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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1857
Page
1
A speaker laments poverty intruding on daily life and recalls a steadfast wife and child. He contrasts a beguiling neighbor with his own hard work, vows to resist envy, and aims to keep home joys intact while scaring poverty away. The verse frames resilience and moral resolve against want.
A humorous verse comparing bold red and modest white petticoats, praising modesty and its appeal. Also a humorous sketch about Apollo and a speaker's quiver of beaux, noting the chaos of a rambunctious river voyage and urging restraint.
A reflective poem fragment contemplates love, loss, and memory as one departs. An aged tree and common flower symbolize lasting ties, while the urge to linger contrasts with the pull of moving on. The speaker holds to past joys even as the heart crowding with farewell moves forward.
Fragmentary lines recall a figure named Beatty and a mid revolution scene that freed a nation but left cruelty and conflict in its wake. The text contrasts a noble, brave ideal with harsh actions seen on both sides during the upheaval.
A woman disguises herself as a youth to pilot a vessel through dangerous Har Gate currents to aid Nathan Hale's cause. She reaches the frigate, inspires the crew, and witnesses the wreck that destroys the ship while vowing revenge on British enemies.
Local Catholics address their pastor about abstaining from profane expressions in front of children. They label the request as heresy and argue priests cannot be expelled for immorality. They claim two nearby priests were drunken yet remain unremovable by church and laity.
A chaotic dispatch suggests Governor Walker faces removal amid accusations of purging polls in Oxford district and taking orders without Washington support. The piece speculates on high-level dismissals, noting alleged pressure from President and Secretary Stamean, and cites local political turmoil.
The text notes the suspected mental strain on Mr. R H Winslow of Minelot Lanier & Co after a suspension and stray mentions of the Mexican treasury status with regard to a three million instalment. It also references local market activity near Iwo City and advice to buyers. It reports a raid against free negroes near Piqua Ohio and rough treatment of civilians.
A Washington correspondent reports on Walker's Kansas stance, Buchanan’s handling, and Democratic splits as Oxford district ballots and state capital moves stir tensions. A Boston merchant, Iowa proclamation, and Cincinnati oil news also surface amid broader party maneuvering.
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