08 Aug 1863
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Newspaper
Carlisle Herald
Location
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1863
Page
1
A mother recalls her son Roger, strong and brave, answering the call of war. She weighs family love against patriot duty, hoping his deeds will honor him more than words. Her pride in his courage counterbalances fear of loss as the nation faces conflict.
A married couple's crisis over secrets and wealth ends in separation and a haunting farewell. After years, Arnold Tardinge returns mortally wounded, and Marian discovers forgiveness, nursing him back to health, ending her widowhood with renewed love.
A column argues for paying debts promptly to curb usury lawsuits and social strain. It attacks credit culture, urges rich to pay promptly, and warns debt creates dependent classes. A second item describes the King of Siam’s female royal guard, their duties, attire, discipline, and rewards.
An eyewitness account describes the Civil War battle near Murfreesboro. Turkeys and rabbits fled, birds circled in alarm, and soldiers observed a curious scene as wild creatures sought shelter among Union lines amid cannon fire and smoke.
The piece extols birds as essential for agriculture noting a pair of blackbirds can remove about 600 worms and 1000 insects in a day. It praises species like the swallow, wren, robin, titmouse, sparrow and finch for feeding young on insects and urges avoiding gunfire near fruit trees to protect these helpful birds.
The Baltimore American notes a 1600 Confederate prisoners arriving to be shipped elsewhere, condemning the rebel leadership. It asserts most captives from Mississippi are uneducated subordinates used by Southern politicians to sustain a military despotism. The piece urges action to overthrow the slave oligarchy and free the South from tyranny.
In 1860 Grant backed Douglas leaning Lincoln, later a firm Union supporter and Republican ally. His family ties are Republican, with Jesse Grant in Kentucky a Lincoln voter and O H Grant active in Republican business. The article asserts Grant opposes the peace party and aligns with the administration, noting Copperhead hostility and a city celebration where loyal homes lit up while others remained dark.
A Southwest man jokes with a Downeastern observer about a huge alligator on the muddy Mississippi bank. The Yankee comments on the creature's appearance and his own witty take, noting that humor often forgives deceit.
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