21 May 1858
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1858
Page
1
A dramatic tale unfolds around Eva Clinton and suitor Grove Jennings with conflict from Eva's mother Mrs. Clinton. Jelousy, deceit, and forged letters lead to Eva’s forced marriage to Lagrave as Grove rises to success. The piece closes with reflections on temperance and civic virtue.
Advice for raising children with discipline and gentleness. Key points include keeping promises, showing how to do tasks, punishing without anger, remaining calm, using mild punishments, avoiding giving in to cries, consistent rules, and teaching truthfulness and good conduct.
The article lists tall men from history: Tac Mes Byrne eight feet two inches. Corellus Magrath seven feet eight. Edward Malone seven feet eight. Daniel Cardanus a Swedish giant. Dr Cheselden notes an eight feet four skeleton from a Roman camp near St Alban's. Goliath eleven feet. Maximilius the Emperor nine feet.
The passage pleads for mercy and kindness, warning that cruel words scar forever. It urges the reader to mend any hurtful remarks quickly, noting life is short and tomorrow may be too late.
A reflective piece contrasts good signs like charity, health, decent clothes, and children in school with bad signs such as poverty, drink, vanity, and public scandal. It notes the sheriff advertising for the poor man and other social observations from daily life.
A humorous piece contrasts great men with thrifty "three cent" individuals who earn two hundred dollars a year and dine on potash and dried rings. It describes knitting methods to double durability, including skipped stitches and right-side work to create doubled fabric.
Circular from state commissioner notes that sub district taxes may only fund purchasing land and erecting or repairing a school house. It warns board meetings on the 19th must align with the amendment, with separate estimates not required before June.
The Leviathan, a mammoth steam ship, has been safely launched but needs 860000 more to finish, bringing total cost to 4022610 or 170 per ton. To raise funds and settle liabilities of 1 056410, debentures and preference shares are proposed. Ship completion is not expected before autumn and initial trials will head to America before spring voyages to India or Australia.
The article accuses Northern allies of backing a duplicitous Lecompton plan in Kansas. Southern leaders deny any submission to voters while Northern editors claim a public vote is required. The piece condemns the move as a Border Ruffian style attempt to force the constitution on Kansas people.
In Lower Canada the agreement of nine jurors out of twelve suffices in all civil cases. This has long been the law of Scotland.
A mixture of horse taming recipes using oil of cummin, rhodium, and other substances is described. Steps include applying scents windward, rubbing the nose, and dosing the mouth to make a horse obedient. The article also details sheep fattening rates, feed conversion, wool softness, and notes on beekeeping and honey production.
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