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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1873
Page
7
The text rails at competing parties and platforms, praising the Republican stance as consistent and nationwide. It critiques Liberal movements, questions Horace Greeley’s candidacy, and debates the 1860 political landscape and Lincoln’s nomination.
The piece surveys Horace Greeley's stance during the Civil War era, noting his initial resistance to coercion, fluctuations on emancipation, and calls for peace talks. It contrasts Greeley with Lincoln's policy, and recounts key events from 1860 to 1864 including Bull Run, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and peace overtures at Niagara Falls.
The letter exchange shows Lincoln insisting on safe conduct only for authorized peace negotiators who accept restoration of the Union and abolition of slavery. Horace Greeley is accused of misrepresenting the policy, provoking controversy over the President’s conduct and public trust. The piece notes Lincoln’s integrity, Grant’s wartime service, and Storrs’ fiery county speech praising Lincoln and Grant.
The Chicago Times endorses the Dolly Varden slate despite opposition to Greeley. It labels Gustave Koerner and other Democratic nominees for Illinois governor secretary of state and attorney general as Democrats who uphold party principles. A veteran Democrat, asked to switch to Horace Greeley, replied that he would take the life rather than abandon Democratic aims.
The Greeley organ started at Aurora Illinois and the Fox River Valley Press has collapsed. Only one number was issued as Shig exhausted the few hundred dollars contributed by Horace White of the Chicago Tribune who appears to dispense the corruption fund for Greeley.
Hon Hf C Burchard visited town on Wednesday and is expected to receive a unanimous renomination on July 25. The region's longstanding support for a capable representative is noted in the Carrol County Gazette report.
The New York World notes hundreds of thousands of Democrats who will not vote for Greeley and compares this to the Republican majority of about 800,000 from four years ago. It warns that Li. G.'s prospects look less favorable given current election indicators.
The New York Times argues that nominating Mr Greeley at Baltimore would divide the Democracy of the South, likening it to a storm splitting a decayed tree top and causing the worthless portion to fall while leaving the rest to a new growth.
The record lists Brooklyn Bridge measurements including total length 5802 feet central span 1000 feet elevation 180 feet width 80 feet tower height 208 feet base at water line 184 by 56 feet. The figures provide a complete scope of the bridge’s size and structural footprint.
Ice factories in the South report growing success as most production machinery is sourced from French materials. The French equipment supports increased output in local plants.
The Times notes 1860 customs collection cost 6.25 per hundred and 1870s about 3.11 per hundred, arguing tariff complexity grew from simple to complex and asserting these facts support a Republican re election case this fall.
The text notes growing confidence that Greeley will be endorsed at Baltimore while the Democratic party grows more desperate. It singles out the Chicago Times editor as monopolizing the rhetoric with the Bourbon label.
Two marriages reported with witnesses and officiants. Francis Shockley wed Margaret MussinR at the bride’s father’s residence near Orangeville Illinois, with Rev J K Bloom officiating. In Oregon Illinois on June 25 Rev Geo Crofts united Chas Faubel formerly of Freeport with Lippin Kunbrough.
At the residence of Peter Wolf in Rock Run Township Stephenson County Illinois on June 17 1872 Shora Valetta Fries daughter of Samuel and Mary Fries died of congestion of the lungs aged 11 months and 25 days.
Market list from Freeport Journal Office shows prices for hides wool and lime items. Hides dry per pound green hides and various wool qualities noted. Includes lime stucco and other building materials with per barrel pricing.
The Latest Commercial Reports from Chicago market show dull Plour and quiet Wheat No 2 with July and August quotes. Corn No 2 closes quiet. Oats and Barley activity light. Highwines steady at 50. Mess pork weaker at 1280 12 6244 and 12 65. Lard steady. Beef cattle sales varied. Live hogs active and unchanged with prices 375 and 390 for fair to choice.
Inventor Mr. Lewis Miller announces a perfected Buckeye Mower and Reaper with a new side delivery rake that delivers bundles on command. Tested in Ohio and Iowa, it attracted farmer crowds and earned a top premium at Kansas City Exposition as the best agricultural invention of the past year.
W G Barnes & Co offers Junior and Senior Mowers Drops Rotary Tillers and threshing machines. The firm promises best machine prices and terms. Manufactured by C Autman & Co Canton Ohio. Address 91 038 Galena Street Sweepstakes Threshing Machines with mounted and Down Carey and Compensating Powers.
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