smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1870

The introduction into the Board of Al
dermen, yesterday evening, of bill pro-
viding for supplementary taking of the
census of the city at the expense of the
corporation, and the passage of the same,
under suspension of the rules, on its third
and final reading, indicates how univer-
sally our people are dissatisfied with tbs
late census report as furnished for pubica-
ton. Without intending to censure any
one, the complaints are general throughout
the city that the census has not been cor
rectly reported, and that our population,
by the tabular statement, falls far short Of
the actual figures. We have heard num-
bers of persons say that they had not been
called upon at all, and that others, to their
knowledge, had not been enumerated.
We do not propose to discuss the correct
ness Of this, or to call in question the viSl-
lance of the Marshal and his assistants.


We state it as common assertions on the


streets and elsewhere, and that they are
made by gentlemen of undoubted lntelh-
pence, worth, candor and veracity. The
complaints in this regard have become SO
general that we suggest an investigation
into the correctness of the premises OF
those who may be dissatisfied In this way
it can be soon seen who is mistaken. or II
there be any fault it can easily be discov-
cred where it exists. We are sure 1t Is the
desire of all concerned to have the matter
correct and satisfactory. Action was not
had upon the bill in the Council, but We


are assured some measure will be adopted


by which the actual population Of the city
can be ascertained. At least some steps
will be taken that will satisfy our citizens
| either of their own error or that OF the
canSnS repOrt
Year: 1870

We have not, notwithstanding the large
number of dogs in the city, and the exces-
sive heat of the weather during the past
few weeks, heard of single instance of
well established hydrophobia- Now and
then dogs well known and highly esteemed
for the general propriety and gentleness
of their conduct, oppressed by the heat or
other perplexing cause, get out of patience
and exhibit indications of bad temper. In
such cases they are usually dispatched with
as little delay as possible, either by their
owners or some easily frightened neighbor.
The untimemely and sudden demise within
the past few days of number of faithful,
and in some instances extra fine CANNES, is
attrit utable to this general apprehension
of incipient hydrophobia. The owners of
favorite animals, whose checks arc not
yet ready to be handed in, are admonished
to keep them at home, and further warned
to see to it that their dogs do not bark
louder than common, growl more frequent
ly than usual, or do anything else that may
be mistaken for dog mania. 1t used to be
said that a dog might as well be killed as
to have bad name. Now the best name In
the world will not save his life if his owner
or neighbor has reason to think him even
slightly afflicted with the madness OF by
drophobia.
Year: 1870




4 Williamson County Lady Marrow


ly Escapes Alliance with an Im-


POSt0r.


About week since, man, whose dress
and appearance was not such as to denote
his character, called at a livery stable
on North College street, for the pur-
pose of hiring horse and buggy, stating
that he wished to 60 to Nolensville, in
Williamson county, near which place re-
sided lady to whom he was about to be
married The horse and buggy was fur
nished, and Neal, which appears to be the
name of the matrimonial adventurer,
stated that he could pay the hire in ad-
vance but for the fact that he had depOs-
lted nearly all his money-several hundred
dollars-in the safe of the hotel. This
seemingly reasonable explanation was en-
urely satisfactory, the failure to pay in ad-
vance not creating even a remote suspicion
that he would not pay at all. Soon
after his departure, however. some
trlhing circumstance connected with the
application for the horse and buggy vcreated
the impression that Neal was not entirely
reliable in financial point Of view, if, in
deed, he was not an impostOr of the whole
cloth. Inquiry developed the correctness
Of this impression, and subsequent events
proved the matrimonial adventurera regu-
lar built 90 dead beat" Instead Of having
money deposited in the safe of the hotel
keeper, Neal had borrowed two dollars from
that accommodating gentleman, which was
to be promptly returned upon the receipt
of remittances from Texas. Other facts,
not necessary to be stated here, made it
that the lady to whom Neal was
about to be married should receive timely
of the unworthy character Of
the man, and several gentlemen took upon
themselves the humane task of giving her
thisinformation. 1t appears that the relatives
of the young lady were opposed to her
marriage with Neal, and that individual
was therefore contemplating an elopement.
The elopement took place, but before the
marriage vows could be said, the young
lady was sppriss1 of the unworthy char
acter of the man she was about to marry,
and very properly refused her assent to
further proceedings. She has returned TO
her friends a wiser woman than when she
left them, because she now knows that
men are not always as good as they seem,
Or necessarily lovely creatures because
able to write pretty love-letters.
Year: 1870

