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Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 054 (March 4, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-04
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: .21 forcethat destroys: it works min and destruction. 0. Y» VOL. 5. W:aD:tias:o.AY, MARCH 4, iiiéeisi/diite.i"54. EVENING IVTEETING. Mr. Cmg'ii1 hoped we should have a spirit; that would apprecizite and proﬁtably digest all the late talks from Wzillinglord. II. 6'. N.——l hope we shall come into full sympathy with W. C. in respect to the Paper, and that it will be :1 central object, of interest with us. VVe can make it easy for them to come on here, by doing what we can to m'e,nt.e ti. good atmospliere for them to think and write in. I believe we can also help by writing. Jlfr. Wrméwoz-t/¢.—It is bringing :1. new interest, and a ‘very important one among us. We should begin to nm.ke some czileulution for it, in our minds and hearts at least. We can make 2). good z-itmosphere, as has been sng;;este(l, and I hope we shall do ti. good deal more than that, by g'ettin_«.»; the spirit of truth and love working up into our brains, as Mr. Noyes expresses it. I don’t ...
Show more.21 forcethat destroys: it works min and destruction. 0. Y» VOL. 5. W:aD:tias:o.AY, MARCH 4, iiiéeisi/diite.i"54. EVENING IVTEETING. Mr. Cmg'ii1 hoped we should have a spirit; that would apprecizite and proﬁtably digest all the late talks from Wzillinglord. II. 6'. N.——l hope we shall come into full sympathy with W. C. in respect to the Paper, and that it will be :1 central object, of interest with us. VVe can make it easy for them to come on here, by doing what we can to m'e,nt.e ti. good atmospliere for them to think and write in. I believe we can also help by writing. Jlfr. Wrméwoz-t/¢.—It is bringing :1. new interest, and a ‘very important one among us. We should begin to nm.ke some czileulution for it, in our minds and hearts at least. We can make 2). good z-itmosphere, as has been sng;;este(l, and I hope we shall do ti. good deal more than that, by g'ettin_«.»; the spirit of truth and love working up into our brains, as Mr. Noyes expresses it. I don’t know what we cannot do xvhen that spirit works in us in the true way. It. is dc'»stine<,l to work as great a revolution for humzm nature as stemn power has effected in the world in the last forty or ﬁlly years. This is u beztutiful thought to me, and I feel its force and life. Here is soniethingz the world has not done, and can not do without Christ. In the world love is -210 THE 0. 0-. DAILY. But I know that in God‘s kingdom love will be made to work life and health and 1nir;n_:les;. Mr. O')'agz'2L.——It is a very interesting thought, that love worketh no ill to its neighbor. B. H. C.—~The Daily calls upon us for items just as though articles could be inanufactured at will, or "picked up like pebbles, on any ground. Our Boarding-house life, outwardly, is quite a 1110- notonous one. The boarders make short work of the ordinance. of eating, then disappear till the ringing of the next bell. But Sunday is an exceptional day. Some leave us on Saturday to visit their friends and return Monday. Those who remain, however, (most- ly girls), do not usually lack for company of the other sex from abroad. On our return last Sunday evening, from mother 0. 0., we stumbled upon cozy couples in various quarters. In the mens sitting-room there were not less than three couplets each occupying a corner, having zoilled our steady Mr. Snow into the wash-room somewhat against his sense of propriety and of equal rights. On hearing the facts we felt a little disturbed by it and thought some of calling a meeting of the feminine boarders and kindly suggest to them that if they must be spar/cecl on Sundays that they learn to do it up in a Cliristi-an-like manner, i. 9., dis- creetly and in order, or in such ways as the world to which they belong, approves, so as not to bring scandal upon ourvB. H. home; . . .0. THE 0. C. I‘).-LILY. 211 A ﬂock of white snow-birds have been seen in the pem-—orclntrd for several days past. Yesterday, Mr. ieynolds shot one. It was six inches long, spread of wings, twelve inches. The head and hind neck was of at yellowish-red, mottled with black; the other parts nearly white. According to Audubon, its name is the Snow-Bunting. It is sometimes called Hudson’s Buy Bunting, white Snow-bird &c. It breeds in the most northerly D2l.l‘iS of the continent, and on the islands of the Arctic Ocean. As the polar night ap— proaches, it migrates to the south, always keeping, it is said, within the snow~line. 11. --———-¢o&O¢»—~- , Mr. Hawley reports f'ea.rt'ul encounters with snow- drifts this morning. He again had the luck to eject the three Misses Wightmnn from his sleigh with con-. siderable emphasis. The bobs became disconnected; the f'orwzu'd one pitching down and the back part of the sleigh being elevated correspondingly, the young Women were in it twinkling, tenderly laid in “ a soft, d. downy bed.” These turnovers are getting to be of common occur- rence, we hear of them nearly every day. ————--<0@o¢-————~—— “ The old VVhite and black Charlie” with those that accompany them to the other place to work, had £1. great time breaking their way this morning. Up- setting times innumer-.tblc, they at length made the perilous journey and reached W. B, only to discover ~ ,. THE 0.’ C-MDAILY. that the ra'ce—way was so filled with snow and ice that it would be out of the question to run to-day. The shop is closed, and the hired hands dismissed, so says Myron who is over h.ere. ———~——-~—<=Mwow—~--—--—~— Uncle John says jokingly, “ G. C. "wouldn't have ,9,‘uCSS(—3(l my riddle if he hadn’t been plowing with 1ny heifer; it was 1ny custom to take tea, not three times a day, but only twice. However, thereare two truths to one lie, and as the Indian remarked, that was pretty well for it poor, old Indian 1” “Better, perhaps, than Dixon does,” some one else remarked. _-,.._-_. _.,,,.,®.,,,_.,~.__-_.__ Mr. Conant says they had drawn last Saturday night, 160 loads of stone. It will require one day ,,more to complete. the work, but it is difﬁcult to tell, from the present appearance of things, when this day’s work Wlll be done. -»~»—-— -—~~»~~~Y—-oo%¢}-—- -— ——----»—— “ Spiritual Wives” is listened to with increasing interest. VVe have passed the “ Burnt Districts” and are now enjoying his story 01 Mr. and Mrs. Cragin. —*—«—-~<$¢%0€>—?- The ﬂoor of the composing-room has been oiled. There was considerable discussion which was best to do, paint or oil it. Some preferred one and some the other, but the stronger current seemed to he in favor of oiling.——The carpenters bid us report, that the new type-stands are ﬁnished.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-054-1868-03-04
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-054-1868-03-04
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 056 (March 6, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-06
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: C. VOL. 5. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1868. N0. 56. Last evening Mr. Woolworth re-read the Talk en- titled the “ Word of God,” and then said, “ The word of Gml should smxclity all our efforts and control our lives. It will s.-mctity our food for one thing and make it digest well. It will sanctity our fellowships to give the word of God tree czourse, and it will sanc- tify all our contacts with matter .‘tU(.l e.g<te1"nal things. The spirit of God is the great cligvster. It is the gastric juice of heaven, and we want. it in our stom- achs and in all our i’ellmvsliips.” Much appreciation and l,l1ttllliftIlll{?SS for the Talk was expressed. W. P., March 3.—~VVOrk in t.he shop commenced this week under the ten-hour system ; the hands like this much better, as they get more money. One ‘of them remarked that he liked the eight-hour system but he didn’t like the pay. There is quite a reinforcement from O. 0. Milford, Orrin, Charles Van and James Vaill in the inspecting- room, and H. R. Perry ...
Show moreC. VOL. 5. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1868. N0. 56. Last evening Mr. Woolworth re-read the Talk en- titled the “ Word of God,” and then said, “ The word of Gml should smxclity all our efforts and control our lives. It will s.-mctity our food for one thing and make it digest well. It will sanctity our fellowships to give the word of God tree czourse, and it will sanc- tify all our contacts with matter .‘tU(.l e.g<te1"nal things. The spirit of God is the great cligvster. It is the gastric juice of heaven, and we want. it in our stom- achs and in all our i’ellmvsliips.” Much appreciation and l,l1ttllliftIlll{?SS for the Talk was expressed. W. P., March 3.—~VVOrk in t.he shop commenced this week under the ten-hour system ; the hands like this much better, as they get more money. One ‘of them remarked that he liked the eight-hour system but he didn’t like the pay. There is quite a reinforcement from O. 0. Milford, Orrin, Charles Van and James Vaill in the inspecting- room, and H. R. Perry packing traps. Three or four of our men were engaged most of the forenoon in cleaning out the race-way. One of them worked diligently, utterly unconscious of the cold, until his neighbor informed him that his car _‘_,,....... ? W ’¢*"‘!. , /:,‘A~w""l’(;~ ; 4! $5 52/(ax? ma .1 M.» C? ‘J! ; é . .3‘ F ~:frx’z***;.:% « ~5a:”” Y! J’ W” 4, Vt‘ 214 THE 0. 0. DAILY. was frozen, when he concluded to leave for the house. Gr. VV. H. left this morning on his usual two weeks trip. March 4.~——Soon after breakfast Mr. Westcott arrives from the Depot with the silk girls. They unload at the shop and just as he drives inside our gate over goes the sleigh fairly on its side. IIe says this is the third tip-over since starting. Luckily, the girls got out and walked each time. They were not very warml y clad and some of them cried bitterly with the cold. 0. A. Q. distributed a pan of apples amongst them and they went home again nothing daunted by their previous adventures. The express man does not appear, but at ten o’clock in comes Sidney and Myron, bringing us the reports and the names of those who are coming from W. C. We read them eagerly. Only a little while and they will all be here. In the afternoon we have a family game of “ froggy” which is highly amusing. Mr. Burt and Mr. Higgins enter into it with a great deal of zest. Mr. H. thinks it is an excellent game to take the starch out of the old folks. Then we try “ Old mother Grimes” which proves even funnier than the other. A splended sun-set; the storm is over; Spring has come ; and we expect ere long to hear the birds sing. Charles Olmstead accosted one of our men in the street yesterday, and inquired if we had received a THE 0. 0. DAILY. 215 letter from a Mrs. Williams of Utica lately. He was told that we had not. He then inquired if one of our men had not been to Utica to see Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Butterﬁeld, who are heirs to the Ohnstead. estate, for the purpose of purchasing their right and title in said estate. He had been told, he said, that one ofour men, answering to the description of W. H. W., had been there, and offered them $100 per acre for their interest in the property. Charles was told that there was no truth in it. “Well,” he said, “I didn’t hardly believe it, but father was induced to believe it, and felt pretty cross about it. He thought the Community might come to him if they wanted to buy the farm.” -———»——-—<6o®o>-———-—— Moving! In attempting this subject We feel some as the man in Putney did when he lost all of his ashes through the back part of his cart ; he was so notorious for his use of profane language, that every one paused to hear what he would say on this occasion : his only remark was, “ Gentlemen, I’ve nothing to say; I can’t do justice to the subject.” There is a great deal of sweeping, mopping, setting up of bedstcads,. moving bureaus, shaking carpets, etc; and under the general- ship of Mr. Hatch this seems to go otf pleasantly and well. We hear they have been successful in furnish- ing suitable places for‘ the nineteen that are expected. —~—4o®w>-—~——— It has proved that Uncle Heman was 1di)jl1l'Ctl more 216 THE 0. C-. DAILY. than was at ﬁrst supposed. His knce—pan was frac- tured and displaced. He is conﬁned to his bed, only sitting up to have his bed made. Mrs. Kinsley says he seemed some better yesterday, but his leg is sore and painful yet. He told Mr. Abbott if he had got to be conﬁned to his bed long, he should wish he was as poor as the man in Vermont, who, as the st01'y Went, carried a string in his pocket with a corn-cob attached to it, which on windy days he threw out as an anchor. ——-——<«-«Do-o~—--—— Yesterday was perfect in its loveliness. The sun was warm and bright and it didn't snow. To-day however, there is a good “spanking breeze” coming from the south. Those wise in such things say it bodes a thaw. —————-—-<o@o4>———— Prof. Frobisher has sent us two copies of the Cooper Umon Journal f‘ published by the literary class,” and several tickets to“ The People’s Readings.” We shall have no use for the tickets, and can send them to our friends in New-York if they desire to at- tend the “ readings.” ----—%030>— The teamsters are drawing coal from Oneida. There has been a car load there for several days, but they could not draw it on account of the drifts. ———<o<zpo>s Mr. John Sears has been putting a line-shaft, which will connect with the one below stairs, through our office into the school~room, where it will drive the printing-press.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-056-1868-03-06
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-056-1868-03-06
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 057 (March 7, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-07
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: THE 0. DAILY. ms. W-MsAVTIJHRDAY.i'AMrt1tOIl T7, 1aea7"No.‘ 57. W. P., MARCH 5.——At seven o’elock. this morning acompany of men, numbering twenty~eight, each with shovel or ax in hand started for the race-way. They worked until nearly nine, getting it so well cleared that all but three left. The gate was hoisted, the bell rung to call the silk girls in the neighborhood, and again the busy hum of machinery was heard. Mr. Westcott brought his load of girls from the Depot at half past ten. One man has been employed most of the day in cleaning out loose masses of snow and anchor-ice from the race-way. Several callers from O. 0.: among them Mr. Bradley, who comes to improve the ﬁne day by tak- ing Mrs. Miller to ride, and two little folks, Theodora. and Emily Easton, who tell us they have come to stay all night. _ ' Orrin is a member of our family for the present. Mrs. Aiken received a sincere criticism this even- ing. The family felt like making a strong push against the ...
