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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1873

Page

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Vanity Cirele Poem Fragment

A short poem praising a father’s guiding hand and divine care as a child is cherished with imagery of petals being kept pure and fragrant, suggesting a devotional or affectionate tribute to parental protection.

Battle in the East as Winter Recedes

The passage portrays a dawning conflict where bleak winds and missiles give way to a waking field. Winter's harsh reign yields to daylight as a contending host emerges from the east with banners, indicating a turning tide and renewed warmth in the morn.

Modoc War Chronicle Skirmishes And Portraits Of Chiefs

Despatches from Yreka and Portiano describe the Modoc lava bed actions and the deaths of Gen Canby and Dr Thomas. Sketches identify Captain Jack and fellow leaders Scenchin Boston Charley and Black Jim, detailing their wary defenses, fame for treachery, and the local grief and indignation in Oregon and California towns.

Modoc Attack Kills and Wounds Fortify Suffering Troops

Colonel Green reports a brutal Modoc assault on Sunday with heavy artillery units pinned in a hollow, twenty one warriors surrounding and firing from two sides. Captain Evan Thomas and Lieutenants Howe Wright die defending the post, as reinforcements arrive and a full roster of killed and wounded is listed, highlighting Indian brutality and policy debate.

Sava Bros Green Hoh 12Th Infantry McKey Thomas Howe Wright Harris 4Th Artillery Howard Robi. S. Romer Jas. Rose Back Canby Indian Bureau Evan Thomas Albion Jowe Robert S. Romer Parker John Lynch James Rose Joseph W. Ward Mich't Wallace Thomas Wright 18Th Infantry Greed Levies Webber Siskiyou Company Win, Boyle Newbury Arthur Cr M. Kennedy James J’. Butt 2Th Infantry John Higgins Tth Frank Rolla Geo, Vandewater Wim, McCoy

Sumner salary grab quoted by Springfield Republican

A fragment from the Springfield Republican argues that the sick chamber comment on the salary grab would aid the country and Sumner's Massachusetts friends, noting that public servants must prioritize duty over personal dignity and that good actions may lose value if deferred.

Charles Sumner Massachusetts Springfeld

Indian policy views on army role and Indian depredations

Letter from W. 7, Suzeman argues for continued army control over Indians on reservations, contending civilians lack force to enforce treaties. He cites Kinowa, Comanche, Cheyenne, and Sioux cases, urges military oversight for arrests and detentions, and warns that settlers require protection while predicting ongoing border pressures and conflicts with Modocs and other tribes. He endorses a strong, punitive stance to ensure obedience and self-sufficiency through military-backed measures.

Fheland Congress Indians and Indian Bureau War Department Army United States U. S Kansas Nebraska Texas Santanta Lexas Fort Sill Tatum Alleghanies California Southwest Chase Calif Pitt River Las Gay Sherwouth Colson Danby Rissoners Modocq Canby Jack Durin Maj. Baker Custer Black Kettle Suzeman

Washburne urged for next U S president by district paper

A letter from Hon. E B Washburne on railroad monopolies is cited as proving his long public service and anti corruption record. The piece argues Washburne opposed railroads land grabs and the Treasury schemes, praising him as best suited to lead after General Grant’s term. It repeats speculation from the Telegraph and Herald that he is the United States Minister to France and a likely future president.

D. W. Adams Patrons of Husbandry of Town Dubuque Times Adama Republican Party Republican Convention of Towa Des Moines Inter- Ocean E. B. Washburne Paris Washb Congress Fort Kilhy B. Washburne House of Representatives Washburne Treasury Elihu B. Washburne Geo General Grant 4 Telegraph and Herald Ameri United States France

Lincoln era sentiment in Charleston toward the North

William Cullen Bryant notes that in his exchanges with Southern people he finds a desire for friendly terms with the Northern states. In Charleston, he observes no bitterness or malice toward those north of the Mason Dixon line since crossing it. The excerpt reflects cautious diplomacy amid sectional tensions.

Captain Jack South Charleston Mason & Dixon William Cullen Bry

Reverend Hammond Challenges Railroad Man on Christianity

The tale recounts Rev. Hammond asking a man at lington if he is a Christian. The man replies he is a railroad man, prompting Hammond to claim he knows several conductors in New England who are Christians. The employee counters that a man cannot hold both roles simultaneously.

Rev. Hammond Lington Hammond New England

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