smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1876

StA HELlN& Ii y M % IL s-I III E


rIAxISEs ONCE MORE BEARD


FROM.


The Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore american, when last
heard from, was in state of terrible
alarm. In his dispatch of the 2ud in
stant he says:


have it from creditable authority
that Secretary Robeson is advised of
an attempt at mntiuy by the crew of
the Uuited States steamer Tennessee,
the hng- ship, of Admiral Reynolds, of
the south Atlantic Squadron, which
took place off some of the East india
Islands. 1t il stated that the sailors
had become offended at some presumed
ill treatment, and Can ed to be painted
in black letters on blanket the WI rds,
eve want our liberty" which they
| displayed in a position to attract the
| attention of the commanding officer
SO formidable had the revolt become
| that it required the entire marine force
| of the ship under arms to subdue it
The ringleaders were turned over for
punishment TIE Navy Department
is quite retieent concerning the matter,
|
it quiet.


U2on this terrible tale of horrible
horrors we have just two comments to
make. First, we desire to express our
profound pdmiration at the reticence
of the Navy Department concerning
the matter, and our most cordial con-
gratulations upon its success in keep
ing it quiet. Secondly, we desire
iii the most indignant manner and in
advance to repel any insinuation or
suggestion, come from what quarter it
may, that the whole thing is put up
JOB to show how important it is to
keep marines on board men-of-war
where de sperate sailors have blankets
and are so liable to want their liberty
in black letters. Surely after this
| heard-rending occurrence, the ''cow-
ardly" attempt to reduce the expenses
of the government by abolishing the
useful and gallant mariue corps that
under arms SO bravely subdued the
depraved seamen who wanted their
liberty in black letters on a blanket,
will come to grief


But all jest aside, for ways that are
dark and tricks that are vain. are not
our Radical friends peculiar, indeed
We doubt, however, if even so gallant
an exploit as that on the Tennessee
can save the marines from falling VIC
Tins to that necessity for resrenchment
and reform their Radical friends think
is SO "cowardly."
Year: 1876

der the majesty of the law, and by
direction of its officers to lay his hands
upon the victim to see if the accusing
blood would not flow from the wounds
An act, which Radical ex-Jud ,e,
and himself as much as any other man
responsible for the condition Of affairs,
said would have disgraced pagan Rome
one Thousand years ago; go into the
meetings of County Commissioners and
see them vote away the money OF the
people to employ lazy and disreputa-
BILE negroes to perform unnecessary
work, and such as they are incompe-
tent to do, at five and ten times its val
ne; examine the price of our city bonds
and compare it with those of their
own; in a word see how. day after day.
our sympathies are derided. Justice
outraged, prosperity sacrificed, ,decency
spit upon, and the pride OF an honora-
BILE people humiliated by ignorant
blackamours. and their worthless and
criminal white leaders, and then, if
they can, cast vote in Maryland
which will tend to fasten for q genera
ton these curses upon their brothers
in North Carolina. For can assure
our friends here that if Maryland had
gone against the Democratic party.
defeat this year with us would have
been almost sure. Our proposed
amendments to the Constitution, BY
which most of these evils will be recti-
fed, would have been defeated, and
the food gates of ignorance and cor
ruption would have been reopened
upon us. It is indeed matter of
more congratulation with us than it is
for these people that the petty griev-
ances and spites of some of cur friends
here did not fasten upon us evils of
which they never dreamed.


A most agreeable surprise awaited
me here. I have been the guest for a
day or two of near relatives, some of
whom had not seen for nearly twenty
years. and those, born since that time.
had never met. It was to me most
happy reunion, and rekindled the
tenderest emotions of my heart, carry
ing me back almost a quarter OF a
century. amidst the happiest and
dearest social recollections and scenes
of my life. My grateful love is due
and rendered for my kindly reception
and entertainment. e.
Year: 1876

other States, by which hope was de-
feated, labor robbed and progress
greatly retarded. They cannot fail to
see that in order to check the repeti-
ton of such wrongs and designs look
ing toward them, and in oder to Sc
cure the application of good laws in
behalf of Southern industry, education
aud order, and TO elect responsible
men to State and national Offices, and
TO exert proper influence in the coun-
sells OF the country, they must unite
under a clear plan of action. The evils
to be avoided, the good to be gained,
are so Immediate and direct and i'm
portant that it is rather wonderful the
Southern Republicans, who are in a
real majority, have not constituted
themselves as proposed long ago.


