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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1853

Page

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Benton on the Pacific Railroad and Indian Lands

Col Benton speaks at Jefferson City on the Pacific road to California and Indian titles west of Missouri. He argues the route should follow the straight line, clarifies land titles, and notes most western lands are U S territory open to settlement, urging support for the Great Central Railroad along a central route from Missouri to the head of the Huerfane.

Benton Cole County Jetterson Geatieuek Missouri Prunt Pacific California Albuquerqua Sonora Canada New Caledonia Rocky Mountains United States India Great Piatte Kansas Arkansas Red River Kansas River Republican Smoky Hill Missouri Line Bree Purchase United States Territory Mude Bart Great Territory States Reverves Grante Kaneos Neosho Osage Smoky Hill Fork Highapoo Upper Republican Forks Platte Santa Farol Huerfane St. AS Misouri Great Central Railroad Mapa San Francisco Kaneas Pueblos Congress Tuowas H. Benton Lime Township Carroll County Ulinis Trout i Chicago, Inet Air Line Gbouy Axee Uhnois Central Dan of Ag Mt. Carrol Stare

Erie railroad accident near Susquehanna claims many lives

The Telegraph reports a Friday night Erie railroad crash east of Susquehanna on a heavy freight train. A foreman was killed outright after his head was blown off by the engine, with four others dead and several injured. Affected passengers were known to ride on engine tenders.

Erie Susquehanna Jeff Susquehanny Chicago Eraima N.Y. & Erie Rra KitLep New York & Hiro

Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Freeport

The Freeport Journal reports a large county meeting at the Court House approving a July 4 celebration in Stephenson County. Orator Burke, famed for liberty advocacy, will speak, joined by German orator Wagoner. Dinner by P Horner & Co. Tickets fifty cents at town hotels. event aims to honor the nation and its founders.

Courthlouse Stephenson Burke Wagoner P. Horner & Co Stephenson House

Opening Date for World’s Fair Exhibition

The announcement fixes the opening of the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations in New York for July 15. The directors explain delays and praise the giant project, hoping for a successful public debut and credit for steady efforts in this monumental enterprise.

Industry of All Nations New York

Roadwork Near Rockford Accelerates Toward Freeport

Progress on the road is rapid with track laid two miles west of Rockford and a large force finishing grading and tie laying. Bridges at the Pivketoniea crossing may cause delays, but arrangements are under way to complete them quickly, signaling renewed company activity and urging local business readiness for car service.

Freeport Rockford Wak Eresport Dean Buckery Biskeye Lancuetore Cedarville Wilcoxon Basbyrg Buckeye Lancaster Snyder's Cedar‘Willy Wisconsin Street Bie Rom Hopi Ngyone John

Circular praise for a Republican State Department policy

The piece lauds a State Department circular defending American ministers abroad and condemning court etiquette at European monarchies. It praises Republican principles, notes satisfaction among the American people, and contrasts official conduct with Congress pay.

Masey Europe

Popular monthly illustrated periodicals advertised

The sixth issue of a premier illustrated album is available at 3.00 per album. Alexander Montgomery publishes a practical second number in New York. Godey’s Lady’s Book June issue is described with new volume and handsome illustrations. Annual subscriptions to the Lady’s Book and Journal at 3.60, or Lady’s Book for 2.00. Amnon’s Howe Magazine for July is praised as affordable and well illustrated at 2.00 per year.

Ant Tertha Alexander Montgomeryi New York Portiak Fovcaron A. Montgomery Goney Godey Amnon Howe Magazine Panion

Celebration Meeting Formed For Freeport Fourth Of July

A June 17 public meeting at the Freeport Court House organized by Judge Farwell to plan Independence Day events. Committees named for chaplain, orators, readers, refreshments, music, finance, and general arrangements with an order of exercises and a procession set for July 4 1853, including cannon salute and statewide participation.

Freeport Court House Farwell M. Sheete George Ordway Reso’res Citi Stephenson County United States Eltreets M. Sheetz O. P. Burnside Tlr. Wheeler J. O. P. Burnside Geo Ordway E. AL. Hyde L. L. Munn M. Hettinges C. A. Sheetz Charles Pratt Peter Kobler E. Burke I. M. Sheet Aimes Dean Cannon Bey Danner Stephenson Street Galena Street Charlay Best H. M. Bhortz P. Kueche Edmund Burke, Esq Wim. Wazener MM Bright Jung B. Farwell Milf Julius Smith Reg

Drunkard Leagues a Moral War Amid Vermont Reform

A Vermont trip shows peace under a sobriety regime where alcohol laws reduce inebriety and aid orphans, while a Freeport reader urges statewide abstinence. Letters discuss road issues near Lancaster and road taxes, with plans for volunteer work and subscriptions to improve infrastructure and bridges.

Mexican and California News from New Orleans Papers

Reports from Mexican and California fronts up to the 36th ultimo. Conflicts persist between Garry, Velico Agenta troops, and citizens. On the night of the 15th, eleven soldiers’ bodies were recovered. By the 18th, Master Levasseur claimed the Expedition of Cougn Raoussas Bouthon dispersed before Tuesday. The Ranudaet said he planned to quarrel with the Mexican government but would desist if passports were granted. He is en route to Mexico. government plans to use him in service. A decree ordered cayques payments to the National Treasury. Puero Fuelo Guiierres returned to Musica after leaving Tohauncpeo. Representatives of the Sjua Company. Galveston datey to the Byingt. Gane Clarke, Paine, Groewly, and Clark arrived in New York to survey railroad routes through Texas. They proceed to Fort Graham to meet General Rusk. The Gallover subsided. Gen Versifor Smith arrived in Galveston en route to the July ble Minis.

Mexico New Orleans O Union Garrig Velico Agenta Ite Dgorpo Pon Roi Fuelo Guiierres Musica Poasgasion Cho Leghaqua Tohauncpeo Sjua Company Galveston Byingt Arg Povelyod Gane Clarke N. Ya Paine Via EL Wyne Versifor. Smith

Diplomatic Attire Rules for American Representatives

The 1853 guidance from the Department of State urges American diplomats abroad to adopt simple local dress when possible, restricting courtly rituals and diplomatic warfare practices. It warns against foreign clerks handling secretary duties, stresses secrecy, and requires ministers to authenticate passports with their signatures to prevent improper delegation.

Washington United States Jude Freien de Franklin Mistury Hurain Wattuivs Legation Avis Svelok W. LL. Mater

Freeport Town Proceedings 1853 Trustees Meet and Ordinances

The June 11 1853 meeting of the Freeport Corporation Board of Trustees elected A W Rice as President Pro Tem and audited bills for H M Sheetz George Ordway and W P ant. Ordinances prohibit private wells on streets, regulate rail right of way, license billiard rooms, and impose penalties for Sabbath violations and disorderly conduct.

Torspay A. W. Rice John Back W. P. Huns John Bleek H. M. Sheetz Goorge Ordway W. P.ant Timbor Plunk Francie Foley Freeport Perons Freesport Illinois Central Railroad Company Galena and Chicago Union Railroad Company Santa Ja Town of Clark Penstocs Dha of Trustees Sail Viconse Pablo

Billiard and burying ground ordinances pass despite chaos

The Freeport board enacts fines for keeping gaming tables and unauthorized graves in the old burying ground. Violations incur five dollar fines per offense and per day for continued activity. The June 17 minutes note adjournment to July 1853. Also reports an NY & Erie Railroad accident killing 11 and injuring many, plus Mississippi River improvements and coal purchases for the Japan Squadron.

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