03 Oct 1861
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Newspaper
Rochester Mercury
Location
Rochester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1861
Page
1
A fragmentary poem from The Atlantic Monthly presents patriotic verse praising America. It invokes primal strength, liberty, truth, justice, commerce, faith, and divine guidance as guiding forces for the nation. It references Exile Pilgrim Ark Liberty and a vision of untroubled shores.
A New York feature details the manufacture of stamped envelopes by George F Nesbit Co at 165 Pearl and 79 Pine streets. Machines cut sheets, apply gum, stamp dies, and self dissolving lines enable rapid daily output.
The article describes an automated stamping and envelope production system with multiple machines and female operators. It details stamp designs for one to forty cent values, including portraits of Franklin and Washington, and notes a California Pony Express stamp. Production and supply arrangements emphasize efficiency, cost, and expanding use of stamped envelopes amid postwar needs.
A large gathering at the Cooper Union in New York endorses the Union ticket from Syracuse. Speakers defend swift action against the rebellion and call for unity across parties to crush treason with loyalty as the aim.
The Prairie du Chien Leader notes past figures tied to Crawford County reappearing in reminiscences of the war era. It recounts Col Pegram, Gen Lyon, Geo Sumner, Old Zack, Jet Davis, and Jeff Davis among others who once visited Prairie du Chien, with mentions of a daughter, a son, and a 1860s marriage in a local courtroom.
Apple tree planted by William Canifax in 1800 on Thomas BK Adams farm in Rock Castle County Ky stands over fifty feet high, with a twelve foot trunk circumference, forks at five feet, one fork seven feet nine inches, the other five feet five inches, branches spreading sixty five feet. Fruit described as excellent quality and winter keeping.
Disjointed reflections question why beauty such as fragrant lilies exists if utility alone is valued. The text wonders who could be wiser than God in deciding beauty versus practical use and laments the idea of utility as the sole good in creation.
Telegraphic item from the Tribune on September 24 discusses Governor Seward's circular about seizure and confiscation of Southern property placed in loyal states. The report notes strong measures and the need to arrest goading actions amid fortress Monroe and related military tensions.
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