Republicans Third District Convention at Freeport Aug 1870
The Republicans of the Third Congressional District of the state of Winos will send delegates to a convention at Freeport Tinois on Tuesday August 30 1870 at 12 o'clock M to nominate a candidate for Congress Representation bases include one delegate per 300 votes for General Grant in 1868 and fractions equal to one half the number. Carroll 242 votes eight delegates Daviess 543 White side 3549 12 M W SMITH AT NASE AMEITH D ATCHENS JAS EDSALL ED B WARNER WILLIAM CARY Republican Congressional Committee
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Winos
Freeport
Tinois
General Grant
Carroll
Daviess
Dsi
Ose
Lee
Cirle
Bong
St Stephenson
Whiteside
Stephenson County Republican Convention Delegates Named
Stephenson County Republicans plan a county convention in Freeport on August 23 1870 to elect eleven delegates to the Third Congressional District Republican Convention and five delegates to the Winds State Convention in Springfield on September 1 1870. The meeting will also appoint delegates to a Republican Senatorial Convention with one delegate per town ward and per 25 votes for Grant in 1863, with a detailed town ward count and a proposed August 20 primary meeting date.
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Freeport
Stephenson County
Springfield
Grant
Court House
Old Presbyterian Church
RV. Ankeny
MoemberCo
Caucus Notices For Freeport Republicans In 1870
The Freeport area holds multiple ward caucus meetings on August 2nd and 20th 1870 to select delegates for county and state republican conventions. Ward and town gatherings specify locations such as Bergman Kirk’s office Court House Pry’s Block and local school houses. Delegates head to Freeport August 23rd and 28th for county sessions with further conventions in Springfield and beyond.
For Congress Hon H C Burdhard to Re-election
Hon H C Burdhard, elected to fill the unexpired term of EB Wasurnne, is a candidate for a full term. The piece lauds his congressional service, notes broad Republican support in the Third District, and urges Stephenson County endorsement at the August conventions in Freeport and local caucuses on August 20.
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von. TH
Burciard
Congress
EB. B. Wasnurne
Burcnarn
Ton
Wasunurne
Declination of Representative Candidate McFatrich
Dear Sir: The announcement in your paper last week listing my name as a candidate for Representative was unsought by me. I respectfully decline having my name appear for that position. I return thanks to friends who placed my name before the public. Very respectfully, J. McFarnicu.
Judicial Election In Rockford Circuits
William Brown of Rockford Kansas is the only candidate in today’s judicial election. He is described as a sound lawyer who will be an upright and able judge for the circuit.
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William Brown
Rockford
Merriam Nominated for Congress by 8th District Republicans
Col Jonathan Merriam of Arlington Tazewell County nominated for Congress by Illinois 8th district Republicans. Former colonel of the 117th Illinois Infantry, he served three years with honor and is expected to win by an overwhelming majority, to become a faithful and able member of Congress.
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Jonathan Merriam
Arlington
Tazewell County
Congress
Ilinois
117Th Illinois Infantry
Re-election Support for H. C. Burchard Across District
The district shows strong Republican backing for Hon. H. C. Burchard with unified support from the Republican press of several counties. A congressional convention is set for Freeport on the 30th lnst to nominate Burcram as the candidate, following Burchard’s successful fill-in term after Wainburne.
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H. C. Burchard
Freeport
M. Burcram
Burchtard
B. Wasnnurne
Wainburne
Carroll County
Lazeéte
Re-election bid for Hon II C Buronann noted
The Oregon County Reporter reports that Hon II C Buronann is a candidate for re election to Congress. Friends credit his Washington experience with warranting support for a full term. Names of other qualified men are mentioned, but no alternative is proposed.
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C. Buronann
Congress
Washington
Burschard
Ogle County
Oregon
Meeting H C Burchard on a Thomp son trip
The Lanark Carroll County Banner reports a Thursday evening meeting aboard the cars with Hon H C Burchard member of Congress from the district. The visit yielded insights into the last Congress and praised the congressman for his diligence influence and respected standing among colleagues.
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Thompson
H. C. Burchard
Congress
Burchard
Lanark
Carroll County
Mr. Burchard’s rapid rise in Congress praised by critic
The Lee County journal notes that Mr. Burchard, in a short time in Congress, has achieved more and become more popular than most members, a rise that would impress many after years of service.
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Burchard
Congress
Clinboy
Lee County
Notable diligence of Mr. Burchard in Congress
A 1870 letter from Milion Whiteside County Journal praises Mr. Burchard for his diligence in the 41st Congress. It laments that if most members had shown similar faith and perseverance for constituents, the session would have been shorter and the government saved millions.
Hon H C Burchard At Home In Freeport
A report notes Hon H C Burchard resting at his Freeport home. It states that when Congress reconvenes he is expected to represent Illinois third congressional district, Franklin Ogle County, in the next term.
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H. C. Burchard
Freeport
Ill—Franklin
Ogle Co
Buncuano Backed Again by Carroll County Gazeette
The Curruld Cu. Gazette endorses Mr. Buncuano for a full term in Congress praising his tariff and currency stances. It cites strong local support in Carroll and Lea counties, highlighting his gains in friendships, fitness for office, and the need for stable national policy amid unsettled tariff and currency questions.
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Buncuano
Carroll County
Congress
Bunewarp
Lea County
Burcuano
Washburne
Wasilburne
Afr
Burchard
Burkhard Nominated by County Convention Call
The article urges support for Congressman Burkhard as the suitable candidate to represent the district. A county convention is called for the 18th to appoint delegates to the district convention at Freeport on the 30th. It presents Burkhard’s unblemished record and unexpired term as justification for endorsement by constituents.
