19 May 1859
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1859
Page
1
The poem prays at late hour for guidance to craft a lay about grain and fruit, noting worms fate and not harming birds which sing in cadence. Birds warn of the Ice king approaching as winter deepens and nights grow long, prompting flight from the cold.
The essay argues that Napoleon III defends Sardinia and Italy against Austrian encroachment, tracing Austria's centuries of influence in Lombardy Venice Tuscany Parma and Modena. It links Italian independence to broader European peace and notes fashion discourse follows separate social critique.
The text argues that human nature, created good, served as the medium for divine revelation and salvation. It cites Adam and Christ as examples of true human nature while linking the origin of sin to depravity and the first temptation that affected humanity.
Fragmentary passage argues that cheerfulness stems from wise conduct and noble actions. It quotes Douglas Jerrold on greatness being earned through long effort, though the text is garbled and partial.
A reflective piece argues that many people mistake the world as inherently defective. It describes life as a theater of pain with joy seen as illusive and happiness as a fragile, unattainable ideal. It warns that some fear happiness, believing universal evil overrides all that seems good, and God as stern judge.
Matthew Henry urges that true honor comes from seeking God not honor for itself. Mercy long awaited feels more precious when it arrives and the faithful should trust prayers filed in heaven even if answer is delayed. Those seeking the Word must pursue it and leaders of repentance must live seriously and mortify the flesh.
The excerpt discusses friendship as tested by adversity, noting that many who flattered the wealthy vanish when fortune fades. It contrasts false attachments with true friends who endure, citing benevolence and quiet affection as real ties. The text also mentions a hurricane imagery and a humorous broker quip about stock quotes and a prince remark.
A veteran lament recounts a father who, on a festive day, rejoiced with his children as wine flowed. Within a month by drink, the family deteriorated. the father’s tears cried for missing offspring, and the final line notes all have died.
A four day London stay among a small party yields mutual impressions of English social traits. Despite playful remarks on cockney speech, the party notes English kindness hospitality and cordiality toward Americans. They conclude English pride in their country is well founded and evident to visitors, even as some claim of national superiority persists.
A collection of micro anecdotes and maxims ranging from a French regretful oath about life to a witty dentist tale. It cites Manton on sermons about Psalm 119 and a country squire thwarting a neighbor’s view, finishing with lines on time and wisdom.
The excerpt blends domestic instructions on stain removal candy making and fertilizing with a jumble of 19th century Ohio laws. It mentions lamp oil remedies, molasses candy, and clover powdering, then shifts to legislative items about county treasurers militia taxes land patents and school land sales with names such as WILLIAM B. WOODS and MARTIN WELKER. The text intertwines practical tips with formal statutes and repeals.
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