smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

Hoot We little rascal We come in on me this way,
Crowdin yourself amongst US this blusteiin' winters


day,
Knowing that we already have three of ye seven,
An trying to make yerself out Christmas present of


heaven!
Ten of ye have now sir. for this world to abuse
An Bobbie he have no waistcoat an Nellie she have


no shoes,
An Sammy he have no shirt, sir, I'm tell it to his


shamel
An the one that was just before ye amt had time


to name
An all the banks be smashin' an on us poor folk fall
An Boss he whttles the wages when works to be had


at all
An Tom he have cut his foot off and lies in woful


plight
An all of us wonders at mornin what We shall eat at


night;
An but for your father an Sandy a-fndn somewhat


to do,
An but for tn" preachers woman, who often helps US


through,
An but for your poor, dear mother adoin twice her


part,
Ye'd seer us all in heaven afore ye was ready to


start.
An now ye have come ye rascal so healthy an fat an


sound,
weighin, I'll wager dollar, the full Of a dozen


pound,
With yer mothers eyes ashin yer fathers flesh an


build,
An good big mouth an stomach all ready for to be


filed!
to4>,,t \, otfv0
Don't get my chaf in yer eye, boy i only was just in


fun.
Yen like us when ye know us, although we're curious


folks;
But we don't get much victuals, an half our yin is


jokes!
Why boy, did We take me in earnest Come. sit upon


my knee;
I'll tell We secret, youngster-Ill name ye after me.
Ye shall have all your brothers an sisters with ye to


play
An ye shall have yer carriage an ride ont every day.
Why. boy, do ye think ye'll suffer =? I'm gettin a


trife old,
But It'll be many years yet before lose my hold;
An if should fall the road boy still. thems yer


brothers there,
An lot a rogue of EN- ever would see ye harmed a


hair!
Say when ye came from heaven, mT little namesake


dear,
Did We see mongst the little girls there, face this


one here?
That was yer little sister, she died year ago,
An all of us cried like babies when they laid her


under the snow!
Hang it ! if all the rich men ever see or knew
came here with all their traps, boy, and offered EN-


for You,
I'd show em to the door, sir so quick theyd think II


odd,
Before I'd sell to another my Christmas gift from


God
Year: 1876

trade is n, half what it ought to be. The
longest faced man in the world just now is
the New Yorker who has a store on his
hands for which he is paying $4,000 rent
per annum. His expenses 60 on merciiess-
pay is nothing. 1t is the worst season ever
known, and no one feels certain of inn


provement. Happy is the man who is well
Year: 1876

The Constitution does not say that NJ
man shall exercise the office OF an electol


while he is in the service of the United


States, but after authorizing each State to
appoint these electors in such manner as
IL may choose, expressly declares that ''no
Senator or Representative, or person hold


ing an Office of trust or profit under the


United States," shall be thus appointed.


Is Senator eligible and may he serve in
the college If he resigns his seat in Con-


gress after he is appointed an elector? II
the law forbids the election of non-resi-


dent to any particular Office, may candi-
date evade the prohibition by ensering
upon such a residence after the vote is
cast and before he receives the official no
tice of his election? This is too childish
for sober argument.


The office-holding candidates on the
successful ticket being therefore ineligi-
BILE beyond remedy, how are there places
to be supplied? Is the next highest candi-
date on the opposition ticket entitled to
the place? This is claimed by partisans
on the other side, but is not so clear. II
the votes for the'ineligible nominee are to
be counted as blanks, the person who
leads the other tickets would not have a
thtJOAity thO NOtCo taot, Dub dS u Dluldl'
ity elects, would he have the next high
est number and be entitled to the placer
As this question will be raised In the
State courts, where it will be legally ad-
judicated, we leave il for another aspect
OF the case.


