06 Oct 1853
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Newspaper
Aurora Weekly Standard
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1853
Page
1
Poem by Sarah J Whittlesey expresses longing and sorrow under the willow tree. It contrasts past joy with current care and seeks rest away from life’s changes. The speaker requests forgiveness for sighing and refuge beneath the old willow.
A jittery montage of quips and scenes on etiquette, drink, and urban life. Jokes about grocers and editors, a blacking boy, Beauf Hickman on flies, a mock marriage tale from Summit county, and a spoof watchman plea for the jug. Short anecdotes highlight social foibles with period tone.
This excerpt from Siram Eggelston's travel notes recounts departure from New York, voyage hardships, a sick companion, a death at sea near Acapulco, and festive moments aboard including St John’s Day and the Fourth of July celebrated 1,000 miles offshore. It closes with reflections on language and self control.
Ned Wilson, a contented bachelor, resists a nervous ward arrival as Mary, the country girl, quietly transforms his life. Amid quarrels with staff and friends, he admits his growing affection, asks Mary to marry, and the pair marry after a year of playful tension.
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