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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1872

Page

2

Supreme Court Contempt Ruling Sparks Illinois Debate

FreEPORT Journal reports on the Illinois Supreme Court’s contempt ruling against Chicago Evening Journal proprietor Wilson and editor Shuman over a 1872 murder case. It notes a dissent by Hon. B. R. Sheldon, calls for refund of fines, and suggests leather medals for justices.

Supreme Court Wilson Shuman B. R. Sheldon Circuit Court Supreme Bench Arkansas Peple Ilinois Mr. Wilson Mr. Shuman Illinois Lawrence

General Meade Dies in Philadelphia at Fifty Six

General George G Meade died in Philadelphia from pneumonia on a Wednesday. Born in Cadiz Spain where his father served as US Consul he graduated West Point in 1835 and served from Gaines Mill to Gettysburg where his forces captured nearly fourteen thousand prisoners. He commanded the Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg Chancellorsville and Petersburg earning praise from Grant and a sober legacy in the Civil War.

George G. Meade Philadelphia Clenoral Meade Cadiz Spain United States West Point Gaines’ Mill Malvern Hill Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Army of the Potomac Gettysburg Meade Richmond Grant Wilderness Spottsylvania Cold Harbor Petersburg

Great Victory Tallies Illuminate 19th Century Vote Swing

The fuller returns of the great victory last week show Grant's popular majority over eight hundred thousand. Illinois and Virginia shift to Republicans. Kentucky gains 16,009. Next Congress projects 85 Republican seats. Illinois General Assembly stands 120 Republicans to 8 Democrats. This settles Prambull.

Grant Wllnois Congress Virginia Kentucky Illinois General Assembly

Illinois Legislature Split and Tariff Rivalries Resurface

The latest returns show 120 Republicans to 84 Liberals in the General Assembly with a Republican majority on joint ballot. Senate stands 32 Republicans to 19 Liberals, House 88 Republicans to 63 Liberals. Livenan Trumbull faced defeat in his own county precinct. The Chicago Tribune and New York Tribune plan renewed tariff clashes. Elgin Advocate notes a new Chicago & Pacific Railroad grade under Hammond farm, east of the city, with about fifty workers nearby.

General Assembly Ilinois Senate House Elgin Advocate Chicago & Pacific Hammond Farm Hammond Farms

Democratic Fight Among Themselves Over Representative Vote

A Democratic split over representative choice led to a cut throat intra party contest while Republicans displayed fair play. In Jo Daviess county a prominent GOP figure praised Stephenson Republicans for their fair vote, noting Jones within 77 of Taggart in a 4000 vote result. Democrats previously agreed to 14 votes per candidate but flared into internal harm.

Jo Daviess County Stephenson Jones Taggart

Greeley Rejects Confident Claims On Tribune Return

Horace Greeley announces his editorship of the Tribune with a vow of independence and a aim to reclaim its best days. Critics say he cannot regain trust after past partisan stances and fail to honor prior pledges on army movements and editorial control.

Horace Greeley N. ¥. Tribune Greeley Tribune Dana, Gay Bull Run H. G

Washburne Returns Home To Galena Crowd Welcomes Him

Sen E B Washburne minister to France arrives on the 5 55 train from the east to a warm welcome in Warren Galena delegates greet him with hearty cheers The Galena Gazelle notes his improved health and plans for the next ten days before visiting Maine Washington and Paris The Chicago Times and New York World comment on Democratic party divisions and liberal reform opinions.

Sen E. B. Washburne France Galena Mr. Washburne Warren Col O. L. Stephenson L. S. Felt Capt. A. Estey S. K. Miner W. W. Huntington J. E. Co Washburne Maine Washington Paris Galena Gazelle

Dakota Correspondence Sees Grant Victory and Local Trade Shifts

The Dakota correspondence reports Grant’s presidential win and Greeley’s collapse in the local market, noting a Dakota majority for Grant. It describes strong corn yields, farm trade concerns, and a push to patronize local stores, plus church assignments and moves among regional clergy.

Boston Fire Devastates City Districts and Banks

A vast Boston conflagration began Saturday evening at Summer and Kingston, spreading through Washington to Broad and Summer streets. The blaze destroyed warehouses, stores, banks, and homes across a 70 acre area, with hundreds homeless and damages estimated up to 100 million dollars. Firefighting efforts included gunpowder explosions, marines on duty, and aid from Chicago. relief committees formed as authorities sought to contain the disaster.

