Notable Pledge of Freedom and National Anthem Verse
A patriotic poem echoes the resolve of freemen to defend homeland and justice. It invokes victory peace and divine aid while praising the flag and the land of the free and home of the brave.
14 Jul 1875
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1875
Page
1
A patriotic poem echoes the resolve of freemen to defend homeland and justice. It invokes victory peace and divine aid while praising the flag and the land of the free and home of the brave.
After an orchestrated wedding in peacetime, Maguelonne travels from her home with her brothers to join Prince Herbert. Along the road misfortune strikes: brothers depart, her family perishes or is captured, and she endures storms and hardship before arriving at a solemn palace where Herbert waits. A hermit hidden in the forest is revealed, guiding her toward a joyful reunion. The family’s trials culminate in a triumphant reunion and festive return.
A long reminiscence recalls Hank Johnson once a loafer, now wealthy, hosting a grand reunion at Johnsons Tower where pride and boast lead to a drunken brawl. A traveling West friend returns in violence, then Civil War scenes unfold with charged skirmishes, artillery, and captures tied to generals and battles, as a veteran recounts era events and gun fixtures.
A reader recounts Civil War actions at Chickamauga, arguing Bragg overstated his forces, Longstreet’s men were spotted near Ringgold, and Granger’s Reserve Corps entered the battle. The letter also includes a lengthy excerpt on lightning rods from a French commission and references to American inquiries into protecting powder magazines.
The site where General Warren fell at the Battle of Bunker Hill was later marked by a small column on a brick pedestal. A granite monument erected in Charlestown in 1794 replaced the old column which stood about ten feet high with a Tuscan jar on top. The inscribed pedestal honored Major General Joseph Warren, killed June 17, 1775, and noted Charlestown’s early history from 1628 and its rebuilding after the 1775 burning.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.