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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1868
Page
2
For Governor and Congressman at Large John A. Logan of Jackson County appears on the ticket. The slate includes a candidate for Secretary of State and other statewide offices as recorded on the sample ballot.
There will be a meeting of the Republicans of Buckeye town in the Town House on Saturday evening September 12 at 7 o clock to select four delegates to the County Convention. J Jones Meni Co Cen Com states the event.
A fragmented historical notice announces candidates for clerk of Stephenson County Circuit Court. George Ostere and Charles E Wells announce their candidacies, subject to Republican convention decisions, with dates in July and August and emphasis on dedicating full time to duty.
Fragment from a 19th century political argument accusing the Democratic party of shifting aims from war to peace to serve Southern interests. It cites Blair and Seymour, Toombs, Beauregard, and others, claiming Republicans seek true peace while Democrats would revive rebellion. calls for voting for Blair and Seymour to secure victory and disable Southern influence.
The Democratic Convention in this city nominated Dr W J McKim for Congress amid sharp partisan rhetoric. The piece accuses Democrats of treason and war debts, cites M Y Johnson and Fort LaFayette, and attacks General Atkins while praising Union loyalty and Republican strength.
The piece argues McKim deserves full military credit yet warns that a party linked to rebels cannot win broad Union support. It contends officers who join that party desert their cause and face opposition from true Union men. It also mocks Washburne’s reaction to the Democratic pow-wow at Lettinger's Hall.
Hon Schuyler Colfax arrived in Chicago en route to South Bend Indiana. A large crowd met him at the depot and escorted him to Lieutenant Governor Brosss residence where he spoke from a balcony praising the Republican record and urging unity for peace and the Grant presidency while praising Lincoln era ideals.
Robert M. Douglas, son of Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, begins duties as private secretary to Governor Holden of North Carolina. The bulletin notes the challenge of McKim facing a potential congressional bid, and Douglas's new role is presented as a hopeful move amid political maneuvering.
The defeated candidates A. D. Meacham Siddkett Dutcher Shartion Miller Goodhue Barge Laivver ieah and Wandel were beaten by McKim's nomination. The speaker urged consoling the losing men, noting the public will oppose McKim, while praising Shan ton as a prudent, wealthed and shrewd figure who would not attend the Convention without a prior letter declining the honor.
In every town and district where Republican Clubs are not organized it should be done now at once. Harvest is nearly over and glorious and abundant. let us all do a little work for the good cause and the future welfare peace and prosperity of our country. Push on the work and roll up a majority for Grant and Colfax in old Stephenson as never before. Put your shoulder to the wheel and work.
The Chicago Tribune notes with pride the reduction of government expenses this year and lauds Elihu B Washburne of Iola for ceaseless vigilance over the National Treasury. It credits his in House work with instilling retrenchment and enforcing cuts across all branches and bureaus.
A Civil War era bulletin denounces Democrats for alleged treasonous behavior in Congress and the South. It attacks John Morrissey as a prize fighter and criticizes leaders like Wade Hampton and Ned Forrest, arguing the party opposes wartime measures and conscription while urging peace and union.
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