Suppose the votes are regarded as
blanks, the candidates on the other tick
ct are ruled out, and there is an elector
wanting to complete the number to which
the State is entitled; how is the vacancy
to be filled? 1t was at first supposed that
the State laws provided for this emergen-
cy by authorizing the college to complete
the list; but a careful examination shows
that such authority is wanting in most or
all of the statutes. Any vacancy occur
ring after the election by the death of an
elector, his resignation or failure to attend
his colleagues are authorized to supply.
But where an election fails, as it will if
the opposition candidates are not admit
ted, only new election can cure the dit
ficulty. The Vermont Legislature (now
in SESSION. has promptly brought forward
a measure to legalize new appointment
this is to be legally resisted, it would
seem, by an appeal to the courts on the
ground that there was an election; but
there is not time for it in some OF the 9TH
er States, even ifit is held to answer.
Governor Lippett of Rhode Island has
declared that he is equal to
the occasion, and will forward the four
votes from his State solid for his chief
'withuot fail;'' but he does not conde-
scend to tell us how it will be done so as
to avoid the aspect of illegality.


This may all be quietly settled by
to Tilden of the necessary ma
jority from the doubtful States: but if
that is refused, the questions at issue will
not be easy of solution.
Year: 1876

They have everything on grand scale in
California. There is hive on the eastern
slope of the San Fernando range, In Los
Angeles county, which men have tried
several times to capture, and have as often
failed. 1t is in rift which penetrates the


rock to depth of one hundred and sixty
feet. The opening is thirty feet long and
seventeen feet wide, with two passages.
The bees come and 60 in solid columns about
one foot in diameter. Efforts have been
made to descend to the store OF honey in the
rock, but the men ara invariably driven
back, and one man lost his life. The hive
has been known for years, and it is esti


mated that there cannot be less than eight
or ten tons Of honey in it, A man who lives
In cabin not far from the spot gets more
honey than his family can use from the
leakage. 1t flows out of small aperture in
the rock like spring He has a honey
fountain at his door.
Year: 1876


By Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, June 80.
In the House to-day, the Geneva award
bill was under discussion, but it went over
without action.


A bill to grant weeks furlough without
reduction of pay to all government employ
ees in order to allow them to visit the Cen
tennial was passed.


A resolution to accept the invitation OF
the Centennial Commission to be present at
the celebration in independence Square,
Philadelphia, on the Fourth was adopted.
The Senate amendments to the House
bill, making temporary provision for the
ordinary expenses of the Government for
the next ten days, were, on motion of Mr.
Randall, of Pennsylvania, concurred in
The bill was sent Immediately to the Presi
dent for his signature.
The House then toook recess until
O'Clock.
Year: 1876

A circular issued by the New Jersey Democratic
State Executive Committee 4 week ago has given rise
mistakes, which, however may yet be rcct
fed II forth Interpretation OF the law IN re-
gard the voting for federal offices. alleging that no
person win be entitled TO who shall have been
naurAzcd days previous to the election. several
prominent lawyers, including United States Commits
soncr Auirbcad OF Jersey CITY, were consulted the
SUBJECT and have given the following Interpretation
the law, which II rs very important should be
thoroughly understood throughout the state: -
First any person horn in this country
w be emitted to vote II he shall have arrived tho
age OF wcnyonc before the day Of election. pro
yided he shall have registered rhc last day OF regis
try on the I'd OF Novemberl Second, any person
who shall have declared his intention OF becoming
citizen United States at least two years previous
10 the day Of election and who shall have resided
years in the United States, on that day will be entitled
vote provided he shall have registered The Judges
OF election required by law to register such person
on the production OF his hrst papers, but the right
to vote on election day is contingent the produr
ton OF HIS REHABILITATION Certificate
Year: 1876

local wit Of Lafayette, Ark. undertook
to fool DR.. Westbrook, one dusky evening
last week, into the belief that plug oil
twist tobacco that he pointed at the doctor :
head was pistol. He succeeded admirably ;
and was shot dead before he could explain
that il was all a ioke
Year: 1876

The Sonoma (Cal.) Democrat is certain
that the Pacific coast ay be set down
solid for the Democratic nominee for
President If either Tilden, Hendricks or
Bayard is selected as the standard bear
er OF the party By the st. Louis Convex
ton.
Year: 1876

Death has been making sad ravages among the youth of our community of late. Of those who met at a social gathering just one year since, seven are sleeping in the dust. Among that number was she who has just left us so suddenly in all the beau ty and promise of young womanhood; our beloved friend Jennie Hemmings.