We have received from Messrs. W 7
Berry & Co, a new and excellent map of
the seat of war in Europe. It is one of
the most skillfully, and, as we understand
it, accurately prepared maps of the kind
we remember to have ever seen. The area
of the seat Of war, with the boundaries of
the interested parties are clearly and
plainly defined, while the Communications
between each with their capitals, etc., are
plainly and prominently developed. 1t is
in every respect valuable and satisfactory
map, gotten up with much artistic taste.
Year: 1870

From a lecture Tccecly delivered by
the head master Of the Leeds School of
Art:


'sThe secret Of the success of great
men is that there is no secret at all; and
this is a secret which, though proclaimed
upon the hoUse-tOps before multitudes
of hearers, will always be believed
to be a secret, and for no better reason
than that it is the easiest and most
plausible way Of explaining the differ
cnce that we see 10 exist between our
seves and those we acknowledge to be
great. If we would fairly and honestly
take to the acknowledgment that while
we have slept, great men have worked;
while we have been self-indulgcnt
and prone TO luxury, they have
been sclf-denying and Injured TO
hardships, we should lose something
in the good opinion We have of ourselves;
but we should gain great deal in self
knowledge, and dispel a mystery that
should be no mystery at all. These seem
to be common elements Of character IN
all great men-almost the identical basis
of character in the one as the other, the
different vOCatiOns explaining any minor



differences that are TO be found in them.
Thus ] find precisely the same fca-
lures in the characters of Michael Angelo
and the Duke of Wcllington-two men,
| living three centuries apart, in different
countries-onc a great artist and one a
great warrior. In them, as in every in
stance have yet studied, this distinguish
ing feature is an intense love of work
work of the kind that fell to the lot of
each to do. Another featurcis ndOmitable
courage, and the last is a never-dying
perseverance,. Though l have carefully


studied the histories of many of the
greatest men, in order, if l could, to dis


cover the source of their greatness, and


l have never yet come upon one great
| life that has lacked these three features


love OF work, unfailing courage, and per.


severance"
Year: 1870

Profanity never did any man the least
Good. No man is richer, or happier, or
User for it. 1t commends ne one to
society. 1t is disgusting to the refined
aborainable to the good insulting to those
wifi whom we associate; degrading to the
mind: Improbable, needless and injurious
to society.
Year: 1870

TnEEE is a husband in Troy who de-
mands $1,000 from a rich farmer who
kissed his wife. If the Trojan can only
succeed in getting it, he may set up In
GOOD business with his wife as his capital.
Year: 1870




sp0nSe of Mr.. Davis.


From the Chattanooga Times, July =. =.
Hon. Jefferson Davis returned 10 the
city yesterday from Lookout Mountain,
and took rooms at the Burns Horse. A
number of friends called on him during
the day, and about 10 O'Clock lsst night
he received a serenade from the Silver
Cornet Band. Quite crowd gathered in
front of the Burns House to listen to the
delightful music of the band, and to
catch a glimpse OF the late President of
the ''so-called. Mr.. Davis did not show
himself until few gentlemen went to
his room and requested that he would say
few words TO the assembly. Mr.. Davis
was just making preparations to retire for
the night, and somewhat reluctantly COM
piled with the request. Stepping upon
the porch, he advanced to the front, and
was introduced by Col. Sam. Boyce as
"Hon. Jefferson Davis" Mr. Davis then
spoke, substantially, as follows


