smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1870

A NUMBER of young ladies and gentlemen of
Eureka, Humboldt county, are preparing to give
vocal and dramatic entertainment at that
place on Thanksgiving evening. We are almost
tempted to propose that the young folks of Wea-
verville try and get up something of this kind
for the approaching holidays. Rehearsals for
such entertainment would be pleasant pass
time for the long Winter evenings. But, of
course, our young ladies are too modest to ap-
pear in public, and our young men-we pity
them-too bashful. Such is not the case in 9TH
er places. We have known people to enjoy
themselves and please the public in this way.
Who will take the first step toward organizing
an Amateur Dramatic Association at this place.
Plenty of talent here if it can only be got at.
Year: 1870

THANKsGIvNG.-We have not, as yet, heard of
anything to take place here next Thursday, the
day set apart by the President for general thanks
givng--no t.even a dance. Verify, Weaverville
is fast becoming I" dead town" We suppose
our miners throughout the county will pass the
greater portion of the day prayng-for rain.
As for ourselves we never indulge in that lux
Year: 1870

DoN'r WoRRY.-We have been informed that
there are those who were seriously disappointed
simply because the County Printing was awarded
to Che TRINITY JOURNAL. We are not at all dis
composed thereby, and would suggest the peril
nency of two old saws "Falsehoods frequently
return to plague the inventor" and GO Curses,
like chickens, come home to roost."
Year: 1870

Politics continue tame, notwithstanding the
close proximity of the election, and there is no
exciting news from Europe So We can afford
to lock in at Reddick and Gillen's, and see what
is to be seen. Tho biggest stock of goods ever
brought to Ottawa" hardly comes up to the idea
one gets on locking over the new stock. 1t is
both the biggest and best. Hughey has dipped
largely into class of goods that our wealther
people have hitherto gone to Chicago to obtain.
Among these are notable, better class Of dress
silks. Paisley, Cashmere and Grape shawls silk
velvets, &c. They sell these down to cost now,
simply to build up trade for such goods in fu.
ture. The ladies will make note of it,
Year: 1870

THE CATHOLIC FESTIVAL, &C-Don't forget
the fair in aid of the sisters of mercy to be held
in this city during the coming week 1t should
be patronized by every one. The object of the
fair is to procure means to establish home for
the orphan children of this community. Too
much can not be said In praise of this good
work, and too much encouragement can not be
given to those engaged in it. We are fully as
sured that nothing will be left undone by those
in charge of the fair to make it pleasant for those
visiting it, and hope that the sisters of mercy
will in this case meet with the encouragement
from the public that their good work deserves.
Year: 1870

PAINTED UP.--The exterior and interior of
Ward & Spencer's meat maraet have been re-
painted in the highest style of the art. The
woodwork in the interior was thoroughly scrub
bed and cleaned and how is as c!csn and pretty
Is possible.
Year: 1870

THE FAsHIoNs.-The ladies must not fail to
go to Miss Mehans to see all the now and pretty
styles of goods in their line. They have very
large assortment of such goods as comprise Ia.
dy's wardrobe, and make it point to be up with
all the late fashions. Their goods, besides being
the very tip top of elegance and fashion, sre al.
ways cheap.
Year: 1870

VERY DANGERoUs.-Of late, on one or two
occasions, while passing up the new railroad
track from Madison street toward Lafayette, we
have found pretty large stones piled upon the
track-large enough to result in v.rv
serious consequences. Of course this is tbs
work OF lot of bad boys who make tbs
track their play ground Many of these boys are
Old enough to know much better, and others are
younger, and are so thoughtless as to be ire.
sPonsibIe for their conduct. In all these cases
their parents are to blame in the first place, and
some way should be devised to punish them for
permitting their children to run wild like 20
many young savages. The marshal ought TO
have power to arrest every boy found playing
upon the track or hanging on the cars These
boys should be put in Jail and their parents
heavily fined for every offense of this nature.
Year: 1870

Hon. G.. w. Mechanic is now
at home, and commences at once
the good work of. putting down
tile new party movement.


