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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1868
Page
2
The article argues the proposed bill would require a two thirds Supreme Court vote to deem a law unconstitutional and defends the measure as a safeguard. It criticizes Democratic panic and suggests Congress can and should fix defects, noting judges are fallible but deserving proper checks.
The winter year 1867 68 shows a pattern of destructive fires across the country with Chicago’s Lake Street blaze causing over two million dollars in loss. Griggs & Co bookshop and Burne’s Block suffered major damage. A linen mill in Kankakee was destroyed the prior Tuesday. The piece notes several fires in Chicago that week, urges caution and efficient water use, and mentions Congress plans on whisky tax reductions.
The Illinois Industrial University at Champaign announces admission for state scholarship students from common schools. Applicants must be over fifteen, show strong moral character and ability, and pass public exams. The university offers programs in agriculture, engineering, mining, chemistry, and general studies. Principal J. M. Gregory leads a board including H. C. Burchard. Admissions exams in the county are set for March, with examiners H. C. Burchard A. A. Crary and H. M. Barnum.
The Northern Illinois Horticultural Society prepares for its first annual meeting in this city next week. Delegates from Iowa Wisconsin Indiana and Southern Illinois are expected. lectures and essays on kitchen gardens horticulture timber and planting will be delivered. The event promises substantial attendance and offers citizens a chance to host delegates and share hospitality. Local farmers will gain insights on shade trees fruit production and garden vegetables, with talks by Dr Warder Dr Miller Jonathan Periam Edgar Sanders and others.
The Journal goes to press Tuesday afternoon and cannot report next week’s proceedings immediately. It will attend and take notes for publication in future saves, enabling readers unable to attend to profit from forthcoming information. Readers with fruit specimens plants labor-saving implements or new cultivation methods should send them to H. C. Burchard & Bro labeled and classified.
A reader recounts a Saturday Democratic Union gathering led by Levi Robey and Kean as speakers. The piece mocks Republican and Union supporters while praising some Democrats and criticizing others, citing General Grant and General Field Order No. 108 to contrast loyalties. The writeup complains of anti-Reconstruction stances and lampoons Democratic leaders and their rhetoric.
The Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Philadelphia appoints John A. Logan as Commander-in-Chief. Addressing members at headquarters in Washington, Logan pledges faithful administration, details aims of the order, and directs distribution of revised regulations and returns within thirty days. Official communications to Adjutant-General N. P. Chapman.
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