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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1878
Page
2
Sreeport Hanvaal states obligation to Non Geo IL Maviow for copies of Legislative Reports for 1877 and Senate and House Journals for the same year. The notice records a formal request or requirement relating to archival government documents.
Reports from all parts of the district say Captain Tank is favored as the coming man for the candidacy. Other candidates exist, all considered good, but Tank’s one leg requires him to stump the district, which the people view as an appealing effort.
David R. Locke known as Nasby retires from Bates & Locke New York. Going forward the business will be conducted by J I Bates who has moved his office to 41 Park Lane in the space formerly occupied by Geo P Rowell & Co. Bates has long experience and a reputation for fairness and reliability.
The text describes two major alleged ring operations. First, a plan to oust Mrs. Smith P. M. at Sterling and replace her with J. M. Patterson, a bankrupt banker and Alman, whom the people did not want. Second, a move to foreclose a mortgage on JOURNAL to remove the editor who opposed N. C. Burchard’s perpetual Congress candidacy, despite timely mortgage payments.
The article dismisses a prior lie about the Journal serving the Galena ring as puerile and notes McClellan's Senate record could make him a strong Congress candidate this season. It argues such accusations lack influence on thinking people and that Galena residency would not hinder his campaign prospects.
It transpires that the plan to send the ring organ to all JOURNAL readers free is funded by members who contributed to cover costs. We have some names of those who chipped in and will publish more, including older supporters who have benefited from the JOURNAL.
The ring organ prints another letter from Mr. Burchard about charges against the Freeport Postmaster. A defeated candidate protested to the Senate on April 1, and Senator Verry informed a House member of the protest. Burchard says he first learned of the charges in February and again on April 1 from Mr. Ferry, prompting calls for further explanation.
A long critique argues that the 1872 Illinois income tax data misleads readers and decries the tax as odious while asserting Mr. Burchard voted with Confederate supporters. The Freeport Journal was auctioned off on two mortgages for 5,000 and 2,000, with details about bidders and ownership, including Richards, Atkins, Miner, and the Jo Daviess county political ties.
In a terse exchange critics urge replacing the current approach, arguing the measure harms the public more than prior bills and calling for fresh leadership to avert further damage.
The Journal was sold under mortgage last Wednesday to James I. Neff and James Cochran for mortgage owners. James K. Miner, Nora, later paid the note and now owns the property while Richards remains editor. The paper pledges to continue fighting dishonest ring politics and to uphold its previous editorial stance.
In the Carroll County Herald readers question how Mr Burchard’s allies view his position on Internal Revenue and Income bills. The writer suggests he must produce numerous explanations to his supporters before he can clearly defend his views on these issues.
The Freeport Journal in Carroll County Mirror text shows a mortgage foreclosure last Wednesday with editor Richards facing pressure from Atkins and Burchard. The piece laments political pressure and celebrates Richards regaining independence as the Philistines allegedly lose control of the Journal.
Carroll County Worald reports from reliable sources that Jo Daviess county Republicans will vote for our congressional candidate at the district convention and in the fall election. Frank's election is deemed certain.
Major R. M. A. Hawk of Mount Carroll, a Ninety Second Illinois veteran who lost a leg near Raleigh, is a Carroll County clerk and a strong Republican candidate. Local press support deems him a worthy foe for Hon. H. C. Burchard in the congressional race.
In Carroll County a local publication labels the Freeport Budget as a hedger for Congress, betting on Burchard while praising Hawk. The piece notes the Budget man seeks favors with both sides, suggesting uncertainty about Burchard’s chances and criticizing dual endorsements by the paper’s account. It ends with a self aware jab at the postmaster as the target of the description.
The Freeport Journal denounces Burchard as part of a partisan war, urging honest journalism over clique influence. Richards supports ventilating "the nest" and upholding true duty despite partisan risk and potential financial loss.
Carrol County Herald notes Speaker Randall tapped Fifth District Republican Burchard for the ways and means panel citing his claimed vast knowledge of revenue matters. The piece frames the appointment as a strategic choice by the speaker and hints at broader political motives.
The letter recalls Mr. Burchard voting with his committee to back a tobacco tax cut and to reimpose an income tax, moves cited as distasteful to constituents and harmful to his protective aims in Congress. It questions his renomination amid perceived endorsement tactics.
Dixon Telegraph argues that J A Crain the Register in Bankruptcy issued postal cards to inform constituents as the bankrupt law nears repeal. The piece defends Crain against critics, notes his accountability, and upholds the law’s flaws while praising those benefited by it.
Chicago Journal notes the Post Office contest is over. The nomination of J M Patterson was withdrawn, leaving Mrs Smith in quiet possession of the role. Government retention is seen as ample vindication against charges raised during the controversy.
The Galena Gazette proposes Hon. R. H. McClellan of Galena for Congress. Supported by prominent Republicans in Jo Daviess and district counties, McClellan is praised as a skilled attorney and respected state senator with strong electability.
Warren Sentinel reports that urged by Republicans in adjoining counties, A. M. Jones has consented to run for Representative in Congress in this district, pending the Republican Congressional Convention. The paper commends him as intelligent, active, energetic, and enterprising in public affairs.
The letter praises Ife and Mr. Jones, asserting Ife could win a county, state and national role quickly if nominated and elected. It states Jones will gain strong backing and calls Republicans in the Fifth Congressional District to trust Ife as an honest, hardworking candidate with a solid record. It asserts Ife will meet expectations and not disappoint supporters.
The Galena Gazette nominates Yop R HL McClellan of Galena, a State Senate member and potential successor to Mr. Burchard in the Fifth District for Congress. McClellan is praised as a good strong man. the sole objection noted is the loss to the State Senate of a sound and useful member if elected.
Chicago Journal reports Hon A M Jones of Jo Davies county nominated for Congress by the Warren Sentinel. Jones led the Twenty ninth General Assembly and was a skilled debater and parliamentarian. the choice aims to supply a strong house presence in Washington.
Whiteside Herald endorses Ed Warner as a suitable candidate, noting his forty years of public service and current role on the State Board of Equalization. The Gazette mentions several counties naming favorites and urges White-side county to nominate a candidate, seeing Warner as acceptable to local voters.
The Rockford Daily Register notes expected opposition to Congressman Burchart as renominating this fall. Mount Carroll’s Major Hawk is named a candidate with endorsements. Also mentioned are R. H. McClellan of Galena, praised by the Galena Gazette, the Chicago Journal, and other papers as a strong, sound, and useful senator.
Mount Carroll Mirror endorses Gen John C Smith of Jo Davies County for State Treasurer. The paper lauds his Republican record, business skill, honesty, and integrity, urging unified support this fall to make him custodian of the state exchequer.
The Chicago meeting of the Republic State Central Committee injects life into the party with E.C. Hamburgher campaigning for State Treasurer amid concurrent visits by Tom Ridgeway and Gen. Smith. A Cook County gate in the Convention remains tentative as regional supporters emerge in central and southern Illinois.
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