Is it not very strange that some
of our brethren will still try to
make the impression that McCra-
ME was refused his seat in Con-
gress on the ground of disqualifi-.
cation, or ineligibility. They must
read the proceedings Of Congress,
and all we ask of them is to deal
fair with us. MIR. McCranie was
refused his seat simply ON tho
ground Of supposed fraud in the
election ,yand nothing else. Sup
pose we had sent a sott-sheU, what
would have been the difference3
We ask Of you gentlemen to let
your readers know all the facts
The truth is there is only one
course for the South to pursue in
her national representation, and
that is, to send true men Or none
at all. If we send a man who
does not represent the sentiments
of the people, we can't under
stand how he could really repre-
sent us: It is a strange thing to
us that the very best men in the
country cau't represent the peo.:
pie. The objection urged against
him is that he has been a warm
and devoted friend to his country
Oh, what wonderful govern
ment! that the man, the least ac-
ceptable with the people, is tho
most acceptable in Congress, or
any other position. This policy
is at work in every corner of tho
South, and the Southern heart is
yielding for the sake of peace
This idea is fast bringing us to
nothing. 1t is effectually fasten-
ing upon the government the
whole reconstruction programme
When we send the right man to
Congress, and he is true to his
country and to his people, they
send him away, for no other petr-
pose than to make ats send 1cedker
one, one they can control. Some of
our people are becoming over
anxious about representation, for
it is worth nothing to us unless
it can represent us. Our doctrine
simply is, the right man or none.-


Claiborne Advocate.
Year: 1870

In the New Orleans Bulletin, of
the 9th ult., there appeared the
following communication the wri-
ter whereof is unknown to us. If
Mr.. McCranie is believed by his
people to possess one-half the
virtues ascribed to him by H., he
is in no great danger of being


crushed by the "six-cylinder'' of
the New Orleans Times. II. is
entitled, nevertheless, to the SIN
,cere gratitude of the TELEGRAPH,
and the friends who support it to
the republication of his letter I'M
modest as it may appear:


Your nei gh hbor-in-law, the Times,
under the pressure of some great
provocation invisible to the eye
of the general reader, speaks of
Geo. w. McCranie, Of Ouachita, in
terms Of disparagement and dis
praise. AS he is an esteemed
friend, I would respectfully ask
permission to correct any false i'm
preston which the inconsiderate
and ill-tempered attack. of the
Times might possibly leave. So
far from being the ignorant and
conceited person described by the
Times, I know him to be held in
estimation as high as any man Of
his age, 10y all that know him
we'll. He is candid, frank, truth
full, manly, brave and generous.
His tone Of thought and feeling
is elevated. He is large in mind
and heart. He is incapable of
any kind Of lncanness or of
any manner of dishonest Or dis
honorable action. In a word, he
is thoroughly a gentleman. and
is so held by all of that class who
know him. His character has
been tried and proven under a
variety of circumstances. His
career has been without a stain.


He hates vice in all forms and
when it is shown by public char
acters he rebukes it with much
severity. Timid and over prsl-
dent men may think that he is rash;
changelings may consider him
obstinate; trimmers and tricksters
may deem him impracticable, but
all who know. him feel that he is


worthy of confidence. 1 do not
know that he assumes the "cham-
pionship'' in his district, yet I
presume that the people there
respect him for his courage and
integrity, and that they have
something for him to do in their
behalf whenever villainous Con-
gress shall suffer them to exercise


their just function of self govern
| ment. ID.
Year: 1870

that will be able to sell the best class of goods
cheaper than inferior goods can be bought for
Dealing exclusively in but few lines Of goods, l have
the advantage over all other competitors, (who are
dealing in all branches of merchandise) irsm this
simple reason, that the most obtuse mind mind may
comprehend. | give my whole attention to these
classes Of goods, and, therefore, always have nice
selection and complete stock.


No lady or gentleman will be disappointed 10 not
getting what they want in my line, for | am con.
stanty receiving fresh snpples and latest styles of
goods from the city. Ladies wishing 10 fit them.
selves in SHOES can do so without being exposed
ia the vulgar stare Of every pas>er-hy. have the
rear Of my store fitted up expressly for ladies' where
they will be free from all intrusion.


