17 Aug 1860
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Newspaper
Delaware Gazette
Location
Delaware, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1860
Page
1
A fragment from The Delaware Gazette presents reflective pieces on mortality and virtue, followed by a domestic vignette about Lizzie and William. Lizzie contemplates past aspirations and social pressures, while the story depicts marital tensions, jealousy, and a longing for affection, culminating in renewed domestic harmony through shared memory and music.
An extended religious and political tirade urges diligence and moral discipline for young men, denounces slavery and political factions, and references events and figures from the era while urging virtuous self-improvement and steady striving within a charged public climate. The piece blends admonition with critique of contemporary party lines and calls for prudent, steadfast conduct.
The Plymouth era paper reports the Springfield rally as the largest political gathering seen in the United States, with crowds filling streets and hotels. It notes veterans, officials, and citizens marching, the massed demonstrations, and the mood of a nation poised for the 1860 election. The piece reflects on perseverance, savings, and the civic duty urged to young men amid the campaign fervor.
The piece cites a Courier des Etats Unis letter discussing the Patterson Bonaparte family, with commentary on social life and expatriate culture. It references Jamaica and Jamaica’s labor debate and contrasts American idleness with tropical scenes as presented by a writer. It also notes a critical stance on labor and providence among universal readers.
A sprawling 19th century item compiles household recipes for wine and cordials, includes cautions about safety and preparation, and offers medical remedies such as throat syrups and salves. It also covers horse breeding, farming practices, and a dramatic obituary noting workers’ deaths in a severe gale, with social commentary on labor and class.
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