'sMy friends, it affects me from the
very bottom of my heart to receive this
demonstration of your kindly feelings
toward me. / had retired in double
sense. For the night and from public
life. In view of the past no man can
blame. me for my determination to let
those who have the power dictate how the
country shall be governed. But standing
here tonight upon the sacred soil of Ten
nessee, will say to you that wish you
all the prosperity that possible. Look
ing back upon the past and forward to the
future, / can see nothing that should faint
your honor. 1t is not the part of brave
men to brood over the sorrows Of the past,
but rather TO look forward with bright
hopes for the future You have as brave
and hlghminded people as can be found,
and as noble women as live on earth,
(applause) and wish you all the happi-
ness and prosperity that is in human life
to enjoy. Again, l thank you for this
manifestation of your Kindness"


At the conclusion of Mr.. Davis rer
marks he retired TO his room, and afte
another melody from the band the crowd
dispersed. 1t is proper to state that this
demonstration had not the slightest poll
tical significance. The serenade was the
natural expression OF the feeling of many
strong personal friends of Mr.. Davis;
and the fact that the Silver Cornet Band
so readily agreed to the proposition, is a
very strong evidence of the cordial feel
ing that exists bcSTeen our citizens of all
sections, for at Ieast half of the Silver
Cornet Band are Northern men, and were
Federal soldiers, while the others were
nearly all in the Confederate army. Those
who had been rebels made no objection
to taking part with the band at the decora-
ton of the Federal graves in the National
Cemetery here last May, neither could the
Northern men, and Federal soldiers now
refuse to assist them in paying proper re-
spect to their late leader.
Year: 1870

and 10 have liberty TO engage In any legal trade And
All ship building and engine materials to be used In the
construction of vessels OF 1000 tns measurement
shall be admitted from abroad free OF duty,


Sec That vessels of any size, propelled wholly or IN
part by sa steam wherever built shn m De
of the American ag and shall have liberty TO engage IN
any legal trade except the coasns ana daha no asS n
the construction Of vessels which are not used IN tne
ooastng and inland trade shall be admitted from abroad
free OF duty. 49, o..


SIC That all articles Of stores ship chandery TOT
vessels engaged In foreign voyages shall DO suppneo ee
Of duty.
Year: 1870

A w Washington ShOemaker's Daughter


Captivates a Foreign Official Ohicer.
Washington (Feb. 81 Correspondence of the New


York Herald.


Here is a sprightly bit of fashionable
gossip. Pierre BOnaparte has become ia
nous for marrying a saddler's daughter
and shooting an offensive editor. The first
act was regarded as a noble piece of hero
ism on his part. A certain young foreign
gentleman residing in this elty has fur
nished almost parallel to Pierre Bona
parties honorable conduct toward a sad
dler's daughter. The story is this: The
young gentleman was walking down
Pennsylvania avenue about three or four
weeks ago, enjoying q pleasant promenade
along our Washington Broadway, when
his attention was suddenly attracted by a
very pretty girl standing In the doorway of
a shoe store. Our hero was fascinated in
simultaneously. 1t was literally love at
first sight On pretence of making some
purchases IN the leather line, he entered
the store, engaged In conversation with
the maiden, and discovered she was the
daughter of the proprietor. Our hero
found excuses for making subsequent visits
to the store, and finally the parents of the
girl, noticing this marked attention to
IuC41 OduSAlCAs anu SA4ob
in rank was too great to admit of proper
addresses, politely informed him that they
would prefer him to discontinue his calls.
The young gentleman, with an unexpected
manliness and evident sincerity, told the
parents that his intentions were honorable
to the last degree; that he loved the daugh-
ter devotedly, and that, though their
respective stations differed widely,
an arrangement could be made which,
he hoped, would prove satisfactory
to both sides. He told the father
that his child was yet young enough to be
thoroughly educated and fitted for any
station in life, and that if he would con-
sent, he, the young gentleman, would have
the girl sent to one of the best academies
in the country, there to be instructed in
all the accomplishments and requirements
desirable. The young gentleman also
offered to give a solemn pledge that he
would never visit the young lady at the
academy, and that at the end of the educa-
tional course, if she still entertained feel
ing of affection for him, he would lay at her
feet his hand and heart. am informed
that the generous proposal has been ac-
cepted, and that the young lady is now at
a female academy in a neighboring city.
The whole thing is locked upon here as
highly creditable to all the parties concern
ed. The young man occupies very high
official position.
Year: 1870