Show moreTHE 0. DAILY. ms. W-MsAVTIJHRDAY.i'AMrt1tOIl T7, 1aea7"No.‘ 57. W. P., MARCH 5.——At seven o’elock. this morning acompany of men, numbering twenty~eight, each with shovel or ax in hand started for the race-way. They worked until nearly nine, getting it so well cleared that all but three left. The gate was hoisted, the bell rung to call the silk girls in the neighborhood, and again the busy hum of machinery was heard. Mr. Westcott brought his load of girls from the Depot at half past ten. One man has been employed most of the day in cleaning out loose masses of snow and anchor-ice from the race-way. Several callers from O. 0.: among them Mr. Bradley, who comes to improve the ﬁne day by tak- ing Mrs. Miller to ride, and two little folks, Theodora. and Emily Easton, who tell us they have come to stay all night. _ ' Orrin is a member of our family for the present. Mrs. Aiken received a sincere criticism this even- ing. The family felt like making a strong push against the spirit of disease which would be glad to force itself in among us. Disease has taken root and strengthened itself in Mrs. Aiken‘s old life and she was advised to abandan it; not try to save it, but to yield herself entirely to the family. _In so doing she will ﬁnd relief ‘from her present troubles. E318 _ _ a THE 0. o. munr, __ Thursday evening Mr. Woolworth said" he would say one word about butt,e1', j list to let. the folks know we hadn't any. Homer said the three 1'-an1ilics'lia‘d used of late about 300 lbs. per week, but we now have only 100 lbs. on hand, and the present prospect forgetting more is a little dubious. All seemed to think if there was no butter we could easily do with- out it ;t and the announceinent that we might possibly be obliged to get along with very little for a month or two, was received with cheers. How different this, from the butter discussions of former times. 4 -—-~——<>-waov-—-———~ It is now about two weeks since George E. began to be troubled with a pain in his side. For a week he attended to his business and was about the house," but for a few days past he has kepthis bed most of the time. He don’tgive his malady any name. S. B. C.‘ waits on him. . _ ______‘_ . The thaw, predicted by the weathe1'_-prophets, has arrived. It rained quite smartly last evening and considerable during the night. We heard some of the men debating the liabilities ot a somewhat serious freshet that seems to be impending. iMr. Hawley says the snow is so soft that it is impossible to do anything with the teams. Frederic says a company started out this morning to shovel the roads, so that 9. passage can be had between here and .Qneida.< p _ THE 0. C. DAILY. The ehildren’s play-room has comprised three bed- rooms lier<:tol'oi'e, but it has been tllouglit best to re- partition ofl one room for the use of Mr. Jones. He has lately roomed in the back part of the tin-shop, and has felt rather lonely ; it is not so good for him to be isolated, and he appears much pleased with the idea of his new abode. This will be a better place for him than for others as he will not be disturbed by the noise. —-——~<>o®0~>-—-~~—~--- As George E. IS just now unﬁtted for his post, it was thought: best to send for Dr. Carpenter to come and see Uncle Heman. Although his knee is not so sore and painful now, yet some fear it may knit to- gether in a way to become stiff. G. R. K. will call on Dr. C. this forcnoon. -*—"——*-<OZo>--———— We have nothing more to report and we take it for granted that our friends had rather have blank paper than a dissertation to ﬁll up. You can imagine what thrilling incidents might have been recorded had We gone on and ﬁlled the space. Each one can ﬁll it out to suit himself. ~--——~—-¢o<no9———~——— Traps ordered since last reported, 29% doyxen.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-057-1868-03-07
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-057-1868-03-07
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 058 (March 9, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-09
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: VOL. 5. MONDAY, MARtJ}f-ll -1 BUSINESS MEETING. A new water-wheel is needed at the carpenter's shop for doing extra work——sawing slabs, &e. Messrs. D. M. Kelly, A. L. Burt. D. F. Knowles, G. W. Hamil- ton and J. Burt appointed committee to look after the wants of this department. Mr. Thacker inquired if the well commenced last season at the B. H. 0., should be ﬁnished. Objections were made to the Water; it is said to be very hard. .'There is a spring of good water at the foot of Parson’s hill that might be conducted thither in pipes, the cost of which has been estimated at from $60 to $100. Referred to the old committee and Mr. Thacker. John Morris sent a young man here yesterday to demand pay for a sleigh-pole, which he claims was broken by turning out for our loaded teams between here and W. P. It was thought that we were not at all to blame for the accident, as our teamsters gave him fair warning to wait until they had got through the drifts, but he refused, saying ...
Show moreVOL. 5. MONDAY, MARtJ}f-ll -1 BUSINESS MEETING. A new water-wheel is needed at the carpenter's shop for doing extra work——sawing slabs, &e. Messrs. D. M. Kelly, A. L. Burt. D. F. Knowles, G. W. Hamil- ton and J. Burt appointed committee to look after the wants of this department. Mr. Thacker inquired if the well commenced last season at the B. H. 0., should be ﬁnished. Objections were made to the Water; it is said to be very hard. .'There is a spring of good water at the foot of Parson’s hill that might be conducted thither in pipes, the cost of which has been estimated at from $60 to $100. Referred to the old committee and Mr. Thacker. John Morris sent a young man here yesterday to demand pay for a sleigh-pole, which he claims was broken by turning out for our loaded teams between here and W. P. It was thought that we were not at all to blame for the accident, as our teamsters gave him fair warning to wait until they had got through the drifts, but he refused, saying he had only an empty sleigh. This is not the ﬁrst time that Mr. Morris has tried to extort money from the Commu- nity. Decided to refuse his claim. O. C. DAILY. 222 THE 0. 0. DAILY. Heman Kinsley sent in a note requesting that rail- ing be put to the steps north of the company dining- room. Homer Barron is to see that it is done. He also suggested that railing to several of the stairways at the Trap-shop might be the means of saving some knee—muscle. Myron and Mr. Burt appointed com- mittee to see that the stairways at the Trap-shop be made safe for our elderly men who work there. I Sidney reported tl1at the roof of the middle house leaks badly. The shingles are so rotten, that in a dry time there is considerable danger of their catch- ing ﬁre. Laid over until Mr. Hamilton comes. Sidney to keep it in mind and bring it before the Board again. Messrs. Hawley, Conant and Kinsley were ap- pointed committee to see that ice is drawn to supply the place of what has been used this Winter. The pipe conveying steam to the kitchen has failed to perform its function. The cause is supposed to be, Water leaking through the outer or cement pipe and causing the steam to condense. Messrs. Abbott, Clark and Sears, were appointed committee to see that tile islaid below the pipe to draw off the water that settles about it. __* .m1—..— Dr. Carpenter called Saturday afternoon as was expected, to see Mr. Kinsley. He thought that the patella was fractured, but that all had been done that was necessary; thought he could not 'have'don‘e more THE 0. 0. DAILY. 223 had he been called earlier. Said it might trouble him some by lloilag s1itl‘:mrl it might not. The Dr. seemed to think he was doing well and that makes folks W110 were tempted to think there had not been enough done for him, feel contented. X ~———-«———-oo®oa»-~—- —+~~—~ After dinner yesterday, Mr. Hawley with a small company of armed men started out to stamp a road through to W. P. The drifts have been out through, but the thaw has made the snow so slumpy that teams could not pass with safety. As the travel to and from Oneida is necessarily by the way of W. P., this work was done preparatory to bringing up our VV. 0. friends to night. ——»~~——<«a~o4-~———— Yesterday was a beautiful spring—like day, and the sunshine made fearful ravages on the snow-drifts. To see patches of earth again and to walk on planks free from snow and ice, is a matter of no small enjoy- ment. This new—born warmth of Spring tingling in the veins, makes a merrier sparkle in the eyes, a more rippling music in the laugh, and brighter smiles for all. « ———-———-{OﬂO>—- George E. says We may report him as better this morning. He now calls his diﬂiculty inﬂammation of the liver; says folks may call it bilious fever if they Want to. S. B. C. says he seems bright and cheerful. 224 THE 0. 0. DAILY. We just called in to inquire after the children. Found them holding their meeting and all present, though one or two are a little disabled yet. Mr. Hatch - says they are all better and he considers the worst of it over. —~————<ooo>-——~— Miss Susan Dunn, who has been suffering from the same thing that has afflicted the children, is reported better this morning. :——-<ooo>——~——~ The W. P. family did not join us yesterday. The roads are so bad between here and there it was thought unsafe to try to bring them over. We missed them and trust next Sunday will prove propitious for their coming. ————————-<ooo>————-—~—— Mr. Thayer says they start a ﬁre in the new forcing pit to-day for the ﬁrst time. They will keep it run- ning now right along. ————-—<ooo>-———.-—— We of the Daily ca.n’t but feel, putting it mildly, some curiosity to know when we are to be dismissed. Is this our last effort? Who will answer?
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-058-1868-03-09
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-058-1868-03-09
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 059 (March 10, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-10
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: DAILY’ y‘tV)vt'.l'.“y5...‘_"..‘V'1?UEs,1)'AY. Mm C10, ad; 59. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Woolworth said he rejoiced in this puriﬁcation from false literature, as he believed it was the ha,rl)in— ger of a better experience. It was thought there was a close connection between this false literature and false love, and that both produce the same effect. “ Narcotic” seems to be the very term to apply to it. People resort to this kind of reading to drown bad feelings, as they would to whiskey or tobacco. Many confessed their separation from this kind of literature and the effects of it. The general testimony was that the appetite for such reading was dying out, and a purer taste arising. Much thankfulness was ex- pressed for the deliverance from such a feverish, foolish bondage. Mr. Woolworth inquired if any one could report the general health of the Community and the condition of " the disabled ones. All seem to be improving, and the ' general tone of the fam...
Show moreDAILY’ y‘tV)vt'.l'.“y5...‘_"..‘V'1?UEs,1)'AY. Mm C10, ad; 59. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Woolworth said he rejoiced in this puriﬁcation from false literature, as he believed it was the ha,rl)in— ger of a better experience. It was thought there was a close connection between this false literature and false love, and that both produce the same effect. “ Narcotic” seems to be the very term to apply to it. People resort to this kind of reading to drown bad feelings, as they would to whiskey or tobacco. Many confessed their separation from this kind of literature and the effects of it. The general testimony was that the appetite for such reading was dying out, and a purer taste arising. Much thankfulness was ex- pressed for the deliverance from such a feverish, foolish bondage. Mr. Woolworth inquired if any one could report the general health of the Community and the condition of " the disabled ones. All seem to be improving, and the ' general tone of the family is one of faith,‘ health and courage. ' Clark Roberts, of Putney, called and took dinner,” with us yesterday. He seemed very friendly, and had a free, gossiping talk with Lady Campbell and A. Hall about «Putney folks and atilairs». He called by re- 226 t > , THE 40.. c. ‘DAILY, V quest ‘of Henry Campbell, son of Dr. John Campbell. Henry is living with Mr. Roberts and was interested to hear how the Campbell friends in the Community were prospering. Henry is without p1'operty¥é¥tl1e Dr. having willed his property to his wife—and is dissi- pated, i. e. has his sprees from time to time. Henry head a sWeet—heart, a P_utney lass, that he had wooed and won and expected to make his bride in due time, but while he was away in the army ﬁghting the battles of his country, his younger brother Hugh be- came. enamored of his afﬁanced bride, and he in turn wooed and Won her heart and made her his bride. This unfaithfulness Henry took to heart, and it is more than intimated that he took to his cup as a sur- cease of sorrow. Israel Keyesyis reported as still a_ “ spared monu- ment.” ‘ Durrant Lord is pursuing the downward, course of his old vicious habits. The Wil1a1‘d boys own‘ the. “ Campbell farm,” and are represented as thrifty men, carrying on farming in connection with blacksmithing, . Mr. Hatch attends to lighting the entry-ways of the old house, and often allows the children to carry the lanterns to their places because they delight in it so much. Last evening he lit one lantern and placed it on the bureau. While he went into the next room for something, little Ransom marched up to the bureau Q and placing his head 9. little on one side he exclaimed, Tim 0. o. Dari.-"Y. 227 “ Well, Mr. Lantern, I shall ask papa Hatch if I can’t take you and carry you and hang you up.” «<om>o«»———? 1 Hr. ‘Worden returned yesterday from an excursion} as far west as Syracuse, where he made every reason- able effort to obtain butter. It was so scarce in that ‘direction that he was able to bring home but one jar suitable for our table, For which he paid ﬁfty cts. per. pound. The retail price of butter at Oneida and Syra- cuse is at present sixty cts. per. pound. Mr. Worden also called on his sister who is in a. very low state of .h.ea.1th. On the upper sitting-room center—table is to be seen a box of silk with a slip of paper near it reading thus: “The _O;. C, silk Factory’s ﬁrst attempt at colors.” There are three colors, red, green and blue. This silk was an object of great admiration last evening eliciting profuse comment on its beauty and the suc- cess of_ t1iem_anufacturers. ———————<o<bo>——--- The carpenters say that the planing-machine is again ready for use. The machinists made new knives for it at a cost ofabout thirty dollars. Mr. Kelly: says this department has all it can attend to,.but there is so great a variety in their work it is hardly‘? reportable. p ‘ ‘ —-‘-—-—-——<o¢o>————-—- The ﬁrst delegation from W. C. arrived intthenight. 228 THE 0. c. DAILY. They are delighted to get here, and we are more than delighted to see them. They report a pleasant but uneventlul journey. Theodore, George, Mrs. Skinner, Mary, Consuelo and Ida have been out to see the new composing-room. They pronounce it a ﬁne room and appear much pleased with it. Miss Mary appeared especially de- lighted to ﬁnd that the type-stands and tables could be arranged in the same way here, that they have been at W. O. —'——<ooo>—~w~~—-— This is a dark rainy 1norning.—The teamsters are drawing ice from the pond to replace what has been used from the ice-house.—~Mr. John Sears is over here again at work on the ishafting.——Mrs. Miller spent T most of the day with us yesterday and staid here last night. It is just as pleasant to have her visit us as though she lived hundreds of miles from here. The sick folks are all said to be better this morning. Theodore says he made George laugh quite heartily by telling him about Mr. Leonard. \ . . Yesterday we called at the Ofﬁce and found Carrie busy making out the tax report, and she, Maria and Annie were rejoicing in the thought that possibly the manufacturer’s tax will be removed. Carrie thinks in that case we shall fare nicely as we have no other tax to. pay.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-059-1868-03-10
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-059-1868-03-10
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 060 (March 11, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-11
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: THE 0. 0. DAILY. van. 5. wmsnty, MARCH 111, "1569. llI~t4)i.A.iSe‘i0. EVENING .MEETING. The comers from Wallingford were welcomed, and expressed themselves as thankful to be here. T. R. N. said, “ I want to take hold and start new life.” Mr. W0olwo7'zh.——I like that idea, of starting new life. I confess a spirit of receptivity to new life. This Talk just read about “ Dissolution and Reorganization” is very interesting to me, and seems to be full of meaning. I feel a response in my heart to that call to begin anew. [ Generally approved.] I believe tl1at is a characteristic of the gospel, tl1at these two proc- esses, dissolution and reconstruction, go on together. Considerable interest was then manifested in the idea of starting a public reading of the New Testament. Several said they had read the Testament this winter with peculiar satisfaction, and hearing of the course of reading they had been having at Wallingford had increased their interest in it. Mr. Woolworth asked i...
