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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1873
Page
3
The Freeport Journal condemns General Canby’s murder and attacks peace commissioners while urging hardline Indian policy. It discusses James A. Garfield returning back pay, debating his honesty and criticizing Congress for pay practices and public duty.
A long, partisan reflection on New Haven’s alleged betrayal of Republican aims in Connecticut politics, recounting past defeats and current consequences. The piece credits New Haven with steering the state toward division, affecting nominations for governor and senator, and notes Republican vengeance follows the quarrel. Arabic names appear in a signed civic notice and candidate letters, dated 1875.
Full report details the Modoc attack on the Peace Commission at the lava beds near Tule Lake. Gen Canby, Dr Thomas, and Meacham wounded. Capt Jack and several Indians engaged, with rapid troop movements ordered. Public outcry in San Francisco, Jacksonville, and Yreka. Sherman authorized full military action against the Modocs. Canby’s death confirmed and orders for severe punishment issued.
General Order No 8 from the Army Headquarters reports Brig. Gen. Edward Canby killed April 11 near California while mediating with Modocs. It lauds his service from West Point through Civil War command, notes the killings of Peace Commissioners, and records immediate plans for honors and succession.
A sweep of notes covers families leaving for Dakota Territory, Rote and Couver planning moves northward, harsh mud and advancing spring, miller Milliken visiting Marion, and local gossip. The township election saw about twenty five votes in a heavy snowstorm. James Muffly and Minnie Baker wed, soon off to Iowa. a Louisville mail boat scene ends with a New Jersey pride exchange.
The committee reviews visits to Freeport public schools noting soldierlike promptness and precision in pupils, strong student attendance, andwide use of written examinations. It commends teachers for discipline, graded work, and active parental cooperation, and highlights several division examinations with praise for pupils and instructors.
The Nashville street railway president responded to a fare demand with, I own most of this road, and added, You won't own it long if you don't pay. He warned of sour fare and offered no further comment.
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