smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1873

The report Of the Commissioners OF En-
igration for the year 1872, to be submitted
to the Legislature, shows the following to
be the approximate number of emigrznts
from each country of the old World ar
irving at this port between the 1st Of last
January and the Goth of this month
Year: 1873

Art and law are agreeably mingled with psy-
chology in Wheeling (Va.) case A spiritual
photographer" contracted to furnish prominent
citizen not only with photograph Of his deceased
spouse but with the same greatly enlarged or as we
may say, extended. When the great picture was
sent home, the widower found it to be not in the
least like his buried love- and ho Indignantly de-
clined TO hang it up at any price. Action being
brought to compel him TO receive this counterfeit
presentment, all the photographers and portraits
painters united in testiying that worse portrait
they never saw and the widowers heart was re-
iOiOed by ayerdict in his favor.
Year: 1873

A considerable defacation in the Hobol,en
City Savings Bank is another unpleasant re-
minder that more careful supervision of these
institutions is needed. The banks for savings
deposits are custodians for the most part of
to be managed with great care and prudence.
But this last is one of train of similar dis
asters which have been heaviest on people
who can least afford to lose money. A glimpse
at "life" is given in the statement that
" there is woman in the case" of the Hobo
ken defaulter. ....1
Year: 1873

In both branches of the local horse trade,
the general market, and the auction mars, there has
an increased volume Of business since the opening
OF the current week but in the former there has not
cen much animation. There is active demand for
prime work horses at full prices but owing the ex
tensve supply inferior horses hard TO SELL and
ought not 10 brought to market There has been
no material increase IN the demand for high priced
stock. and dealers as rule, disposed to the
views OF purchasers.


The following sales this day effected at Arch.
Johnston's Horse Auction Mart in East Thirteenth
At near University place:
Year: 1873




On "Wednesday the largest political con-
vention that ever assembled in this State
met in the capitol. Col. c. u. Winkler,
chairman Of the Democratic Executive
Committee, called the convention to order,
and in a very neat and appropriate address,
reminded the assembly that il was about to
commence the work Of one OF the most i'm
portant political contests ever enacted in
this State. He hoped there wcs determi-
nation to be steadfast in the principles Of
Democracy, and that this meeting would
pass off with harmony, and produce unity
in the canvass. His address, though short,
was pointed and yell received, after which
the convention proceeded TO its temporary
organization. DR.. II. d. X. Taylor, one Of
the very best presiding officers in the United
States, was elected chairman. Under his
able management the convention at once
proceeded to business in earnest, but owing
to the immcnsity OF the body large amount
Of time was necessarily consumed in put
ting it in shape. At the close, how
ever. Of the afternoon session, all the pre-
liminaries to permanent organization had
been completed, and the convention viii to-
day be prepared FOR the substantial work
before it. A nd this work, we are satisfied,
will be prosecuted for the great good of
Texas, for It's certain redemption from the
clutches Of misrule and corruption, and pre-
pare it for the grand march forward upon
the highway Of prosperity, progress and
happiness. Candidates have their pira-
tions, and the most fervcnt efforts Of friends
will be brought to bear for their preferment,
but the weak win quietly give way to the
strong, and when the leaders of the party
are named, every delegate to the Austin
Convention, and every Democrat throughout
the broad State OF Texas viii stand as a
unit to fight for its success. This sue
cess win not only prove an honor to
the trusted leaders, but a signal for free
dom, the glad tidings Of which viii rcvcr-
berate throughout the broad land of
these United States, from ocean to
ocean, from the Gulf to the fro
zen borders Of the hidden sea, and
this nation Of freemen, seizing the grand
inspiration emanating from the Lone Star
State, will grid on their peaceful aruor of
conquest, and with truth and virtue as their
motto, drive from the high and responsible
stations in the land, the fearful corruption
and vice that las brought stain upon the
fair fame Of people who have not yet for
gotten the worth Of noble ancestry. Let
us emulate their example now, and the
Democracy Of Texas will yet be honored
as the advance guard that flung the banner
OF freedom to the breeze in contest for
liberty and the pure administration Of gov
ernments.
Year: 1873

