Agriculture and Education and Religious Freedom Echo in 1860 Era
A broad essay discusses improving farmer education with state support for agricultural colleges in New York Ohio Michigan and Connecticut. It argues for agricultural science in schools and the moral duty of educated farmers. It also covers books endlessness beauty religious liberty politics and public life with various anecdotes and reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
College Hill
Ohio
Cleveland
Michigan
Lansing
Indiana University
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Old Yale
Morality and crime blamed on Know-nothingism and politics
In a Morrison Democrt article the rise in crime despite lower alcohol use is linked to Know-nothingism and Black Republicanism. Clergy and citizens urged to focus on Constitution and laws, end demagoguery, and restore public virtue through lawful obedience. Also argues cotton power ties North and South, warns against disunion, and stresses union for national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Corrydon
Fremont
Fillmore
God
Supreme Court
Washington States
North
South
Africa
Europe
Northwest
America
Christendom
England
India
Northeast
China
Japan
Encumbrances and Temperance in a Journal Page
A Chicago Journal excerpt contends with the notion of encumbrances as life’s little duties and losses, then shifts to True Temperance urging temperate living. It notes sugar cane expansion in the U S, and cites Hindu harvest offerings, Sydney Smith on enjoyment, and moral exhortations on holy living and industrious goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mann
Webster
Johnson
Rachel
heaven
Palestine
Chicago Journal
United States
Olcott
Sydney Smith
Gems of Thought and Moral Maxims in Prose
A dense compilation of moral reflections and quotes on virtue, faith, age, forgiveness, and human conduct. It gathers sayings from Bacon, Aristotle, Johnson, Newton, and others, linking religious devotion, self-discipline, and practical wisdom to everyday life and personal growth.
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JAMES WILIKINS
Congress
Pierce
Harvard College
weg
Tos. J. Lana- DoN
Spencer county
Rockport
Jasper
Dubois county
Democracy
Prince Albert
Illinois
Rockford
Livingston county
Tlinois
fred
Long Island
Christ
New York Tribune
American Bible Society
Methodist Church
London
Walker
Central America
Spain
usays
Mexico
Central
South America
Ercaven
Marietta and Cincinnati
rad The
Bacon
lova
Satan
heavenly temple
John Newton
Payson
George II
bagi
Tepli
Archibald Alexander
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