It i'll m .ttcr for true rejoicing to
tind that even one Radical shee. is
willing TO admit the existence Of the
grave offences committed by its party
in the Southern States. An honest
confession Is good for the soul. But
We doubt if there il much hope for our
Philadelphia cotem porary and its
friends un il they repent as well a.
confess. They must not only confess
their sin4, but must repent and for
sake them.


We beg leave to suggest too that tht
difficulty hitherto has not been pre-
oisely the fact that Southern Radicals
did not unite under a clear plan OF


T. IL
have been thoroughly united and upon
a remarkably clear plan of action.
What is wanted is all honest plan Of
action honestly carried ont. Hitherto
the plan of the Radical party has beer
pluuder and it's action lawless.
Year: 1876

From the Raleigh News:


The Rescue Fire Company is book
ed for a visit to Norfolk in April next
in company with the Hornet Fire
Company of Charlotte. The Rescue
is composed of the best men of this
city. We return our thanks for an
invitation TO go along.
Year: 1876




The sentiments of the New York
E0esei,sg Post in relation to the convic-
ton of Mckee are so just and true aud
so well expressed that we cannot re~
frain from giving our readers the ben
eft of them,


The guilt of any man, says our New
York cotemporary, is subject of
sorrow and regret; the conviction of
such a man as Mckee, the principal
owner of the st. Louis Globe Demo-
crat, the leading Republican journal
of the State of Missouri, when he is
guilty, is proper matter of rejoicing.
That such man, with ali the aid that
social position, wealth, friends and i'll
fuence could give him, has found e.
cape impossible; that courts and juries
are ready to mete out to him the same
impartial justice that they deal to
commoner offenders, is in every way
encouraging.


The breaking up of the "whisky
ring" and the saving thereby made to
the Treasury are nairor matters com
pared with the proof these trials have
given of the power of our courts to
keep the fountains of iu stice pure, and
to punish the offenders impartially
without reference to their wealth or
position in the community. The money
6lched from the Federal Treasury by
Mckee and his confederates was CON
siderable in amount. and its loss ell
tailed serious burden on Taxpayers;
but its recovery was a wholly insignif
icant matter as compared with the dc.
given of our power and
willingness to bring respectable rogues
to Justice, and the increased respect
for law and for the public tribunals
which such convictions as this one are
likely to engender.
Year: 1876

prives the court of any power to inter
fere with it.


But neither is this the question we
set out to discuss this morning for


even If it was right and proper to par
don Holden there has since the ad-
journment of the Court that inflicted
the sentence. been no body in existence
that had the power to remit it. The
advot,ates of his restoration seem to
think otherwise. Let us see how that
is. The constitution expressly de-
clares that call powers not therein del
egated remain with the people," If
therefore the constitution has not del


egated to anybody the power to pardon


offenders like Holden it remains with


the people. Has the constitution del
egated this power to the Governor :?
It has not. but on the contrary express
ly says he shall otexercise it. Has the
constitution delegated this power to
the Legislature No such grant of
power to the Legislature can be found
in the constitution from beginning to
end. Has this power been delegated
at ali The constitution will be
searched in vain for sny such grant to
anybody and it therefore remains with
the people.


