smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1871

captain, who, ten years ago, wooed
and married her in Switzerland.


From the wreck of his vessel (as
correctly reported at the timc) on
the coast OF Africa, he had been
cast ashore, alone and almost insen-
sible, the solitary survivor Of the
catastrophe. In such situation death
seemed preferable to the broken
life he saw before him, and he was
upon the point of leaping back into
the waves when the thought flashed
upon him that France had an army
in Africa, in which it might be pos
sible yet to retrieye his desperate
fortunes.


The cXtravagant idea was an in
spiration to extravagant action. At
the nearest military post in Algeria
the wrecked sailor enlisted as a
soldier, resolved to win fame and
competence in new profession, or
allow his wife in Switzerland and
his friends in France to believe that
he had perished with his ship
Seven years rolled on, and by his
superior intelligence and bravery
he had risen to the rank Of captain.
Then he FASTENED to France and
thence to Switzerland. He had
reached Soleurc only to hear that
his wife, apparently diving of grief
for him, had been carried by her
uncle to some place in France, there
probably to die.


Remorsefully aware now of the
fatal mistake he had made in con
cealing the fact of his existence
from those most interested in it, for
so long a time, he had returned al
most maniac to Africa, not doubt
ing that his wife was dead, and
caring for nothing henceforth but
the chances of an honorable death
in battle for himself.


His regiment was in the division
RECALLED to France during the war
Nth Prussia, and as its colonel, he
was taken prisoner with MacMahon
at the surrender Of Sedan. Finally
released by his German captors, and
returning to France, he had entered
the cafe on the Boulevard Montmar-
tire without dream Of the revela-
tion it contained for him, and was
astounded at recognizing and being
recognized by his wife whom he
wept as dead. The unhappy pre-
dicament into which all parties are
plunged by his return may be i'm
agined, nor is it likely to have any
such romantic mitigation as the po.
ct Of an English "Enoch Arden
might improyish in fiction. The
ex-sailor, now general, it is said
demands the allegiance Of his wife
She, unhappy woman, is distracted
between the rival claims of her first
love and of the father of her chill
dren. With the latter she has with
drawn to the sanctuary of her af
f1icted uncle's house for the present
there to remain until the law shall
have decided her future fate.
Year: 1871

Many instances have been record
ed of the affection and sagacity dis
played by dogs when their masters
have died or been injured in any
manner. Perhaps as affecting an
incident of this kind as ever wit
messed was the action of the dog
Pinch, owned by the late Hod
Morse, who was shot Friday night,
upon being shown the body of his
dead master, as it lay upon board
Sunday morning, preparatory to be-
ing placed in the coffin. Every
body who knew Hod knew Pinch,
fer they were inseparable. An
iron gray dog of the Scotch terrier
breed, he was noted for his saga
city and fighting qualities. Sunday
morning a friend of Hod's, for the
first time, took the dog into the
room where the remains were. A
number of Morse's friends were
present at the time, and can vouch
for the accuracy Of the story.
When let into the room, Pinch let
his head fall to the floor, and with
slow steps walked directly across
to where HoG's body was lying.
Stopping by the body, he raised his
head and began low, monotonous
howl. While uttcring these howls,
Pinch would, from time to time,
look around at the different men
present as if making a mute appeal
to be allowed to have access to the
body. Noticing this, one of the
men took chair and placed it by
Holds head. AS soon as it was
placed in position the dog jumped
upon the chair, and with his fore
paw brushed the cloth from his
masters face. After he had re-
moved the cloth he threw one log
over Holds breast while he laid his
tace on that of his master and rub
bing it over few times, commenc-
ed licking it as if DESTROYS of
awakening him. Seeing that this
did not have the desired effect,
Pinch stopped and looked into
Hod's face for moment, again
commenced bowling or rather
whining in pitiful manner. The
whole scene, taking in the surround
ings, was u most sorrowtul one, and
brought tears and sobs frem the
men whom the world regard as
social Parials, but in whom, as
this incident proves, all the better
feelings had not yet been deadened.
Pinch continued his pantomime un-
til seemingly convinced that he
could not arouse his master, when
he jumped down, and with slow
steps left the room, never returning
until after the body had been con-
veyed to its final resting place in
Elmwood.-Menphis (1emn.) Aca-
Idnche.
Year: 1871

