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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1879
Page
2
A brief notice notes U S Grant as a potential candidate for president in 1880 subject to the Republican National Convention decision. The fragment signals early planning and party interest without detailing dates or procedures.
The Journal reports sweeping GOP wins in Chicago New York Wisconsin Massachusetts Pennsylvania Connecticut New Jersey Minnesota Nebraska Michigan and Illinois. The results hint at a Republican President and House in 1880 and reveal voter sentiment toward the Democratic party after the recent extra session.
A brief, cryptic note questions whether the "woods" have replied about the budget. The line hints at a lingering, possibly humorous or satirical exchange regarding local fiscal matters and a referenced figure or nickname called the Buzzard.
John W. McAtkins and Smith D. O'Potter join to furnish editorials for the Buzzard, addressing Alas poor Donny with a concise, opinionated patch of commentary from the newspaper's staff.
Former leader Middleditch reflected on yesterday’s cautionary lesson about using Democratic pet names for stalwart Republicans. The remark underscored partisan tensions and the risks of labeling public figures.
The county faces a choice on Uncle Levi as Treasurer with voters skeptical of his readiness. Opinion reflects doubt over his capability to manage county finances.
Atkins as editor of the Budget endorses the Buzzard’s abusive tirade toward Watchison, resulting in a handsome majority of 620.
The Buzzard notes Hutchison suffered a sharp setback and suggests his defeat stemmed from a trusted JourNAL turning against him. The remark frames the loss as a consequence of a deteriorated alliance with his former ally.
Voters in Stephenson County echo skepticism about Budget Atkins and Stabeck. The party figures appear to lack influence as past warnings surface. Local readers question effectiveness and political clout ahead of upcoming ballots.
The boys McPotter praised for a week appear to have benefited from the melancholy fate of their former companion Goodhue as shown by a handsome vote accorded to Hutchison.
Doctor Kittletee Atkins and Major General Smith Dyking Sta beck supply the wind for the post office organ as they produce doleful music, a fact noted in the piece.
In the Buzzard, three or four editorials appeared in the last ten days. Those most familiar with him and his style insist the writings originate from the prolific father of Postmaster Atkins.
The Journal expresses sorrow for Uncle Levi as Bastard backed his nomination but Democrat workers did not turnout. Levi refused to tap his bail, a bitter lesson for a once respected man.
Major General Joseph Hooker of the United States Army died suddenly at Garden City Long Island on Friday evening aged 60. Known as fighting Joe Hooker for his wartime exploits he had been in poor health since 1869 when placed on the retired list.
A Rockford banker’s son visiting Beloit last Wednesday got gloriously drunk with a young lady friend. The Beloit crowd’s opinion on “budge” is noted, recalling a past incident from April involving a city captain who succumbed to strong drink.
A reader praises the Journal for finally printing truthful words about Richards. The letter says Richards went to a saloon to seek support, terming it the height of impudence and praising the publication for exposing it.
A disgraceful affair occurred at a prominent boarding house in the city one night last week. One of the editors of the 2. O.organ was a principal actor though the exact name is withheld as indecent and disgusting for publication. The two editors are likened to two off'uns in this scandal.
The writer accuses McPotter of a wilful lie claiming a county treasurer heard Richards attempted to borrow county funds. It notes O. P. McCool and W. W. Hutchison as treasurers, disputes any such word from them or Goodhue, and condemns the delinquents list as not legally published. It ends by criticizing the so called brace game on the County Treasury as brief and unsustainable.
The text discusses McPotter's distress over a Journal mention of his last successful county treasurer candidate C. F. Good hue. It questions a hypothetical overstatement of County Treasury receipts and a false oath related to delinquent tax list publication days and resulting litigation.
The Journal’s editorials on the Chas F Goodhue name in the election prompt a young man to show offense. Revelations about the “fellow-feeling” with the “Young Napoleon” and related “circumstances” may expose more than Mr Goodhue’s supporters expect. The hinted intelligence could unsettle some associates.
In a Budget reprint, a long diatribe targets Smith D. Atkins as a reckless, dishonest figure. The blast accuses Atkins of lies, greed, and weaponizing his postmaster role, while detailing alleged debts, indignities to a sister, and attempts to seize a newspaper.
New York reports Alonzo B. Cornell elected Governor by about 40,000 as Republicans win 24 Senate seats and 85 Assembly seats statewide. Massachusetts gives Long a 15,000 lead. Wisconsin reelects Governor Smith by ~22,000. Nebraska and Connecticut show strong Republican gains. Philadelphia tilts solidly Republican. Chicago dispatch cites Cornell at a 35,000 margin and GOP gains nationwide.
A Chicago Journal report details the sudden death of Hon. Zachariah Chandler, famed Michigan senator and wartime ally of Lincoln, found dead in his Grand Pacific Hotel room. The article recounts his Wisconsin speeches, arrival in Chicago for a McCormick Hall address, his final hours with friend Jesse Spalding, and the coroner's initial inquiry into the cause, noting his last spoken words and the scene of his death.
A publication apologizes for excessive space devoted to internal party conflict. The writer claims past attempts at peace failed after Atkins’ drunken incident revived fierce disputes. The piece vows continued battle until Atkins is fully satisfied.
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