02 Jul 1852
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1852
Page
1
The obituary notes Henry Clay died in Washington on Tuesday at five to eleven. He had long suffered weakness and was frail, yet died peacefully after declaring calm resignation. Whigs and the nation mourn a patriot statesman whose memory will endure as long as liberty remains.
The article introduces General Winfield Scott and seeks to summarize his life and career. It notes prior public curiosity about Franklin Pierce and critiques press characterizations, then outlines Scott’s birth in 1786 near Petersburgh Virginia, his family background, and lineage leading to his prominence.
A condensed tribute traces Scott from a Petersburg youth through legal beginnings to a military career. It covers his early zeal during British impressments, roles in the 1812 and Mexican Wars, and his ascent to Major General amid political jealousy and public acclaim. The piece frames him as destined for the Presidency.
The threeport Sabbath Schools plan a countywide Union Sabbath School Celebration on Monday July 5. Attendees should assemble at the Union Schoolhouse at 10 1 2 AM and form a procession to the Grove near Daniel Brewster’s residence west of Knowlwan and Co’s Store for addresses. A dinner will be prepared by the committee and provisions may be donated at D S Brewster’s residence.
A local column mocks a Whig ratification meeting and condemns Democratic editorials attacking Whigs personally. It defends the Whig banner carrier as a quiet worker and questions accusations of bribery and liquor sales. The piece calls for civil political discourse and notes forthcoming Democratic ratification events.
A Prairie Democrat notice mocks the editor for praising Pom i Campbells humbug speech on the Liome stead Bil. The piece suggests editorials favor Campbell for congress and Douglas for the presidency, noting a political compromise that leaves Campbell with the Democrat’s support without reciprocation.
The annual examination and exhibition of this institution took place June 22 to 24. Attendees praised the exercises as highly interesting, noting a flourishing school with record student attendance. A new seminary building is under construction to expand facilities, and the next term starts on the second Monday of August.
Six sections of a mile each from Freeport west of the eighth division are sub contracted to Mr Wood of Peru. The line will run from Freeport to Galena not Dubuque, per a new law allowing future Galena to Dubuque construction. Wood plans to begin in ten days and hopes to finish quickly, with a July 4, 1868 rail trip to Galena planned.
A solitary verse notes a fighter who faints may still live to play another part while the man slain in battle cannot become the standard bearer of the Democratic party in a Presidential campaign.
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