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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1880
Page
2
After James Russell Lowell, our Minister to Spain, has been appointed Minister to Great Britain, the government shifts diplomatic posting. The move places Lowell in London as the United States envoy to the United Kingdom.
Rockford papers name Col. C. M. Brazee as a probable candidate for congressional honors next fall. The writer vouches for Brazee, praising his abilities and doubting current representatives in the old 4th District, suggesting a better choice.
Ringmaster Atkins nominates Burch Ard for governor. “Little Burch” is fairly well provided for by his “cozzon” Mr Sfayes, and our advice to him is to be industrious in making himself solid where he was. He would loom up under Atkins training for governor about as much as he did for US senator.
A gentleman told a Journal reporter he doubted the Journal’s statements in the affidavits printed in the postmaster's manifesto but after reading the document he now believes the Journal charged God's truth. The note questions an Indian agent becoming a U S Mint official while mentioning A M Lawyer and H C Burchard. Californians may thank Mr Burchard for bringing his family to San Francisco to fill offices.
A fragmented 19th century commentary lauds young men from homes and fields who joined the Union in crisis, arguing their vigorous patriotism matched leaders in securing victory. The piece credits Adheroic resolve for wartime success and urges continued courage among the youth to avert fear.
The passage compares the migration of black refugees to birds in spring and likens their faith, prayers, and songs to ancient Egyptian bondmen and Miriam's inspiration. It portrays a rising spirit amid hardship, portraying the community as guided by a divine messenger and a new inspiration spreading among the people.
A January budget supplement rebuts a Freeport Journal claim about General Smith D. Atkins. The piece defends its charges as true, notes corrections to rank, and argues affidavits and extracts are unreliable, urging Bro. Johanson not to lose faith.
In a fragmented excerpt two editors of the P. O. organ, the medical editor and the military editor, debate who is the corruptor and who is corrupted, illustrating the age old adage that evil communications corrupt good.
The President sent to the Senate a list of nominations for Supervisors of the Census in this State. D. L. Sunderland of this city is appointed for the district covering eight counties. Sunderland is a longstanding local figure, respected for service and competence, with Maj. Hawk credited for influencing the appointment.
The article argues the Maine political crisis nears resolution with Republicans in full control of state departments and Governor Frank Davis, a wartime corporal, recognized by Gen. Chamberlin. It praises Republican governance and warns Fusionists, citing past GOP discipline and calls for swift punishment of Garcelin and allies amid election tensions.
Rochelle Illinois publication The Telephone prints a diary series by Jno M King a former Greenback candidate for Congress detailing wartime service in the 92nd Illinois Infantry with Notes From A Soldier's Diary in the December 6 issue and mentions if the soldier is King or not.
Fragmentary OCR lines recall a dramatic weather shift cold and a wartime scene. mentions men regarded while sleeping with mules and entering a cabin. References saved honor for glory at grave sites and city of LovsvintH. Overall, a tense historic vignette with scattered phrases.
On February 1 1863 the crew aboard the Tempes faced freezing winds and drifting snow. The rough gusts whipped blankets and rigging as the cold water splashed and froze on deck, leaving soldiers and mules alike shivering in harsh conditions.
The narrator recalls a frigid voyage on the Tempest in February 1863. Officers and soldiers endure icy cabins and scarce warmth, while loyal troops resist mutinous thoughts. With mules for shelter and hard tack for breakfast, the crew plans for endurance as Louisville fades behind on the Ohio.
The document records a Maine crisis where Major General Chamberlain rejects recognizing fullingon as Governor citing constitutional limits. He warns that only lawful means can resolve the dispute, risking anarchy and bloodshed, and appeals for peaceful constitutional action.
A Peoria Journal excerpt critiques southern hospitality toward northern capitalists. The piece notes men building empires are feted with gifts and taffy, then abandon ventures after local resistance and accusations of Yankee distrust. It argues regional bias blocks capital and calls for justice and mercy.
The Washington Post discusses the 1880 census plan detailing birth, death, occupation, literacy, and wealth data, as experts collect statistics across mining, fishing, and industry. It recalls General Walker’s remarks on comprehensive field data, and honors veteran Aiken of Lewisburg with recollections of his life and death, including a funeral outline and a birthday tribute from the Chronicle.
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