WHEN the charters and amended charters
Of the various railroads were being acted
on by the last Legislature, why was the
State Gazette silent2 Was it muzzledl
What has now opened its mouth, to bark
so loud and sharply, and snarl and snap at
every gentleman connected with a railroad :
Is it the Central Railroadl When the State
Gasstte. last winter, was advertized by the
trustee for sale, to satisfy the Townsend
debt, where did the money come from to
relieve it, win some gentleman, connected
with the Central road, be kind enough to
inform the publicl We suppose the Ga
eette's horror of railroad influence does not
include its benefactor.
Year: 1873

Upon the announcement OF the ballot,
Col. Winkler stated that he had repeatedly
requested his friends privately to withdraw
his name; he now requested them to do so
publicly. His name was consequently with
drawn, leaving but two contestants in the
fold
Year: 1873

The LAST NIGHT.-'Fo-night the Duprcz &
Benedict Minstrel Company will give their
last entertainment at the Theatre. The sing
ing is good, and while the performance is
not as refined rs it might be, one can have a
hearty laugh by attending.
There will be a matinee this afternoon at
O'Clock for the benefit of ladies and chill.
dreu
Year: 1873




He who sins against man may fear discovery.
but he who sins against God is sure OF it.
"A precept Of the Hindoo law says, s'striko
not, even With blossom, wife, though she be
guilty Of hundred faults"


The Beautiful is higher than the Good. for
the Beautiful includes the Good within it as q
part.


Those who have resources within them
selves, and can dare to live alone, want friends
1east. but know how to prize them most


If nc would find the crown that lies beneath
any cross, it must be shouldared and brayel7
carried, not shirked for half the time, and
dragged the other half.


The sweat Of the human brow, wherever it
falls, dissolves the bars by which Nature holds
her treasures from human hands.


Man blinded by his passions troads upon
the borders Of an abyss, but lie would not lead
his child there.


All actual miracles arc flowers which con-
ceal their roots under the surface OF the earth,
and burst forth in deep connection with the
eternal laws Of Nature.


Save lost man his memory he will need
no punishment beside.


There are words that concentrate in them
Eclves the glory Of lifetime, but there is 81
lence that Is more precious than they.


There is nothing that SO refines face and
mien as the presence Of CREST thoughts.
a little temptation may engender only lit
t4o ueleit, Jul "uAk Will 10 Qon0 when there l8 q
great temptation?


There is no sin that ne can be tempted to
commit, but We shall find greater satisfaction
in resisting than in committing.
Purity ehoula*be'felt to be as necessary to
the mind as health to the body. and its absence
alike the inevitable source of pain.


Mo great man has arisen in q day, but slowly,
in proportion to e1ertions and Weu-di1ected
effort.


Some men mourn that they have made and
broken so many resolutions It ia sad that you
have broken them, but thank God that you made
them.


There is 10 Chance in the universe, and,
When We say there is, We can truly mean only
that We are ignorant Of the relation Of cause
and effect.


We know not how many humble eouls are
born into purer life by the keener consuming
repentance which follows their transsreesion.
We sympathize with men, not according to
the measure OF their suffering, but according to
the measure OF their danger.


-God Will not let any apparent evil como into
our lives from which We cannot wiring some good
to ourselves or Others


-Man references less than woman. therefore
degenerates when she does not influence his
thoughts and emotions.
Like aoTezs OF Heavan. dreams often pass
Year: 1873

Reference to our news columns this morn
ing will fully bear out the epithet Of scandal
which is applied above to the credit mOOiiier
investigation. The conviction has been
growing IN the public mind Tor some days
past that, though there might have been no
bribery and corruption In the allotment Of
credit mobilcr stock and Its accruing divi-
dends, there mas certainly been something
akin to moral perjury in the testimony
given before Mr.. Polands committee. II,
however, there has been perjury lately, con-
grcs-lUnal misconduct will be found lying
back Of 1t, In connection with the
stock jObIing operations Of four or
lvc years ago, and 1t now behoOves every
man In the Republican party whose hands
are unstained To stand up and demand that
there be no holding back Of tue truth, and
the whole truth, In relation to the credit mo-
bilier ON any prctext whatsoever soiled
regulations are lying all about the Capitol
building; II will be kindness to give each one
OF them every opportunity OF renovation,
irrespective Of the fate Of all others, and, for
the alternative, positive stain Of guilt Is no
worse than the chameleon huss that have
followed each other from day to day US meln-
Ter after member has been brought to the
confessional.
Year: 1873

