05 Sep 1850
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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1850
Page
1
A poetic two part piece titled To My Mother and The Home of my Childhood. It expresses longing to return to a mother’s embrace and admiration for Field towns, mountains, and Mohawk River scenery with vivid eighteenth century style. The dated notes cite Aug 24 1550 and Aug 25 1850 with Place names Mainfield Plainfield and Ena.
An aged widow begs six dollars to pay overdue rent as Lavater recalls Christ’s command to share. He hesitates, realizing he cannot spare his two dollars, and asks her if she has any other help, while reflecting on stewardship and charity in a moral test.
A narrator recounts a temptation to withhold aid from a poor widow and the wife’s plea for generosity. He frees six dollars, keeps a vow to avoid hypocrisy, and writes that true charity requires action. The tale closes with reflections on conscience and mercy.
A long critique argues Grand Jury secrecy breeds injustice and corruption. It urges replacing with open public investigations, broader citizen service, and ending jury exemptions tied to property. The author quotes judges and cites Britain and state practices to push major legal reforms.
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