Republican State Ticket and 1873 political rancor
A fragment from 19th century political discourse cites candidates James S. Faugart and A.M. Jones with biased attacks on Pinckney and back pay, referencing Freeport Bulletin and Polo Press reports. It notes Democratic gains in Georgia and discusses ballot counting and potential party crossovers with a critical view of Pinckney.
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Freeport Bulletin
Pinckney
Fondt
Polo Press
Freeport
Bulletin
Georgia Election Quiet Amid Limited Opposition
Last Wednesday's Georgia legislative election passed with minimal contest and no surprise. Democratic candidates faced little resistance in most counties, with projections suggesting at most fourteen Republicans in the next General Assembly. Pinckney's papers report Burchard's supporters accusing him of taking a small sum, while back pay claims are denied. Burchard surrendered all claims to the Treasury funds after returning the money and accepting another receipt.
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Georgia
Forty-fourth’ Congress
Prockosy
Burchard
U.S. Treasury
Debates and District Politics Include Pinckney's Deeds
A Chicago Journal commentary cites contrasts in Democratic and Republican rule in the South and Arkansas school-building, then attacks Pinckney's claimed deeds. It notes federal policy stances on free schools and railroad liberties, plus alleged theft of $600 to cover expenses, while criticizing campaign oratory versus action.
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The
Dubuque
Pinskney
Illinois
Pinckney
Poland Gag Law Vote Denial Highlighted by Press
The Industrial Press of Galena accuses Mr. Burchard of not giving a public denial of his vote for Poland's Press Gag Law, while The Morrison Times reports he admitted the vote. The candidate has repeatedly denied such charges in canvass speeches, though critics say he would deny every falsehood if possible.
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Galena
Burchard
Poland
Morrison Times
Congress
Illinois
Legislative control of railroads and the Burrhards stance
Last week we reviewed Mr. Pinckney and Mr. Burchard records on railroad charters. In 1865 the Illinois River and Pana Railroad charter was debated with an amendment giving future legislatures power to regulate railroad tariffs. Which candidate for Congress favors monopolies.
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Pinckney
Burchard
Illinois River and
Pana Railroad Company
House
House Journal
Congress
Pinckney's Free Schools Vote Sparks Heated Debate
The Whiteside Sentinel column recalls Pinckney’s 1855 votes on a bill to establish and maintain free schools in Illinois. It notes his NAV votes on February 13 and February 14, and argues he acted to protect personal interests as president of a chartered school, challenging his reformer image and claiming the people’s interest was ignored.
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Whiteside Sentinel
Pinckney
Illinois
Moulton
Committee On
Daniel J. Pinckney
Afr. Pinckney
Institution of Learning
Dakota citizens hear Gen. Atkins at four towns in October
Gen Smith D Atkins will address Dakota residents in Winslow on October 19 Mt Carroll on October 20 Davis on October 21 and Ridott on October 22. The dispatch notes a mix of political speeches and economic concerns across the period including trade fears and graft remarks.
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Dakota
Gen. Smith D. Atkins
Winslow
Mt. Carroll
Davis
Ridott
Our County Ticket Meets Local Grown Leadership
The county convention nominates Jas. S. Taggart for representative and Jeremiah J. Piersol for sheriff. Taggart, an experienced Ridott settler, vows to serve farmers and all constituencies. Piersol touted as the best sheriff with no escapes during his terms, praised for firm jail oversight.
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General Assembly
Jas. S. Taggart
Ridott
Stephenson County
TUR
Jeremiah J. Piersol
Piergol
Piersol
Beginning of the End for Pinckney in Illinois Reform Battle
The piece argues Pinckney is damaged by salary grabbing ties and a tainted record. It cites The Monitor and Rochelle Register denouncing him and calls for withdrawal. It lists charges including anti monopoly stance, dubious votes, and Democratic alignment against cheap transportation, urging Stephenson County voters to reject him.
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Daniel J. Pinckney
Mr. Pinckney
Rochelle Register
Ogle
D. J. Pinckney
Congress
Professor Pinckney
Burchard
Pinckney
Stephenson County
Illinois
Crain
Hoe
Democratic Party
Chicago Horse Railway Bill in 1865 Controversy
A political attack on Mr. Burchard over his vote on the Chicago Horse Railway bill of 1865 is disputed. The piece defends his actions, noting the bill’s initial passage, governor veto, and reconsideration votes, arguing the Bulletin slanderously misstates motives and that most legislators supported the bill over the veto.
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Bulletin
Burckhardt
Chicago Horse Railway
Burchard
Chicago Horse Railway Company
Cook County
Chicago
House
Pinckney
Senate
House of Representatives
John H. Addams
Local electors praise incumbents and urge votes for Jack and Dean
The letter extols the universal kindness and obliging disposition of Jack, praising his bravery with the boys in blue and urging supporters to deposit their votes for him. It commends Mr Pieraol for faithful past duties and looks to November 3 for electoral support. Dr Dean is described as a popular, worthy Republican, facing little opposition. Readers are urged to vote these men in with overwhelming majorities.
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Boys In Blue
Pieraol
Jeremiah Dean
Stephenson County
Dean
Pinckney Voted Nay On Free School Bill in 1855 Illinois
A historical notice accuses Mr. Pinckney of opposing Illinois free school legislation in 1855. Records show he voted NAY on February 13 and February 14, with a later confrontation over salary grants. The piece contrasts him with Mr. Burchard, praising Burchard's stance and calling Pinckney a salary grabber.
How Votes can be Divides in the General Assembly
The text explains minority representation and how voters may cast multiple votes for a candidate in 1872 elections. It outlines that voters can distribute votes or vote the same for a candidate, and provides forms such as A B 1 0 D 0 0 P to indicate one vote per candidate or multiple votes with explicit intent on the ballot.
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House of Representation
Senate
General Assembly
Answer a fool as editor sparks Freeport quarrel
The Freeport Bulletin editor O. Shuler sparred with critics over Geo Thompson’s escape, arguing that fools in journalism reveal themselves through weak editorials. On May 11, two Supervisors discussed Thompson’s alleged official misconduct and possible arrest, noting prior payments from Rev. Aaron Wolfe but awaiting a formal investigation and proof.
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Geo. Thompson
Thomasn
Board of Supervisors
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South
Gep
Thompson
Freeport
Nebraska
Aaron Wolfe
Finance Committee
Sey
Shee
Wolfe
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Stephenson
A.M. Jones
Jo ‘Bariess
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Minera
Goures
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Phelps
New York State Tréasury
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New York
Charles ‘A. Dana
Andy Johnson
Tennessee
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