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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1882
Page
2
Congressman Haskell of Kansas framed polygamy as a mock contrast between Gentile and Mormon groups in a recent speech. The remark, seen as inflammatory, drew attention to religious and social tensions in political discourse.
General Grant and A38 Grant Jr paid 1000 dollars each for pews at the sale of pews in Dr Newman’s new church. Putnam and Hunt also paid 1000 dollars, Shepherd Knapp 650 dollars, and Russell Sage 550 dollars.
A report claims the Mormon church maintains a treasury in Washington as well as Salt Lake City and asserts that Utah church leaders are skilled at using funds to pacify belligerent members.
A full blooded negro was among recent arrivals in Denver with Chinese companions. He wore their clothes spoke only their language and adopted their ways. He had lived twenty seven years in China after being captured in youth by pirates.
Harper's Weekly January frontispiece portrays the South in 1861 and 1882. In 1861 a planter sits atop cotton bales with an overseer whipping enslaved people in the field. In 1882 a White girl at a loom symbolizesIndustry as Black laborers exit fields with cotton heading toward factories and a train.
Davidge cites James 1 13 15 to rebuke the prisoner noting that temptation comes from within and not from God. The reading underscores the source of the attacker’s claimed inspiration as self generated lust leading to sin and death as described in the Epistle.
The Christian Union hails General Grant's letter as a remarkable document for its frank admission of error without mitigation. It lauds him for a victory over personal preconceptions, calling it a leadership example worthy of universal following and historic significance.
Mt Carroll officials and citizens react to Richard J Tomkins reappointment as postmaster after twenty years in office. The Jo Daviess county organ and Freeport Republican trade barbs about sore heads and private reports, with calls for General Atkins to clarify his stance on the matter and potential partisan conflict.
The pastor of the Congregational Church at Stratford Connecticut refused to read from the revised New Testament after an order to return to the King James version. He criticized the public’s ignorance, said he would no longer read scripture for their benefit, and tendered his resignation.
In Freeport the petitions for postmaster show two candidates A V Richards of the Freeport Journal and Smith D Atkins editor and postmaster. The Journal argues the majority favor Richards while Atkins cites major Hawk’s pledge to reappoint the current postmaster after a large signed petition. The piece notes canvassing methods and political tensions as the decision nears.
The Mount Carroll Herald criticizes General Atkins, Freeport postmaster, for backing Tomkins’s Mt Carroll postmaster appointment. The letter accuses reliance on Hawk’s influence, questions petition signatures, and urges consistent conduct between private talk and public journalism, inviting a public reply from Atkins.
The Inter Ocean argues Arthur did not remove Garfield’s cabinet members after months and instead filled openings with experienced, honorable men. It says the president’s choices satisfy advisers and public service, refuting calls for mass dismissals and claiming partisan clamor is baseless.
Henrys Premium Minstrels appeared at the Olympic to a good house with fine singers and comedians winning audience approval. The Chicago Times notes they will entertain at the Opera House in this city tomorrow evening January 19.
The Boston Ideal reports its bloodhounds attacked a donkey during travel to Jackson. The animal died within two hours from severe injuries. Management says a replacement burro from Mexico has been secured to continue the journey.
Angus McCallum a frugal Scotsman from Avon Canada who avoided banks to protect his cash has been rewarded when $100 in ten dollar bills hidden under an old chest consumed by mice was recovered.
A biographical sketch of John A. Logan born February 9 1826 in Jackson County Illinois. He served in the Mexican War and Civil War rising to Major General and later commanded the Army of the Tennessee. Logan served in Congress and the Senate, declined a ministerial post to Mexico, and as a Western figure is urged by newspapers as a first choice for 1884 presidency. He is portrayed as loyal frank and uncorrupted by graft.
In a Salt Lake City letter, Puine T. Vanzlizre urges immediate drastic action against polygamy in Utah. He attacks Mormon leadership, calls for disfranchisement of polygamists, and for a cross examination at polls to expose plural spouses, arguing such measures would transform Utah politics and curb law defiance.
The report covers Judge Davidge's opening for the Prosecution in the Guiteau trial and Guiteau's quick reply. Davidge rebuts Scoville's insanity theory, argues Guiteau's intellect and memory, and condemns the accused as a monster of depravity while noting the defense’s failure to reveal private confidences. The exchange includes remarks about Mrs. Dunmire and MSP Spitzka's testimony.
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