smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

once had the extreme felicity o.


leaving my business to serve on "th'
jury" plead in all manner of ways


for q release, but to no effect. could


not swear that was deaf, nor blind


nor yet non compos, but did tel


them that had formed an opinion


They asked me if my opinion wonld


prevent me from receiving the testi-


mony in good faith and rendering q


verdict according to it. replied that
of course l should weigh the evil
dence carefully, and be governed by
it. I was then informed that "would
do"


The case to be tried was that of ar
son-then capitol otFense-and the
prisoner at the bar was young man,
named Charles Ambold, whom had
known from boyhood, and who was
naturally one of the finest youths of
the town where he resided. He had
a widowed mother, who depended
upon him for support, and his circle
of friends were large and choice. |
was morally certain that he did not
commit the crime, and hence, l am
sure those who were friendly to him
got me on the panel, aud had me re-
tanned.


The trial commenced, and we
twelve men took our seats in the Jury
box. had very respectable set
with me-only there was one man
whom 1 didn't like to see there. This
man was Moulton Warren. He was
a dark, sinister-looking fellow-at
least to me. knew that young Am
bold had one fault. He had been ad-
dicted to drink, and had been known
to visit disreputable houses. 1t was
one of those houses that had been
burned, for setting fire to which he
had been apprehended.


Now l had often tried to persuade
Charles Ambold from the course he
was pursuing. He had repeatedly
promised me that he would reform,
and as repeatedly had he broken
away. l had often talked to him of
his poor mother until he had wept
like a child, but the effect was not
lasting. There was power of tempta-
ton more effective than any influence
could WELD. He would fall away
into evil companionship, and for q |
while his manhood was going. One
Dr. two abandoned woman had gained |
great power over him, and upon |
hem he wasted much IF h;s suh |
Year: 1876

Ben. Butler evidently does not intend
to push Hayes into the White House, by
the Louisiana returning board and the
acting president of the senate. In re-
gard to the latter part of the Republican
programme, he says:


If any instrument says that A and
B are to do thing-tor example to
make an award or enter Judgment
can A do it without B, or B without A 7
If both houses are to count by the con-
stitution, can one count without the 9TH
er? If so, which? If our Republican
friends in Louisiana in their letter, had
claimed the right in the president of the
senate to aGjudicate as to the propriety
or rightlulness of the electoral vote
when they made the claim that he was
to count them, should have thought it
very significant but as they have insis
ted that he is merely a machine or clerk
to register what may be sent him, do
not think the democratic party will be
likely to be much moved by their mani
testo, which certainly leaves the presi.
uSit Vi liiC sViihtS auout 40 Hdiliiitse a
piece of clockwork as could well be i'm
agined, it only being his duty to tick out
what is placed in the wheels. believe
that whoever ha, the counting of the
vote in the last resort to determine an
election, has a right to srrutinize that
vote, ascertain its Legality, its fairness
and truthtulness, and whether it repre-
sents in the case of vote by proxy, as
the electors are, the will of the people
who are their constituents. All that, OF
course, cannot be done by the president
of the senate, and therefore must be done
by the two houses. If it can be done
by the president Of the senate, then the
most alarming stride against the rights
of the people has been taken, when the
claim is made that the president of the
senate is to count the votes. Fortunate
| ly, however; the claim thus made by this
very respectable body of the Republicans
in Louisiana is entirely emasculated by
the concomitant assertion that the presl.
dent Of the senate is to be simple ma
! chine, ministerial officer or clerk"


No one possessed of common sense
or acquainted with law, can fail to OBJ
serve that the above is the plain-teach
ing of both, and very much are we mis-
taken if the matured public sentiment Of
the country does not force the Republ


cans to recognize and respect it as such
Year: 1876

The returns are all in, and we are Ger
tain that Jordan +. Cravens is elected.
The majority, it is true, is small, but new
ertheless let us rejoice. The escape we
have made is a narrow one let us take
warning that such a fearful experiment
be not tried again, as that OF running
two men for one office. Let the ill-teel-
ing engendered by an uncalled for, and
iniudicious method OF eleetioneering he
put away from all hearts, and let the de-
mocraey et-uaft Third, as elsewhere, be
united. Leqi Observation-Disclosures nrg
State =