BALDNEss, not heI editary, is often produced
by sickness or hum0rs of the scalp, which dry
the hair fails out with what is generally called
chair eater" at the end. The root is alive
but dormant. To awake it to new energy and
life, some cooling or stimulating property Is
needed. Rings Vegetable AmbrOsia is the
preparation more universally successful than
any article in the market for this purpose.
Year: 1870

PARIsIAN journals relate that after every
cOSrt ball at the Tuileries, the magnificent
ly uniformed Cents Gardes upon divesting
themselves of their high-heeled boots, al
ways find billet dOu5 in them. The 1nde-
pendance Beige relates the following anec-
dote IN regard to this: One of the invited
guests had caught his wife In the act of
delivering tender epistle to one of the
gala soldiers. The husband wished to
revenge himself on her, and did so in a
highly ingenius manner. On the day af-
ter the court bali, he was seated with his
wife at the table. when suddenly the door
bell was rung very violently. A servant
entered the room and said, ''There is at the
door a soldier who desires to see Madame.


The lady turned very pale, but the husband
seemed not to pay the slightest attention to
it. Next day the same scene took place at
the dinner table, and the servant appeared
again, saying, 'FThere Is at the door a
soldier asking for Madame -." '-Is it
the same who was there yesterday" 'No. "
81 am not at home" On the following
days the same scene was re-enacted. Fin
ally, the tormented wife could stand it no
longer, and so she said to her husband, 81
am the victim of a poor joke. Show these
men the poor" Madame" replied the
husband, 1 sent these persons myself You
wished for tete-G-tete with soldier; 1 fulfill
your wish and procure you such a one
every day. We have eight hundred thou
sand men in arms; so you may have visits
from soldiers for two hundred and twenty
two years." The lady went to a convent
Year: 1870

From the Dublin University Magazine.
Hushl the murmur Of the river,
And the breeze through oak and pine
FIutters to the open easement,
Thrills the slender Byzantine;
Iof one comes; hear the rustic
OF her garments through the gloom,
And her footstep wakes the echo,
And her presence fills the room.
Hush hear g trembling promise
And fond farewell of tears,
And my vision lies behind me
In the valley of the years;
For a moment met together,
Neither speak, and neither move,
With sudden sense Of sorrow
Born of memory and of Love.
Hush The night is still, and holy
Love must whisper full Of truth,
And the glory OF her presence
Brightens all Dy wasted youth.
Link our hands, my heart relenting,
HOhl beloved, forgivel"
Know such moments come from Heaven
When The dead return and live.
Year: 1870

An old farmer says that "when the wea-
ther is mild during cold weather, it is apt
to be cold and disagreeable when the
weather gets warmer, and if we don't have
enough cold weather in February, we get
it as the weather becomes hot He is Of
the opinion that farmers miss it in not
having it cooler than they do at this sea-
son of the year, and seems to attribute the
frequent failures in the fruit crop to their
carelessness in bringing on spring weather
too soon"
Year: 1870

However useful dogs may be, like many
other things when increased to great
number they become nuisance, and should
be abated. This is the case at present in
this State. Every negro is now allowed to
indulge his passion for these quadrupeds
TO the annoyance of the farmers in general.
Nor is it confined to him alone; for num-
bers of white men are guilty of the same
offence against economy and the good OF
communities. No objection should be made
to mans keeping dog for bird-hunting,
or pack of hounds for the chase, if no in
jury is done to any one and he is willing
to pay for the privilege; but to avoid
hindrance to the raising Of sheep something
must be done. We know how important it
is that wool should bo grown in our State
If we wish to encourage woollen factories;
and also that our mountain, and even low
land mutton, cannot be surpassed. How
necessary, then, that this one thing should
receive ample protection; and we see but
one way to do it-namely, passing . dog
law. Several of the western States have
done this with success, and cannot our Le-
gislnture do something for US. a law to
allow every man of real estate the privi-
lcge of keeping one dog, to be taxed the
poll-tax, or if more than one, ten dollars
for every such one, would have q good et-
feet, the tax to 60 to the achool fund or for
paying the owners for sheep killed by dogs.
REP0RMER.
Year: 1870

tOT INC DlspaiSu'


