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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1873
Page
2
The notice urges patrons to grow subscriptions by promoting the Journal to neighbors who do not subscribe. It argues a doubled list can be achieved in four weeks if readers act, asserting a well supported newspaper is essential.
The House debated expelling Oakes Ames and James Brooks with a late Thursday vote. The motion to lay the matter on the table failed 51 to 164. The expulsion resolution was defeated, while censure for Ames passed 161 to 36 and for Brooks 174 to 82.
Attorney Gerevat Edsall declares the bond by Citizens of Springfield valid to evacuate lands adjoining the New State House. He asks when the people can enforce it to secure the land promptly for the ongoing New State House work. The building is greatly needed and should be completed promptly.
The speaker argues for meeting bated currency demands with a supply aligned to growing business demand, preferring real wealth through development of resources over artificial parity between greenbacks and gold. The emphasis is on practical economic growth over strict monetary equality.
The Independence Kansas Republican charges that legislator York is a humbug paid by opponents to expose Pomeroy. It alleges York knows of bribery among Kansas lawmakers but will not reveal names. The piece portrays York as deceitful and driven by payoff, casting doubt on his Pomeroy exposure.
The Inter Ocean condemns the committee report on Caldwell as weak and frivolous after presenting damaging evidence. It argues the proof against Caldwell is overwhelming and warrants swift action without tenderness or delay.
A bill in the Illinois House seeks to benefit medical science by enabling medical colleges to dissect subjects. A similar objective passed the House and nearly cleared the Senate two years ago. Details are unclear, but the measure aims to curb graveyard desecrations by legalizing dissection under proper oversight, reflecting shortages noted in New York and Pennsylvania laws.
Hon H O Burchard member of Congress from the district opposed increasing salaries during the January 1873 debate. He argued the treasury could fall short with new appropriations, noting constitutional limits on presidential pay and criticizing nonessential raises. The House approved Senate amendments adding pay for clerks and officials, while Burchard maintained his point of order that the amendment was not germane.
The president states his plan if Congress adjourns without action. He emphasizes respecting state judicial decisions, avoids interference in state affairs, and warns he may end the dispute by recognizing the state government upheld by the state's courts.
A historical letter argues against cheek-rein harnesses and martingales, labeling them cruel and injurious to horses. The writer recalls cavalry service efforts to curb their use, asserting free heads improve travel, jumping, and safety, while condemning harsh restraint as folly and cruelty.
A course of lectures will be delivered during Lent at Zion Church on the Seven Capital or Deadly Sins. The subject is to be presented on Wednesdays. Public service at the church. The public are invited.
An address outlines the rich Pecatonica region in Stephenson County Illinois, its geology, water resources, early settlement from 1836, and the 1837 county organization. It recalls Indian battles, frontier life, court development, and the first legal marriages and courts, highlighting pioneers, officials, and the county seat location.
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