08 Nov 1858
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1858
Page
1
Fragmentary, archaic lines evoke a vanished manuscript voice. The text blends mythic images, broken phrases, and scattered names, suggesting an unfinished epic or poem fragment rich in symbolic diction and solemn cadence.
A garbled OCR style piece mentions racing, fatigue, and varying figures. It references riders or runners, a possible event at a venue, and names that hint at teams or organizers. The fragmentary text suggests a sports setting with exhaustion and competition dynamics.
A blocky essay argues upbringing by mother and teacher molds intellect and character. It compares infant perception to clay, notes how sympathy guides growth, and warns against overindulgence and excessive discipline while urging balanced nurture. It cites examples of child reactions and a quip about ladies and jewelry to reflect social tone.
The Yorkville Requirer recounts Judge William Smith of South Carolina as a man reformed by his wife Margaret Daf Smith. Her quiet labor and steadfast love inspired his abstinence, described as a noble moral example for South Carolina and York district. The piece also includes moral vignettes on temperance, kindness, and propriety from local anecdotes and proverbs.
An old time column recounts tall tales and anecdotes from a local tavern setting. A boastful Hoosier who elopes with a married woman, barroom legends from Showalter’s, and a tale of a lawyer’s court-time antics mix with quips on manners and integrity. The piece preserves a rustic period voice with multiple brief vignettes, including a Kentuckian prank, an Irish visitor, and reflections on prudence and temper.
A excerpt from the Fittish Mother's Journal contrasts two mothers. Mrs A’s harsh, inconsistent discipline breeds a child who misbehaves yet later polishes her image. Mrs B models quiet, steady governance with orderly results, including a well behaved daughter, Catherine. The piece argues self-government as the root cause of family order.
In Ma shins Massachusetts a trial for No. 255 Tiran P Osgood v Joseph Crandon arose over sixteen dollars owed for services as a preacher. The defendant claimed payment depended on preaching politics and withheld funds. Jurors failed to reach an agreement after hours deliberation. A separate note discusses stopping a newspaper and a misdirected mail incident involving a letter to Greenfield and confusion with a location in Egy Harbor city.
A discussion among Hartford Baptists reveals sectarian tension as Dr. Strong’s zealots confront John Bolles and Doncen Bollea. The overheard exchange shows cross‑denominational dialogue and a suggestion to attend opposing services to ease tensions.
Hartford Times reports Jane Wade, about 20, jailed for horse theft, escaped Wethersfield then infiltrated Connecticut State Prison at night via a wall, slept in a ash-hole six nights, ate meat pudding, attracted attention with a loud ass-hale, and may be indicted for burglary. Also notes other local items: Peter s burg elder Aldridge’s death and peculiar grave wish, a man in Kentucky attempting self-harm, Philadelphia population figures, and a gardening proverb.
A London letter reveals that Professor Shuive's astronomical calculations place St. Petersbane and Moscow 60 miles closer than their official rail distance. The government paid roughly twelve million roubles too much due to mismarked distances. Officials fear a cover up as ranks of the powerful are implicated in the alleged fraud and overcharge.
A bank collapse in Gasgow Scotland devastates 1300 families who relied on Western Bank for income. Capital valued at 87 500 000 evaporates, with a further 7 000 000 deficiency emerging. Shareholders face 500 per state payment within 24 days, many ruined, some dead, families left destitute and dependent on charity.
A Kent county house fire on Tuesday night wiped out Hiram Robinson his wife and six children. Moving day confusion left neighbors unaware until morning, with the stove pipes blamed for ignition. Bodies found near the door sill. upper timbers collapsed trapping the family.
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