Show moreTHE 0. 0. DAILY. van. 5. wmsnty, MARCH 111, "1569. llI~t4)i.A.iSe‘i0. EVENING .MEETING. The comers from Wallingford were welcomed, and expressed themselves as thankful to be here. T. R. N. said, “ I want to take hold and start new life.” Mr. W0olwo7'zh.——I like that idea, of starting new life. I confess a spirit of receptivity to new life. This Talk just read about “ Dissolution and Reorganization” is very interesting to me, and seems to be full of meaning. I feel a response in my heart to that call to begin anew. [ Generally approved.] I believe tl1at is a characteristic of the gospel, tl1at these two proc- esses, dissolution and reconstruction, go on together. Considerable interest was then manifested in the idea of starting a public reading of the New Testament. Several said they had read the Testament this winter with peculiar satisfaction, and hearing of the course of reading they had been having at Wallingford had increased their interest in it. Mr. Woolworth asked if Mrs. Skinner could not give us some more definite account of the readings they have ‘had than we hzwe received. She did so; and it was ﬁnally ‘resolved to start a class for the beneﬁt of all at seven o’clock, to continue till half past seven. MW. ap.,.;.M..m 9.—.~..E.. F. has». 9.. decided... pen- 330 THE 0. c. DAILY. chant for skating, but unfortunately has not been able for some tin1e to follow her taste in that tliteclion, as the pond has been covered over with snow. At last the snow has disappeared and early this morning E. . accompanied by Victor went to the ice with their skates, looking quite enthusiastic. When they re- turned they said they had had a ﬁne time and were going again the next morning. During the forenoon Mr. Thaycr came over from O. C. and proposed to go fishing, telling Mr. Ackley that if he would allow him to out a hole in the ice he would give him half the ﬁsh caught. This after- noon he came again and actually out a hole in the ice and ﬁshed for some time. We have not heard that there was any spoil divided. - MARCH 10.—Our skaters found it raining this morn- ingand concluded to postpone their skating until fairer ' weather. ' Mr. Inslee went to Utica to-day to get a circular saw straightened. Edward is at Work on the machine for bending trap dogs. Victor says he has been engaged for a day or two in putting the machine shop to rights. So much for the machinists. We ﬁnished this evening our round of criticism. Mrs. Whitﬁeld was the last.—Hearty sympathy was expressed with the Talk “ Come to the Light.” We are tempted trexﬁess our gratitude for the weather, which is so often the occasion of gr‘L1lJ.lbling. -’).‘HI.4Z 0. 0. DAILY. "231 This winter has been considered at nearly perfect one; good slcighing and plenty of it, steady cold, with few extreme clntnges. Our present thaw is 8. model of quietness and gentleness. We had very little min in the fall; in consequence the ground is quite dry and drinks all the water. The heavy accumu- lation of snow is gradually settling away without one of those iezlrful ﬂoods that cause grown folks anxiety and so delight boys. B. ._.-.__.__..,_‘,.,,.,,,.___- -.. The committee appointed to act about the steam- pipe had the ditch opened yesterday and found as was expected that the cement pipe hud ubsorhed water and cracked in several places. To remedy this, it is proposed to cover the pipe on three sides with at close plank box, and lay tile along the planks to draw off _the water. This it is hoped will prove an effectual cure. Mrs. Skinner says whenever she comes here that _ditch is open, something always being done to the pipe. Just so surely as it is opened some one will walk into it; yesterday evening one of the young women had this somewhat unusual experience. , ~~-<o<:bo>—»~—~« The carpenters were -busy yesterday in making another bedroom in the ltwge chamber over the Store. It W111 be 21 very pleasant place and Miss Fidelia says it is intended for seine of the N. Y. A. men. To-day Mr. Kelly says they are “ ﬁxing up” in the composing-room, putting up 9. sink, and drop tables on the type-stands lor folding papers. ' 10 THE, 0. 0; .D._&l;L»¥. Mr. Newhouse took the one o’clock train yesterday morning for Troy. He goes to see that our No. 3 malleable castings are properly imule, and to attend to all those nice details for which our “ Canadian 'I‘rap- per” is so remarkable. There is no such phrase in his vocabulary as “ Oh ! that’s good enough.” —~——-—~<ooo>~——————— Daniel Abbott says can-making is so monotonous that there positively isn’t anything about it to report. Three of them, Daniel, James and one hired man, have made over 13,000 cans. James, a beginner at this business, can now make 350 per day ; the hired man says, old hands consider 300 a. good day’s work. -—-——-—<«oo>—~——A V The second company from W. 0. “came duly to hand” M12-30 last night. They tell us we are to have smother party to night from N. Y. It seems a little odd to see so many faces that have been from home so long, but it’s none the less pleasurable. ‘ They have warm homes in our hearts and we trust they will feel at home. ~~~~-—~-%.o€O>——--~-- ' Mr. and Mrs. Clark and S. B. C. have gone to Vero- na. S. B. 0. had promised to visit Miss Mary Leete, and she goes to fulﬁll her engagement. This party has made one or two previous attempts to go but have been prevented by snow storms. H. C. N. and A. S. B. will care for George‘ * E. in Mrs. Campbcll’s absence. ;He is better this.moi7ning. 0
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Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-060-1868-03-11
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 061 (March 13, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-13
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: '1‘HE 0. DAILY- VOL. 5. FRIDAY’. MARCH 13, I :1s6s. Nd 61. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Woolworth.-I have been preaching covetous- ness 9. little to-day. It seems to me tlmt when rightly directed it is a good thing. Paul somewlierc exliortfs earnestly to covetousness respecting our best gifts. _ I believe God wants to. make every one of us rich with good gifts and heavenly "things. I think it is legiti~ mate vto-covet the treasures of, heaven and the best; gifts that God can bestow ; covet them as much as the miser does his gold : not that we should hoard up what we obtain, as the niiser does, and appropriate it to ourselves, but that we may distribute, and do good and bless others. I want to be rich, that I may have 9. great deal to giveaway, distribute and do good with. I feel covetous for such things. [Indorsed by others] Unity was confessed with the new members from W. C. It .was thought they brought a good spirit with them. Theodore said their entrance into this family was qu...
Show more'1‘HE 0. DAILY- VOL. 5. FRIDAY’. MARCH 13, I :1s6s. Nd 61. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Woolworth.-I have been preaching covetous- ness 9. little to-day. It seems to me tlmt when rightly directed it is a good thing. Paul somewlierc exliortfs earnestly to covetousness respecting our best gifts. _ I believe God wants to. make every one of us rich with good gifts and heavenly "things. I think it is legiti~ mate vto-covet the treasures of, heaven and the best; gifts that God can bestow ; covet them as much as the miser does his gold : not that we should hoard up what we obtain, as the niiser does, and appropriate it to ourselves, but that we may distribute, and do good and bless others. I want to be rich, that I may have 9. great deal to giveaway, distribute and do good with. I feel covetous for such things. [Indorsed by others] Unity was confessed with the new members from W. C. It .was thought they brought a good spirit with them. Theodore said their entrance into this family was quite a delicate operation, and all should be wide awake to see that the devil does not take advantage of it. If all are wide awake he is conﬁdent good will result from the condensation. . Tlieodorehoped the paper would be conducted in a. way to please his father, and honor the truth. He prayed for wisdom in his connection with it. Others joined. ih-im-=and= rcon£essed>an~i-nte-rest in the paper. A- 234 ‘ ' THE. oqc. DAILY. Our W7. 0. friends drop 11] quietly, and while they have been waiting for their “ship to come in” they have made themselves useful in the housework. At noon yesterday we saw M. L. P. washing dishes, and '1‘. C. M. standing in a chair carving an enormous cheese. This morning they are sewing for H. C. N. and S. B. 0. Mary Van assisted at washing pit.chers and Ida about the knives. Some of tl1em attend bag- hee. Miss Consuelo spent some time yesterday lore- noon in inaking pillow-cases on the sewing-machine, and this morning she has been washing dishes. It is diﬁieult to realize H. M. W. has been away, it seems so natural to see her ﬂitting about the house. Mrs. Skinner takes care of one or two bedrooms. Miss H Cornelia and Ella are both doing excellently well in getting acclimated. Abram says Mr. Kelly gave him a job at the shop, and Charles is waiting for the press to come as he is going to help in setting it up. 7W. P., MARCH. 12.—C. A. C. ordered a lot. of bob- bins awhile ago from Mr. Williams of Utica. Part of them arrived day before yesterday and were found to be spoiled. So yesterday he went to Utica to see about them, arriving there “ just in time” Mr. Williams said, as the rest of them (over a thousand) were turned, ready to go into the tom, where they would have been spoiled like the others. The diﬂiculty was t'ound.to_b¢ in letting .tl.1em_b,e .in..th.e_ tom too. 10.1.13-. . .. . 'rrw 0. c. DAILY. 235 Myron went to Syracuse today. His ﬁrst item of business was, to order a car load 01' coal ; next, to see about some ‘iron that was sent us. One hundred pounds were ordered but owing to some mistake in the ﬁgures half a ton was sent. Myron said they were willing to take it back. His third object was to hurry on if possible the great bear-trap springs which are being tr-ip—hammered for us. They will be along Monday. At no time since the Silk business started has there been so many applications for work in that department as now. Women and girls come daily; four or ﬁve came yesterday. The same is true in the Trap-shop. Last evening we ﬁnished “ Spiritual Wives,” and it was proposed we begin reading the Testament. This was liked by all, and we had the ﬁrst reading this evening from half past seven until eight. The Talk “ The Death of Unbelief,” sent a thrill through us all. Many expressed themselves as having a new appreciation of Mr. Noyes’ labors. We can help him by praying that the prison doors may be opened. Yesterday was a day of changes. Some who had been with the children t.ln'ough the winter, thought best to come away. Mrs. Van, who has assisted in the wash- ing, desired to prepare for the coming fruit campaign. Mrs. Burnham, who as all know has long been 9. faithful distributer of work, desired a change; so in consideration of the obvious. good reasons the follow- \ $3-36 run 0. c. 1>.u.1.*s'. . ing changes were made. Emma leaves the children's house, and takes Mrs. Vztn’s place in the washing, and Miss Alice Ackley goes to tl1e children's house. Harriet Olds leaves the children’s house and takes Mrs. Burnham’s place in distributing work, and Mrs. B. goes to the children’s house. Minerva goes to the Bag-shop to assist in closing up the business. ——--—~—4 -—~¢o<n>o4a>— ~—————~— It is decided to use the northwest corner room on the ﬂrst ﬂoor of the Tontine tor a school-room. It has been used heretofore for storing cans, and Mr. Thacker, Mr. Alfred Barron and others were busy yesterday in removing them to the building in the rear of the Tontine. Alfred will work with Mr. Thatcher for the present. —— ———— —--4-ooo-———«—— We heard last evening that the car had come and notwithstanding it thundered and ruined considerable during the night, and the roads are pretty wet and muddy some of the way, the men thoughtbest to go with sleds to bring up the things. Accordingly, one drawn by four horses, another -by three, and four double teams started in good season this morning for Oneida. Mr. Edwin Nash and E. S. B. have gone to see about unloading the goods and assist in getting them home. ..... __,___<.@..>_._._.j.‘_.... The back parlor was too noisy a place for George E. and he has been moved up stairs into the south room in the vestibule. It is more quiet there and he is doing well. We asked him this morning how he -was and he replied with considerable vim in his voice, “ Tell them I’m doing gloriously.” Mrs. Campbell . ‘and others think if he is-kept quiet it will be but a short time. before he can be about the house. .
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-061-1868-03-13
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-061-1868-03-13
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 062 (March 14, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-14
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: THE 0- 0- DAILY- VOL. 5. sarcasm. MARCH 14, 1868. No.62. W. P., MARCH 13.——“ Come! see the procession!” called some one just about dinner time. We ran to the door and there was a procession sure enough. Six teams well laden with the cargo of our ship t'rom W. 0. As they ﬁled slowly up the hill, we watched with anxious eyes the four horse team which led the way. The road was terrible, the load top-heavy and we were saying, “ If that team goes through safely, the rest surely will,” when over it went and out went the contents into the snow. Some of the men went to the rescue, and very soon the line proceeded on its homeward Way. We are glad to learn that nothing was injured and that: they all reached home without any more adventures. Mr. Campbell and Myron were suddenly called to the upper dam this afternoon. The water had risen two feet within an hour; the ice was blocking up and there was a prospect that something was going to happen. They went up there with ropes and pike- pole...
