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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1849
Page
4
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls crucifixion, Pilate, and exile in Europe. The speaker recalls youth fading away away from Rome as memory clings to lost loves and distant towns like Vienna and a French town.
The body of 21 year old Harrit A. Nightengale was found in the canal near John Quincy Adams' residence after she learned her beau in Quincy would marry another. A letter released from the recovered belongings shows deep affection and intent of self harm. Nightengale, respected within her circle, left a note blaming unrequited love for her act.
A reflective essay extols a sacred text for reshaping morality and social life. It credits the book with abolishing infanticide and idolatry, elevating women, fostering Christian homes, and inspiring benevolent institutions. The writer questions whether human genius could yield such transformative power, insisting the work’s enduring influence proves divine origin.
A moral exhortation on steadfast virtue based on Bible truth. It urges young men to adopt righteous principles, shun evil counsel and unprincipled company, and pursue a jealous watch over the heart to overcome sinful desires and triumph in life.
Rev Sidney Smith argues that public scorn falls on piety when power wears a pious mask. He says people despise cant hypocrisy and those who profit from piety. He warns that avoiding new acquaintances and keeping old friendships leads to solitude.
A temperance of labor and activity is extolled as shield against vice penury and gloom. Quoted lines from Colton and anecdotes about Dumbiedikes Caylus and a East coast girl illustrate the perils of idleness and praise the diligent, virtuous life.
Lord Wellington supported dueling when needed. Col Campbell faced a ball insult from a Portuguese officer and fired at four this morning after seeking an explanation. Wellington advised patience and walked with him through the ranks, urging restraint.
A veteran of Leipzig loses a leg and faces a mockingly tearful servant. An eccentric man explains a tactic of hanging carpet with a broker notice to find true friends. A note on asbestos teeth stopped with gun-cotton ether yields a solid stopper and powerful anaesthetic.
A corporal in a Mexican regiment refuses to answer Ebenezer Mead and insists on Eben Mead, is mocked by an officer, and ends up in the guard house for contempt. The piece then shifts to moral maxims about work, speed, and courage, with anecdotes about statistics on fainting girls, Novella of Bologna, and a preacher asked to pray for rain. It notes Missouri’s Legislature naming Fremont County in honor of Colonel Fremont.
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