Hurrah for the CHRONICLE! Hurrah
for the editor who wrote the article, "THE
CATHOLIC MOB IN New YoRK!' He has
hit the nail on the head, driven it in and
clinched it on the other side. Let him do
it again, AGAIN, AGAIN! The issue
must come. Let it come now. Let 1t be
made clear, and sharp, and strong; let
men be forced, if need be, to take an une-
quivocal stand. The dispatches state that
a league has been formed of 5000 mem
bers in single day, upon the basis that
the claims of the Roman Catholic Church
are incompatible with civil and religious
liberty. Let this league extend to every
city, town and hamlet in the land. Even
fool can see, in view of the events OF yes
terday in New York, that liberty in this
country cannot survive the dominance of
church that breeds and controls, for po-
liticai purposes, such a mass of desperate
rioters. LIBERTY.
Year: 1871

We regret to learn, from private dispatch
received IN this city, that little son of Dr. Will
Morrow, State Treasurer, met with serious
accident at Nashville on Wednesday evening.
1t seems that the little fellow had Climbed up
into a window, from which he fell on chair,
breaking two of his ribs. We learn that fears
were entertained that his lungs were injured,
probably severely. From what we learned, it
is not possible to say how serious matter it
may prove to be. We trust the little sufferer
may speedily recover.
Year: 1871

Virginia. about thirty of river bottom in cultya-
tiOn, balance fine timber; three small cottage houses
power this place is unsurpassed Water is plentyet
all seasons of the year and In distance Of 125 yards
the fall IS feet. with finest locations for manufactu
ing establishments The place is naturally be utiful
and attractive one and there many opportunities
of improving it as to make it very valuable. Tim
Der of almost every variety be had near and the


line of the Norfolk and Great Western Railroad IS To-
Gated within q of mile of the property. 80
Year: 1871

A large and exciting meeting was held
at the Produce exchange by the members OF
that organization, this afternoon, to ex-
press their irindignation at the proclamation
of Mayor Hall, forbidding the Orange
mems parade tomorrow.


Frequent cries of "down with Mayor
Hall' were heard, and great indignation
was generally expressed at the conduct of
the CITY officials
Year: 1871

PERsONAL.-We had the pleasure of meeting
last week Col. J. W. Kelly, distant relative of
the writer. He is visiting with John s. Arm.
strong, of Mission, and having good time with
his many friends. He is gentleman of the old
school, full of good nature, appreciates good
Jokes, and can tell them as well as any other
man. The Colonel will hardly thank us for
using his name so freely as we have, but as he
knows we mean to say nothing Intentionally un.
complimentary, he will pass it by good
humoredly.


a. II. Bliss, general superintendent OF the
Great Western Telegraph, was in town last week
attending to business. He is a whole.souled
genial gentleman, and as superintendent Of this
new and popular line, is evidently the right
man in the right place.
Year: 1871

EDWARD WHDER's FAMOUS STOMACH BIrrEEs certainly
cure Dyspepsia Liver Complaint Indigestion in all its FORMS
intermittent Fever Fever and Ague and all disea.
e releves Colic and Flux Cures cosvenes proves an
hysorant Of mild and delightful character for delicate f
maies acts as an Alternative and tonic for family purroses
rechpefaes the wasted and debiaed Frame strengthens the
appetite and improves the digestive forces it is unlike all
other bitter its basis being pure Old Bourbon or
ued WHISKY while the body OF all rival preparations COM
mon raw Whisky Alcohol which Is in the highes, DEGREE
deeerous to the system This has of itself strongly
commenced II to the confidence Of the public, its useful


ness attcsted by the unsolicited
men in the medical profession and the holy ministry.
Year: 1871

SPLENDID CHEEsE.-We are indebted to our
friend Louis Hess, of the New England Bakery,
in post Office block for sample Of the cheese
made at the Somonauk cheese factory. The ar.
ticle is rich, savory and palatable-as fine
cheese as We ever tasted. Mr.. Hess has the
agency for the sale of this cheese at wholesale
and retail, and during the past season has sold
over 10000 lbs of it. People that have tried it
are seldom willing to have any other
Year: 1871

New LAW FIRM.-We are pleased to learn
that our friends John B. Rice and Bird Bick.
ford, we'll known lawyers here, have associated
themselves together as a new law firm. They
are gentlemen of most excellent reputation, and
We can with the utmost confidence commend
them to the public as gentlemen OF integrity and
ability.
Year: 1871