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Maude
Freeport
C. Burchard
Inehiber
Fittine
Endorsement for Burchard's nomination and election
The Morrison Whiteside Sentinel endorses Mr. Burchard, praising his voting record and stance against monopolies. It argues he represents the agricultural West, favors tariff fairness, and has the administration's confidence, urging support while noting Whiteside may defer to a sister county if needed.
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Congress
Burchard
Republican Convention Call for Third District in Freeport
The Wh Whiteside County Whig urges electors to send twelve delegates to the Republican Congressional Convention in Freeport on August 30 1870. It endorses Mr Burchard for re election after a term filling for F E B Washburne, praising his statesmanlike actions and unimpeachable record while noting other qualified county men. It expects his nomination and November election.
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Freeport
Burchard
F E. B. Washburne
Congress
Buchard
Whiteside Co
Sentiments Favor Re election of H. W. C. Burchard
County sentiments show near unanimity for re election of Hon H W C Burchard in the Congressional race. Voters believe he has faithfully done his duty and made a record favorable to himself and his district. The district convention at Freeport on the 30th is expected to nominate him by unanimous vote.
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HW. C. Burchard
I’reeport
Burchard
Col Jessa H Moore Renominated for Seventh District Congress
The renomination of Colonel Jessa H Moore for Congress from the Seventh District is praised as a tribute to a steadfast Republican and capable representative. A minister of the Gospel, Moore was a fighting preacher and Colonel of the 115 Illinois Regiment in the Army of the Cumberland. The author says Moore is well known and will be returned to Congress.
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Jessa H. Moore
Congress
Mlinois
Army of the Cumberland
Moore
Hurrah for Germany victory over Napoleon at Rhine
A historical note praising German success against Napoleon after three days of fighting near Paris. The piece predicts a prolonged conflict, hopes for republican reforms in France, and eventual German unity and peace with Prussia.
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Germany
Napoleon
Paris
Rhine
Mexico
Prussia
Fragmented thoughts on newspapers and history
A reflective piece compares newspapers to a window on world events. It argues that newspapers keep pace with history, linking readers to unfolding knowledge. The text likens a newspaper to an ever expanding encyclopedia guiding informed citizens.
General Robert C Schenck Renominated in Ohio Convention
General Robert C. Schenck was renominated by the Republican Congressional Convention at Middleton Ohio on August 4th. A faithful representative, his constituents support the renomination and endorse his service in the 3d district.
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Robert C. Schenck
3D District
Ohio
Middleton
Schenck
Grant Administration Cuts Debt by Seventeen Million in July
Under President Grant the public debt declined in July by over seventeen million dollars, with total debt reduced to 60,004,001 since March 1870. The report notes continued impact of taxation changes and predicts slower future reductions as liquor and tobacco taxes dominate revenue.
Newspaper Inkstand Rules Emphasize Clarity and Facts
A historical note outlines plain writing for newspapers. It urges avoid puns and collective pronouns, ensure names are unambiguous, write with ink, express opinions only when relevant, use one side of paper, and boil facts down. The fragment highlights diligence, accuracy, and discipline in sourcing and presentation.
Local Preacher Faces Harsh Discipline Allegation
A Pennsylvania paper reports a local preacher has allegedly earned his salary this year as a curry comb, a keg of varnish, and two dozen clothes pins. When his children cry for food, he pins them with a clothes pin, scratches their stomach with a curry comb, and coats them with varnish.
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Pennsylvania
Letters on Chinese immigration and labor impact
A reader argues against Chinese immigration, claiming it harms native workers and risks spreading a new form of slavery. The letter questions long term benefits, cites Pacific Railway labor, and urges legislators to suppress the perceived baneful influence before it spreads nationwide.
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Freeport Journal
United States
Pacific Railway
Weights and Measures Rights in Grain Trade Complaint
A reader questions why grain dealers violate legal weight standards, charging 60 to 69 pounds per bushel for rye and shelled corn. The letter argues Western buyers use 56 pounds, profiting unfairly. It cites seed corn prices and farmer losses comparing Eastern seed corn to Western grain, urging farmers to protest.
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Freeport Journal
Chicago
Grain Weights and Frauds Cited by a Reader
A reader complains of dishonest weight practices in grain trade. He notes farmers lose a bushel per twenty bushels sold and urges reprinting standard weights and measures. He mentions rye, corn, wheat, and asks Silvercreek Township to publish the official list for fair rates.
Golden Wedding Celebration at Peter Bishop Home
A large gathering in Jo Daviess County honors Peter Bishop and Hannah Treaster on their 52nd wedding anniversary. About 200 descendants and friends attended a church service, musical interludes, and a multi-table feast on July 26, 1870, with gifts of a Golden Cane and Gold Spectacles.
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Freeport Journal
Peter Bishop
Berreman Township
Daviess Co
Bishop
Mountjoy
Lancaster Co
Hannah
Thornas Treaster
Potter Township
Centre Co
T.a
Jo Daviess Co
Mr. Marchlet
Lide Brininger
Freeport Journal Seeks Subscribers to 3000 by January
The Freeport Journal thanks county friends for aiding a near seven hundred gain in names since December and notes the regular edition now runs about two thousand copies weekly. With harvest over and farmers having more money, the paper aims to grow further and asks old subscribers to recruit neighbors to reach three thousand by January.
Nathan Iorror Murder Stuns New York City Crowd
A prominent New York businessman was found murdered in his bedroom in a crime described as ferocious and baffling. Major fear grips New York, Brooklyn, and Jersey City as detectives search for any tangible clue, while officials and the public alike demand justice. The case has eclipsed Wall Street news and unsettled even the wealthiest residents.
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New York
Europe
Wall Street
Nathan
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Jourdan
Cais
South
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the- Maine
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