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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1879
Page
2
The Freeport Journal notes that U.S. Grant is a leading candidate for president in 1880 subject to the decision of the Republican National Convention. The item emphasizes Grant's renomination prospects and party process.
The district will send Hon A M A Hawk to Washington next week. General Logan received a magnificent reception after his election from Springfield citizens. Hon A M Jones is reappointed as Penitentiary Commissioner by Gov Cullom for a six year term with a salary of 1500 dollars annually.
The Pension Bill, recently enacted, stands as a tribute to the statesmanship of newly elected Senator John A. Logan, the bill's author, and serves as justice for the crippled and maimed defenders of the country.
Upon his arrival at his Warren home Friday last Mr. A M Jones was serenaded by neighbors and friends, with scores attending led by the Eagle Cornet Band. Dr B F Crummer delivered a fitting eloquent address congratulating him on the fall election and the senatorial campaign outcome.
At the Lindel Hotel in Springfield the Republican members of the Legislature presented Hon. A M Jones with a handsome ten piece solid silver tea set as a testimonial of appreciation for his efficient campaign leadership. Jones accepted the gift in a fitting, gracious speech at the reception honoring Senator Hogan.
The Pension Bill has been signed by the President and the Commissioner of Pensions will issue circulars with full directions to all pensioners. The notices will explain how to obtain arrears under the law and will be published in newspapers to prevent pensioners from falling prey to claim agent sharks.
The passage argues that a Republican drift toward Grant in 1880 is visible as eminent Republicans Logan, Carpenter, Conkling, and Cameron are named, while Northern Democrats clash with Southern Democrats on the Senate floor, signaling a return to early GOP aims unless the Solid South changes quickly.
Mr Bragg of Wisconsin criticized Southern Democrats for aiming to raid the treasury. He urged desertion from the party if loyalty meant only financial gain. The exchange referenced Louisiana's Ellis and Mis, who voiced Confederate loyalist views, echoingState rights secession. The remark recalled the storms of 1860 and 1861.
A respected city woman founded the Young Men’s Library Association to aid the welfare of local youth. The public library arose from that drive, but today the society bears debt from insufficient funds to cover running costs, reflecting on Freeport’s community spirit and support for streets and enterprise.
The Journal recalls Gen Logan's Senate victory on January 21 and reprints speeches from Senate and House leaders. Warrine nominates Logan praising his war record and statesmanship. Mason and Shaw second the nomination. Logan's joint-session acceptance vows to honor the mandate, unite Republicans, and defend Union amid political attacks.
In Rockford the Goodhues and Freeport supporters moved the case of C F Goodhue, with bondsmen surrendering to the Winnebago County Sheriff. The court granted a short postponement as defense counsel sought time to review new details, while affidavits from Goodhue’s witnesses were presented asserting absence of funds in his treasurer’s account and detailing witness locations and anticipated attendance. The judge denied further delay and proceeded with jury selection on Wednesday.
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