13 Jul 1865
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Newspaper
Aurora Commercial
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1865
Page
1
Petroleum V Nasby urges a Democratic platform to win voters by exploiting fear of war and race issues. He attacks abolitionists, endorses segregationist rhetoric, and proposes schemes to deter Black workers while promising patronage to supporters. The piece blends political satire with harmful racial views.
The writer argues that poverty is not a misfortune but a blessing for young men, noting that many who start with a fortune fail to establish themselves while those without struggle persevere. The piece emphasizes that the chance of success is greater for those who begin poor than for those who begin rich.
French naturalist Af Monhot returns to Paris after visiting Siam. He describes a voyage on the gulf with volcanic steam, lush Chantabour river scenery, tropical forests, and teeming wildlife, where insects gleam like jewels and monkeys form living chains among giant trees. A New York subscription paper for Gen Lee reports sixty thousand dollars already subscribed.
Morgsa the sea captain recounts a tale of four lovers aboard a ship where the captain tests three suitors by watching who jumps overboard for a passenger. The third man proves most sensible and is chosen as the likely husband. The piece also notes Arabs in Indianapolis teased by locals and pressured into strong drinks, ending with a party incident.
The Grand Council of the Union League of America in Indiana elected officers in Indianapolis on the 25th alt. G P William Wallace Indianapolis G V P Sol D Bayless Fort Wayne G A V P James Hook Terre Haute G BR S W H Loomis Indianapolis G C S N P Stockbridge Fort Wayne G T P O Blairsdale Fort Wayne G C Rev J V R Miller Indianapolis G M Colonel S Cramer Indianapolis G H William R Halloway Indianapolis G H E W Kimball Indianapolis. The article also notes Mormon missionary work in Europe and a humorous exchange about Sherman.
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