TuE SECRETARY or THE NAVY Is to be
congratulated over the vote Of confidence
virtually passed In his favor yesterday by the
action Of the Senate upon the slOup-of-war
Till. That the House will concur Is highly
probable, and thus the wise views of the head
of our naval establishment will prevail against
foolish counsels on all sides, and the decline
Of the navy for the time being arrested.
Year: 1873

To TILE EDITOR OF THE TINES


SIE-In the account given by the purser OF the
Vile du Havre there is very regretable omis-
sion. He speaks about the Catholic priest convey
ing to those around him religious comfort and
that faithful clergyman but the narrative adds
"While around the priest there was a terrible ex-
citement and frenzy" That Is not correct. Never
have seen people so calm and resigned as the
passengers OF the lille du Havre. Not one shrek,
not one cry, was he ara from the moment the Loeb
Earn struck rs to the moment we went down.


young lady was pressing her mother on her
breast, saying, "COurage, dear mother; IL will be
one minutes struggle, then we shall enter together
in heaven" Four sweet little girls were surround
ing their mother and two friends who were with
her, saying, LET US pray; let us ask God to keep
u.s." About 10 or IL ladies were a little further on
engaged in earnest prayer. have never witnessed
such manifestation OF the power OF faith.


After we had been taken on board the Tr1moun-
tam we had religious services every day-one day
0fncerB OF the Vile du Havre and the passengers
were regularly present.


No words can render the meek and submissive
attitude OF the ladies after the catastrophe. The
almost dead with cold and fatigue, told me when
we met on the Loeb Earn, 'srhe Lord had given me
submit to His will"


1t win comfort the numerous friends OF the un-
fortunate and Dereaved passengers OF the Vile du
Havre to know that the Lord sustained them, and
that both Protestants and Catholics felt they we're
under the mighty and tender care OF the same
mercifui Father Believe me, yours sincerely.
Pasteur Paris, one OF the passengers OF the Vile


London Dec, @ 1873.
Year: 1873

There Is no visible suffering on account OF the
"hard timesr among the poor OF Trenton. Very
few complaints are made, and, Judging from
present indications, the hardships attendant ON
the approach OF the winter season will not be OF
that magnitude which causes such alarm in otner
cities Of the States. The various manufacturing
and industrial vocations OF the city are still doing
lively trade, and nothing is likely to happen
which might interrupt this pleasing condition OF
anairs. Consequently no relief associations have
been formed, Tor the good reason that none are
necessary. AS Is usual at this season, great
many "trampsr from other parts OF the country
stroll into the city and. after telling their sorrow
ul tales OF poverty and want to the 0versccr or the
ing and meal at "Kelly's." the CITY footing the
bill, with instructions TO take their departure
when the dawn OF the next day approaches Tren
toms liberaliu N this resDect has become nro-
verbal
Year: 1873




An account OF the melancholy event is given by
Acide Laauze, who was one OF the French stew
ards on board the il-fated ship. He says:-


The Vile du Havre left new York about two
O'Clock in the afternoon OF November Is. The
was nne e6 but Sa two ye
after leaving New New York We lost blade Of our pro,
very careful not TO put on null speed for
fear OF breaking the Others. The night o.
but there was no moon Shining. ing we had our head
sails and topsails set and were going before the
wind al about Il knots an hour l went to bed
that night at about half past nine. and was awoke
by the collision. l Immediately rushed on deck,
saw the Loeb Earn astern OF Us and heard some
one call out tnas we were sinking went back TO
my bunk for the purpose OF putting on . pair OF
pants and found the water already up to my
q on ,s to tine deck se g s ep 70
sengers were all rushing backwards and forwards,
some crying, Save me save mel' Meanwhile
cited that we could do scarcely anything. l tried
to help some OF the sailors to get No. boat
ing into it and frustrating our erorts
As soon as our ship began to I'LL she
commenced to lean over the port side; this think
accounts for the swapping OF the mainmast, which
brought down the mizzenmast with 1t. The captain
just happened to come out of his room before the
collision occurred. and as soon as he opened his
door he saw the Loeb Earns jbboom over the bull
warks. Alter going on the bridge he made every
boats over, but the passengers ali seemed SO terror
stricken that we could do nothing scarcely. twas
fearful to see the women and children running
about the Geek crying and entreating US TO
save them. We did all we could for
them, but the time was short that that
all was very little. As soon as l saw her
below water / Jumped on the rail astern and
swan towards the Loeb Earn. Tue cries OF the
struggling people behind me never. never can
forget and seem 70 hear them now ringing
wildly in my cars. After being IN the water a
few minutes I got hold OF a buoy, which enabled
me to keep anoat for nearly an hour, when was
picked up by one OF the Loeb Earns boats. From
what have heard l should think the Loeb Earn
was seen five or six minutes before she struck US.
heard from the man on the lookout that she had
no side lights burning: but whether that Is true
not OF course cannot say. I certainly did not
see any, and 1t seems to me very likely that she
had none burning.
Year: 1873

