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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1877
Page
2
AW Richards lampoons political turns in Freeport Journal with satire on Tilden dispatches and Democrat woes. The piece mocks Cronin and cronout while questioning loyalty, lampooning blue light and literary women in a brisk, witty column.
The sentence asserts a riddle like ratio: as is to 7, zero corresponds to 185 to 184, implying a hidden proportional link. The claim blends arithmetic and wordplay to illustrate a puzzling mapping without a clear numerical basis.
The Oregon Postmaster's vote was found legal and counted for Hayes and Wheeler. The issue centers on Sammy and the current status of the matter remains unresolved in the report.
Senator Thurman resigns from the Electoral Commission while ill, and Senator Kernan of New York, a Democrat, is appointed to fill the vacancy.
A quizzical vignette asks how a mustard plaster poultice might help a wandering hired man in the streets and saloons, with his hands over his heart and a vacant air. The writer wonders about salves and comfort for a weary urban figure.
The Bulletin man at the Brewster House on November 7 1876 declares Tilden must win the presidency even at bayonet point urging support for sending Porter a bayonet as other means fail and the valiant arm of a “little giant” may save.
The hired man who runs the Bulldozer notes in his final issue that the Republican nominees were among the best citizens yet they were counted out by returning boards. He cites when shysters and nincompoops influenced the process.
In Chicago on Monday the second trial of Alexander Sulli van for the murder of Francis A. Stanford began before Judge McAllister. Defense was led by Leonard Swett Emory A Storrs Thomas A Moran and W J Agnes with State's Attorney Mills aided by Colonel Van Arman and his assistant Weber.
The speaker urges Democrats to study the Electoral Commission vote that made the bill a law. He advises dismissing complaints and to “cut it out” and use the vote as a reminder whenever Democrats grumble at Justice Bradley and the eight honest men.
A contemporary portrait praises Col Bob Ingersoll as a strong candidate for the new Cabinet. The author lauds his eloquence in campaigns, his integrity, and his warm heart, arguing he would serve with distinction in any position offered by the Government.
The Bulldozer cartoon mocks President Hayes by proposing a fake cabinet with names like W. Belknap and Gen. Babcock. It derides the author’s allegations as depraved and unfounded, contrasting them with the reality that Hayes would not appoint convicted criminals or notorious figures to cabinet roles.
Don Piatt, previously noted as about to be arrested for seditious writing, has been indicted and is now out on bail of $5,000. The piece condemns incendiary leaders and warns that prompt arrest and punishment will curb dangerous influence.
The piece denounces Democratic charges of partisanship after the Electoral Commission chose to count Florida’s three votes for Tylayes and Oregon’s Cronin certificates were rejected. It claims the seven Democratic members aided Tilden Cronin by counting only two Florida votes, condemning corruption and urging an end to political rancor.
Gen John McArthur, long time Chicago Postmaster, filed voluntary bankruptcy with the Government as a preferred creditor for about 56 000 dollars. He admits using post office funds for personal business as the times grew tight. Assets listed at 200 000 dollars against 167 000 in liabilities. Frank W Palmer named as his successor at the Inter-Crown.
Widehampton criticized obstructive tactics by Democrats while defending the electoral commission's decisions. He said Democrats submitted their case to the tribunal and should avoid bad faith, even at the cost of defeat, noting the tactics harmed the party.
The prompt asks which den in the United States is most corrupt, referencing a single word “Tilden” without providing a specific article or factual basis. The lack of verifiable context prevents a determinate answer.
The Oregon case dominates the debate as the electoral commission weighs whether Cronin Miller and Parker validly represented Oregon. Objections argue lack of appointment and improper certificates while Odell Cartwright Watts are upheld as lawful electors, guiding the count toward three Smayes and three Wheeler votes. The panel’s ruling supports the Oregon electors and proceeds to Pennsylvania with the next state tally.
The steamer Dakota from New York to Liverpool brings the body of John O'Mahoney. An address is presented to the American committee and remains are taken to the pro-Cathedral. Torchlight procession planned in Cork, with the body later moved to Dublin. Fenians protest Cardinal Cullen's decision not to allow lying in state in Dublin Cathedral. Disturbances accompany elections in Jagodina and Kragujevac amid tensions between government pressure and Karageorgevite intrigues.
An Illinois correspondent reports on Governor Cullom appointing railroad commissioners, their mixed support, and the push to reform or abolish the Railroad Board. The piece notes Washington’s Birthday parades, hopes for a practical rail policy, and debates in the Senate and House over temperance laws, commissions, and investigations into governance and enforcement.
Senator Conkling of New York denounces attempts to credit Tilden and his allies, insisting Oregon’s vote be counted as the people intended. He urges a swift, quiet completion of the electoral count, with Oregon’s result declared at the earliest moment.
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