smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1875

wMrs Polly Fretwell, widow of Newton
county, Georgia, has served notice on the
mayor of Covington and the ordinary Of New
ton county, claiming all the land on which the
town is built as her dover in the estate Of
her husband, who sold the land to Newton
county in 1922 The widow now claims that
she never relinquished but is still entitled to,
her dover.


Maryland is the only state of the original
thirteen which had no revolutionary battle
fought within her borders. Her sons, however,
took part in the war for independence, and all
her delegates to the Continental Congress
signed the Declaration.
Year: 1875

That the Democrats of the Louisiana legis-
latu-e have wantonly broken faith with THEN
opponents does not admit of a question.
Their perfidy may not overthrow the settle
ment which has been effected, because the
so-called Radicals are SO anxious to restore
tranquility to the state that they will even
submit to wrong-as they have not infre-
quently done before. It was understood
throughout the country that the arbitration
of the committee was decisive. Both parties
in Louisiana submitted 10 that arbitration,
and pledged themselves to abide by its terms.
Its provisions are so clear that there is no
possible opportunity for misunderstanding.
A distinct promise was made that the decs.
ion in regard to contested seats should be ac-
cepted, and that there should atterward be
no change. 1t was only on this condition
that the Democrats were given a majority OF
the house. Almost their first act was to
eject four Republicans in order to secure a
majority of the legislature on joint ballot.


The election of these members is a shame
less act of treachery. 1t is not claimed by the
Democratic majority that any misunderstand-
ing has arisen as to the terms of the COM
promise, or that any of its provisions can be
so construed as to give excuse for their con-
duct. Indeed they offer no pretexts nor ex-
cuses. They boldly break the terms of arbi-
tration without word of apology.


The course of the Louisiana agitators,
which is permitted to pass unrebuked by the
Democracy all over the land, will provoke
general distrust and apprehension. That the
Southern leaders were desirous of the restor-
alton of tranquility the North has been as
sured again and again. Were their profess
sions supported by their acts it might have
been reason to credit their sincerity. But
when it sees them seeking to bring about a
renewal of disorder by violating carefully
matured compromise to the support
of which they had solemnly pledged
themselves, when it sees them endeavoring
to provoke a profitless controversy and to
overthrow settlement which promised re-
turn of prosperity. it may easily be pardoned
if it puts no faith in their high-sounding pro-
fessions, if it feels profound distrust of their
motives and aims.


The course of the Democratic party in re-
gard to the compromise is painfully signifi-
cant. Not voice in its ranks is raised
against the fragrant violation of faith by the
Louisiana conservatives. The reactionary
course of the Southern leaders is applauded
to the echo. Even those journals which
urged moderation for reasons of policy have
become silent because convinced that the
time for disguises has gone by. The Democ-
racy has suddenly jumped back to the old
policy of 1868, and seems minded to fight the
next campaign upon the issues of that time.
Upon those issues the Republican party will
not hesitate to join battle with its ancient
opponent.


THE returns from the bureau of statistics
at Washington show that the value of i'm
ports for 1875 fell short of the previous year
Year: 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily tor publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nieations that are not used.
Year: 1875

F1atuleney, Sluggish Digestion, want of Tone and
Activity in the Stomach and Bowels, Oppression
after Eating, are sure to be relieved by Il single
dos taken after each meal. A great want exists
for
Year: 1875

Whether produced by indigestion, improper food,
change OF water or diet, too free indulgence in ice
water exposure to sudden changes OF temperature,
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added
to a gallon of
Year: 1875

Free from serious objections, yet palatable, even
inviting to the sensitive palate, which will create
morbid appt tte for ITSELF and operate as an as
sistant to digestion, as well as perform the func.
t0ns Of > stimulant. Such We confidently believe
is to be found in
Year: 1875

The GAZETTE has long been an advo-
cate Of education by means Of public
schools; and we have never ceased to
urge the making Of the public schools
efficient and recommend an advance to
higher grades; but this can only be done
in towns and cities or in rural districts
where there is a thickly settled populn-
tion.