Most OF the courts adjourned yesterday out OF re-
spect to the memory Of the late Judge Nelson. Bar
and Bench united In words OF feeling euiogy upon
the illustrious departed jurist. report Of the
proceedings in the various courts will be found be-
low and shows the high estimation In which the pro-
fesson hetd this great legal luminary OF coun-
try, whose light cleaned with increasing brightness
through half century. 1t will be seen also that
there was largely attended meeting OF the Bar.
where arrangements were made to attend the
funeral Of the deceased at his late home In Coopers
town.
Year: 1873

This branch OF the Marine Court, presided over
this term by Chief Justice shea after the transac-
tion Of some pressing business, and on motion OF
counsel adjourned Tor the day In respect to the
memory OF Judge Nelson deceased, and to give
counsel practising in the Court an opportunity OF
participating in the proceedings in honor OF de-
ceased in the United States District Court.
Year: 1873

Judge Larremore, pursuant to motion Tor ad-
journment said that they had received intelligence
OF the death OF the Hon. Judge Nelson, late Of the
United States Supreme Court In respect to his
memory and in conformity with the views OF the
courts in this city he would direct the Court TO
stand adjourned until tomorrow morning, at
eleven O'Clock.
Year: 1873

THE wickedest boy in Maine lives
in an up-river town. The other day
the young rascal induced his play
mates to go with him to an old laly's
house, and got her to sit down before
an open fireplace to tell them stories
of the olden time The ringleader,
after everything had been carried out
according to plan, assembled to the
roof with large pumpkin, which he
dropped down the oldfashioned chin-
ney, upsetting the teakettle, scattering
the FIRE about the room, and fright.
ening the venerable dame half out of
her sense.
Year: 1873

The IMPENDING CoNFLICT.-All over
the Northwestern and the Pacific States
where immense grants have been con-
cedcd by the General Government, os-
tensibly for the purpose of aiding works
of public improvement, all old party
divisions have been merged in the issues
growing out of the powers thus created,
which in almost every instance been
used to subsidize legislation, dominate
the people and aggregate all power in
the hands of few. The pending cleo
ton in California is to be determined
upon this issue between popular rights
and special privileges. In one of those
grand out-bursts of eloquent protest and
political philosophy which are only
called forth by circumstances of impend-
ing peril to popular liberty. Governor
Booth depicts in vivid colors the dan
gers to bs apprehended--some of which
have already been realizea-from these
monster monopolies and special privi-
leges; but in hopeful view of the stu
alton, he as clearly points out the RENE
dies yet reserved to tho people. He
says:


"In the presence of new dangers
party ties are relaxed. Where they
bind together it is rather from social
affiliation than the power of political
allegiance. From force of habit and


ersonal association, we look to our old
political leaders and comrades for guild
ance and counsel; but pass along the
street, take the men as you meet them,
listen to their frank avowals, and you
will find that the old party discipline,
which was won't to marshal its hosts
like contending armies, is destroyed.
Gather together representative lntelll-
gent assemblage like this, composed of
Republicans and Democrats, poll it, and
you will find that on tho living questions
of the hour, where there arc differences
of opinion. men no longer differ as
Democrats and Republicans, but as men
of independent convictions; and those
who prefer to remain with old organi-
cations simply feel that for the present
there is no where else to go, and hope
to accomplish new purposes with old
forms. This is not local but gener-
al truth, and there is general feeling
that warfare should cease whose mo-
tive and meaning have gone"


