04 Jul 1848
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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1848
Page
1
Fragmented old newspaper prose recounts a widow’s heartbreak and a funeral, followed by a chaotic bathing party gone awry. Tales of Moorish beauty and comic mishaps mix with warnings of danger as Aaron, Mose, Angeline, and May flee into the woods after a gun misfire near a creek.
In a rural tale Aaron, a tall, handsome youth, pursues May Selton as Mose watches from the woods. On a creek bend they glimpse ducks and debate firing. A sudden shot ends with Aaron startled and Mose pale, a fatal mistake looming over the lovers in a tense country scene.
A long fragment recounts a Southern planter named P seeking marriage into Judge Banz daughter for financial gain. The tale blends satire on money hunger, bigamy, and sharp social commentary, ending with a dramatic chorus about politics and independence amid a crowded, jumbled 19th century text.
Excerpt from the Ohio Patriot recounts Gen Taylor's stance on moving camp from Nueces to the Rio Grande. It argues he favored crossing the river and pursuing Mexican forces into Mexican territory before Palo Alto. The piece cites Whig supporters and discusses annexation, with dated lines from 1836 and references to political figures and debates.
A Taylor era remark ridicules candidates for availability. A friend of Mr. Clay notes a man chosen for stability and shifts to favor Gen Case, arguing he has more elements of availability than Gen Taylor. The exchange highlights strategic maneuvering within party factions.
A remarkable saddle said to belong to Santa Anna is shown at 95 St Charles Street valued at 3000 dollars. The piece features silver gilt housing with gold ornaments the pommel bearing an eagle head of solid silver with diamond eyes and jewel inlays. Also on display are Santa Anna’s sacramental cup a gold embroidered infant garment and other items. New Orleans Crescent.
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