19 May 1855
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1855
Page
1
The account recalls a night attempt to enter a house unseen and silent, amid a reflection on liberty and Union. It weaves verses about the song of the free, praise for courage, and skepticism of sensational editorials, recalling a burglary tale reported by the Spirit of the Times and local watchers.
A humorous reminiscence recounts Herr Driesbach’s thrillers with trained beasts, a famous elephant episode, and a later escape caper in a city home. A narrator details a midnight break in through a back door, a chase by a vigilant governor and neighbors, and the chaotic scene ending with missing pies and a recovered thimble.
A aged essay contrasts the orator and the newspaper, noting the newspaper’s reach to millions, its lasting imprint on society, and its steadier, expansive influence across time and space. It weaves in selections on dignity of press, a Czar and Duchess tale, and various curiosities from period literature.
Born in Schoharie New York to German parents this lion tamer studied animal nature and kindness over cruelty. He left home around 1830 arrived in New York joined James Raymond’s menagerie and soon entered public performance. His career featured feats with lions and tigers and he bore wounds from dangerous encounters including a 1842 incident at Bowery Theatre when a leopard and tiger struck.
A St. Louis firm, Grinn and Barrett, gains a reputation as excellent for hard times, cited in local business notes. The report highlights the company’s standing and suggests resilience amid economic challenges.
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