But it may be asked has not a con-
vention this power ? The answer to
this is equally plain. An open unre-
stristed convention representing the
entire sovereignty Of the people has
ample power to pardon in such cases.
Wheiher restricted convention, rep
resenting the sovereignty of the peo-
pie in q limited degree only, has sucL
power depends entirely upon the re-
strietions imposed on 1t. There has
been but one convention held since
Holden was sentenced and that was a
restricted one. To that convention
was granted only the power to consid-
Year: 1876




The Democrat says, "You are taking
away the liberty of the white man OF
the south" How 1 weep for the lib
critics OF the white man of the South.
Applause and laughter. For 200
years, tell you, he robbed the Negro
OF his liberty. For over 200 years he
branded him as we do cattle, and we
are called upon to weep over his miser-
les and misfortunes, because the Negro
had outvoted him in one or two States.
They say-every Democratic orhtor
says-the reason the white man abuses
the Negro in the South is that the
white men are weak aud have no power
aud the only way to make them stop
killing Negroes is to give the white
men more power aud take away what
little strength the black men has.
You will never have peace in the South,
they say. unless you give the white
man more power. l am not willing 10
compromise with the enemies of this
Government at the expense of the
friends Of the nation. Are you? I.
Year: 1876

An ENTHUSIAST IN HUGaNa-A
couple from the country came to the
city yesterday, procured a license and
were married in due form. They left
on the afternoon train for home. They
attracted the attention of every passen-
ger by their lavish display of affection.
The young man kept his arm tight
around the brides waist, as if he was
afraid she would vanish before he
knew it, and she didn't seem to care if
he hugged her right along for half
day. She was SO terrible homely that
everybody wondered how he could love
her, and by and by he seemed TO think
that an explanation would be in order.
He borrowed a chew of tobacco of q
man near the door. and remarked:
I'm going TO hug that girl all the way
home, though 1 know she isn't purity"
81 wouldn't," briefly replied the man.
"And that's where you'd fool yourself" :"
continued the young man. when
I'm hugging hundred acres OF clean,
nice land, with forty head Of stock on
it, can make the homeliest girl in the
world look like an angel to me.-lA Au-
gusta (Ga.) Chronicle.
Year: 1876

An EPISODE OF THE NoRrHFIKLD
RAIp.-When the bandits made their
recent raid in Minnesota on the North
feld Bank they captured near Manka-
TO an inoffensive German named Dun
ming. After he had pilotcd them to
roadway which they wished to and,
they calmly debated the question
whether they should permit him to go
on his way or kill him on the spot
After the question had been discussed
quite freely ballot was taken, and the
Germans fife was saved by the vote of
Charley Pitts, the robber who was sub
sequently killed near Madelia. Dun
ming was compelled TO take an oath
that he would never speak of his ex-
perience to a human being. Never
Was mortal man SO dreadfully scaredl
He could not shake OF the panic ter
ror. He moped about for few weeks
after the memorable interview, and Was
in momentary dread of the return Of
the bandits. He finally sold his effects,
packed his chest, and started for the
East, fully determined TO put the ocean
between himself and his captors.
Year: 1876

That part of the Presidents message re-
ferring to the Navy Department, is such an
admirable defence of Secretary Robeson
that we deem it worth while to reprint it.
President Grant did this of his own voli-
tion, and the first intimation the Secretary
had that the President intended to refer to
him in terms so complimentary, was when
be saw the printed message. The Presi-
dent answers SO fully and SO satisfactorily
all of Secretary Robeson's slanderers in the
following, that further vindication is unnec-
essary and superfuous:


''The report of the Secretary of the Navy
shows that branch of the service to be in a
condition as effective as it is possible to
keep it with the means and authority given
the Department. 1t is of course not possi-
BILE to rival the costly and progressive estab-
lishments of great European Powers with
the old material of our navy, to which no
increase has been authorized since the war,
except eight small cruisers built to supply
the place of others which had gone to de-
cay. Yet the most had been done that was
possible with the means at command, and
by substantially rebuilding some of our old
ships with durable material, and complete
ly repairing and reftting our monitor fleet,
the navy has been gradually so brought up
that, though it does not maintain its rela-
tive position among the progressive navies
of the world, it is now in condition more
powerful and effective than it has ever been
in time of peace. The complete repairs of
our five heavy iron clads are only delayed
on account of the inadequacy of the appro-
priations made last year, for the working
bureaus of the department, which were ac-
tually less in amount than those made be-
fore the war, Notwithstanding the greatly
enhanced price of labor and materials, and
the increase in the cost of the naval service,
growing out of the universal use and great
expense of steam machinery. The money
necessary for these repairs should be pro-
vided at once that they may be completed
withoutd tdelay or expense. When this is done
all the strength that is in our navy will be
developed and useful to it's full capacity,and
it will be powerful for purposes of defense
and also for offensive action, should the Sc
cllrity for that arise within a reasonable
distance from our shores. The fact that
our navy is not more modern and powerful
than it is, has been made cause of COM
plant against the Secretary of the Navy
by persons who at the same time criticise
and complain of his endeavors to bring the
navy that we have to its best condition; but
the good sense of the country will under
stand that it is really due to his practical
action that we have at this time any effec-
tual naval force at command. ~. IT, Press.
Year: 1876

