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Newspaper
Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1861
Page
1
A fragmented poem section contrasts an inner spiritual war between vices and faith led by a divine Christlike figure with a protector shield of faith. It shifts to a satirical verse about Andrew Jackson’s rule and a blunt proclamation of political force, ending with a period.
A weary river voyage near Brockville ends in disaster when a pilot and a crewman die in a frenzied struggle on the river. A courageous young woman, calm amid the storm, commands the wheel to guide the vessel through the rapids. The tale reveals her origins and later life in Quebec and Montreal.
George Wilkes delivers a monumental eulogy for Senator Baker, famed California orator, whose death spurs national mourning. The piece recalls Baker’s stand against slavery and lauds Wilkes as a master of oratory while noting the siege of public sentiment and the impact on San Francisco.
Washington October 22 1861 Col Forney writes on Col Baker’s death praising his patriotism and oratorical power. He recalls Bakers Senate reply to Breckinridge and his service defending the Pacific frontier and Union. He notes Bakers leadership and affection of troops and fellow citizens and records the battle losses and tribute to Broderick.
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