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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1880
Page
2
In 1880 JG Blaine is discussed as a potential vice presidential candidate subject to the decision of the Republican National Convention. The brief notes Blaine's name amid convention speculation and party considerations for the ticket.
The Republican party of Illinois invites Republicans to elect forty two delegates to the Republican State Convention in Springfield on May 19, 1830, to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor state treasurer attorney general two at large presidential electors and nineteen district electors. Representation is one delegate per 400 votes and one for each 200 votes fraction based on 1876 presidential electors results.
The Republicans of Freeport will meet in caucus Saturday to choose delegates for a City and Town Convention on Monday evening for nominating candidates. First Ward meets Bergman & Dorman's Second Ward Pennsylvania House, Third Ward Vestibule Pry's Harroek. Each ward selects an alderman candidate and 6 delegates. Polls open at 7:50 and close at 3:39. Emmert, Row Little, John Al Wagner, committee.
The Buckeye Town Republicans announce galleys to nominate town officers and one justice of the peace to fill resignations of J Richart and D Weber Adams. Voting will be held Monday March 20 at 1 PM, with polling for one hour. Henry Ridghart serves as committeeman.
The Republicans of the Town of Matlenm will hold a caucus at the Town House on Saturday March 27 at 3. Polls open one hour. Join Wright, Committeeman.
The Republican voters of the Town of Flor ence will hold their caucus to determine town officers in Mary school house on Saturday March 27 at 3 o’clock p.m. Polls open. H C Best, Committee-man.
The Republican voters of the Town of Oneco will hold their caucus to nominate town officers at Mason Hall in March at all o clock. Polls open for one hour. J RK Beta named Committeeman.
Acknowledgment letter thanks Congressman Hawk for a copy of the new rules recently adopted by the House of Representatives along with other public documents.
The Juliet Sun outlines Connard Tatge of Juliet as a Republican candidate for Secretary of State, praising his attainments, qualifications, and Republicanism. The article emphasizes his readiness and fitness for the office.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Logan confined to his room with an attack of lung fever. It is hoped he will soon recover, as he can be spared from the seat he so ably fills in the Senate.
Ward residents advocate a candid man on the Board and claim Taylor does not seek the office yet would accept if nominated. His friends insist a strong municipal interest and readiness to serve, predicting his nomination and election.
A township Republican caucus appeal urges Republicans to attend primary meetings across towns and city wards to elect the best party candidates. It warns against backing Democrats and cautions that splitting support invites defeat, urging firm party unity.
John B. Stanley resigns from the U S Treasury post amid public statements he seeks the governorship. He says his return home to campaign will help secure the nomination.
The Carroll County Mirror reports it appears certain that Hon. James Shaw will enter the State Convention with full backing of his district and broad support from other regions to clinch the Attorney General nomination.
The four NAL's hearty endorsement of Maj TAank's course in Congress meets the approval of leading Republicans district wide. The opinion is unanimous that he has been faithful conscientious and hard-working and richly earned re-nomination. A small group of aspirants who contested him two years ago would do so again if given power. Maj Hans is strong among the people and they will have a say.
A well attended Republican Club meeting in Freeport featured Gen J C Smith state treasurer and gubernatorial candidate addressing the group by invitation. He praised the club’s canvassing effort and noted similar activism spreading statewide while supporters emphasized party success over any single candidate. The General’s remarks were well received and his gubernatorial prospects appeared bright.
The Journal urges Gen. U.S. Grant as the nation's best man to lead, arguing a crisis demands proven leadership. It contends a Grant nomination would secure unity, win southern votes, and avoid a risky experiment, countering doubts about Blaine Washburne and public opinion.
Gen Beauregard, in New York, says Republicans may not nominate Grant and if nominated would likely win the White House. He notes Grant would attract black votes as their savior, while conceding Grant’s liberal ideas might not harm the South if left to himself.
A city editor of a rival paper, calling itself Republican, lists gubernatorial candidates and notes that several have previously been in contact with him by accident. He insists the contact is not their fault and should not affect their campaigns.
Senator Logan’s sledge hammer blows defeated the Itz John Porter bill. The measure and its champions were driven from sight and laid on the table by a viva voce vote last Thursday. The result signals the end of the matter as it won’t be taken from the table.
General Grant and party arrived at Pueblo Mexico on Monday evening. An artillery salute greeted him at the depot where a large crowd and city officials welcomed him. Tuesday morning he visited the State Governor. The party is expected to sail from Galveston for New Orleans later in the week.
A McConnell's Grove correspondent reports a man there can sight a rifle to the head of a common nail forty rods away, while many can sight a common ale farther. The Oregon Courier is urged to avoid allusions and references to the budget folks.
The Democratic party in Virginia is divided over financial adjustments to the state budget. Readjusters within the party favor Grant over Tilden, and opposition to Tilden is growing among voters, possibly benefiting the Republicans.
In Sterling on March 15 1880 STALWART writes to the Journal praising Maj. R. M. A. Hawk as a gentleman of ability industry and stern integrity. He urges the public press to state that Hawk should be returned to Congress and warns Republicans against any alliance that could defeat him.
The Galena Gazette lauds Maj. Trank as an able Fifth District representative, citing his diligent study of Congressional routines, active debate, and careful voting aligned with constituents. The piece highlights his opposition to postmaster general mail facility cuts and his steadfast Republican stance against Rebel threats to national justice.
W B Derrick of Baileyville endorses J G Blaine for president and Son E B Washburne for vice president, subject to the Republican Convention decision. He praises their stalwart statesmanship and urges all Republicans to back the ticket for party success and patriotic principles.
A March 1880 letter in the journal promotes I. G. Ingersoll as first choice for President and D. M. Bennet as second choice, advocating free thought, free speech and free mails. The writer cites Orry Jewels Kas and references Eastern Journal.
In a letter dated February 18 1880 E B Washburne rejects any run for the presidency. He credits Mt Carroll supporters for past service but says he cannot be a candidate and places General Grant as his first and only choice. He expresses gratitude to friends and asks them to desist from organizing a club for his candidacy.
Senator Carpenter delivers an eloquent defense of the Fitz John Porter bill. He argues Porter a traitor and his restoration would aid Democratic aims to erase war lessons, warning of divine justice but urging potential necessity and praising Grant as a stabilizing leader amid partisan upheaval. Applause erupts in the galleries.
A Cedar Rapids reader declares lifelong Democratic support ended by frustration with party leaders and the extra congressional session, predicting a mass defection. In Galena Illinois local race chatter names Republican Sheriff and other officials, with urging support for renomination of Congressman Hawk and Gov. Smith.
A Bay City reader argues over party choices and national figures urging support for Grant or Blaine. The letter references Chicago Tribune influence, 1872 politics, and praise for Senator Logan’s stand against Porter allies, noting public sentiment favors the people over politicians.
The passage traces drunkenness through ancient history from Noah onward, linking the spread of alcohol to moral decline, plagues, war, and social corruption. It cites biblical timelines and historic empires to show how drinking culture influenced civilizations up to Alexander the Great, promising to resume in a follow up.
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