11 Aug 1859
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1859
Page
1
A poetic excerpt speaks of leaving childhood shadows for life’s uncertain voyage. Barks metaphorically ride life’s sea seeking knowledge and trials, longing to join its conflicts and joys.
The Clermont Courier criticizes Locofoco members for professing anti slavery stance while acting to hinder anti slavery measures. It condemns ministers who speak against slavery and mocks Southern abolitionist defenders, alleging party bias against Christian critique and highlighting clashes over expansion in 1860s territories.
The writer rails against Locofoco politics over Kansas slavery and expansion, praising Douglas while condemning Democrat rivals. It cites editorials in The Sun, rebukes party shifts toward reopening the slave trade, and denounces factional tactics as self-serving. An editorial aside recalls revival-era church events and a preacher’s convert Jim.
The piece describes Jim and Canaan at a prayer meeting where Canaan leads amid fervent zeal. Jim prays for forgiveness of his beloved brother and for a conversion, with biblical imagery and rhetoric, while Beeswax notes Jim’s continued life and a looming disappearance of a horse as a curious aside.
The New Orleans Picayune discusses free colored Louisianans as a distinct class in the United States noting their progress in trades and crafts in New Orleans, their education and morals, and the historic veterans of 1814 15. It contrasts Louisiana laws and customs with other states and argues creole culture fostered greater inclusion. The piece cites martial memory and social status among free people of color in the era.
A Montreal Gazette report reveals a Protestant girl fled a Toledo convent aided by Bishop Charbonnel and a Montreal priest planning the escape. The father denies renouncing Catholic faith and defends the Bishop against alleged deception, urging public denunciation of priestcraft.
In a dispute over Miss Starr's disappearance and alleged romantic entanglements, Bishop Armand de Charbonnel of Toronto publishes a detailed reply denying any involvement. He claims he never met or aided Miss Starr and rejected assertions of directing her to Toledo or Montreal. He calls for public editors to publish his answer to calumnies.
A pointed discussion on family failings urges avoiding ridicule of others and condemning petty censoriousness. It warns that constant contradictions among relatives, even without harm, erodes affection and creates irritations in daily life.
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