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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1873

Page

2

Stephenson Republicans Call County Convention 1872

The Republican voters of Stephenson County and Freeport wards are urged to send delegates to a county convention at the Circuit Court Room in Freeport at 6 p.m. on Tuesday September 10, 1872. The body will nominate a Legislator State's Attorney Clerk Sheriff Coroner and conduct other business. Each township and ward provides delegates based on Republican vote tallies for General Grant and Kellian votes, with detailed representation to follow.

Stephenson Jo Daviess Illinois Warren Daviess County Grant Stephenson County Edwd.h. Beebe Tnion Freeport Circuit Court General Grant

Grant favored for 1872 nomination in Illinois GOP remarks

The State Central Committee rooms at 16 Congress Street Chicago issue remarks from Chairman Farwell and Secretary Shepard. Horace Greeley is quoted urging Republican support for General Grant as better qualified for the next presidential trust, with a January 5 1871 speech cited.

Seadquarters Republican State Central Committee Congress Street Chicago Tl. Chase Farwell Nan EL Shepard Sée’y Gen. Grant Jigracke Gheeley

Hurrah for the Freeport Campaign Journal Ad

The Freeport Campaign Journal offers a reduced price through November 13 1872 for supporters of good government and stability. Readers are urged to send names and remit by mail to join the movement against the political ideologies of Horace Greeley.

Freeport Wal Horace Greeley

Press for Prompt Local Organization in Grant Campaign

The piece urges immediate organization of Grant and Wilson clubs nationwide, arguing strong local groups mirror and surpass the largest Republican votes. It condemns adversaries for lies, advocates rapid, widespread committee action, early canvassing, and local efforts to secure loyalty and victory.

Senatorial Nomination in Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties

The Senatorial Convention met at Warren last Thursday and unanimously nominated Hon. Henry Green of Elizabeth Jo Daviess County for State Senator. Green is highly qualified and will strengthen the ticket, especially in his home county. his election seems assured.

Jo Daviess Stephenson Warren Henry Green Elizabeth Jo Daviess County

The Electoral Votes and Likely State Preferences

A fragment listing electoral vote totals by state and arguing that Grant will carry many states. It asserts Indiana Louisiana and New York favor Grant, claims Florida Missouri Texas New Jersey West Virginia and North Carolina are competitive, and notes 200 sixteen votes suffice to elect.

Atadrina Eccessesereseenens Yi Musbouds GIN Diaska Nevada Connecticut New Hampshire FOTIA North Carolina LD Goomzia Erserseenerseree Dd Governecaneeee Pennsylvania Rhode Island Kentucky South Carolinas Louisiana Massachusetts Vermont Virginia Minnesota Wisconsin Mississippi West Virginia California Iowa Kansas Maine Michigan Nebraska New Florida Missouri Texas New Jersey

Grant Club Formed in Twenty second Ward of New York

A Grant Club was formed in the Twenty second ward of New York and enrolled 150 members at its first meeting all of whom are Democrats.

Twenty-second Ward New York

Republicans Organize Large Grant Clubs in Winona

In Winona Republicans quietly build large Grant clubs as many Democrats join. The Greeley ratification meeting at Sus pension Bridge drew fewer than 108 men in a drinking saloon. General Pillow claims the South negro vote tests solid for Grant.

Winona Greeley Suspension Bridge General Pillow South Grant

North Carolina election results split and GOP rise

The North Carolina vote remains in doubt with returns slow and unreliable showing a possible small Democratic lead, while Republicans gain three Congress seats. The piece notes Democratic district gerrymandering, Gov candidate Merriman, and Greeley allies’ efforts, plus reflections on civil service reform and Tenure of Office Act implications.

North Carolina Congress A. S. Merriman Greeley Tammany Grant P.S New. York N.Y Raleigh Caldwell J. D. Boardman Dixon R. Little Robert Boardman Illinois Senate

Defaulters under Grant and Greeley critiques

A расход of editorial opinions challenges the New York Tribune list of “defaulters under Grant” as false and malicious. The Times and Milwaukee Sentinel attack Greeley’s charges, noting many defaulters never served or were subordinates. Horace Greeley’s nomination is framed as a political stunt by Democratic allies. A Florida-era letter from Henry D. Moore pledges Curtin’s re election support for Grant. Charles Sumner’s stance on slavery is lampooned as mean and hypocritical in a harsh closing note.

