smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1872




The undersigned resumes the editor
ship of the Tribune, which he relnquish-
ed ON embarking in another line of bust
ness six months ago. Henceforth it
shall be his endeavor to make this a
thoroughly Independent journal, treat
ing OH parties and political movements
Nh judicious fairness anf candor, but
courting the favor and depreciatng the
wrath of no one. If he can hereafter
10y anything which will tend to heartily
mite the whole American people on the
broad platform of universal amnesty and
impartial suffrage he will gladly do so.
For the present, however, he can best
command that consummation by silence
and forbearance. The victors in our
late struggle can hardly fail to take the
whole subject of Southern rights and
wrongs into an early and earnest consid-
Grafton, and to them for the present he
commits the SUBJECT. Since he will never
again be candidate for any office, and
is not in full accord with either Of the
great parties which have. hitherto divid-
ed the country. he will be able and will
endeavor to give wider and steadier re-
gard to the progress of science, industry,
and the useful arts, than partisan jour.
nal can do. He will not be provoked to
an indulgence in those bitter personali-
ties which are recognized as the bane of
journalism. Sustained by generous
people he will do his best to make the
Tribune power in the broader field il
now contemplates, as, when human free
dom was in peril, it was in the arena of
political partisanship.


HORACE GREELEY.
Year: 1872


Join all ye true and free,
Onward with liberty,


Sing as you go.
Ever the watchword keep
Prize well the grain you reap,
Heavy's the foe.
When ye the foe shall meet,
And steeds with restless feet
Loud paw the earth,
Keep up your courage then.
Under the name of men


Prove your true worth.
Ever the right shall stand.
Did not your fathers hand,
In days gone by,
Take from the British king,
One jewel Of his ring?


Right, was the cry.
People of modern days
Listen to Justices ways;


And well you may.
Come, now, be men once more;
Ever keep keep truth in store
Right is the way.
He, now, of whom l speak
Fer stands, by strong anu weak,
Right to defend.
And to employ his might
Lauding what is not right
Does not descend.
Year: 1872

Total $37 AGA 1862 A
And many districts to be heard from.


We may add to the above the names of
Marden and Johnston, two clerks in the
Treasury Department, who have just been
detected robbing the Treasury of large
amounts. We have not room to give the
details of the carpet-bag governors and other
officials in the Southern States. Arkansas,
Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas
and South Carolina have suffered badly; in
the aggregate about eighty-fve millions of
dollars. How much longer the country can
stand this wholesome system Of robbery and
punder ON the part Of our government Off
cials we are unable to tell. The citizens of
New York have just driven the rascals from
Office III the city, and we hope the work of
reform will not stop until every dishonest
official is punished or drivenfrom the country.


REcALc1TRATING.-1l gentleman
on Montgomery street, who had just been
reading the proceedings of the Radical Con-
vention, held in Sacramento, we said, "l ou
see the Convention has ignored the Goat
Island question. What do you think of it?''
"Well, think the Republican party is
played out. l have been Republican
during the whole of my manhood life, which
commenced in 1862; but when l see them
unblushingly uniting with the monopolies Of
the country who seek the destruction of this
great and growing city of the Pacific Coast
it is time we had changed our opinion as to
men and measures. l wish it understood
am no longer u member of that party"
care we to consider you Democrat in
future?" 81 am in favor of any party that
can beat the Republican, and will vote with
that party that l think is the most likely to
do it. hope the Cincinnati Convention
will put up good men, and if they do l shall
go for them. If not, l shall be Democrat
out and out"


This man is prominent, influential busi-
ness citizen, and has always been devoted
and active Republican. We give this Incl
dent as sample of the feeling in this city.
The indignation is manifested only among
Republicans. The Democrats are not at all
disappointed, knowing the Radicals were not
to be relied upon. When the Radical papers
were trying to keep their men in the traces,
and get an action Of the Convention against
the Goat Island grab, we saw a self-satisfed
air among the railroad men that convinced
us of the fact that any successful candidates
were to be on their side. "The candidates
on either ticket will suit u.s." was the reply
of railroad man whe asked how he thought
the election would result. The fact is, the
good citizens of the Radical party have been
badly deceived, and the most Of them are
willing to admit it.-Erami,,er.
Year: 1872