 Seldom have the hearts Of all in our midst been more thoroughly stirred with regret for the departed, and sympathy for the bereaved. than when we laid her in the silent tomb. The tears ia every part of that large company bore ample testimony to the love which was felt for her by all, but perhaps only those who knew her best were aware how perfectly. how beautifully her life-work was accomplished. Every thread of it taken up patiently. faithfully, while with entire forgetfulness of self she ministered to the comfort and well-being of her friends. The tendency of all her thoughts was sweetly exhibited even in her last illness, when, althC ugh slightly de.irious, she murmured, Running with patience the race that is set before us." Dear Jennie never shall we forget how her beautiful eyes sparkled with animation when in studying the word of God, she sought the full meaning of it's precious truths as for hidden treasures, and one who knew her wel.eve in the privacy of her own cham Der, testifes that never, however weary she might be, or however late she might retire, did she lay herself down to sleep withou, first reading portion ot Scripture and commenting herself to Him whom sht loved above all others. Truly Gods waYl are mysterious, and only those who neve doubt His wisdom and goodness can Say from the heart, in such an instance O death, '.He doeth all things we'll" But he life work is done. She has finished he course" she has ''kept the faith. leavini us beautiful example of womanly excel lence-ot early piety. There was nlch in the great temple above all ready for heI and she must go to fill 1t.

 And SO we turned from her grave wit only sweet thoughts of peaceful, shol life.

 sIn the cold, moist earth we laid her, when th

 forest cast the leaf,

 And we wept that one 90 lovely should have lii

 90 brief,

 Yet not unmeet It was that this young friend {

 ours.

 So pentle and so beautiful. should wither wit

 the flowers. M

 Salisbury, Oct. 23, 1876.
Year: 1876

The news from Europe strongly indicates that a great war is at hand. The Emperor of Russia is believed to be personally in favor of peace, but he is in current that he can hardly control or divert. The Lon don Tunes made an appeal to Germany to keep the peace, and the answer from Der

 lin substantially announces that Germany will stand aside. In other words, she will not interfere with Russia. Servia, under Russian influence, refuses an armistice. The Turks are very bitter toward Russia. The Eastern sky is lurid with coming war.
Year: 1876

w We are informed by postmasters the fol- lowing named subscribers have left the places where they have been regularly receiving THE NEWS, and as they did not notify us of their change of post-ofhce. and are in arrears to the fish their only address known to us, and if any of our readers know of the whereabouts of any ot them, they will do us a favor by informing us.- Is 1t exactly HONEST treatmeDG to receive news paper till several dollars due. and then leave Ihe postmaster to inform us the paper is not re- wheres The following have done this: Does
Year: 1876

If the experience of the last ten years is
any criterion by which to judge of the dis
position of the street railway companies to
accommodate the public the expectation
that they will voluntarily provide seats for
all passengers is vain one. During the
last decade the only Improvement introduced
by the companies is the bell punch, and as
this is intended for the benefit of the stock
holders and not for the convenience of the
passengers, it reflects no particular credit
on the management of the lines. The only
way then, is to compel that necessary accom-
mediation which the companies neglect or
refuse to give. Every passenger must be
provided with seat and means must be
devised FOR conveying all the passengers
wishing to be carried. AS the companies re-
fuse this the Legislature must compel it. In
another column we print letter from
correspondent which reflects the general
sentiment on the subject. new policy
will he the result of little Legislative action


and but little compulsion will be required
to infuse new energy into the companies


In few months our street railways can be
supplied with new cars and the whole system
reorganized if the managers of the street
lines are walked from their lethargy. At the
present time they fancy their narrow policy
to be the most profitable If they are com
PEELED to give every passenger a seat or for
felt their charters a new sense of duty will
come over them, and, as consequence, it
will once more be possible to traverse the
city with reasonable degree of comfort
Year: 1876

