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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1868

Page

2

Second Ward Republican Meeting at Pennsylvan e House

A Republican gathering in the Second Ward is set for Friday evening March 20 at 4 o clock at the Pennsylvania house. The purpose is nominating a candidate and choosing five delegates to represent the ward at the Town and City Convention. Polls open thirty minutes prior.

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Third Ward Republican Meeting Nominating Delegates

Fragmentary notice invites Third Ward Republicans to nominate a city alderman candidate and choose four delegates for the Town and City Convention. It names C. M. Shaffer as announcer and recommends Henry Smith for city marshal and John Bisel for Town Collector amid Republican endorsements.

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Soldiers Monument Appointment Meeting Adopted Plan

The Stephenson County Soldiers' Monument Association Executive Committee approved a program to hold district meetings to build a monument and raise subscriptions. Notable attendees were named including Gen. A., Col. Turner, and J. H. Adams, with subcommittees to be formed at each meeting.

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Impeachment proceedings and political turmoil in the era

A detailed narrative reports the impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson, the appearance of key figures, and the procedural steps in the Senate. It notes threats of further rebellion, rumors of armed groups, and political tensions across Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina, with comments on Democratic leanings and press reactions.

Democratic loyalties in Illinois amid Klan fears and copperhead threats

The letter column debates Union loyalty versus opposition with references to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Ku Klux Klan. It defends veterans like Dick Oglesby and Governor Buckmaster, argues Republicans should fear copperhead gains, and cites General orders and political tensions in the state.

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Impeachment Debate Shapes Johnson Trial Outlook

Washington March 19 1868 readers express confidence that Congress will impeach Andrew Johnson and a Senate trial will determine accountability. The letter notes public demand for justice, mentions Wade and Chase, Stanton's tenure, and political moves affecting Grant Creswell and others as the impeachment process unfolds. The piece also reports on Maryland Republicans backing Grant, a pension commissioner change, and dispatches on England and Austria posts.

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