Republican voter turnout analysis in county elections
The average Republican majority in this county sits around 230 with nearly 1200 GOP voters abstaining in the last election.
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1870
Page
2
Cook County Sends Unbroken Republican Delegation to Legislature
Cook County presses forward with an intact Republican delegation to the Legislature despite opposition from the Tridune group. The move signals solid party control in the county's legislative outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Burciano Re-elected to Congress by Large Majority
Tion. IL. C. Burciano secured a significantly larger majority in his district’s congressional election than in his first bid, signaling strong support and political momentum for his return to Congress.
Republican gains across states in elections note shifts
Louisiana cast its electoral vote for Horatio Seymour two years ago. This year Louisiana leans Republican electing four of five Congressmen. Massachusetts remains Republican. Wendell Phillips hoped to beat Governor Claflin on the Work ingmen's and Temperance Ticket but Massachusetts stays Republican. New Jersey marks a strong Republican victory with four of five Congressmen elected and the Legislature likely Republican on joint ballot enabling a United States Senator election this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Horatio Seymour
Massachusetts
Wendell Phillips
Workingmen's
Temperance
Claflin
New Jersey
United States
Rumor Presses Chief Justice Chase Healing Prospects
The latest rumor states Chief Justice Chase is rapidly recovering health and has no plan to resign. The publication notes this is the final rumor to be issued about the distinguished Chief Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
New York Vote Split Reveals Democratic Edge by Margin
The piece notes New York's Democratic lead by about thirty thousand, with larger cities voting Democratic while rural areas favored Republicans. It argues turnout and misinformation affected results, and praises Jony R. Mavis for public service though he lost due to overconfidence and unfounded stories.
Brown Liberal Republican elected Missouri governor by thirty thousand
Missouri has elected B Gratz Brown Liberal Republican by a majority of thirty thousand. Brown rose as a radical Republican writer for the Missouri Democrat, supported Lincoln in 1860, and served one term in the U S Senate with Radical Republicans. Ki Talbot, former editor of the Belvidere Northwestern, buys an interest in the Chicago Daily Evening Mail and becomes its business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
B. Gratz’ Brown
Brown
Missouri Democrat
Southwest
Lincoln
United States Senate
Hl. Talbot
Belvidere Northwestern
Chicago Daily Evening Afair
Brother Talbot
Evening
Next Legislature set to be solid Republican majority
The incoming Legislature is described as having a strong Republican majority in both chambers and on the joint ballot, signaling a good chance for a United States Senator from the party. Rumors of cross-party governor support circulate, with Canst and Palmer noted, while Kentucky and Wisconsin show shifts toward Republicans or mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
United States
Jonny M. Palmer
Independent candidate remains a Republican after election
Mr Massenberg, an independent candidate for the legislature, announces he remains a straight Republican. The piece argues many Republicans who voted for Massenberg also backed the Republican State ticket, and expresses preference for a nominee from the Republican Convention, while noting continued GOP representation in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massenberg
Wee
Speech by Hon A Burcuard at Morrison Whiteside
The article offers a partial report of Hon A Burcuard's speech delivered in Morrison Whiteside County in the evening of August. It notes the speech's logic terseness and truthfulness and commends it to friends and opponents for careful reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Burcuard
Morrison
Whiteside County
Articust
Election gains praised by Democratic papers yet seats not won
The speaker ridicules Democratic claims of sweeping gains in the popular vote while noting they never take seats. He argues newspapers overstate victories nationwide and mocks the pattern since Buchanan left office, implying chronic discrepancy between rhetoric and official results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
County Democrats in Trouble Over Sheriff Citizenship
Our Democratic friends in this county face trouble after discovering Captain Stewart of Buckeye, elected Sheriff, is not a U.S. citizen but a subject of Queen Victoria. The new Constitution bars noncitizens from office, raising questions about Sheriff Mayes’s tenure and rumors about William Massenberg’s naturalization and Col Turner’s birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Stewart
Buckeye
United States
Mayes
Wm. Massenberg
Col. Turner
Canniblo Islands
Republican nomination not always election in county vote
The county results show a GOP nomination does not guarantee victory and that officials should seek candidates rather than be sought. Delegates should prioritize those who reflect the people’s will over those eager for office, settling the principle for future Republican conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
State Senators elected from Carroll Jo Daviess districts