Thus recognizing and accepting the
situation upon this broad basis, is more
than half the battle. When the many
arc united they are mightier than the
few. 1t is only by party divisions and
through party discipline and caucus
management that the few have domina-
ted the many and put in jeopardy the
peoples rights and liberties to that de-
gree that nothing now will save them
but united and vigorous resistance. The
people of Washington Territory learned
the lesson of the dangers of railroad
monopolies through the insolence Of
their assumptions early in their career.
and are = unit in resisting their aggres-
SiOns.
Year: 1873

TIE SMOKE NUEsANcE.-The Philadel'
phia Inquirer predicts that ere long the
great cities of the West, which consume,
such large quantities Of bituminous coal
will be entirely removed from the smoke
nuisance. According 10 the Inquirer
This evil will be endured Tor time, but
the period Is NOT far distant when we may
expect that smoke will be prohibited in
our large cities, and the population be
compelled to relieve itself Of q foul nui-
sance by burning tho smoke. There is
no difficulty about this, except 1t involves
some changes in the construction Of chin.
neys and Gues." Reference is then had
to the experiments made in London TOR
consuming smoke, and while It Is admit
ted that the Londoners "haVe not carried
out this reform to its full extent" yet, "all
that is necessary Is some cheap method Of
applying this improvement TO dwelling
houses, and we will have it as matter OF
preference, il the economy oi the arrange
ment is shown, and perhaps as q matter
orlaw, II the burners Of bituminous coal
in our great towns should object"
Year: 1873

A NEW EETBRPRBE.-We hear OF a
stock company forming in the lower end
Of town for the purpose Of erecting Sl0,'
900 business block on the corner Of Con-
rad Longs lot, opposite the Sherman
House. The stock Is to consist Of 100
shares at 500 per share, payable 10 per
cent monthly. About thirty shares have
already been taken. The balance will IN.
doubtedly be soon picked up and the work
of building Get on foot. The movement
cannot help but be paying one. Sue
cess to tho enterprIse,-MdrtinS Ferry
KefbS.
Year: 1873

SoALpED BY A SQUAw.-Tne following
incident of the recent battle between the
Sioux and Pouca indians at the inca
agency, is told by the Sioux City (loxal
Journal;


A Sioux brave had gained the shelter of
one of the buildings, from which position
he was enabled to fire at his foes from short
range. While he was standing just At the
corner of the building loading his gun,
Ponca squaw rushed from the house. and
before the Sioux could defend himself gave
him a slashing cut across the abdomen
with huge knife. As she struck him the
Sioux involuntarily bent forward, clasping
bis abdomen with both hands. and just at
that instant the squaw grabbed him by
the hair, and with savage stroke OF the
knife scaped him. Shaking her CORY
trophy aloft, and giving shrill cry of de-
fance, she darted back into the building
in safety, followed by dozen rife balls
from as many Sioux, who from a distance
saw the result of the sortie. The effect
was perfectly maddening upon the Sioux.
for to have one of their warriors scalped
by squaw was a disgrace which could
only be wiped out by the blood of the en-
tire band of Poncas. They rushed for the
buildings, but were met with fire which
laid many of them low, and the rest re-
tired to safe distance without having in
jured their foes. The act of the squaw
seemed to inspire the Poncas, and, fauut-
ing from window the scalp of the unfor-
tunate Sioux, they uttered yells of derision
and contempt which nearly drove the Sioux
frantic"
Year: 1873

The look of sympathy; the gentle word,
Spoken so low that only angels heard;
The secret art of pure selfsacrifce,
Unseen by men, but marked by angels eyes;


These are not lost.
The sacred music of a tender strain,
Wrung from poets heart by grief and pain,
And chanted timidly with doubt and fear,
Ts busy crowds who scarcely pause to hear;
1t is not lost.
The silent tear that falls, at dead of night,
Over soiled robes, which once were pure and whit
The prayers that rise like incense from the soul,
Longing for Christ to make it clean and whole:
These are not lost.
The happy dreams that gladdened all our youth,
When dreams had less of self and more of truth
The child-lke faith, SO tranquil and so sweet,
Which sat like Mary at the Masters feet;


These are not lost.
The kindly plans devised for others good,
So seldom guessed, SO little understood;
The quiet, steadfast love that strove to win
Some wanderer from the woeful ways of sin;


These are not lost
Not lost, Lord for in that city bright,
Our eyes shall see the past by clearer light,
And things long hidden from our gaze below,
Thou wilt reveal, and we shall know


They were not lost.