16 Jan 1849
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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1849
Page
1
A first person tale unfolds a jilted lover’s resolve after Nancy Cummins spurns him for Squire Cummins. He reforms, courts Nancy, and wins her as bride with a hasty marriage plan, while the story interlaces gambling, jealousy, and communal judgment.
Years pass as Anne's hopeful words prove true. The reformed man enjoys a peaceful, prosperous home with health and joy returning to his wife and children. The pledge frees him from degradation and restores family happiness.
A colorful reminiscence recounted in a mercantile setting describes a speaker’s tale of mingled humor and cunning in Wall Street dealings. The narrator recalls an incident involving a bank, a Dry Dock neighbor, and a large sum of money, ending with a sly comment on streetwise finance.
An amused tale from Grernzone recounts a countryman in a city who, entering a church on Sunday, balks at the organ’s tune and a gentleman’s invitation to sit, declaring he is not used to such doings and does not dance.
A critical view asserts the press and diplomacy abroad color opinion on Louis Napoleon and French affairs. It notes English ridicule, Van Buren ties, and cautious praise of Napoleon Louis, claiming a shift toward republican progress against aristocratic interests in Europe and America.
The article argues for courteous language within families and among teachers and students. It urges parents and educators to model refined speech, noting that rude language from equals or elders harms children and undermines good breeding. It condemns impropriety in all public and private settings.
A Carlste correspondent recalls a severe county storm Saturday night. At about 12 o'clock a vivid lightning flash and a thunderclap shook residents, described as the loudest ever heard by the age of local inhabitants. The blast seemed like a distant artillery barrage.
The dwelling of Mrs. Wm. Carothers near Plainfield was struck by lightning. The electric event tore a locust tree, opened lower doors, shattered glass, and cheered the ceiling. Several mothers slept in the room above and remained unconscious until morning.
A Sydney era column discusses Les Provisions d Orval a 1544 prophecies book and its alleged accuracy predicting Napoleon, the Bourbons, and the French monarchy. The piece cites Blackwood's Magazine and a 1880 translation, noting moon-counting methods verify dates and events, with calls for further extracts in future.
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