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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1859
Page
1
A nostalgic verse sketch contrasts a stormy wind with a tranquil rural scene. It paints hay in motion, birds and lambs in the pasture, and a barn framing childhood memories, asserting simple rural splendor surpasses marble and wealth. The piece dwells on memory, nature, and the charm of farm life.
A detailed tale from a packet ship recalls how thieves in the forecastle were detected by a vigilant captain and mate. After finding a bag of picklocks, the crew followed stealthy suspects, trapping Jose and others in a midnight sting operation. Jose confessed after a staged death threat, and the culprits were disciplined while the ship’s discipline and future behavior were secured. The piece ends with a moral on industry and historical examples of diligence.
The article muses on oceanic richness, noting the microscope reveals vast microscopic life, and larger creatures like Crustacea and Acaleae. It reflects on the sublime infinity of the sea, then shifts to a marriage anecdote from Powers and a Boston gent, suggesting poverty tests virtue. Advices from Washington warn Italy rumors pope may seek refuge in the United States.
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