Stearna Western Union Telegraph Lines Boston Summer Kingston Streets Curiaco Wm. Orton New York Chicago Milk and Devonshire Streets Federal Washington Street Blartford & Ire R. R Broad Street India Wharf Fort Gridley High Broad Streets Summer St Chauncey Street Washington St American Watch Co Washington and Sumner Streets Transcript Washington Trinity Church National Bank of North America Franklin Street National Revere Bank Danville Milk Street United States Navy Yard Devonshire Street Federal Street Hartford and Erie Railway Bridge Oliver Street Broad Central Water Washington Bedford Streets Lincoln Essex Chauncey Franklin Devonshire Congress Pearl Street Congress Street Lowell Lawrence Commercial Street State Street Wall Street Journal, Globe and Herald Traveller and Post Advertiser Court Street Insurance Street Drake’s Wharf Fort Hills Hamilton and Battery March Kilby Street Lindell and Central Streets Post Office Sub- Treasury Boston Morning Post Wm. Gray Bureau of Relief Norcross Shawmut Hide & Leather Franklin Square Winthrop Square Congress Streets Hartford & Erie R. R Summer Street Milk ‘Streets Water Street Washngton Street

Real Estate Sales Report From Faeeport Lane Office

October activity and firm prices in lands shown with numerous transfers. Gilles Doty to A Foll in Winnesheik and Freeport parcels. Elizabeth Solace to John Pauly. Joseph Matter to W H Matter. J A Martin to J C Hooper. S W Armagast to Anton Brechtel. R C Schofield various transfers in Harlem Freeport Kimball's addition Lena and Florence. Hiram Bright to Thomas Ewing. other deeds and abstracts offered by Taylor and Aspinwall attorneys.

Faeeport Lane Gilles Doty A. F. Foll Winslow Wm. Henning Henrichee Block Winnesheik Elizabeth Solace John Pauly Eh Neq Widams Joseph Matter W. H. Matter Buckeye H. H. Snively Jacob Graff Lancaster J.A. Martin J. C. Hooper West Point S. W. Armagast Anton Brechtel Joseph Roush S. G. Bower Kimball Lena S.C. Pullman J. CG. Cain Florence N. W. High A.M. High Oo R. CO Schofield Henry Hill Harlem Mary B. Garver Cort Steinaker Jefferson R C. Schofield Robert Glaister Lot Freeport Carl Roegner C. C. Shue M. L. Wheeler Charles Oxley Henry Gerlof John .Weier Johnson & B. Ad John ©. Cole Joseph Eason Waddams Hiram Bright Thomas Ewing Henry Cushing Jacob Stibgen Fred. Kuhlemejer Francesca Knowlton Freeport Charles Shippy Taylor & Aspinwall

Westward confidence in liberal triumph stated

A New York Tribune note from November 2 quotes a strong belief in liberal victory interstate, urging readers to “Carry the news to Horace.” The remark frames the political mood with emphasis on the West as a proving ground for the expected triumph.

West New York Tribune Horace

Congress party shift signals decline and corruption fears

The current Congress sits 135 Republicans and 108 Democrats. The incoming majority, elected on Tuesday, will be 182 Republicans to 103 Liberals. The note warns that great parties tend toward corruption and eventual demise.

Fire Rages Over 200 Acres in Boston Ashes

A major blaze devastates two hundred acres in Boston with firefighters battling the inferno amid heavy smoke. Despite full mobilization and repeated alarms, containment remains elusive as authorities coordinate air and ground crews.

Tax collection duties and bond liability guidance

A state attorney opinion discusses if a delinquent tax on per se property remains a debt after returns and how collectors and their sureties may be liable. It outlines the tax may be collected by distraint, added to next year’s tax, and the collector is bound to diligence, with personal and bond liability for neglect, plus conditions under which a satisfaction piece discharges sureties.

Guft Agai Bailey & Nery

Disease danger from employing recovered animals in city

A Chicago Journal note warns that little change is seen in the disease and the major danger lies in using animals before full recovery. The piece highlights deaths caused by such practice and urges caution to prevent further fatalities.

Chicago Journal

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