15 Jul 1834
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Newspaper
Republican Banner
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1834
Page
1
A reflective piece on the Weeping Willow describing its beauty and emotional symbolism in public spaces and cemeteries. It notes the tree’s graceful, drooping foliage, suitability to moist low ground, and its emblematic connection to sorrow. It recounts a legend about the first willow planted in England by poet Alexander Pope.
The text argues that personal infidelity harms the soul and upends moral law. It warns that while private sins may not ruin others, propagating infidelity corrupts society and undermines faith in God and immortality, leaving individuals without principle and hope. It cites biblical promises as solace denied to the afflicted.
A dated editorial style fragment argues against delay in action. It compares neglect in farming to parental duties, warning that procrastination leads to poverty and need. The text emphasizes timely effort as a wiser course for individuals and households.
The passage urges youths to establish solid habits of thought and action and to resolutely pursue the path providence points out, warning that without effort they will be uncomfortable to themselves and burdensome to others.
A large gathering in York Springs and nearby areas met at Moses Myers home to honor Independence Day. Doct. WM. R. Stewart led as president with Col. Jas. H. Nexty as vice president. a procession, band, and collation followed. Toasts honored Washington, the Union, the Declaration, Pennsylvania, and the Constitution with volunteer toasts by Hart and others.
Fragment from a 19th century speech page features praises for George Duke of York and a call for Union, with verses and cheers for Washington Lafayette and American revolutionary ideals. It includes commemorations of Major General Larayverte, mentions of abolitionist tensions, and editorials against incendiarists and hypocrisy.
A copper coin unearthed in a garden bears George III and the quartered coats of England Scotland Ireland and Virginia with Virginia 1773. The piece links Virginia's independence during Cromwell era to Charles II and the later granting of quartered arms, explaining Virginia's nickname Old Dominion cited by the Washington Pennsylvania Reporter.
A Raleigh North Carolina mail carrier youth about fourteen was caught by Postmaster Thomas G. Scota in purloining money from the mail bag. He was examined and committed for trial at the Federal Court in November next.
Weasteray University has secured an 815,000 state grant with a 10,000 bonus from Farmington Manufacturer's Bank and a 5000 bonus from Stanford Bank. The Middletown Sentinel views this method of aiding literary institutions as perhaps as un objectionable as any devised.
Henry Hunsare, currently a New Hampshire state representative, has been elected by the state legislature to serve as a United States senator in Congress, replacing Lanven. Bert’s term will expire on March 4.
A New York City preacher, Rev Dr Cox, described Jesus as a colored man in a recent sermon. The message cites a law in New York related to punishing blasphemy, highlighting heated religious discourse and its legal framing.
York Rep. notes Senator McKean faced abuse for backing a Congress act seen as just. He did not desert the President nor betray his party. The piece argues he stood for decent conduct and avoided accusing individuals of corruption, while General Jackson is said to harshly charge the Bank.
A city resident slaughtered a sow found to be with ten piglets and an uncanny elephant head on a single animal. The specimen, preserved for Alexandria Museum, attracts naturalists. Also notes inventor Daniel Kohler of Sunbury Pa has a new adding machine claimed to compute sums without error, boasting speed and accuracy rivaling four raftsmen. Sixteen witnesses certify the claim.
The assessment of Washington County Maryland property was concluded Monday. The total value is 8,770,000 dollars and taxes are levied at 35 cents per 100 dollars of property value according to the Hagerstown Free Press.
At a Richmond Virginia gathering John B Clifton presided Conway Robinson secretary John Robertson was nominated to fill the vacancy caused by Stevensons resignation and has accepted the nomination.
The Patent Cordage Manufactory of John Webber in Roxbury Massachusetts burned on Thursday. Flames spread quickly injuring several workers who tried to save stock from the second story. Heat fueled illness among survivors. Loss estimated around 50000 dollars with Boston insurers totaling 1800000.
Goop Oxr reports a heated political meeting in Cincinnati where a newly formed hickory club published a poetical piece headed by Hebrew characters. The Republican denounces the line as obscene, claiming the editor was duped by a correspondent. The Gazette editor counters that the Hebrew characters were randomly set from a case by an editor unfamiliar with type.
It was reported that Captain Srooxrn of the whale ship Erie married Madamoiselle Kavcarava Orcavura of Otahelle. To please her husband she swam from the ship’s deck, but a hammerhead shark attacked, biting her in two and swallowing her remains.
The Globe is referenced in a fragment describing an agriroxis by Francis P. Blair related to a Senate committee report on the post office department. The passage notes effects on the Globe’s character and mentions Ure in the discussion.
A fragmented excerpt notes Mr Blair arguing he did not cheat the government amid a protest and senate dispute. The report cites a quoted line about imitation of the protest and references to Gaz as a source.
The New York Daily Advertiser reports the city penitentiary is so crowded with females that little accommodation can be offered until some are discharged. The notice underscores strain on prison capacity and impending releases to alleviate housing.
The measure providing support for those hurt in the Foulon accident has advanced through both chambers of Congress, enacting aid provisions and outlining eligibility.
A Christiaan Advocate and Journal correspondent recalls a Friends member who at eighteen walked forty miles to learn a trade. Lacking funds, a kind woman lent four pence, he later built a fortune in New York, and in gratitude schooled her children and provided a lifelong pension of one hundred dollars annually.
A 1801 letter to Nathaniel Macon cites a prior recommendation to hire no printer, foreigner, or revolutionary Tory in Post Office offices and argues the policy is ignored today. It details contractors and extra allowances in various states, alleging deals to place newspaper editors in control, and questions secret service expenses and Postmaster General discretion without congressional oversight.
The document details unchecked expenses under the President and Postmaster General, noting a secret service fund unbound by law and growing incidental costs. It cites a 1833 resolution to catalog printers employed by the department, exposing patronage while urging public accountability and lists contractors like Trae & Greene of the Boston Statesman.
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