Mon J M Hunter of Carroll County and Hlon W A Little of Jo Daviess County win State Senate seats. Shannon failed to defeat them both. Jo Daviess sends Hon Win Carey and Hon LH Townsend to the Legislature, Townsend winning by a narrow majority. Carroll County aids James Shaw, praised as an able Republican and future strong presence in the next Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon
J. M. Hunter
Carroll County
Hlon
W. A. Little
Jo Daviess County
Shannon
Hon
Win
Carey
LH. $. Townsend
Townsend
James Shaw
Burchard
Neis
Illinois Republicans Lose Two Congress Seats in 41st Congress
The list shows Illinois members of the Forty-first Congress with Logan Farnsworth and Farwell in key districts. It notes defeats in the fifth and eighth districts due to intra party rivalries and local guard actions, including Ingersoll versus Henderson and the Gullom faction, while the Democrats gain ground. The piece ends with a pulpit-like warning about betrayal and political ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Atl
John A. Logan
Jessa Tf
Moore
Marshall
Stevens
Gorrilla
The
Times
Democratic
Aid Tribune
Better
II. C. Ingersoll
Col
Bob Henderson
Henderson
Shelby M.cullom
Springfield
Col. Merriam
Gullum
Senators Whose Terms Expire in 1871 and Party Shifts
The terms ending in 1871 include Morrill of Maine Cragin of New Hampshire Wilson of Massachusetts Anthony of Rhode Island Cattell of New Jersey Willey of West Virginia Johnson of Virginia Abbott of North Carolina Robertson of South Carolina Fowler of Tennessee Grimes of Iowa Howard of Michigan Thayer of Nebraska Ross of Kansas Yates of Illinois McDonald of Arkansas Revels of Mississippi Williams of Oregon Harris of Louisiana Warner of Alabama Saulsbury of Delaware McCreery of Kentucky Norton of Minnesota. Democrats will gain seats in Oregon West Virginia New Jersey North Carolina and others while Minnesota favors a Republican. Illinois will replace Yates with a good Republican. A strong Republican majority is anticipated. Revels, the colored Senator, will leave in 1871 and another colored Senator is unlikely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
Maine
Cragin
New Hampshier
Wilson
Massachusetts
Anthony
Rhode Island
Cattell
New Jersey
Willey
West Virginia
Johnson
Virginia
Abbott
North Carolina
Robertson
South Carolina
Fowler
Tennessee
Grimes
Town
Howard
Michigan
Thayer
Nebraska
Ross
Kansas
Yates
Illinois
McDonald
Arkansas
Revels
Mississippi
Williams
Oregon
Harris
Louisiana
Warner
Alabama
Saulsbury
Delaware
McCreery
Kentucky
Norton
Minnesota
Doctor De Puy Nominated, Hopeful for Election
The text recalls Doctor De Puy's nomination and hard fight for it, noting support from voters and urging others to back him. It expresses regret at his defeat and argues Republican rivals should have opposed the nomination rather than the election, while insisting he deserved earnest party support after nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor de Puy
County ticket reflection on regional balance in nominating conventions
The piece argues the Republican ticket was city centered and overlooks rural candidates. It claims broader regional representation would reduce scratching, boost enthusiasm, and increase turnout. It urges careful consideration of countywide claims in nominating conventions.
Freeport Journal backs Republican ticket despite defeats
The Freeport Journal states it did not nominate or influence any candidate before the Republican County Convention and would support Republican principles and candidates in the future. It affirms continued advocacy of the Republican party's principles and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Jour
Freeport Journal
Freefort Journal
Election results favor Republicans with strong national support
The fall elections show a larger Republican lead than 1802 or 1806, though turnout was low in this off year. A few gains and losses occurred, but the overall result leaves the Republicans with a substantial advantage and predicts a future wave of support for the party and its standard bearer in 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiere
Lincoln
General Grant
Butler and Alabama claims terms in A senatorial tirade
The piece critiques Ben Butler and outlines a harsh ultimatum on the Alabama claims. It argues the United States would claim provinces north of the border, demand settlement of losses from Confederate cruisers, and threaten war if Britain refuses. It suggests England would pay only under a formal claim, with American volunteers ready to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben, Butler
Greenbacks
Johnny Bull
Alabama
British North America
United States
Benjamin F
England
Ben. Butler
Johnathan
James Cochran Scratched by Some Republicans in County Race
The text notes that several Republicans scratched the name of James H. Cochran, praising his character and legal ability while citing prejudice against his Freeport residence. It argues against locality prejudice and urges continued party unity with the call for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Cochran
Freeport
Republicans Divided Yet Hopeful For Unified Ticket
A Republican county ticket splits in private discussion with one member reciting solemn poetry. He cites celestial benedictions and a dark disguise as explanations while others moralize that experience is a dear teacher. The item ends with confidence that the next Republican Convention will nominate a ticket to unite all party voters.
