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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1877
Page
2
The Freeport Journal reports that on Monday the 5th inst gold stood at 1.0045 in New York. New state officers were duly inaugurated at Springfield on the same day. Gov Cullom's inaugural address will appear in the Journal's next issue.
Cronin the snide elector from Oregon admitted before the Investigating Committee that he received 83000 dollars for his part in the attempted theft of Oregon's vote.
The case of N W Boody versus Samuel J Tilden and others was on the 3rd inst at New York dismissed because the plaintiff did not appear. Tilden pleaded the statute of limitations, making further pursuit futile as nothing could be recovered.
An $8,000 check deposited by Martin Runyon with Charles Dimond for Ladd & Bush of Suem Oregon is traced to Col Pelton. Pelton described as Tilden’s private secretary and nephew, living with his boss, heir apparent, and secretary of the Democratic National Committee, seen by Democrats as Tilden’s mouthpiece. The sum is portrayed as a “job” near the would be President.
Commodore Vanderbilt, the Rail Road King, died at his New York City home around 11 o’clock on the 4th inst. He had been effectively dead for months, his son now managing vast interests. His estate is estimated between 85 and 100 million dollars, the result of his own earnings from humble beginnings.
In the State Legislature, Hon James Shaw of Carroll County was elected speaker. He delivered a brief address thanking members and pledging fair, unbiased leadership. The paper expects Shaw to steer right and notes interest from the 5th Congressional District in his tenure. It cautions against repeating past epithets used for the previous speaker, Haines menagerie.
In a Be hind House gathering at Springfield last week Republicans unanimously backed Gen John A. Logan for the U S Senate. The nomination lauded his defense of the Union, long service, and steadfast battles against calumny while facing opposition from rivals and foes of the Union.
The text praises Gen Logan for his presumed re nomination and declares the Democratic House powerless to tarnish his reputation. It notes the state GOP’s confidence in his honor and integrity and expresses hope that he will win re election by fair means, with his acceptance speech to follow in another column.
New Yorkers whisper of a morning duel between James Gordon Bennett and Frederick May near Lake Champlain in Canada. May had cowhided Bennett on the 3rd, and a Christmas marry date with May’s sister failed when Bennett did not appear. A later plan with Cardinal McCloskey to officiate also faltered as Bennett vanished again. Some fear a real duel, others call it a distraction by the Bulldozers amid national game-day fizzles.
A Friday incident shows Speaker Shaw firmly upholding constitutional law as the Illinois Senate convened to declare state officers. He read the county returns, rejected an out of order motion, and ruled on the proper method to announce results, earning praise for plain duty and signaling a straightforward path to the upcoming national presidential question.
The Twelfth General Assembly opened in Springfield with James Shaw of Mt. Carroll elected Speaker after a party split. Temporary officers were chosen, Senators sworn in, and Shaw delivered a cautious, inclusive address promising fair committee work and deference to constituents as the body begins its new session.
Gen John A Logan accepts Republican caucus nomination but warns the party against unfair moves or personal gain. He defends his record, urges lawful inauguration, and pledges loyalty to party principles while resisting intra party pressure and calls for peaceful leadership. He emphasizes unity, peace, and adherence to majority will.
President Plumb and ex Speaker Smith witnessed the scene as Democrats pressed an appeal motion. The attempt aimed to push the Speaker into accepting a precedent favoring Tilden's cause, but the Speaker's sagacity and pluck blocked the tactic.
Proceedings of Home Lodge 1.0 GT No 607 report the death of Rolla A. Tan founder of the Washingtonian Home. The testimonial mourns his intellect, leadership, and upbuilding work, noting firm foundations and enduring altar fires within the Good Templars order.
Colonel Blanton Duncan, once a Confederate, doubts any trouble from Hayes and Tilden. He says the South will not act with discontented politicians calling for war. He notes Republican majorities in Northern legislatures, besides New Jersey and Indiana exceptions, and predicts Hayes would win all Northern states if a sudden vote occurred.
The speaker condemns caste within Christianity and society, contrasting Christ’s humility with wealth and status. He warns that money and exclusive intellectual prestige block moral elevation, favoring the polished circle over the humble and tested character.
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