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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1879
Page
2
Senator Conkling says he will not be drawn into any duel and represents a constituency that does not recognize the code as a means of protecting honor. He will neither send nor accept a challenge.
The Ogle County Reporter notes the Firemen's Tournament held two weeks ago. It quotes Hon A Mr Jones praising Hon AM Hawk as a faithful hard working Republican and well regarded by the Illinois delegation. The Warren Sentinel adds that "Bob" is among the stalwarts making a good record in Congress.
The Republican Congressional Committee will provide speeches and documents on the current political situation, folded and franked for distribution, at 40 percent below cost. The aim is to inform voters during the extra session and boost Republican success in 1876. Lead contacts are Jay A. Thulbell, Chairman, and Wa. E. Chandler, Secretary, Washington, D.C.
At convening hour the Senate was empty except Thurman who called order and had Chaplain pray for the nations wisdom. During the prayer Senator Sfill arrived as Thurman announced the Senate from Georgia will now come to order and the clerk will read yesterday’s proceedings.
Senator elect Blair of New Hampshire, former lieutenant colonel in the Union Army, secured a senate seat after a fierce contest. Amid loyalty debates and calls for equal rights, he vows to defend the national government against Confederate pressures.
The readable text appears garbled with political terms and names obscured. It mentions states rights and a capital effort, but most proper nouns and events are unreadable, preventing a coherent headline or summary.
The piece recounts a protean editorial quarrel over accusations of slander involving A Y Richards and a loan dispute with Atkins. It notes a militia serenade, editorial defenses, and a stormy Senate scene where Conkling and Lamar exchange charges, culminating in unparliamentary language and potential dueling talk.
A letter from Okalvnir Stites recalls the Bonny Blue Banner unfurled at Winchester Virginia during a Confederate monument dedication. The writer claims the banner inspired Union fear and emphasizes Southern patriotism and independence symbolism once more.
Special correspondence from Canon City dated June 19 1879 describes a tense clash between the Topeka and Santa Fe and Rio Grande railways over a lease dispute. A Rio Grande guard seized offices along two hundred miles of track after a state court voided the lease, while a wild Canon City excursion under guard is planned. The writer praises Freeport products and people, notes local squalor and attractions, and mentions Mrs Sheetz boarding house and John K Brewster.
A township Sunday School Convention will be held at the Dakota Presbyterian Church on Tuesday July 1 1879 starting 9:00 a m with a full programme. Devotional exercises, discussions on securing attendance and proper department in church to superintendent duties teacher preparation, reports of schools, sacred geography, children’s meeting, model teacher session, question box and evening exercises. All Sunday School workers invited to join and participate.
Cedarville reports a surge of brass music with widespread players. J W Tenney Co factory runs full, twenty seven workers, many orders. Rev Erwin’s sermon praised. haymaking begins. Good Templars plan June 28 ice cream festival for funds. Missionary festival on the 17th drew a large crowd, netting 125 dollars to N O Y B of.
Jefferson Davis draws rousing cheers in Pascagoula as he defends state sovereignty and Confederate heritage. The Mississippi gathering lauds his pledge to resist centralized federal power while warning against Reconstruction and Democratic opponents.
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