So says the Gazette. The contest rs
over. The question Of who was righ,
or who was wrong, is no longer open Tor
discussion. Let us rejoice that demo-
crat is to represent us, and take warning
in the future from the narrow escape we
have Just made from being represented
by republican. r unite the party, and
let us march forward. Smother your i'll
feelings, and you. will soon forget that
there were ever any differences between
the democrats OF the Third district.
X. Gazette. - &


We agree with tho State and Gazette.
Put behind the past, and look forward to
the future. Every indication shows US
that now is not the time for division in
the ranks Of the democratic party. The
outlook is 'ominous, and the democracy
Of the State and country should show a
united and unbroken front.
Year: 1876

to a continuation of the trial until the
18th or Goth of November. Opposi
ton was made to this on the ground
that if postponed until November the
trial would encroach upon the next
session. Without disposing of a mo,
ton to refer the subject to the ju.
dietary committee the House went into
discussion on the army appropriation
bill


Bristow formally resigned to-day to
take effect on the Goth inst.


The President to-day sent message
to Congress calling the attention OF
that body to the embarrassed condi-
ton of all branches of the govern
ment. If there should be failure
to pass the necessary appropriation
bills before the 1st of July or other
wise provide for the emergency. He re-
commends an extension of the provis-
ions of all appropriation bills covering
the present year to the next fiscal year
IN all cases where there is failure to
provide for the expenditures of the
government by the 1st OF July.


Bullets election to the French SEN
ate was the result of coalition be
tween the Bonapartists, legitimists
and right centre.
Year: 1876

No name has come before the pub
lie with such unmistakable signs of
APPRECIATION As that of Maj. Engelhard
in Connection with the Secretaryship
of State Its mention suffuses every
face with that glow of pleasure that
accompanies pleasant tidings. There
is no holding back There is spon-
taneous leap of sympathy and appro-
baton. Who does not feel intui-
lively that the right man has been
reached as it were by an instructive
apprehension Of what WAS fit and
proper ?


Outside of professional preferences,
we know no one better qualified than
Major Engelhard for the place to
which he is named. lie is eminently
qualified by mental competency, and
strict integrity, both OF which are
adorned by II g 4niality of nature that
makes him all friends and leaves no
residinnm of enmity.-HiIsboro Re
cOrIIGr-
Year: 1876

At the close of the Conservative
Democratic Convention all the dele.
egates and many strangers and citizens
repaired to the National Hotel and
called out for Vance He said: He
would be less than a man if he didn't
accept the nomination, and it was
honor enough for him to be the choice
of the largest convention ever held In
North Carolina. 1 congratulate you
fellow citizens that there is once more
a prospect of the government of North
Carolina being administered in accord
ance with the Ten commandments.
The republicans want reform, but they
want it in their party; but We can't hope
to create reform in the Republican
party. "Come out from among them
ye people, and serve the Lord, saith
the Lord" Belknap's great COM
plaint is that he was exposed by rebel
officers. They haunt the bloody shirt
in this way. 1t is my opinion we are
on the eve of great reform that will
sweep the thieves from the land, and
honest men will represent US. The
Republican party of North Carolina
came into power In 1868; and what 10
the result? L want to spend Sabbath
at home, and cannot give the corrup-
tion of the Republican party unless I
spend Sunday in Raleigh.


1t Is four years since the bloody
shirt was put in the wash tub with q
piece OF soap, and yet it is still faunt-
ed forth at every election. There is
no avenue opened up whereby we can
be saved only by the Conservative
party. This is our only salvation. Men
must act together. aud obey the coun-
sells of their chosen men and nomi-
mated officers. The favors you enjoy,
the low taxes you pay come from the
benefits of the Conservative party. IF
a man not of your choice has been nOmi-
mated, still stick to him. What We
need is u statesman capable OF pro-
ducing peace. We have been recon-
structed and reconstructed and yet
there is no peace. There is no man
here who wants to rub up the old
swords but would blend them together
III peace.


a FEW REMARS IN REGARD TO MYSELF.


am a candidate for Governor. I
WAS elected with eighteen months to
serve in 1865, but l now propose to
serve out my term. l served you in
time of war. [ now propose to serve
you in time of peace. [ desire to serve
you when there is returning harmony
in the land. If we all work together
we shall have real peace, q true
peace.
Year: 1876

