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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1878
Page
3
The text mocks social fealty and club ties, noting Sabbath-keepers upset by a fellow joining the Turners while another did the same. A quip from Lord Dundreary about birds of a feather gathering no moss closes the fragment.
E B Washburne declares he will not seek the U S Senate and will retire from public life. The scene likely features a heated contest between Hon John A Logan and Hon R J Oglesby as the new political dynamic unfolds.
The piece argues against the notion that Democrats won by Republicans locating at Burckhardt’s district ring master office. It suggests other reasons for the election result and dismisses the idea that people tire of his influence. The tone is skeptical and rhetorical.
General Atkins, chief of staff, publicly accuses his rival of trying to force the JOURNAL office purchase. He dismisses the Postmaster and ring as poor bidders and recalls a past failed bid to buy a column for a week. He says they cannot bluff or buy silence.
SD Atkins is renewed as Postmaster for four years amid a storm of charges. The General lauds his confirmation in a budget editorial while critics accuse Burcuano associates of scheming for re election. Polk ousted as Doorkeeper. Field defeats Shields, highlighting party fault lines and Hayes era tensions.
In a clash over post office control, Atkins and Burci ardo’s Freeport bureau of public opinion blasts Burci ard and Richards. The Carroll County Gazette challenges false charges and defends Atkins, claiming the Journal sought to derail his renomination and expose alleged misconduct while denying any proper postal affairs objections. Strong names and districts cited as evidence.
The Inter Ocean noted several probable candidates including Ki H. McClellan of Jo Daviess James Shaw of Whiteside Maj R M A Hawk of Carroll Ed Warner of Whiteside and J M Bailey of Stephenson with possible additions from Ogle. The Freeport Journey notes questions about renomination rather than outright certainty.
Jon James Shaw of Mt Carroll and ex Senator McClellan of Galena are favorites for Congress. Both would fill the bill to constituents’ satisfaction. Burchard’s retirement to private life is seen as foregone, except by the ring members.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that California has shipped and processed 216,500 tons of wheat and flour, with European berthing totaling 10,000 to 17,000 tons, bringing season totals to 233,500 tons. Oregon receipts total 39,900 tons, leaving an estimated exportable California 1877 crop at 192,500 tons and future exportable stock not to exceed 20,000 tons.
Voters create a four Democrat two Republican council aiming to put partisan politics aside. Officials’ salaries and labor prices have been reduced to reflect modern times as the city seeks honest governance. Citizens praise the new council for pursuing only the city’s best interests and anticipate smoother operations and better legislation.
The journal commends General Atkins for remaining in office through his commission and hopes he stays sober, praising efforts by temperance groups and friends to reclaim him from alleged drunken habits. If replaced by a sober man, the paper says it would be a public benefit and the fight over the post office is concluded.
The article reports ongoing diplomatic tensions between England and Russia with war feared yet avoidable. Parliament debates the European crisis as Beaconsfield, Northcote, and Salisbury back government policy while Derby warns of minimal neutral aid from Germany in war. Gladstone pushes a conference, and Russia’s position shifts as Gortchakoff delays reply until British counter proposals are ready. The Sultan asks when Russia will pull troops. Grand Duke Nicholas cites the British fleet.
In a renewed address the JOURNAL asserts its stance against corrupt practices and influences in the Post Office conflict. The piece defends past actions as defensive and declares confidence that their position will be vindicated in time.
Telegrams from Washington report President assures Mrs E E Smith will not be removed from the city post office. She has served faithfully, expanded mail reception with new boxes, and hopes her term ends with peace. But later notes suggest Patterson’s name still not withdrawn and a month of uncertainty ahead for candidates.
Electa E Smith of Sterling recounts a Washington inquiry that found no fault in her conduct after a local accuser portrayed misconduct. She details tampered post office letters, West Liberty visit with Mr Law, affidavits, and accusations against Joseph M Patterson seeking to unseat her as postmaster.
A religious reflection argues charity surpasses faith and hope as the greatest virtue. It asserts God does not hope or believe but loves, since He knows all things and possesses all. The piece cites Religious Telescope on the pre eminence of love in moral principles.
The report details Hale’s speech condemning Democratic patronage in the House and accusing it of corruption. Baker proposes censuring the Doorkeeper while keeping the post, with a ban on Democratic pressure for positions. Polk’s removal nears as a Democratic caucus plans a new nominee.
The late election produced a tied new Board of Supervisors across towns Jefferson Loran Rock Run Lancaster Harlem Erin Kent West Point Waddams Buckeye Dakota Rock Grove Oneco Winslow with varying party lines. Each town names clerks assessors collectors and highway commissioners while Denver reports the death of Hon H Hunt with funeral details and bar meeting plans for Arapahoe County.
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