22 Jul 1859
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1859
Page
1
A fragmented verse reflects grief and hope as the speaker contemplates suffering and eventual reunion beyond the unseen shore. The stanza mentions pain, winter and summer imagery, and the impression of guiding wings leading to a distant loved one beyond the blue.
Charley Morris renounces selfish gain to honor rival Henry Colton with the star scholarship. After a six week contest, Charley yields the prize to Henry, citing Henry's consistency and illness as the fair basis for the award. The act embodies the Bible’s “more excellent way” and a mother’s guidance on true achievement.
The piece condemns William Rives for proposing to accept the Dred Scott decision as a finality and criticizes repeated compromises on slavery in the territories. It argues for firm anti slavery stands, warns against trusting the democracy, and urges war against what it calls the bogus democracy. It also notes a gathering in Davrox with remarks by E H Allen and lists officers elected for the convention.
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