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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1879
Page
2
Freeport Journal reports W. W. Hutchison as a candidate for the county treasurer's office, subject to approval at the Republican County Convention. The notice cites U S Grant era politics and the 1880 presidential context as backdrop for the nomination. Hutchison is named as the authorized candidate in the public announcement.
The Ohio campaign was opened by Secretaries Sherman and Schurz who delivered telling speeches. The tone is optimistic for a grand Republican victory in October.
Last week at Aurora a three day encampment united ex soldiers with speeches by Governor Culloman Gen Logan and Gen Sheridan among others. Gen Logan drew cheers as the center of attention with a concise war retrospective confirming the event's grand success.
The Oregon Courier argues for publishing enacted public laws in local newspapers, noting citizens lack access to laws and officials have violated changes. It contends such publication is legitimate, necessary, and should be paid for, criticizing low pay to country newspaper men for extra work.
The piece denounces Northern Democrats as cowards and accuses them of tailing the southern rebel cause. It condemns the Southern States publication and its alleged pro Republican bias, cites Jeff Davis, Capt. Dixon, Yazoo Mississippi, and the Mississippi Plan to disfranchise, arguing the paper would fail if truth were known and should be ended.
The possibility of a modern exodus is now widely debated as the crop year ends. North and South alike weigh the impact of many African Americans leaving the South after harvest, with the ruling classes in alarm over potential upheaval and upheaval threats.
The text contrasts a choice between free ballots and continued intimidation in the South. It warns that ceasing political crimes would allow a Republican rise in several states, while persisting would force workers to starve. It names Fernan do D. Morey and Cronkrite as figures involved in political contention.
A local quarrel erupts as the Buzzard attacks editorials and party ethics tied to Goddards social events. The piece accuses the Buzzard of political manipulation, while the Goddard gathering drew scrutiny over motives and hospitality amid broader tensions in Stephenson County society.
At the Aurora Soldiers' reunion Goy Cullom delivered the welcome and praised Gen Ulysses S. Grant as the survivor of Lincoln and Douglas's Illinois trio. The tribute lauds Grant's Civil War leadership, quiet dignity, and postwar mastery of statecraft, noting his decisive victories and lawful conduct.
On a night of large Republican meetings across Ohio, John Sherman spoke in Steubenville of national finances. He attacked Greenback policies, defended the Resumption Act, and urged a gold and silver coin standard. He highlighted gains in exports, industry, and wages since the policy took effect.
Travelogue from Lena describing visits by Journal reporter to local businesses and residents. Notable figures include editor Lowis, General Waite, Aaron Stahl, A H, Ben Timms the traveling merchant, and Seckler & Stover. Mentions a campaign note about a sheriff candidate and a camp meeting at Dodd's grove with Rev Hazeltine.
The Akron audience heard Charles Foster, the Republican candidate for Governor, address the public. He spoke briefly and pointed to tariff legislation as a central issue, noting the bill’s passage with mixed votes from Republicans and Democrats and urging an active stance for national policy.
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