N. Y. Tribune Grant N.Y. ‘Times Tribune the Times Greeley Lincoln Johnson Horace Greeley New Haven Journal Henry D. Moore St. Petersburg Curtin Tammany Canit Gree Carmichael-Seymour Carmichael Unadilla Ja Chase Michael Tammany Candn The Bane Eary Times

Charges Against Senator Wilson Denied by Letter

The Republican candidate for Vice President, Senator Wilson, is shown to have never supported KnowNothings. The New York Tribune calls the case closed while the Albany Journal publishes a Brattleboro speech from May 26, 1854. Wilson condemns the anti immigration, anti American spirit as dastardly and anti American.

Wilson N. Y. Tribune Albany Journal Bratstleboro Mr. Wilson Henry Wilson

Reform rhetoric and war era politics emerge in harsh critique

A partisan op ed accuses Democrats of sin and reform aimed at recruiting for failure. It ties rebel actions to Civil War rhetoric and cites a Kansas letter predicting a 20,000 plus Grant-Wilson majority, reflecting era political tensions and cross-state expectations.

Copperhead Secesh Kansas Washington Grant Wilson

Greeley and Southern politics bluster in post election talk

A New Yorker reports Ku Klux violence dwindling fears while Southern zeal for Greeley rests on belief he will pay emancipated slaves. Buffalo Express notes old alignments reappear, Liberals decry Democratic hook, Sumner calls Greeley unchanged radical, and liberals fear retaliation after election.

Greeley Mississippi

Republican Meeting Called in Freeport

Republicans awaken as the famed Gallant War Governor of Illinois, renowned as the Silver-Tongued Orator of the West, travels to Freeport for a campaign appearance.

Illinois West Freeport

Campaign Meeting at Wilcoxon Opera House Freeport

A large audience is urged to attend a campaign meeting at Wilcoxon Opera House Freeport on Thursday evening August 18 1872 addressed by Senator Yates who has accepted the invitation. The gathering forms a Grant and Wilson Club to promote their ticket and adopt a club constitution with officers to be elected. The program includes Yates speech and contributions by a Glee Club and local speakers. The call lists many local residents and names, urging vigorous turnout and support for Grant and Wilson.

Wilcoxon Opera House Freeport Yates Grant Erlad Gearlet Glee Club

Ten Little Liberals Nursery Rhyme Satire Tale

Fragmented verse parodies a series of fates befalling ten liberals in a descending count. The overheard lines recount allegorical mishaps from bolting to being swallowed, with each stanza trimming the group by one. The piece reads as a political lampoon in a toy-like, rhythmic style.

