07 Aug 1863
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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1863
Page
1
A fragmentary wartime lament traces a family’s sorrow for a lost or missing serviceman. The speaker pleads for news or return, recalling the son’s noble youth, duties, and the long, painful wait. The voice yearns for closure, imagining a soldier’s grave and the memory of his farewell.
An elderly man, Rogor Johnson, endures freezing cold with a pale smile as snow falls on the city. He shares scarce bread with hungry children after a stranger notes a warm stove at Mrs. Stone's place and a woman recounts spending three dollars on coal to warm her family.
An Ellsworth America excerpt recounts a dramatic tale of hardship and mercy. A destitute elder, Roger Johnson, finds aid through a mysterious benefactor who offers shelter and a path to happiness. The story climaxes with a miraculous reunion as Edith, his daughter, and a restored family forge a hopeful future, framed by themes of faith and divine providence.
The article from The Tribune describes insurrectionary journals fomenting rebellion and riots aimed at pillage arson and murder. It accuses hidden traitors of planning an organized resistance to the government during the draft and war, citing Governor Seymour's remarks about incendiaries thieves and murderers sacking homes and harming civilians.
A letter argues for home youth entertainment through dancing, contending it can lift spirits and health if used wisely. It weighs moral concerns, cites biblical context, and urges restraint, self-control, and discernment to balance pleasure with religious duty.
The piece attacks Governor Seymour for not warning civil and military authorities about impending unrest. It questions his travel to Washington and Long Branch while insurrection raged, accusing him of failing to deploy sufficient force and blaming his proclamations and allies for inciting violence in the city over several days.
A 1868 letter from James H Brady notes travel disruptions between Washington and Baltimore amid a recent riot. He remarks on individuals speaking their desires rather than facts, reflecting concern over public discourse during upheaval.
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