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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1870
Page
2
A week ago a wildfire destroyed twenty square acres of woods on Long Island. The report notes Varlandigham’s bid for Congress and recalls his 100000 vote deficit in Ohio governor race. Neighbors comment on the editor’s fear of snakes, especially copperheads, and accuse the breed of being mean.
Markets and politics mix with Cuba and Paraguay war updates, congressional reapportionment talk, and burial processions. Remarks on the Legal Tender Cases, Chase’s stance, and Wendell Phillips at Faneuil Hall frame a broad glance at national events, with references to Burlingame, Verger, and Andrew Johnson’s era policies.
In Freeport, arriving travelers are welcomed by a peculiar sight as they ride a bus owned by the town's oldest liveryman. The storied vehicle, a familiar fixture, draws attention for its history and enduring service in the community.
Letters from Freeport illustrate voter manipulation worries in 1870. Rivers of Stephenson County argues caucuses fix tickets and limit free choice, while J P questions new county plans and tax impacts. The piece also surveys local industry and trades from Freeport firms on Stephenson Street and nearby avenues.
A Carroll County Gazette clipping reports praise for member Mr Burchard and the new congressman Beucanu, noting strong work ethic, influence in Congress, and high regard from Washington observers. The letters describe both as industrious, diligent, and well regarded in debate and public life.
Hon. Andrew Shuman of Chicago resigns as Commissioner of the Penitentiary. Governor Palmer appoints Elmore A. Washburn of Alton to fill the vacancy until next fall elections for Assembly members. Two commissioners will be elected then, one to replace Shuman and one to succeed Robert E. Logan of Whiteside County whose term ends this year.
An editorial accuses the Republican party of robbing the poor degrading the intelligent destroying liberty establishing military rule and hanging innocents to save America from fratricidal traitors who called themselves Democrats The writer mocks Brother Giles and questions the party’s actions during the conflict between Republicans and Democrats across the era.
Proceedings record a Friday April 22 1870 special session in Freeport with Chairman Andrew Hinds elected, committee reports on the new court house building, jail conditions, bridge appropriations, county printing and the Soldiers' Monument. The board approved accounts, set committees, and authorized payments including 4000 for the monument and 215 to County Superintendent Kleckner, plus various county claims.
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