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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1882
Page
2
The Freeport Journal stands with editor A W Richards guiding the paper. The note records the paper's second class mailing status and Freeport Illinois post office filing.
County Central Republican Committee meets at the Opera House Freeport Friday March 8 1882 at 1 30 p m to act on the governor ordered special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon Joseph Moore member of the Legislature from this Senatorial district. Miles White Chairman.
Gen Rucker recently named Quar termaster retires from active duty. Gen Rufus Ingalls succeeds to fill the vacancy. The House Naval Affairs Committee back an immediate appropriation of ten million dollars to begin building a new Navy.
Gen Grant to travel through the South with a planned stop in Washington where he will be the guest of President Arthur for several days. The trip marks a major public appearance as tensions ease after the war era.
Hon James Bayne is discussed as the prospective representative for Jo Daviess County in the Legislature, replacing the late Hon Joseph Moore whose death was reported in the previous Journal.
The Dubuque Herald reports General Grant promises to be a guest at the Dubuque fair next fall and to try to persuade several other distinguished generals to join him.
Governor Cullom orders a special election in the Tenth Senatorial District to fill the Jo Daviess County seat left by the late Hon. Joseph Moore. Balloting will be held on Tuesday, March 21.
Governor Cullom orders special elections to fill vacancies in District 10 Jo Daviess and Stephenson, District 12 Ogis and Lee, and District 43 Fayette and Marion due to deaths of Joseph Moore, John Hf White, and Tilman Raser. Formal call to be issued soon.
A semi official Washington dispatch reports the President and Cabinet favor restoring Fitz John Porter. The main unresolved issue is his back pay as Major General, whether it accrues to reinstatement or ends in 1806 after muster out. The question is referred to the Attorney General for opinion. Porter may be nominated as colonel to fill a vacancy and then seek retirement.
Harrowing flood reports from the region below Cairo describe widespread devastation as the Mississippi and its banks flood entire areas from Memphis to Vicksburg and the eastern shore of Arkansas. Inhabitants abandon homes for rafts and platforms while hunger and death compound the misery. Government appeals for rations and tents to aid drowned residents.
Hon R M A Hawk and Representative in Congress from this district plans an amendment to the Hennepin canal bill. The aim is to protect water power interests on the Fox River in Whiteside County below the canal feeder. A Washington dispatch says Hawk favors the canal but factory investors fear water level drops and seek protection. He will propose a commission creating body to oversee protections.
The inquiry into damages proposes a three member commission. One member would be appointed by the Secretary of War, one by the affected parties, and the third by both appointers. Mr. Hawk favors the canal but seeks to shield his constituents, a duty he has always fulfilled.
A Freeport businessman reports Richards prospects for postmaster are brightening. Public opinion tilts in his favor and signers of Atkins petition shift toward Richards. The observer urges Congressman Hawk to back the appointment, praising Richards' past support.
The Inter Ocean notes the Friday nomination of Roscoe Conkling to the Supreme Court should he accept, predicting a signal withdrawal from politics and a historic accession to the bench. It recalls his past ambition for Chief Justice, the Guiteau assassination impact, and his longstanding service to state and nation.
The Fifth Judicial District Republican Convention in Dodgeville elects Geo C. Clementson of Lancaster by acclamation for Circuit Judge. Ronald Olmstead chairs. Phil Allen seals. delegates from several counties participate amid enthusiastic remarks and a large predicted victory. Clementson thanks the delegates as stirring speeches echo.
Three hundred twenty thousand bushels of wheat have lately been sold in St Louis for export to Liverpool and a portion has already shipped. The cargo will proceed via New Orleans direct to the overseas port.
At a regular weekly meeting, Presbyterian ministers in Chicago endorsed the anti theatrical letters of Rev. Dr. Herrick Johnson. Baptist preachers also gave similar endorsement to the letters.
The steamship Sardinian belonging to the Allan Line was found disabled in mid ocean by the steamer Texas on the 15th. The Texas reported the incident, detailing the distress and rescue actions undertaken to secure the safety of Sardinian's passengers and crew.
