17 Jan 1853
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1853
Page
1
A clergyman, cited by Mrs. Sigourney, educated his daughters in music to foster amiability and happiness. He claims singing dispels anger and calms discontent, a method praised as fitting for angelic company. The piece notes virtues of early virtuous intent and cautions against imposters within church pews. A proverb about digestion and wood sawing is included.
A foppish bachelor, Captain Champion, visits a Brighton hotel where a stylish widow entangles him in a stolen horse escapade. A chase, a kiss, and a moonlit garden liaison unfold as the widow courts two suitors, ending with an infamous romance and a regretful farewell.
A fragmented reminiscence discusses a sharp boy named Lo whose honesty wins trust and future work, then shifts to anecdotes about education and character. It cites a tale from the Leader on precise description, plus assorted comic vignettes about law, politics, and Irish wit, highlighting social judgment and public life.
A satirical notice reports a supposed epidemic described by physicians as matrimony. The piece lampoons courtship as a contagious affection that claims singles and widows alike, mocks bachelors and celebrates boyhood joys and youthful mischief in a wry town bulletin tone.
Five young men at a hotel conducted a table or spirit experiment last week lasting about three hours. They report the table moved and the room seemed to whirl in motion, creating a drowsy sensation. The group woke at daylight scattered under tables with pillows and a vomit box, feeling rather sick afterward.
A private letter from Marcus Spring describes the Scotch bark Jesse Stevens sinking in a storm as the steamship Pacific halted engines and timbers, and Tompkins and three sailors risked the life boat to save sixteen desperate crew members. The rescued men were hauled to safety as the ship carried on amid roaring waves and a rainbow signaled hope.
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