A Burke man said yesterday that
Judge Fowle's speech at the National
was superior to t lie effort of Stephen
A. Douglass in this city before the
war. Mr.. Fowle made one point of
tremendous force. He held up Zeb
Vance as the Governor in times of war
who boldly stepped between the Con-
fedcrate army and our State, and with
firm and uufinching nerve protected
the right Of habeas corpus. A North
Carolinian could not be dragged at
viii and Kirked about the country at
the end of the bayOhet. 1t was Zeb
Vance then in times of war. But it
was Holden in times of peace who ex-
hausted the Judiciary aud gave the
writ of habeas corpus for gun wad
ding to Kirk and Bergen and their
tatterrag followers. Zeb Vance in war
is now the peoples man in peace.
Not soldiers widow but remembers
him as she stood at the door of the
Executive Office and kindly vel
coined her in and listened with sympa-
thetic and attentive ear to her wants,
and not a man or woman or a child in
the State but cherishes his name as a
lesson they long ago learned that
Vance made the best Governor we
have ever had -RaleiQh Ncacs.
Year: 1876

of people and especially those who
have to buy Clothing, and it is a


question of more vital individual im-
portance, because it is one that


touches the pocket-books, and when
ever a good and sure place can be
Year: 1876

tached and the apparatus is drawn forward
by two men.


Coal tar is spread over the upper surface
and as the machine is moved forward the
'hoppers are disturbed and alighting on the
tarred surface, are killed by coming in con-
tact with it.


The cost of a zinc machine is about six
dollars; for sheetiron somewhat less. Those
who prefer to make their own machines
will find it no trouble in doing so.


An objection having been made to the use
OF canvass, we consulted Rufus Clark. who
says that Oil cloth Or heavy canvass should
be used, so that the coal tar will not leak
through. Apprehensions We're entertained
that the tar would injure vegetation by COM
ing in contact with it. Mr.. Clark thinks
that if proper care is taken, 10 tar need be
dropped or spilled


John 0. Brewer is using his patent ma
chine with great success, and proposes to
slay his millions with it.


Everyone interested in the grasshopper
cause, should examine the machines con-
structed for Richards and Clark.


Thomas Skerrit has constructed an ingen-
ious machine, which resembles very much
in shape and size, a pan for boiling sor-
ghum, hung on wheels. 1t is eight feet long
and three feet wide, resting on a bent iron
axle so that the bottom is within four inches
of the ground. The oven or drumis of sheet
iron, covered on top and sides, with an open
bottom of iron ribs and heavy wire. Fire is
built in the machine and it is driven over the
field, the draft of heatis to the ground, and
the 'hoppers are burned. 1t is drawn by
horses hitched to a tongue attached to one
side and side draft is avoided by an irol
brace running through the draw bolt of th'
tongue to tie shoulder or axis of the OF
Wheel. The cost is about forty dollars
Colorado Farmer.
Year: 1876

While we are taking peep at the farm,
we must not forget to look at the buildings,
the dwelling-the home, if you
please. 1t is by the home and the surround
ings that we judge something of the nature
and disposition of the family. We are SO
constituted as to partal1e more or less Of the
nature of things-animate and inanimate--
with which we are surrounded; therefore, if
we expect to be happy, we must associate
with congenial spirits, and dwell in homes
that are attractive. A noted writer, speak
ing of the home, says:


A mans house should be on the hilltop
Of cheerfulness and serenity, so high that no
ing comes so early and the evening tarries
so late, that the days have twice as many
hours as those of other men. He is to be
pittied whose house is in some valley of grief
between the hills, with the longest night
and the shortest day. Home should be the
centre of joy, equatorial and tropical.


In the education of the family of children,
this home influence plays a most important,
part in forming their habits and shaping
their destiny. The child that is brought up
in cheerful home, surrounded with beauti-
full grounds and trellised flowers, will cher
ish that home as hallowed ground, and his
thoughts will center there. There is no
need of making this home a costly affair. A
man should always build according to his
means, for large costly mansion with a


6 mortgage attachment is not calculated
to promote cheerfulness.-Cor of Rleral
! World.
Year: 1876

Messrs. Water and Oil


One day had broil,


As down in the grass they We're dropping,


And would not unite,


But continued to fight,


Without any prospect of stopping.


