28 Jun 1855
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1855
Page
1
A fragmentary verse describes stern winter wrapping the world in ice. The speaker observes a figure whose beauty fades to pale as ice forms on the forehead. White foam and frozen altar imagery evoke awe before a higher, timeless presence.
In a rambling Ireland legend, Saint Kevin tests King O Toole with a magical goose. The goose earns the king extra land, Saint Kevin reveals his saintly identity, and the tale ends with the king's death and the saint's guardianship of the goose's memory.
A reflection on French politeness as a civilizing art. The author contrasts Parisian urbany with English manners, praising the French gentleman for attentive hospitality, refined tact, and self-control. He notes both risks of flattery and the deeper cultivation of mind and heart behind gracious manners.
A critique of how society defines respectability by heredity wealth and fashion. It argues true worth lies in duty and character, not lineage or money, and condemns hollow displays by the wealthy and the prideful. It contrasts noble deeds with ostentatious status symbols.
The text discusses phrenology as a practical science tied to physiology, defending it against charges of fatalism and arguing minds are shaped by real mechanisms. It then revives ancient Chinese tales of Pwankoo, depicting him as a colossal creator whose body formed natural features and elements, reflecting myths of origin and cosmology.
A garbled note hints that every man has a price, with some appraiser paid and many returns dishonored due to lack of funds. The text suggests a moral exchange driven by financial need and personal honor, though details are unclear.
The Philadelphia Bulletin correspondent describes the challenge of eating on a vessel during storms. A dining passenger must grip plate and glass to avoid spills while dodging flying dishes and keeping balance. The piece quips that a man who can dine in a storm can live well anywhere.
A humorous critique notes a small book titled Never Too Late to Learn overclaiming accuracy about daily mistakes. The reviewer mocks the text for pedantic corrections, highlighting quirks like January versus Jennivery and Febbivery, and imagines etiquette guidance on words such as sparagus and oystersauce.
The saying notes that flourishing arts appear in times of virtue, military prowess fuels art, liberal arts thrive under virtue, and voluptuous tastes rise as virtue declines. It frames a cycle linking moral strength to cultural expression across eras.
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