smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

II Is INSTRUCTIVE to compare the con-
dition of the Democratic party Of 1860 -'61,
as described elsewhere by Gov. Houston,
with that of the present time. 1t was
made up of nearly the same rulers, and its
strength was drawn from nearly the same
limits and classes. The slave power, then
in vigor, gave it life and conference, as its
traditions still do in its dying struggles.
The South controls the Democratic party
now, as it did in 1860, when the South
was in a minority of more than 2j0, 1000,
and were that Southern minority of the
party assured of success, there is not one
reason to doubt, but there are many to
give assurance that it would disregard the
wisdom of any Sam Houston of to-day,
throw aside its plant, shameless Northern
majority, which it has kicked aside or
picked up at its pleasure in times past, and
would '1et the Union slide" for South
ern Confederacy and slavery again. The
majority of the voters of the Democratic
party, who are Northern men in Northern
States, are as servile to the South to-day as
if they had changed places with the slave,
or did not know that it is the United
South" of the war that now shapes the
policy of the Democratic party, in Con
gress if not in conventions, so far as the
party is in power. The whole tone of the
legislation Of the last House of Representa-
tives is Southern and conspiCuously Sec
tional, and the complexion of the House
committees, with twenty seven Southern
chairmen, seventeen from the West, and
only five from the Northeast, shows that
Mr.. Kerr, Mr.. Randall and the rest were
run in the interest of ten Southern States
that is, in the interest of the minority of
the Democratic partY-s minority which
has the only purpose and the only need Of
the brains belonging to that organization.
The Northern Democrats have had no
political purpose since the war began.
They were able to live as an opposition
until the return of the South (fOr which
they are not to blame) showed a reason for
their survival in the needs of their masters.
By themselves they have no unity of pol
icy, or no policy whatever. The South
has never lacked in that respect, (be the
credit of the policy more or less, and that
one fact has placed her Northern allies in
the unchsnging position of underlings, who
have always been appeased by an occa-
sional recognition. The Republican party
is the only one which opposes the section
alism of the South, with national convic-
tons strong enough to rally men to the
death, when need comes; and whether the
national convictions shall continue to gov
err, after their recent armed triumph, or
60 down before the sectional policy and
teachings of the South, is question that
not Democratic servitors alone, with no
particular convictions about anything but
Office, but sincerely patriotic men, approach
the time to answer with the ballot
Year: 1876

Starting an Independent paper in the midst
of a hotly-contested election is very much
like "csrrying an ass across a bridge on
pole" to please nobody. The prospect of the
ass losing his balance and tumbling into the
water is imminent.
Year: 1876

Mr.. John T. Mitchell has, as will be seen
James D. Martin, gentleman who has long
been clerk in his employ, position in
which he has won the respect and confidence
of the large business acquaintance of the
establishment. In rendering him a partner
ship in the business Mr.. Mitchell not only
properly rewards long and faithful service,
but secures to himself q valuable assistant in
the discharge Of the executive duties Of the
large and constantly growing establishment.
Many residents of this city and the adjoining
country will unite with US in wishing con-
tinuance of the prosperity to the new firm
that has marked the business career of Mr..
Mitchell.


Secretary Chandler returned to this city
yesterday morning from New York, where he
has been attending to duties In connection
with the work Of the National Republican
Campaign Committee. The advices received
by the committee from al parts of the country
are of very cheerful character, and indicate
beyond the ghost Of doubt that the great
Democratic tidal wave is rolling in a way that
affords most uneasy contemplation on the
part OF the leaders OF that organization. In
New York State the chances for Hayes are
favorable and sadsfac ory. From the great
West the advicss are exceedingly pleasant, and
the Pacific coast will lUUm up votes and ma
jorities that will compare well with the Re-
publican strongholds nearer the Atlantic.
Although the situation is admirable, NJ. Chan
dler, careful calculator of political events and
indications as he is, has no doubt that In local
titles and States where some Of our friends sp-
pear to feel less ssnguine Of success will give
decided Republican majorities. There is no
lukevarmress anywhere among Republicans.
They are in harness and working steadfastly
in the cause, while there is great enthusiasm
manifested. 1t is the result of thorough obser-
yation which proves how earnestly the great
ma: :ority Of the people are going for Hayes.
They are "going" for Tilden also, but 1t is in
a way that is bound to be very distssteful to
the great "reforrum" candidate and his
frightened henchmeD.
Year: 1876