My business, in the past, has more than met nv
expectations Uhanks to the public FOR their very
liberal patronage) and | am determined, for the
present year,to make il more of than ever,
If good and cheap goods is the secret Of success.


have constantly on hand a nice assortment
Year: 1870

just as we go to press the dispatches
state that there is we'll authenticated
rumor in London of the sudden death of
Louis Napoleon, Emperor of France, of
Appoplexy. This is probably true, as his
constitution has for years been such as to
make this event probable st any time. He
has gone to meet the thousands whom bis
act has hurried before him; aud then TO the
Judgment.


That his death will change the aspect of
the war, there is not the least doubt, and
that it may bring it to a speedy termination
will be the wish of every man.


Napoleon was probably the most perfect
embodiment. of the one-msn power Of any of
the crowned heads of Europe. 1t was for
this the First Napoleon fought, and to es-
tabIish and perpetuats this idea has the
dead Emperor taken his par. in the war
drama that n now being
enacted before the eyes of the
world. Death has stepped in to cheat VIC
tory of its glory, or perchance to prevent the
accomplishment of his purpuse. The people
of France may now take the reins of gov.
ernmens and force King William to declare
more definitely the position of Prussia and
her cherished idea in this war. Should it
be liberty and not desposism, the war mus.
certainly come to speedy close, for the
French will be with them. Tho direction of
affairs may fall upon the other branches of
government, and they still prosecute the.
war. Should Prussia conquer and attempt
TO establish her rule on French soil England
will persue her old time policy and step in
to prevent. In this event, this century may
not see the close of all the strife that will
follow. There is no doubt but that an effor,
will be made for peace. and deplomscy end
what has begun to be bloody war. A
few days at least will tell the story, and
we trast it will be for peace.


Time will not permit US to refer at length
so.she events of Napoleon's life, his career
in this country and the subsequent part he
has taken in moulding the destinies Of Eu-
rope. Should tie report of his death be
corroberated, We shall give more time and
space to this subject, which it is impossible
to do at this late hour, p. m.
Year: 1870

The Prince and Princess of Wsles are
unusually harmonious in their almost open
sympsthies with the French. The Princes
feeling is believed to rest on his great dis
like of his brother in law, the Crown Prince
of Prussia.
Year: 1870

Bell Bell Door Bells House Call Bells Burglar Alarm
Bell all by Electricity No should build or live in house
and understanding Teegraphc for
residence house complete and has not the chief Of modern i'm
proyenents without it. J.. HOLMES, Muray-st
Year: 1870

fanatical bigot who could for moment o,
tertain so unchristian @ thought with
regard to his church bells Tbot
Oft spoken Of place which is said
to be paved with good intentions
will be promenaded by just such men as
the sensational fanatic who spouts az the
Metropolitan Church, Washington, d. q
if there is not change of heart ere tLay
cross the river. Such is the eagerness NJ
Attorney General Hoar to sipnalize him
self, or for some reason not quite apparent
by arguing the legal-tender case which
was dismissed by the Supreme Court that
he looks favorably upon, il is said, the ot-
tempt of the Counsel for certain railroad
to have the Denning case reinstated in tbo
Supreme Court. It is said that the cor
porations are willing to pay Denninp bie
claim which is only few thousands and
also pay the lawyers in the case a bonns
to have the case reinstated. These rich
corporations and monopolies die hard, as
die they will in this case, as it is not proba
bic that the Supreme Court will hear AN
argument for its reinstatement and the
railroads will have to pay that coed old
fashioned money, gold, upon their bonds
issued prior to 1862. No one can get an
approximate estimate Of Attorney General
Hoar's ability as lawyer until he is seen
and heard in legal controversy with Lq,-
gers before the Supreme Court. He is
fourth rate and were it not for the ability
of his assistant, Mr.. Field, tie interests al
the Government would suffer fearfully. 1t
is bad as it is.
Year: 1870

The following receipt for raising potatoes
is worth the price of any paper for one
year to farmer who is short of manure.
It is as good as the superphosphate of
lime, and will not cost half as much. 1t
has been tried two years, and is good on
dry land:


