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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1878
Page
2
Announcement states JonAIt Go Boynton is a candidate for City Marshal in the upcoming municipal election, subject to decision of the Republican City Convention. The note presents the formal authorization for the nomination and the contender's name and office.
Republican voters of Harlem will meet at Town Mouse in Harlem Center on Saturday March 23 at 8 PM to nominate a ticket for town officers caucus open one hour Join Wright Committeeman
On Monday in the House, Ewing introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to issue paper money and make it a legal tender for all purposes.
Cyen and Mrs Grant visited Athens on Monday and were presented to the King and Queen. A grand fete in their honor followed, with illumination lighting the ruins of ancient temples and the Pantheon.
Secretary Sherman appoints a committee comprising Secretary French, Dr. Linderman, and Treasurer Milillan to consider all propositions under his circular for purchasing silver bullion and report the result to him.
A rumor swirls that the sale of the I. R. Ti at Chicago has led to clashes between Mr. Hinckley and C. B. & Q. Road officials. The talk mentions a proposed arrangement for the I. C. R. R. to operate freight and passengers over the C. & N. W. Railway.
The Saturday Buzzard notes Judge Bailey arrived home from Dubuque after a month holding court there. It marks the circuit’s extension into Iowa and playfully asks about McPotter’s stance with the phrase got ’em agin.
The Director of the Mint tells the Congressional Committee that current mint capacity averages 2.5 million dollars per month in new silver dollars. He notes reopening the New Orleans mint and adding two more facilities could nearly double coinage.
Gold opened in New York on Monday at 101 and declined to 1007 and still going down. The difference between a gold dollar and a dollar Treasury note is shrinking to a tweedledum like gap. Silver has fallen about one percent in the last week while United States bonds have advanced.
Generals Sheridan and Terry urge creation of a new military post on Milk River Montana near the British boundary. The Secretary of War writes General Sherman stressing the need for immediate erection to check the Sioux and other hostile Indians gathered in the area.
Charles L. Wilson proprietor and editor of the Chisago Evening Journal died on Saturday in San Antonio Texas after years of ill health. Editorial management will stay with Lieut. Gov. Andrew Shuman who has led the paper for twenty two years.
The state politics stir as names like Oglesby Washburn Cullom Farwell and Logan are floated for the U S Senate. The piece urges focusing on electing good men to the legislature and cautions that premature canvassing could keep capable candidates home. It even jokes about Gov Palmer going to Washington to keep Mr Davis company.
Washington notes that the House Committee on Commerce will report the River and War Appropriation bill. Representative Kendrick Wood says the Ways and Means Committee will report the tariff bill by week’s end and seek printing and recomputation for action after pending appropriation bills. Monday’s first night session signals a plan to use days for work.
The Committee on Banking and Currency agreed on a substitute to Buckner's bill to retire National bank circulation. The measure should pass the House and likely the Senate. Section 6 requires two thirds of payments in coin and one third in legal tender notes. Treasury notes would be exchangeable at par for legal tender notes at the holder's option.
The vote next fall will elect a clerk for the Northern Grand Division of the Illinois Supreme Court. Colonel E F Dutton of Sycamore is the Republican candidate. He formerly clerked the Illinois House in 1877 and has ties to De Kalb County offices and eight years as Circuit Clerk. He served in the Civil War and was breveted a brigadier. Supporters praise his administration and efficiency. no other candidate is named.
The Northwestern Christian Advocate reports strong temperance momentum across the Northwest with red, white, and blue ribbons on streets, pledges widespread, saloons closed, saloon-keepers converted, and a determined public to curb the liquor trade, seen as driving crime and woe from homes. Whisky men see the handwriting on the wall signaling the liquor traffic's overthrow.
Official vote tally from Eustace County shows Judge Eustace defeating Brian McGoy by a wide margin, with totals across across townships leading to a majority of 991 over McCoy and 211 over all. Judge Eustace commissioned for the unexpired Sleaton term expiring July 1879, with next term likely to convene in a week.
The writer notes a courtesy editorial from the City Attorney on the new charter. He says he supports the charter in principle but downplays personal stake while hoping for a public benefit and expects today’s results to reveal public sentiment.
The Secretary of the Treasury will until further notice continue to receive subscriptions for the 4 per cent funded loan of the United States at par and accurate interest. Application forms will be supplied by the Treasurer in Washington and by Assistant Treasurers in Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati New Orleans New York Philadelphia St Louis and San Francisco and by national banks and bankers generally.
Uniontown resident writes to Butler claiming to be a patriot seeking office. General replies, saying a patriot has little chance of obtaining office under this administration.
A Sterling postmaster nomination stirs local politics as Mrs. Electa E. Smith, a soldier's widow and former Sterling officer, faces removal amid accusations of incompetency. The piece notes congressional pressure, patronage fights, and shifting civil service views while detailing votes on a proposed silver bill and a sharp challenge to a former Confederate Postmaster General.
The Senate Committee reported the bill to create Black Hills country into a separate Lincoln Territory. They note over 2 million dollars in gold from placer mines in 1876 and 4 to 35 million from all sources in 1877. Since 1877 began, 45 gold quartz mills with 820 stamps and one silver smelting mill are operating, with six more gold quartz mills in progress. Experts estimate at least 10 million dollars of precious metals will reach markets this year, potentially rivaling older states.
The recent congressional debate on whisky tax reduction marks a historic clash over liquor, revenue, and taxation. Ellsworth, Conger of Michigan, and Price of Iowa spoke forcefully against the liquor traffic, denouncing it as harmful to public welfare and celebrating the whisky lobby's defeat as a hopeful sign.
The Chicago and Iowa Railroad running from Aurora to Foreston Illinois in connection with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Illinois Central railroads was sold by order of the United States District Court at Chicago on Saturday last for 900000 dollars under a mortgage foreclosure the purchasers being trustees for the bond holders of the road.
Washington dispatch reports the consent of Miss Lizzie Sherman to a union with Senator Don Cameron. She wears a leading diamond engagement ring and a palace car transported her and friends toward Cleveland for the wedding. The date is set for June.
Washington reports indicate Governor Nicholls will not pardon General Anderson, a Louisiana Returning Board and U S Collector in New Orleans, amid fears the Louisiana Supreme Court may order release. Local Louisianans contest the official reason, claiming Nicholls fears party bulldozers and dodges the issue.
The Boston Daily Advertiser analyzes the new law on bimetallism and irredeemable paper, warning it could inflate the currency. It notes the Treasury exchanges 2,000,000 in greenbacks for silver bullion, then coins that value more than greenbacks issued, leaving the total circulation steady in paper but adding silver dollars to circulation.
Thurlow Weed recalls a dinner in 1842 with Daniel Webster and others in Washington. Moses Grinnell asks Webster to appoint Washington Irving as Minister to Spain. Webster, in a firm tone, clarifies the assignment is not for Spain. The moment stretches, then Irving’s ministerial post is announced the next day.
An Atlanta dispatch reports a Sunday tornado about 11 o'clock that leveled the Es Capitol Church and injured eight congregants. The minister urged worshippers to tie under seats as the roof collapsed, killing no one but burying the crowd under debris. Several other churches and city structures suffered damage, including City Hall and railroad facilities. a mail car carrying 6,000 pounds of mail was destroyed along the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line.
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