smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1871

CAPTURE OF WILD MAN.-Sometime
before the 18th OF this month the attention
of persons living near the line of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railroad, and in the neigh
borhood of Backbone cut, had been di-
rectcd to q colored man who seemed to be
lodging about the woods and unwilling to
be seen. On Wednesday week he ap-
preached too near the hands Of Mr. Mason,
who were at work on the railroad, who, to
their astonishment, found the man to be as
naked as when he came into the world. He
was arrested by them, but failed to answer
a single question, he being either unable
or unwilling. Every motion and gesture,
and the expression of the fellows eyes,
proved conclusivcly that he was not only
an idiot, but perfectly wild. He was en-
tirey unable to give an account Of himself,
and did not even know his name. The only
sound he could make resembled the jabber
of monkeys. He was taken in charge, and
the proper authorities will probably send
him TO luuatic asylum. il-:
Year: 1871

Another rapportionment off, small amount
will probably be made in July.


1t is possible that the Board of Educa.
ton may authorize the opening OF schools
on or before the 18th of June, to continue
till the last of August. County superin
tendents will be informed in time if any
srch action is taken.
Year: 1871

any one, he was unable 10 comprehend his
spirit. The negro Is rising, and will con-
tinue TO do S. in spite of all opposition,
and he wanted that this resolution should
stand on the record, and that the board


should carry out the great principle which
Year: 1871

SEX IN SCIENCE. The question of sex in
the medical profession is not yet settled, and
probably never will be until it is arranged on
the principles Of justice and common sense.
The question of the education of women in
medicine is no longer an open one. People
may still discuss the prOpriety and the wisdom
of women studying medicine and surgery but
the fact is now beyond their grasp. There are
several respectable Medical Colleges devoted to
the education of women in this profession, and
it is Impossible for the strctest cOncave of
Galens to deny the fact that well trained and
accomplished doctors are coming out of them
every year. 1t is merely an exhibition of
puerile spite for the learned gentlemen to say
they will not recognize these ladies as practi-
TONERS 1t will not materially inure the wo-
men, doctors. Those who wish to employ them
will do so with all the more alacrity if their fa-
vOrites are thus made the object of a stupid
and illlberal prescription. If in a critical case,
where physician had refused to consult with
respectable female doctor the patient should
die with the sound of that refusal ringing in
the ears of survivors, it requires no gift of
prophecy to tell us on which side will be the
gratitude and on which side the resentment


1t is this question, whether they shall bru
tally adhere TO a nOldy tradition, to the disad
vantage of the profession and the danger of the
sick, or GRACEFUL admit what every body knows
that there are ladies qualified to practice
medicine in a reputable and successful way.
When they have done that, they can 5etake
themselves with the more vigOr to the extirps-
/ ton of Clarlatanry in all its branches-N. T.
! Tribune
Year: 1871

WHAT IS A LIE?-There are purists who
maintain that all deception, every attempt to
miSead or TO put upon false scent, is a lie
that every act of domestic strategy comes under
this denomination, and is therefore a lie but
this will not hold. Lies have to do with words
Birds and beasts are often cunning deceivers
but to lie is strictly human The lips speak
guile, the hand indites it. To enlarge the field
of lying is virtually to tolerate it, In seeming
to be more strict VIC become less so. The per-
son who argues that Lord Chesterfield man of
the world, who~accosts with smiles, men whom
he would much rather meet with swords, is a
liar opens the f1oodgates TO verbal falsehoods
We cannot do without some polite dissmulation
OF expression; we do not allow ourselves the
luxury OF babbling countenances, but prefer to
keep our thoughts to ourselves. If this is
lying, as well be hanged for a sheep as for
lamb, and lie loudly and persistenty whenever
1t SUITS u.s. Ut course we much prefer a coun
tenance that tells US the mind behind it to one
that cOnceals it,. but this does not hinder the
frankest from the occasional necessary decep-
ton Of blandness and smiles No doubt Hor-
ners honest face, which had all the COM
mandments written on it, was equal to this
degree of untruth Nor can we be less lenient
to the innocent wiles and subterfugcs of gayety
When melancholy had her look.