Woman is weak. Remember this! Never
give anything that will strengthen her, and
especially avoid pleasing her. By pleasing
her you encourage her in thinking you
married for love, and not to have your old
clothes mended and washed.
Year: 1876

If you borrow any mony, never pay it..
You can console your conscience by the be-
lief that if the lender had really needed it,
you would have got it; ergo, this money
was Of no use to him, and if you had not
borrowed it, he would have spent it foolishly.
Year: 1876

Take care of the cents, and the dollars
will take care of themselves provided you
can get them. Never neglect to pick up
dollar in preference to cent. Don't pick
up either if you can't find them.
Year: 1876

On next Tuesday the world-rsnouned ven
triloquist ami prestidigiator, will visit this
city, bringing with him greater Inducements
than ever before. He not only requests
people to come and see him, but actually
offers building lot to each and every one
who does. Of these lots, the papers thus
descant:


"They were found laid out in streets, and
situated within forty rods of the Camden
Atlantic Railroad line, and within two and
ahalf miles of the Vineland and New York
railway. The soil is a sandy loan, and es-
pecially adapted to vegetable and light
fruit culture. A thick growth of wood
covers the land, and the timber upon the
lots was said to be worth more than the
cost to them. The timber is thrown in by
Wyman. The tract is singularly level, ,hav-
lag been all ocean bed at one time, and the
climate delightful, the sea breezes sweep
ing over it.
Year: 1876

A chance will be given this evening, to
obtain very fine baby carriage, at Robin.
sons cigar store, on Market street. The
vehicle is OF flrst-class workmanship, and is
valued at $3.50. The chances are now SELL
ing at Is cents each, which is certainly very
reasonable.
Year: 1876

FOUND DEAD IN HIS BoAT.-Thomas
Robinson, boatman, running between this
port and WILDLY Island, brought the news
Wednesday afternoon that the body of an
unknown man had been found in Admi-
rally Bay on the morning OF the 9th inst.
lying in a skiff. The remains were clad
In red-eolored canvas overalls, gray fan
ed plaid outside shirts, and heavy gum
boots, and in the skiff was an oil-skin over
coat. He had evidently died from expo
substance that a man bv the name Of s.
Anderson had entered his house and put
some cloth on the walls, to which he had
objected and torn it down.
Year: 1876

MONDAY and Tuesday were not good
days for dumping stock into the bay from
the deck Of the steamer North Pacific, as
the sequel showed, for the wind was blow
ing fresh from the southeast and there
was heavy sea running. 0everthefsss
there were eight head thus dispc 4 of on
the former and five on the laaer day.
The first lot were quite consideVte how
ever, and all made for the shore but the
second were not so inclined, and swan
in different directions, one OF them even
showing disposition to go to sea. A
boat was launched however In good time
and succeeded after much exertiOn In
turning them shoreward, where they were
all finally secured in safety.
Year: 1876

THE reader will not fail to notice else
where, the arrangements for the celebra-
tion of the approaching Fourth of July in
this town. Also. the notice from Seattle
respecting the celebration in that city.
Year: 1876

TWENTY-FIVE persons styling themselves
the Greenback party of Ohio got together at
Columbus Thursday and urged the people to
organize to consider the perlous condition
of the country and to work for the repeal Of
the resumption act. The Ohio rag-baby is
rather sickly but nevertheless can squall very
Ioud
Year: 1876