Burke Il Heenan desire us to say to their
friends that they will be at home on the 4th Of
July with a splendid assortment Of goods of
every description in their llne and which will
be sold at unusually low figures
Year: 1871

VI, why not do away with what would
seem 10 be the farcical proceeding of a trial by
Jury, and refer the whole matter absolutely 10
the court, at once? A jury trial becomes a
mere oind to the reliance and hope of the in
yured party, when the law is so vested in the
tpurt tp TO render the jury's verdict nullity at
III. tort f uscretlon What is the citizens
- ho VI rtdt oy jury IN ctcit cases, supposed
W De secured in the positive language of the
constitution, worth, practically, If this dom
mating power over it remains in the eourt IN
De exercised at pleasure an indefinite number
oi Times IN the same case? The court de-
rives THIS power from the language of the
statute creating the court, and which pro-
vides that the court ''may exercise its inris-
diction according to the common law not in
consistent with the constitution or any stat
ute." ''


Undeniaby, the common law of England
vests IN the court this star chamber power
over Trials by jury, and it Is hence de-
uucea, tnat the constitution meant to secure
only such trials by jl.ry as the common law M
England recognized; and hence this power Is
not in conflict with the constitution. Now
this may all be admitted as a logical result.
and yet a result full of hardship and oppress-
ION 10 man who has been crushed within an
men OF death by the ponderous vehicles of
railroads, and where nine-tenths of all the
carelessness involved may be imputable to the
road, and only one in ten imputable to the in
Jured party. This common law power being
wholly subjected to the supervising and re-
forming power OF the State Legislature, is it
not one that calls for reform and limitation?
we are sure it is not power of which the
court can be tenacious; nor is it by them
either derived or exercised arbitrarily. 1t is
imposed as duty while unchanged by the
Legislature ..
Year: 1871

SINGULAR FArALITY.-A Miss Mary FL
len Foy, while in attendance at the Normal
School in New York few days since, had
her throat cut by the core of an apple. She
was eating the apple, and while in the act of
swallowing portion of the core it cut the lin
ing other throat and several of the arteries
like knife. Her classmates were astonished
to see her fall over on the floor and vomit
large quantities of blood She was taken
home, and at last accounts was slowly dying
from starvation and loss of blood, it being i'm
possible for her to swallow anything whatev-
er. The physicians refused to perform any
operation to insert food into the stomach, as
she could not survive it an instant.
Year: 1871

ney, the court is of the opinion that We
may save time by telling the witness to
20 on in his own way. Proceed, Mr..
Harris. with your story, but stick to the
point


Wituess-Yes, gentlemen. Well Cap
tain Rice he gin treat, and cousin Sal
" billiard she came over to our house
and axed me if my wife mOutn't go. 1
told cousin Sally billiard that my wife
she was poorly, being as how she had
the rheumatics in the hip, and the big
swamp was up; howsOmever, as it was
she, cousin Sally billiard, my wife she
mout go. Well, cousin Sally billiard
then axed me if Nose he mOutn't go.
told cousin Sally billiard as how Nose
he was foreman of the crap, and the
crap was smartly in grass, but hOwsom'
ever, as it was she, cousin Sally billiard,
he mout 60.


So they goes on together Nose, my
wife and cousin Sally Dillard-and they
come to the big swamp, and it was up,
as I was telling you; but being as how
there was log across the big swamp
cousin Sally billiard and Nose, like gen,
teeI folks, they walked the log; but my
wife, like a darned fool, hoisted hel
coats and waded through. And that,
all know about the fght.-BurtOn''
EncYcIOpedid.
Year: 1871

that time immense crowds have visited
the girls, averaging from fifty to one
hundred each night. They are perfect
ly sane during the day, but at the ap-
proach OF night they become frenzied
and untrollablc, performing feats that
would put first class acrobats to shame.