An instrument has been invented to
facilitate snoring in church. The ma
chine is applied to the nose and carries
the sound into the breather's mouth,
making him eat his own snore, rs it
were, without disturbing the congre-
cation. 1t will only be used for church
purposes, because at home in bed a
man will not snore unless he is sure of
disturbing some one e!se.-New Orleans
Republican.
Year: 1876

The National Glass Company of Bell
air. Ohio, have succeeded, by Bastie's
method of toushening glass, in making
a common lamp chimney, with which
an eight penny nail was driven through
an inch and half board.
Year: 1876

1t was pretty generally understood
that William Mckee would be pardoned
after the Cincinnati convention. A re.
port is now current that Uncle Billy will
be out in time to celebrate tho 4th in
patriotic style,
Year: 1876

There is in Boston one most amusing low comedian who has reason for never smiling. In his youth he was the father of little girl of refractory, obstinate disposition. One day, to punish her for something, he locked her in the bed room, and with his wife went down stairs to dinner. Soon the child began to scream in 8 terrible manner, which the parents considered was only temper :; but as the shrieks continued the wife be- came alarmed and desired to go to her. He, however, forbade her doing so, as he said the child must be taught obedience, and that she should not gain her end by screaming. They went on with their dinner, the fearful shrieks continuing for awhile and then ceasing. As they were about leaving the table, smoke began to pass through the house. There was fire somewhere. Rushing to release the poor little girl, they found her dead. Her clothes caught fire from the grate, and while the parents were eating the child was dying. The comedian's wife took horror and hatred of her husband after this, as she believed that if he had allowed her to go to the poor infant she might have saved her life. They were divorced no won der that man never smiles off the stage.
Year: 1876

Will be found to those qualities necessary to the total eradication of all bilious attacks, prompt to start the secretons of the liver and give healthy tone to the entire system It Is no ordinary discovery in medical science to have invented remedy for these stubborn complaints which develop all the results pro duced by 8 heretofore free of calomel, mineral justly dreaded by mankind. and acknowledged to be destructive the extreme to the human system That the properties of certain vegetables comprise all the virtues of calomel without its injurious tendencies admitted fact, rendered ndisputable by scien tic researches and those who the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied that the best medicines are those provided Ly nature in the herbs and roots of the fields.

 These pills open the bowels and correct all bilious de- engagements without salvation any of the injurious effects of calomel other poisons. The secretion of bile promoted by these pills, will be seen by the altered color of the stoos and disappearing of the sallow complexion and cleansing of the tongue.

 Ample directions for accompany each box of pills

 Prepared only by J. H. SCHENCK SON, at their principal office, Sixth and Arch Streets Phila delphia, and for sale by all druggists and dealers Price 25 cents per box.
Year: 1876

1t is hardly necessary for us to say that the
article in last weeks Chief, on the Representa-
tive sqaabble in this District, was not written
by us, and did not express our sentiments. We
regret that it was published, for it did no good
We sympathized with Mr.. Heatley. We believe
he was unjustly opposed, simply on the ground
of prejudice against him; and that, if be were
an undesirable candidate, his nomination could
have been prevented. But this did not blind our
eyes to the fact that the prejudice existed, and
in such degree that it would insure the cleo
tion of Democratic Representative. We saw
this before leaving home, and also that much bad
blood would he stirred mp over the matter. We
did What we conld to bring about a better feel
ing toward Mr.. Heatley, but we had power
to force men to change their minds; therefore,
we desired that the Chief should steer clear of
the wrang!e. There were doubtless many inju-
dcious things said to provoke a retort, but per-
haps the persons SO offending were not worth the
ammunition expended upon them, and those who
got the heaviest charge were not deserving of it.