Show moreTHE 0- 0- DAILY- VOL. 5. sarcasm. MARCH 14, 1868. No.62. W. P., MARCH 13.——“ Come! see the procession!” called some one just about dinner time. We ran to the door and there was a procession sure enough. Six teams well laden with the cargo of our ship t'rom W. 0. As they ﬁled slowly up the hill, we watched with anxious eyes the four horse team which led the way. The road was terrible, the load top-heavy and we were saying, “ If that team goes through safely, the rest surely will,” when over it went and out went the contents into the snow. Some of the men went to the rescue, and very soon the line proceeded on its homeward Way. We are glad to learn that nothing was injured and that: they all reached home without any more adventures. Mr. Campbell and Myron were suddenly called to the upper dam this afternoon. The water had risen two feet within an hour; the ice was blocking up and there was a prospect that something was going to happen. They went up there with ropes and pike- poles and found a great cake of ice three or four feet: thick projecting some ﬁfteen feet over the dam. The danger was that if this went off it would raise the bridge. They worked at it breaking it away suﬁicient- ly to remove all present danger. To night Myron says every thing is doing well. George Miller has gone into the inspecting room; he is to reside in our family. We number at present 33. 7238 THE ouc. DAILY. Mr. 'Whitney’s Arithmetic class closed Wednesday evening. Several expressecl themselves as having on- joyed tl1e class and highly appreciating the opportu- nity they had had to increase their knowledge of this science. A hearty vote of thanks was‘t’enderecl'Mr. W. accompanied with cheers. He has proved a most excellent teacher. At this point butternuts were called for, and Soon the hammers began to ring, Amid the niirthful prattle ; And shells ﬂew thick: on every side Sped kernels. VVas it battle? _After amerry time we went to the reading, feeling it good to cultivate friendship._ A MEMBER. _ ,V Tlieodore, W. H. W,, I-I._C. N. and one or two others put their heads togeth-er and‘ plotted not how they might best weed out the onions, but by what’ means every cabbage at O. 0 could be ‘up’-‘rooted. After due deliberation they unanimously decided to’ make 9. different arrangement of seats in the. Hall. They were successful in making an entirely new dis-V" position of tables, benches and chairs, grouping them round the room and leaving an open space near the center. _ - - _We think this style is more conducive to the home feeling, and expect we shall all like it when we get a‘ little wonted. * i - -V u.‘.l was 0; 0‘. DAILY. 239 An interesting letter was received a few days since from Mrs. Blood. She is living witl1 and caring for Mr. B.’s step-mother. She says she feels it a special providence.tha.t she does not have to live with him. The letteris written in a good, courageous spirit; near the close she says, “ I cannot say half I would like to, but this much I will say ; my faith is strong in Mr. Noyes and the Community. If I had been a disbeliev- er when I left you, I have seen enough to convert me since I ca.me here.” ——————-—-<oQo>—~—-—-—-— We heard Tlieodore asking Tirzah if they were not going to have some “ medicated" before long. To the uninitiated this had a sound somewhat. mys- terious. It was something about which all those com- ing from VV. 0. seemed to have the most perfect under- standing, and we were not permitted to remain long in ignorance. After meeting they had their “ medica- ted,” (known by common minds as sweetened water) and played “ froggy” anc “old mother Grimes,” at the request of some here who had never seen these games. Some were even prevailed upon “to weave” ‘for our ainusement. We very much admire the freedom and simplicity of the Wallingfordians and hope it will be contagious. . . ———~—-<oao¢»~——~~ L “Jesse Dillon, of Boynton, lll., had asmall bill of traps of us ; he writes about the cost of getting them and says, “ however I gess its as cheep as [could get traps here, any ‘way I am very well Pleased with them the little girles had A ﬁne Play with those little traps and got'thare ﬁngers Pinched till they holerd good for help.” x_ 240 THE 0. 0. DAILY. Mrs. Langstatf and Eliza are busy in unpacking and disposing of the bedding and bureaus that czune from W. C. At most any time during the day Eliza maybe seen carrying rocking-chairs, stand-spreads, bedquilts, or something wherewith to furnish and make comfortable somebody’s bedroom. ———-———<so9«>————— Several of the W. C. folks have taken an Oneida cold. Mrs. Skinner, Theodore, Consuelo and Tirzah are afflicted in this way. Mrs. Skinner kept her room yesterday, but we trust she will soon recover. —-——4°@09——- Two hired men were engaged yesterday in laying the plank and tile about the steam pipe, and this morn- ing they are ﬁlling the dirt back into the ditch. May it remain there for at least six weeks to come ! Ransom witnessing the men’s operations from the window exclaimed, “ That’s a dirty job.” —~~—»A<o¢>«» Thursday, Homer spent the day roaming about the, country in search of butter. His search was not alto- gether fruitless for he purchased something over 100 lbs, paying torty-ﬁve cts. per pound. ———-<5-vac»-———— The girls at the Office say there has not been such ‘ a dearth of business since they have been in the book- keeping as at present. Carrie did not unlock the safe yesterday-—not any money paid out, nor any taken in. ~—-—————-oocvoo-————— Mrs. Jones is here on a visit; shelcame yesterday and Emma says she expects to leave to~day.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-062-1868-03-14
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-062-1868-03-14
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 063 (March 16, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-16
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: 17113 Q-C-tD+‘3—sH—*Y- MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1868. NO. 63. The Nation this week has a column and a half of review of “ Spiritual Wives.” The tone is contemptu- ous as was expected. It sums up the book as follows : “A pretty full account, of the pictorial-historical kind, of the Konigsberg Ebelians; a newspaper cor- respondent’s account ofPrince’s Agapemone ; a rather poor newspaper correspondent’s account of certain half-crazed and certain hypocritical persons who ﬁgured in one or two old revivals in this country; some desultory insuﬁicient talk about several other people and several sects who have put in practice the theory of free love ; and some talk about a number of irrelevant matters of various kinds.” The writer is evidently a Boston literary man for he ends with the following squirm : “Mr. Dixon has already been complained of be- cause, in his chapters on the Agapemone, he has drawn once more into public notice persons connected with families which are, of course, injured by his...
Show more17113 Q-C-tD+‘3—sH—*Y- MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1868. NO. 63. The Nation this week has a column and a half of review of “ Spiritual Wives.” The tone is contemptu- ous as was expected. It sums up the book as follows : “A pretty full account, of the pictorial-historical kind, of the Konigsberg Ebelians; a newspaper cor- respondent’s account ofPrince’s Agapemone ; a rather poor newspaper correspondent’s account of certain half-crazed and certain hypocritical persons who ﬁgured in one or two old revivals in this country; some desultory insuﬁicient talk about several other people and several sects who have put in practice the theory of free love ; and some talk about a number of irrelevant matters of various kinds.” The writer is evidently a Boston literary man for he ends with the following squirm : “Mr. Dixon has already been complained of be- cause, in his chapters on the Agapemone, he has drawn once more into public notice persons connected with families which are, of course, injured by his ex- posure of the now half-forgotten crimes and follies of some of their members. We complain of him as guilty of another similar breach of good manners in dragging into his very miscellaneous assemblage of imbecile and immoral visionaries the men of Brook Farm. The objects of those men in trying their ex-A v6L.i5.ii 242, THE 0. 0. DAILY. periment, their minds and their characters, were so utterly different from the objects and minds and characters of most of the men and women into whose company he, Mr. Dixon, has seen ﬁt to bring them, that to lead or to help his ill-formed readers to class them together is a piece of gross injustice. * * ‘X’ * “ It is hardly worth while to say much about a book of this kind. On the whole, looked at from whatever point of view, ‘ Spiritual Wives’ will do Mr. Dixon’s reputation nothing but harm.” B. H. 0., MARCII 15.——While at supper last even- ing the cry was suddenly heard, ice, ice, ice, and sure enough the whole army of ice with its companies, brigades, regiments, battalions and divisions, was now in motion l'or a march down the creek. A large body of these icy cohorts had chosen a sort of cove just above the B. H. as a camping ground for the past twelve hours, but now orders had been given from the Commander in Chief, for the entire army to march for the Lake. At ﬁrst there was a great amount of confusion in getting into line, one squad plunging in- to another in mobocracy fashion ; but at last the van-. guard moved off like racing cavalry which gave room for the rest to follow in due order. The sight for half an hour was very exciting. This morning the creek is clear of ice, but the dead cakes, like dead soldiers on a sanguinary battle ﬁeld, line the banks in motley disarray. The ice was very thick but it never did less damage to the banks. 0. THE 0. C. DAILY. 243 For a week Mr. Thayer has been lieatiiig up the new prt»p:t;,z;:>.t.ing lwww-. px':*‘;>:iz';2.tr)2'y to '~.mwing tomato llS ml-:t:'tl‘»le zt.ddit.ion to the horticultural departinent is a low brickvbuilding with its ﬂoor somewhat lower than the surrounding‘ ground; is 60 feet long including the wooden ante- room which covers the main entrance as well as the two furnace doors; is 12 feet wide, having two tables of earth extending the whole length with a passage way between them. Heat is distributed by means of a 104} inch earthern pipe leading along the ﬂoor from each furnace to the chimney at the opposite extremity of the house. Cash outlay $150. Labor $150. Total cost $300. A. B. and ot.lw1‘g:mlt:u er:-:et,i:~a. Tl ——~—~—<:>o¢-a»—-~—— Among theehanges made this week, Miss Beulah returns from W. P. where she has spent the winter. NO one will take her place to remain permanently, but the girls will go in turn, continuing their stay two weeks or thereabouts. M. L. B. and H. V. M. are the ﬁrst to take their turn. George Miller will take Beulah’s place as news reporter from W. 13.; he in- sists that he has had greatness thrust upon Mm. Permit us to hope he will be able to endure it. -——»~«<oou>——A————— Miss Harriet Allen said to us yesterday, “I hope you will glorify this day in to-morrow’s Danlg/.” Now, nothing would suit; us better than to please Miss Allen, but we don’t know how exactly. Shall we say the day was intoxicatingly splendid? or cleliriously beauti- ful? or, ' quietly enjoyable? It was such a day as prompts young men to lie on the grass in the sunshine, 244 THE 0. 0. DAILY. and young women to stroll in couples on the lawn. Invalids are tempted out to breathe the pure, fresh air, and ailing children are drawn out in their little carriages. Birds sing happily, and—( Miss Allen, won’t you please to ﬁnish this?) H. W. B. arrived Saturday night as was expected. Last evening the N. Y. A. club kindly sang a few pieces for our entertainment. Those who are con- sidered judges of such things, think these musicians have made great improvement. We were all pleased with their music and thankful for the training they have had. Mr. Hawley says he should like to have Otis under- stand that the teamsters here are doing something if the roads are in a terrible state. Saturday they drew from Oneida twelve tons of coal and four tons of steel. Mr. Kinsley says, “ Tell. the folks we bought ﬁve cows, Saturday.” Yesterday our family numbered ﬁfty more than it did the Sunday before. This addition is most noticable in the dining-room and the Hall. Our house is fuller and the current of life seems stronger. This morning Milford and Charles Burt are in the old school-room cleaning the press preparatory to set- ting it up. The girls are in the composing-room dis- trbuting what they brought with them of the last paper. Mr. Newhouse and Mr. Abbott are quite anxious to have it reported that the blue birds have been heard for a number of days ; robins too, were seen as early as Friday of last week. Mrs. H. C. Noyes says, “ We think the ‘ onions’ lately transplanted are growing ﬁnely and we like the variety.” '
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-063-1868-03-16
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-063-1868-03-16
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 064 (March 17, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-17
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: The question was raised whether it would not be a good plan to buy a few more cows and make butter for our own use instead of buying it. If we are go- ing to lay out money for one or the other, we should save in the end by buying cows. We want to take that course which will give us the most money next August. A strong committee was chosen to consider this question; Messrs. VVoolworth, Thacker, T. R. Noyes, Kinsley, J. H. Barron, Mrs. H. C. Noyes and Mrs. Harriet Kinsley. They will also consider the appointment of some one to Mr. Kellogg’s place who wishes to be relieved. Persons who go abroad to make purchases should hand in a bill promptly at the Otlice. There are sus- picions that outsiders have bought things in our name, which circumstance will be looked into. G. W. Hamilton reports that he went to Titusville and bought a boiler and engine for the Fruit depart- ment, of ten horse power. He expects it will be here this Week. Messrs. G. W. Hamilton, Joel Higgins, Burt, Wool- worth,...
Show moreThe question was raised whether it would not be a good plan to buy a few more cows and make butter for our own use instead of buying it. If we are go- ing to lay out money for one or the other, we should save in the end by buying cows. We want to take that course which will give us the most money next August. A strong committee was chosen to consider this question; Messrs. VVoolworth, Thacker, T. R. Noyes, Kinsley, J. H. Barron, Mrs. H. C. Noyes and Mrs. Harriet Kinsley. They will also consider the appointment of some one to Mr. Kellogg’s place who wishes to be relieved. Persons who go abroad to make purchases should hand in a bill promptly at the Otlice. There are sus- picions that outsiders have bought things in our name, which circumstance will be looked into. G. W. Hamilton reports that he went to Titusville and bought a boiler and engine for the Fruit depart- ment, of ten horse power. He expects it will be here this Week. Messrs. G. W. Hamilton, Joel Higgins, Burt, Wool- worth, Thaeker, Kinsley, Hatch and Theodore, were appointed committee to consider the appropriation of help to the Trap-shop. They will also select some ,‘3-/16 THE 0. 0. DAILY. one to work with Mr. Thayer in the Garden. There is no one to take his place, should he be called away, hired men having received the education which should have been given to seine of our own folks. The appointment of Mr. Burnham to the Bagsliop ‘ to help close the business was unanimously endorsed. ~———-~—-—-—-~-~—€»o«®>o>——A—~——- While at work on the lawn near the north gate Mr. Nash saw two men in the road in front of the large barn apparently engaged in a back—hold wrestle ; he soon discovered they were ﬁghting and called to Mr. VVOolworth and Alfred Barron who went with him to the scene of action. On inquiring into the aliair they found things situated about like this : the immediate attacking party was one Coloway in our employ and the party attacked Byron Olmstead. Mr. Coloway stated that he had been obliged to take his boy out of school because he was so teased and to1'~ mented by this young Olmstead ; also, Byron had not unfrequently indulged in stoning Mr. Coloway’s out- buildings; taking it altogether Coloway had come to a spot where he could endure it no longer and there- ‘ fore had lain in Wait for Byron to pass the barn in re- turning from school and made a rush at him with a pitchfork. Mr. Oeloway will be discharged at once. ‘—<oﬂ>0>-——~—- What a gift is presence of mind! Last night as THE 0. C. DAILY. 247 G. R. K. was discharging his load of ﬂour at the south door of the bztkery, he stood at the back end of the wagon with a barrel poised, when suddenly the endboztrd on which his foot rested gave way, and——he found himself on the ground. He knew the barrel would follow and remembered that falling bodies de- scend at the rate of 16 feet the ﬁrst second ; getting up was not to be thought ot'——the barrel was already 1'al1ing——a quick roll to one side———and plump came the 212 lbs. at the safe distance of three inches from his twenty-four ribs, which, had it not been for his rather brief calculation, would in all probability have sulfered incalculably. J. -——-— —-<&03oC»-~~--—~—~ Mr. Thacker spent most o‘f the day yesterday in locating ditches on the Hitchcock farm. IIe laid out 147 rods, and two hired men commenced ditching. This work is preparatory to raising sweet corn on that place.—Two hired men are sawing wood by horse power.——S. W. Nash was busy yesterday in strewing ashes on the lawn.-——Frederic is making prep- aration to begin the work of trimming apple trees. There is a poster at the head of the main entry-way stairs inviting all. who can to come and split wood near the building back of the Tontine. -—~——<o¢>o>———————— When Mr. Clark left the Foundry there seemed to be no one to take his place; Mr. Kinsley with his 248 THE 0. 0. DAILY. other cares took it until some one else could be pro- vided. After consultation Abram has been selected and invited to take this responsibility. This is some- thing new for him, but he takes it willingly and we judge he is glad of the change. ——4ooo4»~—~—— W. P. March 16.——T. R. Noyes is one of the “ greasy mechanics.” He works in the Factory forenoons in- specting traps. A lot of 5,000 No. 0 traps are receiving ﬁnishing touches. The W. P. family proper, now numbers thirty-ﬁve members. --~~——<m<n»>—~———- Miss Portia reports they have had their first school in the new room and are pleased with their accommo- dations; it is a larger room, is lighter, and has also, in the minds of the children, another superior quality, it is new. ————————— —— —<ooaoo>~-~—— »—— George E. is dressed to-day for the ﬁrst time; he walked from his bedroom in the vestibule, through the sitting-room into Mrs. Skinner’s room in the Tower. —-¢ooo>———~— We hear that Mrs. S. K. Dunn has arrived. She spent the night at W. P. and came over this morning. --—---<0&oo>—-————— Traps ordered since last reported 55;}; doz.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-064-1868-03-17
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-064-1868-03-17
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 065 (March 18, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-18
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: THE 0. 0. DAILY. VOL. 5. WEDNESDA’ , MARCH 18, 1868. NO. 65. ‘W. P., MARCH 16, Ex/.mNrN(2.~—G. W. H. heard Dickens read in Buffalo, gave of his appearance——n1anner, dress &e., and then read some of the selections which he heard. Before doing so he rem:1rl{ed that it would be impossible for him to imitate Dickens, but he would read as well. as he could. So we had the Court Scene from Pic-kwiclc Papers if not by the great Charles, in the character- istic style of the great George. VVC question whether Dickens could do Sam Weller much better. Tommy ()’Brien, one of the shop boys, had his thumb “nipped” by the “ drop” this alternoon. He was not seriously injured but was wholesomely fright- ened. He was meddling. MARCH 17.——The proposal to buy a press for W. (J. was read at the dinner table to-day all the business men being present. It was responded to by cheers. $o<w~on1-————r«~-- having Some seven years ago when Cornelia was “ baby girl” for S. B. 0. she commenced reading the Bi...
