Fragmented Verse on Lost Youth and Joyful Mirth
A nostalgic poem recalls a bright past and a present wife and mother. The speaker notes the enduring smile, free steps, and happiness centered on her children.
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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1859
Page
3
A nostalgic poem recalls a bright past and a present wife and mother. The speaker notes the enduring smile, free steps, and happiness centered on her children.
The article extols horsemanship and emphasizes that good riding relies on cooperation between horse and rider. It details gear choices such as double bridles, bits, and reins, plus mounting directions for a lady with assistance, stressing safety, comfort, and graceful control.
Geo and Dawson report a spring trip north of Albany with Judge B and Judge J. They describe endurance and wit as they travel from Abbey to Arnold, sharing notes on footwear, packing, and the banter of the road. The column spotlights editors, a cashier, and a surgeon, all joining a brisk, social expedition through rugged countryside.
A journal-like narration recalls a June morning journey into the Adirondacks. It describes limps in jest, appetites in feast, and a three mile walk to the Old Forge where once a forge stood amid vast lakes and uncharted streams. The piece ponders exploration, past ventures, and the fate of ambitious projects like the ironworks at Old Forge and John Brown’s era.
The Boston Transcript reviews Mrs Partington's forthcoming volume Knitting work which blends original material with selections from the Guzule. Illustrated by Hoppin the book preserves Partingtonian sayings and witty dialogue about Ike and a curious neighbor.
The Chatfield Republican reports Ex-Governor Gorman accusing Henry M. Rice and the Sibley faction of election forgeries and altered returns in 1867. It describes caucuses at the Minnesota and Pacific Railroad office, alleged plans to defeat Ramsey, and calls for public scrutiny. The piece also notes other items on law and politics and a brief medical claim.
The Democrats nominate Augustus Consul Dodge for governor of lowsiby the party names, but analysts say the pick will not avert likely defeat.
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