Wednesday November 30th Some what nice today ~ ~ ~ Thursday December 1st 1853 Cold and cloudy. Was also ~
~ ~ Article Glued over Upper Portion of Text 1. FRIENDSHIP2
- The union of ( ) and affection existing between two generous and magnamious
minds. It fears no storm and grows stronger by age, grows and thrives
in the rich soil of a refined and cultivated heart, and is the bond
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Friday December the 2nd 1853 Cloudy, appearance of snow. Got my match friend again. But the ladies will come for her brown. Constancy2 Constancy, show gem so bright; Constancy, show brightest gem, Constancy, show brightest gem; Time3
The ring you gave, the kiss
you gave The ring is broken, and by whom Yes each and all are wholly
changed. I will now move my |
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Saturday December 3rd 1853 This has been a very cold day - very windy tonight. It was one of those delightful mornings in the month of June that as I was returning from my morning ride I beheld in the road which connects the main road and my country retreat - impressions in the dust as if some aged person had passed from where the stage stopped at the gate - down toward my domical4, also small impressions which I imagine to be shoes of some fair ( ) -after a few pleasant moments had passed in reflection I found myself at the door of my father's ( ). I soon enquired as to who the visitors were and found to my utter surprise and gratification that and Uncle and two cousins5 had arrived and the name of one caused a considerable emotion within. I not only loved the name but the lovely creature herself and to such a degree that to pass through life without one that for her heart and hand would be strange and singled indeed. I soon entered and bid them the time of day in as affectionate language as possible. But at once I sundered to wonder in argument for I thought perhaps my sight in eyes deceived me. But now the object I so much loved was constantly before me I felt encouraged and soon found the flame which I often endeavor to qwell busting forth from within, with an increased vigor and vivacity. I gased with thoughtful admiration at the being of uncontrollable love. I have been engaged this evening in writing an account of my life to the ( ). More news, grand indeed, a pre concested plan. ( ) don't she feel sorry. Be ( ) in future if she can get one of this differently. As it's now 12 o'clock I would retire. |
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Tuesday December the 6th 1853 Arose at six, a cloud day, felt rather unwell for want of sleep - slept from ½ past 3 to ½ past 4. Did not go to prayers. Effenger requested one to accompany him in the country. I walked out to Miss Neal's and left him. I then proceeded to the farm house. I had Miss Maggie's company and the 2 hours passed by very agreeably - quite a delightful visit - no sleep visited my eyes. I would have spent some two hours more with her. But I had promised to return at 8. Certain and it was quite difficult to make my departure. I returned to room ½ past 8. Dave Hunter, my companion. As I am somewhat inclined to sleep - ( ) may go to the _ the. It's now eleven. Wednesday December 7th 1853 "R.L" A beautiful day. Prof. Johnson not at home yet. Visit of the society "Room L" from Rob J Hicherson. 4 of us intend boarding at ( ). Promissed 5.6. Prof Marshall and Dr. Collins called and I about 9 o'clock - found us in - and when I am out they can mark to their hearts content for I can sue for marks. Now as it's after eleven I shall retire and hope to dream. Original Poem(?)8 Friendship above all ties does
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Thursday December the 8th 1853 A lovely day overhead. Johnson
no come. Ben Asbogas discontinued his boarding at Wineks Home to Miss
Egulfs. Saw Meiss ( ) and Nealie as I was on my way to tea at ( ). Dave
and I walked out as far as Mr. Stayman's. I stopped at Nealie's on my
return. Mr Boones and Monroe were anxiously waiting at the door for
an entrance very soon. S. and Annie arrived - I was dispatched for Mollie
and Maggie and met them about 50 yards from the gate. Mr. ( ) came in
during the earl part of the evening spent an hour and left. The town
clock has just struck 12 o'clock. Our intention was to visit Mr. Slayman's
tonight but no go. The evening was spent in quite agreeable awareness
to all very lively - many played. Got my hair pulled awfully - struck
my head against Miss Maggies accidently. At 10 the performance closed.
I had the exquisite pleasure of walking (crossed out section). Me +
Maggie spent a few moments in the cold room at ( ) then departed. Our
walk was a delightful one. The moon shine down in its gorgeous kinde
and the air seemed to coincide, not to cold. I found Effenger in his
room, he had just arrived from Rev Wicks party. Now my days remarks
over - 1 o'clock is just approaching then I bid all and affectionate
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Friday December 9th 1853 This has been a beautiful day - although a little cold. Books - 4"Shwoors cousin Dave, and myself walked out by Mr. Linis to the Garrisons. The place is ( ). Did not study any this afternoon or at night. Prof. Wentworths lecture consisted of experiments entirely. Electricity - received a shock. Shaved off all the hair on my face. Did not go to prayers. After tea walked out to see Miss Mollie. Yorbest came very soon after my arrival. Collins just soon went in his room. Almost 12 oclock. He certainly keeps late hours. Mrs Pifer was at (several inked out words). But in other words just even the fiend. Quite a lively night. S.(smoked) Segar. But the difficulty was to Rufich a few would go out. I left about 11 o. My thoughts were many whilst walking home I was delighted with my walk so pleasure. I ask no company nor do I desire to manifest that ( ) spent. That reigns supreme in the winds of some of my fellow students. The wealth I possess shall never be made known. Let others do as they please. For me, I will act and do as my feelings and will never strive to make a show of wealth as some do when they really do no possess much. Honesty the best of policy. My father has much still its not mine, yet and no one knows my thoughts. L.S. 12 oclock. Retired at ½ past 1 oclock to night. |
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Saturday December 10th 1853 A beautiful day, arose at a late hour - ½ past 7. I have quite a severe cold. The sun shine bright in my old
Kentucky home10, 2" They hunt no more for the possum
and the coon, 3" The head must bow and the back
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A Life on the Ocean Wave11 (by Epes Sergent 1813-1880) Footnote: The words of 'A Life on the Ocean Wave!' were presented to the composer, Henry Russell, by Epes Sergent after they had been rejected by a publisher. Russell, an Englishman by birth, was seeking his fortune in America and took the manuscript of the poem into a Broadway music store where, in his own words: "I was invited into a back room where there was a capital piano. I hummed an air or two, ran my fingers over the keys, then stopped, feeling baffled; suddenly an idea struck me and presently touching the keys with a confident exclamation, that bright little air rang out which is now so well known." A life on the ocean wave! Once more on the deck I stand The land is no longer in view, Oft in the Stilly Night Footnote: (by Sarah Brightman)12 Oft in the stilly night |
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3 Unidentified poem. Possibly self-written?
4 Letitia Elizabeth Landon (1802-1838), aka, Mrs. Maclean, poetess published in the Literary Gazettewhile still a youth. This excerpt which Allen labels "Time" was part of the Gazette Poetry, listed under "Songs" in 1823. (http://www.shu.ac.uk/schools/cs/landon/index.html)
5 Lat. jus domicilii, right of habitation, residence
7 Gallipolis was a established as a French town in Ohio in 1790. Page from an known book. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ohc/history/path/places/gallipolis.shtml
8 Subsequent page from the same unknown book as on page 17.
10 "My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!" was adopted by Kentucky as its state song in 1928. It was written by Stephen Foster in 1853 and is said to have been inspired by a visit to Federal Hill, the Bardstown home of his Rowan cousins.
11 by Epes Sergent (1813-1880)
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