success OF
the great thoroughfare with which they
are connected. We remember when quite
boy, when the people of this county
were thrilled with the scream of the iron
horse, as he came laundering through our
hills and along our valleys. Previous TO
that time, weeks were required to accom-
plish what now requires only hours.


The original stockholders, with whose
money this great line of railway was con-
strueted, deserve the thanks of the c0un-
try for the liberality with which the re-
sponded to calls made upon them, and the
managers deserve much credit for the
high standard to which they have brought
the road. Not perfect perhaps, by any
means, yet the road has been constantly
improving, and stock in it is worth more
to-day than ever before, and is rapidly APP
preciating i'm value. The stockholders have
received very littlein the way of dividends,
yet they have the proud satisfaction of
knowing that they have contributed ma
teralIy to raising our beloved East Ten
nessee, from the estate of a wilderness
to its place in the line of civilization.


We trust wisdom and harmony may
mark their deliberations. of to-day, and
Al. 4 Vuil hn done
with eye single to the prosperity of our
section, and to building up its interests,
which depend in SO large degree upon
the efforts and management of this
rOad
Year: 1871

A NEW ORDER OF THE GARTER.-Seve-
raj young ladies of New York few days
ago accompanied gentleman friend to
witness an exciting game of base ball, in
which he was to take an active part. The
young gentleman had forgotten his belt,
and much to his annoyance, his pantaloons
kept hitching toward his pedal extremi-
ties. Que of the young ladies, more
thoughtful in cases of emergencies than
most of her sex, suggested in whisper
that her three friends-there were four of
them in all-should each contribute one of
their red, white or blue Gas the case might
be- garters to make up belt for Char
ley" AS only women or the blushing
maidens know how, each divested herself
of silken elastic, which they clasped to-
gether, making q variegated base ball belt
for Charlie" who had nothing to say, but
blushingiy encircled himself with the
newly invented ball belt.
Year: 1871

We hear startling news from Copper Ridge,
which, if true, will bring new life TO that
hitherto not over lively region. The rural pop
ulation are represented as in great fever OF e1
element over the fabulous deposits OF mineral
wealth which are aboat to be opened to them.
They are exploring the caves and digging up
the ground in every direction. Old Billy Jett
was compelled, by an order not to be misunder-
stood, to clear his farm of the money diggers'
the other day in sheer self-defense. John Mat,
lock show, the lead at Heiskelrs Station, and
claims O have known the location of the cave
which is ceiled with it, and sparkles like thou
sand diamonds, for eighteen years, but he won.
tell. The old darkey that first discovered 1t
sixty or seventy years ago, is long since dead,
and no man is now positive as to the exact To-
cation except John and perhaps one other man.
However many can trace it through the knobs
by ''peach tree switches and such like satanic
machines, and every body knows just where IL
ought to be.
Year: 1871

One day while clerical gentleman"
from down East was saying grace at the
table of gentleman in Fordham, Frank,
the youngest of his flock, aged three, did
not like the notion of keeping quiet so
long time, and finally, being unable to
wait any longer, burst out, with, "Wait
till det a drink of water, and den you
tan pray all you want to-"
Year: 1871

This compound is a never-failing cure for this ter
rible disease How many diseases have their in
the blood-diseases which have been treated vainly
for If the blood alone is purified in most
health and happiness will return. Dr. Fowers
Compound acts especially upon the virus in the blood
causing in time the disappearance of the hideous
Sores and restoring the skin to beautiful appearance
the eye clear and sparkling, and the whole human or
ganization becomes healthy.
Year: 1871

Having become satisfied after thorough inyes- tigation that Elastic Sponge, as now and lately is one of the best of all the sub- stitutes for curled har for many if not most uses in upholstery, we have accepted the agency of 1t, and intend to make it hereafter speciality in our business. The objections which have been made to it and which it is well known we ourselves have thought were well founded, we have ascertained cannot be urged against the article as now per- fected. The process of manufacture has been en- tirely remode1ed under the advice and superin- tendence of one of the most eminent chemists of New England. New chemical and mechanical ap- pliancies have been introduced in cleansing crude sponge, and in charging it with glycerine with be said to be chemically pure. There is absolute ly nothing in it but the clean fibre of sponge and chemically pure glycerne.

