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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1880
Page
2
The Eveeport edition presents the Republican ticket for national office listing candidates for President and Vice President. Information focuses on the party slate and alignment with party platforms for upcoming elections.
The Republican voters of Stephenson County and Freeport wards are requested to send delegates to a convention at Wilcoxon's Opera House Freeport at 2 PM Tuesday August 1 1830 for twelve delegates to the Congressional Convention in Freeport August 5 1860 and to transact other business. The committee lists townships wards and delegate counts and recommends holding precincts July 31 1636 prior to the convention.
The Republican Caucus of Buckeye Town will hold a caucus at the Town House on Saturday July 1st at one o clock to nominate delegates for the County Convention. Henly Rich Art, Committeeman, invites eligible voters to participate at the Freeport Opera House prior to the caucus.
Multiple Republican caucuses scheduled in Flor ence Dakota Wing low Silver Creek Tames ter Tan easter Tarl em Keepart and Freeport to elect delegates to the County Convention on August 8. Meetings set for Saturday July 31 and July 31 with 1 hour polling hours and various local venues. Several candidates announce sheriff and representative bids subject to convention rules.
Republican voters in Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties are called to a Senatorial Convention in Warren on September 2 at 7:00 p.m. Delegates allocated by presidential vote in 1876. Jo Daviess to seven delegates and Stephenson to eight. The issue also prints Garfield’s letter of acceptance and Arthur’s VP acceptance, plus a note on campaign materials provided by Hon. Edward McPherson.
The piece argues Wade Hampton as a northern ally of the solid south could be the 188 north votes for the Democrat nominee while Louisiana backs Gen Hancock as the solid south choice. It warns loyal Democrats about military despotism and a federal shift if the solid south controls the ticket and government.
The JounNal endorses Maj. R. M. A. Hawk for renomination and election. It lauds his honesty, integrity, and diligent work in Congress while noting his young experience and steady rise in influence. Local papers from Forreston and surrounding districts praise his conduct and urge support.
Major R. M. A. Hawk is praised across Fulton Savanna Galena and Jo Daviess counties as a trusted congressman. articles urge renomination by acclamation while noting White Side County opposition fading and hints of a Wisconsin endorsement for Garfield and Arthur.
Republican nominee Garfield expresses gratitude for the Chicago convention nomination, endorses the platform, and outlines views on national power, civil rights, education, finances, tariffs, internal improvements, immigration, and civil service reform. He stresses preservation of the Union, equal rights, and cautious policy toward Chinese immigration and governmental economy.
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