Mr.. Perash o'erheard,


And, quick as word,


He jumped in the midst of the clashing;


When all three agreed,


And united with speed,


And Soap came out ready for washing
FR1TTERs.-One quart of milk, one pound
of flour, and seven well-beaten eggs, q tea
spoonful of salt. Drop by the spoonful in
to lard and fry light brown.


FAMILY CAKEs.--Y olks Of eight eggs, and
one cup of sugar, kneaded stiff with flour.
Roll out thin, cut in fancy shapes, and fry
in hot fat.


hvlD rArro.--IaKe one egg, one cup OF
sugar, one cup water, one and a half tea
spoonfuls tartaric acid, one teaspoonfnl of
flour, one teaspoonfu1 extract lemon, piece
of butter size of a walnut. Cook over steam,
then fill the paste and bake moderately. Put
the lemon in just before baking. Ice them If
you wish.


KIssEs.-Two pounds of Toured sugar,
the whites of eight eggs, beaten to a froth,
then add the sugar and flavor with lemon or
vanilla. The whole should be beaten very
hard few minutes, then drop in oval shapes
on white paper which has been slightly but
tered, and place in a moderate oven. Bake
to pale brown, then place the flat sides
together.


LEMON P1E.-Make very short crust and
roll rather thick. For every pie take the
grated rind and juice of one lemon, one tea
cupful of sugar, and the yolk of one egg
one cupflll of sweet milk or water, one tea
spoonful of starch, sottened with a little
milk bake about an hour; beat the white
to froth; add two tablespoonfuls Of sugar
and pour over the top ]; bake slightly.
To MAKE Coon MoLAssEs CANDY.-Two
pounds white coffee sugar, one quart molas-
ses syrup, three tablespoonfuls OF vinegar, put
in small piece ofbutter. You can tell
when it is boiled enough by dipping your
finger into cup of cold water, and if that
which stickes to your finger is hard and
snaps, the candy is done, and should be
poured upon creased marble or tin pan;
add a little essence of lemon, then pull it till
it becomes white.


To MAKE HoNEY-WINE OR MEAD.-To a
gallon of water, put . Tbs. of honey and |
ID. of sugar; boil for an hour, put in the
whites of four eggs to clarity, and skim It
quite clear while boiling then put it into 4
clean tub, and let it stand for week, put
| ting in a toast with honey to make it work;
then put in a cask, adding the peels of three
or four lemons, let it stand for a month, and
then if it is not sufficiently fine put in more
honey, and let it stand longer.
! Coon RREAKFAsT CAKE.-Cold mashed
potatoes mixed with flour and rolled out and
cut into biscuits are very nice and health.
full.


ssa.s A
Year: 1876

VICE PRESIDENT WILSON OF Gypsy


BLOOD. There is a romance connected


with the ancestry of Henry Wilson


which Las not yet been given to the pub-
lic, but which would be interesting read
ing were all the facts told. 1t is stated


by those who know best that the Col
baths were gipsies, two tribes of which
remarkable people settled in Shafford,
New Hampshire, early in the century.


From these gipses have descended few
of the best and many Of the worst people
known in the annals of the Eastern States.
The facts are known to many New Eng
landers, but it is probable that the ro-
nance has not been given in at all its
details because of the pain that would
be caused to many families. But it is no
dis, redit to the late Vice President that
he came from such humble stock; indeed
IL is greatly TO his credit that, d. spite the
iron fortune which envel ped him in
early life, he should have achieved such
n high position, and finally passed away
amid general regret.-Grolohfc.
Year: 1876

PACIFIC whalemen have made an inter
esting discovery this season. A few years
ago they reached the whaling ground in
August only to be obliged to leave in
September. The past year they tarried
until October, and might have delayed
longer, SO far as peril from the ice pack
was concerned. They went to within so
miles of the mouth of Mckenzie river,
where sailing vessels have never been
before, and say that steamer, aided by
the currents, might have gone through to
Baffin's Bay without difficulty, and thus
solve the mystery of the Northwest pas
sage. This remarkable atmospheric
change is unaccountable.
Year: 1876