Sealing the house they will dance and
gyrate on the comb Of the roof with
perfect ease and impunity, uttering at
the same time most hideOus and fren-
zieI screams. Very frequently while
performing such feats they fall perfectly
rigid with spasms, but they never fall
of however near the caves they may
be. Daring the day, at which time they
are sane, they seem modest and re-
served


The spell comes upon both at or near
the same time, generally during twi-
light, when they both break into a run.
They always run north, in the direction
of the house of an old lady who, they
say, has bewitched them. These spells
are put upon them they say on account
of their telling something that she
forbade, and that she and eat are
with them Oh their house-top dance
Their conversation, when laboring un-
der these spells is IL an unknown
tongue. They catch and eat ali the fieas
they can get hold Of until nausea is
produced, when they both vomit at the
same time What one does the other
does at the same time. They seem tC
be moved by one controlling power
! TnIc0EHlN.
Year: 1871

great temple of Jerusalem, hallowed by
the visible glory of the Deity himself,
are gone. But SOlomon's reservoirs are
as perfect as ever. Of the ancient arch
iteeture of the Holy City, not one stone
is left upon another, but the pool of
Bethsaida commands the pilgrims rev.
erence at the present day. The columns
of Persopolis are crumbling into dust:
but its cisterns and acqueducts remain
to challenge our Admiration. The gold
en- house a mass of ruins; but the Aqua
Claudi still pours into Rome its liquid
stream. The Temple of the Sun OF
Tadmor in the wilderness has fallen,
but its fountain sparkles rs freshly in
its rays as when thousands of worship
ers thronged its lofty cOlonnades. 1t
NAV be that London will share the same
fate as Babylon, and nothing be left to
mark its site save mounds of crumbling
brick work. The Thames will continue
| to flow as it does now. And If any
work of art should rise over the deep
ocean of time, we may well believe that
/ it will be neither palace or temple,
but some vast aqueduct or reservoir, and
if any name should still flash through
the mist of antiquity, it will probably
be that of the man who in his days
sought the happiness of his fellow men
rather than their glory, and linked his
memory to some great work of nation
al utility and benevOlence. This is the
true glory which outlives all others, and
shines with undying lustre from gener-
alton to generation, imparting to works
something of its own immortality, and
in some degree rescuing them from the
ruin which overtakes the ordinary mon,
uments of historical tradition or mere
magnificence.-AnOnynlOus.
Year: 1871

+: er and slower, until the engine stopped
at the decaying fire: 1t still blazed
enough to show them the beetling edge
of the black abyss into which the train
and all its passengers would havepiung,
ed, and into a death and destruction too
horrible to think of, had itnOt been for.the
old woman's signal. They did not stop


to thank her first for the deliverance.
The conductor knelt down by the side
of the engine, the engine driver and the


brakesmen came and knelt down by


him; all the passengers came and knelt


down by them; and there, in the eXpir-
ing light of the burning out pile, in the
rain and the wind, they thanked God
for the salvation of their lives. All in a
line the kneelers and prayers sent up in


TO the dark heavens such a midnight


voice Ofthanksgiving as seldom, if ever
ascended from the earth to Him who
seeth i'll darkness as well as in secret
1 Exchange.
Year: 1871

A great man has fallen. His great
ness sprang from an intellect capable of
grasping the mightiest questions, and
unraveling the most intricate webs of
Craftsmanship; theoretical and prac-
tical knowledge Of parliamentary law
unequalled by any man perhaps, in this
country; an individuality of purpose
and action possessed by no one in an
equal degree since the days of Andrew
Jackson; singular audacity that court
ed opposition while it despised the in
trinity Of purpose that always balks the
success Of great enterprises; an integrf-
ty, like that of the sun, that no human
agency could turn from its course; a
lofty and patriotic independence that
laughed at persecution, Drawing death
and torture in a hundred terrible shapes;
together with a powerful, incisive, mag
netic OratOry that iIlumined every object
it shone upon, and spake with the mys-
tic authority of q Hebrew prophet
John r. Ciymer.
Year: 1871

Z The inmates of house situated on q
hill known as the Park Pond property,
New Jersey, were, on the morning of
the Sd inst, startled from sleep by a
loud noise, and were alarmed and horri-
fled to see the house surrounded by
flames. There seemed no prospect of
escape, and the alarm was increased by
a sound of falling stones and of burning
bushes.


Imagining that the house was on fire,
preparations were rapidly made to quit
the premises. At this juncture, how
ever, the flame moved off toward wire
fence, and set fire to quilt and blank
ct. In crossing, the fire struck a tree
and blighted it. From the wire fence
it passed along the ground like pillar
of fire, and wreathed itself around an
Oak-tree, stripping off the bark and
splitting the trunk.


