Wedding Hymn in Locust Trees and Conference Paths
The poem by Marian Douglas reflects a bride to be who has long resisted marriage to a Methodist itinerant pastor. She recalls hearing him preach at Sudbury and being drawn by his fervor during a tent meeting. She ultimately accepts the two years in move and the conference path as she trusts in divine guidance and parental care for their future.
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Onghinen
Allantee Bronthly
In His Shoes A Bohemian Writer’s Grim Descent
A wandering writer narrates a deadly tale of debt, disguise, and pursuit after he sheds his own identity for safety. He inherits a parchment cipher linking to a hidden treasure and a deadly vendetta across London Paris Rome and Havre as conspirators close in. The narrator ends imprisoned in Rome, trapped in another man’s crime.
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Miyigdze
Odo
Geo, Burtidge
Condon
Bank of ‘England
Paris
Bef Burridge
Stevil
Geo. Burridge
London
Via Della Corso
John Waterman
Monsieur
Parchament
Geo, Burridge, Esq
Hiamacle
vItsyasho
Goo
Burridge
Havre
Bois de Boulonge
Tulian
Ihantity
George Burridge
Rome
America
Lincoln and Emancipation Proclamation Reevaluation
The piece discusses Mr. Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, noting his conviction that emancipation became necessary and his reliance on divine guidance. It covers the cabinet reading, his solitary preparation, and his belief that emancipation serves the Union cause, with commentary on public reaction and political implications.
Vote of the Southern States and Greeley's Southern Appeal
The piece analyzes why Greeley claimed Southern support as a relief from Republican rule. It argues the Southern bid was a political bluff, designed to gain votes by portraying government oppression. The lossy quote notes the canvass and claims of injustices, labeling them slanderous.
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Greeley
General Grant
The
New York Tibune
Grant
de Zriiune
Mr. Greeley
Raillenium
New York Independent
England
Middle
Western
Pacific
St. Greeley
South
Republican Party
Missouri Republican Spread Boosts Statewide Victory
The Grant City Star reports Missouri counties north and west delivering large Republican majorities. Northwest Missouri shows strong support for candidates from President to Constable, signaling peace and prosperity. Officials expect a 20 000 vote gain over two years and predict Missouri will rival Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa in GOP strength by the next presidential election.
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Missouri
Union
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Greeleylies
Mason and Dixon
Grant City Star
Quips and curios from the press about manners and fashion
Gossip items and witticisms from various papers. Jests about kettle simmering and alley money, a distant return with whiskers, best man paradox, and quick vignettes on vanity. A Brussels carpet order for slippers and a shirt with music printed on its bosom entertain readers.
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Danbury News
Alwas
Josh Bulings
Europe
Brussels
St. Louis Globe
Louisville Courier-Journal
Broadway
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