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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1880
Page
2
Ingersoll says the Democratic party has moved beyond his beliefs and mocks New York Democrats crying fraud. He notes the city’s polling places and political machinery are controlled by Democrats and Hancock holds a majority over 40,000, rendering the fraud claim implausible.
Under the amendment adopted at the recent election County Judge Hyde County Clerk Kleckner and County Treasurer Hutchison, whose terms expired under the old law next fall, will hold over another year. Their successors will be elected in 1882 for four years, and the Sheriff and Treasurer will be ineligible for two successive terms.
Two defendants named Lindsay and Morey confessed to being hired by Democratic electors and funded by the National Democratic Committee to travel to New York and commit perjury. They sought to prove a myth about H. L. Morey’s existence and now await sentencing in New York.
When Jnc R Wagner was elected Alderman, Democrats feared a man holding two offices could harm the city. Republicans now watch Mayor Cronkrite’s path after his Legislature election. Some claim a man’s politics affects his legal residence and eligibility for simultaneous offices. We shall see what transpires.
The passage recalls a Barnum telegram claiming the Morey letter is authentic and in General Gaffield handwriting. It urged wide circulation to unmask Republican hypocrisy on labor, labeled a bold Democratic push, with Barnum signing as W H Barnum and urging pursuit of the rascal.
A well known city lady praised the JOURNAL despite political differences, calling the DAILY JOURNAL the meanest paper politically in America. Her frank, hearty tribute, given directly to the editor, boosts cautious pride and prompts renewed care in reporting.
A Washington letter praises Maj. Evarts W. Karr of New Hampshire and Maj. Hawk of Illinois for their reelection. Both are wounded veterans who lost limbs and rely on crutches or an amputated leg, yet are described as modest, substantial men with devoted wives making Washington home.
A long denunciation asserts a forged Chinese letter stalked the 1880 election, blaming the Democratic National Committee for distributing forged copies to sway New Jersey California Nevada and New York. It calls for prosecutions and denounces Democratic leaders for perjury and forgery.
The piece argues that the offices of Mayor and Legislature member are incompatible, citing Cronkrite and Cox as examples. It notes Cronkrite’s salaries and possible resignation timing, suggesting a political stance on public funds and salary payments amid dual service obligations. It references Springfield, Freeport, Winslow, and Democratic principles.
The total Illinois vote rose from 554,666 to 621,480. In 1876 Democrats increased from 258,601 to 277,434. Republicans rose from 278,282 to 818,205. Greenbacks grew from 17,238 to 25,821. Hayes over Tilden in 1876 stood at 19,632 and Garfield over Hancock in 1880 at 40,751.
An error in last week's district vote report for the fifth congressional district is corrected. The official figures for the November 2 1880 election are now provided, showing the district outcome as received from county exchanges.
New York November 11 Gen Hancock refused to acknowledge a letter said to be written by him to an army officer in Washington about the New York vote stating he cannot discuss the presidential election at present. Little Rock November 11 returns from the presidential and congressional race come in slowly and indicate four Republican congressmen will be elected.
Gen. Garfield resigned last week in due form from his seat in Congress. Mayor Cronkrite is urged to follow this exemplary act and set a worthy example for officials.
New York report on the Philp case outlines Judge Davis’s view that Kenward Philp must answer to a criminal libel indictment. The opinion stresses constitutional protections for speech, condemns forgeries linked to the Morey letter, and places responsibility on Hewitt and related figures as it urges legislative penalties for such offenses.
Spectators watched as Henry Howitt's connection to the case was examined. Judge Davis finished remarks and ruled the bail at 85,000 with bondsmen permitted if conditions are met. General Pryor questioned the bail amount during the session.
A Chicago Sunday Times editorial attacks the Democratic Party, arguing its defeat is ensured by its ties to slavery and the war. It claims American youth fear democracy, citing schools and textbooks as breeding grounds for Republican allegiance and calls for the party to die.
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