22 Jul 1862
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1862
Page
1
The Sentinel announces verses by Moses McClean formerly of Harrisburg, describing unseen pieces for readers. The note invites subscribers to consider publishing the poetry in the paper, highlighting the author’s prior Harrisburg ties and the value of new literary insertions.
A devotional patchwork recalls Jesus asking forgiveness for those who crucified him. Fragments invoke angels, prayer, and steadfast faith. The piece blends biblical phrasing with erratic handwriting to emphasize mercy and divine love amid suffering.
Two girls Maggie and Carrie witness poverty near a factory. Guided by Mr. Butler the rector they visit a destitute widow with ill children, bring bread and warmth, and Maggie vows to keep aiding the needy, while Carrie learns the value of charity beyond wealth.
Fragmented verse extols three aims something to do something to love and something to hope for. It urges mindful action and active living, praising strength, health, and memory while cautioning sin. The text speaks of love as cleansing and promises heavenly reward for hopeful faith and a dwelling in heaven.
Information from official sources shows prompt patriotic demonstrations as states like Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island and New York rally to the President's call for more troops. Other states also report strong responses reflecting widespread zeal and duty.
A discussion contrasting a showy but unhomelike house with a humble cottage that embodies neatness and comfort through an excellent house-wife. Emphasizes that warmth and domestic happiness reflect civilization, urging care for the home and the female head of the family.
A collage of aphorisms and faded anecdotes on jealousy, wisdom, duty, and humor. It recalls a monk’s vision inspiring action, a clock right twice daily, and a rustic arena accident where a spectator flees a dance to rescue a child.
The Pacific States California and Oregon affirmed loyalty to the United States during the Civil War, sharing burdens and upholding constitutional duty. Archbishop Hughes’ Rome address sparked Italian debate. Turin urged measures against papal pretensions. A Missouri company faced massacre by Texan Rangers, while reflections on habit and memory honor fallen soldiers and McClellan’s mother Brinton referenced.
The Louisville Courier defends Breckinridge lineage and argues the Civil War stems from deep hereditary hostility and class tension between aristocratic Yankees and Southern oligarchy. It compares past U S divisions to current politics and claims the slave issue is a pretext. Balloons, accidents, legal notices, and anecdotes follow, including a Spanish Fourth of July balloon disaster and a Rockport civil case.
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