Show moreTHE 0. 0. DAILY. VOL. 5. WEDNESDA’ , MARCH 18, 1868. NO. 65. ‘W. P., MARCH 16, Ex/.mNrN(2.~—G. W. H. heard Dickens read in Buffalo, gave of his appearance——n1anner, dress &e., and then read some of the selections which he heard. Before doing so he rem:1rl{ed that it would be impossible for him to imitate Dickens, but he would read as well. as he could. So we had the Court Scene from Pic-kwiclc Papers if not by the great Charles, in the character- istic style of the great George. VVC question whether Dickens could do Sam Weller much better. Tommy ()’Brien, one of the shop boys, had his thumb “nipped” by the “ drop” this alternoon. He was not seriously injured but was wholesomely fright- ened. He was meddling. MARCH 17.——The proposal to buy a press for W. (J. was read at the dinner table to-day all the business men being present. It was responded to by cheers. $o<w~on1-————r«~-- having Some seven years ago when Cornelia was “ baby girl” for S. B. 0. she commenced reading the Bible to her. Mrs. Campbell soon went to Newark which in- terrupted them; but; on her return they again took it up and read. until Mrs. 0. went to Wallingford. Not; long after this the paper was removed to W. C. and Cornelia. went with it; so here again they read to- us some descripta 250 THE 0. c. DAILY. gether and had reached the forty-second chapter of Jeremiah when S. B. O. was eall<:<’l to return to Oneida. This last has been a somewhat protracted break, but the next day but one after Cornelia’s arrival here, they appointed a time and have gone on with their reading, beginning where they left oﬂ’. VVe wonder if they will now remain together a suﬂlcient length of time to complete it. ....... _____i0<ﬂDo lI—‘_ .__.._.——— B. H. C.——The B. H. has been run six months by a Community family. The four members of the family entered upon their new calling with some trepidation as to their ability and ﬁtness to make the experiment a successful one. The boarders too, at the commence- ment, were not, by any means, such as we should have selected for an experimental expedition to the frontz':;7'. At ﬁrst we experienced a little heart—sinking, occasioned by the roughness of our new situation. When under such temptations we remembered him who placed us here as one who had been guilty of no mistakes in his matured plans, so we took in fresh courage to press on and came out of our momentary temptation to run up a signal of distress. "We purposed at the beginning to make a loving, unitary home for ourselves, and if successful, depend on our family contagion for securing a quiet, parental, home-feeling for the comfort of our boarders. We purposed also, to treat all with due respect and show partiality to none. .How well we have succeeded in. THE 0. 0. DAILY. ~51 the execution of our purposes and aspirations, it does not belong to us to say. -—~——~-~——<>o<:nw4>——~——— Some days since Mr. Newhouse had some conversa- tion with Henry \Vilson about the railroad business. Mr. Wilson said he thought our folks too unselﬁsh; we stood and looked on and let Vernon get a depot when we needed one more than they did; wanted to know why we didn't put in our claim for a depot. Mr. Newhouse told him, with a Very grave face that we believed Providence was overseeing this railroad building and that we should be cared for. Told him if we ought to have a depot, and there was not much doubt about it in his mind, we certainly should; all We needed to do was to wait on God about it. Mr. Wilson assented to this, said he supposed that was the best way, but looked a little puzzled at having it laid before him in this light by our “ Canadian Trapper.” C. —<o@oo-—- Yesterday, Mr. Daniel Nash exchanged his crutch for a cane, and last night commenced going without‘ a watchman. He expressed hiinselt‘ this morning as having got alongjust as well as though some one had slept in the room with him. He is frequently seen through the day walking about the grounds with no accompaniment but his staff. ———————-«cap-a>——————— These ﬁne spring—1il<e days have tempted folks out after greens. Three or four diﬂE'erent parties were to be - 252 Tim 0. C. 1)AlL‘i'. seen coming in yesterday abundantly laden with their verdant burdens. "We notieetl six baskets well ﬁlled with “ scurvy grass” standing in the arched-way, and thought of Helen Huteliins. —~—~-~«e»o®oc»—- “Mr. (lonant, what have you been doing V that is reportable?” “ Not much, some of us have been looking about the larm to see what needs to be done in the way of fences and one thing and another, that’s pretty much all.” “ Is there anything to report from you Mr. Hawley ?” “ No, nothing. It’s too muddy now for news.” -—«~———«<::»o<1moo»~—-- We are a little mortiﬁed to be obliged to correct a mistake made yesterday, but none the less delighted to state that our folks do not saw wood by horse power but by steam. That seems more merciful, doesn’t it? They are busy about it again today. ~ «wo®o«a>————— Mr. Edwin Nash says the press is up; there is con- siderable work in details yet but the main part of the job is satisfactorily accomplished. -—<0®OD-—-——— We were favored last evening with one of Oneida’s richest sunsets; a most gorgeous panorama spread for all beholders without any miserable twenty-ﬁve cent admission fee. One young lady lately from the foot of Mount Tom was heard to say, “ Oh ! isn’t that glorious? I h_avn’t seen the sun set before for years.”
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-065-1868-03-18
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-065-1868-03-18
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 066 (March 19, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-19
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: THE 0~DA1I««Y- ‘iTt'll'.:. 7la’tlz.’, I‘fl!;”..1’;.lEl, lit 1.9? 1.86 . 66. “r ‘V is: >2‘ 1‘ H (.9 Tim: "ll‘zili-is l‘ro:n W:ill.§reg3;l'an*d w 2 lit>.l,a.:rneLl to with g1't)ixLiln.('f(.'Sl«. The ideas respecting prayer came to the hearts of all us just what they were in need ofat the present time. Mr. Woolworth said he was satis- ﬁed that Mr. Noyes had brought out the true htw in regzud to prayer and going to God. He was conscious this law had been working in his experience and in that of the whole Community. Pr:-iyer is becoming more vital and necessary to us. At the stnne time it is divorced from all sense of duly-doing, and iiisteztcl of being irksoine becomes very zittrztetive. The question of the hrettkfusl; hour was re-con- sidered. Mr. Conant was much pleased with the arrangement to have it at six but could get along if it was delayed till the old hou1'—half-past six. It has a. good effect on the hired men to hear the bell rung ...
Show moreTHE 0~DA1I««Y- ‘iTt'll'.:. 7la’tlz.’, I‘fl!;”..1’;.lEl, lit 1.9? 1.86 . 66. “r ‘V is: >2‘ 1‘ H (.9 Tim: "ll‘zili-is l‘ro:n W:ill.§reg3;l'an*d w 2 lit>.l,a.:rneLl to with g1't)ixLiln.('f(.'Sl«. The ideas respecting prayer came to the hearts of all us just what they were in need ofat the present time. Mr. Woolworth said he was satis- ﬁed that Mr. Noyes had brought out the true htw in regzud to prayer and going to God. He was conscious this law had been working in his experience and in that of the whole Community. Pr:-iyer is becoming more vital and necessary to us. At the stnne time it is divorced from all sense of duly-doing, and iiisteztcl of being irksoine becomes very zittrztetive. The question of the hrettkfusl; hour was re-con- sidered. Mr. Conant was much pleased with the arrangement to have it at six but could get along if it was delayed till the old hou1'—half-past six. It has a. good effect on the hired men to hear the bell rung early. They inquired the reason of the change, and Mr. Conant told them that the snow had gone and spring was coming with its new life and energy, and consequently we were live men now, and he hoped they would be also. The business men would be satisﬁed if the bell could he rung at a quarter to six, though for his part, Mr. Conant said, he did like to have his breakfast in the mo7'm'ng. Decided to con- tinue to have breakfast at six. lit *'l‘flI.<1 o. C. DAILY. M1‘. Woolwortli wishetl milk n1igl1t.be placed (111 the side table where those who preferred it to hot: tlr'n1l<s could help tl1emselves. Mr. Olds said one table would he set. without cups and saucers :11_1dsup~ plietl witl1 milk 1111tlwz1t,er. Those wl10 prefer can sit at that table, zuul if they require another table for their :1eco1111nod:1tio11 it will be furnishetl i11 like 1n1t1111er. _ Tl1eotlore mztde :1 1'equest U1:-Lt tl1e exeliaiiges i11 the 111'i11ti11g—otllee should not be taken away at present 1il1tl1eye1n1le:1.rn l1ow many con1e to us. Also he would invite C()l1tt‘ibtli<)i'S to t]1e CIRCULAR to write only on one side of their paper, as it is inconvenient; for the eonipositors to have copy written on both sides, _ ...... _____.,,,®,,»_.e__1._--_ As it has been tlC(:i<.l(3tfl to put up a few pease the eon1ing season, one of our men went out yesterday to see a.l)()tlt _getti11g them raised lor us. Last summer we pztitl one tlollztr per bushel. This year we think they can he I':.tlS(:(l for less. Mr. Rztwson says if others can raise them for seven sl1illi11gs, he ezm. “ For” says he “the Indians live just up on the buck road. I £1111 close by, you know, and can r-r~ra1ise them as Cheap as ztnybocly.” J. Rivenburgh thinks he can raise them for seven slxillixigs, for, “ we want you to make it good thing of it~—want to encourage you in your business.” 'l‘l1o111-as Cornelius says of the seven-shilling clause, “ I guess is fair.” 4 7 rrnm 0. 0. DAILY. 255 The pease are to be paid for the first. of November next, when we get returns from our fruit. V 1:. —--—--4O'@Oﬁ>—' W. P.,- MARCH 17. EV1«:N1N<;.-'l‘lle talk about Amusements drewout expressions of sympathy from old and young. S. Newhouselalls in heartily with the views about sporting. He says that aﬂoek of ducks settled down on the creel; yestexrlay, a thing which has not lmppened before in three years. The ducks were not molested. .MAl{CII' 18. The forgers are rolling bea1'—t1';tp-springs. They expect to make forty of the great Bear Tamers. Our garden is being plowed and Mr. Higgins is sewing peztse. . ~-"-----twﬁocv-—»~——~——-—~ . The following eominunicntion from the family at W. P. was rezul in our meeting last evening: B11()'rn.m1t TI{ACl{ER:—VVe the undersigned wish- ing to some all we can, as well as. make, offer to raise six, eight, or ten, acres of sweet corn for the preserving department. I - We will take this for our gunning, ﬁshing, and sports in general, taking care of it at a. time out of regular work hours. . [This is signed by most of the men living at W. P.] , ——-—_—f—-<to€o>—————-——— , We are encouraged in regard to closing up the Bag business. Yesterday, G. W. Hamilton took a memo- 13.34 'rm«: 0. 0. DAILY. ramlum of {L lot of 1.111fz.lSl1i()mli)lO, steel.-mountetl S‘rliCllt3lS—~1l.l)()lll i'ort:y-ﬁve in iLll~—-£l.i1(l today he sell them. True they were ssoltl at a. discount, probably some below cost, but we are satisﬁed with the sale. They were sold to a firm in Utieu for $150, on thirty (lays. We trust this is but 8. prelude of our future luck in thi;~: line of tliitigs. G. W. H. expects to take the train for Syx'21et1ee and l‘io(:liLst<.-1' to night where he will try his lmntl at (L large lot of gilt-mounted snteheis. H. w. B. Yestertluy, Fitlelizm went into the ehiltlren’s house to get Temple as she wished to have him try on his summer clothes. Arum Belles seeing him going with his mother cried out, “ My sakes! I wish my mother would come {Hill get me to go and try on my summer clothes.” »—e ~ ~-ab-@-<»~—»—»-——-~- We have been trying to get; some one to say a neat and 2u>propriz1te thing about this most splendid of lll<)1'i)lllg‘S. 'l‘heodore says it is “ crystalline.” Mary says “ heavenly” is the right word to express it, but ll-ttrriet thinks it is quite inexpressible. ~ —————— ~«oo®o¢——— M1‘. Kellogg reports that at full-blood Ayrshire heifer lms recently been added to this superior family.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-066-1868-03-19
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-066-1868-03-19
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 067 (March 20, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-20
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: T3133 0: Ds,A1ilJ;Y- vm. :5-“i<1n.Av. miezeit so, 1868. i no. 67. W. l‘., .‘7i/\RCli 18, EVl*1NIN(;1.—~—M(3SS1'S. Burt and C:tlnl)i)l_‘li wt:-nt to Vernon this ztlteriioon to see the Cases who are so active about straightening tl1e New York Central. The business of Messrs. B. and O. was to tell the Cases that we did not wish to take part in the project they have for buying the right of way for the R. R. Mr. Hamilton’s letter giving our reasons for wishing to be inconspicuous in the matter was read to them. The Cases acknowledged the wis- dom of’ our policy, and seeniod to ln:iv<3g1'<2a,t conﬁdence in Mr. H2unilton’s tiiniizigeiiicxit. J. Farwell, J12, & Co., of Boston, who ordered Silk machinery of us last year have ordered another spinner and cleaner’. These machines are nearly completed and will not us $700.00. This sum will nearly pay for the new presses for W. C. Messrs. Kinsley, Clark, and I-Iawley went before t.he Board of Town Auditors at Vernon, yester...