AN INcIDENr.-During the shock Of the
earthquake at Lone Pine the following Prov
idential escape Of babe is related and
vouched for: "a family consisting Of man,
his wife and several children, living in brick
house near Independence were startled by
the shock, and the father and mother, seeing
that the house was sure to fall, hastened out
with all their children but the babe, which
lay in their bed. From the door the mother
turned to rescue her darling, but the walls
crumbled and their house was a heap Of
broken adobcs and boards. The mother and
all the rest escaped. She ran back through
the debris for the body of her babe. and
there. on the mattrass. with wall Of adobe
on each side aud board over it. lay the
little one crying. but without 80 much as a
bruise on the whole body"
Year: 1872

A SUBTERRANEAN PAssAGE-A singu-
lar discovery has recently been made in
Washington county, Indiana, being sub
erraLean river. Two men employed to dig
a well, began digging. In place, where, as
they thought, it would not be probable to
encounter an obstruction in their search for
water. They had proceeded but short dis
tance however, when they encountered bed
of "niggerhead" rocks, which, upon being
broken open, were found to contain water
and other substances, supposed to be orc Of
some kind. When they reached the depth
of sixty feet from the surface, they came
to large cave which they followed the dis
tance of ten Or twelve feet, when there be-
fore their gaze was beautiful river of clear
water, which upon examination was found to
contain an innumerable number of small
white fish. Upon q closer examination it
was found to be sixteen feet wide and five
feet in depth. and as clear and cold as spring
water. As an experiment, lighted candle
was placed on a small piece Of plank and set
ahoat. 1t started off in the darkness with
the current, aud was soon lost to sight. Ma
nv coniecturcs have been made as to this
great curiosity, but the only reasonable i'm
preston is that in former days when this
country was inhabited by Indians, the lat
ter had known Of this cave and river, and
had concealed their wealth in it and then
filed the entrance to the cave with loose
rocks, and left it to return perhaps. at some
future time to convey it hence. ..
Year: 1872

FIRE IN TIE REAR-The Oshkosh Norhh-
mcstc,n says: GA ludicrous occurrence took
place on the day Of the fire, which caused
considerable excitement on Main street Just
South of Church street. While every body
was busy putting out the falling sparks, sud
denly the scream of woman was heard
above the surrounding din, and she came
running along the sidewalk with her hustle
on fire. 1t was composed of paper and rags:
and burned rather lively. The woman ran
and screamed, small boys and dogs got out
of the way in hurry, while strong men
were SO overcome by the excitement Of the
occasion, as not to have many wits at their
disposal. At length a man, boldcr than the
rest. grabbed the woman and beat the, hustle
till he put the fire out. Tho fire hid not
quite reached the flesh, and besides severe
scare, burnt dress, and very tickled crowd
of spectators, the lady came out uninjured.
Year: 1872

There is lake among the Cascade mountains,
in Oregon, the walls around which are nearly
perpendicular and two thousand feet high. The
depth Of the lake is unknown, its length is
twelve and breadth ten miles. No man has ever.
that any will
Year: 1872

FATAL AccIDENr.-On Saturday evening last
Charlie Rice worthy young man 20 years old
and son of Charles Rice, owner of what is known
as Rices toll road and br dge between Colfax and
Iowa II II, met with an accident by which he
lost his life. He was driving the stage mail and
sxpress wagon, from Colfax to the Hill, accom-
panied by Annie Hawkins, young girl the only
passenger, and when decending the steep grada
to the bridge across the North Fork a carpet sack
fell out of the front ''boot" and striking one of
the horses caused him to lunge forward which
also started the other horses, the girl became
frightened and the boy losing control of the
team caught her in his arms and sprang from
the stage his head striking a rock in the fall and
fracturng the scul from which he died in n
short time. The girl was but little injured. These
are all the particulars we could learn of this
mast sad and unfortunate affair The Parents
of the boy are among the Oldest and most worthy
and well known prominent citizens of the coun-
ty, and we deeply sympathise with them in their
sore alliction.
Year: 1872

WooD AND HOUSE STEALERs.-We are told that
4here is some wood and house steaiers around
Virginia and Lincoln that have became posi-
tive nuisance and pest. They cut and haul OF
wood and timber from other peoples land and if
a house is left vacant steali also. The sufferers
have resolved to stand this thing no longer and
have determined to set a watch on these crea-
t1res and prosecute each of them to the full


extent of the law Lookout my covies for yea
sre engaged in as mean business as sheep steal
ing. and one that will land you in jail, sure.
Year: 1872

