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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1873
Page
2
The Philadelphia platform commends itself to good citizens for its sound doctrine and the clearness and frankness of its expression. All good and true men can cordially and warmly indorse it.
The nomination of Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts for Vice President by the Republican National Convention meets with broad approval. Wilson is described as a self-made man, accomplished statesman, finished orator, and a very upright, great man who would make a capable VP.
From Washington the hour of adjournment was extended to progress action on the Sundry Civil appropriation bill while other business ended. The Geneva Tribunal meets next Saturday and no definite British plan has come. Instructions were sent to Gen Schenck for the Consul and agent in possible contingencies. British may seek adjournment, our counsel to file first and not object unless arguments are filed.
The Hon Horatio C Burchard of Illinois delivers a careful speech on Tariff and related topics. The Richmond Journal hails him as a future statesman and notes his strong New England roots plus Western influence. The New York Tribune contrasts Lincoln and Greeley ratification coverage, while Washington reporters accuse Charles Sumner of a poor veracity record.
A grand ratification of the Grant and Wilson nomination occurred in Dixon last Friday evening with speeches by Captain Dement Hon J K Edsall General S D Atkins and others.
A defense of Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War and his presidency argues that he saved the nation, stabilized the country, and deserves continued support against critics. It rebuts Sumner and liberal critics, contrasting past cabinet changes with historical precedents and praising Grant’s fidelity to the laboring masses and national prosperity.
Logan of Illinois answered Sumner’s tirade by meeting him in the Senate. He demolished the Massachusetts senator, defended Grant with masterly style, and proved Sumner a liar and a defamer.
William Lloyd Garrison writes a letter denouncing Sumner as false and unjust. The note claims the attack on President Grant strengthens his support. Free Methodists plan a grove meeting near Grand Detour from June 12 to 16. The Marshall Expounder mocks Greeley voters for Grant. Manton Marble of the New York World predicts Grant’s reelection if Greeley is the Democratic nominee.
The passage notes Cranves Sumer attacking Grant from a tanner’s shop background to Presidents chair, arguing it will sway working men’s votes. Jure Davis defies orders, praising Greeley who aided him, contrasting Grant’s treatment at Richmond and his interference with Sunday devotions at the Confederate capital.
A Du buque reporter quotes Red Cloud endorsing Grant with a wary verdict on Greeley. The chief mocks Greeley, bending a twig and naming an Indian whose English meaning is Nat Dirt as a pointed aside.
The New York Standard notes Creeley cannot win among freedmen who will back Grant. Reports nationwide claim colored voters understand the stakes and view Greely as a renegade. Tax cuts rise by forty three million, debt declines, defending Grant as in the style of Vicksburg and Appomattox.
The national Republican Convention in Philadelphia re nominating Ulysses S Grant by acclamation with Henry Wilson as Vice President. Delegates from all states praised the Union and endorsed a sound platform while Gerrit Smith Morton McMichael and Gouverneur Orr spoke. The event featured large crowds, vivid demonstrations, and formal roll call votes totaling 762.
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