17 Jun 1864
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Newspaper
Waynesboro Village Record
Location
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1864
Page
1
A mourning poem honoring fallen soldiers. The verses call for reverent burial and tribute in the Southern forest. It praises courage, sacrifice in service of country, and the guardianship of comrades over the dead. The piece evokes Christian martyr imagery and enduring resolve.
A reflective meditation urges the heart to endure through pain and seek light. It speaks of strength to bear life’s care, and the idea that heaven offers rest. It encourages loving faithfully toward God and others as life’s meaning.
Bishop Simpson at the Philadelphia Fair extols President Lincoln and urges support for the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. He praises New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware donors, notes millions raised, and honors fallen and fighting men while calling for continued aid to sick and wounded soldiers and sailors. The pledge culminates with a dedication of the buildings.
The state legislature approved a new militia bill in the recent session. It enrolls able bodied white male citizens aged 21 to 44, with exemptions, and requires assessors to record names and publish enrollments. The act defines duties, penalties, mobilization rules, armory provisions, and military governance including drafts, pay, and court martial procedures.
The passage contrasts not with strong giants but with earnest, active youths who apply energy to a single purpose. It praises individuals who work steadily, using their might to accomplish one clear goal rather than broad quiet strength.
Fragmentary verse pleads for silent honoring of a famed American leader whose deeds unite a young nation. The improvised lines evoke Washington’s grave and the enduring spirit of liberty as stars and flags symbolize national memory.
A reflective obituary piece laments daily deaths and honors a loyal countryman and devoted teacher who sacrificed for good works. It contrasts gentle pasts with a final rest, noting the recurring theme of farewell as life slips away hourly.
A Wendell Phillips lecture recounts a Vermont mother’s warning to her sea-loving son and the lasting impact of a single word. A visitor recalls how that single warning shaped a captain’s later choices and life.
The excerpt urges embracing enemies as a test of character and resilience. It cites the need for independent thought, the value of opposition, and the idea that enemies keep a person active. A remark attributed to the iron Duke advocates living down prejudice and continuing duty to win back critics, with a closing note on whiskey prices in Richmond and male pride in drunkenness.
Report describes a grim medical scene where surgeons amputate limbs and treat wounds during a war operation. The account praises Dr Morton and Dr Jackson for providing painless, life preserving care that reduces soldier suffering and accelerates recovery.
A satirical and disjointed column from Jefferson recounts a Deacon who omits baked beans on Sunday, prompting family astonishment. The piece strings together parodic maxims about love, virtue, and wisdom, plus a tale of Dutch farmers and a giant ancient tree, ending with a collage of aphorisms on faith and folly.
A gentleman returning from Washington recounts an incident at the White House where critics urged changes in administration. The President replied with a parable about Blondin crossing Niagara, urging patience and silence to let the government bear the weight and safely complete its task. The tale illustrates faith in leadership and a warning against constant harsh critique.
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