Davenport Brothers Advertisements and Local Notices
General Logan may seek renomination for Congress at large, with authority noting he has not refused the Republican party’s renomination. The paper also highlights ads for Davenport Brothers April 2 and 26, H. Co. Hyde chancery sales, Freeport city ordinance, agents wanted J. Packer & Co., Dra. Knapp & Son, Dewlum Stine & Bro bankrupt clothing sale, and a note directing readers to page six for Logan's eulogy on Major-General George H. Thomas.
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Connecticut election shows English defeated by apathetic Republicans
The returns reveal Gov English won due to Republican voter apathy as 2178 Republicans and 352 Democrats did not vote. Compared with 1869, English gained 952 fewer votes but lost by 411. The piece notes Republicans rally when voting but often stay home in bad weather, allowing a Democrat to win and triggering Democratic celebration. It also references Willard Warner now Senator from Alabama and his April telegram urging forgiveness for rebels and hanging murderers to enforce law.
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Census under 185% law to be completed by November 1
United States will conduct a census this year under the 185% law. Marshals oversee the work with district sub-divisions capped at 20 000 population. An assistant marshal will reside in each division and must visit every dwelling, farm, mill, and shop to provide full returns. Fees include two cents per person, ten cents per farm, fifteen cents per productive establishment, two cents per deceased name, two percent social statistics, and ten cents per mile traveled.
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United States
Flag and politics in postwar press quarrel
The Suez correspondent of the New York Tribune laments the absence of the American flag at canal celebrations. Mobile Register and Freeport Bulletin clash with accusations about party power. The piece defends the flag, credits the Radical party with restoring its prominence, and asserts the flag flies over Fort Sumter and all American soil despite opposition.
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Pollard’s irony aside on negro suffrage and a crocodile tale
In a letter to the Baltimore American dated April 1 contains Pollard’s critique of the negro suffrage issue noting that whites must be educated to handle the Fifteenth Amendment while blacks contribute to a conservative South. The New York Glibber reports Frank Clarry capturing a giant "mammoth crocodile" from John Robinson's camel and horse for Yankee Robinson's side show.
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President Grant and Family in Washington Life
A New York Tribune correspondent reports President Grant appears unworn by heavy burdens after a year of official duties. The White House is portrayed as harmonious, private, and rooted in family values despite public scrutiny. The piece credits Grant with completing Lincoln’s unfinished work, crowning civil war goals with peace and unity.
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Proclamation on ratification of Fifteenth Amendment
The Secretary of State issues the official proclamation ratifying the Fifteenth Amendment as part of the Constitution, accompanied by the President’s Message to Congress noting the historic occasion. The piece endorses the President’s brief Message and lauds the author.
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Convention in Session at Springfield Debates Constitutional Change
The Constitutional Convention debates a plan to submit the new constitution to voters in a partial fashion. Editorials from Mobile Register and Reefport Bulletin condemn radical policy and slave trade suppression while noting shifting commerce and navy growth.
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Suburban literary society debates Washington as a statesman
A suburban literary society discussed Washington’s character as a statesman. One speaker called him a great man with a mind grasping the future, noting he could be non compos mentis in defeat. The talk cautioned that handling tools one is not acquainted with is dangerous.
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Iatman
Neglected Resources of Stephenson County Explored
The Freeport Journal outlines plans to cultivate trees for fuel and sugar, citing ash leaf maple and red maple as profitable options. It argues forests offer long term gains, urges farmers to plant this spring, and notes other local items and notices from various regions and topics.
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Stephenson County
Paris and London News Digest Footnotes
London April 18 intelligence from Rio Janeiro via Lisbon reports Paraguay's President Lopez dead after refusal to surrender. his family and Madam Lynch captured. Brazilian commander awarded Viscount Gelatas by the Emperor. Also notes a Thames butter factory producing print butter from river mud. quotes wry social anecdotes and jokes about marriage and etiquette.
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Tragic Death Aboard Union Pacific Train
Mrs McClurg, traveling from California with two young children toward St. Louis, died on a Union Pacific sleeping car near Papio Station. Robbed of about $1,000 while ill with consumption, she lingered as fellow passengers prayed for her. Her body and orphans survived, collected by Captain Main and others for return to St. Louis where relatives awaited.
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List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed in Freeport Post Office
Unclaimed letters listed for Freeport Lilingis dated April 19 1870. Names include Allison Johnson Aley Lahr Mary Boyer Joann Musser Henry Beldon Murphy Maury Cole Edwin Burns Mary Aeldy Kate Cleveland John Cain Bridget Devore James Ersay Henry Sheoner John Haelish John Smith Matilda Seveatt John Shindla Henry Grassley Martha Stevens A J Grine Kate Valpey Dr J W Grassley Walker Hunt J Williams Sue Halroyd Oscar Young Jason Young and others. Open daily 7 to 7 except Sunday when hours are 8 to 9 A M. Sundays open 8 to 9 A M. Ballin hour at noon. Smith Atkins postmaster.
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