28 Oct 1853
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1853
Page
1
Whig County ticket lists Hiram Bright for county judge Levi A. Mease for county clerk Samuel D. Knight for county treasurer Marcus MonteliUS for county surveyor and James Pflansburg for school commissioner in an official race summary.
The Whig County Convention in Ste phenson elected candidates for the November election. The slate includes Fir am Bright for County Judge, Dapeey for Clerk, S. D. Knight for Treasurer, M. Montissius for Surveyor, Ames Plansbuildg for School Commissioner, with strong praise for their integrity, experience, and fitness.
A regional appeal urges new mail routes from this place to Rock Run Rock Grove Mineral Point Wadams Grove Winslow Kirkpatricks Andrew’sills and Bure Oak Grove to Elizabeth to improve paper delivery and circulation. Residents call for immediate petitions to the Post Office for faster service and weekly and tri weekly connections.
A scathing dispatch reports Bolketor Bronson of New York beheaded by the guillotine over sympathy for the Lord Shells, signaling a deep split between Administration factions the Softs and Unterrified Democracy. The item also notes local business ads, college catalog figures, a divorce case, saloon sale, and US railroad and steamship developments.
A late night eastbound freight train derailed after a collision with a shunting engine, injuring several crew members. The locomotive overturned, blocking the main line as responders moved to assess damage and rescue those aboard.
The newspaper item lists a reform ticket led by Edward Lolton of Milwaukee for Governor with running mates Borting Winkney of Fond du Lac for Lieutenant Governor, A Huiley for Treasurer, Samuel D. Hastings for Secretary of State, Orsamus Cole for Attorney General, Bonj Pixley for Bank Comptroller, J McMynn for Public Instruction, and Sulal Booth for Prison Commissioner. several spelling errors reflect OCR issues.
Delegates from Stephenson and surrounding counties meet at Freeport Court House on the 24th to nominate candidates for county offices. S. Knight and D. Wiley win nominations for Treasurer and related posts, with Mease named Probate Clerk after acclamation. A vigilante committee pledge and convention adjournment follow, prior to Democratic notes on nominees.
The August body met on Saturday last and named a ticket: Vor Co. dudge John Coates for Co. Clark James Rodgers for Clerk Treasurer William M. Buckley for School Com Benjamin Dornblasot. Critics quote a phrase not low but deep noting Democrats weak northern support and hope for Whig strength with proper effort.
A note appeals to readers to pay subscriptions in wood immediately due to demand. A murder case in Rel River county Texas sees a man indicted, tried, and hanged in late September. An election is set at Union School House on Saturday the 26th from 2 to 5 PM to choose three Fromart town school directors. The paper welcomes Burron Tranvise and notes editor Ma Owens visiting Saint Louis in good health.
Wan Wade of The Washington Union argues for an apprenticeship plan in Cuba under Spanish and British protection to work ten years with slavery remaining after fifty years. The Union condemns British interference while warning of an approaching crisis and urging the U.S. to defend its rights.
In a letter dated October 16, 1853, Janie Frollock praises Mt Carroll Seminary for practical education taught by Wool and Gregory. The report notes confident teachers, successful demonstrations, and clear illustrations in mathematics and natural philosophy, advocating for male and female students and anticipating public support for the institution.
In Washington gossip notes, Collector Bronson faces removal amid tensions with the President over insubordination. Judge Niguelson is tipped as a potential successor. Redfield may also be considered. Julius Meirro loses a Pension Bureau clerkship after a confrontation. The Star hints Bronson may soon receive notification that his services are no longer needed.
A Washington despatch reports division in the cabinet as discussions proceed on succession. It notes expected resignation once papers for Leonean arrive, and mentions the steamship Fambotti sailing with sixty passengers including Lewis Cass, Dr. Dolin, Jacob Astor, and the Ravel family.
In Wasitisutox on October 32 Thadogapitating kaify was applied to Bronson head, with a Cabinet move restoring Taman Re field as Naval Officer in New York. Replaced by Brodhowl from the same party. J Ciséo becomes Sub Treasurer. John L. OSwallivan named Watlibys in Portu gal service. The Cabinet keeps O'Jonner, who may resign, while Marey and Guthrie faces pressure amid the upheaval. President and Cabinet show high excitement over the political reshuffle.
Nomination for Bronson as the next candidate at the Santor County Convention was announced by Gee Dearner and associates. The event took place today and the process moved forward with nominal backing for Bronson.
A large blaze erupted in Louisville on Monday October 21 gutting the Journal Olive and Louisville Rolling Mill Warehouse with iron stock, Holbrook's Totasco Warehouse, a defensive warehouse, a display of a Trink Factory, and other structures. Fire consumed a half block from Ballorar to Water on Wilth street as crews battled the flames. The incident left substantial losses and ongoing emergency response.
Report notes slow county returns with clear dominance for the Democratic ticket including State Commissioner of Common Schools and Lieutenant Governor. Legislature expected to be largely Democratic. remarks on populist distrust and calls for reckoning. Also mentions new opera in Rome, a Cooperstown fire, and a Tribunes view on cautious, self-effacing leadership traits.
The article quotes Mel Thompson disputing a general financial crisis while noting severe money-market pressure in the Commercial Metropolis. It reports bankers tightening resources, a potential rally in production and rail traffic amid looming European conflict, and hints at benefits from a European war. it also covers Syracuse brick and lime production, brine mining routines, and health notes on stoves, finishing with social curiosities and a Tennessee Senate ballot.
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