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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1859
Page
1
Charley asks Joe to tell the difference between Saratoga and Newport. Joe replies that one invites you into the water while the other the water goes into you, a witty line quoted from the Boston Post.
A New York Herald correspondent extols Saratoga's season, praising the private horse establishments and the live display at Saratoga Lake. He highlights Alden and other owners, their double and single teams, and the striking dapple gray span of Mr. Alden. Also notes Commodore Vanderbilt and Mr. Stanley’s mahogany bags, plus Irving and editorial remarks from rival papers.
An English paper argues the preacher's native manner often surpasses studied elocution, noting that effectiveness hinges on delivery rather than content. It cites Chalmers Guthrie and Baird, saying Macready's power exceeds even strong reading and that great effects arise from how words are spoken.
Edward Clark offers thirty dollars for a velvet cloak but Mary sacrifices the gift, choosing to help Janet Hill’s brother George in hospital. Janet’s brother improves after her return, and later Mary receives a hunting watch engraved with a life saved, acknowledging the sacrifice and faith.
The Eureka editor recalls a past romance with Laura a freckled red haired girl whose eyes spoke. The scene ends when she rejects marriage to the editor and a Irish verse piece follows. The New York Evening Post notes a one dollar bill from Beam Wisconsin claiming payment for a marriage ceremony between John Gibbs and Mary Wal lace of Salem Wisconsin after a five mile journey in the cold.
A commentary suggests Blondin should attempt an excursion over the deep gulf that would separate the two sides of the Charleston Convention if it meets. The piece proposes using Mason and Dixon's Line as a possible route.
A Highland boy, offered money to descend a 200 foot gorge by rope, declines at first but then trusts his father and goes down to collect flowers. The tale is used to illustrate faith in Christ’s guidance and pardon.
A Beecher quote on farming champions soil care, industry, and wholesome standards. It extols deep plowing, proper fences, barns, and a clean household, then contrasts with farmers who fail to improve. The piece also recalls a country wedding miscue and a barrister’s quip about house value tied to a wife.
A comical series of vignettes from a calm night in Joan includes a clumsy suitor on a fence with Susan, a New York social sketch on Sickles' fading influence, a dancing couple swapped attire by a rock ledge, and assorted light, erasable gibes about manners, marriage, and everyday folly across various columns and notices.
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