Paris Faces Reluctant Armistice and Hunger
The Paris authorities reject Thiers’ mission after agreeing armistice terms with Bismarck. France refuses to revictual Paris, risking surrender to Prussia as fighting continues and graves fill. Paris resists a pause but faces starvation rather than capitulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Thiers
London
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Bismarck
Paris
M. Jules Favre
General Trochu
William
Prussia
Remarkable Salt River trip with political commentary
We returned from Salt River with Sheriff Hays Jim Cocman and Doc DePuy. Stormy weather met a passing democratic craft led by Col Lom Tunser with Tom Tunser prior influence. Giles on deck played Ring around a rosey while Captain Stewart absent, Massenberg unseen aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt River
Sheriff Hays
Jim Cocman
Doc. DePuy
Giles
Col
Lom Tunser
Col. Tom
Captain Stewart
Turner's nomination sparks intra party fray along Salé River
Democrats clashed over Turner's nomination with Giles targeted by critics while Turner boasted of his role and rued not backing a straight Democratic candidate. He claimed his support for Massenberg instead of a direct party ally, amid regional political tensions near Salé River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Turner
Salé River
Massenberg
Remarks by Hon. Il. Burchard at Morrison Illinois
Substance of remarks by Hon. Il. Burchard at Morrison White Side County on the 27th. He praises the Republican party, contrasts it with the Democrats, and defends war measures, debt, and currency policy. He cites leaders like Douglas and Logan, discusses land grants, taxation, and the need to fund the national debt, urging informed party choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside Sentinel
Burchard
Morrison
Whiteside County
Banner
Republican Party
Party of Progress
Union
Union Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Douglas
Butler
Logan
Wallandingham
Seymour
Illinois Central Railroad
Wall Street
United States
Debt, gratitude, and duty in the Republican program
The speech extols the Republics gains from the Civil War, noting Union restoration and emancipation, then urges repayment of national debts with gratitude to fallen soldiers and support for veterans widows and orphans. It calls on Republicans to back law and good government and to vote in the fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Settlers urged to view Jewell County land before claims
A letter from Jewett City Kansas dated Oct 9 describes a growing Freeport Journal letter to the editor praising Jewell County. It notes coal nearby, timber prairie claims, good water supply, healthy soil, and rising settlements led by newcomers from Stephenson County. It highlights Dr G P J Ott Wm Windecker Bloom and Harryet Bros among new arrivals and urges readers to come see the land before filing claims. Senator Pomeroy urged settlement growth and rail expansion was discussed. Weather described as recently rainy and warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett City
Kansas
Freeport Journal
Permary
Jewell
Solomon West
Stephenson
P. J, Ott
Wm. Windecker
Bloom
Harryet Bros
Grove
Sam’ Camu
Sears
Pomeroy
Buffalo Valley
Jewell, Jewell County
Local buy at home urged to aid town prosperity
The piece argues every resident should buy locally to boost the town's prosperity. It warns incompetent merchants hurt trade and urges patrons to favor liberal advertisers who promote their shops, aiding values, stores, and workers.
Grant administration hailed by supporters amid debt relief
The piece argues that critics exaggerate flaws in Grant's 4tration while praising the administration's actions. It cites a drop in gold from March 1869 levels to 115 with a downtrend, crediting lower national debt and tax relief as signs of success in Republican governance.
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Stephenson County
Me Uy
Benton Gris Gatas
Eueazesyss
Elotteva Hust Ktareores
Agenhihesieraneeuse
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Elayon
van Eoteunex
Slik
Rezsegas
Atsé
Atsé Fe Saus
Aguan
Gefsessiss
Rasuaye
Apege
New York
Jony R. Mavis
Tore
Odio
Kanst
Wisconsin
Alexander Mitchell
Judge Lyon
Milwaukee
Kansan
Grant
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