LEAP YEAR.-The year 1876 will be
Leap Year. We make this announce
ment for the especial benefit of any of our
lady readers who may dread the "sere
and yellow" of old maidism, and there
fore do not care to see tine time in which
the supposed privileges of woman can be
exercised, pass away without an effort to
yensnare some of the venerable youths
who linger in the realms of single bless
edness. Pitch in, girls, and when you
see fellow that you think will suit, make
him come to time or quit the county.
Year: 1876

THE Rev. Henry Bylew is in Ken
lucky Jail for stealing hog. But we
should not judge the reverend gentleman
400 hastily. He was probably the victim
of Surprise donation party" the night
before, and stern necessity drove HIM to
the means of repenishing his famished
larder.
Year: 1876

THE writers of sensational novels have
new wrinkle" Let them put the viii
lain of the tale on board of vessel car
rying a box Of dynamite, with clock
apparatus attached, by means Of which
II vessel may be blown to pieces in mid
ncnan-
Year: 1876

SCARLET FEVER interfered with the
Holiday amusements in Shasta, Scott's
annual ball not being so well attended ms
usual. The disease is very prevalent
there. but as we learn by a letter from
friend, it has not assumed a malignant
Year: 1876

A WISCONSIN editor illustrates the pre-
vailing extravagance of people nowadays
by calling attention to the costly baby
carriages in use. When he was baby
they hauled him around by the hair Of
his head.
Year: 1876

IT appears from the report Of the Sec
retary Of War on the signal service that
S7l.l4 per cent. of the probabilities for
the past year have been fully verified. The
accuracy has increased with each succeed
ing year.
Year: 1876




The Legislature reassembled yesterday,
but the Senate failing to drum up a quo
rum adjourned until to-day. The As
sembly got to work at once. Its first act
was to refer the ELLIS Grab" so called,
TO the San Francisco delegation in the
form of resolution calling for an inves
tigation. There is no doubt but that the
delegation will report back recommend
ing investigation. The Ellis Grab " is
simple in statement but promises to
be momentous in details. The State
owned certain Tide lands the Tide Land
Commissioners it is alleged, for a mere
song, sold large tract of tide shore in
such manner as to virtually deprive the
State of title without adequate compen-
sation. That is the whole matter in
nut shell. All sorts of stories are told Of
how it was done, and how the commits
sioners had their palms creased by slip
perry gold, but nothing positive and def
mite is stated 10 warrant any conclusion
as yeI, reDuILIuS IDe pTesuiHpliOn ol III
nocence. Long articles have appeared
in the papers about the matter, but not
one has made real allegations beyond
those have given. l believe the Com
missioners innocent, and prophesy their
complete vindication. You know we
often have moral convictions which we
cannot at once establish as legal certain
ties. From what / know, hear, see and
can find in the report Of the Commission
my moral conviction is tor the Commits
sion-but time will tell and it was right
for the Legislature to look the matter up.
Year: 1876

WHY THERE HAS BEEN A GENERAL DECLINE OF


MINING STOCKS AND FANCY sRcURITIKs-cAPI-


TAI WITHDRAWN TO MOVE THE GRAIN CROPS.


SAN Francisco July 13, 1915
panic. At this season every year large amount Of
money locked up from stock speculation and used
for moving the grain CROP The immense yield this
year. estimated at 600, 900 tons occupies moro
capital than usual Many large operators taking their
summer vacation in tho interior OF the State, and
interests in mines, with the present dull business IN
mining stocks have especial to hold up the
market The decline in silver, with the other causes
named has had something do with the late decline
prices. few heavy dealers, who operate generally
bears taking advantage of circumstances, have been
throwing the stock the market and selling short
for some time past and have reduced prices TO the
point considered "bedrock," but have now begun TO
I'LL and in consequence stocks have varied but little
for three days past False reports have been circu
lated about the mines and frightened timid
holders Many who mad stocks carried on
margins have been sold out, and or
two brokers who bought long are somewhat
crippled but otherwise damage has been reported
and lively market is expected when the usual reac
ton takes place. James Keen, Mark Mcdonald Jasper
largo purchasers to-day OF the bonanza and other
stocks and the market has been very firm, with up
ward tendency.