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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1856
Page
1
Fragmentary verse echoes music and nature, contrasting celestial hymns with the human voice. The speaker admires melodies from nature yet proclaims no tones as thrilling as those breathed by the beloved human, amid imagery of stars, reeds, and sunlit hills.
Fragments describe a campaign song and a scene near the White House with references to Buchanan, Kansas, Fremont, and promises of freedom. The text sketches singing phrases, political loyalty, and calls to make way for reform as voices rise from the crowd. The piece mixes satire and historical figure markers in a period voice.
A retrospective view of George Washington at Mount Vernon outlines his marriage and retirement life, detailing his estate, wealth, hospitality, and devotion to agricultural work. It notes his discipline with slaves, daily routines, hunting, and the use of a chariot, with references to his journals, household accounts, and letters.
The text compiles Southern Democrat views on disunion tied to the Wilmot Proviso, with quotes from Yulee, Brown, and others asserting secession if California or territories are free. It notes a January caucus resolution in favor of preserving the Union by force if needed, plus glowing Atchison City toasts praising disunion as a remedy.
A jailor, ordered not to keep prisoners in solitary confinement, faced a breach when two inmates were in custody. One escaped and the officer, in compliance with rules, expelled the remaining prisoner from the premises.
Fragmented report recalls 1854 murder of Butler a Louisville schoolmaster by Matt Ward brother of a wealthy family. Butler killed in school by Ward after insult over a Northern teacher touching Southern chivalry. Ward fled to Texas as Breckenridge and allies maneuvered legal defense.
Unionists quarrel over disunion rhetoric as leaders wage heated talk. A Boston man visited Manypenny inquiring about Shawnee habits and property. He sought letters of action to marry a chief’s daughter, offering money and urging protection, while officials weighed next steps. Washington Star.
A dense mix of editorial opinions and brief items references to hotel waiters, slavery debates, Buchanan era politics, and a telegraphic cascade of quotes. The piece weaves Charleston and Richmond outlets, with caricatures of Know Nothings, slavery arguments, and a tale of an old farmer admiring a flag. It ends with society notices including an orphan widow ad for marriage.
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Office advertises execution of printing tasks including posters shop-bills blanks circulars dillons programmes receipts by laws court dockets envelopes labels and various related items. Mentions humble capacity and ready to serve with accuracy and promptness.
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