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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1872
Page
2
Illinois voters urged to elect delegates to the state convention in Springfield on May wd for choosing forty two delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia and for nominating 1872 statewide officers including governor and treasurer. Delegates allotted by 1868 Republican vote. county reps to serve on district committees. signatories include A C Babcock chair and Daniel Shepard secretary and party leaders.
The Republican voters of Steplessen County townships and Freeport wards are urged to send delegates to a county convention at 1 p.m. on Thursday May 16 1872 in the Circuit Court Room Freeport to elect eight delegates to the Union Republican State Convention in Springfield May 22 1872. Each township and ward to send one delegate plus additional delegates based on Republican vote tallies from 1868. The notice lists township and ward delegations and committee names.
A newspaper column discusses Hon. I. J. Oglesby ready to accept the governor nomination by the Republican party while considering a U S Senate bid. It notes voters expect direct action, hints at Palmer’s renomination fate, references Utah politics, and mentions Morse memorial observances amid national events. The piece reflects era political maneuvering and public sentiment.
TheHon. George BE Wait of Krenty County is prominently mentioned as the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Supporters herald his candidacy as a strong choice for the office, aiming to satisfy the party in the Northwestern part of the state with a qualified ticket.
An opinion questions whether Judge Davia, upon joining the Supreme Court for good behavior, is bound by an implied contract to remain in office and whether his pursuit of a complimentary nomination risks sullying the dignity of the bench. This reflection weighs the rights of a judge to seek recognition versus the honor of the Court.
A fragment citing editorials debating whether a president should accept renomination when desired by the people or seek a Supreme Court judgeship to curry favor with critics, contrasting a St. Louis Times stance with Chicago Post quips about Democrats and ticket scratching.
The Republican State Conventions of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania appoint delegates to the National Convention in Philadelphia and pass resolutions endorsing Grant for renomination. Massachusetts backs Henry Wilson for Vice President. Local reports note severe winter conditions in Camden New York and pestilent health in New England villages, with smallpox rising and Spotted fever spreading in Western New York.
The Washington Club House hosted Hon. Ebon C. Ingersoll at breakfast with many House members including the Speaker Banks and others. Decorations flowers fresh perfume added to a festive mood as guests praised intellect and statesmanlike bearing. A dejeuner a la fourchette is noted as a novelty in Washington society. Also Major General J F Hartranft earned a Pennsylvania GOP nomination for Governor.
The board convened with members listed and voting for Chairman. James Taggart won the chair, various committee reports were read, including Public Buildings and Poor and Poor Farm, with budgets, contracts, tax figures, and town balances reviewed.
Reports from Washington detail ongoing discussions over the rebate bill and whisky taxation, secretary statements on Dr Howard and Alabama claims, and diplomatic tensions with France. The House blocks a railroad bill extension while Hulburd’s bank-closing actions face scrutiny as Capitol debates shift toward Davis Curtin for the 1860s election.
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