Reminiscence on Burlingame and Massachusetts coalition
The obituary recalls Mr. Burlingame as a key figure in the Massachusetts Democrats Free Soilers coalition that toppled Whig rule, enabled Sumner’s Senate seat, and reshaped national politics. It highlights leaders Banks Butler Boutwell Burlingame Wilson and Sumner, the sealed ballot victory, and the coalition's lasting impact on American political history.
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Burlingame
Charles Sumner
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Republic
Old Bay State
United States
Webster
Choate
Winthrop
Everett
Free Soilers
Mr. Boutweil
Briggs
S.C. Phillips
Boutwell
Palfrey
Free Soiler
Senate
House
Mr. Banks
B. F. Butler
Gov. Boutwell
Democrats
Wilson
Sumner
Banks
Butler
Mgr
Internal Revenue
Congress
the Treasury
Banka
House of Representatives
Henry Clay
China
Chicago
Lo. Post
Currency expansion splits in house with fifty million plan
The House backed a fifty million currency expansion with Loughridge's resolution to the Banking Committee, uniting Western and Eastern members poorly with General Butler among supporters. The debate centers on stabilizing value and avoiding gold market inflation, with calls to resist Senate concurrence and avoid boosting greenbacks. A Texas paper cites ex Confederate Westnachter General Kean praising radicalism.
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House of Representatives
Loughridge
Hanking
Butler
Sherman
Senate
House
Burchard
Ogle
Texas
Westnachter
Kean
No Expansion of Currency Adopted by Senate
The Senate on the 24th adopted a resolution stating that increasing the irredeemable paper currency would hinder specie resumption and foster speculation. Wall Street shows the effect with gold premiums falling to 1.16. Rumors in San Francisco speak of an anti Chinese extermination plot before St Patrick's Day. Mrs Washburne is credited with a diplomatic success at Paris. it was a girl.
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United States Senate
Senate
Wall Street
San Francisco
St. Patrick’s Day
Local Items Show Large Line of Table Linens and Towels
Best and Morgan now display a broad assortment of table linens towels and napkins from this season imports at notably lower prices.
Ash Wednesday services at Zion church with Rev W J Johnston
Ash Wednesday morning services at Zion church led by Rev W J Johnston begin Lent at ten thirty. Also notes postage holds in Freeport for John Davis Dunbeth S B Snyder Edwin Fry George Clark and more. Local social items mention a Terpsichorean entertainment at Claytons Stephenson street and literary ads for Lippincotts Magazine and Godeys Lady's Book with subscription details.
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Zion Church
W. J. Johnston
Freeport
John Davis
Dunbeth
Reunion Call for Illinois Infantry Volunteers Meeting
Members of Company A of the Illinois Infantry Volunteers in this city and vicinity are summoned to assemble at Captain Wim’s office in Polk Circuit Clerk’s office on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to finalize arrangements for a reunion by order of the ORDERLY.
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Illinois Infantry
Wim, Polk
Demorest Young America Advertisement
Demorest's Young America proclaims itself unrivaled among juvenile magazines. Each issue includes stories and pictures with a chrome picture supplement, and annual chrome worth three dollars or a bound volume of Robinson Crusoe. Subscriptions priced at $1.50 via W Jennings Demorest, 888 Broadway, New York.
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Demorest
W. Jennings Demorest
Broadway
N. Y
Heart of a Nation lecture draws large attentive crowd
Hacket Stephenson delivered her talk The Heart of a Nation at the Opera House last Friday to an appreciative city audience. The lecture was praised as among the best of the winter and is expected to draw large crowds in future engagements.
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Opera
Hoots and Shoes to Give Silver Change to Buyers
The Public will be pleased to learn that Wright, Javanagh & Co. will give silver as change on purchases over one dollar. The firm sells goods cheaper than any house in the city and aids the government by supporting specie payments. Give them a call.
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Wright, Javanagh & Co
Horse Drowned on Pecatonica Ice Rescue Efforts
Last Saturday John P. Smith of this city traveled to Ford's Island for a load of poles. While crossing the Pecatonica ice opposite Greenwood Garden a wheel broke through. Smith freed his children and released a horse before the ice gave way. The wagon and team sank. one horse was recovered later while the other drowned. Part of the wagon was recovered and the rest likely will be.
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John P. Smith
Ford’s Island
Pecatonica
Greenwood Garden
Mr. Smith
Cavalry Horse Shipment Out of Stables This Week
Mr. Boynton of J T Salter Co has bought Cavalry Horses at Kirk and Bergman Stables in the city. He shipped two carloads last Monday and will stay until Saturday, after which no more horses will be purchased as the contract will be filled. Prices are high for fifteen hands high horses, cash buyers offering strong bids before week’s end.
