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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1872
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows a brief notation likely a headline fragment about a venue or performer. Readable elements include "Hi Hat" and "Mi Shor" suggesting a club or show note. No clear dates, locations, or named entities beyond venues.
The undersigned national committee announces a Union Republican Convention in Philadelphia on June 5 at 12 noon to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates. Delegates: twice the number of Senators and Representatives, plus two from each territory. The notice highlights reforms, loyalty, universal suffrage, labor rights, and anti corruption, urging citizen cooperation.
Public notice announces the annual city election in Freeport on Monday April 1 1872. Voting places are Tremont House First Ward Pennsylvania House Second Ward New York House Third Ward at specified street corners. Officers to be chosen include City Marshal City Clerk City Surveyor City Attorney City Treasurer Street Commissioner and one Alderman per Ward. March 11 1872.
Delegates chosen at the Republican Amueusges in the 1st 2d and 8 yards on Saturday night March 23 1872 will meet at 84 oclock at the Court House Saturday evening March 23 1872 to nominate candidates for city and town officers for spring elections to be held April 1 2 1872 C H KNAPP ROBT LITTLE Cc J FRY
Republican voters of the First Ward will meet in caucus at XCirk & Haas office at 74 percent oclock on Saturday night March 3 1873 to nominate a candidate for Alderman and select six delegates to the City and Town Convention to be held at the Court House on Saturday night March 30 1872 at 8 percent oclock Polls open 80 minutes CG H KNAPP Committee man
The Republican voters of Freeport Second Ward will meet in caucus at the Court House at 7:44 oclock on Saturday night March 24 1872 for the purpose of selecting a committeeman. Polls open 30 minutes. Robt Lip tle listed as committeeman.
The Republican voters in multiple towns schedule caucuses on March 1872 to nominate town officers. Meetings held in Fry's Hall Freeport, First National Bank Freeport, Mays Schoolhouse, Silver Creek, Rock Grove, Waddams Center School House and other local venues with polls opening in late afternoon. Committeemen named for each precinct.
The Republican voters of Buckeye Town will meet in caucus at the town house on Saturday March 10th 1672 at 2 oclock PM. Polls open one hour. F Ol ingman. The Republican voters of Loran will meet in caucus on Saturday March 30th 572 at Latah Shont House at 1 PM to nominate town officers. Jka Kinman committeeman.
The piece notes a Republican surge in New Hampshire with Governor race gains and control of both state houses, signaling a likely Senate seat for Patterson’s replacement. It portrays Democrats, Liberals, and opposition as discouraged while praising President Grant amid slander and political noise. The author argues national trends align with the state result, stressing continued public support for Grant.
In this column the writer urges all Republican voters in Freeport to attend ward caucuses on April first and second, nominate a strong ticket of known citizens, and work united to elect it. The piece stresses integrity, law and order, and discourages grumbling after nominations. The call ends with a vow to push a fully elected slate.
The Republican State Central Committee met on Thursday the 14th to set the timing for the State Convention to nominate officers, elect delegates to the National Convention, and choose Presidential Electors. May 22 at Springfield was set as the convention date and location.
The New York Sun, despite harshly criticizing Grant, concedes that New Hampshire's election settles two points. It removes any doubt about Grant's renomination at Philadelphia and shows that the Democratic party acting alone has little chance to win the presidency.
The Great Republic, the 350 foot long 4000 ton sail ship, was wrecked in a hurricane off Bermuda on March 4.
The House delays its own revenue bill, adopts the Senate version amid tax confusion. Debates focus on deductions and double taxation, with concerns about debts offsetting credits. Support grows for passing the Senate bill as a workable framework while leaving room for future fixes. Chicago Zidane.
The report notes that Judge David Davis received only 319 votes statewide in New Hampshire. That total is extremely low for a statewide contest, signaling a negligible impact in the election outcome and highlighting a minimal level of support for his candidacy in the state.
Obituary notes the death of Dr Wa Ay Little a state senator from Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties at his Elizabeth home after heart disease. Born in Vermont aged about 68 with 34 years in the state he was praised as charitable and honest. Senators Underwood and Eddy lauded him as a high type of American nobility and Christian gentleman. The Senate adjourned after memorials, with reflections on death and mortality.
It is reported that Sumner is bitterly opposed to Judge Davia, highlighting a sharp partisan stance and potential impact on a pending case or nomination. The report notes strong public rhetoric and anticipated legal implications.
Republicans sweep both Portland and Lewiston in Maine municipal elections with resounding majorities, delivering complete ticket victories in a wave that expands GOP influence in the two cities.
The Chicago Tribune notes Republican speakers in New Hampshire during the canvass and lists Gen Walter Harrison. Readers may wonder who he is. the intended reference is likely Gen Harriman, former Governor of New Hampshire, a correction readers would expect.
The Erie revolution appears completed Gould resigns his directorship and the New York Legislature repeals Fisk and Gould's Erie ring laws from two years ago. Tammany and Erie rings are said to be smashed leaving hope for honest men in New York.
The Republican State Convention of Rhode Island endorsed President Grant and named Grant delegates to the National Convention. It also nominated the current State officers for reelection.
The report says Republican gains of Supervisors elected in fourteen counties exceed last year by fifty one. It asserts no return to Tammany Democracy in the Empire State and asks Stephenson county men what they will answer at upcoming town meetings.
Republican supporters in Stephenson County urge participation in spring elections stressing the need for strong nominations and determined turnout to mobilize the final vote.
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a temperance bill modeled after Illinois law but with exemptions for sellers of native wines and owners of buildings used for liquor sales.
In Congress Dawes questions river and harbor spend plans and notes the House adds $299.6 million in expenditures while revenues from customs internal tax and miscellaneous sources are uncertain. He computes adjusted receipts and a potential $17.8 million balance after interest payments, urging clarity on funding sources.
Speech discusses sinking fund amounts, treasury borrowing, and the impact of tariff and imports on revenues. It notes a projected near eleven million dollar shortfall and questions how to balance expenditures against uncertain future customs and exports, urging prudent funding and avoidance of overreach.
New York March 16 The World and Democrats will have nothing to watch the Cincinnati Convention. They urge Democrats to pursue their own era and deem it impolite to favor any candidate at the convention.
The Erie Railway grain elevator in Buffalo, the largest in the city, burned Friday morning destroying 70 000 bushels of grain with losses exceeding 200 000 dollars. Part of Monroeville Indiana was burned Thursday causing losses over 50 000 dollars. Businesses at Marston Wisconsin were burned Friday with losses around 70 000 dollars.
The Albany Journal notes a factional moment in the Labor Reform party surrounding Judge Day and the nomination path. It cites biblical imagery and references to those in debt and discontented gathering, with about four hundred men described as forming a factional camp around Day.
A woman raises a third party widowhood scene with photographs of her departed lords in a group. She positions herself at the center with an inscription reading The Lord will provide. The fragment reflects a devotional display focused on loss and faith.
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