20 Oct 1859
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1859
Page
1
A humorous salesman’s monologue extols a sewing machine as a beloved companion. The speaker contrasts it with noisy, rigid models, praising a lively machine that can sing, dance, cook, gossip, and assist with household tasks, calling it the best thing ever owned.
The report recalls a rural dispute where two men debate voting amid bribes as five dollar incentives echo through a county. A separate court note from Lafayette, Indiana mentions nine suspects on trial for stealing items, with Blakely and another party convicted and sent to the penitentiary. additional cases await disposition.
In the Bella Union on the Plaza two gamblers threaten with pistols over a card dispute. A veteran referee and two umpires suspend the showdown, declare no card drawn, and restore order as the game resumes with caution and shared respect.
A list arguing against swearing, calling it mean vulgar cowardly ungentlemanly indecent foolish abusive venomous contemptible and wicked. It includes a brief anecdote with Major Jones about a highwayman attack and a stray reflection on how women move from abstract thought to individual feeling.
The essay argues that eloquence and delivery are crucial for public speakers and leaders. It cites Chapin and Everett as models, notes many speak poorly due to neglect of delivery, and urges frequent expert critique to improve. It claims delivery can influence a nation’s fate and a career’s success, urging regular professional training.
The passage outlines how humidity, air temperature, and altitude interact to produce rain. It notes that uniform temperatures would prevent precipitation, warmer air holds more moisture, and cooling air causes clouds and rain. A social digression critiques gendered political trash talking and praises justice. A health note recommends cold water therapy for croup and rest.
A vivid report highlights a heated discussion led by Mr At kins on banning hoops and crinoline. Speakers like Mr Drummond and Mr Brown trade satirical quips about fashion hindering courtship and decency, culminating in interruptions and heated exchanges.
The Arabic Bible spreads through Syria, Northern Africa, Arabia, Hindustan and China with barriers to Scripture falling rapidly. Dr Eli Smith's New Testament work is carried to Acts by Dr Van Dyke of the Syrian Mission who will complete the translation. Scholarly review will critique and refine the text for broad accessibility.
G A Grow of Pennsylvania began a long walking journey from Salt Lake City around August 1 1858 reaching California and returning on foot in October. In spring he and his fifteen year old son left Salt Lake and walked to the Missouri river then toward Washington D C staying briefly in the capital before resuming the return route. The son rode part of the way to Salt Lake City while the father completed the final leg walking from Atchison Kansas back to Salt Lake City.
A celebrated singer in Paris refused a diamond brooch from a Muscovite prince to avoid possible misinterpretation of the gesture. The prince praised her decision in a subsequent letter whose ink allegedly glittered from powdered diamonds, a ruse to ensure acceptance.
The Wyandott Constitution is ratified by Kansas voters despite Democratic efforts to defeat it. The question: will the Congress use power to block admission, with Nebraska Kan act and English bill dividing factions. Havana reports note a rare aurora borealis seen in Jamaica, mistaken for fire, amid riots.
The Charleston Mercury notes a forthcoming book by a participant in Wanderer’s final slaving expedition. It promises a minute account and new details challenging the reputations of several public men. The piece blends literary reflections with political curiosities and social commentary.
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