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Mr. Boynton
J.T. Salter & Co
Kirk & Bergman
Alderman Rodearmel Helps City Press Rush Work
In Freeport the Second Ward alderman rodearmel lends a hand at the case to speed up the jobbing department. The colonel, at twenty-five years at the press, proves himself skilled in typesetting as editors and city officials alike pitch in to meet demand.
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Rodearmel
Ogle County
Freeport
Sensational scene at the Freeport lodging house
A disruptive incident at the Pennsylvania House ends with a guest losing $60 and a “dead beat” loafer being repeatedly hung from a peg in an improvised punishment before money is found. Landlord and crowd impose rough justice amid a publicized tale from The Lady's Friend March issue. The piece promotes Windsor Castle engraving, fashion plates, and stories in The Lady's Friend and The Saturday Evening Post.
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Fran
Polo Press
Windsor Castle
Paris
Bedford Springs
D&c
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Sudden Death of James A. Mitchell Isq City Resident
The city reports the sudden death Friday night of James A. Mitchell Isq a son of Col. James Mitchell of the Stephenson County Bank. He was a bright promising law student in 1852 31 with peers including Sidney Breese D Kyle Stephenson H A Sheetz and Captain James R Shaffer all of whom died in distant or military service, reflecting how many have since passed.
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James A. Mitchell
Isq
Col
James Mitchell
Stephenson County Bank
Sidney Breese
Judge Breese
Supreme Court
Central America
D. Kyle Stephenson
Arkansas
H. A. Sheetz
the &Th
Ilinois
Fort Donelson
James R. Shaffer
1St
Colorado Cavalry
General Dornblaser leaves Stephenson for Assumption Illinois
The long time Stephenson county resident General B Dornblaser ex surveyor ex colonel ex warden of the Illinois State Penitentiary Joliet took his family Monday night for a new home in Assumption Christian county Illinois. Residents express regret at his departure and wish him well as he relocates to a county that will gain a valued citizen. Freeport progress notes new public hall blocks and planned courthouse and soldiers monument. remarks on capital moves and Governor Shafter of Freeport with a note on Brigham Young.
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B. Dornblaser
Stephenson County
Ilinois
Mllinois
Joliet
Assumption
Christian County
Dornblaser
Old Stephenson
Samuel
Utah
Grant
Gien
J. W. Shatfer
Freeport
Shatfer
Brigham Young
Hamondsville
Ohio
Death of Another Old Settler Samuel McAfee
Samuel McAfee, an early prairie settler east of Crane's Grove, died February 12 in Neenah Wisconsin. He started the county's first pottery and was known for broad knowledge and zeal for Methodism, helping build the first local church. He came from Canada and took part in the Canadian patriot war. Fortune L. Bulley of this city recently received a patent for a washing machine.
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Samuel McAfee
Crane
Girove
Neenah
Wisconsin
Illinois
Canada
Entertaining evening at McCall residence showcases lively cast
A Friday entertainment at James 8 McCall Esq residence featured Sir Mark Chase and Maria Darlington in an English farce with Maj. Sawyer Miss Emma Clark and Miss Ella Sweet among the cast. The night included tableau, pantomime, recitations, and a volunteer orchestra, ending with coffee and ice cream. The piece earned praise for the young performers and host hospitality.
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James 8. McCall
McCall
Roland
Oliver
Mark Chase
Mr. Payne
Geo. Selborne
Maj. Sawyer
Miss Darlington
Emma Clark
Selborne
Miss Tiverton
Ella Sweet
Mark
Alfred Highflier
Mr. Turner
Maria
Asylum For
Fixture
Mr. Frazier
Alfred
Sir Mark
Maj
Lawyer
Maria Darlnngton
Taunton
Hermans
Grumble
Summa Fry
Stoneman
Atkinson
Graham
Payne
Sparticus
Big lot of Calicos opens at Best and Morgan's
A large shipment of Calico fabrics just arrived at Best and Morgan's offering magnificent styles for customers seeking fresh prints and bright patterns. The display promises updated colors and quality fabrics for crafting and dressmaking.
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Best & Morgan’s
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Hacket Stephenson
L. Bulley
Culverwell
Edward A. Wilson
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John B. Ogden
Cedar St
N.Y
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Mayfair
Brooklyn
WM. A, Stevens & CO
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WM. A. Stevens & C.C
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Boot and Shoe Line
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