The bulk of the article seemed to be directed
against Mr.. Leland. What part he took in the
affair after we left, we cannot say; but before
that time, we thought that he paid very little at
tentlOn 10 IT, we KNOW tnat IL Is lasnlOnaDlt,
whenever any sharp tactics are resofted to in
politics, to give Cy. Leland all the blame for it,
especially if he takes an interest in it; and then,
again, when something is not done which some
body thinks ought to be done, he has to stand
the censure for not doing it. But perhaps this
is one of the penalties of being an influential
politician. The public seem to think that he
ought to do everything that is desirable to be
done, and to prevent everything that is undesi-
riable. When We have been opposed to Mr.. Le-
land, we have given him the best fight in our
power, and he has given his best in return.
When our relations with him have been harmo-
NOUS we have never founa man more willing
to do favors, and to take more pains to accom-
modate. We have received special favors at his
hands; and while we often differ from him III
the choice of men for Office, it is simply a matter
of opinion or taste, not calling fo- hostile at
tacks.


We write this explanation, because the article
in last weeks Chief has caused much comment,
aud vast deal eff capital has been sought to b,
made out of it. The article perhaps expressed
the sentiments of the writer; but We were not
the writer, nor had we any knowledge of it pre-
viously to its publication.
Year: 1876

WHITE CIoUD KAssAs Oct. 81, ls.6.


EDrroR CnhF The State of Missouri has passed Law
that party parties found guilty
OF destroy ing damaging school property cutting
pastng marking damaging defacng any school build
ing furniture, fixtures in any way the said person
persons party parties shall suffer the penalty attached
for each oense the SAID law in said State prescrbes
This good law and should he made and put in
in County and State in the United States. think


can make myself safe in saying that out of the many
hundreds Of School Districts in the State of Kansas there
not fifteen Of the number school houses the
but what there is spextr assessed for the immediate
repairs before the commencement of term Of school in
each There be several for this: il
be the fault of bad teachers again. be the neg


genee of the Schoo Board may be fault of
incendary; but let that be il the property is
damaged and destroyed and under the present admins
ira tion of matters and things the taxpayers pay for it.
Now, there should be change in the school law. We
need ehange-l say must have change, to inflct
the punishment upon the peTson parties that
do the damage compel parents guardians of the
all such extra expenses and the peo
pie with such expenses which they should not pay II
is a shame-I just what ! say-it is a shame the
public school PROF damaged and destroy ed
Tie question may be asked in what way is this damage
done You go any school house in this County,
State Of Kansas and you for yourselves. On
tering the house you will perhaps notice panel of the
door broken. window broken the window glass all
broken out. Go into the house and you will find the
seats marked with knife cuts. chalk lead pencil and
other marks, which dsfgure the property while other
and desks will be knocked loose and o them
ruined entirely Some nf people complain of bav
ing school enough in year This for it.
They have to pay this pay for broken and
damaged school property while at the time if they
did not have this pay they could be better able hire
teachers and pay good have good teach and
longer terms Of school, and better schools than
have Now, will the State Legislature OF Kansas that
meets next term consider this matter and make laws
the protection of the people Kansas and punish
any all persons found guilty of damaging school
house, school furniture, fixtures Of the This is
matter of great importance and requires the attention
of the State Legislature and in this way there will be
great burden removed from the people that they
have to bear and relieve the innocent and punish the
guilty, and let things be they should be- Hoping
hear of this change being made by the Legislature its
next meeting, remain the peoples friend and
weil-wisher in the good


JOHN CURTIS, JR.
Year: 1876

II We are sorry that our trip to the Centen
NAL cansed SO much uneasiness to the Hiawat ha
Herald and the Sabetha Republican. Both papers
took the trouble to announce that we had run
away, to stay unit. after the election, to avoid
voting for Otis, or the RepublicaE ticket Per.
baps they will be sorry 10 learn that We got back
in time to vote. We are sorry that We could not
make our visit half as long as We wished, be,
cause of our determination to he home before the
election. For the benefit of those two solicit1ns
sheets, we will remark that We are not one OF
the kind that miss elections or dodge votes
and as there was no law compelling US to vote
for Otis, there was no need of running away in
order to avoid il.
Year: 1876

THEIR METHoD.--One strong argument for Hub
bard votes on election day, the statement
that he was soldier during the war, and suffered
in Libby Prison. This got him the votes of many
soldiers who would otherwise have voted against
him. If he served in the army, it is to his credit
but this is not q sufficient for continuing
him in an Office which he is incompetent to fill.


