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Freeport Journal in Freeport, Illinois

31 Aug 1870

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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1870

Page

2

Renomination of H C BURCHARD at Illinois Third District Convention

The Republican Congressional Convention for Illinois Third District in Freeport renominated Hon. H C Burhard by acclamation. Delegates from Jo Daviess Carroll Whiteside Ogle Stephenson and Lee counties approved credentials and resolutions endorsing the party record and Burhards fitness. The assembled body adjourned after announcing a two year Republican committee slate.

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Iminois Krappart Hifnois Wad Negiay Ald O'Clogk Sinfa Ags Rtephenson Co Hors Daviess de USA I. Gmbbe P.O. Tngauls Smutel Ee County Republican Central Committee Conmoniities Freeport William Carey Republican Congression Committee D.C. Wagner Carroll County J, Brown Dn Daviess County Wlw Muntington Jo Daviess County W. W. Thuntington F. Af. Denks A. Black Lee County U. J. Street Whiteside County J. C. Jackey Ogle County Jo Shiaw Lee J.C. Smith Jo Daviess James Shaw Carroll Charles Newcomer Ogle FE. B. Warner Whiteside Wr. Young Stephenson Ene F Rornty WF Woodruff WW. Burns J. A. Pratt C. Frederick Qarral W. Med. Wadsworth W. J. Hunt W.W. Huntington Committee On Jo Daviess Oneste Tuntington SLU Thures AL Stephens Buebo Slaith Wyop P.M. Denke C, Frederick Elijah Hailey Bo U Dicyeo Jabi McKay J. 0. Millard Do Corsex Chacley Newoonia Ja Laehey Bor Sheets M. Bair A. Poprow J. Wilson John BR Moshwing Gy Surtiysland P. Smith Charles My Avinis Byam Wadsworth Shaw Wartstite Chabens Triviess Emu Shaw Carrel Wchance Continas Frea Tron. Nl. C B. F. Sheets Burenarp Burchard Tepublican Republican Congressional Committee Jo. Davies J. J. Brown D. Atkins Whyteside B. BR. Warner W. W. Burns Sue Geo Ryan Lraxnen Satrrit Brows Cincaco Ilinois Sente Ohio Congress Illinois United States Great Britain Spain Farnsworth Homieis Wm. Lathrop Winneh Arms Republicana Flida Washburn H. QC. Burchard Vth Rock Islan Nawley John Tillson Gee M. AM. Baine Win. A. Stith G. Carr H.C. Ingersoll Peoria Gen. Henderson Bureau Coun Republican District Committee Crawford County Ingersoll Burton Cy Cook Iflix Frankiin Corwin Ottawa Ing Vilth Jesse Moore Welfth Springfield Jonathan Merriam Shelby M. Cylom Culle Milier SS. Marshall John B. Ifay W.(. Flagg Madison County John Baker Hay John M. Cres Wermocrat D. W. Munn Cres John A. Logan J. M. Palmer Richard J. Oglenby Forme Govenor Logan York Tribune
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Fragmented 19th Century Editorial Mix on Politics and Policy

The article captures a fragmented, reflective political column with quotes from The New York Independent, comments on German Prussian sentiment, Wendel Phillips’ Massachusetts gubernatorial run, and Republican unity in Stephenson County. It references Michigan railroad bonds, Supreme Court decisions on municipal bonds, and Indiana Senator Morton criticizing debt. It notes tariff and tax details and critiques Congress on debt reduction. The piece blends editorial opinion with humorous asides on public figures and policy.

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War turmoil and pained hopes amid Franco Prussian conflict

A contemporaneous commentary dismisses wartime prophecies on Metz and Strasbourg and notes Crown Prince moving on Paris. It contrasts casualties across battles from Barbodino to Koniggratz, critiques religious prejudice in The Bulletin, and declares openness to all beliefs.

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Metz Strassbourg Paris France Barbodino Waterloo Inkerman Magenta Solferino Chattanooga Koniggratz
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Death of Mrs Nancy Tisdel in Starlem Illinois

Obituary notes Nancy wife of Hon F A Tisdel of Nebraska died at 61 near July 221 1870 in Starlem Stephenson County Illinois after breast cancer surgery by Rev C C Bost. She left husband two sons and a daughter, with two children buried in Warren Daviess County. She was active in Baptist church and helped build the local house of worship. Her loss is mourned by family and friends.

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Starlem Stephenson County Alioix DP. A. Tisdel Nancy F. A. Tisdel Nebraska C. C. Bost Warren Daviess County Baptist House of Worship Baptist Communion Salem Richardson County Suifa Christian
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Premiums Rise as Agricultural Society Aims for Record Fair

A letter to the editor notes the 1870 Agricultural Society premiums have grown to about 2000 dollars from 1000 in 1869. The writer urges wide community support for September 14 to 16, promising entertainments, war reenactments, acrobats, and horse and mule events to attract crowds and boost Stephenson County’s reputation.

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Stephenson County Freeport Zonaves Gillard Bros Freeport Tte Vale
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Proclamation on Neutrality in the Franco German War

President Grant proclaims strict neutrality for the United States in the Franco German War. The document outlines prohibited acts such as enlisting, arming, or financially aiding belligerents within U S borders, and restates treaty provisions and enforcement measures. It also notes private property protections on the high seas and warns US citizens to avoid actions that could violate neutrality laws. The proclamation cites the 1818 neutrality act and references relations with Prussia and France.

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Woereras France Woheneas United State United States Wisreas Ulysses S. Grant North German Confederation Washington High Seas Prussia Prench Jat Congres Paris Avril Law of Nations Wasington United States of America Hawiitos Frei
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