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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1868
Page
3
A 1868 letter correspondence details a proposed public joint discussion between Democrats and Republicans on current political topics. M Bagham invites J My Barbey to meet before the election at Fry's Hall in Freeport on Saturday evening October 31, 1868, to debate campaign fundes and issues.
The Board of Registration remains in session as readers are urged to check the enrolled names for accuracy. Citizens are asked to spot Republicans allegedly omitted or misplaced in the district lists and to participate actively to ensure proper voting representation.
The article notes Dr Siebold contested the county convention for County Clerk and was defeated. Democrats urge him to run as an independent against the Republican nominee to split votes, while advising him against it. It questions the trap and warns voters against aiding Democratic aims. Mention of Captain Poli, Ku Klux fears, and a meeting at Orangeville shifting to Saturday evening, Oct. List.
The newspaper announces a special four page supplement on Monday before the election and a delayed eight page issue on Wednesday for full county returns. It requests reliable returns from rural readers as soon as possible.
The message accuses prominent party members of spending large sums to hire Republicans and sway turnout on election day. It urges citizens to vote for Grant and Colfax, declaring one vote matters and vowing to cast their ballots before accepting any later pay.
An 1800s letter from Edmund Flatitaway questions Freeport's invitation to Lena for the fall Institute session. He asks if Lena’s status in Stephenson County educational circles implies hostility toward local teachers or a disregard for the county’s hospitality.
On October 22, 1868 at Frorenon a large audience gathered for a Republican meeting headlined by Gen. J. W. Shaffer. James I. Neff opened, praising campaign victories while Shaffer, arriving from Lanark, delivered over two hours on Reconstruction and finance, earning enthusiastic applause and strong support for Shaffer as a leading state campaign speaker. The event closed with general good will and thanks to the FréPort Glee Club.
In Orangeville the Gift Enterprise project is mired in controversy over finance and stockholder involvement. The proprietor, a strong advocate of equal taxation and no negro suffrage, campaigns for 10 Democratic candidates while stumping the village. Local stockholders are reluctant to speak, and after the election the venture may again be pursued or abandoned.
A newspaper urges readers to study both party platforms before voting. It notes extended campaign discussion and leader interpretations, insisting no voter should vote blindly and that this election could shape the country’s future. Citizens are urged to cast ballots according to personal convictions of right and wrong.
From Orangeville on October 24 1868 a large crowd heard speeches by Hon J M Bailey and F Aspinwall. Bailey spoke for about two and a half hours reviewing grounds and challenging the Democracy. Aspinwall followed with a half hour argument noted as convincing and well received. The recorder notes an increased Grant and Colfax majority anticipated on November 8.
Republicans in Philadelphia move to contest the recent city election claiming widespread fraud. They cite forged naturalization papers and polling-day irregularities, naming copperhead votes and repeated Democratic counterfeit tallies as proof of a manipulated result.
Wat Kirk states the Mounting Glory Store stove, used for six months, burns less coal and heats two large rooms in the coldest weather. He notes it is easy for a child to adjust the temperature and is free from gas, calling it a perfect stove.
An 1868 Freeport letter extols the Morning Glory base burning coal stove, claiming five months of use with low coal consumption and high efficiency. The note promotes Bartletts as the West’s largest hardware store offering low prices, broad stock, and cash purchases, with Stephenson Street locations and the Padlock sign.
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