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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1873
Page
6
J B Guinrorn announces his departure from the Freeport Journal as he returns to the Pacific coast. He thanks Freeport Stephenson County readers, staff, and General Atkins associates for kindness and support during his tenure, recalling an oasis of pleasant relations in a busy world.
The Freeport Journal announces the departure of Gui Foro who has held editorial control and business management. The paper praises his abilities and wishes him success, while the partners express misgivings about ending their editorial duties and pledge to maintain Republican principles and high journalistic standards in the Northwest.
A London detective alerts passengers to watch pockets on a departing omnibus as a grave gentleman and a clerical figure exit claiming unsafe company. The old joke is linked to Senator Patterson and Harlan comments about public life, prompting renewed attention to the scene.
The convention issues a circular inviting state correspondence to foster regional conventions. Its aim is to build a nationwide farmers’ alliance across counties, press for legislative remedies to railway monopoly abuses, and coordinate future concerted actions during legislative sessions.
The report notes Wim D Welly’s quick wit contrasted with other Congressmen’ s reactions as Ames reveals stock and money tied to Kelly. Kelly urges deposition with the Investigation Committee, implying others should follow to avoid personal loss. The Chicago Times mocks pundits who fuse Shakespeare and Byron into a new term.
Report notes a $260,000 discrepancy at a troubled bank linked to church finances. Allegations point to corrupt directors and cashiers, while presidents allegedly breach regulations and misappropriate funds.
The piece weighs Colfax’s rise and sudden scrutiny over a 1868 Credit Mobilier dividend claim. It cites Ames’s sworn testimony and Colfax’s deposit, notes an announced alternative source for the funds, and defends innocence until full committee examination while hinting at a political conspiracy to unsettle him.
Washington dispatches report a plan to establish an additional United States District Court for Illinois. The Peoria district’s representative prepared an argument for the Senate Judiciary Committee to carve the court from the western part of the state. The bill passed the House last session, with Trumbull now indicating support after prior opposition.
In a Senate bid, Mr. Morrill seeks to curb Treasury payments to Confederate claimants for war damages. He urges that court records certify loyalty proofs and require a congressional appropriation before payment, amid high sums and pending cases including Lamar the slave trader. Virginia City reports unusually mild, sunny weather with scant snow and dry air.
The report notes doctors in Tennessee struggle as patients often fail to pay if they recover, while families push away physicians when a patient dies, reflecting a difficult physician patient dynamic.
The article argues against raising salaries for public officials during terms, citing constitutional limits on the President and condemning self serving pay hikes by Congress. It warns of retroactive boosts, urges restraint, and criticizes N P Banks for proposing a President salary increase.
The franking privilege is abolished effective July 1, 1878. Official government correspondence and mailable matter from officials will bear the same postage rates as others. No compensation will be paid to Senators, members, or delegates for postage. Republicans celebrate the principle carried into law.
Hon Nehemia Bushner of Quincy dies drawing adjournment of both houses as a mark of respect. Senatorial seats shift with Nye term ending and Jones expected to take Nye seat amid corruption rumors. Sterling bans obscuring saloon doors new rules for lagerhouses. San Francisco ice coats winter reporting. Hoax Ames expands shovel fortune to grave digging. Ex Governor Matteson dies in Chicago. Foster awaits execution March 7. No death, what seems go in transition.
A discussion on railroad monopolies and high freight costs argues for potential government intervention to protect public interests. Citing Ferguson of Troy and officials from Iron Mountain, Virginia Central, and Schenectady Works, it claims tonnage costs could drop with better management, showing current Chicago to New York rates well above fair levels. The piece notes agricultural damages from transport costs and includes a classroom note about improving teacher training and record keeping.
Fifteen teachers from Ridott and Silver Creek met in Ridott Grammar School for an all day session January 25 1878. The program included reading history geography grammar and discussions on tardiness and teaching methods. Teachers stressed the need for stronger grammar instruction and timely pupil engagement.
Proceedings record a January 24 1873 special session of Stephenson County Board of Supervisors with no quorum, adjournment, then reconvening to discuss taxes in Waddams and equalization. A committee is formed to investigate assessments, and a resolution requests duplicates be used by the State's Attorney. A later February 1873 date appears with elections to grant funds for Kenogy relief and Farmers Mass Meeting details.
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