Show moreT3133 0: Ds,A1ilJ;Y- vm. :5-“i<1n.Av. miezeit so, 1868. i no. 67. W. l‘., .‘7i/\RCli 18, EVl*1NIN(;1.—~—M(3SS1'S. Burt and C:tlnl)i)l_‘li wt:-nt to Vernon this ztlteriioon to see the Cases who are so active about straightening tl1e New York Central. The business of Messrs. B. and O. was to tell the Cases that we did not wish to take part in the project they have for buying the right of way for the R. R. Mr. Hamilton’s letter giving our reasons for wishing to be inconspicuous in the matter was read to them. The Cases acknowledged the wis- dom of’ our policy, and seeniod to ln:iv<3g1'<2a,t conﬁdence in Mr. H2unilton’s tiiniizigeiiicxit. J. Farwell, J12, & Co., of Boston, who ordered Silk machinery of us last year have ordered another spinner and cleaner’. These machines are nearly completed and will not us $700.00. This sum will nearly pay for the new presses for W. C. Messrs. Kinsley, Clark, and I-Iawley went before t.he Board of Town Auditors at Vernon, yesterday, for the purpose of having it decided how much was com- ing from the town to Charles Prirno, as amendment; for his tumble through the bridge several months since. The claims asilaid before the town meeting were, from us, for damage done to wagon, horses and harness, $150; from Mr. Primo, for injury received by the fall, somethingeover $200. 258 THE 0. c. DAILY. The meeting was informed at this time that it was our intention to give Mr. Primo \vl1atcvm' we should receive, hoping our ex.-n:11pl<~ would lllI'l‘ltTt‘ tlwm to do the liberal thing by him. ’l‘tw_y are not (loznlmmity men however, and this int'or1n:tt.ion had exactly the opposite effect. They concluded if we were going to give him what We realized from our claim that would be about the fair thing, and by dint of getting a law- yer on to the ground, who did a good deal of skillful ‘ wriggling, they made out the papers entering the two claims as one, and unanimously decided that one hundred dollars would be a just equivalent for all damages received by the claimants. Our men told them we should prefer to have the papers made out separately. They had purposely made them together, knowing it they did not it would leave Mr. Primo free to sue for the balance of his claim. At this point the lawyer went to work and caused it to appear that they were not legally bound to do any thing about it, but they wished to do a generous act and would therefore donate $100. Our folks felt they did not care for a donation and declined to sign the papers. Charles signed the papers, accept- ing the proposed sum as full remuneration of his claim. He will not receive the money till the ﬁrst of next January as the Board has no money placed at its disposal but must wait for the returns of the town-tax. We have lately invested ten dollars in a farm right THE 0. 0. DAILY. 259 to make and use “ Todd’s improved, patent fence.” The fence is made by stretclning four wires horizon- tzslly from post to post, t\\'u:1t the top and two at the bottom, und then weaving in slats or pickets by ulter- nnte crossings of the wires. It is claimed that this fence has advantages over most other kinds in cheap- ness and rapidity of construction, durability, and ease with which it may be removed and‘ reconstructed when it may be desirable on road-sides, to prevent the drifting of snow. It may be made ornamental and used for door-yard fencing. ‘ ~————<o¢>o>—————— The question is olten asked, “ When do you expect to ﬁnish the bag business?” We cannot give a deﬁnite answer to this inquiry, but will endeavor to report progress occasionally. We have made, during the past year, 157 different kinds and sizes of bags. Fifty- two of these we have now discontinued making, forty- one of the diﬂ’erent varieties being entirely sold out. Our women, numbering five, new occupy the north- west room, t‘ormerly- appropriated to their use. We ﬁnd ourselves much .more pleastmtly situated for the change. N. v———-~---was «:::ee>-a~~u~- ~ The creek had so worn away the earth t’ounda.tion to the north abutment of the Hamilton bridge, that yesterday afternoon a considerable portion of it crum- bled-into the water. The-Commissioner of Highways flaittl min 0. C. .D.\lLY. was S0()llil1f(>l'lllCtl of the state of the l)i*i(lg;e. It is to he hoped the i'epniring will he zittcmled to with equal proinptness, for it rentle's the l)i'i<lg(: i1i'1;);1§9~nl>l<.r for teams. It is liowever, safe for feet 1):iss<-iigt-i-s tn; ;--.-i. and we hope it will not ohst.1'uet the connnunieutien leetween here and W. P. .Q¢@@,,3._..._........ , .. .Y(?.‘Jl0l'Li.‘l:§' a.ft.ei'nc>on, while husily enqngccl in the ezm-shop, Jmnes Hnteli smv 21 y()llllg‘ (leer near the wim;1m\'. He went out and without. tlifﬁeulty captured it, and took it, in. It was Very tznne and seemingly 4-njoyetl being‘ fondled and (-aw-sse(.l. All conjectured it must be some pet, that lltltl sli'a.ye(l ii'<>ml10me. After supper as James \\’tl.‘.-1 ln'i1i;;'ing his prize to the house i()l' people to see it, one oi‘ the ()1instend boys met him and wanted to know if “ that Vv;Ls‘.ii’L M1‘. Pzu's0ns’ (lt:<~1'.” Jaiiitrs tehl him he (lid not know. In the evening J2::ii<3s called on Mr. 'P:l.i'8<')l'lS nncl fountl the titwn hel<>i1ge<l to him. it, was kept. in the ha1'nover iiight tllltl will he returned this inorning. - .....¢¢¢4g;.&. __ .,._ flizist evening as l\Ii's. Burnham ﬁnished undressing‘ M:m<l she 1001; her up and said, “This is my baby. l’ll put my hnliy to heti.” Maud made answer quickly, “ Pu Huteli my n1t:is’1i’t play bziby.” Then fearing she hzul net. lllzulc it suﬂleient ly inipressive, “ Pa Hatch spoke me <2/ms’n’1i' play hziby.” -..,,... _... ., _ﬁ}¢.gE3,o.@;,_. ,_,...,..ﬁ Mr. ’W0r(len says of the W(‘.£lLll("x': “ Quite at con- t1':tst.hetwee11 the iveatlier of texlziy and that of last Suiitluy, when two young men were tempted by the sumi1ier—like sunshine to take a. swim in Oneida Creek.” It has been clerk and cloudy all the morning, and is now snowing quite rapidly.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-067-1868-03-20
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-067-1868-03-20
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 068 (March 21, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-21
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: THE-.<3- .0: - VOL. 5. ‘SATURDAY. MARCH 21, 1868. NO. 68. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Wo01woi'tl1 remarked that tliev had a pleasant time burying Flnrilla this .ll”1-.’)l‘lllllg‘. Every one appeared clieerful and llglll-ll(31tl'Led; and the whole thing seemed to him more like it picnic than a-burial. He believed it was more pleasing to God than long, doleful faces, and the shedding of a good many tears ; and also more in keeping with real faith and the spirit of the resurrection. A F. A. Marks invited criticism. He was believed to ‘be improving. Mr. Thacker thought he lacked in attention to details, and was rather deﬁcient in mechanical skill. It was hoped he would not seek to do too much work with his own hands, but rather de- vote himself to planning and directing. Some thought his men lost time last summer in hunting for him. A more perfect organization of business would avoid this evil. M 4 George E.——I have had considerable experience for the last two or three weeks that ...
Show moreTHE-.<3- .0: - VOL. 5. ‘SATURDAY. MARCH 21, 1868. NO. 68. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Wo01woi'tl1 remarked that tliev had a pleasant time burying Flnrilla this .ll”1-.’)l‘lllllg‘. Every one appeared clieerful and llglll-ll(31tl'Led; and the whole thing seemed to him more like it picnic than a-burial. He believed it was more pleasing to God than long, doleful faces, and the shedding of a good many tears ; and also more in keeping with real faith and the spirit of the resurrection. A F. A. Marks invited criticism. He was believed to ‘be improving. Mr. Thacker thought he lacked in attention to details, and was rather deﬁcient in mechanical skill. It was hoped he would not seek to do too much work with his own hands, but rather de- vote himself to planning and directing. Some thought his men lost time last summer in hunting for him. A more perfect organization of business would avoid this evil. M 4 George E.——I have had considerable experience for the last two or three weeks that has been very interest- . ing to me, and rather new. I was never sick before ; - that is, I was never really prostrated. Ifound the great lesson I was learning_ was to be thankful for ~Buﬁ‘er.ing.< When I was redu.ced.clear down, ‘to the 262 THE o.~ c. munr. lowest, it seemed to me I got nearer to God than ever before; and I could say from the bottom of my heart that I thanked God for suffering, or anything that produced faith and turned my heart in that direction. This experience has made me feel very much in earnest to know God for myself and seek him every day. Until my late experience I never realized the meaning of Paul’s saying: “ When I am weak then am I strong.” I realized what it was to be strong in the spirit when the ﬂesh was weak. I hope I shall have any kind of experience that is necessary to keep me humble and soft. ———~——<o$0>-———~—~ - I Yesterday, Mr. Thacker, Abram and others laid out ‘ the ground and set the stakes for the new preserving- house that is to be. The following item about it was handed to us: a If you would like to know where to think of the preserving business this year, you may conceive of it as in a building 30 feet wide, 84 feet in length, 1% stories high, standing near, and parallel to, the old corn-house hill, where we as children were Wont to slide on hand- sleds. The east half will rest on a wall enclosing a cellar, and the west half will be open as a place to husk corn, &c. The east half of the ﬁrst floor is to 5 be used for preparing fruit; the west‘ half for storage pl of fruit and a packing—room. The chamber will be ' occupied for a can-shop and store-room for cans. _'I‘he engine"-room will be on‘ the south side even TE: 0. c. DAILY. 264 with the east end. The bath-room immediately west of it. B. -~~~-—*——<o®0>-——~-- The water wheel at the saw-mill has for some months needed repairing. Some of the buckets were broken which caused it great waste of water. Yester- day, Mr. Kinsley and Daniel Knowles made a success- ful attack on this job. They removed all the old buckets replacing them by new ones. Mr. Kinsley says it was a pretty cold operation asmost of the work had to be done standing in the water, but they have the pleasure of knowing that they are now utilizing all the power. --—-~——-GO30>- George E. has quite recovered. He ‘dismissed Mrs. Hatch (who has lately waited on him) last evening, and begins this morning to go to the dining-room with the restof us. Little Cosette who has been quite sick is looking bright and smart again. Mrs. Lynde, Mr. Perkins and several others who have been numbered on the sick list, are improving. Most of the folks that have been aﬁlicted with colds are getting over them, and the prevailing tone is one i « ot health. ————<o¢>o>—«—~— . The carpenters have commenced work on the dry- A room that is to be over the engine-room, and made on an improved plan. Yesterday, they tore down the ._: bedroom and moved the greatwater-tank into the 264 THE 0. 0. DAILY. southeast. corner of the room. Mr. Kelly says they expect to go right along with it now, and ﬁnish it as soon as they can. Will put up the partition to-day. ~~—~-»~<ooo>-——--——— A little more moving yesterday! George E. goes from the vestibule into the second left-hand room in the lower sitting—r0om. Mrs. Easton and Annie Kelly who have roomed there heretofore, go into the east chamber of the middle house, in the place of Miss Frank Hillerman and Mary Wliatley. Miss Frank has gone in the reception-room at the old house and Mary will move into what was once called the “ snug- gery.” Mr. Bristol and John Conant moved from the Tontine to the south garret of the old house. v—~<-oo>-—~—- Mr. Ira Kirkland, road commissioner, came with his men yesterday and worked at repairing the bridge. Mr. Worden thinks they were quite expeditious and will in all probability complete the work to-day. ~~———————<o¢o>~—---— It is snowing again this morning, and the children seem to be enjoying it highly. We saw ten of them harnessed up and drawing one sled. ‘—~——-dmooo-—~~-~—— A : _M'r.'Thaye'r liaskﬁrliisheld 's‘ee'd-sowing in the forcin g- M.-house.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-068-1868-03-21
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-068-1868-03-21
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 069 (March 23, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-23
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: O-.0 DAILY~ VOL. 5. MONDAY. MARCH 23, 1868. NO. 69. EVENING MEETING. After the Talks from Wellingford l1ad been read, Mr. Woolworth said he hoped we should fulﬁll Mr. Noyes’s expectations, and learn to be watchful, sober and chaste in the use of our tongues. He thought the Community still suffered more or less from the gossiping spirit. Barrenness is the state of reaction from gossip. When people come to meeting with nothing edifying to say it is probable they have squan- dered their best thoughts in idle talk. The testimony in favor of watehfulness, sobriety and prayer, was general and hearty. Many expressed a desire to learn to speak to ediﬁcation, and to refrain from idle conversation. Mr. N ash's treatment was mentioned by Mr. Kelly, and the mind of the Community asked respecting it. All were much pleased with Mr. Kelly’s treatment, and were glad to see Mr. Nash taking so much exer- cise. It was thought Mr. Nash’s case a good one for showing that laith could cure even chron...
