26 Jun 1873
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1873
Page
1
Poem envisions a utopian republic where elephants and hyenas blossom on trees and crops flourish. The speaker longs for a vanished childhood and a land of abundance, describing whimsical farming visions and singing fruits and animals in a pastoral, idealized Westward dream. The piece laments modern drift while yearning for peaceful, bountiful days.
In a London drawing room Agatha Seymour confesses love for Stephen Ellsmore yet fears poverty. Her aunt Miss Merritt, a plainspoken clergyman’s sister, urges a match with Sir Garth Marlborough, prompting lucretive schemes, jealousy, and a tragic glove motif that leads to Marlborough’s suicide and a resolved, reluctant marriage between Agatha and Stephen.
Senator Logan denounces late hour vitriol and presses that public business be completed. He defends the President, attacks Massachusetts and Missouri opponents, and calls for extended sessions if needed to finish legislative work. He vows a formal committee reply to charges and promises continuation of debate if time allows.
A Liverpool Mercury excerpt details a curious correspondence between a sermon writer and a clergyman using feigned names to solicit sensational sermons. The letters describe graphic depictions of Christ's death, apostolic figures, and Reformation references to urge vivid preaching, with remittance plans and a planned comparison between ancient and contemporary church leaders.
A Egocentric speaker extols babies as warm comforts and loyal companions. He compares babies to a kitten and stove, praising their love, while lamenting those who do not share such affection. Interjected are quips about grandchildren, mothers, and a humorous aside from Josh Billings.
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