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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1864
Page
1
Fragmented lyric appears as a war era poem honoring a brother who sacrificed for liberty. Vivid imagery contrasts spring and autumn, birds, violets, and sorrow with a national call to defend freedom. The piece references the South, duty, and the starry flag in a solemn, patriotic tone.
A tale follows Annie who vows to marry Captain Ludlow in Boston after eloping from a stern rural life with Jake. A chance misjudgment, perilous voyage, and a costly expedition test love and loyalty, ending with Annie’s illness, Jake’s steadfast care, and a quiet, hopeful final reunion years later.
Long review of the Denmark Germany conflict detailing territorial claims of Slesvig and Holstein, the succession disputes, and the British and continental powers involvement. It discusses the balance of power, historical ties, and potential outcomes of the war while noting political tensions in England over ministerial actions.
The Kennebec Journal reports Bates College gains momentum as President Caeney works toward a $100,000 endowment. Boston backers led by Mr Bates pledge $10,000. about $11,000 more remains to reach the $50,000 target promised to transform Maine State Seminary into Bates College and fund the Sewinary for grads.
The piece mocks a copperhead newspaper and its Test Machine Union style, criticizing how it reports the Florida Expedition and the Lincoln administration. It parodies logic, cites an alleged exchange of lives in Florida, and lampoons Whisky Bill and related political excesses with satirical anecdotes and harsh, neutral tone.
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