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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1850
Page
3
A temperance critique argues for a disciplined, mission-driven reform movement. It calls for vigilance against liquor interests, public lectures, tract distribution, and press outreach to awaken the masses while detailing a letter on spiritual demonstrations and observer skepticism.
The document presents the seventh annual session address from Freeport Stephenson County Illinois detailing the Sons of Temperance closing year struggles with pestilence, growth in Canada West England and Scotland, and reaffirming the order's mission to advance temperance benevolence and moral reform amid trials. It notes mortality among members, revival in ranks, and expectations of broader expansion and a possible World Division.
The article presents a detailed portrait of Millard Fillmore, highlighting his health, intellect, and readiness for the presidency. It traces his early life from a clothier’s trade to law, his education aided by Judge Walter Wood, and notes his public service in the New York Assembly and Congress. It credits his role in abolishing imprisonment for debt and outlines his rise to national leadership.
From the American Review October 1818 piece tracing Millard Fillmore's lineage from John Fillmore of Boston to Nathaniel and Millard, noting humble origins, Revolutionary service, and Whig allegiance. The narrative includes pirate captivity of an ancestor, early Bennington ties, and the progression of the Fillmore name through generations.
The clipping notes a shift in Washington following Gen Taylor's death and accuses a large portion of reporting, especially the New York Herald, of sensationalism in favor of a compromise. It portrays the press as corrupt and biased in coverage.
The Christian Register editors laud Gen Taylor, claiming no leader since Washington showed greater natural sagacity or singlehearted patriotism guiding the nation. A neighbor’s suffering oxen with sore necks improved after lead yoke covering drew heat and reduced inflammation, aiding healing. The Prairie Democrat notes slow progress in Latin grammar studies.
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