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Newspaper
Augusta Washingtonian
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1844
Page
5
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The Kaskaskia Ohio Republican notes the death of John Stufflebean aged 119. Born near Albany New York February 15 1735 he served as a private in the revolution and endured captivity before escaping. He lived in Bourbon County Kentucky helping build early structures and remained robust until his final illness. His third wife, age 82, attended the burial.
A tale set around cholera fears in 1832 with Old Cluff the eccentric host of Eagle Tavern as the central figure. The narrative blends a dandified guest asking for brandy and whiskey with a humorous exchange about cholera and society, plus a wild bear tale and a comic Irish anecdote about Pat the weaver and a cloth hole dispute.
The piece extols printers as the nation’s most influential mentors and leaders. It cites Washingtonian ideals and notes printers in high offices from mayors to congressmen. It urges young apprentices to stay steady, study, and build character for public service.
The account describes Wig Monsieur Perrot drawing courage as his pistol misfired against a Sioux warrior. The Native attacked, but Perrot escaped after the savage recoiled when startled by Perrot’s smooth shaven crown. Perrot then dons his wig again and salutes his daring moment, declaring gratitude in French. The narrative is attributed to The Prairie Bird by Hon. Murray.
The large village of Brock near Amsterdam in Holland is described as presenting the most remarkable example of uniform neatness and punctilious attention to cleanliness the world can parade. It is chiefly inhabited by wealthy fat.
A nocturnal meditation on hearing bells that seem to carry thoughts to distant friends. The prose laments hidden suffering and anxiety across households, shipwrecks, debt, and unspoken heartbreak, highlighting sleepless guardians and lovers haunted by fragile moments.
A poetic fragment depicts a poet lifting his gaze into darkness as his pulse rises with burning freedom. He foresees the world trampling his fiery spirit to ashes, yet his towering imagination beams toward the coming sky.
An 1800s style report recounts voters gathering at Wolf's Mouth for a stump speech by Tom Cressy. The oratorical clash includes colorful phrases, mock Latin references, and local rivalries as Cressy is hailed after a three hour rally.
A farmer recounts a friend’s experiment using dry ashes buried in cucumber hills rather than soil amendments. Despite expectations of failure, the cucumber crop thrived unusually well, bearing for a long time. The account urges readers to test ash use near doors for potential rewards.
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