United States praised as example of peaceful strength
A speaker extols the United States, noting its small navy yet vast mercantile fleet and low taxation. He cites American progress in steam powered transport, railways, and telegraphs, arguing a strong mercantile marine could outmatch European navies. He contrasts U.S. growth with old-world powers and urges readiness through wealth and industry.
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United States
Stockport
Cobden
United States of America
France
Russia
Pacific
Beassured
New York
Europe
America
Mercantile Marine
Journal Preport Discusses Bank Bill March 14 1883
The piece argues that the proposed bank bill protects creditors and note holders, requiring stock deposits with the Auditor and enabling increases if deposits are undervalued. It emphasizes individual stockholders’ liability and notes the bill’s strong support across parties, despite a gubernatorial veto.
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House
Senate
Ttis
Internal Improvement and the Illinois Road Dream
A historical opinion reflects on the shift in stance toward internal improvements after Congress funded land six miles wide on both sides of the Central Railroad. It notes the reversal of opposition, acceptance of federal power, and the possibility that future political rivals may claim credit for Illinois’ growth.
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Congress
Loco Brothers
Sung
Toul
Illinois
Buckeye Whig Letters Stir Judicial Politics In Prairie Democrat
The March 6 Prairie Democrat prints a Buckeye editor letter alleging local judgeship deals and party shifts. It targets Clark of Freeport for selling Judge Sheldon and joining locofocos to defeat Sweet, while Campbell gains Whig votes. The article questions motives and hints at broader intrigue in Springfield.
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Prairie Democrat
Buckeye
Torm
Razor
Clark
Freeport
James Burnside
Sheldon
Mr. Sweet
Prairia Democrat
Tom Carnipbell
Campbell
Hhe
Democrat
Hugo
Jeaye
Sweets
Turner
Springfield
Mensis, Clark & Co
Buckeye Jeter
Seth
Caay Jame
Hoge
Mr. Clark
Sweet
Locofocus
Conghas
House of Representatives
Buckeye Whig
RikWak (Hgh Ant'pam
Hoget
Lyman F. Warner for Prosecuting Attorney in 14th Circuit
A political notice announces LYMAN F. WARNER of the Rockford Bar as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the 14th Judicial Circuit covering Jo Daviess Stephenson and Winnebago counties. The call invites votes at the upcoming election and cites his experience and reputation.
Voters urged to support judicial candidates in regional races
A fragmented plea asks readers to back Mareh Win and Ben Sheldon for judgeships in the Sixth and Fourteenth Judicial Circuits. The notice, citing many voters, mentions Jo Daviess Stephenson Winnebago counties and a May election date, urging subscriber support.
Disturbed Neighbor Fights Judge Contested Election Tone
A neighbor denounces a paper's stance on the judge election, accusing the editor of turning the contest into party strife. The writer claims the editor mischaracterizes Hempstead Locofoco and Sheldon and Marshag selections, insisting the dispute is not political.
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Jeffersonian
Hempsted
Locofoco
Sheldon
Marshag
Jeffersonian critiques on German paper and local officials
The Jeffersonian voices displeasure at a management decision and discusses a new German paper. It references a Chicago Journal quotation and mocks Sweeney, noting a local figure named Lind is expected in St. Louis around the 20th.
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Berthold
Tron
Chicago Journal
Locofoco
Jeffersonian
Sweeney
Dean Lind
St. Louis
Judge Sheldon praised for integrity as 14th Circuit court reshuffle looms
The Morris Gazette lauds Judge Sheldon as incorruptible and capable, urges his continued service, and warns against political maneuvering. It notes his resignation, questions the new 14th Circuit’s benefit to the people, and calls the 6th Circuit to select a worthy successor for the spring term.
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Mr. Morris Gazette
Sheldon
Judge Sheldon
Ilinois
Argus
Solomon
Curtins
6Th Circuit
Tich Legal Galaxy
Sone Bright
Carroll County Meeting Opposes 14th Judicial District
Citizens of Carroll County meet to denounce the act creating the 14th Judicial District separating Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties from the Sixth. They form a committee to draft resolutions, condemn the motive, and support Judge Sheldon, urging resignation of the affected judge. Resolutions approved and to be published in the Galena Gazette Jeffersonian and Carroll Tribune.
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Carroll County
6Th Judicial District
Use
J. Hosterren
R. Wogaysu
Leoxann Cross
Romix Wiereven
Jo Daviess and Stephenson
Sugivan
Sheldon
James Ferguson
Galena Gazette
Jeffersonian
Henry Smith
J. I. Hosterren
Psalm Singing at Church Tradition Begins in 1550
The custom of singing psalms at church began in 1550. At Paul's Cross thousands gathered to hear, and for readers unable to read a clerk repeated the song three times for clarity.
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Paul's Cross
California and Panama gold shipments and political notes
News from California and New York report vast gold and silver shipments to Panamanian routes with $450,000 in cash aboard the North America and $1,000,000 in gold dust on the Avon. The Republic carried 260 passengers and $100,000 in gold. Revived trade and military preparations fill the isthmian news as Fremont vs Butler King for a U.S. Senate seat looms.
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North America
California
Tennessee
Panama
Republic
Empire City
Chagres
Georgia
U.S
Albany
Pensacola
Avon
San Juan
Carthagenia
Fremont
Butler King
Iremont
Bartel
Washington Guards
San Francisco
Judson
Mary ‘Owneen
Sacramento
Richard Mallen
London
Jamaica
Klamath River
Scott
Salmon
San Jose
Senate
Sandwich Islands
Honolulu
Impeachment Threats Over Judge Sheldon In Circuit
Broad intimations arise that the effort to shape the circuit was aimed at censuring Judge Sheldon of Galena and removing him by severing his county from the circuit. The piece defends his impartiality and predicts strong support if he runs again, urging the public to keep faith with a judge believed to administer equal justice.
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Sheldon
Galena
Fourteenth Circuit
Stockford Forum
Madison man George Peckham hangs himself in barn
Madison New York resident George Peckham reportedly hanged himself from a beam in his barn. The incident recalls a prior suicide by his wife's former husband at the same location fifteen years earlier.
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George Peckham
Madison
N. Y
Candidate for prosecuting attorney announced in Winnebago County
Onn Mitte of Sty of ford is named as ninth candidate for prosecuting attorney in the fourteenth Judicial District serving Jo Daviess Winnebago and Sep counties. The filing reflects a crowded race with multiple contenders in the regional legal contest.
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Jtorney
Onn Mitte
Sty Offord
Winnebago County
Fourteenth Judicial
Jo Daviess
Winnebago
Sep
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