The regular days for the coaching clubs to
parade in London are observed as holidays
by many people, and Hyde Park is always
crowded on those occasions, and we fancy
that it will not be many years before the
same feeling will show itself in our people,
An Englishman cannot conceive grander
picture than a dozen four-in-hand teams
pranciDg along in front of magnificent
coaches filled with British beauty Similar
scenes may soon be witnessed in our parks
and our people will be just as much pleased
with the show as are our cousins across the
ecean- The coaching club of this city is
growing rapidly, and the Philadelphia organ
ization is also said to be thriving and bids
fair to be another grand success We also
learn from Baltimore that there has been
some action taken by few spirited gentle
men of wealth to organize coaching club in
that city, and at the next May meeting Of the
Maryland Jockey Club we expect something
definite will be learned as to the future move
ments in that direction. Our coaching club is
now in a very hourishing condition, and new
coaches for new members are in course of
construction by the best makers in London,
which will, no doubt, be in readiness for the
first summer parade Of the club, which takes
place in June next 1t takes several months
to get coach made and sent over to this
country after it has been ordered, but this
delay will soon, we hope, be removed by
members giving their orders to coach builders
at home. This course must be pursued
sooner or later (; in fact, it should be done as
soon as the club decides on the style and
form of the coach to be used and American
makers are furnished with models of the
work required. Artists for the finest work Of
coach making can always be found when re-
quired


We should not be surprised TO learn that
every large city in America had coaching
club in progress of organization before the
close Of the present year and it is under
stood that lines Of public coaches will
be established in this city after the man
ner Of those running out Of London to
VILLAGES and towns twenty and thirty miles
Year: 1876




The Board of Education, while contem-
plating the good results of the Compulsory
act and the increase in school attendance
which is its immediate effect shows the old
time inaptitude for dealing with the real
question of public instruction. The trouble
which agitates the Board now, as it has done
for number of years, is the question of
teaching the French and German languages
in the public schools. No decision has been
reached, and we trust none will be for some
time to come, for the question is one which
in the end will solve itself If the common
compel the respect of every parent seeking
an education for his child, it will be as i'm
possible to keep the modern languages out
of the course of study as it has been found
by the old-fashioned college professors to
exclude them from the curriculum OF our col
leges. Until they attain this excellence.
however, it will be impossible to introduce
either French or German with any
thing like satisfactory results The
way, then, to make the modern Ian
guages a part of the regular course of in
struction in the schools is to make the
schools the worthy vehicles of the highest
culture. But this cannot be done by reso-
luton of the Board of Education. If the
schools are badly managed and fail to afford
elementary instruction of the best kind to
the children of rich and poor alike, all the
efforts at teaching German which may be
made will not impart the language to sin
gle person in century. The course of
study, like the system, must be one of
growth. and when instruction in the English
branches in the public schools has reached
something like perfection the addition of
French and German to the regular curricu-
lum will become mere matter of course.
Under such circumstances the duty of the
Board of Education is plain. 1t is to see
that the primary and grammar schools are
brought to the highest degree of excellence,
and that the Compulsory Education act is
fully and fairly tested. For the next few
years no other questions need agitate the
worthy gentlemen who direct public educa-
tion in this city, especially as the realization
of a reasonable expectation in this direction
will make every other question easy of solu-
ton.
Year: 1876

away one of which will probably be run
from the centre of the city to New Rochelle
and back daily, while another may take the
west side of the island, and go out by the
way of the Boulevard and Kingsbridge and
so on to Yonkers and Tarrytown. Should
this be done there is no doubt that the en-
terprise will be well patronized by pleasure
seekers during the summer months, particu-
larly by those who cannot get away to the
far-off watering places to rusticate for weeks
at q time Many members of the coaching
club will no doubt also enjoy themselves
in this rational manner at their own water
ing place-New York city-where every lux
ury would await them after their drive, and
they will find it far more profitable and
healthful than wasting their time in idleness
and sweltering in the great caravansaries OF
Saratoga and similar places of summer re-
sort.


