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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1872
Page
3
A rustic scene unfolds under an apple tree where a mother toils with a child at her side. The couple recalls vows and shared labor as seasons pass, the husband recalling his vow to live for others while a quiet longing for simpler days lingers amid growth and time.
This excerpt argues a moral law that actions excite corresponding sentiments in others, like a sounding-board. It warns that good examples strengthen virtue while brutal portrayals incite evil, especially among morally deformed individuals. It urges limiting crime depictions to protect public morality and security, noting a dangerous influence on the lower classes. Journal of Mental Science.
The cross mark signified illiterate signatures and oaths in ancient times, used by both clerks and laypeople as a form of attestation. The practice, tied to sacred associations, originated as an oath symbol and reflected broader customs about literacy and clerical status. A fragmentary debate includes remarks attributed to a Weems figure and a wag comparing appearances to nationalities.
Yesterday's 4:30 O'clock Edition reports Farnham Gilbert & Co and Howard lyings & Co failed amid stock declines. Treasury defalcation suspected in New York Sub-Treasury with Acting Secretary Richardson rushing to verify funds. A separate Council meeting turns chaotic as J C Fiedeldey attacks members and tears down state staffs, raising calls to suppress him.
The Universalist General Convention conducted morning session reports from church officers. Murray Centenary Fund rose to 118264 43, Ballou Centenary Fund unchanged since 1870. Sermons by Rev L J Fletcher and Rev Geo Moses, first Indian minister, preached on The Gospel Feast. Devotions led by L F M Andrews. Reading on Universalism in Scotland. annual sermon by Rev Charles A Skinner.
A council meeting at two drew no quorum. informal session chosen. James Sands nominated for President, Larkin McHugh for vice. A two-member-per-board Centennial Reception Committee formed. Morgan Reinlin Bishop Jenkins named as members. Horace Greeley to be brought by special train failed. arrives by regular train. Riley arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses. case continued. Nettie Fitzgerald attacked Court officer Grogan in court. confined. Carenas Mullens Murrays ONeils OBriens fines set at five dollars plus costs.
In New Orleans market reports from September 18 show steady to moderate demand for flour with prices near 7 50 to 8 12 per barrel, corn and oats in moderate to good demand, and hay quiet. Pork lean prices hover around 16 to 16 1 2 cents, while lard and bacon volumes appear large with notable totals reported. sugar and whiskey prices are listed with varying quality grades and noted demand strength.
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