''Take one cask of lime and shake it
with water, and then stir in one bushel
fine salt, and then mix il loan or ashes
enough that il will not become mortar; it
will make about five barrels. Put half O
pint in hill at planting. All manures
containing potash are particularly suitable
for the potato. Ashes contain more than
any other natural fertilizer, and should be
freely used and carefully saved. Any far
mer seeing the analysis of the ashes of
potatoes can readily imagine what fertil-
izers produce the greatest effect, and what
the plant most needh.
Year: 1870

The United States Commissioner of
mining statistics estimates the gold and
silver products of the mines of the United
States and territories for the year 1869,
st 63, 500, 900, which raises shout, but as
large as the sum is, the cotton crop was
worth five times as much and of this
gold and silver product it is doubtful
whether more than nine.tenths of its value
was not exhausted in cost of production
Mining. says Radical paper, is the hope
of the country.
Year: 1870

an heiress could be carried off. "You can
not do iG with safety" said the counsellor,
''but I'll tell you what you may do. Let
her mount horse and hold bride and
whip do you then mount behind her and
you are safe, for she runs away with you. !"
The next day the lawyer found that it was
his own daughter who had run away with
his client.
Year: 1870

In various portions Of the country, North
and South, celebrations are being held IN
honor of the ratification of the Fifteenth
Amendment. We opposed the passage OF
that amendment and the issues in this
State that Jed TO it, honestly and sincerely;
not because Of a hostility to the colored
people, which We have by the way, never felt,
but because the negroes, as race, were
not qualified for its benefits because it
was measure OF the Radical administra-
ton for perpetuating its power, and be-
cause, lastly, it was not only an interfer-
ence with the rights Of the States
to regulate suffrage for themselves but
was in direct conflict with the very
charter of our liberties,-a charter for
which white men fought and suffered, and
whose benefits we're the inalenable right
of their posterity. AS this amendment.
however, is O settled fact, made SO by the
Congress of the United States, and as it
is to inure-or expected to inure- t. the
benefit of the colored people, we accept
the result as we did that of the late war
faithfully, but under protest.


IL is lOE Lu0 LSWIJ
people to celebrate the ratification of this
amendment, and in their own way, and we
are sure there are but few of the white
race who would raise any objection to
their doing so, so long as the said celebra-
ton is conducted in accordance with the
requirements of peace. But in nine out
Of ten instances the object is less of ma
tional, than it is of party, affair. And
this is especially true here in the South.
Adventures from the North, allied with
few of the recreant sons of the soil, are
the prime movers in the affair, and the
Qualification Of the Fifteenth Amend
ment'' is surely and truly mass meeting
of the Republican party. The amendment
itself was made for party purposes; its rat
ifcation and celebration are for party pur-
poses, and its results VIII be made to ensure
party success.
Year: 1870

We are not advised what action, il
any, Governor STEVENSON has taken
looking to the selection of Commission.
ers to represent West Virginia in this
case. We confess that there is one gen.
tleman of high reputation and great
financial ability, whom, for the good OF
our State, we would like to see ap-
pointed on this commission. Without
at all disparaging the fitness of Others,
we believe Hon. J. NJ. BENNETT, OF
Lewis county, would bring to the dis
charge Of the important duties of this
position an extended and thorough
knowledge of all the details connected
with the Virginia debt which our side
cannot dispense with in a settlement.
Having held for many years the place
of Auditor of Virginia, he acquired
therein such complete information
touching the minutie Of the old States
business, her taxation, her appro-
priations, and the cost and contribu.
tion Of each section to the
State, as is possessed by no other man
in West Virginia. We are informed by
gentlemen in this city that he has given
this subject his attention for several
years, and that he has now in his pos
session exhaustive statistics of his own
preparing, which would greatly simplify
the difficulties pertaining to an adjust
ment. We have no idea that he desires
the appointment, for no one with a
just appreciation of its delicate respon-
sibilities could desire it, but knowing
him to be thoroughly West Virginian,
and recognizing the valuable assistance
his knowledge and experience would
enable him to render our people, we
express the hope that the Governor may
favorably consider the propriety OF
naming Mr.. BENNETT as one of the West
Virginia Commissioners.
Year: 1870

