27 Jan 1859
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1859
Page
1
Fragmentary verse reflects desolate imagery of Edom and Sinai like scenes. The narrator invokes ancient biblical motifs with imagery of wasting plains and sacred guards. The tone is somber and apocalyptic focusing on emptiness and divine watch over distant rocks.
In a distant city two brothers Ralph and Boydell built twin houses for their families. After failed ventures their wealth vanished, causing turmoil between wives and husbands. Ralph’s humble, loving home with Lucy contrasts Boydell’s downfall into madness and asylum as the tale warns of prideful spending.
The text argues a child mirrors and absorbs every family impression from birth. It stresses the passive, receptive soul shaping morality through observed voice, gait, and manners. It suggests early impressions, even when unconscious, imprint future character and conduct. It questions the extent of parental influence on others.
A visitor describes daily life in the state penitentiary noting 724 prisoners including 13 women, 705 cells, and hospital capacity. The piece details ages, crimes, education levels, alcohol history, county representations, and the evolving moral lessons drawn from confinement life.
A garbled exchange features a wife speaking to a studious hogbeand and a reply about wishing to be a buck. The fragment includes quips on wishes and yearly renewal through an almanac, reflecting playful wordplay.
A fragment recalls Sir Joshua Reynolds being asked by a sitter about charging a high sum for a small portrait. The exchange hints at whether a few shillings or a larger fee justified the work and reputation.
A survey notes that daily papers print short items under personal headings. It cites a veteran revolutionary soldier’s burial, arrivals of local preachers or farmers, a report of someone’s death in a pit, and mentions of Hon. Mr Buncombe. An English lord travels beside Gol Pickle Slingebe.
The remark notes that when asked about becoming a temporal king in Palestine, Rothschild reportedly answered that he would rather be a Jew or a king of the Jews, highlighting a preference for identity over rulership.
Mary the commonest female name is deeply meaningful denoting exalted status. The list traces forms Maria Mariethe and others while pairing meanings with names such as Anne Ellen Lucy Rebecca Susan and Sophia. It blends etymology with descriptive traits for each feminine given name.
Hudson’s Bay Company allows eight ponds of buffalo mead as daily employee ration amid policy notes.
An essay on preventing consumption and related illnesses in England and Wales. It urges parents to protect children from chill and damp, provide ample sleep and exercise, feed wholesome foods, and especially emphasize generous milk consumption to support growth and future health.
A lawyer jokes a boarding house keeper with a riddle about keeping five hundred dollars and death. The keeper answers he would pray for another like him. The piece notes passions lead to faults while love makes us guilty of silliness, and ends with quips on grumbling and beauty.
The author argues civilization requires both spiritual and material growth, not just parts of human nature. Ancient Athens and Rome show splits between intellect and morality, while true progress uses all means provided by the Creator, uniting gospel lessons with fuller social and personal development. North British Review
A garbled excerpt from a protracted 18th or 19th century moral guide urges modest language, measured company, avoidance of malice, and courteous conversation. It emphasizes self-control, choosing good company, speaking with care, and valuing spare moments as opportunities for virtue, with scattered quotations about wisdom and fortune.
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