16 Nov 1846
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1846
Page
1
A period piece asserts that virtue elevates women beyond mere fashion and calls men to respect intellect. It argues women should be companions and friends who influence minds, not idle entertaining. The piece praises self reliance and cites satirical remarks on wealth and lineage.
A Wall Street lawyer recounts a Quaker mother’s impact on his cruelty toward a kitten. He recalls how his four year old self chased and harmed the animal, and how his mother’s moving words stopped future harm, shaping his lifelong compassion for the vulnerable.
A scanned page mixes moral admonitions on controlling anger with humorous courtroom quips and far West dispatches. It contrasts a grumpy sourpuss who never forgives with a quick tempered man who forgives and moves on. The piece also recounts a judge witness exchange and a pirate-like tale of runaway spouses, plus notes on Indian affairs and grain shipments.
An Alexandria Gazette summary argues Santa Anna’s return to Mexico exposes a supposed policy misstep by the U S Administration. It notes foreign observers mock U S wisdom in aiding Santa Anna and Almonte, contrasts Monterey victory with British failures, and chronicles Mexican exile cycles from Bustamante to Paredes.
A critic declares that in nineteen months the administration has inflicted curses on the nation, targeting domestic industry currency and a bankrupt treasury. The passage portrays a harsh assessment of fiscal policy and national decline.
A London Agricultural Gazette note reports silk dyer Dalton using 150 cwt of soap weekly to remove oily silk matter, producing 4000 to 6000 gallons of suds weekly and claiming strong overall effects on his farm. Additional items discuss Indian corn and wheat yields, corset critique, a Swiss centenarian seeking 20 more years in the U S, and a Wisconsin case of three children after 20 years without offspring.
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