We have long regarded our system as
the best that could be devised to meet
all the circumstances, while it is calcu-
lated to interest parents and the friends
Of education in the cause. In fact It


has done a great work for Delaware
wherever it has been taken hold of and


used properly. and no system will be


beneficial unless it receives the care and


attention Of those interested.


We have received'a q copy of new


school bill now before the Legislature.


We, Of course, have not had time TO
give it careful examination and mature
| consideration; but from hasty perusal
| we are forced to say that we see nothing


in il that causes us to hope for or desire
| its passage. We deem the present rath-


er an unfavorable period for making any


material change in our public school sys-
TEN. The more it is worked the better
it becomes; and it encounters its great
est opponents in those who have least to
do with il.


We are gratifed to find the mc IN bers
Of the Legislature deeply interested in
the subject, and expressing sincere de-
sire to have improvements made upon


our system. But those proposed in the
present bill we fear will only lead to
costs and embarrassment. County SUI
perintendents have long been talked of .
| but the people have never expressed q
wish to have the management of their
public schools taken out Of their hands,


and we do not believe they will be salts
fed with the acts Of meddlesome and
| ofiicious officers. In some Of our school
districts from $500 to $500 is voted for


school tax, while the present bill only


requires 500 to be raised by tax. Wa


fear the effect Of this provision. 1t may


be intended 70 do good where there


is now less than this sum raised; but Il


may work more harm than good in the


whole Stats. We much prefer our pres


emit system. Tt is unobtrusively doing T
good work wherever it is used and not
abused.
Year: 1875

The Grant party in the Senate evi.
IDENTIFY backed down yesterday and con-
cluded there was no possible chance for
them to push the infamous Force Bill
through that body against the determ-
ined stand which the Democrats and
Liberals had taken to defeat it by talk
ing until the session expired. At three
o'clock this morning the bill had not
been brought up for third reading.
Year: 1875

a New Bedford paper tells a story
about a shOD-keeper, who advised lady
customer TO buy two mohair switches
instead Of one. as the article was beeom-
ing scarce. He said that the man whom
he hired to hunt NOES had only caught
two within q fortnight
Year: 1875

a COUNTRY woman went into store
o. Hanover street, Boston, the other
day and putting four dollars on the
counter, remarked to a clerk: There,
fourteen years ago-'twill be fifteen this
fall-I bought something next door, and
gave them a dollar bin, but they couldn't
give me the change so they sent q boy
into the next shop, and ne brought back
the change for five dollars instead Of one
dollar / took it, but 'taint no use,
amt agoing TO keep il any longer; so
there it is all back again" And before
the astonished clerk had time 10 make
any inquiries she was. gone.
Year: 1875

The Havre Republican believes it safe to sa Y
that three -fourths Of the Democrats of Maryland
are dissatisfied with their State ticket, and
large number are in open rebellion against it.
Year: 1875




Hon. John jay, of New York, who happened
to be U. S. Minister at Vienna, when the Austri-
an Exposition was held, has been writing the
New York Tribune a. series OF letters, develop
ing his stores OF wisdom for the use of the Cen
tennial Exposition. He was first inclined to
think that 1t ought to be put Off few years,
feeling sure from the inertia which he expert
enced within his own venerable bones that
things could not possibly be ready at Paramount
Park by next year. But If the hot-headed Ex-
position people insisted on going ahead, then
Mr. Jay had a number Of suggestions to make,
most or all OF which, as it happens, were already
quite familiar to other we'll informed people, and
had received due consideration.


Furthermore, Mr.. Jay seeks to compcate
matters by conveying the impression that there
will be trouble with the foreign exhibitors, grow
ing out of opposing industrial policies, &c.
What good can he hope to serve by such
course? The exposition will certainly be held,
and it is the duty Of every citizen to render all
the help within his power rather than to heap
obstacles before it. The people of this State
have peculiar interest IN the Great Fair not
only from our closeness in position to Philadel-
pfha, but also because our capitalists and arti-
sans are connected with the enterprise in yai.
ous important ways.


