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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1867
Page
2
The Journal announces it will send circulars to all in arrears to settle overdue accounts and square its books. It appeals to farmers and readers in Stephenson County, noting years-long balances and a cordial tone, promising prompt correction of any date or error.
Editorial correspondence from Chiango dated March 19 1867 recounts a delayed departure from Freeport due to a breakdown on an Illinois Central train and mail handling. The writer notes humorous delays, encounters with fellow travelers, and reflections on Chicago, its water supply, and local praise for the Northwestern conductors. He describes arrivals in Chicago, a Briggs House stay, and brief remarks on Descriptions of the city and infrastructure.
The writer notes a detour to East and visits Brunswick & Bros billiard hall, praising its upkeep since opening a year ago. He mentions Brussels car pets showing use and hints at continuing adventures, hoping for more startling items, possibly a Fenian raid in Canada, for tomorrow.
The piece praises the South’s reception of the Congressional reconstruction plan, noting a shift in editorial tone toward adopting or supporting measures like state conventions. It highlights Mobile’s urging for swift action and asserts white numerical supremacy alongside loyal Black allies will push for Republican gains, urging Governor Patton to act.
The act amends the 1865 School Law to pay county superintendents five dollars per day, semi annually, with Cook County excluded. It requires Board of Directors clerks to report district school statistics by October to township treasurers, per State Superintendent directives. It covers schools with pupils from multiple townships and allows veteran soldiers to attend public schools free for the portion of minority spent in service. Repeals conflicting acts. takes effect upon passage February 28, 1867.
An Illinois bill to modify extradition procedures requires that before any person seeks a requisition from the Governor for the return of a fugitive, a certificate must be obtained from the County Judge of the county where the action originates. The measure outlines steps and authorities involved in interstate or district extradition requests.
The 1867 proclamation outlines rules for returning fugitives from justice, detailing petition requirements, copies of indictments, affidavits, and travel mileage. It emphasizes proper end goals, verification by county judges, and that payment of expenses requires actual return of the fugitive to the state for trial.
President Johnson ordered sixty one removals of Iowa postmasters with fifty three cited for political reasons. Senate rejects all political removals while evaluating the broader purge context.
A heated congressional debate centers on a proposed $1 million appropriation to aid suffering in the rebel South. Speaker argues the funds would reward treason and burden taxpayers, favoring Westward labor and self-support over blanket charity. Colleagues dispute who qualifies, with Missouri and other states discussed.
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