16 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Holmes County Farmer
Location
Millersburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1865
Page
1
An OCR fragment laments burdens of duty and wisdom. The text references distant dangers and inner trials, mentioning names and abstract ideas, with a tone of philosophical reflection and moral exhortation. The piece contrasts fear and action while urging patient effort and perseverance.
A tale unfolds of Marian Elmer and her drafted husband John Ulmer as hardship after hardship crushes a poor family. Marian’s fear for Grace, the child, and her ensuing poverty, hunger, and isolation lead to illness and death, leaving Grace orphaned and Marian's memory haunted by a lost future with John.
A fragmented critique of editors and public opinion at a printers festival portrays editors as fashioning reputations, steering political debates, and drawing ire through subscriptions. The piece laments partisan turmoil, press influence, and the drama of reformers and opponents shaping national discourse.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a legal notices style from CREROM PERT and ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Names like Vovhes Reed and a Millersburg Ohio address appear. The readable portion mentions dates and street references but is incomplete and non-specific.
Reported reader reaction to President and Mr Seward returning from Fortress Monroe shows a strong popular longing for peace. Citizens weary of debt, conscription, volatile markets, and uncertain futures look to authorities for relief and a swift end to the war.
A Washington special from the Mh ult reports an Army of the Potomac letter dated the Ist ult describing five hours after a truce was declared in front of the Mth Carpe that both sides laid down arms and played ball together. Officers on both sides deemed peace probable within thirty days and rebel soldiers expressed hope for an end to the war. The writer imagines a general jubilee and universal ball playing if peace comes.
A chaotic 19th century moral screed urges young men to stop loafing and avoid illicit company. It promotes industry, sobriety, and perseverance, warning that effort and opportunity favor the industrious while idle complaining leads nowhere. A lawyer and a fortune motif appear as rhetorical devices.
Mes. and other in Ric Mrs. Todd mother of Mrs. Lincoln arrives on the Schultz steamer Thursday. She comes to visit her daughter, Mrs. Helin widow of Surgeon Honora Mela, at Chickamauga. Mrs. Todd plans to settle in the South, with her daughters near Lincoln’s family except Mrs. Kellogar in Paris.
The letter from Governor Brough and local officials discusses the hundred day men and whether their service can be credited against the draft. It notes controversial claims, Treasury concerns, and Governor Brough’s stance against crediting the volunteers while detailing costs and impact on local citizens and business. Ames B. Pay, Provost Marshal General, explains the official position and precedent for credits.
Fragmented essay extols constancy in danger, praising loyal friends who stand by the afflicted. It contrasts desertion with steadfast aid, discusses the moral duty of friendship, and reflects on virtue and courage. Includes humorous riddles about common phrases and objects.
In a searing address, Maxsacha tte General Butler derides General Grants command in the Army of the Potomac. He contrasts Bethel and Fort Fisher with other battles, claims credit for saving soldiers, and vows to endure critics to the end.
The South’s press notes Virginia discussion on using slave soldiers for national independence. It stresses Cabinet caution and legislative doubts, cites no European guarantees for emancipation, and warns against radical emancipation while preserving independence goals.
The passage analyzes common English usage of got and have to convey possession or necessity. It contrasts phrases like Ive got to go with Ive to go and notes redundancy and signaling of obligation versus possession. The tone is instructive on precise meaning and natural phrasing.
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