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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1874
Page
2
The piece notes a shift to bulk postage payments after January, with new weighing scales at about 4 000 post offices. Postmaster General Jewell rejects current contract bids due to lack of appropriation, signaling a likely new law by Congress to implement the postage act. It also references political pitches and calls for nominating reform candidates.
The Freeport Bulletin accuses political editors of shifting loyalties while arguing that Christopher himself is corrupt for calling others bought up. The Monitor editor is praised as consistent and dedicated to Democratic principles, contrasting Christopher’s party switching and urging a new nomination without alleging bought influence.
The Fulton Journal argues The Morrison Times falsely accused Mr. Burchard of backing the Press Gap Bill. The letter contends Burchard voted against and fought the measure, urging newspapers to acknowledge his opposition and criticize The Times for ignorance.
The piece lists Hon H C Burchard and Gen Smith D Atkins addressing citizens in Lena, Van Brocklin's and Lamb's School Houses, Elizabeth and Apple River, with dates Oct 20 27 28 31 and calls Republicans, Grangers, Democrats, Liberals, Reformers and independents to attend. It reports a U S Marshal dispatch on outrages against Republicans and mail disruptions, urging trial and punishment. It urges voting one and a half votes for Taggart and Jones for Representatives, notes Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties will elect two Republicans, and defends the Republican record against the Freeport Bulletin. It highlights Jo Daviess Sheriff nominee William Pittam and Stephenson Sheriff nominee Jack Pierson, both wounded soldiers, as Republican choices, and mentions opponent Fred Baker.
Alexander H. Stevens of Georgia urged citizens in Augusta on the 16th to back the Constitution and Union, oppose Civil Rights bill dangers, and back a possible third term if the people desire it. He praised Grant for faithfully executing laws and called for obedience to laws and suppression of lawlessness while promoting Jeffersonian Democratic principles.
The Freeport Journal questions Pinckney’s boast of theft while Freeport Monitor argues the charge against Hon H C Burchard is false. It cites Burchard’s two terms in the Legislature 1863 and 1865 with only constitutional pay and notes post-1867 back-pay votes critiqued by reformers.
A letter to the Ogle County Reporter argues against Prof. Pinckney’s candidacy. It challenges M. Y. Johnson as a representative for loyal Democrats, accuses Reform manipulation to nominate an objectionable figure, and cites pressure from Stephenson and Whiteside counties. The writer contends Liberal County Convention support lacked genuine opposition.
A marching critique of Daniel J. Pinckney and party tactics in Illinois. The text accuses Pinckney of taking $600 in salary beyond his constitutional allowance, questions his honesty, and links his past actions to a broader Democratic attack on reconstruction and Republican rule. It includes excerpts from Democratic letters and press opinions, highlighting suspicions about his loyalty and consistency, and argues for accountability ahead of congressional elections.
The Whiteside Sentinel accuses a local reform advocate of misrepresenting pay records. It disputes Pinckney’s claim that Mr. Burchard voted for increased pay, noting no 1867 Journal reference and asserting Burchard served 1863 and 1865 with pay details confirmed by Speaker Buckmaster. It cites 1863 Journal page 37 and totals of $260 for two sessions.
This piece compares H C Burchard and Pinckney through 1863 and 1855 voting records on rail regulation and free schools, arguing Burchard favors regulation and internal improvements while Pinckney opposed the 1855 free school law to aid a seminary, citing House journal pages for support.
President Grant delivers a tribute at the Lincoln monument dedication in Sprinarreto Illinois on October 15. He recalls Lincoln's steadfast faith, enduring criticism, and commitment to peace union and freedom, praising the fallen leader as a patient steadfast servant of the people amid hostility.
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