 The objections to Elastic Sponge being thus re- moved there remain it's undisputed merits which which certainly entities it to be considered of the most valuable it is one of the most curious and interesting of late discoveries. Chief among these merits is that it is proof against moths, the great scourge of the business and against all other insects. Then it's elasticity is permanent, based as it is upon the on-evaporable property of glycerine and it's indestructibity of sponge fibre. We have always been satisfied upon these two points which are the essential requisites in such materials The evidence is now equally clear that it is wholesome and sweet. It is certainly light and soft, easy to manipulate, and cheap enough for all except the lowest class of goods. For cushionins of Churches, Theatres, Public Halls, Railway Stations. Omnibuses, Carriages, Steam and Horse Cars and the ike it will prob ably be found everything considered, the best ar ticle in use. For all uses, and especially for bed ding, we are now prepared to recommend the pub lie to give it fair trial we ourselves intend to do. We are ready also to answer enquiries, make estimates and take orders for every description of work in Sponge as well as to supply the trade the article in Bales

 HALEY, MORSE CO,

 All Washington St., Boston. Sole Agents for New England. S-4w
Year: 1871

The maxim that the voice Of the people the voice of d
vnty, may, in be open doubt but the tes


mony honest and enlightened witnesses extending through


series years and all to the purport wort hy of
credence admits of question Upon such testimony the
reputation osette Stomach Btters antidote and
for many ailments is based During the twenty years
that has been before the world nnumerable preparations
intended compete with it, have gone up like rockets and
come the extingushed sticks. Meanwhile the pro
gress that incompatible tonic has been swift and steady


always upwards and onward like the eagles flight 1t In


roduced revolution in therapeutics and it proved to be
one of those sauary revolutions that cannot go backwards
To-day osetters Bitter is of the most popular remedies
IN Chrstendom and commands larger sale than any other
medicinal preparation domestic imported on this side OF
the Atlantic. As for dyspepsia, bilious disorders
nervous Affections general debility, and preventive of
epidemic ever it takes precedence of every other remedy
This fact should teach ambitious country dealers who
deavor to o their oa abortons the public in its stead
how futile their small attempts caoe the community must
necessarily Where the game fish have failed there is no
| cbonce for the " suckers~ octT
Year: 1871

New MAIL RoUrE.-From the West Coast Sig
nal, of October 18th, we learn that the people
of Humboldt county are moving to have several
new mail routes established, and among others
one from Weavervile to Hydesvle ola Douglas
City, Hay Fork and Yager Creek semi-week-
ly mail, says the Signal, over that route would
supply the needs of a large extent of country
which is fast assuming the importance it deserves
Just so. Mail service from Weaverville to Hydes-
vile, over the route men toned, is an imperative
necessity and has been for long time. Let Pc
ttions be circulated in this county, as well as in
Humboldt, asking the assistance OF Congressman
Coghan, and we have no doubt but that the De-
partment will look favorably upon the matter
and that our Congressman will do all he can to
have such post route established and mail service
commenced as soon as possible.
Year: 1871

BLACK BEARS are becoming very numerous in
this county. Archy Murphy, of Douglas City,
met one on the Hay Fork wagon road the other
day, and with commendable politeness stepped
into the brush giving Bruin the entire road.
Year: 1871

School TAX.-We learn that it will be neces-
sary for the Trustees to levy special tax on the
property in this school district, in order to keep
the Public Schools open eight months during the
present year, as required by law.
Year: 1871

School BALL.-By reference to our advertising
columns it will be seen that the Trustees of North
Fork School District propose giving Dancing
Party at that place on the evening of Tuesday,
November 7th. A balance is still due on the
new School House, and it is hoped that sniff
cient money will be realized at the Ball to pay
off this Indebtedness
Year: 1871

The Only safety Under Ground.


