16 Jul 1850
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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1850
Page
1
Fragment from Rev. Robert McCheyne’s Palestine visit praising the Sea of Galilee. The poem notes its beauty, links it to the crucified and risen Jesus, and asks for divine love to be felt by the speaker by the sacred waters.
A New York Commercial Advertiser correspondent portrays Baron Humboldt in his Prussian capital. The essay notes his friendship with the King of Prussia and contrasts his fading vigor with enduring intellect. It covers his view on California gold and his legendary sleepless study regimen.
A Windsor forest scene during Richard II era centers on Herne the hunter and Alice, a forest maiden. A king and nobles mock honor, de Vere, Norfolk, and Bolingbroke heighten tension as Herne seeks justice for Alice against her seducer De Vere. A violent confrontation ends in death and a prophecy of the Wars of the Roses.
A digressive piece notes national traits of women in England Germany and France. It cites elegance modesty rosy lips and amiable vivacity as defining qualities amid speculative impressions. The passage ends with an uncertain reflection on attraction and charm.
A mythic tale tracks Phryne’s birth as beauty and talent bloom from divine gifts. The Goddess blesses with Beauty and Talent, guiding the girl through childhood visions of seasons and spirits, culminating in Phryne’s rise as muse and artist, celebrated by Ionian society.
The document outlines a June vote on ratification and elections for governor and other officials. It defines slavery limits, state boundaries from the Rio Grande to the Colorado River, and the U S Mexico line as surveyed by commissioners, with counties to tally returns.
The narrator describes rapid changes in Cairo El Musa, recalling ten years ago when Christians faced harassment. Now four horses thunder through the streets as a Christian rider celebrates modernization and clashes with traditional authorities including the Mullahs and the holy men. The tone contrasts past fear with present displays of power and shifting religious respect.
An exhortation argues inner worth outshines outward beauty for lasting affection. It urges modest dress, courteous dialogue, and steady virtue, warning that fads and flashy clothing attract only fleeting attention. The piece notes missteps of vanity and praises genuine character as foundation for love.
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