There seems to be charm about coaching
that can only be appreciated on the top Of
the vehicle as it is rolled over the country
by a spanking team of four, handled by an
accomplished whip, whose graceful manner
of manipulating the ribbons gives conf
dence to all that he is master of the situa-
ton, and particularly when he gives salu-
tation to a favorite by raising his whip hand to
his chin as he dashes along We hope to see
several public coaching companies running
teams the coming summer, so that all classes
of respectable people may enjoy the pleasure
of coaching trips to the country
Year: 1876

Our London correspondent, struggling
with the difficulties of q storm, which cut
off communication with the Irish ca
ing hither via Paris sends us q
full budget of news from the English
capital. This is a triumph in its way which
journalists can appreciate, and our readers
will not fail to acknowledge. In the
cable vocabulary our correspondent knew
no such word as fail. We learn
from him how the English press
is busying itself about American
affairs; what is thought of the defeat of
Holman's resolution attacking the Resump-
ton act what is thought of the monetary
unit plan, and how the Telegraph commiser-
ates our ENJOYS abroad on the pro-
posed reduction of their salaries. We mean
of course, the ENJOYS of the government Of
the United States. Economy of this order
certainly has its very ridiculous side,
and an American Minister in shabby
coat, though it might delight the parsi-
mony of new-fedged reformers, would not
be much addition to our national dignity.
They are getting up committee
in Dublin to induce Queen Victoria
to visit Ireland this year. We hope she
will go, for the tendency is so great to
go away from that country that it must need
royalty to induce people to remain there
much less to return once they have left
it. The storm throughout the country will
be great topic for days to come.
Year: 1876

Senator Woodin's bill does not touch the
Tammany trouble, and it seems to us evil
IDENTIFY framed for some other not clearly
apparent purpose Every evil consequence
traceable to the influence of Tammany in
our politics may continue indefinitely with
out the violation of single clause of this
bill. The Tammany Society owns and
controls Tammany Hall and exercises over
the General Committee which is supposed to
act for the democratic voters of this city
such an influence as makes them the mere
puppets of that society; but it does all this in
such a way that no law can possibly take
hold Of the fact when the whole control is
separated into specific acts. Tammany may
safely defy any Legislature to forbid any act
and suppose that it will thereby free the
Democratic General Committee from the in
fluence of the Tammany Society; but a stat
ute declaring that the act incorporating that
society is repealed will do effectually what
rigmarole Of sections and sub. sections will
fail to do. 1t is to be hoped that it is not
intended to cheat the public in this matter
If the indignation against Tammany should
be lulled by bill put forth as q Tammany
death warrant, and that bill should not
accomplish the required purpose, it would be
great opportunity lost. If Mr. woodin's
bill is intended to prevent railroad compa-
nies from packing party conventions and
even the Legislature it may be an advan-
tageous measure; but we fear it would prove
imperative to that end.
Year: 1876

Al. GAMBErTAs APPEAL TO FRANCE in his
private speech at AK is praised by the Lon
don Times for its moderation and fair spirit
of compromise The publication Of the
National Defence Inquiry Committees reply
10 the republican attacks is evidently
being used as campaign document,
much after the American fashion. 1t is
comical to American thinking to see the
republicans deprived Of free speech in a
republic, while the monarchists have The
nficial Journal at their DISPOSAL
Year: 1876

A STORM SUFFICIENT to interrupt telegraphic
communication between Liverpool and Lon,
don must be of the most destructive kind
md it is probable o long list of losses by sea
md land will reach us shortly.
Year: 1876

THE ELEVATED RAILROAD is working hard
to complete their line to the Battery, and
have completed their plans for running
track on the east side of the city. We can
not but wish this company success, for they
have shown commendable' energy but
single track, although better than none, is
not what New York wants in the way of
rapid transit.
Year: 1876

THE ENGLISH RIFIEMEN are working hard
to have their team in first rate trim for the
coming match, and it behooves our Creed
moor sharpshooters to take advantage of
every favorable day for practice. In Eng
land the practice can be carried on through
the mild winter with little discomfort