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Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1864
Page
1
Lost Arts lecture review from Wendell Phillips 1855
A condensed synopsis of Wendell Phillips’ Lost Arts talk notes modern self conceit in arts and science. It argues ancient mastery in glass, optics, metals, steam, canals, railroads, and textiles proves earlier civilizations influenced by knowledge now used to advance equality and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Phillips
Albany Journal
Phillips
Fle
Ohio
Shakspeare
France
House of Commissions
Joe Miller
Herodotus
Archimedes
Syracuse
Germany
Plin
Richilon
Rome
Naples
British Museum
Genoa
Solomon
Sheba
Alexander
Nero
Pompeii
Egypt
Cesar
Puyot
Africa
Damascus
Scott
Arrago
Homer
Diosess
Greece
Napoleon
Heroditus
Alexandria
Stephens
South America
Ganges
Garono
Ciuano
Jong
Columbua
Christ
Asia
Hebb
Juvenal
Mannufacturer
Brotherhood of Man
Tux and Carlyle Quote on Stars and Time
A fragment quotes Thomas Carlyle remarking on stars looking down with pity as silent spaces, noting generations swallowed by time yet Orion Sirius and the Pleiades remain bright. It ponders what shadows we are and pursue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carlyle
Artuerus
Orion
Sirius
Pleiades
Shinar
Recriminations of Married Couples Resemble Sea Waves
A compact observation notes that sharp marital quarrels echo like waves on the shore, described as mur murs of the tied. The analogy frames domestic strife as rhythmic, persistent, and bound by shared life.
Dogs Debate Doctrines From Half a Mile Apart
A lighthearted note describes two dogs barking about a dogmatic difference of opinion while a sleeper tries to rest, highlighting the humorous disruption caused by distant canine chatter.
Generous deeds and a sobering test for Netta
In a small town a charity drive led by Netta Brown raises two dollars and inspires admiration, but Ada Matthews quietly shows true generosity by inviting a weary soldier to Ada’s home for food and care. The tale contrasts outward wealth with humble kindness and urges deeds of love alongside money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henery Ormond
Netta Brown
Netta
Phere
Ada Matthews
Ada
Acrath
Littl Ada Matthews
Littl Ada
Cheeo
Mary
A Candidate for the Corps de Afrique
Bloomington Pantagraph correspondent Boswell relays a verbatim examination record for a corps de Afrique commission. The dialogue mocks military questions and answers about recruitment, training, and leadership, ending with an oath after the examination and cupboard opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boswell
Bloomington
Ans
Indiana
Destruction of Northern Virginia Rail Lines Reported
Special Dispatch from Wasumetox says railroads north from Richmond were destroyed by Union cavalry. Bridges abutments and culverts are burned or blown, rails bent and sunk in swamps, severing northern Virginia rail links. Rebels unable to repair for months. rebel cavalry withdrawn to intercept Sheridan’s advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Devart
Washington
Dix
Army of the Potomac
Richmond
James Rivers
Smith
White House
Bermudas Landing
Wright
Burnside
James’s
Chickahominy
City
James River
Hancock
Warren
Long Bridge
Wilcox
Powhatan
City Point
Grant
Jermnda
James Tiver
Cold Harbor
Sherman
Kensall
Thomas
Gert Polk
Marietta
Washburne
Memphis
Sturgis
Forrest
Colliersville
A. J. Smith
Cincinnati Gazette
Wasumetox
Wbel
Virginia
Sheridan
Details of Butler Forces at Petersburg Reach New York
Correspondence from Butler's department describes late actions around Petersburg. Gilmore advanced to a short distance but withdrew after a civilian warned of the move. Kantz's assault surprised the rebel works, capturing artillery and prisoners before retreat. Gunboats on the Appomattox shelled Petersburg during the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Petersburg
New York
The
Herald
Gilmore
Presious
Kantz
Gillmore
Tee
Appomattox
Carvie in the Hienway Exclusion Sparks Legal Debate
A corresppondent reports a dispute over excluding stock from pasture for disclosing in Far d i Gin. Critics claimed the roadway, held by town or county, grants residents right to feed cattle there. A sharp reply argued partial fence ownership by the town imposes shared responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carvie
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