The chances of finding an honest and ca
pable man for President in the Democratic
cy has given up the search in disgust and
gone to the Republicans. They have just
started rumor in Washington that Bristow
has decided to retire from the treasury, go
over to their side and become their standard
bearer,
Year: 1876

PATRICK DoNAHoE, proprietor of the
Boston Pilot, is accused of cheating the wild
ow and the fatheress. The statement is
made that finding himself on the verge OF
bankruptcy he used money left with him in
trust for the support of widows and orphans
in hopes of averting such calamity. On the
contrary the Boston Globe says that there has
been nothing criminal in his transactions and
that every cent of money deposited with him
will be paid.
Year: 1876

NOTWITHSTANDING the assertion of the
argus to the contrary the PRESS did publish


the order of the late Secretary Of War which
Gen. Custer testified prevented him from
giving Information regarding the frauds prac-
ticed IN connection with post traderships
Now will the argus state why it suppressed
the Associated Press dispatch announcing


that suit had been brought against its can


didate for the Presidency, Gov. Tilden. to


recover certain bonds fraudulently in his
possession?
Year: 1876


"A p r o Q L A M A TON
folowing the established usage hereby appoint,
py and with the advice and consent of the Executive
Council


Thursday, the Twentieth Day of April


Next,
as day Of PUBLIC HUMILIATION, FASTING AND
PRAYER; and earnestly recommend that the day
pe observed in manner beftting the solemn pur-
pose Tor which it is set apartthe Strengthening of
our allegiance to Him in whose hands are the welfare
of men and the permanence of states.
Given at the Council Chamber, at Augusta, this
thirty first day of March, in the wear Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy
six, and of the independence of the United
States of America, the one hundredth.


SELDEN CONNOR.
By the Governor.


Sd. CHADBoURNE, Secretary of State.
Year: 1876

On the fourth page may be found the third
and concluding number of the Centennial
Visitants." There is so much of quaint, enter
tanning and valuable historic illusions in the
first and second numbers and so fine vein
OF curious prophetic speculation in the third
that they are quite worthy to be collected in
a little volume for more convenient preser-
walton. Much interest in the articles has
been manifested by our readers and Mr..
Neewbegin has received much approval for
the admirable manner in which he has treated
our local history and tradition.
Year: 1876

For the AMERICAN CITIZEN.


There are persons of influence


who regard the prospects Of The


country as discouraging, and the


despairing view they take tends Il


create feeling of dependency and


fOrebOding in the minds of many


that should be cheered by brighter


picture. 1 make no ailusion to tbs


political prOspect-that is certainly
brighter than it has been for years


past. But it is of our own agricul


tnral condition, our general farming


prospects that l speak We Can


not show extraordinary crops either
of corn or cotton, neither can We


fiatter ourselves with the hope of a


high price for our staple and yet
we are i'm o better condition than


we have been at any time since the


war. The low price OF cotton should
really he looked upon as blessing
to the Southern farmer it drives
him to a system of farming that is
self sustaining, and this leads di-
rectly to competence and indepehd
ence. A few years since We de


pended entirely upon the cotton
crop for our means Of subsistence /;
a short crop or a low price placed
US in a condition of Embarrassment,
and when both came together there
came disaster, bankruptcy aud
want. Now we arc, to some extent,
ut least, independent of this crop.


We grow our own corn; and even
in this year of short corn crops there
are but few farms that will not have
sufficient for the next years needs
without buying. Every where may
he seen numbers of cattle, which
will supply the country with milk
and butter aud beef in abundance.
Hogs have become quite numerous;
the freedmen, instead of depredating
as formerly, now have hogs Of their
own, and many of them, after sup
plying their own families, will have
meat to sell. Every where We find
the farmers resOrting to q more
mixed husbanl dry, and turning their
part. cularly to such
as return the greatest
prufit on their landed investment
with the least outlay, and at the
same time, without that exhaustion
If the soil that attends the exclu.
sive cultivation of cotton. Add to
this that the people have learned to
i've economically, aud are more Con-
,ented with t:,e farm, and we have
! picture that is quite encouraging.
The country with all its poverty is
and in an improving
aud our growth IN ma
erial prosperity from this time On
8 already assured. GRANGER.