In the late canvass in New Hampshire
the Democrats tried change of tactics.
few days before the election, the
Democratic State Central Committee re-
solved to withdraw BEDEL, the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor, and sub
stitute FLINT, the candidate of the
Labor Reformers. BEDEL couldn't ex-
actly see it, and the old liners of the
party throughout the State were equally
oblivious. Anotable amount of demor-
alization ensued, and on election day a
goodly number of Democrats concluded
to abstain from voting because they
were undecided whether to support the
new candidate or stand by the old.
Those who did turn out divided their
votes; the Republicans stood sqarely
up to their own man, and the usual
Republican triumph ensued. From all
of which we infer that the strategy
which only succeeds in dividing the mi
nority, will never avail to defeat the
majority.
Year: 1870

THE Banking and Currency Commit
tee of the House of Representatives
have not been harmonious on the
LoUGHRIDGE resolution for an increase
of currency to the extent of fifty mil
lions. A majority of the Committee in
terpret is to require an issue of fifty
millions in greeubacks, and will report
bill for that purpose. The minority
favor adding that amount to the Nation
al Bank circulation, for the exclusive
benefit of the South aud West. The
bill of the majority will pot be reported
until next week.
Year: 1870

THE Reconstruction Committee has
been considering tho propriety of re-
constructing Tennessee, with view to
reinstating the handful of Radicals OF
that State in power. BUTLER has no
doubt of the authority of Congress to
furnish the necessary legislation, and
is probably equally clear as to the light
of Congress to take charge of the affairs
of New York or any other State that
may show a disposition to vote the
Democratic ticket.
Year: 1870

The entire Fire Department of Gin
cinnsti paraded the streets yesterday
afternoon in honor of the seventeenth
anniversary of the first paid fire de.
partment in the world. An inspection
occurred at one o'clock. The first horse
that ever pulled a hose reel or steam
fire engine was in the procession.
Year: 1870

Butler advertises himself as superior
to any newspaper. OF his circulation
We can of course make no estimate; but
his make up and his form generally are
hardly up to the mark, and we object to
his type altogether.-N. y. World.
Year: 1870

REMARKABLE DEATH. singular accident
occurred at Big canon, Trinity river, in 1852,
A miner living about midway of the canon, on
going out of his cabin, one morning, discovered
huge rock descending with frightful velocity
toward him.. Had he remained perfectly sta
termining enormously the line of motion, stepped
into it and the rock struck him dead The un-
fortunate man left a son, who knowing that his
father had left some treasure searched for it, but
in vain. A year afterwards one of
fortunes pets, accidentally stuck his pick into
the place of deposit, and dug out purse of
about 81 900.
Year: 1870

We sell more Waltham Watches than any
other establishment in the country, either whole
sale or retail we send great numbers to every
section of the country by mail and express, care
fully packed, and in perfect running order Our
plan is this You want Watch, and see our
advertisement; now, we want you first TO write
TO us for our Descriptive and Illustrated Price
List we will send it, postpaid, by returning
mail. 1t explains all the different kinds, tells
the weight and quality of the cases with prices
of eachs you then make selection of the kind
you prefer, and send US your order. We will
then send you the Watch by express, with the
bill to collect on delivery. We give instrue-
tions to the express company to allow you to
open the package and examine the Watch il it
suits, you can pay, and take it; If not, you are
under no obligation to receive it and if 1t il
taken, and afterwards does not prove satisfac-
tOry we will exchanpe IL mr.
Year: 1870

IHE COMING SrsrEM OF EDUCArIoN.-I am
as as convinced as man can be that the system
% pubic eaacati9n Is on n. eve of a very ex-
words dictated by authority thus far The WorId
needs knowledge and training in independent
thought, and 1t IL not only the study Of nature
which will give us the last. But am satisfied
that the basis Of the future Of education win be
the contemplation OF the works Of nature-nO
longer the study of the languages, no longer the
study OF the human mind, no longer the process
must form part of a liberal education, they
should come after the organs have been trained
through observation, and the mind taught ia
argue by comparing these observations.-Prof


A0dsstx.