Death of General Taytox Rumor in Ports Corner
In Port Corner a fragmented verse laments General Taytox, asking if his death came not on battle but by fate or duty. The lines imply a martial spirit fading as the conqueror’s shadow grows.
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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1850
Page
6
In Port Corner a fragmented verse laments General Taytox, asking if his death came not on battle but by fate or duty. The lines imply a martial spirit fading as the conqueror’s shadow grows.
A critique condemns rigid social polish lacking heart urging that decorum without spirit dulls genuine gaiety. The piece laments hollow politeness while praising sincere warmth and humane conduct over mere appearance and social climbing.
Mills completed and operating in Sepherdstown offering samples at John K. White store. Goods include Plaid Linseys Coverlets Merino twilled Counterpanes Flannels Blankets Cassinetts Stocking yarn all wool tweeds and more on accommodating terms or in exchange for fuel or farm produce.
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