Then mirth was in her heart


Hypocrisy may indeed be a course of lying, but
not necessarily through deliberate, spoken false


hood. NJ Vambrey gives it as his opinion
that the DerviSe's cloak is the ne plus ultra OF
hypOcrSy-a patchwork of Jagged rags, tacked


together with pack thread without and often


lined with rich silk whitman acted falsehood
yet it would serve the wearer little if his
tongue were not ready on all occasions to back
| it.
Year: 1871

AN OPINIoN.-A Western paper evidently
does not believe in prize-fghting. OF the late
affair it says: The mistake made by the Sher-
if in Canada was in not firing first and reading
might have saved his own watch and money,
and at the same time performed an act of in
ternational courtesy, which would have been
deeply appreciated on this side"
Year: 1871

A correspondent of the Scientific american
says that "a good absorbent" will ease the pain
of stings. ''The best absorbing substance that
have tried is lean fresh meat this will re-
leave the pain of wasp sting almost instantly
and has been recommended for the cure of rat
tlesnake bites. have also usel it with mark
ed effect in erysipelas
Year: 1871

Time has a wonderful power in taking the
conceit out of persons. when young man
first emerges from the school and enters upon
the career of life it is painfully amusing to
witness his self-sufliciency. He would have
the world to know that he has ''learned ALL 81
But as he grows older he grows wiser, he
learns that he knows great deal less than
he supposed he did, and by the time he reach
es three-score years, he is prepared to adopt
as his own the sentiment OF John Wesley,
"When was young was sure of everything
in a few years, having been mistaken thou
sand times, was not half as sure of most
things as was before. At present, am hard
ly sure anything but what God has revealed
to man.
Year: 1871

Thirty pounds of wool makes good generous
mattress. 1t should be thoroughly washed and
carded before being put in the tick. Buy good
quality of ticking and in ten or fifteen years you
may find desirable to rip it to pieces, wash the
tick, card the wool over again, and the whole af-
fair will be as good as new. You need mattress
needle about eight enches long. Nine yards of
ticking yard wide) is pattern for mattress. But
it is well to measure the bestead for which you are
making a tick, and have it fit just right. Wool IN
mattresses never wears out. N. Y. Tribune.
Year: 1871

Are we ready, plaintively inquiries the Toll
edo Blade, in speaking Of the stormy out
look Of the Republican party, 'to cut down
the glorious tree which has borne golden fruit
in all its branches?" Whereupon the Cleve-
land PIaindealer remarks: calais, we fear
that the old tree must come down, whether
you are ready or not True it has borne gold
en- fruit, but the people have found that such
a disproportionate share of the fruit has gone
into the pockets of Grants family, and other
dead beats, that they have elready begun to
apply the axe to the roots So we say to the
Blade, stand from UNDER
Year: 1871

Special to the Memphis APPEAL,l


LITTLE Rock, January 16.-The
only important thing in the Senate to-
day, was the adoption of the report of
the Election Committee, which was
adverse to Peshall, the contestant
from the Hot Springs district, and
permitting Belden, the sitting mem
Der to retain his seat.


The most infamous frauds were
committed, which PeshaH proved
beyond even g denial, but he was de-
MED the seat simply on party grounds.
This is considered to be a great out
rage even by the better class Of Re
publicans.


No business Of importance was done
in the House.
Year: 1871

voting that the minority might choose
two Of the delegates, leaving but three
to be chosen by the majority. / am
sure that this system-jUst imbedded
in the new Constitution Of Illinois,
and adopted in several lOcalities-is
destined to command universal ac-
oeptance unless supplanted by one
still better.


