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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1881
Page
6
The Freeport Journal margins show editor A W Richards and the paper entered as second class matter at Freeport Illinois post office on a Wednesday dated January 26 188¢.
This last issue of the Jour- NAyin warns delinquent patrons of immediate removal from the list. Personal notices have been sent, and accounts unpaid by February 10 will be turned over to Justice of the Peace R H Wiles for collection. The paper urges full or partial payment at once.
The Journal announces shipment of sample premiums for 1881 subscribers and invites those who already paid for the year to cover the difference to receive items like the Encyclopaedia. Subscribers can extend for additional years and take advantage of multiple offers, with examples showing a $1.50 payment plus $6.00 for the premium.
A Springfield correspondent notes talk of contesting Cronkrite's seat in the house while he remains mayor of Freeport in Stephen son county. If offices conflict under the constitution, accepting the legislative post would vacate the mayoralty, but Cronkrite may retain the mayoral salary and cling to the office until spring.
Wim I Westervelt, sentenced October 3, 1875 to seven years for conspiring to kidnap and extort ransom for Charlie Ross, was released from the Eastern penitentiary yesterday after serving part of his term.
A group of prominent Chicago residents including N.K. Fairbank George W. Dunlap Perry I. Sith George Walker Wirt Dexter Henry W. King and John D.B. Lyon aim to organize a new telegraph company that will operate independently from the Western Linton consolidation.
Senator Blaine tells a Boston Traveler correspondent that the Senate will certainly amend the funding bill if it passes the House by removing the three percent limit, calling it an impossible rate of interest. He says House Democrats are in a reckless mood, a pattern the country has long shared, which has harmed only the Democratic party.
Senator elects announced across states with Gen. Ben Harrison in Indiana and Gen. d. 13 Hawley in Connecticut. Wisconsin names Philetus Sawyer to the U. S. Senate, replacing Ion. T. Howe. Eugene Hale from Maine, Jug Sherman from Ohio, and S. L. Van Wyck in Nebraska imply broad party shifts. A New York congressman and veteran describes farming life on 600 acres in Nebraska amid the political changes.
In a lengthy editorial, A. V. Richards rejects a public wager proposed by Postmaster Smith D. Atkins to audit Journal and Budget offices. Richards cites Atkins failures in affidavit schemes, past threats to seize control, and efforts to procure the Journal’s sale, calling the challenge vain and unbecoming.
Three inches of snow were reported at New Orleans on Monday morning. The Vermont Legislature adopted a law granting women the vote on all school matters with only one dissent in the Senate and three in the House. Women are now eligible for town clerk and town superintendent of schools offices in Vermont.
The text notes stark growth in Tennessee schools from 1872 onward, with 1875 recording 3,042 schools and 136,805 average daily attendance, rising to 5,522 schools and 891,461 attendees by the most recent year. It references counties lacking any school in 1872 and highlights dramatic improvement.
The Indiana Legislature considers a bill to make education compulsory in common schools. It would require teaching orthography reading writing mathematics up to algebra geography English grammar and U S history. Cities and towns could maintain graded schools with additional higher branches.
The present session of Congress is seen as a public benefaction, with the Democratic majority increasing public satisfaction after the Presidential election. Some within the party who voted for General Hancock regret his loss, doubting security under a Democratic administration next March and criticizing current Democratic leadership policies.
The piece argues that Carl Schurz has no future in Cabinets as estimates rise against him. It cites his past control of the German vote and his reform cry, now tainted by money matters and other alleged scandals smothered by party influence. His German influence is described as vanished, labeling him a d d political tramp as used by Senator Jones previously.
The author decries the Democratic party as moss backed and repeat in opposition to Grant’s military recognition and to public credit refunds. It cites past causes like slavery abolition and the war, predicts Grant’s services will be honored, and notes few sensible members remain in the party as Tribune reports.
A country parson walking home with a female church member quips that he preached to a congregation of asses. The lady retorts that she thought of that remark when he calls them his beloved brethren.
A 19th century health report defends prompt smallpox vaccination of Mayor Cronkrite’s patient. The health officer notes recovery, isolation, disinfection, and no further cases while chiding critics. The Journal lauds vaccination though lampoons the process and questions storing scabs for future emergencies.
The majority report from the House Military Affairs Committee recommends against passing the bill to place General Grant on the retired list with rank and pay equal to General. Minority views praise Grant’s wartime leadership, noting his unique service across battles and offices and arguing simple justice in recognizing his contributions. The Hayes administration backs the measure, praising his decisive role in ending the Civil War.
A Journal reporter gathered bankers' opinions on the refunding bill before Congress. They foresee the law could erase most National banks, except those holding 4 percent securities maturing in 1907. Post May 1, banks would need 3 percent securities, risking the disappearance of the 3 percent class as 5-10 bonds mature. Banks might buy 4 percent bonds before May 1 to preserve circulation, leaving the government to manage its 8 percent 5-10s.
A Senate joint resolution proposed on the eighteenth asserts railroads handle most internal commerce and wield power to charge discriminatory tariffs. It urges Congress to pass a law fixing reasonable, uniform taxes or rates on transportation by railway companies across the United States and Territories, to curb exorbitant charges.
Waterbury Conn.. American notes Elijah Hitchcock a Connecticut constable faced scrutiny as Deacon Solomon Rising described him as prudent yet oddly frugal. Rising recalled Hitchcock’s duck levy for a $4 debt on Widow Witter, chasing ducks around the house and billing mileage until the debt was collected.
The piece discusses Congress funding fights and the Democrats shifts as the March 4 committee-settles approach, the Western Union postal telegraphy push, Morse’s early funding saga, and the hope for cheap telegraphy. It also notes excursion crowds in Washington, views of the Capitol complex, the Old Capitol Prison history, post office site plans, and Prof Beard’s fish distribution program to bolster Chesapeake Bay industry.
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