14 Sep 1861
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1861
Page
1
Poem by William Cullen Bryant urging unity and defiance against traitors threatening the nation. The speaker invokes the country’s greatness, fathers, and enduring symbols like rivers and plains, proclaiming that the arm that won past battles will guard and save once more.
A reader recounts curing a glanders affected horse with repeated dry caromel doses, noting the animal breathed easier after treatment and remained sound for years. The piece also includes assorted agricultural and moral notes, contrasting cautions about copper cookware with religious reflections and humorous anecdotes.
In a tale of prison life and courtroom drama the condemned Henry Islington awaits death while Jenny keeps faith in his innocence. A shipboard witness Jack Bunce exposes the miscarriage of justice, leading to Islington’s acquittal and a joyous reunion with Jenny.
Hon Joseph Holt of Kentucky was serenaded in Boston and praised for fidelity to the Union. He urged readiness against a potential attack on the capital, warning of ruin and the need to defend institutions while contrasting loyalty with disloyalty. A soldier’s anecdote about shoe blacking and a kind act followed a parade.
The piece argues that enduring hardship enhances heavenly joy and spiritual rewards. It cites a Rhode Island governor's pivot from wealth to public welfare, quoting Sprague as saying wealth serves the public good and life is a mere bauble unless used for the honor of the country.
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