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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1879
Page
2
In Ogle County reports the 1880 Republican scene shows calls for Grant or Blaine as vice president candidates with convention guidance. Several papers back Governor Gullom for re election while many others withhold support, reflecting unsettled party attitudes.
The piece bids a bright outlook for 1880 urging resilience and blessings as the old year ends. It notes Maj. Hawk introducing a congressional pension bill for the wife of Capt. Dunham, expressing hope for its swift passage.
In round numbers the yield of the precious metals in the United States and territories for the year 1870 is eighty millions, nearly equally divided between gold and silver. The recent surge in mining enterprises will likely raise next year's output to at least one hundred millions.
A former Grant staff member, closely linked to him since the war, has just left Philadelphia. He says Grant does not seek the presidency but would not object to his name. If Republicans unite, he may accept but will not speak publicly. If honored, he would come forward gratefully.
Governor proclaims payment of matured bonds in New York by State Treasurer George J. Cy Smith at American Exchange National Bank. Bonds include lands Timis war funds Normal University bonds and Refunded stock, totaling over 297000 to reduce state debt below 20000.
Capt Nf D Dement of Dixon is a candidate for Secretary of State and a state senator from the 6th district. Col Geo A Hare, our present secretary, is praised as an excellent secretary and a stalwart, and is a candidate for re election. We see no strong reason to oppose his renomination.
On Monday Judge Edmonds urged the Supreme Court to advance the legal tender case on the calendar and set it for a hearing this term. He stressed public importance and noted the President, the Treasury Secretary, and the Controller of the Currency support. He argued timely decision would avoid harm to private or public interests and carry weight coming from a leading jurist.
In Maine the dispute over flagged precinct returns shows Democratic and Greenback safeguards against Republican tampering. The piece warns of major elections next year including Congress seats and a U S Senate seat, urging uprising to restore honest government and hinting at a split Legislature if contested results persist.
The Rockford Register notes James Shaw of Carroll County as a possible Republican candidate for Attorney General. Shaw, a skilled attorney and former Speaker of the House, has solid integrity and Republican backing. While no concrete commitment yet, the northern part of the state seeks recognition on the state ticket.
General Grant delivers an extended address at the Grand Army of the Republic welcome in Philadelphia. Gov. Hoyt introduces him. applause erupts as Grant speaks of peace, veteran service, and American liberty guiding a unified nation.
Delegates from Dubuque Benton Georgetown New Diggings Shullsburg and Gratiot met in Milwaukee with Hon Alexander Mitchell and General Manager Merrill. They discussed extending the Quincy Omaha Milwaukee and St Paul line from Monroe to Dubuque and a survey was ordered.
In December reports from Washington Utah politics focus on Gov Emery term expiry and a contested reappointment. Gentiles oppose his retention citing Mormon influence and push for Utah to become a state under Democratic control. Opponents cite fear of Mormon ascent and loss of Gentile protections as the crisis nears. There is a potential rival list including Gen Charles Ewing and N J Ordway. A petition by 400 Salt Lake City Gentiles was sent to Washington as the decision nears.
Scientific squibs note Berlin hosts a Sciantific cooking association formed by city ladies with a cookery school and a chemist lecturing on practical chemistry. A laboratory under the chemist examines food articles and cooking utensils.
The article admires General Grant for shaping the federal judiciary, listing Supreme Court nominations and numerous circuit and district judges he appointed across states and territories. It notes many remained on the bench, cites names and circuits, and contrasts with political issues of Maine and 1880 electors.
A small group of crack shots held a pig eon shoot at the Driving Park on Christmas. Scores include Burrell 14, Mills 14, Dean 11, Staver 10, Burchard 10, Piersol 10, Lathrop 10, Merrill 3, Smith 4, Supy 9, all out of varying targets from 10 to 17.
A brutal dog fight between Patsy Brennan and a Siberian husky on the Hara road ended with Brennan severely injured and the dog killed. Police knew nothing of the affair, it occurred around 10 o'clock in an old stable, and spectators describe a violent scene with torn flesh and a dog dying shortly after. Brennan vows never to fight another dog. investigators pursue all brutal exhibition connections.
A compilation of 1879 wedding notices including unions at Cedarville and nearby towns. Records show ceremonies at homes and parental residences, officiated by various reverends, with multiple couples such as Gettle and Fager and Gushart and Sills among others.
Obituary notes the death of a long‑lived resident with Deep ties to Dauphin and Somerset counties. It recalls a life of faith, fellowship, and family, mentioning four sons, five daughters, and a funeral at the M E Church after a long illness.
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