16 Jul 1873
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1873
Page
1
A night wander through a surreal, dream driven sequence of images recounts creatures and fantastical scenes. The verses follow a refrain-like cadence as figures vanish and fairy land imagery dissolves into light and breakfast.
A correspondent describes an epic trek through the Modoc lava fields, detailing rough footing and treacherous basalt as twelve miles are walked. They locate two cave systems near Tule Lake, with an eagle’s nest, two roof holes, and a 500 foot tunnel, plus a later 100 foot dome chamber. Bogus Charley guides them past signs of pursuing Modoc fugitives toward the cave complex, and Major Thomas’ fatal 1864 reconnaissance is recalled nearby.
A reader’s fable favors choosing unimproved Nebraska land over fertile far eastern land. It argues Nebraska land can overcome defects, unlike stumps stones and swamps elsewhere. The piece notes 5 000 farm hunters who bought Burlington and Missouri River Railroad land pay six percent interest for two to four years and then settle the principal in seven installments.
The Chicago Journal notes Jeff Davis spoke in St. Louis last week and joked about Chicago in 1532. They describe him as pale and feeble with bleached hair and slim legs, and characterize his current work as a life insurance agent. He reportedly did not elope with General Taylor's daughter nor receive praise from Taylor about Buena Vista. He plans to proceed to New York.
A detailed account of the New Orleans duel involving R B Rhett Jr and Judge Cooley near Montomery Alabama, with background on the Picayune newspaper and Hawkins case. The piece discusses motives, alleged bribery, and the dangers of words provoking deadly violence while criticizing dueling as unjustified and noting legal risks for lawyers.
The United States should preserve Japan's independence while avoiding overbearing influence. Patience is urged as Japan modernizes under external pressures, with caution against rapid reform and foreign debt. The note favors restrained support, discourages other nations' demands, and upholds a hands-off stance to let Japan advance and remain independent.
The Covington postmaster and father of General Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Wier Wketen i-i Mis Lifes From the Cincinnati, died at 79 after a long paralysis. Born in 1794 in Westmoreland County, he built a tanning business in Kentucky, raised a large family, and remained active in leather manufactories. His steadfast honesty and iron will were seen from his Maysville visit to Covington, where he crossed a river in peril to honor a debt, a testament to his character and public service.
A Philadelphia press correspondent recounts a Civil War encounter near Appomattox where General Gordon halted a Mississippi sharpshooter threatening his horse, declaring firing had ceased by orders from Lee. The incident highlights Gordon’s heroism and Sheridan’s cavalry actions as commanders debated strategy amid a tense moment. Nearby, Wood’s Household Magazine is praised for reliable family content.
Young Walworth, a New York citizen, was sentenced for life in the State’s Penal system this morning. His counsel are seeking clemency from Governor Dix.
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