06 Jul 1877
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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1877
Page
1
The article notes Father Bessonies of Indianapolis seeking the vacancy left by a dead bishop Saint Palais. It reports a strong Washington movement for annexing Northern Mexico and Russian gains on the Danube as the Turkish army retreats. It also covers local crime, political shifts, industry notes, and upcoming fair preparations.
Dispatches report River Snakes killed John Ritchie of Mount Idaho and the Clear Water Indians under Looking Glass looted George Dempster’s holdings as settlers abandon farms. Volunteers and regular troops move toward Clearwater while forecasts of continued raids threaten Weiser Valley.
A July 1 report describes a severe storm sweeping southern Johnson County and surrounding areas. House demolitions killed multiple family members, farms damaged, cattle killed, and timber destroyed. Additional storms near St Paul and between Richmond and New Paris caused further deaths and heavy property losses.
The Catholic bishop died at St Mary of the Woods Terre Haute at 4 pm after paralysis and apoplexy. He was conscious for hours, received church rites from Very Rev. L. Benait, and died shortly after. The body will be moved to Vincennes for funeral on Tuesday July 3 at 9 am.
A collage of stray lines recounts odd items from a past era. It mentions George Law with a lavish income, a servant preference, Louisiana hogsheads for U S consumption, Mexican mischief, infant memories of locust years, and a hint at Prof Bell linked to a Newfoundland Chronicle report.
The article argues that a nation’s countenance reflects its people's traits and training. It contrasts physically fit laborers with dull eyes against intellectual workers who show lively expressions and inner light, noting that strong sensitivity can grant beauty even to plain features.
A fragment recalling the settlement era and moral cautions about living well, with vivid travel and social reflections. The text hints at murderers headed to Pennsylvania and warns against excess, pairing historical rumination with pointed social commentary.
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