The inmates felt a burning sensation
in their thrOats and palpitation of the
heart. Sitting air filled the house,
burning at the throats and nostrils. The
flame and heated air fortunately soon
passed away. The people of the house
attribute their safety to the attraction
of the wire fence which goes round the
building, and doubtless turned off Il
large portion of the electric flame
Where the flame struck the piazza it
passed through, charring the timbers
and tearing up the planks, which were
scattered TO a distance. The fence shows
signs Of having been red hot, and is in
some places completely burned away
N. Y Sun.
Year: 1871

The tomb of Moses is unknown, but
the traveller slacks his thirst at the well
of Jacob. The gorgeous palace of the
wisest and wealthiest Of mOnarchs with
cedar and gold and ivory, and even the
Year: 1871

An Insane Woman Mistaken for n Burglar


and Shot.


BALTIMoRE June 20, 1871.
young woman, aged about twenty years. name
unknown, was murdered at an early hour on Satur-
day morning, near Chases station on the Phiadel-
phia Railroad, by party Of men, who claim to
have mistaken her for man dressed In woman's
clothes, who had been prowling about the
nelghbOrhoOd for some time, stealing poultry
&c. She was nrst seen on Friday night
acting suspiciously and early Saturday morning
party OF four whites and two colored men went In
search Of her. They found her sitting on the bank
beside the railroad track, and one Joseph League,
who was armed with shot gun, fired, the charge
The woman had blue eyes, long faxen hair, was
neatly clad ana OF lady like appearance. 1t Is
supposed she was insane and had escaped from
custody. The murderer mas been arrested, ana the
authorities are investigating the affair.
Year: 1871

A Clergyman, while residing in South America as

 missionary discovered safe and simple remedy for the Cure of Nervous Weakness Early Decay Diseases of the Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole train of dis orders brought by baneful and vicious habits Great numbers have been cured by this noble remedy Prompt ea by desire to benefit the aicted and unfortunate will send the recipe for preparing and using this med cine, in sealed envelope, to any who needs It. Free of Charge. Address JOSEPH T. LYMAN, Station D, Bible House, New York City.
Year: 1871

On the Fair Grounds, Just east Of
the grand stand and adjoining the Of
fee Of The secretary OF the agricultural
and mechanical association, is
located the office Of the "MEAlPHIs
APPEAL,n in a neat little booth,
whereon we have plain, legible
sign, with the title of our paper. II
is Fair. Ground Headquarters Of
the APPEAL newspaper establishment.
Business with this paper may there
be transacted, or at the Office, 14Union
street. Those desiring to subscribe
for the weekly or daily APPEAL; or
procure the insertion Of advertise
ments or local notices Of their special
>ies in these columns, will find some


esea..aere to receive their favors and
e5sszal necessary information. Copies
CT the APPEAL may also be procured
at this little Office, where we shall be
happy to see our friends from town or
country, during Fair week.
Year: 1871

1t is stated that the Germans in New
York are moving for separate and dis
tinct organization, which, beginning in
that city, is designed to extend and
ramify throughout the land. The OBJ
rject is, to hold and exercise controlling
influence and result in elections, local
and general. Such movements may not
be fraught with immediate mischief
but what with German political organi-
cations, Irish political organizations,
Protestant Leagues and Catholic Socie-
ties, there is likely to be stirring times
after awhile. 1t is pity that these for
eign elements, when they enter coun-
try where they are permitted to do pref
ty much as they please, couldn't lose
sight Of their nationalities to a greater
extent and blend and mingle little
more harmoniously with the social and
political condition around them. Alb
stractly a man may have the right to
fire his own premises, but he has no le-
gal or moral right to do an act which
will cndanger tho life or property of bis
ueighhor,
Year: 1871

A few days since woman in Mil
waLkee was "hard at it" blowing up
the neighbors, aAired girl, and every
thing in general, when her husband en-
tered and interposed mild word. This
added fuel to her temper, and she OPEN
ed her mouth for an angry reply, but a
spasm contracted her cheek, her lower
jaw fell. and she could neither speak nor
shut her mouth, but remained in that
condition, her tongue out, and her eyes
nearly started out OF their sockets. On
examination being made, it was found
that she had dislocated her jaw bone in
her violent effort to make singing re-
ply to her husband. A surgeon was
called, who reduced the dislocation,
bound up her head, and prescribed a
cruel diet.