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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1850
Page
4
Fragmentary verse passage from a 1850 poem or religious meditation describing parting from earthly life, longing for the spirit world, and a wish to see a sister at death’s threshold in sinless garments. dated May 1850 with reference to Basis or The Oni0.
A satirical poem condemns wealth worship and hypocrisy while praising honest poverty. It contrasts a bold, honest poor man with a merciless social system that punishes the needy as it rewards the dishonest rich, urging integrity over material gain.
Long letter from an old printer friend dated Honolulu January 1 1850 describes a turbulent career from New York to California including service with Colonel Stevenson, mining in Vallejo era, publishing in California, wreck near Honolulu, marriage to a chief’s daughter, and a voyage from San Francisco to the Islands with hopes of routes to China and Russia, all recounted in his own words.
A wreck survivor recounts clinging to a spar for hours before reaching shore with gold dust and coins. He is welcomed by Kanaka chief Kanni who offers marriage to Niaara, a 14 year old girl, after which he builds a log house and contemplates annexation to the United States. The tale notes the Hawaiian governor’s underground palace and widespread subterranean dwellings.
Engineer Gedies describes hemlock plank road construction with four inch planks on four inch sills, stressing precise bedding and full earth contact to prevent rot. Estimated cost per mile is 1500 dollars. Also included are do it yourself whitewash and flower preservation tips, plus odd anecdotes about singing shells and a quip on fostering children’s learning.
A dense editorial fragment blends musings on the nature of time with temperance critique and moral counsel. It cites Rochester Star on liquor sellers, laments suspense in youth, urges self reliance and determination, and extols good manners as born of sense and feeling.
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