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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1875
Page
2
A long dispatch from the Freeport Journal details political strife in Congress with Civil Rights Act passage and reform debates, plus local Illinois and Nebraska politics. It notes a Houstonia Missouri tornado, Bourbon County editorial shifts, debt figures, corn advocacy, and expulsion in North Carolina as part of a broad National column.
Readable excerpts praise Congressman Boucannon for opposing a ten percent tariff restoration. The letter argues the cut benefited Western producers, cites revenue losses and offsetting gains for New England manufacturers, and defends ongoing reductions as wartime burdens ease.
A political defense of Boros as a champion for the unprotected producing millions against protecting interests. The article argues Western Congress members should safeguard the broader public over few protected classes and lauds Boros for his industrious advocacy.
Cadet Engineer Gordon Claude refused to fence with a colored midshipman during drill. The superintendent ordered obedience or resignation, then told Claude to seek his father's guidance. His father, a Southerner, declined to advise action. Claude was expelled from the academy on Wednesday.
In Springfield last Wednesday evening, House Railroad Committee members clashed over Mr Herring ton's Union Depot bill. Clafflin opposed the bill as poorly drawn, Hopkins accused him of insults, Herrington threatened Clafflin, fists and a cane were waved, and Ex Gov Palmer intervened to separate them. Clafflin moved to report the affair to the House for action.
A Chicago Journal correspondent in Springfield reports on the House debate over economy, warning that cutting the fourteen cent state levy harms government and charities while noting the county and municipal tax burden. F H Vines defends the Public Charities Board, claiming it saves the state money and fights rings, urging public vigilance.
The Virginius affair sparked strife driven factions in the United States. Sumner wrote a letter to a New York war meeting opposing war sentiment against Spain. Upon new Congress, a telegram from Republican Spanish deputies praised sympathy for Spain and America, urging peaceful reconciliation over vengeance.
Last Thursday night the Schuylkill river breakup caused a sudden rise, submerging the town’s lower section and inflicting great damage.
A despatch reports a reckoning in the Illinois legislature as Democrats accuse Republicans of delaying work. Merritt condemns extravagance while Jones delivers a masterful counter. Eight or nine bills pass or stall, with the defection of the registry reform and banking bills looming as Haines and colleagues resist. The week ends with no final law amid reform efforts and intra-party maneuvering.
London reports Gen Wolsely sails for Natal and the Sarmatian sails with 200 laborers to Canada 700 more follow. Allan Line to raise emigrant fares. Gladstone publishes Vaticanism pamphlet replying to Newman and Manning. defends Catholic liberty and papal infallibility debates. Also: Weser carries 118000 in specie. Earl Derby indemnity from Spain for Virginia incident.
Last evening a strong wind and rain caused Shaw’s crockery shop wall to collapse into St Andrew’s Church on Duane Street. The west wall fell through the roof onto the crowded east gallery, killing six and injuring twenty five. The disaster sent shreds of clothing and debris through the ruined church as officials assess the scene.
A Georgia correspondent warns of widespread formation of military companies across the South with daily drills. States may arm these groups or fund cadets, provoking fears among African Americans and Northern observers. The piece predicts violent suppression of black voters, tying it to a looming Democratic victory, and cautions Unionists and Black citizens to expect a bloodier conflict. Concurrently Chicago faces a peaceful but wary end to Communist demonstrations, with authorities asserting control and preventing mob influence while defending public relief funds.
Real Estate Sales note a thawing market with activity predicted for March. Transactions include Seeley to Hofmeister 180 acres at Rock Run for 9 240, Heich to Miller 20 acres for 1 000, and Hofmeister to Messmen 83 acres for 4 000 among many detailed parcel transfers in Freeport and surrounding townships.
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