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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-01-26 -- 1861-01-28
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Satur. 26 Staid at Mayor Sherfey's till about 9 o'clock P.M. and then left for town road part of the way with Mr. [?] Chambers. Attended Court and heard a good plea by Mr. Lindley. Was present at the Teacher's Association and had a very interesting meeting. Mr. Nesselrode was present and gave us a lecture on Analysis. Considerable excitement was manifested in regard to the taking of arms by a democratic mob. I slept at Mr. Peasely's Sund. 27 I examined "The N. Star S-house", it is about as fine a school-house, as there is in the county and it is appropriately arranged for a school. I attend for the first time in my life a Quaker (i.e. Friend's) meeting; it produce a very curious feeling upon me, to see them all sit so quietly for more than an hour, and then to observe their motions and behavior; but as they began to speak they seemed to feel what they said, and used very flurid language, women and men seem to have equal privileges in speaking and in conducting the exercises; I was very well pleased with the meeting. Came home tired and hungry this afternoon. Mond. 28 Had a very interesting school to day. Went to the center this evening in order to hear Mr. Woodhouse, but was disappointed because he did not come. Very cold tonight
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Satur. 26 Staid at Mayor Sherfey's till about 9 o'clock P.M. and then left for town road part of the way with Mr. [?] Chambers. Attended Court and heard a good plea by Mr. Lindley. Was present at the Teacher's Association and had a very interesting meeting. Mr. Nesselrode was present and gave us a lecture on Analysis. Considerable excitement was manifested in regard to the taking of arms by a democratic mob. I slept at Mr. Peasely's Sund. 27 I examined "The N. Star S-house", it is about as fine a school-house, as there is in the county and it is appropriately arranged for a school. I attend for the first time in my life a Quaker (i.e. Friend's) meeting; it produce a very curious feeling upon me, to see them all sit so quietly for more than an hour, and then to observe their motions and behavior; but as they began to speak they seemed to feel what they said, and used very flurid language, women and men seem to have equal privileges in speaking and in conducting the exercises; I was very well pleased with the meeting. Came home tired and hungry this afternoon. Mond. 28 Had a very interesting school to day. Went to the center this evening in order to hear Mr. Woodhouse, but was disappointed because he did not come. Very cold tonight
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