THE POWER OF THE STATE COMMIT
Year: 1871

DO the want a new election for 8
General Colgmittee? Speaking for
no one INT mvself, and without con-
sultation with OK subscription from
any one, feel that such election can
be needed only when and where a
majority of the duly enrolled Repu0-
Hcsus of any district shall represent
to this Committee that they are not
satisfactorily represented here, and
that they desire a change. / trust
that there Is no gentleman on this
floor who would consent to sit here
and vote as delegate after it had
been so certified that he was not the
choice of his constituents. Where
the majority shall be satisfied with
their present delegate, ] see no rea-
son for hOldinga new election: but
am open to conviction on this pOiutl


Looking 10 the future, i avOW nv
self a convert 10 the doctrine impro-
perly termed minority, but which is
truly cOmpIste representation.
would have ali Republicans repre-
sented In this committee and IN every
convention OF our party. Suppose a
district entitled 70 five delegates, and
TO have about Eve hundred members
on its roll, whereof three hundred
choose 90 be Represented In one inter
est, two hundred in another. would
have such a system and such rules for
Year: 1871

gave notice that the budget would be laid
before the house Immediately after the
Easter holidays


Trvelyan moved the abolition of honor
ary colonelcies, which he said. cost the
government t:}00,O00 a year The motion
excited debate.


Iu view of the governments measure for
the reorganization of the army it was sus
tained in the demand for the adjournment
of the debate by ninety three majority.


The House voted .t53.OOO for relief of
PARIS, and passed a resolution tor the pur-
chase of Peers pictures.


Special to the New York World


LONDON, March 20-Napoieon, who ar
rived to-day. meeting Correspondent Dent,
of the World. as an old friend, said: My
return to France is only a question of time.
Sooner or later she will summon me to save
her from incapables, who are now display
ing their folly and madness in shedding her
blood and plunYing her into anarchy. Ny
pretended deposition will never be ratified
by the people. There are only two parties
in France who are the possessors of real
trength-rcpublicans and impcrialists-
but the empire alone is able to conduct
France to true and permanent liberty The
Orleanists possess only imaginary strength:
they dare not venture an appeal to the
popular will"


The emperor is in excellent health.
Year: 1871

najority of a parliamentary body can force
Massachusetts man from u committee at
pleasure, that is quite another thing for the
Speaker to force another ON IL committee
against his consent.


| have the honor to be- very truly, your
friend and Obedicnt servant,


BENJAMIN +. BUTLER.
Year: 1871

The following is the result of game be-
tween the Excelsiors. one of the crack clubs
of this city. and the Baltics. From the
start it was Just like the handle Of a ing.
all on one side. in favor of the Excelsiors.
as will be seen by the appended score:
Year: 1871

Neither the newly appointed Admins
traitor of improvements. or the Admins
traitor of Commerce being ready to enter
upon their duties for several days, Mr..
Bonzano will continue to act in the first
position, and Mr.. Walton in the latter
1t is probable that the new Administrator
of Commerce will locate his office Oh the
second floor OF the City Hall building, near
the Office at present occupied by the Ad
ministrator Of Waterworks and Public
Buildings.
Year: 1871

In the case of Sergeant Benedict, Of the Newark
Police Court, the details OF which were published
In yesterdays HERALD, Aldermen Baker ana Litten
Of the Police Committee, and Mayor Ricord went
through the form OF another consideration. Ben
edict was on hand with nine witnesses, but was not
their own witnesses In the meantime Benedict's
witnesses went on. The result was that the sus-
pension OIL Benedict was sustained. II Is openly
more or less than triumph for the genteel gam
bers, some or whom IL Is alleged, have declared
tnat they would spend three Thousand dollars TO
get square with the Sergeant. The patrolmen
almost TO man sustain Benedict and declare he
did no more than his duty. They are utterly at q
loss 10 know how TO act themselves now. The case
excites much comment and public sympathy 10
strongly with the sacrlnced Sergeant
Year: 1871

Her Royal Highness the Princess Louis OF Hesse,
who 1t may be remembered gained the character OF
being an excellent nurse when attending upon the
late Prince Consort is In constant attendance upon
her brother, the Prince Of Wales.
Year: 1871

There Is no harm In republicans. There is great
good In republicanism Much that is best IN our
own constitution Is purely republican In spirit and
our institutions in their present form would not work
unless they were practically republican in method.
But TO clamor for republic, which could add
little TO our liberties and could only be gained by
revolution Is to risk the loss or all the advantages
we derive from the most settled government in the
world. II is unnecessary, however. TO argue the
vice or msrepresented by slander-caDnot appear
without receiving the most abundant and viva
trouble falls upon the royal family or serious peril
Oyernangs It, deep and genuine demonstration OF
BOlicltude proves beyond question how firmly
settled " the monarchy In the attachment OF the
DeODle.
Year: 1871




