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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1868
Page
2
For Penitentiary Commissioners Robert E Logan of Whiteside County Andrew Shuman of Cook County and John Reid of Will County are named in the slate.
The Republicans of Stephenson County plan a convention at Plymouth Hall Freeport on September 15 1688 at 1 PM to nominate candidates for Circuit Clerk Sheriff Coroner and Assembly 50th District and to appoint delegates for the 4th Judicial District Convention in Frorpart September 1th 103. Delegates are allotted by town county and Freeport wards with one for each town county and ward plus one for every fifty Republican votes. The county central committee suggests caucuses in each jurisdiction on Saturday September run. Delegate counts per town and ward listed. includes Freeport wards Huckabay and others with names and officers signing in Freeport July 11th 1808.
New York Republicans have held their convention and nominated John A Griswold for governor. Backers in the state work with renewed vigor to win November, presenting a united front to Democrats. The party mocks Horatio Seymour and Desperative Tule, noting New York City dislikes their rule and only supports a few loyal allies.
The Democratic gathering in an unnamed city shows low enthusiasm after New York nominations. Nineteen delegates are chosen to form a reception committee to greet delegates at the depot at dawn. Bill Shannon of Caterell County declines a nomination, signaling discomfort with facing Wahshburne. The convention decision on a candidate remains unsettled.
A Republican rally at Fry's Hall opened with martial music and a Glee Club performance. Gen. Atkins delivered a lengthy address praising Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman, contrasted with Democratic treason, urging voters to back the Union ticket in November.
A wartime style rallying chant decries rebel forces and pledges steadfast resolve. It repeats lines about keeping lights burning, fighting the battle through, and a November night victory. References to Grant, Palmer, Illinois corps, and Union symbols frame a call to arms and loyalty.
The audience pleased by a patriotic song heard as Lt. Governor Scott, listening in Iowa, delivered a brief stirring address. He saluted allies and urged support for a 60,000 vote Republican majority in November, vowing to strike for victory with Grant and Collins.
Report of a Republican gathering at Fry's Hall on Saturday night praises Gen. Atkins as a strong public speaker with an argumentative, eloquent address and applause. The feature included a Glee Club performance led by Mr. Di Ws Tanner. Congress passed a funding bill and a veto of the Freedmen's Bureau measure was overridden. The piece notes 4 percent bonds for the national debt with 30 and 40 year options and coin payments.
The Cornet Band letter's author accuses the Bulletin of attacking the band for political gain. The Journal defends its past support, notes band members tilt Democratic, and promises to critique band performances at Democratic meetings while also praising their musicianship. The piece questions leadership and regional political alignments.
A large mass meeting featured General John M. Palmer attacking Seymour and Blair while praising Grant. Colonel John Daugherty spoke amid humor and patriotism as D. W. Munn condemned Democratic reconstruction delays. Ladies wore white representing states as bouquets and decorations adorned the procession.
The closing day of Congress in Washington saw confusion in the House as a small copper tariff bill prompted a roll call that ceased at noon. The Senate, in executive session, adjourned after considering Alexander Cummings for Commissioner of Internal Revenue. most major bills were signed though the Funding bill was not. Many members depart for home this afternoon.
Harlem July 25 1868 Ep Journal prints Republican rally rhetoric praising Union merit and denouncing Confederate gallantry as cowardly. It rails at Copperheads, names Davis Breckenridge and others for disfranchisement, contrasts greenbacks and specie, urges support for General Grant and resumption of specie payments.
Letter to the editor praising C. H. L. analysis of spiritual formation in The Formation of Man. The writer argues the article clarifies truth, spirit, and the divine order, urging readers to study the piece in the Journal to grasp Love and the mind’s journey toward the Creator.
Fragmented lines argue for a single currency, gold, under Republican leadership with General Grant as champion. The text contrasts gold currency with paper money, denounces Democratic gold policy, and questions succession and stability if Seymour leads. It reflects 1860s party rhetoric on finances and national prosperity.
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