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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1870
Page
4
Proceedings detail amendments to duties on cordage including Manila rope, with debate on protecting infant industries. Discussion covers pig iron growth under tariff, Michigan iron mines expansion, and historical duty shifts from 1846 to 1867, plus Senate and House actions on related measures.
In the Senate Judiciary Committee reports for indefinite postponement a prize fighting ban and a bill to expand Supreme and Circuit judges are opposed. A joint resolution proposes presidential power to protect any state from domestic violence. A Georgia rail line dispute prompts equal rights inquiry after a colored member is allegedly excluded from a gentleman's car. House proceedings feature many bills including a church-school funding prohibition and a reapportionment bill passing 86 to 83. Tariff debates cover pig iron duties with new reductions and historical benchmarks cited by Mr. Burchard amid discussions of iron provisions.
On Wednesday April 20 the Senate introduced a Pacific Sub Marine Telegraph Company incorporation and Southern Minnesota Railroad to connect with Northern Pacific. The Pacific railroad amendment to strike land grant was rejected. In the House Wilkinson proposed Fox and Wisconsin river improvement. Coinage Committee to study twenty cent pieces. Paine bill lowers duties and imports 10 percent after June 30 1870. Sypher v Martin Louisiana contest: Sypher initially seated 78 73, then seat declared invalid with neither contestant entitled. Senate Census substitute non concurred and sent to Conference Committee. Georgia bill substitute with Logan referred to Reconstruction Committee.
Senate debated a revenue bill aiding farmers selling own produce and approved stakes on Australian mail service and river status at Wapullo. Northern Pacific Railroad amended for five year preemption and American iron use. House tabled Louisiana vacancy notification, revised copyrights statutes, and Naval Appropriation bill debated with ships funding and peace war usefulness.
Proceedings Friday April 22 show Senator Chandler supporting a resolution on annexing the Winnipeg district. The chamber heard Chandler speak as discussion continued.
The discussion continued with Messrs Romney Howrad and Sumner on general subjects. Sumner said Britain would not use Sault Ste Marie canal to move troops to Red River. The resolution went to Foreign Relations. Bills passed include repeal of 1803 act banning import of negroes into certain states and the Invalid Appropriation bill of about 8 million dollars. House reports private character bills. Tariff bill reviewed in Committee of the Whole. scrap iron section skipped. Evening session failed to secure a quorum.
On Saturday April 23 the House members discussed the income tax, with Erasmus D. Peck taking the oath from Ohio's Tenth District. A resolution limits leaves of absence to May 2 as the Senate amendment to the tax bill is sent to conference. Schenck notes a future general tax bill, while Voorhees and others urge keeping the tax.
In Philadelphia the Army of the Potomac officers invited General Sheridan to view the painting of Sheridan's Ride by Buchanan Read at the Academy of Fine Arts. Sheridan, modest, visited early with no outward emotion, and joked with a sales clerk about owning the horse from the famous canvas.
The Dubuque Times reports rising floodwaters submerging First and Jones streets and leaving sidewalks with sopping skirts at the American House. Clark & Cowles warehouse is severely damaged and near total loss. Albany dispatch notes bridges, houses, mills swept away across Rensselaer area. Several narrow escapes but no fatalities. The column also includes miscellaneous quips on Mary Walker, Keokuk window voyeurism, an offhand pistol accident, and a racial parade in Indianapolis with a banner motto.
A local ad touts Broad delivering the widest stock of decorative wallpapers and the best prices. The copy highlights stylish patterns and extensive selection to attract buyers.
The message announces a continuing Dry Goods and Carpet sale with fresh stock arriving April 28 at 5,000 new items. A slaughter counter will be opened in the middle of store No 104 Stephenson Street where prices will be slashed to startle the public. Walton signs as the speaker and promises big reductions to clear lines.
Best and Morgan oversee a large dry goods trade with skilled cutters and fitters in charge. Prices are moderate and special attention is given to customer needs and obstetrician GyU Ne Obstobian.
The piece mocks fad songs like Shoo Fly and notes their wide spread across towns. It mentions the song’s old origins and its nonsensical verses, then quickly shifts to a local advert noting Broad’s large stock of wallpaper west of Chicago.
Major H. M. Timms of Loran township near Kleckner's Mills had his left arm broken by a kick from two horses last week. He served nearly three years in the 92d Illinois regiment and survived many battles without injury. The incident at home is unexpected, and well wishes are offered for his quick recovery.
Before You buy look at Broad's Wall Paper. He has the reputation of keeping the pret tiest goods in this market. The fellow who writes the New York Tribune about the unspoiled Grant family, forgets the old saying, a bad egg can't be spoiled. His talk is simply nonsensical and ridiculous. The Southern Confederacy bulletin was a bad egg from the start and was very badly spoiled in the end.