A fragmentary mock quotation wonders about greatness through selected phrases from Shakespeare. The text presents a playful mix of words and apostrophes, recalling a theater or literary commentary without clear attribution or context.
A portrait and life sketch celebrate Henry Wadsworth Longfellow as the popular American poet. Born 1807 in Portland, he rises from Bowdoin professor to Harvard lecturer, yielding a corpus of beloved lyrics and notable translations appreciated across the Atlantic.
A concise note praises a figure whose enduring reputation elevates his homeland and whose works consistently aid in war effort and national welfare. The statement highlights steady service and admired character shaping public life.
A collage of brief items: Ho meat sells at 7.6 cents a pound live weight in Chicago. Wm F Tucker tied to Senator Logan. Pa Supreme Court awards legislators 500 each for extra service. Clarence Barton wounded editor recovers. Chicago finance panel backs 4,112,000 tax levy. Tom Creswell jailed after stage robberies. A $10,000 package mailed from New York to Charleston undelivered. New York policeman assaulted by a Chinaman. sentiment against the incident’s punishment. Col A B Meacham dies in Washington. Adrian Recorder Stanton ill in bond fraud case. Six million white fish spawn distributed nationwide by Fish Commissioner, Muskegon and Racine/Sheboygan. Louisville hotel brawl leaves Deputy Marshal John Wyatt mortally wounded.
In Providence on February 22 Gov Sprague withdrew his cross bill and Mrs Sprague’s petition was narrowed to non support and desertion. Two witnesses testifying led the court to grant the decree. Custody awarded to Mrs Sprague of three daughters. the boy remains with his father. Alimony to be decided later. Mrs Sprague to recover personal effects from Canonchet. A formal decree to be entered soon.
Howorths Grand Hibernica Comedy Company to perform in Freeport on Thursday evening March 2 at the Opera House. The show features new specialties, rollicking Emerald Isle life scenes, character songs and dances, with views of major Irish cities and landscapes.
Jennings Seminary in Aurora Illinois reports about 250 enrolled students and strong work. Miss Ella Chattle gave a lecture on Crutches and the Ones Who Use Them. The final declamation contest at First M E Church awarded prizes to Miss Bell Adkins Earl Brown and S W Crawford. Frank Irwin visited home. Carrie Welson’s birthday party hosted about 35 students with music and games before Sabbath.
A Seminary social celebrates February 25 with gifts for Miss Carrie Hunt. Visitors include Mrs. Coleman and Grace, H. W. Johnson, and Grace Hunt. Rev J O Foster spoke on The Mammoth Cave. Monday nights house the literary society and prayer meetings run daily. John B Gough delivers the final seminary lecture at the Opera House on March 7.
New York Madison Square Theater Company presents Hazel Kirke a comedy drama at the Opera House Monday evening March 6. The play born in New York has run 486 consecutive representations and been staged in major cities over 1500 times. The company is praised for its strong cast and original scenic effects. Ticket prices remain unchanged and seat sales will be announced soon.
Mrs Maria M French died February 20 1882 near Baileyville aged 54 years 10 months 13 days after a life of pioneer toil in Vermont and Illinois She leaves three surviving children George William and Mary and Edward Fiscus Her funeral February 23 was led by Rev W H Strout and she rests in Scott's cemetery The notice also includes a brief item about Rev T H Wilson and wife and county business notes from Stephenson County Illinois
Mr Wilson toured from St Louis to Kansas City and Lawrence Kansas then on to Atchison Cankor City and St Joseph Missouri Ottumwa Iowa for a church dedication before returning to Illinois He praises the western countryside for wealth beauty and fertility and preached nearly every Sunday while many wish him long years of happiness and usefulness
The Stephenson County Board of Supervisors met February 23 1882 at the Freeport Court House with members listed and committees assigned. The County Clerk presented a gas bill report for 1881 1882 totaling several payments for Court House and Jail reflecting audits and orders issued.
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