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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1868

Page

2

Presidential electoral vote forecast in Grant and Colfax win

The article lists expected electoral votes for Grant and Colfax totaling 18000 with 148 votes remaining doubtful. States named as certain include Minnesota Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Pennsylvania Indiana Kentucky Maryland North Carolina and Indiana is mentioned with Seymour and Blair. Some states Georgia California and Oregon are considered doubtful.

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Congressmen Elect in Various States and Territories

The recent congressional election results show many names across Indiana Nebraska and Wyoming Territory with party designations. Republicans claim several seats including Coburn and Shanks while Democrats list Hoag and Van Trump among others.

Grants Triumphal Column Ohio Maine Shiloh Vermont Vicksburg

A brief item notes a list of locations including Ohio Maine Shiloh Vermont and Vicksburg, highlighting a triumph or honor linked to a column or monument. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.

Ohio Maine Shiloh Indiana Vermont Vicksburg Yolep

Democratic Paper Publishes Hopeful Grant View from Corinth

The Corinth Miss News, a Democratic-leaning paper, quotes a Seymour extract praising General Grant as a humane president likely to restore peace and prosperity. It argues reconstruction on congressional terms and notes Wade's remark that Democrats must change principles to gain votes.

Corinth General Grant Grant Wade Ohioa Democratic Party

Congress Attacks Over Funeral Glove Costs

A Democratic editorial defends Senate spending on funeral rites and mourning gloves, arguing accusations of improper use of public funds are misplaced. It cites historical examples from Calhoun to Foote, noting only limited mourning gloves issued since 1861 and dismissing charges of waste as partisan misrepresentation.

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Greeley Nomination Sparks Mockery in Fifth District

The report mocks Horace Greeley's congressional bid against John Morrissey, noting slim GOP prospects and possible entry by George Francis Train. It adds Irish voters’ possible courtesy support despite Greeley’s harsh City Hall criticism, and recalls General Preston’s Confederate ties and alleged roles in the Blair faction.

Horace Greeley Congress John Morrissey Mr. Greeley George Francis Train John

Mining Towns and Mills Describe Colorado Front Range

A correspondent's tour reports Black Hawk and Central City mining districts, noting stamp mills, galena, and ore processing methods. It describes mill capacity, shafts, and the Gregory and Blackhawk operations, plus towns like Central City, Idaho, and George Town, with regional mining activity and growth indicators.

Chasse la Ponderie Denver Cheyendé Snowy Range s.Peak Rocky Mountains Freeport Mountains Black Hawk Blackhawk Weet Great Blackhawk Consolidated Gregory Co Lyons Arielea Swasnsy Wales Milnerd Stdinp Gardner Gastém Mills Gregory Lad Blackhawk Co Gregory Black Point Gregory Point Central City Eureka Nevada Idaho George Town

The Sufferings and Death of Christ

The article discusses the New Church view of Jesus Christ as both God and man and the meaning of His suffering. It argues salvation depends on individuals laying down evil desires, reflects on divine love replacing dogmatic doctrine, and cites scriptural sayings about laying down one’s life for the sheep. It contrasts divine and human nature and emphasizes inner spiritual transformation.

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Were all tanners for Union defense in Civil War rhetoric

The passage portrays a vehement call to arms in defense of the Union, using the metaphor of tanning the rebels to emphasize punishment and loyalty. It references figures like Appomattox and Ulysses Grant and invokes northern and southern locales to reinforce the pro-Union stance.

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