All members are requested to meet at Masonic Hall this evening for important business. The notice notes the date Wednesday April 27 and references the Commander in Chief. Pace and details are concise and formal with an emphasis on participation.
Broad's announces a large well selected stock of cloth shades English and American Hollands now available. This notice highlights the breadth of fabrics and finishes offered to customers seeking quality window coverings for homes and businesses.
Mr George A Black long known to Freeport residents has left for Utah to become private secretary for Governor Shaffer. A practical printer and diligent student of law he formerly served with the 46th Illinois volunteers and is praised for ability and integrity by local colleagues.
We can say for our friend Broad he has the prettiest and largest stock of wallpaper in this market. We notice the Bulletin had a very black eye last week. Poor fellow.
M. B. Campbell U S Marshal announces two Deputies to take the census for the county. Wm Swanzey will cover the south part and Aaron Kemper the north part. Swanzey, a veteran of the 46th Illinois Volunteers, is praised. Kemper, from Lena, is an intelligent young man trusted to fulfill duties. Also an ad for Broad's cloth and paper shades at low prices.
Lena High School lists teachers by department including Miss Clara B. Perry at High School Miss F T Cross for Grammar Miss Emma V Bliss for Intermediate Miss Miriam J Bliss for West Primary and Miss Louisa Beardsley for East Primary The Durand Teacher's Association will meet at the High School in Durand Saturday April 30 1870 at 10 am Programme Primary Arithmetic Olive Harris Civil Government L E Preston Physical Geography A M Felts Intermission Spelling Mrs N G Herring Natural Philosophy H Ralison History Supt Andrew Henry RaLison Pres L Be Preston Secy
Early Saturday six o'clock a large factory and much of its contents were destroyed by fire at the corner of Bridge and Adams streets. Fire officials praised the German company for quick action and saved adjacent structures while estimating losses around ten thousand dollars for the building and tools plus additional damages to lumber and frames.
B. Ogden has been tendered the presidency of the Northwestern Railway and will probably accept.
In Adel, Samuel Myers and Dan Fry, once close allies, shot at each other after a wage dispute at Fry’s home. Myers was slightly wounded by a pistol ball through the forearm, Fry fired a shotgun wounding Myers in the legs. Dr. Winston reports Fry in dangerous condition.
Ja Charles Squires, former Freeport resident now in Chicago, served as general agent of the Continental Insurance Company of New York and was in town last week, with many friends still in Freeport.
The Star reports a corporation election for Lena elected two temperance and licensing tickets. Results show A. H. Stahl narrowly over D. W. Hayes for license Board by one vote. Trustees winners include S. G. Stover and M. Weaver, with E. Stamm as Police Magistrate. General orders call for house and yard cleaning, chip burning, garden work, and soap making.
The brothers, famed for their demonology and witchcraft acts, performed before Europe’s crowned heads and eventually reached Freeport. After each brother bought a pair of McNamaras Tongued Boots, they proceeded to Rockford.
A reader’s long opposition letter to female voting rights is parodied in verse. Browin closes with a satirical chant praising a “baby vote” as the vote worth raising, turning the suffrage discussion into ironic poetry.
A notice seeking a suit of furnished rooms in a pleasant locality within ten minutes walk of the Post Office. Enquiries at the Freeport JOURNAL office.
A lively note declares an extra fine lot of ladies shoes exists at McNamara's with many inquiries. A humorous aside recalls a boy singing then dodging a flying shoe as his mother scolded him.
In a Third Ward Democratic stronghold, a local resident warned that if women gain the vote and do not back the Democratic ticket there will be a loud quarrel at his house. The piece ends with a motto about merchants and a note on Phil Sheridan waking early in the Shenandoah valley.
Acclaimed actress Miss Couldock toured the city during her visit seeking genuine Marie Antoinette Slippers. She purchased the pair par excellence at Mc Namara's, praised the boot and shoe man, then performed in Hamlet at the Opera House that evening.
Ludwick Reese a well to do farmer from Erin township eight miles west of the city committed suicide Friday. After signs of insanity weeks earlier he escaped watchers during a storm and visited Mr Bidwell, spoke of being creator of the world, and received kindness. He later returned home, lodged with his wife, and killed himself with a shotgun in the cellar, leaving a wife and one child.
The Best Largest and Cheapest Stock of Wall Paper is advertised by G M Clayton. The notice promotes a broad range of wallpapers at low prices, inviting buyers to visit the shop for ample choices and bargains.
A Williamsburg New York ad offers a free prescription claimed to cure consumption asthma bronchitis and other lung ailments. Rev Edward A Wilbon invites sufferers to request the recipe and directions by mail at Kings County Williamsburg N Y, promising no cost and potential benefit.
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