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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1870
Page
2
Nov GC Marston presents The Gospel Gem Ole Bull at a grand concert tonight. Advertisements list W G Barnes & Co Farm Machinery John T Bills 7Zume ntead Tans Stine & Bro Clothing Mrs C C Wilson Remon TH W Bigelow Spring Styles G M Clayton Window Shades Wing Young Seed Corn G M Clayton New Arrival of Spring Goods J & J EL McNamaras Dissolution.
Public notice announces the annual election for city officers in Freeport on Monday April 1, 1870. Voting wards list Dubs House 1st Ward, Pennsylvania House 2nd Ward, New York House old Ward. Officers include City Marshal City Attorney City Clerk City Surveyor City Treasurer Street Commissioner Police Magistrate and one Alderman per ward.
Multiple announcements from voters and officials in Freeport and Florence seeking Republican nominations for town and city offices. Names include John Yordy Ted7ow GIO A. Jeices Jacob Welshar Joseph Rhodes L. A. Warner Onnaanuah SICUSE未 Edwin Strevesell Tenny C. Hype William W. Smith and others. Meetings set March 20 at May School House for nominating town officers.
The Bulletin warns of a new rebellion if Reconstruction continues and criticizes peace democracy taxes. It reports the U S Consul at Santiago de Cuba fleeing to a French steamer amid Spanish pressure, claiming Spaniards threaten American officials. Dispatch in Washington March 4 cites an execution in Santiago with American victims. The piece denounces Spain’s conduct as barbaric and defiant of the United States.
The Republican voters of Freeport First Ward will meet at Kirk and Bergman s Livery Stable on Saturday evening March 20 1870 at 7 14 o clock for ward nominations to be voted at spring election and to select five delegates for a convention at the Clerk of the County Court s office on Monday evening March 23 1870 at 7 for nominating city and town officers Committeeman Robert Little. The Second Ward Republicans will meet at the Pennsylvania House on Saturday evening March 26 1870 at 7 44 o clock for ward nominations and to select five delegates for a convention at the Clerk of the County Court s office on Monday evening March 15 1870 at 7 for nominating city and town officers RK Vaankeny Committeeman.
The Third Ward Republican voters meet at F C Tagalls office Pry s Block on Saturday March 2 1870 at 7 44 PM for ward nominations and to select five delegates for a county convention to nominate city and town officers. The Silver Creek town Republican voters meet Berry s School House on March 2 1870 at 8 PM to nominate town officers for the spring election.
The text argues John A. Logan is corrupt and cites two alleged infamous acts: raising a regiment in Egypt to fight the Southern wing of Democrats and leaving his command to campaign against Copperheads in Illinois. It claims Whittemore and allies aim to expel Logan from Congress, praising his opponents as more dispicable and urging exposure of his disloyalty.
The piece notes Governor Senter of Tennessee requesting federal troops to suppress Ku Klux Klan opposition in Congress and that President Grant responded by sending troops. It mentions Governor Ifolden of North Carolina making a similar request and contrasts prior editorials praising Senter with a call to denounce Grant's actions.
The copperhead press rails against the Piegan Indians drubbing in Montana by Col. Baker and attacks Sherman and Sheridan for Civil War era actions. The column cites General Hancock’s report noting smallpox presence and urges publication of official reports to balance Democratic criticism, praising continued punitive action until Native warriors retreat from violence.
The Constitutional Convention adjourned from March 17 to April 12. The editors urge less legislative excess and more public interest. Gouvernor Stearns is re-elected in New Hampshire with a strong majority over rivals, underscoring a debate on reform and education. The piece endorses the Republican approach and labor harmony.
A long Excerpt extols the Republican Party as the engine of emancipation and reform, arguing against third-party splits and urging loyal support to curb corruption. The piece cites labor reform, New Hampshire politics, and calls for steadfast party unity amid Democratic opposition, plus notes on a Dairying article and heating concerns for a new court house.
The New York Times lauds ex Secretary Seward, noting his 30 years in public life, two brief retirements totaling a decade, and lasting influence on American history. It portrays him as a statesman whose name is linked to preservation and regeneration, awaiting a quiet Auburn home. An old bachelor is likened to a traveler who failed to make proper connections on TitE’s journey.
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