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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1855

Page

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Prohibition politics and politics in Nebraska by Douglasites

The article discusses Prohibition and Nebraska politics, focusing on the Maine Law controversy, anti Nebraska sentiment, and Democratic counts. It analyzes how majorities are calculated across districts, referencing Judge Logan, Judge Lealand, and Judge Caton, and notes John Logan’s defeat and ongoing political debate. It also reviews a biographical work on Charles V. and its availability at Norton’s City Book Store.

Chicago Daily Times Nebraska Avi Jorge Caton Worl Ae Tis Gentlemen of the Times St. Clair County Maine Prohibition Douglas Logan Leland Caton Hoe Zimes Thouranda Charles Vv Wil the Steins Spain Narton Freeport Charles Till Cattile Yusto Stirling Norton City Book Store

Prospects Bright as Crops Rise After Drouth in Stephenson County

Readers are assured of a bountiful harvest in Stephenson County as rains following a damaging drouth revived crops. Wheat, corn, potatoes, and fruit show promising growth and yields. market conditions for new potatoes are steady, and overall may reach usual harvest levels barring future disasters. The note also covers Minnesota politics and a leadership tour by Charles Sumner, with expectations of his speaking events in the West.

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Stephenson County Agricultural Society plans fair lease and committees

At a June 1865 meeting the Stephenson County Agricultural Society Executive Committee approved leasing about five acres of ground to D A Knowlton for ten years at ten dollars yearly for five years and fifteen dollars for the next five. The committee also named members for premiums committees across cattle swine fowl farming fruit grain garden vegetables and other categories and urged district residents to attend an upcoming meeting about establishing a Female Seminary with an address by John A Jameson.

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Fragments From The Nation On Rivers Rail Accidents And Politics

Content from the St. Louis Intelligencer and National Flay notes river levels at Keokuk and rising Mississippi with Missouri and Illinois falling. Reports a deadly North Missouri Railroad accident near St. Louis on July 3 caused by a swung derrick, three killed. Also mentions Everett Dorchester ovation, Albany Journal on public marriage hoax, Napoleon book sales, New York population estimates, and other scattered items.

Hivers St. Louis Mississippi Keokuk Missouri Illinois North Missouri Unecon Alsa

Deaths and notices from Hamilton and beyond

Lavina R. Chubbuck of Hamilton aged seventy died at her village home on the evening of the second. She was mother to Fanny Forrester and wife of a noted missionary. Also noted: ninety six bonds posted in St Louis Criminal Court on Sunday law violations. Polk, brother of a former President, runs anti Know Nothing for Tennessee Legislature. Lucian Decatur, widow of Commodore Decatur, dies in Georgetown.

Tien Jodaon Volear Hamilton, N. Y Lavina R. Chubbuck St. Louis Criminal Court Polk Tennessee

Burnt at the Stake Alegro in Alabama

A report of Alegro the murderer being burned alive by South Sumpter citizens after confessing his crime. About three thousand witnesses watched the execution on a willow stake, a grim scene described by the Marion Mississippi Republican. Also recounted is a Kansas bull wagon accident where 27 yokes were hanged in the air after a mud-bound wagon spired and the team broke free.

Alegro Alabama South Sumpter Ciliter Marion Mississippi James yarThe Kansas Frontier News

Next Congress party breakdown by election picks

The record lists numbers for each faction in the next House: Whigs 161, Administration Democrats 8, Anti-Administration 35, Republicans 3, Know Nothings 37. It also notes 119 Anti-Nebraska and 42 Nebraska aligned members.

House of Representatives Nebraska

Kansas Legislature meets as Independence notes July affair

Independence reports the Kansas Legislature convened on July 2 with Thomas Jahnson elected President of the Council and Richard R. Reese as President pro tem. A. Haldermanny named Secretary, with others admitted to seats by Governor’s certificate. adjournment planned to the Methodist Mission.

Kansas Independence Thomas Jahnson Methodist Mission Richard R. Reese Proton Dd. A. Haldermanny Ma Grover Assistune Surin Lilo Martinagsiecane

Colvain Senate Passes Liquor Bill Amid Amendments

From New Hampshire Colvain June 10 the Senate by a veto of 10 to 1 passed the Liquor Bill with amendments not affecting efficiency. A plan to redistrict the state for State Senate elections passed the House 205 to 75. A naturalization and burden of naturalized citizens bill was introduced. Uncertainty clouded Saturday adjournment. The Wis t annual commencement of Columbia College was announced in New York yesterday.