Show moreO-.0 DAILY~ VOL. 5. MONDAY. MARCH 23, 1868. NO. 69. EVENING MEETING. After the Talks from Wellingford l1ad been read, Mr. Woolworth said he hoped we should fulﬁll Mr. Noyes’s expectations, and learn to be watchful, sober and chaste in the use of our tongues. He thought the Community still suffered more or less from the gossiping spirit. Barrenness is the state of reaction from gossip. When people come to meeting with nothing edifying to say it is probable they have squan- dered their best thoughts in idle talk. The testimony in favor of watehfulness, sobriety and prayer, was general and hearty. Many expressed a desire to learn to speak to ediﬁcation, and to refrain from idle conversation. Mr. N ash's treatment was mentioned by Mr. Kelly, and the mind of the Community asked respecting it. All were much pleased with Mr. Kelly’s treatment, and were glad to see Mr. Nash taking so much exer- cise. It was thought Mr. Nash’s case a good one for showing that laith could cure even chronic diseases and bodily lesions. Mr. Nash walked to the bridge and to the barn to-day. All who spoke thought his improvement in the last three or four weeks Very rapid and encouraging. 266 THE 0. c. DAILY. Mr. Cragin and Theodore expressed themselves as much interested in the ﬁnancial question. Mr. Woolwo1'th remarked that they had ﬁxed on the ﬁrst of May as the time for closing the bag-busi- ness. If it can be ﬁnished before, it will be. This announcement was received with applause.. BUSINESS MEETING. A building is Wanted near the Trap-shop for storing such machinery as is lying about the shop unused. It was thought the old paint-shop would be a good building for this purpose. M. H. Kinsley, John Sears, Mr. Campbell, D. M. Kelly, A. Kinsley and G. W. Hamilton wereappointed to see that a place is provided. Messrs. J. Burt, Joel Higgins, G. E. Cragin, H. W. Burnham and A. Kinsley were appointed as a stand- ing committee to look after and dispose of all (lead property. Mr. Burnham requested that this committee assist him in disposing of the bag property. —--—--4°$0>— An inmate of No. 10, who has been known to make profuse protestations against seeing her name in the DAILY, hands us the following item : Still another change! Mrs. Maria Kinsley has moved into the room previously occupied by Mr. Cragin—the ﬁrst room after entering the hall of the mansion house——and Mr. Cragin has taken possession of Mrs. Kinsley’s former domicile, No. 1'7, lower sit- ting-room. THE 0. C. DAILY. 267 The occupants of the lower sitting-room are now comprise<.l of an equal number of Southern Vermont- ers, Northern Vermonters and N ew—Yorke1‘s—four of each—~two men and two women of each. Besides these we have one native of Connecticut and one of O. C. A good combination, one person remarked. We expect good results from such a mingling of dif- ferent temperaments and experiences. What makes it all the _more interesting is, that the present arrangement is purely providential. -—————~—-<>oEO>— Mr. Thaeker left this morning for Springﬁeld, where he goes to see about engaging the corks we shall need the coming season. We had considerable diffi- culty With the corks last year, and our not being able to ﬁnd exactly what we wanted was the oceassion of more or less “blown” fruit. After we had pur- chased a supply for the season in New-York, an agent for a manufacturing establishment in Springﬁeld call- ed and offered us corks ten per cent cheaper than we had been getting them, and would make them any size We liked. It is to this house Mr. Thaeker has gone. He said he expected to see both W. O, and N. Y. A. before rcachinghome. -——-——<oo->———— This morning some of the men undertook to move the old ash-house, that has stood near the soap-house, across the swale, because where it stood it would be 268 THE 0. C. DAILY. in the Way of the proposed preserving-house. They hitched two span of horses to the building and drew it down the hill to the bridge. As they attempted to cross it one span of horses shied round suddenly, which had the effect to land old “Major” on his back in the ditch, and he pulled the horse he was harnessed with in after him. By cutting the harness some, the upper horse was released and drawn back on to the bridge. Major was not so easily gotten out, he lay there on his back perfectly helpless, and it was only by the combined strength of the other horses that he was placed on his feet again. Mr. Conant says “The horse wasn’t injured, only got his back Wet a little, that’s all.” ———-——¢o¢bo>——-—— Mr. Edwin Nash says he got along with the print- ing yesterday quite as "well as he expected to. He thinks the press Worked very well after they once got it fairly adjusted and in running order. The printing was ﬁnished about 10-; o'clock P. M. The ofﬁce corps are engaged this morning in folding and mailing the papers. --——<ooo>——-« Yesterday was a bright, sunny day, but it was rath- er cold and windy. This morning it is warmer, the wind does not blow much, and to sit in the lemon- tinted sunshine is a delight.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-069-1868-03-23
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-069-1868-03-23
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 070 (March 24, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-24
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: Q DAILY. VOL. 5. TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1868. N0. 70. EVENING MEETING. - p it The Talk entitled “The Grace of God” was read and heartily endorsed. Mr. Woolworth :-—Mr. Noyes is constantly taking advanced positions. He takes ground in this Talk N that I think we need to possess; and I believe God is calling us to it. Theodore :———I am much interested in the parable of the sower. I think it would be well for us to study that passage. We are daily receiving the seed of the ’Word of God, and it we are not making pretty rapid improvement it is because some of those conditions which kill the seed still exist. In t.hinking of the various causes it appeared to me that the tempta- tion here at Oneida is to let the cares of the world ‘hinder the Work of the word of God in our hearts. <I= suppose all these amusementsggiiglit be included in 'the cares of this world, or anything that we allow to turn us away from God and occupy our minds. M7‘. Woolworth .'—I thought our desires might be...
Show moreQ DAILY. VOL. 5. TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1868. N0. 70. EVENING MEETING. - p it The Talk entitled “The Grace of God” was read and heartily endorsed. Mr. Woolworth :-—Mr. Noyes is constantly taking advanced positions. He takes ground in this Talk N that I think we need to possess; and I believe God is calling us to it. Theodore :———I am much interested in the parable of the sower. I think it would be well for us to study that passage. We are daily receiving the seed of the ’Word of God, and it we are not making pretty rapid improvement it is because some of those conditions which kill the seed still exist. In t.hinking of the various causes it appeared to me that the tempta- tion here at Oneida is to let the cares of the world ‘hinder the Work of the word of God in our hearts. <I= suppose all these amusementsggiiglit be included in 'the cares of this world, or anything that we allow to turn us away from God and occupy our minds. M7‘. Woolworth .'—I thought our desires might be comparedtomany open mouths, all the time seeking ‘some kin'd»of‘a1iment; something to gratify and ﬁll "them, or make them happy. Mr. Noyes says he has *'a"tl1“6usand desires.“ This demand creates a supply or some "kind: ~ The world,’ t11e‘ﬂesh' ‘and’ the devil‘ are 270 -'_1‘l1,E o. 6. DAILY. - all the time catering for our desires, and seeking to give them some kind of gratiﬁcation. God is also busy. He has set his table, and now says “ Ask and you shall receive.” “Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be ﬁlled.” He offers something that is enduring and eternal. I pray that our desires may turn to God and seek his table and his grace, and be ﬁlled. W. P., March 23.——The following notice was posted in the silk-factory last Saturday afternoon: “ The Depot team will stop running for one week as the cleaning is up with the winding, and there isa large amount of cleaned silk on hand. The team will start again on Monday morning, March 30. 0. C. SILK DEPARTMENT.” In consequence of this the silk folks are employing sixteen hands less than usual this week. The girls temporarily dismissed, are very glad of a vacation. Two Photographers from Oneida were here this forenoon taking pictures of our hop stoves. The pic- , tures are to be engraved fora poster which the Foundry folks are getting up. The paint-shop that is to be converted into a store- house for machinery has been used heretofore for stor- ing lumber. _ Yesterday, the teamsters were busy in drawing this lumber from that building, which is near the Foundry, and placing itin the old hen-barn. They - Tim 0. 0. DAILY. 271 (lid not get all of it drawn and will continue the work to-day. —~-«—~——-4-<n»>-~-——— Chnrles Burt anrl Erastus are at work in the dry- roo1n.——Frede1'ic, Sidney, and Alfred {I}-Mron, are trim- ming apple trees in the "Weed orchard.——Ahrz1m and Theodore are putting up the window curtains in the con1posing—room.—The hum of the WEtSl1lr1g‘~1l'1ftCllil10S can be heard, and that tells what is being done in the basement.--House cleaning is receiving a due propor- tion of attention.~—Siuce the press has been set up in the next room, the only power we have to run the press on which we print the Dcztily is that ;2;ener»tted from the oxydation of buckwheat p:1ncztkes.——It is a. ﬁne, sunny morning and the snow is nearly gone. ————~—<$o@o>——-—~—-—~— V Last evening We were fztvored with an extract from Pickwick “ in the Cl)}ll':lt(‘.lt‘l’l.‘-lillt.‘ style of the great: George,” as our W. P. (J()l'l'U.‘.‘s'L)tJllLit.‘ll[ huth it. The . family zlppe{tI'ct'.i entert:1.im-(1. b —-—-—-—--¢0¢D0>——-—————« Little Horace Perry lms lied quite :1 hard cough and Miss Chloe thought tnoi'ou<_;'l:\\'o1't l‘lllf_',‘ill do him good, so steeped up sot. e and gave him. He brztvely at- tempted to drink it but Soon looked up at her and said, “ Don’l, To’e.” Miss Chloe says she lies not given . him any since. ——~————-<ooo>—-—»——~ Traps ordered during the week, 30 doz.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-070-1868-03-24
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-070-1868-03-24
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 071 (March 25, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-25
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: 0- ttDA1LY- wt. 5. wmnsmmnou ésiiisieé. ”sd[ 9:1. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Underwood re-read the Talk in which Theodore was spoken. of as one qualiﬁed to take the lead in ﬁnances and develop a true policy for the Community. The nomination was received with expressions of sat- isfaction. It was thought Theodore was well qualiﬁed to ﬁll such an ofﬁce. Theodore was appointed chairman of the committee for thedisposal of dead property; and this committee was authorized to dispose of any property that it may be thought expedient to part with. This committee may also elect more members if those now serving v think it desirable. By request of Mr. Woolworth Theodore unfolded some of the workings of his mind on the ﬁnancial ‘question. So far as he has matured any plan, it is to look the books over and learn how the different businesses “ have run” for the past four or ﬁve years; *see how much capital each has required, and put the Whole thing in black and White. As it is now, nobody -‘can tell th...
Show more0- ttDA1LY- wt. 5. wmnsmmnou ésiiisieé. ”sd[ 9:1. EVENING MEETING. Mr. Underwood re-read the Talk in which Theodore was spoken. of as one qualiﬁed to take the lead in ﬁnances and develop a true policy for the Community. The nomination was received with expressions of sat- isfaction. It was thought Theodore was well qualiﬁed to ﬁll such an ofﬁce. Theodore was appointed chairman of the committee for thedisposal of dead property; and this committee was authorized to dispose of any property that it may be thought expedient to part with. This committee may also elect more members if those now serving v think it desirable. By request of Mr. Woolworth Theodore unfolded some of the workings of his mind on the ﬁnancial ‘question. So far as he has matured any plan, it is to look the books over and learn how the different businesses “ have run” for the past four or ﬁve years; *see how much capital each has required, and put the Whole thing in black and White. As it is now, nobody -‘can tell the exact amount of capital invested in the trap-works during the busiest season. The same is -‘true of the other businesses. We should know just what each business requires. Then the central man- . -‘agement. could say to. each department of industry, 274 THE 0. c. mum‘. “Here, you can have the use of so much capital this year and make what use of it you think expedient.” This arrangement would save the accumulation of dead property; educate the foreman of departments in wise ﬁnanciering; and save overgrown plans in one department that would swallow the capital of the whole Community. Such is a brief sketch of a few of Theodore’s ideas. Last evening's mail brought a telegram from Mr. Noyes saying some one would be at Oneida on the 11-30 train. G. R. K. and Theodore went down to meet either Mr. J. H. or G. W. Noyes; which one it would be no one was entirely certain. It proved to be Father Noyes and be assured we are very thankful to see him. We have had a fast of over eight months. We were especially thankful to hear him say, “ It seems good to get back here.” He has been out to the oﬁice and thinks it very ﬁne—it anything better than the one at W. C. . ——~~~—---<99.»--————~—~ The following letter just received : Dangstein, Petersﬁeld, Monday, Jlfarch 9. Lady Dorothy Nevill has received the box from the Community, and although two bottles were broken, she is much satisﬁed with the contents. The fruits and jellies were quite excellent, but English palates did not approve of the Indian com. If the O. C. would be obliging enough to send Lady Dorothy any THE 0. C. DAILY. 275 more fruits and jellies she \\‘()l.ll(l he n1ostgrateli.1l to them. She does not want any traps, pease, green corn, or Lunch-bag ; but merely, fruits, jellies, and tomatoes. She would much like if the Community would put in a box of silk as they did last. time. She still continues to be much plcztsecl with the CmcU1.A1t. Lady Dorothy will pay immediately through Messrs. Trnbner. _,_.__...-.._.<.0.,__.._.__o.o.._ Do ‘our people realize what an enormous affair our washing is? "We now have ﬁve hired girls, two of our women and one man as a reg'ulart'o1'ce in this de~ partment. Besides these there is an extra man and woman for washing days and two men to hangout clothes. This last week they had 5,054 pieces to wash and iron. --————<o$0>-— To BEULAI-I.——A BIRTH-DAY NOTE. No more a prattling child you play, And quickly change from smiles to tears: The June of life succeeds the May, As swiftly roll the freighted years. Full many an idle fancy gleams Before the plastic mind is wrought; But. soon disolve the girlish dreams, As wakes the woman’s nobler thought. Yes, twenty-one ﬂeet years have sped, Since dimly dawned your natal morn, THE 0. 0.‘ DAILY. Strewing their roses on your head, Perchance with here and there a thorn. And must it fade, this fresh bright youth, And pure ingenuousness depart? Oh! no: believe me—’tis the truth- Perennial youth may ﬁll the heart, When waywardness of human pride To lowly Christian faith give place. Then follow those who best may guide, Not seek alone to win the race. But humbly keep the narrow way, Nor heed the tempest, nor the night; \For even now has dawned the day: The land of Beulah lies in sight. The selﬂess aim for others’ good To life asweeterlcharm will lend, And glorious years of maidenhood, Replete withbeauty, never end. ' T0; 0., Feb. 18, 1868. Mr. Conant says part of ' his men were engaged yesterday in drawing manure on to that part of the Hitchcock farm that is to be a raspberry ﬁeld. Mr. C. also made at beginning onvthe cellar of the new pre- serving house. Mr. Hawley wasengaged yesterday with a four horse team drawing ireight from Oneida. This freight was in part, steel and iron for the trap-shop, and the’ remainder, ‘ tin "for the can makers.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-071-1868-03-25
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-071-1868-03-25
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 072 (March 26, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-26
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: VOL. 5. THURSDAY. MARCH 26, 1868. NO. 72. The Talks brought by Mr. Noyes and those that came in the mail yesterday, were the occasion of a seven o’clock gathering to hear them read. These Talks are food for our souls and We desire to drink in their spirit and not "' live by bread alone.” After the reading Mr. Noyes very‘ interestingly ex- plained to us the discovery recently made by Joseph. The business men were highly interested in it and all wondered that so simple and yet so useful a method had not been discovered earlier. Mr. Noyes said he did not believe we should make much money by it if we obtained a patent. It would be his way to have Joseph go on and get up his rule——perlect his discov- ery——-and then make a present of it to the public through the paper. The proposal was received with cheers. This explanation engaged our attention until 8-20, when Mr. Woolworth said there would be an inter- mission of ten minutes. At the expiration of this time we again assembled ...
