08 Jul 1850
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1850
Page
1
A reverent meditation on children as near to God, contrasting their innocent joy with adult suffering. The text speaks of childhood as pure, untainted by sin, and suggests that the little ones inhabit a brighter, unclouded sky while earthly paths bear weariness and grief.
A collection of reflective essays on virtue, kindness, and the power of small acts. It urges words of encouragement to the wounded spirit, warns against discontent, and notes how charity and gentle influence shape character. Included are moral anecdotes about Mahomet, female influence, and duties of restraint.
Lydia Darrah a Quaker woman sheltered in Philadelphia during British occupation. She warned General Washington by secretly conveying a critical march plan to the American camp at White Marsh. She rode to Frankford for funds and, under danger, guided a courier to relay the secret to General Washington, enabling a counter operation.
In a warm 1848 evening, a stranger orders ice cream at a local shop. The doctor administers a peculiar cure involving coats and a three loop walk, then warns the youth to ensure proper preparation next time. The tale concludes with a moral about sin and self-improvement.
The excerpt narrates Bob Waddam’s knack for horse trading with Uncle Mike recalling bold schemes. A stranger offers a deal exchanging a sorrel horse for a clock and wagon, leading to a tense standoff at Bran Stewart’s tavern. The piece then shifts to various late 1840s topics including a Delaware building incident and tariff debates.
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