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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1873
Page
3
A famished narrator recalls a days long ago when he, a drunken father, met Billy a noble boy in an alley. Through violence and guilt he reforms by Billys steadfast love, workers, and church, leading to a legal career and family life with Nora and Billys children.
A Derby Pennsylvania merchant bought a bulldog to guard his shop at night. The dog attacked the owner when the door opened, prompting gunfire and destruction of barrels and kegs during a weeklong siege. The establishment reopened only after paying twice the dog’s price to take it away. Dogs have no more charms for that man.
Across Atlantic journals debated Plantemour's supposed near comet approach. Donati and Florence authorities weigh in, but Plantemour from Geneva says he never discovered a comet, ending the panic. The episode boosts curiosity about space while confirming no celestial visitor is imminent. An American paper notes a Burlington Iowa boy leading home his drunk parent, a sight slowed by mutual inebriation.
Henry Ward Beecher notes a tale of a revival preacher who prayed for the removal of infidels by death and asks whether such a stance has biblical support. He contrasts gentler Christian mercy with zealots and cites Jesus rebuking the desire to destroy opponents. Theodore Parker is mentioned regarding similar outspoken wishes.
The text extols unwavering faith and persistent prayer, arguing that belief awakens in humanity a divine spark. It asserts that all people pray at times and receive divine help, with faith growing from cautious trust to miraculous power through spiritual gifts and steadfast determination.
The Sinai moral code remains authoritative through prophets Christ and apostles. The second Pentecost is an enduring inheritance for the Church, destined to be poured out more in the latter days. Christian love flourishes when piety is visible in actions, not hidden in dogma.
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