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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1877
Page
2
The State Grange of Illinois will meet in annual convention at Peoria on January 15. The San Francisco Call argues that maintaining two dollars of unequal value harms trade and risks business instability.
Hon John M Harlan of Kentucky formally qualified as a United States Supreme Court judge in Washington on Monday. He takes seat as successor to David Davis, marking a new era on the bench.
The San Francisco Bulletin objects to remonetizing the silver dollar, arguing the coin is not honest in its appeal. It notes that if the coin were worth its historical value, efforts to restore it would cease, asserting the drive remains because the coin no longer holds a dollar’s worth.
The Milwaukee Sentinel recalls Congressman Williams of Wisconsin on his first campaign tour where a child accompanied him. After a stirring speech the child asked where they would be appearing tomorrow night, showing a charming, light moment from the campaign trail.
Gen Nelson A Miles told Boston that the army must be expanded to 40,000 troops to satisfy demands along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts the Rio Grande and distant points over 1,000 miles wide. He warned the current force is too small for national needs and called the U S army the hardest-worked in the world.
In Charleston admirers of Senator Gordon call him General and prepare a massive coffee and tea service in solid sterling silver. It is inscribed Presented to Gen. John B. Gordon, of Georgia, by some of his many friends in South Carolina, in grateful remembrance of his sympathy and aid in restoring to their State the rights of self government. 1876-1877.
The New Orleans Times reports the Cotton Exchange plans to raise a fund to send Senator Gordon of Georgia to Europe when Congress adjourns next Spring. The aim is to act as ambassador for the South’s material interests to invite European capital and labor, highlighting pacification and reorganization on a free labor basis.
A Georgia young lady who has lived in Syracuse the last two years and who has long supported the Confederacy returned home in October. She writes to a Syracuse friend, quoted by the Northern Christian Advocate, that residents still cling to the belief labor is degrading. She says she could teach in the colored schools but could not attend any church in the city except the colored one if she took such a position.
The Columbus Gap Muguirer reports that Henry W. Hilliard, a longtime minister and attorney, defends himself against circulating accusations. The article notes his respected service in Methodist church and communities, denying any fraud or misconduct and affirming his character and integrity.
Col G Ingersoll writes to the committee that his engagements prevent him from delivering the eulogy for late senator Oliver P Morton in Indianapolis. He says he deeply regrets missing the chance to honor Indiana's greatest son and confirms limited time to do justice to his life and public services.
The piece notes how Southern Democrats once praised Patterson as Honest John while he aided the White League. After his Senate seating, supporters withdraw and Edgefield’s Patterson is denounced as a fugitive from justice, with Charleston papers decrying the decision and urging resignation to calm anger.
The Richmond State voices broad opposition to Mr Tildens plan to contest the presidency. It says he should better understand regional sentiment and refrain from actions that risk discord after a peaceful settlement. It urges him to set aside personal grievances for the general good.
Congressman Candler, in Georgia, defended his vote against the Resumption Trepeal bill. He stressed support for hard money, resumption of greenbacks, and opposition to inflation, arguing the bill repealed the resumption date and weakened the country’s pledged redemption policy.
Plevna, the Turkish fortress, capitulated to Russian forces. Osman Pasha, bold Turkish commander, tried to break through but was surrounded and wounded before surrendering. Russian circles celebrate the blow as devastating to the Turkish cause.
The admission of James B. Eustis, a Democrat, to the U S Senate was decided Monday. Eustis won his seat by a 49 to 8 vote as Republicans split. With Patterson Conover and Sharon, Republicans retain a two vote majority in the Senate.
A Rome dispatch reports improving public notes on the Pope’s health, yet private advices allege his condition worsens. He lies helpless, mentally clear but in great suffering, awaiting a speedy release from his pain.
President Hayes plans a special Message to Congress after the holiday recess on civil service reform. The Civil Service Commission, appointed by President Grant, is asked to prepare a report to accompany the Message, to be submitted to Congress concurrently.
The steamship City of Berlin, sailing from New York to Liverpool, was reported off the Irish coast after a delay caused by a broken shaft. Serious anxiety had surrounded the ship’s safety prior to the signal.
Warden McClaughry reports to the Governor that 110 convicts were received in November and 57 discharged. The inmate count ranged from a low of 1,800 to a high of 1,895, with 1,864 total on December 1, including 22 women.
Reuters and official dispatches from St Petersburg and Constantinople outline Russian casualties between Nov 10 and 17 totaling 3 183, with overall losses since the war’s start at 74 858. Reports detail battles near Mariani Elena Slataritza Bebrova and Turkish left at Jakowiza, plus Servian movements and Greek-Turkish tensions in the Balkans.
Washington D C Dec 10 debate over referring the Mexico related portion of the President's Message to the For eign Affairs Committee produced animated discussion led by Hewitt who proposed reporting whether Mexican troubles could be settled peacefully and a broader commercial treaty negotiated The amendment carried Several other items noted including Hawley's entry to office and new appointments and a batch of bills introduced in the House with aims on postmaster salaries constitutional amendment term of the President and Spain Cuba issue
Regular Correspondent notes a dull Washington week after Thanksgiving, praising President Hayes for a strong yet mild leadership. He forecasts continued financial restraint with specie resumption and rejection of silver legal tender, and predicts a long, party‑tense congressional session amid social decline in the capital.
A period sermon warns against the lie They all do it claiming universal immorality. It urges youth to resist peer pressure, praising honest lives and virtue, noting many good people who act rightly and face consequences for deceit, urging personal example over conformity. The text condemns the cynical chorus and calls for steadfast integrity.
A New York Times dispatch reports Democratic moves to move millions in disallowed treasury claims from the Quartermaster Department to the Court of Claims. Critics fear loyalty fraud and insidious transfer to pay rebels, with a West Virginia representative proposing referral to a committee to study tribunal options. The article predicts a Southern push to secure payment of many disloyal wartime claims.
The House Election Committee examined the Dean versus Field contest from a Boston district. The case centers on legal validity of election returns after three canvasses, with two initial counts favoring Dean and the final regisory count certifying Field, the sitting Republican member.
In West Middletown Allegheny County Pennsylvania six families can march out sixty eight children for a dress parade.
A semi official Paris note says President accepted conditions for M. Dufaure to form a cabinet but insisted Ministers of War, Marine, and Force should remain. The Marshal would not agree, citing army organization and diplomatic ties. Negotiations broken. Dufaure relieved. Barbie placed to press three ministerial nominations. moral blame shifts as the Marshal’s stance shifts.
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