CONCERT AND DAScE.-Three weeks ago we
gave notice that a concert and dance would take
place at Penryn on the 18th INST, and on ednes-
day evening last the place literally swarned
with YOUTH beauty, song and fun. Over seventy
couple ate, sung and danced out the night with
on,y that jollity. life, good humor and pleas
ure to be found in the foothills Of the S!eras


The concert was fine, the music good, and the
table most choice and bountifully supplied. This
is onr information from one who was thar.
Year: 1872

and We are fully warranted in this expectation by the
generous Endorsement their people have gwen TINS
movement Shall they exceed us in generosityi They.
having univVsaliy accepted our platform ana
national candidates, are entitled to liberal CONSIDERATION
present Administration IL must be with a new party
under new name, founded principles OF reform.
This being the case not the people now ready or
organization Why wait for the enemy TO SOW dis
cord create discussions, and awaken old preJudlces
that sleep forgotten In the present outburst OF
honest enthusiasm


To this end allow me suggest that instead OF us LIB
eral Republicans OF New-YOrk continuing the lead, we
ask prominent Democrats who have heartily given us
their sympathies. join in call for State Conyen-


on TO be held at early day. for the purpose OF or
ganzation OF party, combining all the elements OF
opposition TO the present Administration.


Binghant0n, May II, 1872. EDWARD +. JONES
Year: 1872

TO fhe EdttOr Of The TrtOun@


SIR; The question is often asked by Demo-
Gratis ''If the philadelphia Convention nominate some
other than Gen Grant, would Mr.. Greeley withdraw ;"
t. one lat me say think surely not, for the Cincinnati
,,oyement is not a personal one against Gen Grant,


rcep 30 far he represents corrupt party and any
other nomination that the Republican party could make
would be no concession toward Reform, but simply bid
for continuance Of power


There no mstang the fact that large majority Of
the people Of this country opposed 10 the present Ad
mnistraon then should It not be kept in mind that 'n
union there strength" The not controlled by
party discipline are ready adopt the Cincinnati
platform and It's candidate. Should there not be move
ment at once consolidate these elements that
Kept asunder by party names Hosts OF Republicans
ready 10 ACCEPT the situation but held back by the
tsInt are you going over 20 the DemOcratsP Large
numbers Of Democrats are kept aloof by the simple
Dreiudlce of name and not recOnClled 10 vote
Republican ticket, even though 1t have the prefix Of
" Liberal"


IL is conceded by al that large proportion Of our
strength is expected W come from the Democratic party
Year: 1872

ENTHUSIASM FOR THE LIBERAL CANDIDATES


icy TELEGRAPH To THE TRlBUNB.l


NEW ORLEANS May 19-The strong sentiment OF
the city found vent for the Endorsement of Greeley
and Brown last night. One of the most imposing
political meetings of the campaign was held for the
ratification of the Cincinnati results. The meeting
was addressed by Col VIM. Hutton of Missouri and
other distinguished men, and the name OF Horace
Greeley was received with enthusiastic applause
Year: 1872

"The history. antecedents, and lifelong abolition SEN
timents Of Horace Greeley, no doubt honestly enter
famed are as familiar 10 and the whole country, as
the early the future OF Cen Washington
are Now the old issue OF Slavery is forever settled


with no wish on part TO reopen the question: and be


ieVing Horace Greeley TO be an open, frank rm and
honest man. we received his nomination by the Cinein-
noj Convention for President with high degree Of
gatisacon believing that the people in all parts OF the
United states would have the heart OF sympathy ana
the hand of equal justice held out TO them II he IS
ated to the highest Office in the gift OF the people We
think We can give him Mississippi next November"
Year: 1872

cannot be silent when all the world is speaking
Horace Greeley my guide and teacher in my early
political lessons he first taught earnest, thank


u OF liberty and 10 regard the rights OF Others 10
its privileges and its blessings He has always taught
me religious liberation, and in all my dealings with
men 70 temper justice with mercy. trust the people
OF our common country will in him, more surely
than in any Oner man. safe counselor in the affairs Of
our Government and one in whom all men can trust as
its chief executive officer"
Year: 1872