There seems to be liability to this kind OF attack
in the present branch OF the royal family OF Eng.
land, which calls for great their part. The
Duke OF Kent-Queen victorla's iather-died from
cold and fever, said to have been produced by sit
ting In damp boots after returning from shooting:
Prince Albert-tne Queens husband-died from the
consequences OF neglected cold and the present
illness OF the Prince OF Wales IS said to nave been
produced by chill following excessive heat and
exertiOn In sporting In all three cases the origin
OF the disease was the same or very similar.
Year: 1871

TIE BRIDGE AT MAooMB's DAM, which used
to be the main channel Of communication be-
tween New York and Westchester, and over
which probably seven hundred carriages used to
pass daily, has been declared to be . dangerous
thoroughfare, and is barred against passengers.
Consequently those who formerly passed by
this route are compelled to 60 round by the
other bridges, many miles out Of their way.
Now, wc insist upon knowing why this bridge
is not at once repaired. The excuse is that
there is no money left Of the appropriation for
such purposes in the city treasury, that the
Department of Public Works has drawn all
the money 1t is allowed, and Comptroller
Green will permit no more to be expended
than was agreed on in tho original bill. But
such urgently needed repairs must 60 on.
The evil already inflicted by the robbers Of
the Tammany Ring is only aggravated by the
policy of the Comptroller in this matter.
If we cannot repair our bridges or clean our
streets or pay our workmen lot u 60 into
bankruptcy at onoe.
Year: 1871

discriminate the various excellences which
would mark the rival performances. Opera
would become rage, and such an enthusiasm
be enkindled that all former successes, even
those Of Jenny Lind, would appear insignia-
cant by contrast. Had we manager with
the tact and enterprise Of Ullman the opera in
our city might be placed in such favorable
position that few years would suffice to make
New York the capital Of the musical world.
Year: 1871

GENEVA, Nov. 20, 1871.
The subject or the Of the origin Of the recent
disastrous connagratlon in this city to be made
the subject OF strict investigation by the autnori
ties. Suspicion Is directed just now against the
agents Of the International Society.
Year: 1871

How TO DRAW. By CHARLES A. BARRY


Boston. James II. Osgood & Co., 1871.


Slight and simple as this little work ap-
pears at first sight, it contains the very es-


sence of the elementary principles OF drawing,


illustrated and made practically attanable


by an excellent series of examples. An in


telligent attention TO its rules and thorough


practice under its direction could not fail to
give the hand full mastery over the technical


rudments of the AIT. Believing firmly as
We do that it is an advantage in after
life to have acquired in childhood some
knowledge OF even those matters which are
not to enter largely into the business of ma
turity, we are glad of every effort which is
made to famliarise the young with dcfiurSe
and practical notions ia many different
directions as possible. While the mind is
plastic, the hand flexible, and the memory
under constant practice it is easy for even
ordinary pupils TO accumulate valuable infor-
nation and acquire fair amount of skill.--
In widening the field of Guilds studies a1d


exercises his advantages are multiplied a
thousand fold more than his labors are in
creased, for his normal state is a ceaseless ac-
tivity and under judicious direction bis sea
sons of rest are merely changes of pursuit.
There are few who may not with honest
practice attain facility in drawing, so far as
the art is carried in this treatise;
| and fewer who will at some time have
occasion to be glad that they have learn
| ed how to make line straight or curved at
will, to convey some idea of light and shade
upon paper, and thus at least roughly repre-
sent an object they wish to describe. Faci-
ty of this sort once acquired is not easily lost,
and there is not an occupation in life in which
1t cannot come in play with advantage to its
possessor. MIR. Barry seems to have reduced
the difficulties for beginners to their lowest
TERMS and TO supply the pupil with all the
assistance that can be given by precept and
example. Nj. j. NJ S,
Year: 1871

For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,


such as Coughs, Colds, Whocping


Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,


and Consumption.


