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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1855
Page
2
The act forbids sale of all intoxicating liquors under all circumstances with limited allowances for importation and county level licensing. It details licenses, bonds of 1000 to 10000 dollars, agent appointments, penalties, and enforcement procedures including fines, imprisonment, and appeals.
The document outlines extensive provisions for enforcing liquor prohibition, including seizure procedures, notice requirements, and timelines for court appearances. It covers forfeiture enter, costs of prosecution, appeals to circuit court, and restitution rules. It also details officer duties, penalties for violations, juror ineligibility, and the use of forfeitures toward school funds.
A 1867 Illinois act sets January 2 as the law’s start and schedules a June election to decide prohibition by popular vote. Supporters hail the measure as advancing restraint on liquor sales and temperance, aligning Illinois with eastern states.
The Chicago Democrat reports Milledgeville Bank frauds causing public alarm in Georgia. It claims losses exceed 250 000 and accuses Bradley Curtis of misleading creditors while bank owners sold notes for pennies. A New York charity ball showcased gallant gowns for charity distribution.
The article extols Sevot as an ideal U S Senate candidate praising his oratory honesty and anti slavery stance while lauding Sweet for firm opposition to slavery without extremism. It notes legislative duty to elect a worthy senator and mentions local figures and related political and business updates.
Washington debates outline Post Master General delays for a daily Mississippi mail route and tributaries, revisiting 1861 54 acts. Resolutions call for Kane search expedition. patent extension protests surface. Votes on Pacific Railroad VI, committee referrals, and military aid for Indian hostilities follow.
The Milwaukee area reports drifts five to six feet high halting railroad traffic with no trains arriving since yesterday. In U S District Court M Booth gets one month imprisonment and a thousand dollar fine plus costs. John Ryncraft sentenced to ten days and a 260 fine. John S Wells is named U S Senator replacing the late Norris and has left for Washington.
Fragments indicate the Know Nothing movement in New Hampshire plans a convention on the 30th amid snowdrifts and obstructed roads, with discussions noted in the Jan 23 report from Bostéx.
New York reports the screw steamship Glasgow sails today for Glasgow. Passengers include a Galebracad waer cea DIOL. Paris letters say Mr Mason is in critical condition and Hilford’s body is paralyzed, with hope for recovery and retirement home. Emigration costs surpass freight income to migrants. Lyon faces about a thousand unemployed amid factory contractions.
A community editorial urges a comprehensive state census this year to better display Illinois growth and resources. It calls for a competent superintendent, notes gains since 1850, and argues the cost pays off in reputation and emigration aid. The piece also covers a visit by Old Soldiers to the Tomb of Washington with speeches and a festive reception.
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