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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1869
Page
2
Republican voters in Buckeye meet March 27 at Buckeye Town House to nominate town officers. Silver Creek caucus scheduled for April 5 at Berry's School House to nominate town officers. Florence caucus to nominate town officers will be held April 1 at Van Drocklin’s School House at 7 PM.
Public notice announces the annual city officer election in Freeport to be held Monday April 6 1909 in each ward at designated local inns. Elected officers include Mayor City Marshal City Attorney City Clerk City Surveyor City Treasurer Street Commissioner and one Alderman per ward.
The Republicans of the First Ward Freeport will meet at the Court House on Saturday evening March 27 at 7 o clock to nominate an Alderman candidate and choose five delegates for a City Convention at the Court House Monday March 29 at 7 o clock to nominate city and town offices A T Green Committee for First Ward
The Republicans of the Second Ward of Freeport will meet at the Pennsylvania House on Saturday evening March 87 at 7 o'clock to nominate a candidate for Alderman and choose five delegates for the City Convention at the Court House Monday evening March 28 at 7 o'clock to nominate candidates for City and Town offices. 8.C. Duckman, Committee for Second Ward.
The Republicans of the Third Ward of Freeport will meet at Youngman Brubaker Tolacco and Cigar Store No 117 Stephenson St Saturday evening March 87th at 1 2 o clock for nominating a candidate for Alderman Third Ward and to elect five delegates for the City Convention at the Court House Monday evening March 23th at 7 o clock.
In a letter to Robert Little dated March 17 1960 General J W Shaffer declines a bid for Congress. He cites duty to family and years of service to the Republican cause and notes he has never sought office. He thanks supporters and states he can serve the district better from outside office.
A call to Republican voters to unite behind one suitable candidate for Congress. The piece endorses Hon. John H. Addams or, failing him, Hon. H. C. Burchard or General S. D. Atkins, praising their records and urging party harmony to secure a victory in the district.
The city faces a heated Democratic mayoral convention with factions led by Reps of Conkrite and Relin vying for control. The nomination results show a split ticket with clashes over City Marshal and Treasurer amid calls for unity before the election. General Rawlins resigns effective the 12th instant.
Congressional summaries from March 15 to March 19 1869 cover Senate and House actions. Key items include Tenure of Office act amendments debated and logged, public credit bill passed 42 to 18, Navy reorganization, Cuba independence resolution referrals, postal telegraph company charter, and reconstruction measures. The record notes new members Stevens Ili and Benton seated, Blair joined Ways and Means, and multiple resolutions adjournment and committees listed.
The fourth page of our supplement features interesting Forty-first Congress statistics and the Senate standing committees. Field Leiter & Co. reports 1868 dry goods sales of 10,419,260 dollars, about three million more than any Chicago house, illustrating benefits of fair dealing and a cash basis.
H C Burchard forwards his address delivered before the Freeport Lyceum on the late Washington birthday anniversary. He thanks Messrs Jas S Cochran president and S F Aspinwall secretary for their appreciative terms and the Lyceum for their request.
The speaker reviews George Washington life and public service on his anniversary. He emphasizes the Revolutionary War struggle, devotion of patriots, and the fight against tyranny. The narrative recalls 18th century conflicts with Britain and France that shaped early American independence.
The article traces British tax policy on colonies from 1760 to 1770, showing how imperial debts led to duties and stamps, sparking colonial resistance. It covers Stamp Act repeal, continued taxes, and protests, culminating in discontent over tea taxes and the East India Company shipments to America.
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