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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1867
Page
2
The text argues that no year dies and that time is a circle of events. 1866 and 1867 endure in influence and memory, shaping the present and future, with past lessons echoing in heart and mind. It urges recognition that life and history continuously unfold, not discard.
The Drumming System, linked to the Commercial Traveler model, draws criticism for unfair competition. Drummers push goods by sample, often exaggerating merit or misrepresenting quality. Even honest sellers risk inflated prices and deceptive practices, leading buyers to prefer direct purchases from principals.
A Read poem alludes to John Morrissey, New York Fifth District congressman elect, via a satirical portrait of a brash, musclebound figure. The piece describes a coliseum scene with a powerful gladiator, his crowd reception, and a political insinuation about leadership and power, set in a winter moment remarking on current political themes.
Winter has arrived after a long delay and many are ill prepared for its harshness. Some greet the season with joy for sleigh rides and parties, while a large group fears want and suffering. The appeal asks readers to remember the poor and help widows and orphans, and those ruined by war, as the New Year approaches.
The piece argues the Papacy loses temporal power while remaining spiritual, predicting a stronger church influence post divorce of realms. It notes Pope Pius IX's flight, Italy’s aim to take Rome, and calls for a purely spiritual papacy with renewed progress. It also critiques President Johnson’s Reconstruction stance and reflects on Southern state ratifications and constitutional issues.
A large Lena gathering forms a resolve to resist the Winnesheik Insurance Company’s proposed premium note assessment. Members draft resolutions calling for legal action, independent review, and withdrawal if losses exceed prior statements, adjournment set for January 19, 1867.
The speaker argues that the leader’s smooth rhetoric hides real actions that render other professions useless, leaving the public incredulous yet compelled to accept the policy as its true expression.
Citizens of Lena convened January 1866 to oppose Winnesheik Fire Insurance Company of Freeport charges on premium notes. A five member resolutions committee drafted protest language demanding legal avenues before payment, condemning the company’s management as dishonest, with speakers including Simmons and Naramore.
Letters from Winslow and Florence discuss extending a railroad from Monroe Wisconsin via Winslow and Nora to the Mississippi, with a January mass meeting planned in Nora to secure a charter and survey. General Birney’s Morris Convention speech urges lower rates and challenges rail monopolies, urging state action to curb the Northwestern and other rings, and noting a Springfield convention on January 16 to defend the people against railroading rapacity.
Town and county residents urged to shun the insurer, seek legislative action to curb special privileges, and appoint a three member committee with legal counsel to investigate the company’s polity and steps. insureds urged to pay losses since last statement if lands in treasury not exhausted. others to cancel policies. Committees in towns to sign resolutions. next meeting set for January 19 1867 at the same place. Pro Bono Publico.
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