Vanity Cirele Poem Fragment
A short poem praising a father’s guiding hand and divine care as a child is cherished with imagery of petals being kept pure and fragrant, suggesting a devotional or affectionate tribute to parental protection.
07 May 1873
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1873
Page
1
A short poem praising a father’s guiding hand and divine care as a child is cherished with imagery of petals being kept pure and fragrant, suggesting a devotional or affectionate tribute to parental protection.
The passage portrays a dawning conflict where bleak winds and missiles give way to a waking field. Winter's harsh reign yields to daylight as a contending host emerges from the east with banners, indicating a turning tide and renewed warmth in the morn.
Despatches from Yreka and Portiano describe the Modoc lava bed actions and the deaths of Gen Canby and Dr Thomas. Sketches identify Captain Jack and fellow leaders Scenchin Boston Charley and Black Jim, detailing their wary defenses, fame for treachery, and the local grief and indignation in Oregon and California towns.
Colonel Green reports a brutal Modoc assault on Sunday with heavy artillery units pinned in a hollow, twenty one warriors surrounding and firing from two sides. Captain Evan Thomas and Lieutenants Howe Wright die defending the post, as reinforcements arrive and a full roster of killed and wounded is listed, highlighting Indian brutality and policy debate.
A fragment from the Springfield Republican argues that the sick chamber comment on the salary grab would aid the country and Sumner's Massachusetts friends, noting that public servants must prioritize duty over personal dignity and that good actions may lose value if deferred.
Letter from W. 7, Suzeman argues for continued army control over Indians on reservations, contending civilians lack force to enforce treaties. He cites Kinowa, Comanche, Cheyenne, and Sioux cases, urges military oversight for arrests and detentions, and warns that settlers require protection while predicting ongoing border pressures and conflicts with Modocs and other tribes. He endorses a strong, punitive stance to ensure obedience and self-sufficiency through military-backed measures.
A letter from Hon. E B Washburne on railroad monopolies is cited as proving his long public service and anti corruption record. The piece argues Washburne opposed railroads land grabs and the Treasury schemes, praising him as best suited to lead after General Grant’s term. It repeats speculation from the Telegraph and Herald that he is the United States Minister to France and a likely future president.
William Cullen Bryant notes that in his exchanges with Southern people he finds a desire for friendly terms with the Northern states. In Charleston, he observes no bitterness or malice toward those north of the Mason Dixon line since crossing it. The excerpt reflects cautious diplomacy amid sectional tensions.
The tale recounts Rev. Hammond asking a man at lington if he is a Christian. The man replies he is a railroad man, prompting Hammond to claim he knows several conductors in New England who are Christians. The employee counters that a man cannot hold both roles simultaneously.
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