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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1878
Page
2
A.V. Richards reports in Freeport Panrnal that the United States Treasury shows a reduction of 2 213 014 in the national debt during the month of March. The notice reflects a lighter financial obligation level for the federal government.
Judge Jameson denied a motion for a new trial for Chicago murderers Sherry and Connelly. They were sentenced to be hanged on June 21.
A Republican should never vote for a Democrat unless the Republican candidate is clearly unfit. The principle underpins party stability and power, acting as the foundation of its political strength.
The Marquis of Salisbury appointed Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in the British Cabinet, replacing the Earl of Derby who has resigned. The Queen's message urging army reserves was read in Parliament on Monday.
The United States Senate confirmed Sen. Glermmi W. Scofield of Pennsylvania to be Register of the Treasury. The appointment reportedly met with general favor, following the death of John Allison.
The death notices report the passing of two prominent Western figures: Willard C. Flagg of Madison County UL, former State Senator and President of the Illinois Farmers' Association, and General Silas A. Strickland, a leading Nebraska citizen.
Rhode Island is holding its annual state election today for state officers and the legislature. Governor Van Zandt is expected to be re elected. J V Barnaby is the Democratic candidate for governor, and the Nationals also have a ticket in the field.
A British navy vessel the Eurydice used as a training ship capsized and sank off the Isle of Wight on Sunday of last week while returning from the West Indies. About 329 aboard were on board when the disaster struck. 270 were trainees. Only two persons survived the wreck, leaving a devastating loss of life.
The report notes rising tension around Constantinople with fears of conflict between Russia and England. Austria abandons efforts for a powers conference while both Russia and England prepare intensively for potential war. The piece urges distinguishing fact from speculation to inform public judgment.
The editorial criticizes Senators Davis and Oglesby for vague positions. It argues Davis is a misfit nonentity and Oglesby has voiced opinions, yet may seek reelection by staying noncommittal. It urges a bold, outspoken senator the people demand for Illinois.
The piece notes mixed reaction to Senator Hower with Hayes papers criticizing it while others confirm the truth of the claim that Republican Senators are cowed. It lamentsCongressional timidity in defending personal views and resents party discipline suppressing dissent.
The Journal reports a Sterling Post Office controversy with Arkis and Burchminn facing defeat as Mrs. Smith defeats their charges. It notes AT Kins unconfirmed nomination and Burchnard’s suppression of accusations, while Senator Crosby’s role is recalled and the piece predicts political fallout before next March.
The Springfield Journal ridicules the state convention of the Nationals, arguing delegates misrepresented counties through skewed voting, yielding a thin 150 delegate body instead of 597. It lists a ticket: Treasurer E N Bates, Superintendent Frank H Hall, and Supreme Court and Appellate Court clerks across multiple counties and districts.
Thon B Gratz Brown of St Louis ex senator and ex governor and 1872 Democratic VP candidate has publicly signed a teetotal pledge and advocates strong legislative action to suppress the liquor traffic.
Fragmentary remarks argue Gen. Joan A Locan would not bow to the President or rebel allies if seated in the Senate. The speaker contends Locan’s voice would speak clearly, with integrity, contrasting Republican senators’ alleged submission to current administrations.
With General Ben Butler aiding, the contested Third Massachusetts District seat in the House of Representatives was decided in favor of Dean. Field had been seated at the session start on official credentials, but was ousted today by a one vote margin with Butler voting for Dean.
Reports from Illinois Ohio Indiana and Kentucky say the recent freeze damaged tender fruit buds and some wheat in spots. Overall dry weather limited harm, with many areas reporting an encouraging prospect for a fair crop unless another chill arrives. In parts of Kentucky wheat fields faced fly invasion threatening the crops.
A commentator dubbed Professor Couch releases April forecasts detailing seven storm periods of two to three days. The latest forecast spans March 27 to 20, threatening a continent wide disturbance and a May 5 to 6 quake along the Andean and Californian coasts. Each event allegedly includes a severe Pacific and Atlantic tidal surge.
The case of General Thomas Anderson, a persecuted member of the Louisiana Returning Board and Deputy Collector at New Orleans, ended Monday when the State Supreme Court refused a rehearing. Judge Whitaker, who presided over the lower court that convicted Anderson, ordered his release immediately. Anderson is now free as justice is finally seen to prevail.
The Egyptian commander at Varna refused the Sultan's evacuation order and was said to act under English influence. As the English fleet approached the Black Sea, speculation of a new movement arose, but Egyptian forces were transferred from Varna to the Asiatic coast of the Bosphorus.
The speaker warns that if the South can press for a 150 million subsidy while it controls one congressional chamber, it would press bolder demands with both houses and a Democratic president. the remark is offered for consideration in upcoming Congressional and Legislative elections.
The first class army and militia reserves in England consist of men with three years in the regular army or militia. The army reserve includes those who have seen service while the militia reserve comprises well trained veterans.
Georgia politician Alexander H Stephens has introduced a bill to expand the Supreme Court from nine to fifteen justices divided into five sections. The plan assigns specific case groups to each section, limits original jurisdiction, and requires full bench argument for certain appeals and treaties. Stephens has submitted the bill to the Justices who pledged an opinion.
London dispatches report Russian demand for British fleet to leave near Constantinople. Melikoff’s note to the Porte and Layard’s reply keep the fleet in place. Turks abandon Kavak. Serbians ordered to move toward Pristina and Albania. Anglo Russian war talk grows with press cautions.
In the House of Lords the question by Lord Hartington is noted as a circular from the British Government outlining its views on the current position of affairs. The Lord Chancellor then read the Royal Message to the House.
In Pleasant Valley editor notes discuss Lena as a bustling town during Grand Jury week with skedaddle fears, a liquor indict ment, and Rev Atchinson’s Red Ribbon movement. Reports praise Lena’s financial health, tame outgoings, street trades, and a two week school recess as March 25, 1878. Also mentions New Orleans political drama around Justice Anderson’s release, city militia, and cantata Esther at the Opera House with seats at Sanborn’s.
Washington correspondent reports Hill’s strong Senate defense of the sinking fund issue and Congress over corporate charters as a violation of contracts. It recounts tense Dean Field contest mechanics in the House, Speaker Randall’s decisive vote, and a bio sketch of Allison. Also covers a navy yard demonstration casting a 18 foot, 20,000 pound propeller for the Steamer Brooklyn with dramatic furnace effects.
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