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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1876
Page
2
The message asserts Hayes is elected and cites a Bible passage from 1 Samuel to frame the result. It presents Samuel’s response to divine call and Eli’s denial, tying faith to political outcome and urging recognition of the chosen leader.
Report says Tilden has become a monomaniac about the Presidency and is determined to be inaugurated in New York, possibly attempting to seize control of the government by force. The claim portrays a dangerous plan tied to the New York scenario and fears of upheaval.
Daviess county assessment for State taxes 1876 amounts to 15852 with grand total taxes 115204.76. Stephenson county levies for State tax 1876 amount to 25340.07 and grand total taxes 188944.55.
Abe Hewitt, chairman of Tilden’s National Committee and son-in-law to Peter Cooper, proclaims Tilden elected. Mr. Chandler, chair of the National Republican Committee, counters that the claim is false.
The question of seating the Colorado member was sent to the Judiciary Committee which has reported him entitled to a seat, yet the Democratic revolutionary house still refuses although the state has two fully seated Senators.
Judge Bond of the United States Court of South Carolina frees the Returning Board members after contempt by Judge Moses of the Supreme Court. A joint inquiry motion to investigate Judge Bond was offered in the House on Saturday but was voted down, with Southern Democrats aligned with Republicans.
Circulation from the Northern Illinois Hospital for the Insane at Elgin and Illinois Asylum for Feeble Minded Children at Jacksonville appeals to public generosity. More than 460 patients at the Insane Asylum await holiday joy as donations are requested in care of E A Kilbourne Elgin IL, and Dr C Wilbur Jacksonville IL for the Feeble Minded Children Christmas tree plans.
Democratic papers claim Governor Wells of New Orleans refused Congress access to Returning Board documents. He denied right to question his duties, refused original papers, then informally met with the committee. He said the board had no funds, but copies could be made if clerks were supplied.
The piece cites Northern Democrats described as invincible in peace but eager for blood if travel is blocked, and reports that Democratic camps are quietly forming under the rallying cry of Tilden. It accuses loud, hotheaded members while warning citizens to be wary of warlike schemes and the danger they pose to the nation.
Next Monday is Christmas a time to set business aside and focus on home. The piece urges readers to lock up the store and spend the day with wives and babies or other loved ones, stressing real enjoyment over money and encouraging acts that bring happiness to others during the holiday.
The President informs the Senate that United States troops were stationed in Petersburg Virginia on November 7 1876 under authority to prevent riots at polling places. General Sherman reports Company B Second U.S. Artillery posted Nov 4–18 then recalled to Fort Foote Maryland after consultations with the Attorney General and Judge Art.
In a careful, thorough examination, Hayes says he has consulted top constitutional lawyers and is satisfied he was honestly elected President of the United States, and he fully expects to be inaugurated.
A market tour highlights the Blue Front Woolen goods and a mass of holiday offerings in Freeport. Wm Walton’s three story Blue Front store spans Stephenson to Bridge, with a vast dry goods stock and courteous staff. Other shops praised include Telegraph Institute, A W Ferd jewelry, Burchard Scott stoves, Boyer carpet dealer, Chapman grocer, Stine’s Pioneer clothing, Freeport Carpet Factory, Stevens Dry Goods, Delauer Stevenson groceries, Krohn tobacco, Steffen Bangasser tobaccos, Burrell Brothers groceries, Hea music dealer, and more. The feature extols quality, variety, and holiday readiness across many local firms.
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