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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1873
Page
2
The Freeport Journal notes the Governor Oglesby inaugural is printed in full, calling it a masterly state paper and predicting it will be read with genuine satisfaction. The item underscores the significance of the inaugural within Illinois political life.
Governor Oglesby will be elected United States Senator to replace Lyman Trumbull on the 4th of next March for a six year term. The piece lauds Trumbull as cold hearted and crafty and hails Oglesby as gallant and glorious. It notes Logan and Oglesby as trusted men and Illinois pride.
Frank Blair of Missouri has failed to secure reelection to the national Senate. He was defeated by a man named Bogg in the Senatorial race before the Missouri Legislature, leaving Blair in political limbo alongside Trumbull as the March 4 deadline nears.
A group of affluent men have purchased the island of San Domingo and Samana Bay for 20 million dollars. They plan to govern loosely for amusement and to attract investors, turning the sale into a major speculation. In other notes, Stokes reportedly commented on a bottle of poison found in his cell, denying suicide and claiming a stay of proceedings and new trial.
The piece notes conciliabulum as Latin for caucus and reports Harlan Iowa figures smeared in the Pacific Railroad probe. It mentions L. V. Bogg winning the Missouri Senate seat, Mrs Blair, March deadlines for Congress, and J. F. Allison’s clerkship promotion. Milledgeville Grange officers are listed. Stokes faces uncertain fate as lawyers press efforts to avert execution.
Surgeons warn a dangerous spinal meningitis in horses is prevalent in New York City. Believed to arise from the recent distemper outbreak and caused by horses being worked before full recovery. Several fatal cases have occurred already.
Report claims sixteen peddlers selling cloth and dry goods in Winnebaro county. They state they come from England and will not sell under $159 to any buyer, with notes taken. In the same county they have reportedly moved about $10,000 swarth in sales.
The Indiana governor asserts cordial relations with the United States and pledges to foster friendship among states. He promotes Indiana as a great commonwealth and claims a reserved sovereignty, likening the state to a powerful, isolated persona.
In a formal inaugural address the Illinois governor reflects on elections and the balance between national and state powers. He emphasizes unity, the primacy of the National Union, balanced federalism, and the duty to support public welfare while guarding state rights and judicial integrity.
General Beveridge after sworn in as Lieutenant Governor and Senate President gives a brief address. He pledges to preside with fairness and order, dispatch public business, and uphold the Constitution, while honoring his predecessor and noting possible vacancy of the governorship to a U.S. Senate seat.
In Washington Jan 15 with testimony on Durant and Harlan and allegations of funds spent to influence elections a committee seeks records from governors and state officials in Louisiana and Arkansas. Deputy sergeants at arms dispatched to serve notices and compel disclosure of private contributions to political campaigns.
The Illinois Legislature moves toward order with preliminary work nearly finished. A Revenue Committee bill extends tax collection time for spirits and sales. A Raoul organization meeting proposes publishing all legal notices, while Cronkrite introduces bills to cancel deeds mortgages and to incorporate cities and villages. The House opens with proposed measures on horticulture and railroads.
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