05 Jan 1857
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1857
Page
1
Freeport town patrons will hear Professor Foster from Dixon Collegiate Institute speak at Plymouth Hall this evening on chemistry and the natural sciences.
Congressional proceedings published today show Mr Wasilwuryn vindicating his assertion about the Pierce Resolution. The Illinois Register and Galena Courier are compelled to eat their words for not publishing it. They face the same position as the Jacksonville Sentinel and the Vreeport Bulletin.
The article outlines a plan to publish a full account of Freeport's commerce in 1856. It requests local merchants to compile and submit yearly trade totals across many goods, promising to publish the data to boost the city's business prospects and central trading position.
State items note manufacturing growth in Ogle County with Frank discussions on local industry. An accident injures A O Campbell in Byrom. another worker in West Grove sustains leg injuries. Jenny Lind potatoes impress, a Tadies Fair in Girard nets 250 dollars. A Decatur pistols incident cripples a man. Paris Edgar County gun mishap kills a man. Equestrian fair proposed for Chicago. Dr Jeter from Marion County ill, may miss session start. Jail construction bids invited.
Marshall county jail in Tacon proposed as two stories brick and stone with six cells and living quarters for the jailer. Catalogue of Timois College Jacksonville lists 94 students this year with 1 senior, 1 junior, 9 sophomores, 86 freshmen, and 15 preparatory. next commencement on June 18, 1857. Reports hog disease near Charleston Coles County and Kansas relief donations from Mendota. Byron Illinois praised as thriving with two hotels and shops. Illinois aims to reduce state debt and join ranks of paying states. Legislative banquet planned in Chicago with delegates named.
In Chicago on the 8th dressed hogs held firm at 6.25 to 6.50 for packing and 6.37 for mess pork. New York on the 2nd quoted dressed hogs quiet at 5.50 to 8.50 and mess pork at 10.37. Alton sold 500 hogs at 6.10 including butcher’s bonus. Freeport noted dressed hogs at 4.50 to 5.00.
Correction notes that Wisconsin’s electoral vote was cast for Fremont and Dayton, reflecting the will of the state's voters. The earlier claim of a non counted vote is deemed an error.
Our Omnibus reports a new seamless bag manufactory started at Cleveland with a daily capacity of 1,000 to 1,500. Other notes include the death of Jacob Saldeman of Harrisburg, late president of the Harrisburg Bank, and a batch of child settlement work led by Mr Tracey of the New York Destitute Children's Aid Society heading west for permanent homes. Nashville reports slave excitement over, Louisville reports fewer meetings allowed. Massachusetts Governor Gardner refuses to pardon Coburn for the Sumner assault. Mormon missionary Elder Pratt tours Cincinnati explaining doctrine. A bill to grant negroes equal witness rights passes Iowa Senate. A 250-pound deer killed near Carlinville. Tuckerman on trial in Boston for embezzlement. Rufus Choate counsel. Joliet marble touted as rival to Meront. Deposit described as inexhaustible.
An advertisement extols Hurley’s Sarsaparilla as a trusted remedy for many ailments from skin eruptions to consumption. It claims a long tested reputation, broad success in thousands of cases, and permanent relief when persevered with.
City Council met with Mayor presiding and roll call. Petitions for liquor licenses granted to Lester Barker and William Hay. Mayor submitted bond reports and loan for fire department. bonds issued to Richardson and Annieman Co. for engines. Alderman Putnam named to audit bonds. several bills approved. street grading funds authorized. council adjourned.
In Fairfield County and Glastonbury trials a prolific sheep breed yields large litters, rapid growth, and fine meat. A seven month quarter of lamb, raised on pasture with no grain, impressed critics with sweet juicy high flavor, suggesting strong market potential and warranting broader adoption. Llomestead.
Washington reports deny a Dred Scott ruling conclusion and note Lamblin’s resignation. Clayton named Consul to Moscow. Kansas nominations pending. Lecompte’s supporters plan a challenge to his removal. Maine’s Clifford tipped for Cabinet. Tariff plan delayed. Washburne exposes Democratic suppression of the Cincinnati resolution. Soule return seen as political bankrupt. Louisiana slave unrest cited with unverified reports of hangings. Governor King inaugurated in Baton Rouge with large crowd.
It is proposed to hold a grand jubilee at Springfield soon, tied to the election of the Republican State ticket.
The Rochester Advertiser profiles James McClure, longtime practical miller for Hos Tuomas Krivsdat in Rochester. McClure has served over 41 years, never missed a day, and kept perfect watch punctuality. The mill ground up to 400,000 bushels in a year and roughly seven million bushels since he joined.
A Tennessee paper reports Senator Bell faces about $10,000 loss amid an insurrection panic. In his absence four of his negroes were hanged by a local court and five more by a mob, with little to no evidence implicating them.
The French sufferers who lost property by the bombardment of Greytown are forcing the issue, aiming to compel France to address their claims and push the matter toward settlement with the government.
A quoted remark attributes to Horace Greeley that the nation remains free and a man need not use common sense unless he possesses it, reflecting on personal responsibility and liberty in public discourse.
Year Young America implies boldness. EF M Wells of Chicago pursued a lung remedy, tested on himself for hereditary consumption, leading to Wells' Percal Syrup of Wild Cherry praised as a popular lung cure. Also promoted is Woood's Harm Restorative, a tonic claim to restore gray hair.
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