Show moreVOL. 5. THURSDAY. MARCH 26, 1868. NO. 72. The Talks brought by Mr. Noyes and those that came in the mail yesterday, were the occasion of a seven o’clock gathering to hear them read. These Talks are food for our souls and We desire to drink in their spirit and not "' live by bread alone.” After the reading Mr. Noyes very‘ interestingly ex- plained to us the discovery recently made by Joseph. The business men were highly interested in it and all wondered that so simple and yet so useful a method had not been discovered earlier. Mr. Noyes said he did not believe we should make much money by it if we obtained a patent. It would be his way to have Joseph go on and get up his rule——perlect his discov- ery——-and then make a present of it to the public through the paper. The proposal was received with cheers. This explanation engaged our attention until 8-20, when Mr. Woolworth said there would be an inter- mission of ten minutes. At the expiration of this time we again assembled for meeting. After the read- ing of news and the journals from W. C. and N. Y. A., Mr. Burnham gave a sketch of a providential occurrence on the cars when Mr. Noyes was coming here whereby he was thrown in contact with a young 278 V THE 0. 0. DAILY. Catholic priest and preached the Second Corning to him. Mr. Noyes gave some particulars of his con- versation wit11 this young man. It was very enter- taining and a report will be sent. The meeting lasted until half past nine, and then the W. P. family, who will come to our meetings while J. H. N. is here, started for home. So passed our evening. ,. ........ .-_..,.,,,_-_ A party ot Midland surveyors were at Work yes- terday afternoon on the hill-side east of Mr. Olm- _stead’s. It seems that Johnson’s sand hill is impracti- cable for railroad purposes, in their view, and that they will have to pass around it, and across our land, by the old red school-house to the bank of the creek. From there they have driven their stakes on a line crossing the dam and Mr. Olmste-ad’s door-yard, to the elevation on the opposite side, and so on south. They are not now making the ﬁnal survey; but are trying to ﬁnd the best route, and expect to be able in a day or two, to report results to the Board of Direct- ors in waiting at Oneida. So some of our folks say who went over to see them. U. i ——~~—~—-—<ooo>———~—-— W. P., March 25.--—()ne of the Foremen of the '1‘rap-shop whose name is not Hawley, or Higgins, or Hamilton, being down cellar the other day thought he »would take 9. cookie from a well known basket ’1‘HIIt‘. o. 0. DAILY. 279 which sat on one of the slrelves. Now it so happen- ed that certain rats had been holding a. carnival in the basket and the kitchen folks had placed therein one of Newhouse’s inl'allibl.e traps. The result may be imagined. The ﬁngers of the unlucky t’orernan strik- ing the trap it closed on them as 1'c111o1'selcssl_v \as it would have on any other dcpredator. The kitchen folks were as much pleased as it’ they had caught a rat. __ ..... _.<.¢.>___._,.-.n_ Miss Beulah says she was instructed to bring us the following: Mr. De Latrc was seen at work yesterday cleaning up the lawn in front of the Old House. This is the first attack on the rubbish that has accumulated during the winter. It is hoped that he or some one else will carry on the war in other quarters. The horticulturists think they might do something to improve the sur- roundings of the ’1‘ontine. Winter shut us up, and dirt accumulated. Now that spring has come to let us out again, would it not be well for every one to enlarge his borders and set his yard in order? Let us ' have a lively campaign against all sorts of dirt and debt. ——~—~—--—<o®o>- —————— ~—~ The dentist’s otﬁce has been undergoing: an operation which has very materially improved its appearance. The ceiling has been whitewashed and the walls brushed over with a pink tinted solution of lime and glue. Now what could be more enchanting than ‘to 280 THE .0. .c. IJAILY. go into an ofﬁce where everything is of a roseate hue, recline in the easiest of Vt.‘lVUl.-CtlSlllUl1L‘(.‘l ur111-clmirs, and, have It toot/I, pulled.‘ ——————~——<oo«»-~——~ The children’s house folks furnished us the items found below : Father Hatch has been telling the children the story of Christ’s birth and childhood. This morning in their meeting he questioned them about it to see how much they remembered and understood. Asking them what the wicked king did when he could not ﬁnd Christ, Willie answered very promptly,“ I know I he killed all the little babies that were six years old.” Cosette walked up to Rose and Marion and said, “ Say! .1 can sing better than Miss Alice Ackley.” In Beulnlfs l)irt11-day note printed yesterday, We were unfortunate enough to have two mistakes. In the ﬁfth verse, second line, read giees for give. The ﬁrst word of the last verse should be there, not the. -._.._.,_.___._...¢.,._ ______ ..__ While the journals from the other Communes tell of storms and snow, we are having days of wondrous beauty. This is the ﬁfth day of unclouded glory.
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-072-1868-03-26
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-072-1868-03-26
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 05, no. 073 (March 28, 1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1868-03-28
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Text: THE 0. 0. DAILY. VOL. 5. FRIDAY. MAROII 28, 1868. N O. 73. EVENING MEETING. After Mr. Noyes’s late Talk, “ The Happier Way,” had been read Mr. Woolworth remarked : “ I believe this is sound doctrine, and practical too. The spirit of God that has planted this Community leads right to that, if rightly carried out. I am sure of this from my own experience. It will lead every one of us toward that platform, and to Paul, if We are faithful to it. There should he no distraction in serving the - Lord. I believe it is truethat our happiness lies right here, in serving God with a single-eyed spirit, without distraction. This is not a mere matter of duty: our happiness and highest pleasure and satisfaction con- sist in it. I confess my union with Mr. Noyes on this platform‘ of freedom from all distraction. “I thought -the Talk read last evening contained some very valuable advice andimportant suggestions; particularly about quitting, altogether, this talk eon.- eerning schemes and projects th...
Show moreTHE 0. 0. DAILY. VOL. 5. FRIDAY. MAROII 28, 1868. N O. 73. EVENING MEETING. After Mr. Noyes’s late Talk, “ The Happier Way,” had been read Mr. Woolworth remarked : “ I believe this is sound doctrine, and practical too. The spirit of God that has planted this Community leads right to that, if rightly carried out. I am sure of this from my own experience. It will lead every one of us toward that platform, and to Paul, if We are faithful to it. There should he no distraction in serving the - Lord. I believe it is truethat our happiness lies right here, in serving God with a single-eyed spirit, without distraction. This is not a mere matter of duty: our happiness and highest pleasure and satisfaction con- sist in it. I confess my union with Mr. Noyes on this platform‘ of freedom from all distraction. “I thought -the Talk read last evening contained some very valuable advice andimportant suggestions; particularly about quitting, altogether, this talk eon.- eerning schemes and projects that we have not any capital to spend upon. I believe we have wasted, or squandered a good deal of time and life in talking over these impracticable projects. I think we ought to quit it. I believe it is true. as Mr. Noyes says, that it is the habit of the spendthrift.. We shall not get rich till we get out of all these habits.” Mr. Woolworth’s remarks were generally endorsed, and nearly all expressed a desire to serve the Lord without diStI'aC..tiQl1e“-Se1‘Ve. him. with, a. pure, heart. THE 0. C. DAILY. W. P., March 26.—~A few evenin’gs ago the family discussed the expediency oi’ lm_vin;_§' .~:omz- in-us. 'l‘t..e most serious 0l)jL‘Cll<)n to l{(?(‘[)lllg these hm-ls was thought by one of the inzichinists to be that they would disturb the slumbers of the family and awaken persons at unseasonable hours by crowing. Another member thought that an economical way to keep hens, would be to keep them one ni,<2;lit., and have them served up on the table next day. All objections were however overruled and to-day Myron bought twenty—six hens. J. H. N. walked through the Trap and Silk shops this afternoon. ——~~~—-<o¢po>-—-~— There was a ladies’ meeting at 3 P. M. yesterday, held in the upper sitting~room. The object of the meeting was to discuss the subject of economy in clothing, time, and labor. All feel ambitious -to co- operate with the men in getting rid of such hired help as we can, and feel good heart and courage to do the house cleaning, washing, and fruit-preserving, ourselves. With a resurrection spirit we can do double the work and feel it less. We desire a ‘godly ambition for making money. It was thought to have agood eﬁ'eet—a wholesome restraint——for folks to keep an account of their expenses. Several have done so this year and said they had found it good for them. After the meeting was closed, a large bundle of clothes that had been outgrown by the older children ‘ were distributed to the mothers for the smaller ones.‘ ‘ ’ THE 0.10. DAlLY. " 283 DEAR DAILY.—The appeal made through your sheet ytn» in 'z'._' t‘ w"_’, " :‘.'."'T.’;z.',~:/'1, remintls me to sziy that it \\o1tl(l help us wonderlnlly if our friends would only take it I/tegrmivc attitucle in tl1e matter, and avoid sca.ttem'77.g the rubbish. You have no idea what a help it would be. ‘ I have an amendment to oﬁer to that appeal of yes- terday. I should deprecate any c.t'lensz'0n oi borders, until folks can take care of what they already have. LAWN. ' -<so¢:»>~— Mr. Bradley has/had an evening Arithmetic class this winter with at few of the men boa1'ding; at the. B. H. 0. He says they have been ver_y enthusiastic and eager to learn. A few days since he closed the clgtss. Asa token of their appreciation of his kind- ness to them they presented him with 9. paper sack containing thirty oranges and twenty-four lemons. ‘ -——¢0$0>—»-A~~~—- Another splenrjlid morning and the children are reveling in the sunshine. Mr. Hztleh says they are all well now, every one-. After they are dressed in the 1n(n'nin;_-;, they are not :2z1i1'ec;;neot,ly ;)e.,i'1)1il,i<?(l to make a. circuit s'r.mn<,l Llm in-i<:l«: liozzsza. ’.l‘hi:~, tfimy enjoy im- mensely, and it ;gives the-in blooming cheeks and sparkling eyes, and a better relish for their breukfztst. '1‘lw.nk God for so rnuny good and happy children. ———-—-—-<0$0O-———————— Mr. Conant says the spring work is getting along \ 284- 'l.‘H.E 0. 0; DAILY. nicely. He has daily applications for work from men and boys. Some of them are so earnest in their on- treaties for work that it is dillicult to turn them nwny. He thinks we ought to have the job of hiring men to build a railroad. We should not hztve. to advertise. ‘ ——-——-—<o¢o>-—~~-——«—-' Mr. Nash continues to make progress. Yesterday. hewent to the wood-shed and split wood for some length of time. Of course he could wield the ax-with only one hand, but he succeeded in demolishing quite V a log. ——-—-———¢ooo>——-———-——'~ We have just heard that Mr. Noyes intends to leave. for W. C. to night, taking Mrs. Skinner with him. ' We are ttlumkful to have had them with us even for so short a time. ~—-———<ooo>—-—--- Yesterday, Mr. Noyes, and Theodore were looking over the ground to see where we could concentrate and substitute our own folks for hired help. By dis- continuing the DAILY it will throw four womeninto the work, and so dismiss three 11-ired hands. This proposal met with hearty approval and it was decided to put it into execution at once. There will be 8. journal in manuscript sent to the different families, and we are much pleased to announce Mrs. S. B. Campbell as the journalist. i As we close to-day-, we would like to express our gratitude for our friends’ forbearance with our mis- takes, the" sympathy they have extended‘ to us, end the kindness and willingness shown in furnishing items. ‘ Thanks to you all. ,
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Notes: Original digital object name: one-ocd-05-073-1868-03-28
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: one-ocd-05-073-1868-03-28
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: O.C. daily, vol. 3-5 (1867-1868)
Author: Oneida Community
Publisher: Oneida Community
Date: 1867-01-24-1868-03-28
Place published: Oneida, New York, United States
Prospectus: Daily journal of the Oneida Community, Oneida, New York. Title history: Daily journal of Oneida Community. [Vol. 1], no. 1 (Jan. 14, 1866)-v. 3, no. 20 (Jan. 23, 1867). The O.C. daily: Vol. 3, no. 21 (Jan. 24, 1867)-v. 5, no. 73 (Mar. 28, 1868).
Notes: Daily journal of the Oneida Community, Oneida, New York. Title history: Daily journal of Oneida Community. [Vol. 1], no. 1 (Jan. 14, 1866)-v. 3, no. 20 (Jan. 23, 1867). The O.C. daily: Vol. 3, no. 21 (Jan. 24, 1867)-v. 5, no. 73 (Mar. 28, 1868).
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.)
Subjects: Oneida Community--Periodicals, Collective settlements--United States--Periodicals
Identifier: yhm-spe-one-ocd
Is part of: Oneida Community Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

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