06 Nov 1862
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1862
Page
1
A brief literary piece titled The Cause and the Cure by Mrs El A Kerns appears in The Messenger. The article presents a reflective essay exploring moral or emotional remedies and the pathways toward personal improvement. The tone is earnest and instructive within a domestic literary column.
Charles Nelson, a carpenter, sinks into drink and despair, while Mary Nelson keeps her family together. After a turning moment behind a wall, he pledges sobriety and finds work with Mr. Manly. He earns wages, reclaims his family, and their cottage regains its former cheer as Mary and the children prosper again.
The Gallipolis Journal reports the death of Lewis Wetzel a Union supporter and acting editor of the Point Pleasant Register after John Hall shot him following a dispute over alleged slander. Hall is jailed awaiting trial. The piece condemns suppression attempts and defends Wetzel and the Register against charges of disloyalty.
In a bold night march from Nolensville toward Lavergne and Murfreesboro, the 18th Ohio under Lieut. Col. Given and allied regiments overwhelmed Confederate forces. Captured 300 prisoners, 150 horses, ordnance, and camp stores. suffered about 25 casualties. Major Bonifant and S. B. Divitt missing. Gen. Negley halted reinforcements near Nashville as others report cold, wet weather and no mail or paymasters.
Civil War letter from Nashville describes a blizzard mixing dust with snow, military patrols outside fortifications, and skirmishes near Murfreesboro. It notes scarce provisions, delayed mail, and concern over Democratic opposition to the war effort influencing politics and enlistment. Local readers hear of suffering, endurance, and uncertain relief as battles and elections unfold.
The passage argues that a foremost commercial figure and his five sons exercise greater influence over war and peace than kings themselves. It asserts despotic rulers rely on money-lenders for revenue since perpetual debt and unlimited funds are unattainable, unlike the powerful financiers who sway destinies.
A historical vignette recalls Meyer Anselm Rothschild’s early life. Born in Frankfort, he moved to Hanover to begin training for the Jewish priesthood, then started as an exchange broker and rose to banker for the Landgrave of Hesse. His acumen helped save the private fortune of the Hessian ruler during Napoleon’s invasion.
Passengers from the Golden Gate report a cook named Peterson used the wreck panic to collect coins and valuables. He reportedly escaped with two carpet sacks and shaved inches from danger by jumping overboard with a knife clenched in his teeth, later presumed dead financially.
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