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Freeport Journal Ulysses S. Grant Tllinois Republican Richard J. Oglesby Macon John L. Beveridge Cook Co George H. Harlow Tazewell Co Charles E. Lippincot Cass Co Edward Rutz St. Clair Co James IX. Edsall Lee Co Supreme Court C. D. Trimble Burein Co B. C. Camburger Adams Co J.W. Campbell Washington Co Axny Grernebaum David T. Linegar Alexander Co Chauncy T. Bowen Lester L. Bonn Mahlon D. Ogden Hichiarp I Divine James Shaw Norman H. Ryan Inus Coy Josari J Cassry Wam Selden Gale W. D. Henderson Moses M. Babe M. H. Chamberlain Huau Fullerton Maryin B. Thompson J. W. Wilkin John P. van DonTson Horatio C. Burchard State Board of Equalization E. B. Warner Cumuittesmen Liel Roche Cocccesescereesvsceesee PD Coseenssareeneetd Dakota Seeenee Ra Reeport Seeeerenner Vic Sine S.A Rarnage Wes Reilzo Ereerrend Meco Aeeenee Petar Sheckler Stewart Oageenenessseren Ay Bolender Tees Silver Creek Blanchar Wallains West Point Perrin Winslow Chuanty Central Committee Atic Ins Bony Lirrn State Central Committee Geo Horacke Greeley Freeport Campaign Journal Stpefaulters Milwaukee Sentinel Gwin Billy Smith Atchison Andrews Price Charles Sumner Sumner Charles Senator Wilson Dixie Baltimore Buffalo Express Rebel Indiana Horace Senator Yates Thompson Wilc H Knapp Scott Agney K Greenwood John R Hayes JJ Piersol Thomas Jeremiah Dean N Phillips Clark EJ Gill John R Hardi S Gemmill P Emmert WA Younger Dunham Hodges D Wilcoxon L Brownlee H Burchar John Klapp Gee Shaver F Young James Guver Robt Little F Taggart Cochran John Burrell Isaiah Best W W Smith Joseph Emme Guilford Breed Burrell RM Buekma John Kenegy Currier Knowlton Jacob Mease Beaumon Guiteau Waddell Arias Mayer H Snyder Bamberger E & Wise J Fowler Pettit Sanborn Hi Mills Maye Zaruman Boomhoi L Johnson Becker el Woodmans Stearns Montcl Wynkooy Schofield Buckman Buckley Best Jas Thomas Williams Gill Beldin Hillebrar Geo Ruston William Polk A Darling Young Swanzey Henry Pop L Shaffer E Carter J Runner Chas Morgan Robey Rufus Kirk Jacob Harding Smith Atkins LL Munn Chapman Klock Ambrose JE Brown Averill John R Hanley Geo Wurtz A Bartholf William B Daniel Padmore Babcock Richard Bick CH Stocking H Bruce Nathan Youn LB Coe G Ford John Fritzeo Thompson Oliver P McCo Fred Hartman Ira White Roades Daniel H Lon J Mead Geo F Swarty Geo W Brown Hollis Jewell H Crews Read W Brown Dodge A Bardell Jacob Bardell F Peck Henry Bentley Upp H Hiller W Grissinger Hunkemeier Brown Joseph Rhodes Horatio Pitkin David Thompson L Swentzell Bent Rhodes T Marshall H Eshelman H Arnold Best Amos Washburn J Snyder C Snyder A Read Jr Peter Eshelman L Bebee McMahan Barnes Best Christian Jastram OS Hill van Eman Thomas J Brigham A Mease Hutchinson Lott Bookman Joseph Roush Reuben Surface Polly John Leid Geo Danber Henry Schwarze John Musser Timms Baird P Lilley JC Prall Farringer Crazy Gilbert R Piersol Asher T Lemon Rlughtemeyer H Davis E Haas J Nuskern C Baker John Wertman Robt Hayes John Kenegy IE Manning P Carey Parker Geo J Bliss Adam Marker R Perkins Marquet Barton M Barnum Jno Burchard Schwarze FC Jesse Burchard Stibgen Hale AL Brubaker Wimner T Irvin F Resner Lemon Love Chas F Barber P Brown John Woodside Philip Tavis Thos Peter Dellinger Alex Ross M Kauffman Mesick F Flindt Ford Emil Neese Mensenkamp G Woodruff Hiram OC Hemenway Harman Hawke David Hutton James M Work Jacob Brubaker John B Mayer Curtice John EF Baker H Broctor E Bonn Jacob Bonn Nenry Cidan Barns Peter Penticost Joseph Broec H Broedie H Wilson Hugh Wilson Charles Shoots D Rickert Eef Williams R McMasters E Kaufman W Shaffer Henry P Koc Rach Schroeder Harmony Knott Schallenberger CS Shue J Keiser David Kuet Neier Josiah Scott Henry Jungkun Omas Frengh S Brubaker Joseph Schuare Brubaker Whitesig F Brown Sanforg Bidwell W Moore Casper Sting EL Bookman Chamberliy Huber Yordy McMillan Thos Bailey B Snyder C Stoner Bebee S Rohrer G Norton W Millinges McDonough W Shaner John Cericks Henry Weishar John Dewalt Henry Hill John Dauber Wm E Rhodes John W Henry Werneike Geo W Crowden Peters M Grier Boedicker Julius Grustt Bogar G M Clayton Philbrick Thos J Hewitt T Webster Thos Warren Jas Bower Bown
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