"It gives me great pleasure TO inform You that the
nomination of Horace Greeley for President OF the
United states is received with marked favor by very
large portion OF the citizens Of this city and vicinity
Many prominent and influential men declare positively
for him. and will do all in their power 10 have his nom
nation confirmed adopted by the Philadelphia Con-
VpntlOun
Year: 1872

"In the choice OF the great principles embodied In that
broad and liberal platform feel especially happy De


eying that soon the troubles and perpetual war upon
our unhappy section must cease and that rght ana Ia"
will take their proper places and we hope ana Iook 70
the future as future of peace but express 1he lee
ing and sentiment of this section In saying we VIII sthu
NV the nominee Of that Convention"
Year: 1872

County, Ga.


"I was always Old-lne Whig, and never voted for
a DemOcratas such in my he but know my people
well and know what my county VIII do, and believe
the state of Georgia viii give him as large, or larger
vote, according to population than any State i'll the
Uuiou caring nothing for what the Grant party may do
Year: 1872

The young men in charge of the headquarters at
the Fifth Avenue were not busy yesterday, the su-
blime peace that followeth victory having settled
upon them; but they assert that they are not idle
ger. Mr.. Chandler as usual after an election has
gone to his home In New Hampshire, ana MI. Gid
den runs the "machine," which is running very
slowly and smoothly just now. There were no
visitors Of prominence IN during the day.
Year: 1872

The following is the correspondence that took
place yesterday between Senator James OBrien
and the committee Of twenty.one appointed to IN
form him OF his nomination BY Apollo Hall for the
once of Mayor
Year: 1872

second only to our railway system as means OF


developing the Northwest, and filling up tho no
ble commercial edifices which are now
80 rapidlv rising On every hand. It


would dispense with very much Of


the railway transportation between here
and Kew York, afrording greatly needed relief
from pressure that is growing more oppressive.
It would about double the price Of the grain and
corn of the Vest, and expand the value per
acre and the area Of cultivation in proportion.
It would transfer to Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland,
and Buffalo, in their proportions, but moat
largely to Chicago, liberal share Of the present
direct trade Of New York with Europe. We are
now approaching session Of Congress at
which some action should be had On
this matter, and we believe
properly organized expression OF the
interests and feeling Of the Northwest upon it
would go far to secure such action. The statea-
man who will lead the movement to success will
be the Dewitt Clinton Of the West, and will link
his Own name indissolub1y with ths future pros
perity Of our city. It is only question Of time,
but there can be no more appropriate time, thus
to extend our avenues Of commerce than at this
very juncture, when ne have so largely added to
our facilities for transactingit.
Year: 1872

very successfully, ut leaat in this city. In the
first place, it is oppressive upon one class. AL
these citizens who work at their trades, or at
other employments, and Hho depend upon their
daily earnings, can i'll afford to give week or
two to the service Of the public without any COM
pensation. There is, therefore, constant
struggle on the part Of this, the most deserving
part Of the community, to escape jury service.
The vacancies On the panel have to be filled by
taleamen who, despite thefact that there isnoPay,
are always ready to serve as jurors. It has be-
come = part Of the business Of some lawyers
to take cases, particularly those cases
where damages for torts are involved, upon
shares. Thus, 8 man who breaks his leg BY
fall On the sidewalk can find counsel who will
prosecute the suit upon an assignment OF 3d. 49, or
50 per cent Of whatever damages may be recov-
cred. 1t is possible that the readiness with
which jurors, not legally drawn, can be found
willing to serve the public without pay, may be
natural outgrowth Of the system Of pursuing
justice On shares. Thus, man who is willing
to give so per cent OF his just dues to an
attorney for prosecuting damages for an
irreparable injury might be willing to bleed
10 per cent additional for verdict. Or,
his contract With the attorney might in
clude all incidental expenses in satisfying the
twelve good and lawful men Of the enormity Of
the injury sustained. There are those, whose
business it is to note the facts, who declare that
there is general increase in the Verdicts for
damages, especially against municipal and other
corporations, for alleged torts, and that the YER
diets are invariably for the plaintiffs. We have
no knowledge Of the matter, but such is the i'm
preston, formed upon careful examination OF
the results Of current trials in the courts.


