24 Jul 1851
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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1851
Page
1
A poetic 19th century style piece praising a waterfall named Falls of Trumbull. It depicts the cataract roaring over rocks, the lake and nearby cliffs, echoing nature’s music, and a call to behold the grand sight as a fitting scene for prayer. The verses celebrate the power and beauty of the falls and the surrounding landscape.
Wartime reminiscence recounts American militia deception near Rochester in 1814. A large British force misreads a small, ragtag American camp as real danger, fooled by feigned discipline and a faux army. The piece also notes shipbuilding, lumber law debates, and sentimental tributes to Lady Franklin.
An excerpt from the Christian Inquirer extols the home as the anchor of civilization and the sanctuary of conjugal family life. It argues that private dwellings nurture faith, virtue, and social well being, insisting that even if public institutions fall, homes must be spared and cherished. It lauds mothering as the core of moral influence and daily solace.
Ideals of Milton's liberty of mind and conscience are explored, contrasting political restraint with the luminous drive for universal truth. The piece traces Milton's stance against tyranny that stifles intellect and moral power, and notes how his early zeal for reform endures in spite of revolution and public trials. Also included are humorous meditations on Adam and Eve and a vignette about the English and Kaffir War reflecting colonial era perspectives.
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