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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1867
Page
2
The text notes Sylvenus Wilcox among present incumbents and explains a broad classification of candidates as party nominees or those considered candidates by consent. It suggests limited opposition to reelection in most circuits, with incumbents appearing on the listed side as understood political vicinities.
Latest Mexico news shows Maximilian less pressed as Imperialists hold Mexico City Vera Cruz and Queretaro while Miramon remains active. Juarez’s aides clash, US envoy seeks clemency on Maximilian with no firm promise, and American intercession may be seen as diplomatic misstep.
The Monroe Sentinel notes two possible routes from Monroe to Freeport for a railroad. One route via Cedarville would be 22 miles with heavy grading. the other via Buena Vista Pecatonica and Richland Valleys would be 24 miles with lighter grading. A completion would extend the Minors Central and aid Green County, but local pride fears indifference. A railroad committee at Orangeville appointed Shaffer Adams and Whitney to present survey facts to Chicago railroad leaders during a forthcoming visit.
Washington May 26 Attorney General Stansbery releases opinion on Reconstruction act clauses governing voter qualifications and eligibility to hold office. It covers registration rules, residency and citizenship requirements, disqualification for rebel participation, and Board of Registration duties before September 1, 1867.
The text states that registrants must be at least 21 years old at the date of registration, unlike residence qualifications which must be fulfilled by the day of the subsequent election. It emphasizes majority must exist at registration, while residence must be complete by election day.
The sixth section bars voting for those disfranchised for rebellion or common-law felony. The supplement tightens this with sworn proof of no disfranchisement for rebellion, civil war, or state law felony. Disfranchisement requires court judgment or legislative act. conviction for treason does not automatically ban suffrage. Congress sets punishments, not state statutes.
The Quincy Whig asserts that democratic editors misjudge the party, which began to resist slavery, then reformed the nation after the Civil War. It argues the GOP is founded on principle, unified in reform, and globally needed, with its creed and scope too vast to be swayed by minor disputes.
The Sedalia column outlines Miss Old Smith’s daughter wearing a short sorrel poplin dress striped with brown gewgaws and a cloak from her mother’s winter wear, with tight basquine sleeves and a red oak bark bonnet. Miss H-x, reputedly Cheyenne street’s wealthiest, sports a black and tan terrier poplin suit with straw bombazine trim and a buffalo chip bonnet, plus blue stitching and Spandlings glue accents.
Several gentlemen met at the study of Rev Mrs McLean to form a baseball club. Wal ton chaired. Bascom Bird and Green named to draft a Constitution and By-laws. A committee was set to secure grounds and equipment. The club to be known as the Jo Daviess Base Ball Club. Next meeting scheduled for Saturday at seven.
A recipe describes a cement plaster for terraces and stonework. It mixes sixty three parts well burnt brick with seven parts litharge ground fine and blended with linseed oil. The paste is applied over a damp surface to harden, and flaws later filled with fresh cement. after three to four days it becomes firm.
Wheat winter prices at 2.60 and 2.60 for No 2 winter 230G 240. No 1 spring 225. No 2 spring 2.00. Corn shelled 70s. Barley 6 75e. Rye 1.95. Wool 40e. Flour 18 16 per barrel. Butter 16e per dozen. Lard 12 4e. Rags 2 4 aset at this office.
The Chicago market shows broad dullness with depressed quotations across grains and provisions. No 2 spring wheat trades around 2.60 with nearby closes near 2.48, corn weak near 1.02 to 1.04, oats firm around 0.50 to 0.52, rye softer, and pork and lard margins narrowing while butter holds around two cents.
Receipts two cars of cattle and hogs in Chicago. Cattle prices ranged from 5.15 to 9.00 for common to prime. Hogs sold from about 4.75 to 6.83 per unit, with prime to choice noted near 6.00. Sheep offered good to choice at 7.90 to 8.24 and common to fair at 5.10 to 7.15.
New York May 27 Market dull and lower across grains as flour and wheat ease. Oats and barley quiet with western oats at 8c, corn steady around 1.28 to 1.27, pork steady with new mess near 23.20 cash. Beef firm, bacon steady with rib and short rib values quoted.
Dry Goods market shows no material change with inactivity despite price shifts noted. Brussels Carpets price down by two shillings per yard, reflecting modest regional adjustments.
New York markets show Money-More active steady and unchanged while Sterling-Firm holds at 9 percent closing. Gold opened 1.86 declining to 1,964 advanced to 1,874 and closed near 1,37. Government bonds posted mixed closes with 6s around 1,115 and coupons varying. Railroads opened tame with scattered quote listings across major issues and hubs. Treasury receipts totaled 1,135,609 dollars with notable cus tons and gold notes, payments 4,762,007 and balance 1,286,517.32.
New Year May 7 New York live stock market shows beef cattle firm with prices up to 18 40 for extra quality and all sales above 15 cents. Sheep and lambs weak with prices a shade lower and demand light. Hogs steady with moderate demand. at 10th street hog yards one car load sold at 7 3/4 to 7 5/4 cents per pound.
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