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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1878
Page
2
Announcement that Jonau C G Boynton is a candidate for City Marshal in the upcoming municipal election, subject to the decision of the Republican City Convention. The notice names Boynton as the candidate and indicates the party endorsement pending convention action.
Public debt declined in February by 82 250 234 18 and shows a cumulative decrease of 18 121 00 418 since June 30, 1849 7. The figures reflect ongoing government borrowing adjustments and fiscal measures affecting the national balance sheet.
A White League court and jury in New Orleans find Gen Anderson a convicted criminal yet still serves as Collector of the Port. He is allowed daily access to the Custom House to sign papers while a special agent handles funds and daily cash balancing.
The proposed Tariff bill would remove duties on linseed oil and jute, harming local farmers in our state. Flax and related crops are vital, and lifting duties would allow cheaper imports from low-wage countries, undermining local production. Warren fax mill bought three hundred tons of tax straw last season, with other mills likely doing similarly.
A vivid report notes a last week attack described as an assault along the line toward the Journal. It highlights skilled defense with no Wulls-eyes scoring, despite the guns being cleverly shielded and directed by a seasoned general.
A short grievance in the JOURNAT ends with personal insults toward the editor and his militia connection, followed by praise for the General. The piece dodge its issue and merits no further notice.
A Buzzard office feud erupts as McPotter backed Prozect faces harsh critique from a self described prominent Republican. The speaker derides the nest as fouled by foul birds and warns against anonymous stances, hinting at broader cross party blame and risible rhetoric.
A long satirical piece in Slubeck’s Budget harshly targets German residents and a former State Treasurer candidate, accusing him of hypocrisy. The paper criticizes local politics, the new charter debates, and city officers while stressing alleged cliques led by Krohn and the City Attorney. It notes potential benefits of ward reform but questions political integrity amid district realignments and election-day influence.
After the Silver bill passed the louse, a rush filled the Senate galleries. House members crowded the Senate floor as the action was announced. Jay Gould sat on a Senate sofa, drawing ill will from bill supporters who suspected him of trying to sway votes. He may be lobbying against another Pacific railroad project. The vote ended 46 ayes against.
Former U S Senator Benjamin Wade died at his Jefferson Ohio home last Sunday morning at 6 30 He was a fearless adversary of opponents of the Administration and a staunch Lincoln ally Acknowledging his radical honesty the paper notes Wade as one of the era’s most able patriots and promises a later synopsis of his life
After the Silver bill passage the Journal’s Washington correspondent gathered leaders views. Gordon calls it a step in the right direction while Milton Sayler Ohio warns of a bi metallic system linking silver gold and paper values. Gen J B Clark Missouri expects more liberal bills to pass with similar majorities. Stevens Georgia believes the bill will relieve oppressed industries.
At the State Grange gathering in Chicago about two thirds wore blue or red ribbons. A unanimously adopted resolution urged Patrons of Husbandry to enforce liquor sale laws, especially bans on selling to minors, and expressed solidarity with temperance groups.
The March spell shows mix of mild air and late winter chill with robins, blackbirds, bluebirds, pigeons, ducks, and geese returning north. Windy hours may flip to midwinter conditions, reminding readers it is dangerous to be safe.
The country faces a mixed market scene as gold prices fall in New York to 1.35 while government bonds strengthen. Investors weigh the Silver Bill amid ongoing uncertainty over economic policy and currency value.
President Rutherford B. Hayes returned the coinage bill to Congress with objections. Congress passed it over the veto by 110 to 73 in the House and 46 to 19 in the Senate, marking a rare rapid override and debate over silver dollar standards and public debt.
A speaker urges the Freeport Literary Society to value education over wealth. He cites Shakspeare and asks how one measures a life, praising sciences, history, languages, and astronomy as paths to happiness and usefulness, while warning riches alone cannot sustain virtue or growth. He invokes examples of Saunders and Wyson and urges daily study to build character.
A brief note reflects on the saying March comes in like a lamb, contrasting weather lore with actual early spring conditions and local remarks on seasonal expectations.
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