15 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1887
Page
1
William Davis recalls a 20 year old voyage on the brig J. P. Sanford from Liverpool to the Orinoco. A cautious trade mission with native villagers near a river village drew a large crowd and growing suspicion as canoes circled. The mate urged the crew to stay united and ready to fight if needed.
A crew aboard the brig endures a violent capture by fifty natives. The mate is killed as the crew feigns compliance. They hide in huts, arm themselves, and slip into the forest. They return to the brig, unleash shell fire on pursuing canoes, and suffer the loss of their mate but save most crew.
A reflection on advice as a scarce gift, its reception, and the social dynamics of giving and taking counsel. It notes that people seldom seek advice in time, tact is required to avoid offense, and even well given guidance can cause pain. The piece argues forgiving good advice is virtuous, yet forgetting it is often easier. It ends with a aphorism about the unseen pain of corn and a real bout.
A reflective essay warns that early moral choices shape lifelong conduct. It argues against the harmlessness of sowing wild oats, comparing future ruin to reaping corruption, and tells a Mississippi boat captain anecdote to illustrate choosing a safe path away from sin.
A stranger and his wife caused a minor scene in the presidential pew when his overcoat stuck, exposing his shirt sleeves as he stood before President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland. The moment sparked laughter as the coats were finally disentangled. The article also notes Senate expenses and a curious mutilated dollar story involving Mrs Cleveland.
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