MILWAUKEE, Sept 27.-Late news from
the fire raging along the coast between
Msnitowss and Chicopee, state that the
flames were tapping up everything, sweep
ing houses, barns, stores and piers in its
course


Henry Marshall, of this city, who made
his escape through the fiery element
at the risk of his own life and his horses,
which were badly scorched, counted %
dwellings, and barns reduced to ashes.
The losses in Kewanee county will reach
quarter of million. The farmers are
burying their household goods in the
ground to save them from destruction.
as communication has been cut off the
exact situation cannot be learned, but it
is feared that unless rain sets in, the dam
age and perhaps loss of life will be fear
fuL The wells are all dried up, and the
lake is the only resort.
Year: 1871

In addition to the regular premiums for
model gelding and mare in harness on
Thursday the 4th day of the Fair Mr.. John
Cheathsm offers the following: A fine
buggy whip to the best broken mare and
gelding in harness and q fine pair Of driv-
ing gauntlets to the next best, besides
awarding to each contestant farm right OF
his ''patent farm gate" The test as to the
superiority of the harness stock will be
made by driving through two Of his gates
erected for that purpose in the ring.
Year: 1871

Some twenty-five years ago, Deacon
p, good citizen of Gloucester, Mass. +,
was taken i'll with fever. The doctor
was sent for, the good old deacon went
through with the fever, and there was
but little prospect of his getting well, he
was so weak. He was dreadful hun
cry ell the time, so much so that he used
40 dream of good things 10 eat, and
when he awoke and found it sll dream,
was terribly disappointed. The doctor
absolutely forbade his eating anything but
thin Cruel, and a small allowance even of
that Now, the deacon thought he might
as well die one way as another, and was
not going to be starved If he could help
it. Ole morning as he lay on his bed
half ssletp, he saw his wife pass through
the room with roast chicken, which she
was G ing to put in the closet of the room
adjoining, to keep for supper.


Ee quickly resolved to eat that fowl
himself, so when his wife returned, he
called her 20 his bedside and said ''that
he believed he could get some sleep if
she would lot enter the room during the
forenoon, and would also keep the chill
dreD from making any noise" To this
she willingly assented, and when
she left he made all the exer-
ton in his power 10 ''get up
and get" for the chicken. He was fear
fully weak, but hunger drove him on, aud
sfter q severe trial, and obtaining the
fowl, he crawled back to bed. Wasn't it
delicious, and didn't he roll the savory
morse.s under his tongue2 Nor did he
stop until all was eaten. What
10 d. with the bones was the
next thing. He was too weak to get up,
so be put them under his pillow and
quietly went to sleep, feeling much re-
freshed with his meal. When he awoke,
the doctor was there, who congratulated
his patent upon the marked improvement
In bis appearance, remarking ''thst he
knew tue medicine left the day previous
w,,uld have an astonishing good effect.


This made the deacon smile, ss well it
IL ght Now the wife thought that with
tae 5ctor's assistance, it would be cap
isl chance to get her husband up and
mske the bed. He protested against it,
but finally assente :, and the good woman
in pulling off the sheet pulled the pile of
bones TO the floor. If ever there was a
surprised femLe it was the deacon's
wife She locked st the deacon, and
the deacon looked at her, and finally told
his story. The listeners were borri-
fed, fearing that death would speedily
en-ue from such meal by a sick man.
"Don't trouble yourself about that, for
the chicken was all needed" said the
deacon, "and am going to have another
tomorrow, as tie ore ate to day has
had most astonishing effect" The
doctor protested against it, but it was of
no avail The deacon's dander was riz,
and by means of a generous diet he was
Up and about his business in ten days
time