Reflection Poems and Aphorisms by Henry Blount in Merry Morsels
A collection of maxims and verse fragments on love virtue and life. It pairs sentimental musings with playful paradoxes about happiness kindness and memory, noting beauty in nature and the bonds of conjugal peace and friendship.
Marriage Land and the Sacred Bond of Love
An exhortation on marriage praising its spiritual essence and ideal, contrasting noble companionship with mercenary unions, urging partners to nurture home life, mutual kindness, and enduring affection as the path to lasting happiness.
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Paradise
Heaven
Earth
All Quiet Along the Potomac Song Hero Fontain
The piece salutes Lamar Fontaine for carrying percussion caps to Pemberton in Vicksburg. It notes his twenty seven battles, leg loss, and living as a Mississippi surveyor. It credits him, though disputed, as the author of All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight with a long poem reproduced.
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Lamar Fontaine
South
Lorings
Jackson
Mississippi
Pemberton
Vicksburg
Fontaine
Potomac
Hoke's Farewell to Southern Soldiers
General Hoke bids farewell to his division after defeat praising their courage and unity. He urges remembrance of battles and liberty, urging sons to uphold freedom, honor Army of Northern Virginia, and face the future with brave hearts.
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Army of
Northern Virginia
Manassas Plains
Richmond
Chancellorsville
Frederickburg
Northern
Virginia
Local praise for Henry Blount as an orator in Wilson Mirror
A North Carolina reader lauds Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror as a gifted speaker. The letter recounts Blount's performances at political events, commencements, and memorial days, praising his gesture, articulation, humor, and musical diction.
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Ego
Chronicle
the Chronicle
Henry Blount
Wilson Mirror
Iris
In Memory Of Stanwall Jack son
In memory of Stanwall Jack son a reverent tribute praising a simple yet sublime soul. The poem lauds faith and courage, describing the departed as noble and sanctified who remains present in Christian hearts and household memories across nations.
Admirable Official Resigns Whitakers Post Mistress
Miss Mary Battle, Whitakers post mistress, tendered her resignation to take effect July 1. Her work earned high satisfaction and broad regret, with praise for her excellence, accomplishments, and noble conduct as a model of womanhood.
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Mary Battle
Whitakers
Will You Trust Me Fannie In A Tender Embrace
He asks for trust as she answers with devotion. She vows to give her heart and soul, nestling against him as he murmurs a private wish about being her tailor and folds her into his arms.
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Fannie
George
The Dreaded Cream Returns as Ice Cream Season Opens
A lighthearted cry from a columnist or character notes dread that poisonings headline papers. The exchange between a Mrs and George hints at lingering fear while the ice cream season begins with neighborly banter.
A Little Jewel Birdie Taylor Charms
A brief verse praising Birdie Taylor as sweet and radiant. It highlights her charms and uplifting spirit that brightens even dark moods.
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Birdie Taylor
Roy
Parlor quarrel under request to shave
In a dim parlor the woman urges George to behave or at least shave, reflecting domestic tension and a playful or sharp admonition within a private quarrel.
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George
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