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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1857

Page

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Fremont for President in 1860 and Wisconsin river disruption

The Daily Journal reports John C. Fremont leading in the 1860 presidential race with California as home state. A major rise on the Wisconsin river destroys railroad bridges on the Prairie Du Chien route, halting travel. Matsell, famed New York police chief, plans to move to Chicago. Pennsylvania bills authorize sale of its main public works line for seven and a half million dollars, with Pennsylvania Central Railroad expected to purchase at that price.

Wisconsin Prairo du Chien Matsell New York Police Chicago Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company

Foreign News Highlights From Asia and Europe

The Asia dispatch notes the Duchess of Gloucester, George Third’s last surviving daughter, died April 30. John Evelyn Dennison was elected Speaker of the House of Commons with no opposition. Lady Franklin funds an Aberdeen clipper for the search for her husband, under Captain McClintock. Reports suggest Palmerston may push a reform bill extending suffrage to learned professions and certain educated ranks. The Swiss Federal Council backs the Neufchatel settlement proposal. The Queen of Spain signals reconnection with Rome and Mexico’s apology and indemnity. Denmark’s king resists abdication pressure. The Whampoa governor sentences Chinese merchants to death for trade with the English. The London money market remains unchanged. News notes several regional papers changing hands and editorials urging private executions to end. Kansas emigration rises with plans for Free State towns, mills, and new settlements, plus land auctions and mining prospects.

Duchess of Gloucester George Third John Evelyn Dennison House of Commons Franklin McClintock Palmerston Federal Council of Switzerland Neufchatel Spain Rome Mexico Denmark Whampoa London James Melfenry and Co Liverpool

Old Revolutionary Finds Solemn Night Homeward Tale

An aged revolutioner recalls a dark night return from Widow Bemis' house after her daughter Sally said he need not visit again. The moment stands as the most solemn hour he ever witnessed.

Bemis Sally

Passion as the Vehicle of Persuasion in Rhetoric

The passage asserts that passions are the sole persuaders and act as a natural art with infallible rules, claiming that a simple man guided by passion can be more persuasive than the most eloquent speaker without it. It frames emotional intensity as a universal and powerful rhetorical force.

la Nock Arucauld

An Old Gent Dabbles in Stats on Life Insurance

An elderly man who studied statistics all his life says he has heard of only one woman who insured her life. He explains this by noting the single question asked of applicants prior to policy approval, "What is your age?"

E. M. Wells Chicago Freeport Emmert & Burrell Moore & Dakin James Clarke James Clark Atu A& HM OOKER West Randolph Street

Emigrant Aid Company Draws 2000 Applications

The Emigrant Aid Company under Mr Thayer reports receiving about two thousand applications from as many families seeking migration to Virginia.

Thayer Emigrant Aid Company Virginia

Unknown Mare Killeep near Cottage Hill

An unknown mare was run over on the Chicago and Burlington Railroad near Cottage Hill a few days ago. She died from injuries after being struck, and the details of her identity remain unascertained. The notice notes the mare’s height, color, attire, and age range.

Chicago & Burlington’r. R Cottage Hill Aince

Accompanying the Above Was Alright Gold Dollar

A heartfelt note accompanies a gold dollar sent as a gift with thanks. The writers express joy and gratitude, wishing the couple future happiness and enduring joy equal to the coin sent.

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