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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1880
Page
2
A Pennsylvania Convention feature notes John Sherman did not receive any mention despite his tireless work and full use of the U S Treasury for the nomination. The article highlights the absence of Sherman in the proceedings and the spotlight on other figures.
A roll signed by nearly sixty prominent Republicans calls for a Courthouse meeting next Saturday evening to organize a Washburne Club and push for Mr Washburne’s presidential nomination.
All Wisconsin soldiers and sailors of the late war are requested to send their names occupation and post office address together with their company regiment and rank to Col. C. K. Pier Fond du Lac Wis for enrollment preparatory to the grand reunion to be held in June.
Lee County State Senator Henry Dement, described as a young active Republican, rises as a strong potential nominee for Secretary of State. He would campaign vigorously across the western end of the state if nominated.
A meeting of the State Central Republican Committee is called for Chicago on the 25th inst with leading Republicans from across the state invited for consultation and deliberation. On the same day New York Republicans hold their State Convention to select delegates to Chicago and will choose a Grant delegation.
The Republican party in Freeport and Stephenson county is united and preparing for the year’s political contest. A Republican club has been formed with Dr. B T Buckley as President and I H Wiles as Secretary, with weekly meetings to perfect the organization and invite all Republicans to join for a strong, disciplined campaign.
The Chicago and New York Tribunes note Pennsylvania split 118 for Blaine and 133 for Grant, deeming no need for alarm. They argue Grant may not seek nomination, oppose machine politics, and predict the Chicago Convention will nominate a candidate acceptable to all. if not Grant, the country remains safe.
The Greenbackers lash out at Gen Logan for denouncing the Weaver bill as demagogic. The proposal would issue untold millions in greenbacks to pay soldiers the difference between their wartime pay and gold. Logan, a friend to soldiers, dismisses the measure as a cheap sop to ex soldiers. Weaver misreads patriot sentiment.
The passage argues soldiers refused the paltry government pay, noting WAMeS WETEC rises with gold and wages from 11 to 16 dollars monthly. It credits Gen. Logan for denouncing the Weaver bill and defending patriotic enlistment and national service.
The Pennsylvania Republicans met in Harrisburg to select delegates for the Chicago Convention. Grant and Blaine emerge as top candidates with Washburne as undercurrent. Delegates instructed to back Grant. Blaine as second choice. The piece urges nominating Grant and Blaine, labeling Grant as the best to lead the country and noting his World Tour credentials. It discusses liability, party unity, and political accountability amid local concerns about county funds and Goodhue.
The Bulletin questions further prosecutions citing cost and futility in Winnebago and beyond. The JOURNAL urges thorough ventilation to determine guilt or innocence, arguing justice requires a costly but decisive outcome and even calls for a county subscription if funds are lacking.
The reporter credits Crain with persistent effort and legal acumen in the Goodhue trial. Despite an uphill battle and a prima facie case against his client, Crain secured an acquittal through tireless advocacy and strategic handling of facts and law. Public opinion laments the outcome but praises Crain as among the best lawyers.
A letter to readers explains the 1879 Census Law creating a Superintendent of Census and up to 150 Census Supervisors per state. Illinois is divided into districts, with Cook, DuPage, Lake in District One and Jo Daviess through Carroll in District Two. It notes enumeration districts should generally stay under 4000 inhabitants according to 1870 counts.
The census plan restricts enumerators to residents of their designated sub-divisions and limits district sizes in townships. Compensation rules are set by the Superintendent of Census with varying rates east and west of the hundredth meridian, plus a capped total for each district. Sunderland urges applicants to accept assignments and support the tenth census.
A letters from Col George Hicks praising Gen John C Smith for Governor of Illinois. The piece celebrates Smiths wartime leadership, staff duties, bravery at Chickamauga and Kenesaw, and his postwar public service. Comrades urge Illinois to honor him, noting his loyalty, generosity, and steadfastness. A note from Hicks asks Partridge to share the letter with the 96th Regiment.
The editor lauds Col. Geo Hicks praise of Gen. J C Smith, highlighting his honesty and leadership in Chicago as Chief Grain Inspector, State Commissioner at the Centennial, and current State Treasurer. The piece urges Smith as a fit, capable candidate for Illinois governor at the 1880 Republican State Convention.
A compact caution notes to sidestep three hazards: wet footprints, dull moments, and legal trouble. It urges practical care and prudent choices to prevent spillover issues.
From Denver a Freeport boy writes of three locals who arrived in working clothes with tools, rode to Nation by train, and a grip sack of rocks yielded over 20000 in pure gold and silver. Assayer confirms riches. news stirs hopes of a new mine near the city. Weather mild but recent snow and cold do not halt constant building.
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