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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1881
Page
2
Official counts place Gov Sherman with a 60 920 plurality and 21 808 majority over all. Reports claim Rockford water power expansions would create work for 500 more workers. Washington dispatch notes the serious illness and feared death of Gen Judson Kilpatrick US Minister to Chili.
Stratham the Readjuster candidate for Postmaster at Lynchburg Virginia was reappointed by President Arthur on Saturday evening about four hours after the Senate adjourned, confirming the government position amid political maneuvering.
Dr. Holland faced modest progress in youth and at age 30 eagerly accepted the $25 monthly wage offered by the Springfield Republican, marking a pragmatic step in his early career.
Ex governor Morgan, who declined the Treasury appointment on medical advice, has been appointed and confirmed to the same office after entreaty from his wife, Judge Folger, chief justice of New York State.
A Fall River Mass priest from the pulpit forbade parishioners to trade with a local merchant excommunicated for joining a secret society. The merchant sued the church for 20000 dollars and attached a convent owned by the society.
The President will not make any appointments to office until Congress resumes regular session, except to fill absolute vacancies. Commissions due to expire next month will stay in force until then, easing the concerns of many office holders whose terms end this and next month.
A man armed with a seven shooter called at the White House Monday morning seeking the President who was not present. He was disarmed and turned over to police. The incident spurs political blame toward alleged stalwarts including Grant and Conkling.
No changes have been made in the Cabinet except in the Treasury and none will occur until December. Attorney General McVeagh pressingly seeks the President to accept his resignation. His delay suggests he may avoid continuing the Star route prosecutions.
Ex Governor John J Beveridge was nominated and confirmed to head the Sub Treasury in Chicago after discovering the Gilbert commission had expired. Senator Logan moved the vacancy and Beveridge was rapidly reconfirmed, an appointment praised as fitting and deserved at a salary of 34500 yearly.
Gen Tyner tendered his resignation at the President’s request and it was promptly accepted. The issue raised concerns over his alleged ties to the Star route frauds, which were deemed likely unfounded. The writer suggests Tyner may have remained silent to protect himself from broader government robberies he knew about.
The speaker reflects on a faithful public servant who would demand an exposure of wrongdoers or offer his resignation. The described conduct appears to be criminal negligence, and allowing the official to resign with a clean character from his superior is seen as letting him off too lightly.
Ex Governor Morgan telegraphs President Arthur from New York on October 25 declining the office of Secretary of the Treasury. He cites age and the demanding duties as reasons, expresses respect and esteem, and notes appreciation of the honor and Senate concurrence.
The New York Sun, long harsh on Grant, now praises General Grant as a master of experience and counsel for President Arthur. The paper argues Arthur could greatly benefit by spending time with Grant, learning from his stores of experience to aid in duty.
Frank Hatton editor of the Burlington Hawkeye is nominated and confirmed to succeed Gen Tyner as First Assistant Postmaster General. Hatton, a lively life long Republican, backed by Gen Logan and praised by Gen Grant, replaces Tyner whose long tenure is described as imprudent and overdue for change. The piece cites regional familiarity with public service and criticizes longevity in office.
Ex Governor Cox of Ohio publishes a letter clarifying President Garfield's Cabinet choices last winter. He states Garfield opposed inviting Conkling and Blaine, and that personal influence and manager pressure shaped the final decision, impacting party unity and policy amid New York patronage debates.
J D Cox relays Samuel J. Tilden era reflections on cabinet composition. The speaker favors principals over minor officers and a cabinet led by a party wing leader to ensure frankness, harmony, and focus on public aims. He cites Blaine and Conkling as tested peers and asserts he could manage dissent through sincere administration.
The Confederate bond boom continues with strong buying in Richmond where Thomas Branch & Co. has purchased 5 million dollars in coupon bonds at 3 to 5 per thousand. Brokers advertise for more and hope for registered bonds and treasury notes. In London the Standard reports about ten million pounds of Confederate bonds changed hands in three days, a firm selling four million pounds.
Under national health direction Prof Wood of Philadelphia reports research on diphtheria. He concludes the disease stems from microscopic fungi residing in the mouth and throat, activating after a cold or similar cause and attacking white blood cells. He notes potential prevention by inoculation like splenic fever.
A Boston Traveler letter questions President Arthur's stance on continuing the late administration's policy. Some editors speculate whether Arthur plans his own succession or to follow Garfield's era, amid debates on successor strategy and party leadership.
The New York World notes sixteen half-breeds once aligned against the Stalwart machine and meeting at the half-breed training school to revise measures for defeating stalwarts. Eleven failed to secure renomination. some were not candidates, others like Mills and Sessions were defeated after long contests.
A fashion journal notes white Vulture feathers adorn opera hats. The vulture’s bill is kept by the milliner who then presents it to the hat wearer’s husband.
The Senate adjourned without day after a two day struggle over the Lynchburg Virginia postmaster nomination. A Republican ex soldier faced a Democratic backed rival amid a coalition dispute, with personal exchanges in executive session. Republicans defended sticking with Liberal Virginia cause and Mahone ally.
President Arthur nominated Edwin D Morgan as secretary of the treasury with Senate confirmation. Morgan, born 1811 in Massachusetts, rose from clerk to partner in New York business, served as New York State Senator, Governor 1859 to 1862, and U S Senator 1862 to 1869. Later he declined the appointment. Judge Folger of New York was appointed and confirmed.
Frederick Douglass recounts his escape from slavery in Maryland as published in Century Magazine. He evades detection by posing as a sailor, using a conspiratorial plan to board a train to Havre de Grace while a vigilant conductor gradually accepts his forged papers and identity.
In Chicago on October 26 IXastle a matinee masher was heavily beaten in the theater lobby by a husband whose wife had been insulted by the man. The wife sent a note and ticket inviting the offender to sit beside her. the husband confronted him, the assailant confessed, and he was severely pummeled.
The State Journal argues that A. B. Trude, Chicago’s leading criminal lawyer and confidant of noted criminals, would be eminently suitable to defend Guiteau. It claims his success stems from jury-fixing skill rather than legal knowledge and portrays him as fit to represent such a villain.
Lord and Williams, longtime merchants in Tucson Arizona, have made an assignment with liabilities estimated up to 40000. Creditors are mainly merchants from San Francisco Chicago and New York. Lord serves as postmaster at Tucson and runs the United States Depository for the Territory.
Rev. Issac Stein of Leavenworth was jailed at the Tombs after robbing rooms in the Metropolitan Hotel in New York. He pleaded for release, claiming first offense, while a skeleton key set was found in his valise. Stein is 52, with a wife and eight children.
Lotta and Edwin Booth are described as the richest figures in drama with fortunes of $500,000 and $450,000 respectively. Joseph Jefferson ranks third and John McCullough has earned $140,000 in the past three years.
The Khedive of Egypt punishes Hyypte a French journal for libeling Osman by calling him the son of a false prophet. Osman died centuries ago, yet the response appears severe and notable in its strict defense of national creed.
The account follows a man born into slavery who escapes to Philadelphia after hiding on a train. He seeks safety in New York with help from David Ruggles and the Underground Railroad, marries a free Baltimorean woman, moves to New Bedford, then Douglass selects the surname Bailey from the advice of a friend and becomes Frederick Douglass.
A narrator urges a young woman to honor her mother with daily acts of kindness. He describes morning breakfasts, kissing her mother, finishing chores, and restoring a motherly presence, contrasting beauty with careworn devotion. The piece blends moral instruction with intimate, dated language.
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