The weakness and stupidity of those who
throw cold water on it can have no effect here,
but We think it the duty of those who can claim
the public attention in neighborhoods more re-
mote, to place the matter in its true light. In
stead Of lending ear to presages of disaster peo-
pie would be more proftably employed in help
ing on the stock subscriptions There ls place
for every one in this great enterprise, and in the
day of triumph each man Will feel justly proud
who has helped the contamination of the work
Year: 1875

Whipping in the Mickies" is what some loud
mouthed supporters OF Colonel Whiteley haye
been talking about So we learn from the Al
rertiser, which cautions these persons with the
loud mouths that they had better not crack their
whip in such a manner. We suppose that they
can tell better about that after the city elections
if the oNeill mon come into line and give White
ley their best efforts, it will be justly concluded
by the ''loud-mouthed" that whipping-in is al.
ways practicable.
Year: 1875

A moro systematic and Intelligent arrange
mont OF the heating apparatus in the public
school-houses has been long needed, and the
general survey given the subject by the Board
OF Education's committee may do good The
changes they recommend are good as far as they
60 but of course are only meant to serve pres
ent needs
Year: 1875

L. J. Lyon has bought the corner lot
opposite the Hartford House, and is bus
lily engaged in building him a store>house
thereon. We are glad to zee some one
with nerve and courage enough to COM
mence filling up the old burnt district
with new buildings. Dandy has an eye
to business and is just the man to "go ia
lemons if he does get squeezed" He has
selected the best point in town for selling
goods. and his already extensive trade
will be considerably enlarged when b,
gets over to his new stand.
Year: 1875

Our young friends, Wells & Viii
liams, have a new sign over their door,
which looks quite neat and tasty. They
propose to enlarge it soon and they will
then have the most attractive sign in town.
They are enterprising young men. and
are succeeding wen. By the way, they
keep an assortment of the best pocket
knives in the market. We know this, for
we have tried one.
Year: 1875

EDITOR HERALD: l have observed let
ters from other parts of the county in
your noble paper, and thinking it probable
that some of your readers would like to
hear from the little town of Rosine,
have concluded to drop you few lines"
n default Of q better scribe.
Year: 1875

Local news is scarcer than hens teeth.
There hasn't been a murder, a fight, a fire,
an elopement, or anything whatever to
create a ripple since our last issue. Our
county is as quiet as a young woman
waiting for her joe to pop the question.
Year: 1875

BEEcHER preached last Sunday on
The Stiffness of Modern Morality.
His practice of that sort of morality is
what visited him with the suit now
progressing in the Brooklyn city court.
Year: 1875

A PADUCAH man has been snatched
from a drunkard's grave twenty-five
times. Since the municipal election the
other day, he has been going on as if he
wanted to be snatched some more.
Year: 1875

There IS a story told of fellow who
applied 10 a LAWYER for advice. An ae-
qaaiatance had charged him with steal
ins horse. Well said the LAWYER.
''teas Is clearly actionable such a
charge as that IS SANDER But said
the fellow. ''he not only charged it but
he proved it TO be true


Iais IS very much the case with the
unfortunate Col. Pfeaader, the repubI.
Year: 1875

A New England newspaper
shows its appreciation of the trials
of The woman who "does her own
house.work" in the following par.
agraph:


"ThA long suffering house wife
hears the door bell ring, washes
the dough from her hands, pulls
down her sleeves, removes an old
calico apron, and with a hasty
look il the mirror goes out in the
hall to find patent medicine bill
on the floor. A woman who can
go through this experience, and
resume her work without making
a few casual remarks concerning
Job and his patience, deserves a
niche in the temple of fame"
Year: 1875

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IN THE ROUGH.
The marble was pure and white


Though only block at best,
But the artist, with inward sight,


Looked further than all the rest,
And saw in the hard, rough stone,
The loveliest creature the sun shone on.
So he set to work with care


And chiselled form of grace
A figure divinely fair,


With tender, beautiful face;
But the blows were hard and fast GIast.
That brought from the marble that work at
SO think that human lives
Must bear Gods chisel keen,
If the spirit yearns and strives


