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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1880
Page
2
Wade Hampton appeals at Staunton on July 26 urging Virginians to vote for the Democratic ticket. He invokes Lee and Jackson and recalls Civil War sacrifices to argue principles are on trial again. The Stanton Vindicator reports the address from July 30 1880.
General Hampton declared the Democratic party in Virginia must unite under Han cock leading the fight for the same principles as Lee and Jackson. He urged harmony within the party and invoked war remembrance to move the audience.
Four prominent Staunton Democrats Archibald G Stuart H C Tinsley A C Gordon Hugh B LyIe certify Wade Hampton speech delivered in Stanton on July 26 and report published in the Valley Virginian July 20 was substantially correct.
In a fiery Cincinnati meeting the bloc condemns Democrats as traitors and insists the conference nominate a clearly marked Republican familiar with party politics and policy. The call centers on elevating a candidate aligned with Republican measures and leadership.
A male figure is described as not a physician yet possessing strong understanding of healing. The note presents an unusual claim about competence in medical care without formal title, implying practical expertise or folk remedies rather than professional credentials.
A reader cites Ford's History of Illinois by a former Democratic governor as a source to present truth about the notable Lyman Trum bull, appealing to Democratic friends seeking contextual background.
About 130000 copies of The Fool's Errand by Judge Tourgee have been sold up to now. He spoke to a large Republican meeting in Chicago on Thursday night. The book is in the public library and is urged for a true view of political slavery in the South.
In Chicago papers the assertion that Senator Jones left the Republican Party and joined the Democrats is denied by both papers and by Jones himself. The note labels the report a canard used by a party short on arguments, urging readers to regard it as untrue.
Reports across the county say Fred Baker and his supporters are mounting a stronger canvass for the sheriff’s office than Democratic nominee Stewart. Baker has long sought the post, while Stewart and his friends reportedly do not want it, suggesting Baker may be the true candidate and would serve if Stewart is elected.
General Hancock faces criticism for dismissing southern rebel claims as a bugbear and claiming they do not exist. The editorial argues this evasive stance alarms Democrats and rallies Republicans and swing voters, noting Congress has eligible claims and that such payments could yield a novel prosperity if Hancock wins. The letter is seen as bait to attract northern votes while appeasing southern allies.
The piece argues Indiana is a Democratic battleground likely to decide the national contest. It criticizes Democratic spin, highlights GOP hopes of winning in October, notes speeches by Cronkrite Kean and Wagner, and urges Republican business leaders to mobilize with funds and action to counter British influence and Democratic tactics.
A partisan report claims Democrats spend heavily in Kentucky funded campaigns and seek to steal victory in Indiana. It labels Democrats desperate and aligned with Greenbackers, while Republicans fear fraud and hope a fair election keeps Indiana in their column amid tense national contest signals.
Jules Verne, famed novelist, has earned 250000 from his writings. He is 51 years old, in good health, and continues to work with the vigor of a man with no fortune saved.
In Philadelphia on Saturday night, Mr. Blaine accused English Free-Trade Leagues of printing political tracts here for the first time in U S history and circulating them in large numbers. A businessman claimed English manufacturers with U S reps have pledged 50 000 to Democratic efforts in Indiana, suggesting this funds their election day activity.
Justice Goodhue's court heard the bribery accusation against C. D. Blanchard arising from a $100 blackmail bid by Democrat A. F. Broad. After a two day trial, the jury acquitted Blanchard of all blame, exposing Broad's malfeasance and political motive in the pending sheriff election.
The Chicago Evening Journal accuses Lyman Trumbull of multiple salary back-pays as a U.S. Senator. It cites three back-pays totaling 9,086 dollars from acts in 1856 1866 and 1873 plus a separate 10,000 dollar lump sum from the U.S. Treasury for brief Supreme Court work while serving as Senator.
At a Hancock gathering in Fort Wayne Indiana on September 28 Gen Sigel spoke. Williamsport delegates carried a rebel flag provoking a centralized Democratic reaction to remove the symbol from ranks. The incident sparks Republican excitement and echoes Confederate sentiment in Indiana.
Special to The Chicago Evening Journal reports the Freeport Daily JOURNAL begins publication with Captain A. V. Richards as editor in chief and D. B. Breed as city editor. Richards is described as a staunch Republican and the paper promises a strong political stance.
The city council invites public input on a recording ordinance and a nuisance bill. They consider several bills in August tied to firemen’s parade. City Clerk Hutchinson resigns and Warren Clark is appointed to fill the vacancy.
City Council met in regular session chaired by Mayor Cronkrite. Petitions from Hollister for liquor license and Janssen to transfer pool license were granted, plus a crossing across West street on Lincoln Avenue urged. Treasurer, Sexton, Weighmaster, and Street Commissioner reports read. finances and September activities reviewed.
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