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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1869
Page
3
The House census committee invites information and suggestions from across the country to aid in formulating a plan for an accurate and thorough census. The measure aims to show growth, resources, and development since the last count, aiding emigration, taxation, debt, and national progress.
From Harlem Illinois Seb 16 1869 the Ep Journal announces a four day school from Saturday the 27th inst for friends of youth to visit. M M Nihelman teacher invites the County Superintendent to attend Dist No 1 Town Harlem.
A New York correspondent reports that the four guiding aims are economy retrenchment faithful revenue collection and public debt reduction. It notes a remark about General Grant joking that New York might run the Government by contract from March 4.
The Northern Illinois Horticultural Society meets in Aurora for its first annual session with delegates from afar, committees appointed, and a full program planned across three days including lists revisions for apples pears and berries, essays, and lectures. The report details proceedings, officer elections, and numerous fruit varieties debated for testing and adoption.
A sarcastic remark notes Jay Gould and other Erie managers were passed unhung through Seymour Indiana, imputing a rumored execution fate with a wry, critical tone of the era.
A detailed account presents Mahomet as a compact, tall yet spare man with broad shoulders, black hair and beard, fair Arab complexion, large piercing eyes, and rapid gait. He wore simple cotton apparel, despised silk, valued refined scents, carried toothpicks and eye antimony, and avoided typical Arab games, contrasting with heroic stereotypes.
Washington correspondent for the Chicago Tribune recalls Galena's role in American progress. He notes two Galena sisters at Mrs. Grant’s reception and calls Galena the Sparta of America while Boston is Athens and Chicago Macedonia. He recalls railroads as a backstabber in the rise and fall of Galena’s empire.
Annie Thomas narrates a scene from a traditional otter hunt ending with the otter surrounded by hounds. The account details the animal's struggle and the packs’ pursuit in a river setting, highlighting the emotional tension and the rider's reflections on sport and mercy.
The article surveys French and American views on bayonet use in warfare, citing battles from 1805 and 1813, debating the meaning of a bayonet encounter versus attack. It references U S statistics on bay wound reports in early Civil War years and notes military contractors and Senate actions on plant operations and President’s authority.
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