Probably never before in the whole history Of
medicine, has anything won widely and so deeply
upon the confidence of mankind, as this excellent
remedy for pulmonary complaints. Through a long
series Of years, and among most of the races of
men it has risen higher and higher in their estima.
ton, as 1t has become better known. Its uniform
character and power to cure the various affections
of the lungs and throat have made it known as re.
liable protector against them. While adapted to
milder forms of disease and to young children it is
at the same time the most efectual remedy that can
be given for incipent consumption, and the dan.
gerous affections of the throat and lungs. As pro.
vision against sudden attacks of Group, it should
be kept on hand in every family, and indeed as all
are sometimes subject to colds and coughs all
should be provided with this antidote for them.


Although settled CONSUMPTION. is thought in.
curable still great numbers of cases where the dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured,
ana the patient restored to sound health by the
Cherry PectoraI. So complete is its mastery
over the disorders of the Lungs and Throat, that
the most obstinate of them yield to it. When moth
ing else could reach them, under the CAerry Pee
foral they subside and disappear.


Singers and Public Speakers find great pro.
lection from it.


Asthma is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it.


bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
Cherry PectoraI in small and frequent doses


For Cough and Cold, no better remedy can
be had. Take small doses three times q day and
put the feet in warm water at night, until the
disease is broken up.


For Influenza, when it affects the throat or
lungs, take the same course.


For Whoopin0 Cough, give small doses three
or four times a day.


For Group, give large and frequent doses until
the disease is overcome.


No ofamiy should be without the Cherry Pecto-
rat on hand to protect them, in case Of attack,
from the above complaints. Its timely use often
spares the patient great amount of suffering and
risk, which he would incur by waiting until he
could get other aid Parents, keep itin your houses
for the exigencies that arise. Lives dear to you
may be saved 1t.


So generally are its virtues known, that we need
not publish certificates of them here, or do more
than assure the public that the best qualities it ever
possessed are strictly maintained.


Prepared by DIR. j. c.. AVER & Co., Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
all round the world.
Year: 1871

A Louisville (Ky.) girl, whose bril-
dal dress was white satin and point
lace, and whose train was carried up
the aisle by page, caused the choir
to sing, by her own special request,
during the marriage ceremony;


strip me of the robe of pride,


Clothe me with humility.
Year: 1871

On "Wednesday the new signal. notify
ing the approach OF a storm. was hoisted
over the government weather station in
Portland. in obedience TO orders from
Washington. The signal is a red pennant
by day and red lantern by night II is
intended that on the approach Of storm
with wind at velocity Of Is miles per hour
and upwards. the sighal is to be displayed,
ana remain up eight hours unless change
takes place for the better In the meantime.
The value of the storm signal will be ap-
preciated BY the public, as il perfects the
system.
Year: 1871

tuC


BosToN, December 3.-The prepara.
tions for the reception Of the Grand
Duke in this city are going rapidly for.
ward. The apartments which the dis
tinguished visitor. will occupy have
been completely renovated and greatly
i'm proved since they were occupied by
the Prince of Wales, Admiral Farragut,
and Presidents Lincoln and Grant. The
cabinet makers and upholsterers have
been very busy since the announcement
Of the coming of the Prince, and on his
arrival the suite Of rooms devoted to his
use will be fitting to his station. Choice
works of art, paintings, bronzes and
marble will decorate the walls, and
everything which can please the eye
and taste will be introduced into his
apartments. The dining room for the
party, which will be private, will re-
ceive the contributions OF some OF Bos-
toms best florists, and the emblem Of
the nationality OF Russia will drape the
walls with the colors OF the United
States. During the stay OF the Duke
the Russian flag vii be displayed from
the hotel. On Friday evening grand
ball will be given at the Boston theatre
in his honor. The arrangements are in
the hands OF q committee comprised OF
one hundred of the most prominent citi-
zens of Boston, and the affair will be
one OF the most brilliant that has ever
taken place in this city. The palquette
of the theatre will be foored over and
the stage cleared, thereby opening an
area of the same dimensions as was
afforded at the grand ball given to the
Prince OF Wales The music will be
furnished by Professor Gillmore's band
of one hundred pieces, with the best
musical talent Of Boston and vicinity.