02 Sep 1858
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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1858
Page
1
In Strasbourg a legendary feud between Dupont and Fournier spanned 24 years from 1794 to 1918. After repeated pistols and swords battles, they finally agreed a final duel in a secluded enclosure, where Dupont spared Fournier’s life and the long conflict drew to an extraordinary close.
A fragmentary piece explores love as a driving force across art, we see painters, poets, soldiers, and statesmen inspired by love. The narrator notes Love's vast influence on creation, and contrasts ancient myth with modern views, ending with a playful aside about Sally Ann.
A playful mock ode on a sea cable stretched across the Atlantic. The verse muses on wind and waves threatening the line and the mystic hope that the cable remains unbroken and reliable despite the turbulent voyage.
A fragmented verse describes a leaf drifting through seasons, reflecting on memory, youth, and the passage of time. The speaker laments how autumn and spring blur, yet the leaf endures as a symbol of affection and change.
The Austin Gnaddle notes Goliad residents hanged two gang members after a July arrest attempt. Five others were jailed. two were released. An investigation convicted two men of daylight crimes and public execution by hanging near the courthouse. A scolding wife’s health is briefly described, noting periodic mouth outbreaks.
A religious reflection notes two paths to quiet a troubled conscience. One stops evil that provokes guilt, the other rejects sinful influence by firm refusal, aiming to silence the inner voice forever.
Narrative recounts James Marquette and five Frenchmen navigating the Mississippi in 1673, meeting an Illini village, and guiding gospel work before continuing toward Chicago. It notes his later Illinois River return, a farewell, and a final voyage where he died by a sacred altar named after him.
An old account describes half an acre of ground producing thirty bushels of grain, onions sold for a dollar per hyabel, and a large vegetable bed supplying breadstuffs. It notes a flower garden, fruit trees, berry patches, and a varied crop plan for summer and winter use.
A wealthy suitor urges a young woman to avoid marrying a mechanic claiming social status and money matter. he cautions against becoming dependent on a laboring husband and contrasts wealth with genteel respectability. The speech critiques class prejudice and ambivalence toward labor and marriage.
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