7 regret to see the effort again made to
bring before the Legislature the question OF
relief. It was hoped it had been finally


disposed of by the Constitutional Con7en.
ton. Fully recognizing the obligation OF
debts, they yentured to allow homestead
to the debtor. This compromise will pro


badly be acquiesced in if no additional
efforts are made in this direction. But, with
further legislation and injustice to the


creditor, we may anticipate as bitter q


strife before the people as that in. Ken


tucky, and with the negroes as distinct


element in the contest. The impression


grows that this question is being employed
in aid of political parties to bring to their


support numbers who could not otherwise


be enlisted. The stey laws have done no


good. They have only exasperated parties


and raised the demands of the debtor class.
If it had not been for Intervention it is


confidently asserted this question would


have had q solution in entire con-


sonance with the views of both parties,


and now, even, it will be settled with more
liberality and justice than practicable by


the Legislature if the parties be allowed
to meet on the peculiar and respective
merits Of each case. The crisis and claims


to forbearance are fully appreciated by all
classes The exclusive sympathy to debtors
is felt to be unjust, and no reason is per-


ceiyed for it but purposes Of political par
ties. Indebtedness has always been the


normal condition of Virginia. Is the or


phan, the widow, the man with all his


means in money, but out of possession, and


therefore not sharing in the benefit OF the
homestead law, less to be regarded thanthe
property holder with his diversified re.
sources and with his reserve of homestead
It is sought to establish the principle o.
| Is ati possiditisn and status % near It Of
cen be obseinsa, In such On syent, wiltaos
Year: 1870

ing on the sidewalk with his arm extended
and pistol in his hand. Just then his
nephew sank by the side of witness with o
groan. He had the idea that his nephew
was mortally wounded. When he looked
around again the prisoner had lowered his
hand, and was walking up Cary street.
There were several citizens passing and re-
passing, and he called on them to arrest the
prisoner. Witness had never seen him be-
fore, but was fully satisfied as to his iden-I
tity. He did not think the deceased had
ever seen or spoken to the prisoner. Wit
ness saw no other soldier in the vicinity
when the shot was fired. s..,... =


At this point the examination was arrest
ed on account of the absence of other wit
nesses, and was postponed until Saturday.
The prisoner WAS remanded to his cell.
Year: 1870

JAMES RIvEE.-Wc are glad to learn that
the committee who went to Washington last
week for the purpose of seeking Oh appro-
rriation at the hands of Congress for
removing the distractions in james river
speak with much confidence as to the result
cf their mission. They have received much
encouragement, and will continue their
efforts until final decision is come to-,
which they expect at an early day.
Year: 1870

HARp1y FArR.-The Sacramento Cht0n OF
Monday last attempts comparative state
ment of property and population between
Placer and Solano counties which Is undouht-
edlv we'll meant and intended to convey
correct idea of the progress of the two coun-
ties From some false notions of the census
Marshal. Morris, we could not obtain what
we desired in statistics from our deputy, but
we can give the Union a better idea from
the assessment rolls. There are now assessed
for taxes in Placer, for the year 1870, ST.
237 900, and the supplemental list will in
crease the amount to near So 900, ,UOO OF
assessed value in property, and give Solano
Sc, 500 900 which is about the correct figure,
Multiply these amounts by three and we flnd
that Placer should have, by the census re-
port, $15 100000 worth of property and
Solano SO 500, 900, about what the actual
report gives her Deduct from Solano the
extra population in Vallejo given to her by
the Government works at Mare Island, and
the terminus of Railroad tapping and doing
the business of the rich and populous coun-
ties north and east of it, and the comparison
will be wonderfully modified. In our item
referred to by the Union we were particular
to state that the Assessor and Census Mar
shal in Placer was one and the same man,
and that people did avoid and run from him.
We do believe there are 14,OOO people in
this county, and our register, our vote, and
property valuation will bear us out i. that
belief.