17 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1863
Page
1
A fragmentary poem evokes sorrow and forgiveness as a speaker reflects on kindness and unkindness. It mentions a departed sleeper and long tears shed, with an emotional tension between breach and reconciliation. The language suggests a historical text or devotional verse.
From Household Words an excerpt traces Stephen Girard’s early life from a sea captain’s family in Bordeaux to his rise as a Philadelphia trader. Born with an injured eye and harsh poverty, he learned reading and writing, sailed to New Orleans, earned trust, endured personal strife, and rebuilt a flouring trade in Water Street. He later diversified into a grocery and bottling business and moved toward the Saint Domingue route before the war forced shifts. His marriage to Mary Girard ended in divorce, and his fortunes began a long climb as he entered Philadelphia’s trade and ship networks.
The narrative portrays Stephen Girard as a relentless self made financier and philanthropist. From his early market ventures to his pivotal role during the 1798 yellow fever crisis he is depicted as resilient, austere, and deeply focused on economic power. He contributes to hospitals, finances public loans, and shapes national credit while living a frugal, disciplined life. His death leaves a vast fortune and a lasting legacy through Girard College.
A fragmentary passage reveals that the subject’s desire and what he spent his wealth on stem from a long, steady, life of discipline rather than a sudden impulse. The text contrasts swift fancy with a patient, well-formed purpose.
President Lincoln proclaims a national day of humility fasting and prayer on April 8 1863. He urges repentance before God noting divine mercy depends on national sins and calls citizens to fast abstain from secular pursuits and gather in worship to seek unity and restoration of the nation.
Henry Ward Beecher urges a unified Confederate-busting policy as vast public meetings sweep New York Brooklyn and New Jersey, signaling a tide of patriotism. He warns against slander and asserts justice liberty and constitutional duty guiding the Union effort amid hardship and casualties. A soldier returns to Michigan after tragedy where a rifle misfire kills his wife.
A New Jersey correspondent reports Charles Lewis was hanged for a murder in 1862, linking to the Harvey Burdell case in New York. The piece outlines Lewis’s alleged left handed method, a pocket handkerchief marked Charles Keteban, and surrounding theories about the Burdell killing and the Bowery incident.
A young drummer in a regiment resists drinking after a captain offers rum, citing a pledge to abstain to honor his late father who died a drinker. The boy’s firmness earns praise from officers. he later becomes a hospital patient in West Philadelphia. The Independent notes gambling laws shift toward licensing fees and enforcement.
A fragmented historical account describes the spider’s survival strategies as it ages including a water-dwelling diving bell like bubble apparatus and airborne habitation. It details webless predation, method of catching prey underwater, and a male and female spider sharing or renewing their domiciles in spring and April, with observations on behavior and curiosity toward intelligent design.
Mr Duer of Philadelphia conducted experiments with incendiary shells during a Washington visit. The shells, fitted with a now celebrated solid fuse, were developed by Lewk Short in Cherter Pa. Reports claim success at weaponizing the shells against enemy positions.
A powerful battery is being erected on the main levee opposite Vicksburg to wield heavy artillery capable of striking the depot courthouse and other public buildings. The work proceeds at night to avoid rebel fire, with a probable bombardment if the city is taken soon. Nearby notes describe Amazon River and its vast, perilous tropical expanse, including its immense width and depth, navigability, and wildlife.
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