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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1866
Page
7
The column reports on military drafts and bounties, promotions forfeited, and post office mail troubles in New England. It notes political candidacies in Massachusetts and New York, river canal plans in Virginia, and a debate over Congress and a Johnson era revolt. It also covers floods, shipwrecks, and cholera deaths across several cities.
The Arlington mansion items left by General Lee have been returned to the authorized recipient. The National Intelligencer notes that most valuable belongings were stolen during the period, including family portraits. Portraits were removed from frames and stored in boxes, with contents stolen and letters scattered in the loft since 1861.
A narrative recounts General Sheridan guiding troops during a Shenandoah clash as a child beside him smiles at his face. The scene shifts to a later note arguing against the current representation basis, citing South Carolina voters versus New York counties and arguing the constitutional amendment should not pass.
The Rochester Register reports Dr. A. E. Goodwin has been appointed Postmaster for the city, replacing Hon. Anson B. Miller. It notes a policy shift away from Lincoln supporters toward former Lincoln opponents, while acknowledging Judge Miller’s satisfactory service and that Goodwin’s commission is pending.
The Cedar Falls mayor proclaims October 12 as a day of rejoicing, praising loyalty and patriotism after major Union victories. The notice mocks opponents Thompson and Hubbard and calls for observance at Council Hall with the mayor’s seal.
Whiteside Sentinel notes a local candidate’s pledge to quit politics for Bible work. The piece mocks Tony Burner for leaving Congress long ago and cites Turner’s Monday speech about gaining Congress members to save the country from radicals. It compares the idea to Stephen’s blessing and references copperheads.
A Pennsylvanian farmer awoke from a dream of a chasm and warned an oncoming passenger train at a culvert near Mansfield Ohio. He crossed the gap to signal the engineer in time, saving passengers from a disastrous plunge. The grateful train riders raised him a handsome sum.
The article notes professor Ferguson of the National Observatory in Washington plans to observe the forthcoming November meteor shower. It recounts past displays in 1799 1833 and 1838, mentions the radiant point near Regulus in Leo or Orion, and discusses the unlikely but possible Earth collision scenario while affirming no disaster is expected.
A garbled note from a printer lists misaddressed destinations including Treet Ilinpahicago and Meldgu. The irregular spelling and scattered terms suggest a batching error in mail handling or database misentry. No further details are provided.
A travel anecdote recounts a Frenchman explaining rheumatism and gout by a simple device. He suggests inserting a finger and turning it until pain becomes intolerable, then a final turn marks the gout.
Readable fragments describe Nathaniel Lee's aging tribute and a New York court scene involving Meinheer Van Dunck. The text mentions Burrell's shop offerings of cranberries and dried fruits and notes a Dutchman’s confusion over English in court.
An 1860 notice lists unclaimed letters at the post office in the Illinois town, including numerous names such as Miller Lizzie Jason James McGlynn and Rogers Delia. Office hours and delivery details are printed with periods and abbreviations, noting daily service from early morning to early evening and holiday reductions.
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