Calpurnia dreamed that Caesar was being stabbed to death and that the fountains spewed his blood (If I remember correctly) Caesar just thought Calpurnia was paranoid and wanted to still go to the Senate meeting but he stayed home to humor Calpurnia.
It refers to "Supreme Judge" when talking about intentions, and ends with firm reliance "divide providence." The Independent states now have power because they're separated from England.
I believe that Braxton hicks is possibly another term for contractions