Whether this be true, or whether if true it is
in any way due to the changed mode Of select
ing jurors, is question for inquiry for the Leg
islature. Jurors who are taken from their work,
and who are dependent upon their earnings
for their living, ought not to be compelled to
serve without pay. The alternative, Of serving q
week for nothing, to the loss Of work, situation,
and the means Of supporting family, or Of max
ing terms With d plaintiff or defendant, ought
not to be offered any juror. It is asking too
much OF men who can least afford any sacrifice
Of time or wages. The Legislature, therefore,
will probably have this mntter before them again,
and it is to be hoped there will be some means
adopted to remedy the great and admitted evils
Of the jury system.
Year: 1872

Though Mr.. Darwin's doctrine Of Evolution
remains an undemonstrated theory, it is sus-
ceptible OF interesting application to various
phases Of human life and society. It's originator
has himself given further proof Of his ingenuity
in adopting it to the development in dress,
which he does in recent number Of Nae
1niuan's Magazine. The general idea OF de7el-
ment in dress is the same az that Of "selection ~
as applied to the successive species Of human
life, one form yielding to succeeding
form better adapted to new surroundings aud
conditions, but reproducing characteristic
remnants Of former condition. There are
many analogies between certain forms Of dress
to-day and those Of q former age which are
curious enough in their relations to the doctrine
Of Evolution. A few instances nay be cited.
The narrow black bands which clereymen
wear about their necks seem to be utterly use-
less, but their present retention can be explain
ed by tracing the intermediate stages through
which they have passed in coming down from
the serviceable wide collars worn in the days of
Milton, and still retained in their orici-
nal shape by some Of the Cambridge
choristers. So it is with the hat-bapd.
the only present Use of which is to conceal the
seam ioining 6 the crown to the brim. But these
hat-bands are the legitimate successors of cords


used in early times just where the present bands


are used, for the purpose Of fitting the Hood to
the head. This change Of function is similar to
the development, traced by Mr. Darwin, Of the
swimming bladders Of fishes, which give them
1iphtpaad in the water into tha Iunps of mammals
Year: 1872

CHICAGO, June 2s.-A melancholy
feature Of the reconstruction Of the city
is the almost daily loss of life by derrick
accidents. John Hogan was victim to.
day ut the Wells street viaduct.
Year: 1872

A GENTLEMAN down on the wabash
in Indiana, being badly troubled with
corns and hunionI. was recommended
to give them thorough soaking in
weak lye. The preparation was mado,
and late ut night he prepared for his
nightly rest. and then sat down on the
edge Of the bed and put his pedal en-
tremities snugly to soak in 4 bucket
filled with lye. Somehow he fell over
and went TO sleep. AMI some hours
later, being awakened by Intense pain.
found the lye was too strong, and had
not only loosened the cornS and bun
ions, but had eaten the skin aud part
OF the flesh also. lie Is now hob5linS
around OH 4 crutch hunting for the
man that gave him the remedy.
Year: 1872

Weak-knee's reason, for accusing
Mr.. Newsham Of writing for this pa
per is attributable altogether to the
formers jealousy of the latter, and
his desire to get him of the tract !;
and as he is under obligations to him
which his ingratitude will not allow
hir1 to acknowledge, he necessarily
tries to bring in an unofending man
to wreck his vengeance on. This We
believe is a popularity of human ma
ture which belongs to the cat species
Year: 1872

i On the New Jersey Southern road
last week, d woman came into crowd
ed car with a babe in her arms and
nobody offered to give her seat.
Presently she remarked that it was
too bad that nobody would give a
seat to . poor child with the small
pox. Fifty hands instantly reached
for. the signal rope, and in one min
ute afterwards she had the whole cal
to herself. -s.- ..-...= d. ,
Year: 1872

A heart full Of love and human
sympathy always looks out through
the window of cheerful face speaks
to you in q gentle tone Of voice.
Goodness and aurbanity seldom walk
far apart. They are usually constant
companions.
Year: 1872

Al the alone editor Of the Tail Lead
or is strong candidate for the Insane
~Asvl,n,n at Jackson, he ought to get
some Of his friends to get his papers
reaay for him, as there are several ap-
nlicants among the Buzzars for the
same place, there is no time to, loose.