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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1868
Page
4
A compilation of postwar political rhetoric featuring Horatio Seymour and Schuyler Colfax. calls for peace, unity, and restrained administration. voices urging repeal of Reconstruction measures and restoration of state governance. The collection emphasizes national concord, taxation relief, and resistance to carpetbag rule.
From Seymour's Home: a partisan pamphlet denounces Horatio Seymour as disingenuous and hostile to the Union, accusing him of flip flops on emancipation and the Civil War. It urges New York Republicans to rally for Grant and reminds voters of Vicksburg Gettysburg Richmond Five Forks Appomax and victory.
A Washington dispatch reports Chief Justice Chase Alas and Governor Seymour ages as fifty seven and fifty eight, with Frank Blair listed at forty eight. The third party movement is said to have fizzled. General Cook with two U.S. infantry companies is reported defeated by Indians in Idaho recently.
A New York World excerpt from the day before the copperhead and rebel National Convention shows Frank Blair winning rebel support for vice president. Delegates Preston Kentucky and others urged his nomination, arguing he would become president if Seymour fell. Loyal patriots are warned of the danger to the Union.
Dry goods clerks in the city plan a preliminary meeting to organize an association to press for earlier evening closing. They argue uniform early closing would benefit all and reduce disparity with state prisoners, viewing the step as progress.
Acknowledges receipt of the Secretary of the Treasury report to the House detailing the state of trade between the United States and British North American provinces since the reciprocity treaty was abrogated. Honors Hon. Richard Yates for providing the copy.
The City Council met with Mayor presiding. Petitions for a Mechanics Street crossing and licenses for alcohol were granted. Sidewalks on Clay Street and the State Road were ordered built, and reports from officers and auctions were presented. Fines and bills were reviewed. a Street Commissioner order for a sidewalk, tax warrant extension, and resignations were noted.
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