Virginie Clark New York Joseph Mut Ianeral Lehalfooe Beate Baltimore House Congress Lorritories Kaneus Colvain Senate Jn Force Tv Maine Columbia College N. York

Know Nothingism examined by Louis Kossuth and critic

Louis Kossuth, regular NY Daily Times contributor, analyzes Know Nothingism as a brewing force beyond mere personal gain. He argues the movement is undefined yet dangerous, with hidden rulers guiding a vast machinery of the uninformed, while warning against alienation and sectarian division in America.

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Cotton falls and riots ripple through ports in June reports

The dispatch notes cotton prices slipping toward the pound in the two weeks before departure from Liverpool. In New York 20 to 30 arrests for intoxication occurred with warrants issued for dualers. Taverns near Brooklyn faced arrests. Indian delegates from Kangas met Colonel Mix to discuss Cranegit issues. Prisoners from Melville Island conveyed to Dwvatdeang Piveeo, while Germans imprisoned there face relocation. A second Cooper inquest in Portland found Mayor Dow’s orders may have caused a riot death. Benjamin Lofmaan’s death ends a long illness. he once co owned the Evening Journal.

New York Brooklin Kangas Mix Agting Cominiggionesr Dwvatdeang Piveeo Melvilly Ishnd Nova Scotia

State Council Drafts Policy amid Market Turmoil

A Montana state council session produced a committee of eight to draft a policy for wheat and corn sales. Chicago-based Henry Bs deupings chairs the panel. St Louis market prices at 1.25 per unit influence urgency as large supplies flood the market and selloffs quicken.

St.Louis

Crop Prospects Grow Worldwide Amid Harvest Optimism

Reports from the South to the West and East indicate favorable crop conditions for corn, with corn surpassing cotton in planting. Higher corn prices reduce slave food costs, while European harvests promise wealth and renewed global trade. A flood of money to market boosts producers, debt liquidation aids prosperity, and confidence lifts securities.

Mara Europe Ccill

Show real devotion to a wife through deeds not flattery

The text urges husbands to prove love by concrete kindness toward a wife, valuing her health and happiness over all else. It warns against idle compliments, gives examples of sincere daily acts, and stresses consistency and truth in affection.

Monawisa Harris N. York Hymer

Bible Society Appeal Boosts Illinois Auxiliary Effort

The Freeport meeting on the 13th saw a strong turnout as Prok Grant Rev, and Rev Gale Bascom Vail offered addresses. A donation of 1900 was voted to aid the American Bible Society for the destitute, a larger annual gift for an Illinois auxiliary. The Knox County Bible Society leads state as Banner Bible Society since 1836. Assistant agent T. OC Hartshorn to aid Parent Society. Members urged to sign pledges and distribute circulars, with emphasis on life memberships and director pledges.

Freeport Prok Grant Rov Avssis Gale Bascom Vail American Bible Society Mlinois Knox County Bible Society Banner Bible Society Friends Life Tfe Cain Heory Fisher A. B.S. Bible House Astor Place New York CutLoRen Binne ABOS Bible House

Speculation and rumors of a planned town in Superior country

A letter from Outousgon near Lake Superior, published in Clovalauned, claims a 13 member Congregg led syndicate with cabinet members and media figures organized to lay out a town in the Superior region. It alleges 6000 acres secured via pre-emption, immediate land patents, and a growing city named Superior with streets and lots not yet settled. It cites government support for military roads and pledges to complete a Wisconsin road by November. The piece mocks administration tactics and quotes the Chicago Tribune on Mexican revolutions and exiled leaders.

Outousgon Lake Superior Point Douglas St. Paul Seo Taunt St Paul Siorige Wisconsin Chicago Tribune

Lady Cububs Delights In Hothouse Gossip

A humorous ode on a lady's passion for the garden and hothouse plants. The mock dialogue features disparaging wit about celebrities and flower names, ending with a playful pun about a long affection and a jab at the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Papal dogma praised amid mixed church response

The text reports a global church reaction to a dogma with broad approval from Vatican dignitaries and many archbishops, while German and other factions voice protests. It notes American Catholic leaders largely support, with isolated dissent from Germany and others, as details about the Illinois and Chicago region appear in the passage.

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Fragmented 19th Century Dispatches From A Turbulent Era

The jumble describes a range of events including legal questions over office compensation, a young African American boy with a distinctive scar, a fatal shooting near Audri, and notes on political conventions in Boston. Additional items mention a New Hampshire search for safety, a Boston soda fountain incident, and various local curiosities from 1770s rhetoric to agricultural reports.

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