Lincoln the Great Public Man and His Time
Emerson offers a tribute to Lincoln noting his plain roots, hard work, and steady judgment. The piece recalls Jacksonian contrasts, Lincoln’s devotion to the Union, and his restrained mercy and leadership during the war era. It cites Blackwood’s Edinburgh Review and Henry Watterson praising Lincoln’s character and policy over coercion or secession.
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Lincoln
Blackwood
Edinburgh
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Jackson
Hintle
Washington
Jeferson
Abraham Dlinsely
Otha
America
Africa
Union
North
Congress
Wracei
Fragmentary Lincoln tribute from Civil War era rhetoric
A clipped reminiscence praises Abraham Lincoln as the greatest leader of the rebellion era. The piece reflects Unionist sentiment and cites Longstreet in a brief eulogy noting Lincoln’s prominence among wartime figures.
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Watterson
Longstreet
Lin
Perultar
Abrahaim Lin
Return to Trowbury Rekindles Old Ties and Memories
A western visitor recalls his 40 year absence from Trowbury in northern New Hampshire. He finds mills, industry, and aging friends, yet joyful reconnection when he recognizes Doubting Phipps in a post office crowd. The town remains Trowbury at heart despite change.
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Yillag
New Hampshire
Trowbury
Bob
Slab’ Peters
Slab Peters
Phipps
Thad
The Comfort of Labor Quote Reflections from Mr Staybolt
The passage discusses wealth with thisness versus poverty with occupation, preferring labor as the greatest boon to man next to family. It argues that work frees from want and care, bringing pleasure in effort and seeing results. The text emphasizes labor's personal fulfillment over wealth.
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Mr. Staybolt
New York
A Shattered Idol in Murder Trial Testimony
Barnes declares disbelief in Dr Howsit after expert testimony in a murder trial. Apsley questions the change, noting the shift in opinion about the physician’s credibility. Cleveland Plain Dealer report reflects a courtroom exchange and the impact on perceptions of expert witnesses.
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Barnes
Dr. Howsit
Apsley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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