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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1882
Page
2
The piece discusses Conkling’s Supreme Court confirmation and possible Folger replacement, President Arthur’s rumored moves, and domestic party matters. It urges city improvements water works and lighted streets, cites Rockford’s growth, and notes a County Central Committee meeting amid pending legislative vacancy and redistricting debates. It highlights local voter turnout warnings and upcoming district conventions.
Washington March 2 The nomination of Mr. Conkling to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court was confirmed in executive session by a vote of thirty nine to twelve. The Senate began the roll call after discussing minor appointments and hours of debate. Some Democrats urged delay until unsure of acceptance. others spoke on concerns of legal experience and judicial temperament.
Explanations of Astontine character were given but no attack on Mr. Conkling, and no offense caused. The text lists Republicans who voted negative, Democrats who did, and others who voted affirmatively or were paired or absent, including Bayard, Call, Coke, Hampton, Johnston, Jonas, Puch, Vance, Brown, Cockrell, Harris, Jackson, Jones of Florida, Maxey, Ransom, Voorhees, Davis, Aldrich, Beck, Cameron, Garland, George, Groome, Hill Georgia, Lamar, Logan, McPherson, Miller New York, Pendleton, Saulabury, Saunders, Sherman, West, Walker, Williams.
Springfield dispatch notes Governor Cullom’s illness delays the extra session call but signals focus on Congressional and Senatorial apportionments, the Hennepin Canal cession, and Normal and Kankakee appropriations. Criminal code revision may be deferred to a commission as in other states.
The forecast outlines a March with a cold, stormy start and frequent snowfalls across Canada and the northern United States. Snow or sleet possible in Washington and a blustery pattern through weeks two and three before milder weather after the 22nd and again near month’s end with snowstorms westward and high winds.
George Scoville says he will withdraw from Guiteau's defense after filing the record and bill of exceptions tomorrow. John W. Guiteau plans to have Gen. B F Butler argue in the court general term. Scoville notes Mrs Scoville's letter and its alleged harsh remarks, citing a New York Star report.
London reports the Queen was shot at as she entered a carriage in Windsor Station. The assailant, Roderick MacLean, was seized by police and crowd bystanders, then taken to Windsor Police Station. No one hurt, Queen unshocked, and motive described as lunacy by officials.
A prominent army officer told the Herald no verdict will be public for six months. The Mason case will thread through many offices before reaching the President, then return to the War Department. Washington Barracks holds Magon in confinement as the cell is refitted to be more habitable.
In Washington on March 8 opposition arose in the House to a bill retiring General Grant. Democrats expected to oppose, with some Republicans likely against it. The stance may rally Republicans in support, but passage is feared to be strongly resisted. A separate notice states that any teacher accepting gifts from pupils in Hamilton Ontario schools will be dismissed immediately.
A portrait of Sergeant Mason of the U S Army accompanies reports that he is on trial for shooting Guiteau. Born in Portsmouth Virginia and once a Confederate soldier under the name John Whitehurst he deserted, later reappeared at Fortress Monroe and joined as Mason. His motive appears driven by notoriety or diseased imagination.
Marjorie Blake and her twin Theodore quarrel over a lost linen piece and pride while Mae counsels reconciliation. A note from Theodore prompts forgiveness, but he is wounded in a hunting accident before she can apologize. The family hides fear as Marjorie longs to reunite with her brother, who wakes to a hopeful, tender moment.
In Lena on March 6, 1882, Marjorie grieves beside Teddy’s bed as his unresponsive eyes and speechless lips reveal his death from a sorrowful moment. The scene follows a harsh day of weather and local notices, including elections, openings, and community updates across Cedarville, Freeport, and nearby towns.
At the bridegroom Elchelberger and bride Joanie Weaver were wed at the bride’s father’s residence eight miles south of D. B. Byel Er. The event drew only family and close friends with Miss Lillie Blanchard as bridesmaid and Wal Hignelberger as groomsman. The parlor setting was tasteful and the ceremony impressions were described warmly.
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