Mighty War Hero Verse Shouts Freedom and Courage
A heroic war poem urges brave action for freedom and life over fear. It speaks of duty, courage, and facing cannon fire with resolve.
24 Jul 1861
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1861
Page
1
A heroic war poem urges brave action for freedom and life over fear. It speaks of duty, courage, and facing cannon fire with resolve.
The Ashtabula Sentinel reports the Democratic State Central Committee calling a state convention on the date in August to unite all electors supportive of the Union and critical of current administrations. The piece contrasts this with Republican plans and asserts loyalty to Lincoln’s administration while defying calls for compromise with southern robbers. A toothpaste of local news and a civic note closes with a toothache remedy using salt and alum.
Lacrosse Democrat’s Brick Pomeroy proposes whimsical reforms to the War Department. Ideas cover roles for officers and privates, assignment of spouses, front line placement for short soldiers, sentry guards with young fathers, dental checks with head labels, and organization by family status or intellect, all in jest.
The dying senator Douglas speaks of obedience to laws and the Constitution. He speaks on labor as life’s ruling element, praises honest toil, and urges his sons to uphold duty while reflecting on mortality and the Irish and Jewish sayings he recalls.
A German widow, mother of two underage sons who both enlisted, refused to hinder them. A friend warned she could restrain them as minors, but she replied with Corneilia like resolve that she was glad they would fight for their country and wished she had more to send.
A little girl from Sheboygan County Wisconsin writes about rocking babies to sleep and asks what to do. The editor responds cautions against rocking or shaking a child and warns of dangerous habits like laudanum use, urging safe soothing and love for siblings.
The Clermont Courier notes Williamsburg Camp Meeting starts Monday August 1 at the old prive with ten year lease. Three springs and Bust Park supply water. grove offers shade for tents and horse hitching. Messrs McG- Joaes, Witie and Watts oversee boarding, grocery, and stabling. An efficient police will attend to maintain order. Regulations restrict crowds, seating, and late hours, with bells announcing curfew. Officials urge compliance and orderly conduct. Marathon, July 13, 1862.
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