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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1866
Page
2
Reports from Irish and English papers warn of a Fenian rising and violent reprisals against supporters of English rule. Officials urge calm while milder towns fear attacks as probes of nationalistic sentiment continue amid wartime strain.
The season opens with cold weather bringing skaters to streets and improvised rinks as gutters and sidewalks ice over. Authors complain pedestrians slip on iced walks where water is poured for skating, urging caution and noting no skating park has been announced this year.
The text highlights postwar American achievements notably the Chicago Lake Tunnel two miles under Lake Michigan. Built to supply Chicago with pure water, it showcases engineering prowess boosting national pride and modern urban infrastructure.
The Frunort Daily invites interested readers to report local items promptly. Correspondents are sought at principal points in the region and may receive telegraph dispatches at the paper's expense. Those not employed must obtain an order before sending lengthy messages.
In Washington a reception honors loyal representatives as Senator Yates of Illinois delivers a vigorous pro Union address. He denounces Democrats as enemies of liberty, pledges continued fight for universal suffrage, and honors fallen soldiers while urging equal rights for all citizens.
The north and south wings of the Capitol extension near finish, marble from Lee Massachusetts and sandstone from Virginia used in building, ornamental interiors from Tennessee, and the dome containing nine million pounds of Pennsylvania copper roofing. A New York reporter notes eight hour movement spreading in several states while Detroit tests a portable extinguishing device.
A brief excerpt notes a speaker delivering a stirring address that drew great applause from the audience. The readable fragment ends with a clipped remark about “the portion of the country” and an “immortal soul.”
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