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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1872
Page
2
The December national debt declined by 4,419,986 dollars as Congress reassembled after holiday recess on Monday. Reports from New Jersey note smallpox epidemics, and other items include political shifts in New York, a hoax death in California, and Brigham Young’s imprisonment.
George Alfred Townsend argues in a late letter that the Democratic party shows how dead it is by the trouble in forming new affiliations. He notes Congress members fear altering pro caucuses and worry about being replaced by better men under a new coalition.
Washington reports warn of a possible rupture with Spain over Cuba as new Spanish Cabinet hostility and a harsher policy toward Cuban affairs emerge. Officials cite civil service reform opposition, naval prep, and shifting diplomacy with Madrid. Rumors of war fade, while Philadelphia gains favor for the Republican National Convention.
Arriving in Springfield last night we learn there was no quorum yesterday and nothing done. The session opened with a full house and temperance petitions. The revenue bill faces sections on listing personal property and debts, sparking a long debate on whether indebtedness should be deductible. Proponents argue deductions threaten tax collection. opponents warn of double taxation and inequity. The author promises ongoing coverage of the bill’s fate and party stances.
The Hon. John Sherman of Ohio has been elected to a third term in the United States Senate. The public rejoices, praising him as one of the ablest men in the body.
A negro named Howard assaulted a ten year old white girl in Rochester on New Year’s Day leaving her head wounded and near death. Citizens mobbed to hang him but six military companies aided the Sheriff to secure a rapid trial. He received twenty years at the State Prison, deemed too mild by locals.
The President's letter to Senator Poole defends the continuation of vigorous Ku-Klux act prosecutions, disputing claims that office changes signal a diminished effort. It frames Carolinians' doubts as unfounded and timely.
General Sheridan completes plans for Alexis buffalo hunt. He will capture the Ducal party with aides General Forsyth, Colonel Forsyth, and Colonel Sheridan, arriving at Fort McPherson on the 18th inst. They proceed to North Platte Station, then ride to the buffalo region by horseback and ambulance amid fine plains weather and royal bullets.
The Illinois House passed a resolution endorsing Sumner's one term amendment to the Constitution. It applies only to presidents serving one term after March 4 1878 and has no bearing on President Grant's re election. A large majority of the Legislature is said to favor Grant's return.
Springfield correspondent summarizes the five weeks of legislative work. Senate bills passed 29, House bills passed 26, Senate bills passed by the House 12, House bills passed by the Senate 6. Governor approved five: SB 291 asylum funding, SB 295 lieutenant governor salary, SB 138 multi county circuit terms. HB 636 land jurisdiction to US and condemnation, SB 237 repeal of scales act.
Renowned author speakers in Freeport as Dr J G Holland and Timothy Titcomb prepare to address an evening audience. The paper urges locals to provide a large turnout, praising Holland as a premier lecturer in his field.
In Philadelphia Secretary Boutwell outlined a government policy to extinguish fifty million dollars of the national debt each year until the debt is fully cleared.
A local political scene in New Orleans grows more tangled as factions clash over leadership, policy direction, and upcoming decisions. Officials warn of gridlock while community groups seek clarity and reforms amid mounting tensions.
James Fisk Jr dies after a morning of rapid decline as physicians fail to halt his end. Jay Gould attends, Mrs Fisk reacts with anguish, and a postmortem outlines the fatal wound. Stokes is jailed at the Tombs and linked to the Mansfield libel case as details unfold of the fatal shooting.
Six trains of passenger cars from the West reached Omsha last Saturday on the Union Pacific Railroad. The report notes the journey concluded on December 92d, reflecting a scheduling irregularity in the usual timetable.
A man visits a Chicago woman at night where a heated exchange ends with his departure and a later return to take a walnut chair home as a symbol of affection. He declares marriage unless opposed by her father. A town reports cotton bail quality amid local chatter.
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