Another appeal was, that he was in embarras ,ed
circumstances, and had family to support, and
that an attempt was being made to break him
down, and reduce him to want. This is an ap-
peal that few can resist. We would regret to
see any mans family suffer; but other men have
bard work to support their families; and it is
fatal to the public interest to place in Office
simply to enable them to support their families.


A number of persons, after having taken an ac-
tive part against Hubbard in the campaign, and
led to the assurance that they would contin-
to the eud, went squarely back on their fell
low-laborers at the last moment, and worked for
Hubbard at the polls. Perhaps they thought he
was the coming man, and FASTENED to reinstate
themselves in his good graces. But their defrc-
tion failed in in its design Had their desertion
of their friends succeeded we wonder if they con-
sidered what the effect would have beeni Every
man who took prominent part against Hub
bard, would have been ostracised from the Re-
publican party, and for the next four years,
would have been the objects of judicial insolence
and revenge. Those who deserted in the
midst of the fight, have failed to save the enc
my's cause, and have failed to sacrifice their
friends. Those who acted the sneak throughout,
have their sneaking feelings to console them.
Year: 1876

q 1t is pity that all the dirty tricks of the
Hubbard party failed to save their man. As soon
as our back was turned, for short visit from
home, our private files in the Office were ransack-
ed by persons brbed for the purpose, and articles
written eight years ago were copied from them,
to show, by what We said during the Judicial
contest of that year, that Hubbard was better
man than Otis this year. They found one article,
which the Reporter kept as standing matter for
several weeks. But alas! this sneakiDg trick
did them good.
Year: 1876

As We FEARED.-The defeat of portion Of
the Republican County ticket is due, in some
degree, to the JudgeshiP fight. The fear is re-
allied that we expressed in a letter to some
Atchison gentlemen, before the election of dele
gates to the Hiawatha Convention. If they
were determined to have Atchison man for
Judge, VIC advised them to bring forward
an acceptable and competent man, against whom
there was such feeling existed against
Hubbard. We predicted that, if Hubbard was
nominated, he would not only be defeated, but
that the Republican County ticket would be in
great danger, if not actually defeated. And so
it has proved. Hubbard is beaten; most of the
Republican Comfy ticket is beaten and, a re-
suit we did not anticipate. the Republican Coun-
~ ticket of Atchison County is defeated, and =
close call has been made upon a portion of the
ticket in Nemaha, if not in Brown. All this
might have been avoided, if Atchison politicians
had not insisted upon fnrcing Hubbard upon the
ticket at all hazards.
Year: 1876

~ We acknowledge that it is hard work to
oppose Republican candidate, and We shall not
do 1t again. unless il is a very aggravated case.
Ii demoralizes party, and damages the whole
ticket. But We firmly believe that the people
of this District did just thing in electiug Mr..
Otis; and when the party feeling subsidies, and
the new Judge has chance to be seen and
tried, We believe the public will be heartily glad
of the choice that has been made
Year: 1876

II The Kansas City Times speaks of Sam.
Crawford as the man who was "twice elected
Governor Of Kansas for heroic services on the
field of battle for the Uniou.r That sounds well
If We could forget the fact that he as elected
Governor of Kansas because he was the tool of
Jim Lane, and didn't possess an idea that was
not furnished him by Lane
Year: 1876

n When man is sneh worshipper of Rea-
son that he does not believe in God because be
cannot clearly reconcile it with h,s reason, but
confesses that he voted for candidate for spite,
when he knew the opposing candidate was the
ittest man for the Office, we are led to wonder
,ybat sort of stuff his reason is made Of
Year: 1876

z Men who could not vote for Otis, because
he was Democrat, never worked 50 bard in
their lives as they did Tuesday, to defeat several
Of the candidates ON the Republican County
ticket
Year: 1876

II For the next four years, the success Of the
lawyers in this District will he regulated by
their tact and ability, and the justice of their
causes. A few select favorites in each County
will no longer run the Court, and get all the
practice because they hav 9 "winning way" to
obtain rulings and decisi ons.
Year: 1876

