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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1877
Page
2
The Atlanta Constitution reports that Black residents in Elbert County believe the Constitutional Convention will reimpose slavery. Several individuals were seen in Elbert recently seeking to identify their former masters.
Two men detained in Indianapolis for several days on their way to redeem homes from sheriff sale saw redemption periods expire during detention due to a strike, resulting in forfeiture of their properties.
The New Orleans Democrat reports exclusive information that Philadelphia militia abandoned Pittsburgh round house leaving 15 wounded comrades to perish in the flames. This shocking detail is reportedly unknown in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia to date.
A Limington Missouri farmer identified as M Gould died after eating bread and milk with unwashed hands following potato bug gathering. The poison may have entered the bowl from crushed bugs. The incident is cited as a caution on cleanliness and slovenly habits.
In the New Hampshire Legislature the Committee on National Affairs presented both majority and minority reports. The majority backed Hayes as elected by the people and validated by the Electoral Commission, opposing reopening the question as mischievous. The minority cited troop withdrawals from South Carolina and Louisiana and supported the President's course. The majority report was adopted.
Riots teach that in a free nation a standing army may protect rather than threaten popular liberty. The view contrasts with colonial fears that armies enforce unjust laws and suppress independence, arguing the army preserves law and order.
The rural mood turns grim as a returning fighter from the Byne battle unsettles a youth accused of supplying brain tissue for a pauper mill organ. The piece thanks Mr. McPotter for space and jokes about reporters, editorials, and a sober John Wilkes to keep peace with local papers.
The passage argues that extended railroad labor troubles show only Federal power can maintain order in a crisis affecting commerce. It notes railroads are largely state-created but now part of a nationwide system, with local jurisdictions clashing and harming creditors, illustrating the system’s national reach and the need for central authority.
In a call for the upcoming judicial election set for next Monday August 6 residents are urged to attend. The piece highlights J M Bailey as a strong nominee, praised as an able jurist and upright citizen, urging Baptist church members and all voters to show broad support in the county.
Reports from many regions say settlements or concessions have been made and travel is resuming on major lines. West and Midwest areas report improved conditions while Pennsylvania mining provinces remain blocked. Chicago riots quelled with ring leaders arrested. Cabinet predicts end of eastern strike and return of traffic within days.
Turkish government shows weakness and panic says dispatch. Exiled Midhat Pasha recalled, fall of Grand Vizier Edhem Pasha imminent, Sheik ul Islam to be dismissed, Pashas Rediff and Abdul Kerim to face court martial. Sulieman Pasha routed in Roumelia. Adrianople defense grows riskier as Balkan invaders advance.
The Sterling Gazette concludes its Judicial Convention report praising Hon. J. M. Bailey as an honorable choice for the bench. It notes the nomination places both judges in the northern district and argues compromise from Whiteside or Lee counties would have been preferable without strong Eustace bias.
Report confirms a battle last Sunday near Rastchuk between Czarowitz and Ahmed Eyoub Pasha. Turks were defeated with thirty guns lost ten standards captured and about eight thousand prisoners taken, Ahmed Eyoub's army routed.
The Dixon telegraph lauds Hon. J. M. Bailey as an able lawyer who will make a good judge. It expresses confidence that his nomination will be endorsed by the people as it should be.
The Inter Ocean reports on a week of violent strike actions across Illinois with Governor Cullom overseeing relief. Torrence led Chicago rioters to disperse them while tensions in Braidwood spike as black miners face hostility. Militia mobilizes. police and troops restore order as women join rioters.
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