Republican County Convention Returns to 1868 Details
The document lists numerous towns and wards in a Republican county convention plan dated April 11 1868. It names individuals by ward and town, set wards for caucuses on April 25 with locations and times across Freeport Winslow Silver Creek West Point Lena Erin Lancaster Kent Waddams Florence Harlem Oneco Ridott Rock Run Rock Grove and More, plus secretary R. LirrLe and organizing committee.
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United States
Dixon
Freeport
Buckeye
Dakota
Orin
Florence
Harlem
Tafferson
Kent
Lancaster
Loran
Oncco
Ridott
Rock Run
Rock Grove
Silver Creek
Winslow
Waddams
West Point
Central Committee
Blanchard
I. B. Hinkley
J. W. Pickard
Erin
Robert Young
I. N. Mallory
Wm. Cox
Geo
Devore
David Jones
Shinkle
Wm. Heard
Jas
Musser
Oneco
J. W. Loveland
J. Davis
Wm. Boyd
Silas Kelster
A. T. Green
T.K. Greenwood
J.M Bailey
Russell Hays
Jefferson
van Brocklin
H.V. Ankeny
Chatryman
R. LirrLe
Tfreeport
Court Mouse
Pennsylvania
J. M. Bailey
M. Winslow
E. Hunt
Barry's
Weat Point
New Stone
Lena
Eleroy
Young
Wingart
P. AL
McConnell’s Grove
Soldiers' Monument Appointments Meet to Promote Subscriptions
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Stephenson County Soldiers' Monument Association on April 14, 1868 a resolution urged holding series of public meetings to foster support and subscriptions for a monument. The committee named Gen Atkins Col Turner Hon John H Addams Major W J MeKim Hon J M Bailey Major I C Lawyer Hon H C Burchard Hon A D Megham C O Shuler Col Elmer H Green and others to attend and address gatherings and form sub committees and canvassers at each meeting. By order of the Executive Committee, John H Addams, President, S O Atkins, Secretary. Freeport, March 14, 1868.
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Stephenson County Soldiers’ Monument Association
Stephenson Young
D. Atkins
Cot. T. Turner
John H.addams
W. J. MeKim
J. M. Bailey
I. C. Lawyer
H. C. Burchard
A. D. Megham
C.O. Shuler
Elmer H. Green
John H. Addams
Atkins
Freeport
Illinois Proposes State Day Of Fasting In 1868
The document records Governor Oglesby urging Illinois to set aside January 16, 1868 as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer. It notes the nation’s sorrow after emancipation efforts and calls for public observance before God, with official signatures from Governor Oglesby and Secretary Sharon Tyndale.
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United States
Illinois
The Martyr President Abraham Lincoln Tribute
A historic note extols Abraham Lincoln as God’s noblest work and a martyr for liberty. It lauds him as brave, wise, good, and undaunted in disaster, promising a grateful nation will honor his name and perpetuate his principles.
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Abraham Lincoln
Anniversary of Lincoln’s Death Provocation of Humiliation Day
The piece notes Governor Oglesby proclaims a city of humiliation and prayer on Lincoln’s death anniversary, while discouraging rejoicing. It condemns Democrats for recalling the assassination with mixed sentiment and urges loyal citizens to memorialize the martyrs and exact vengeance in memory of the president.
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Lincoln
Oglesby
Bulletin
Copperhead
North
Telegraph
Democrat Party
Democratic Party
Official returns of city election results
The Official. Vote. Below we give the official returns of the city election. The result as stated in last weeks paper was the election of the Democratic ticket, with only two exceptions, by majorities ranging from 2 to 173. The names of the Republican candidates are in italics.
Washburne praised as steadfast public servant in Congress
Editorial tribute lauds Elihu B. Washburne for eight terms in the House, praising his integrity, opposition to corruption, and steadfast commitment to economical government. It notes his enduring popularity with the public, calls for renomination, and contrasts his conduct with other politicians, while urging continued service for the nation.
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Washburne
Congress
Elihu B. Washburne
First Meeting On Soldier's Monument Fund Held At Andrews Mills
A first meeting in a fundraising series for a soldier's monument was held at Andrew's Mills in Temperance Hall. Gen Atkins and Hon J M Bailey spoke to a good turnout. $193.00 pledged plus township support of $500.00, with Major Timm active on the Executive Committee. Further meetings followed in Winslow and other towns with varied attendance and pledges. The effort aims to honor brave dead and sustain patriotic civic effort across the region.
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Andrew’s Mills
Temperance Hall
George Devores
Atkins
J. M. Bailey
Loran
Timm’s
Winslow
Winslow Brass Band
Gen. Atkins
Mr. Smith
Wim. Cox
Phil. Sweeley
Orangeville
Athens
Major
Oneco
Flint
New Pennsylvania
Cedarville
Robe
Waddams
Addams
Capt. Reil
Buckeye
Impeachment Trial Boosts Constitution Over Party
Washington April 10 1968 editorials urge Congress to seize power from President Johnson, defend the Constitution, and condemn his alleged usurpations. The piece calls the impeachment a matter of national justice, not party interest, and predicts a Senate verdict against the President.
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Washington
Entror
Presiz
Brest
Stanton
Washsingtont Intelligencer
America
AlMeult
Johnson
Curtiss
High Court of Impéachiment
Redeht
Senate
United States
Republican Party
Congress
Caesar
Judas
End of the Freerom JourNal Volume Twelve Issues
The Freerom JourNal ends its 12th volume under exclusive management. Editors acknowledge imperfections yet note a larger subscription base, claiming overall reader approval. Delays in finishing the new press push back planned improvements to issue number two of the upcoming volume on the 29th.
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Freerom JourNal
City Tax Warrants Linked to Treasury Shortfall
When the tax warrants now with the Collector are collected and paid into the Treasury the city balance sheet will show a large decrease in favor of the city.
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