A PRINTERS DRAMA printer sat
in his office chair, his boots were patched
and his coat threadbare, while his face
looked weary and worn with care, while
sadly thinking of business debt, old Nor
pheus slowly round him crept, and be-
fore he knew it he soundly slept; and
sleeping, he dreamed that he was dead,
from trouble and toll his spirit had fed,
and that not even COW bell tolled, for
the peaceful rest OF his COW hide sole.
As he wandered among the shades, that
smoke and scorch in lower Hades, he
shortly observed an iron door, that creak-
ingly swung on hinges ajar, but the en-
Satan himself stood peepng out, and
watching for travellers thereabout, and
thus to the passing printer spoke, and
with growing voice the echoes woke:
"Come in, my dear, it shall cost you
nothing and never fear; this is the place
where | cook the ones who never pay
tHelT suDscIlpIlOn SUMS iOT tHOuBu III Iile
they may escape, they will find when
dead it is too late; will show the place
where / melt them thin, with red hot
chains and scraps Of tin, and also where
l comb their heads with broken glass and
melted lead, and if of refreshments they
only think, there's hot water tor them to
drink; there's the red hot grindstone to
grind down his nose, and red hot rings to
wear on his toes, and il they mention
they don't like fire, III sew UP their
mouths with red hot wire; and then, dear
sir, you should see them squirm while 1
roll them over and cook TO turn."-
With these last words the printe awoke,
and thought it all practical joke; but
still at times so real did it seem, that he
cannot believe il was all dream; and
often he thinks with chuckle and grin,
OF the fate of those who save their tin,
and never pay the printer.
Year: 1876

HAPPY EVERY DAY.-When you rise
in the morning, form the resolution to
make the day II happy one to fellow
creature. 1t is easily done; left-off gar
ment to the man who needs it; kind
word to the sorrowful; an encouraging
expression to the striving; triAes in them
selves us light as air, will do at least for
the twenty. four hours. And If you are
young, depend upon it, it will tell when
you are old, rest assured it will send you
gently and happily down the stream oi
life into eternity. By the most aritbmet-
ical sum look at the result. If you send
one person away happily through the
day, that is three hundred and sixty-fve
in the course of year. And suppose
you live forty years only after you COM
mence, that course of medicine, you have
made l4,6Oo persons happy, at all events
for time,
Year: 1876




Is it worth while to take all the sun
shine out of life for the sake of a few
miserable dollars? Meat and groceries
and coal and clothing and necessaries are
not all OF life. If we restrict ourselves to
these, and slut ourbooks, music, and pic
lures, and the hundred things that ci;;..ti-
vate the aesthetic side of cur nature, We
shall be economical at the cost of draw
ing upon our moral and intellectual ma
ture. And after we have done this for a
long series of years, and so reached mid
die age with fair balance i'm the bank,
we shall then find ourselves untitled to
enjoy the pleasures that money will buy.
We shall have kept one dusty road so long
that when We finally turn aside in the
groves and by the broOkSide, our eyes
will be in no condition to see the beauties
around us. Is it not better to give some
brightness and color to our daily lives,
even if by so doing we fail to increase our
hOarded savings quite as rapidly as we
otherwise might? Is economy quite
worth the sacratice of everything that
makes life other than dull and dismal
drudgery? Awise expenditure of money
for the good things Of life is really the
best economy.
Year: 1876




The lumbermen south of us are feel
ing very much discouraged for the want
of snow. Many of them have their en-
tire crop skidded and as yet not a log
hauled, and still very little prospect for
snow. In many cases it will require
seventy or more days of sleighing to get
the entire crop to the streams. This
would look as though many logs would
not be got in at all, still should there
come run of snow, as in all probability
there will, every available team will be
put to hauling. In the streets of Grand
Rapids and many other places in the
southern limits of numbering operations
posters are thickly distributed advertis-
ing for teams to commence work at .the
first snow" Although our winter has
not been very favorable, still we do not
think our lumbermen should complain
very much, for they. are great deal bet
ter off than their neighbors.