24 Jun 1851
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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1851
Page
1
A fragmentary verse piece titled Lines To A Friend by Closecap Geaaen laments youth and past friends. The lines reflect nostalgia, awakening memories of former meetings and the pangs of longing, with imagery of awakening forms and mangled joy.
In a Franen village, the kind Munchback Caro, aid by Colas the gardener, dies leaving a wooden saddle as his last wish. Colas and Rosette, caring for each other, discover the saddle’s hidden gold, fulfilling Caro’s memory and marrying. The treasure funds a modest, happy life.
A vivid reminiscence of the September 1777 Port Henry defense at the mouth of Wheeling Creek in Ohio County Virginia. A small garrison with dwindling powder faced thirty to forty times their number of attackers. Amid the peril a single I for mile, Thornvain keg, becomes a focal point as soldiers and civilians contend for a prize. Col. Shepard asks for a single survivor, sparking ardent competition among the men to risk all.
Rosetta, the tender helper, cares for the poor hunchback Caro as he endures crutches and poverty. She greets him by the door, assists his entry, offers comfort by the fire, and shares small delicacies, hoping for future recompense from Treaven. The scene ends with her laments as time passes and the old friend fails to appear.
A historical excerpt recounts Elizabeth Zane pressing for a contested service, influencing a gate to open and inspiring troops. It describes her daring raid toward a river, an Indian attack, and a message relay to General Greene via messengers including a young Amily. The text interleaves travel notes and local curiosities.
excerpts discuss physiognomy and beauty’s contagion with reflections on Claude and Raphael. segue to a New York case where Michael McGovern died after drinking a large amount of brandy. Tex bets he cannot stop drinking. coroner’s jury blames excess liquor and manslaughter charges against Fox and the keeper. Then a Leroy Gazette critique of Fulmore era cabinet appointments follows.
A discussion of 1849 to 1850 linen and cotton figures across England, Scotland, and Ireland notes imports of 90 849 tons, exports valued at 13 515 090, and 874 linen factories employing 68 434 people. It argues flax fibre and winded processes would not yield cheaper or better results than cotton, citing fibre length, strength concerns, and higher costs.
Our foreign correspondent describes a Tamworth riot sparked by protectionists and a plan to celebrate Sir Robert Peel’s memory. About 250 gentlemen dined as bricks and missiles flew into a hall, chairs and poker sticks used in clashes, hotel assaults followed, and police were absent until special constables steadied the scene. The unrest spread to the street and hotel, with arrests as authorities blamed mob excess on the protectionists. Public opinion condemns the mob while condemning the insult to Peel’s memory.
The notice outlines postage rules for periodicals and letters, detailing prepaid and double rates, route-based charges, and deliveries. It notes that newspapers must prepay full quarterly postage to retain prepaid benefits and that weekly publications may circulate free only in certain territories, with specifics on routes and international considerations.
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