For the better life unseen.
For men are only blocks at best,
Till the chiselling brings out all the rest.
Year: 1875

The efficacy of sweet potatoes
is illustrated 10 the case of clerk
in a store at St Johnsbury, who
ordered a skeleton woman used
to display dress goods-remOved
the other day; but coming in and
seeing it still in its place, as he,
supposed, he threw his arms a.
round it to carry it away, when
he found it was flesh and blood
woman. She would listen to no
apologies, and told her husband,
who came TO the store for ven-
geance, but be was soothed with
a gift Of six pounds Of sweet pota-
toes.
Year: 1875

An exchange says "the Sand
wich Islanders believe that Be-
zebub welks the earth in the form
of a woman" And now and then
you find a man in this country
who believes so too, and that he
married the woman.
Year: 1875

The Springfield Republican ar
CUES that many of the ways of
American women are vulgar, one
of its points being this: "No gen.
tleman would care to parade the
streets in such attire that one
hand was constantly occupied in
reefng the slack of his breeches,
after the manner of holding up
skirts at the present time"
Year: 1875

1t is very difficult to hammer the idea
into the average head of the average hab-
itual lifelong organ-grinder that the
STATESMAN is designed to be printed as a


Democratic newspaper for the Democratic


people of Texas. Its readers are its own.


1t is their organ and not the organ of any


party leader or of any combination of these
leaders. For its very independence, it has


been bitterly assailed and simply because
its mode of action was different from that


of the great number of ''organs" that never
dare to think for themselves and when per
chance they do, they blow and rosr about
it as if something wonderful had happened.


The last authoritative platform of the DEM
ocratic party was enacted at Baltimore. He


who confines himself to its scope is still q
true Democrat and very certainly this can


be, for Southern journalist, no difficult
task. In fact liberalism. Is the policy of
the Democratic party. The doorway to
its Holy of HOLES must be opened very


widely if, in the next Presidential contest


when Grant viii surely be the candi-
date, of Radicslism, it may win certain


victory. Grant will be nominated because
his name is the equivalent of six hundred
thousand negro votes, of sixty-fiye thousand
ofice-holders, and of the six votes con-
trolled by each. The word 'sGrant" also
wields the strength of two Thousand ma
tional banks and of the holders of two
Thousand millions of Federal bonds with
money enough to buy and suspend half
the newspapers of the United States.
In view of these plain and startling facts,
1t has occurred to US that he is truest, in
this iuncture of political affairs, to the
Democratic party who is most liberal and
provides for the greatest possible number
Of accessions to its available voting force.
Itmay be very well to make obedience to
John Ireland's DEGREES the test of Demo
cratic fidelity in Texas; but the party in
convention must so decide before this Pope
oE Grand lIogul, or his llustrious horn
blowers here, IN Houston or at Waco, are
with authority to eject members
from the party or to claim for themselves
the exclusive merit and privileges Of church
membership. 1t would be well for them
to prove the divine origin Of the priest be-
fore whom they bow and make penitent
confessions before they uDchurch those who
dare to worship the god Of Democracy in
their own way and under their own vine
and Eg tree. The curse Of the churches. Of
the country and Of Legislative bodies and of
the press is selfshness Of opinion Differ
Year: 1875

from another even as TO the moral and in
tellectaal virtues of a cLurchman or states
man, and this difference is fatal even 20
relations of personal friendship In con
duct and feelings of this sort we can have
neither concurrence nor sympathy, and
while we have been assailed vehemenlly by
those paid to perform the task and de-
nounced by others who know no better,
they have concurred in advertising us most
extensively, and to this extent We are CRATE
full. They have left US in very tranquil
frame of mind, and we cannot remember
that the most violent of our assailants or
the coarsest of them have ever disturbed
for one moment our tranquility. We
have maintained perfect serenity, even
when the most brutal of our sssailants have
exhausted their ferocity, and with perfect
and unaffected good humor have awaited
the restoration of reason and good temper
The success that has attended this policy of
the STATESMAN will surely serve as valua-
bic lesson to the vain-glorious and boastful
and tend to the promotion of decency in
Journalism and free thinking in public and
private life.
Year: 1875

