02 Feb 1847
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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1847
Page
1
A garbled selection of witty sayings and poems appears, citing Bacon on winds and Solon, Jerrold, Newton, and others. It notes a lawyer tomb, a Down-East quote, and a long poem about prayer, philosophy, and fashion. The piece ends with a short column on stone strength and column failures.
The passage discusses structural behavior of stone and column sections, noting how estumas yield mainly along grain directions and how larger ends may resist lateral thrusts. It links findings to Egyptian entuma and broader implications for art and science, mentioning Grecian columns and core crushing Directions and effects are described without graphic detail.
A reflective piece contrasts worn gloves and patched garments with shallow displays of wealth. It argues moral and religious training matters more than appearances, noting how parents invest in arts yet neglect virtuous discipline. The narrator recalls cases of public leaders chasing wealth while neglecting true character and charity.
A fragmented 18th century narrative follows Louis Philippe’s exile from France, his perilous journeys through Denmark Sweden and Lapland to America, and his eventual restoration to power. It traces his marriage to a Sicilian princess, his reign and downfall, and ends with reflections on childhood innocence and moral lessons. Leadership, flight, marriage, and exile are interwoven with vivid scenes and social commentary.
The Courrier list reports ongoing Arab and Pacific region tensions with British aims to retain Kafr territory and resistance from tribes. New London whalers report. A NY Gazette correspondent lists steamboat accidents in 1815 to 1846, totaling 145 disasters with 310 lives lost. Western waters saw many wrecks and damage. Doctor Benjamin T. Johns of Charles County dies after a buggy accident. New York Senate introduces a bill to register births deaths and marriages in Covery County. Pennsylvania volunteers to be reviewed near New Orleans on the ninth.
A public works report outlines 1846 canal finances with higher tolls, extensive repairs, and shifting allocations. It notes debt growth since 1836, reduced net receipts in several divisions, and improvements like cast iron culverts. It discusses Ohio Canal, Muskingum improvement, and western water power as key factors shaping future revenue.
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