THE New York Graphic does not name


the Examiner or Telegraph, hut says OF


them that the newspaper which is servile to


the dictation of party, which has no judg.


ment of its own, and is ready to nod il


Cesar only winks, has no proper place in
journalism except at the foot of the back
stairs down which its orders come. To fol
low party as a believer in the Grand Lama
follows his dictates in Thibet, to have no
independent criticism and no suggestion,
inevitably dooms a journal to loss of infu-
ence as we'll as loss of self-respect. No
journal that does so can live, except under
a government where the press receives all
its income as well as its impulse from the
party in power. The right and only legiti-
mate way is to uphold the party in the gen.
eral interests of which newspaper works
when it is right and to oppose it when
wrong. The Boston Herald, when speak
ing of the distinction between party
journal and party organ. says ssrlhhe lh or
gan always goes by the label and praises and
condemns without regard to merit. Thus
we call Morton a demagogue, while we
the spirit and work of Tilden,
the former being but sersile follower, ut
terly subdued to party discipline, and the
latter of a,eriticislng turn of mind, willing
to reform what is bad and to support only
what is fair and good. The more lndepend-
ence there is in parties, the better it will be
for everybody inside and outside of politics
and inside and outside of newspaper life. 8.
Year: 1875

OUR venerable neighbor tells US that s'the
result of the action of the Constitutional
Convention has been to gag the press, and
that whether the Convention prefers dark
ness to light because their deeds are evil is
not fully known" We quote these express
sions that they may not escape the eagle
ken of the Examiner. The Convention is
constituted mainly of Changers or of men
selected as candidates by the Changers, aud
the Examiner is expected to howl when our
antique contemporary intimates that they
''prefer darkness to light" -...r


The STATESMAN will continue to publish
every day the full preceedingssof the Con-
ventibn. and though paid nothing directly
by the Convention, receives by each mail
practical assurances of the fact that if the
Convention fail to furnish few friends OF
each member of--the body with transcript
of the. proceedings of the learned body OF
law -givers, the masses of intelligent people
know how to inform themselves.i G
Year: 1875

II is not only In the United States
that the iron industry is prostrate: The
London Times complaints that In Eng
land it is even in more deplorabls
The German papers tell US
that in Germany it is no better. In
France 1t, Is the same. What is the
matterf


People have not stopped using iron.
To be sure, we have stopped building
railroads at last, and in other countries
they have begun to stop also. There
is evidently an over production OF the
most useful and important OF metals.
Why is itg Is il not, partly, because
iron. so abundant, so easily and cheap
ly produced in so many different parts
Of the world, is not destroyed by its
first user A shirt or a pair OF trousers
is destroyed by the wcarer; an old hat
is flung away; food is consumed as We
correctly say. But in that sense iron
is not consumed. When rail is worn
down it is sent to the foundry and re-
melted, and its substance goes some
way toward the making OF new rail:
Old iron of all kinds has commercial
value, and is saved and sold, and used
over again, and often improved by the
first use. No farmer ever lets an old
horseshoe lie on the road. He picks it
up, and the blacksmith with little
labor makes new horseshoe OF H..
Who can tell at what stage. after how
many years of service in different ca
pacities, a piece Of iron finally dlsap-
pears and is actually consumcdf Per
haps those Pennsylvanians were wise
who some years ago bought up large
part of the very rich iron aud coal
lands of Alabama, and then concluded
to let them lie undeveloped until they
saw whether 1t would pay to set up
new furnaces and rolling mills.


Meantime 1t is pleasant to know that
we have actually begun to export iron
to Europe 10 1872 we exported /, ,447
tons of pig iron, and by 1874 the trade
had grown to 16,0S9 tons. We car
produce in some parts of the United


States iron of quality which Europe
does produce SO cheaply, and with thi


our iron masters ought to supply Eng


land and Continental Europe in con


stantly increasing quantities. Alabam,


furnaces now send iron to England


where it Is found valuable for the con


struction of cast car wheels. y


Herald.