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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1872
Page
2
State's Attorney James Cochran and Circuit Clerk Aaron Hall are listed among local officials. The notice confirms their respective offices and names, with emphasis on continuous public service and governance roles.
A collage of remarks by Horace Greeley and Mary Wilson from 1854 to 1872 shows entrenched partisan views and harsh rhetoric on race, immigration, and presidential candidates. The excerpts reveal open debate about democracy, disunion, and the tone of public discourse during Reconstruction era.
The text notes a Republican majority in Pennsylvania on Congressman-at-Large totaling 47,429 votes in the October election. It questions the significance or height of that margin. The excerpt reflects a partisan tally and a curiosity about its magnitude.
A political appeal accuses Lyman Trumbull of urging Liberals and Democrats to sell out the Legislature. It urges full support for Henry Green for Senator and allocates one and a half votes each for A M Jones and James S Taggart from Republicans. The note warns against Lysvan Trumbull and calls for vigilance in the race.
Republican voters in Stephenson and do Daviess counties urged strong support for Henry Green for Senator praising him as a true honest man and reliable leader. The appeal called voters to rally their last voice for Green and the entire Republican ticket.
A partisan endorsement urges voters in the congressional district to elect Horatio O. Burchard for Congress. The message praises his honesty, reforms, and service while urging a large majority next Tuesday and reminding them of his opponent.
In a parallel column the article urges Democrats to read the Greeley Catechism before voting or working for Horace Greeley next Tuesday. The notice frames the catechism as guidance for political action and allegiance.
Citizens in Stephenson County are warned to be wary of alleged final vote cards on election day. The notice cautions residents not to be fooled by any last cards claimed by a desperate and unscrupulous foe trying to mislead voters.
A call urges readers to vote early and then dedicate effort to mobilize the final Republican vote, urging continuous work until the ballot is cast. The message emphasizes swift action and ongoing campaigning to maximize turnout.
Soldiers and friends of the Union urged voting and campaigning for Jeremiah J. Piersol who bore a Rebel bullet in defense of the country and keeps it as a lifelong reminder.
Electors of Stephenson County are urged to vote for James 8 Cochran to elect a faithful careful and efficient State's Attorney. The call appeals to a strong majority in his favor to ensure diligent law enforcement and proper legal process.
A call to Republicans across Stephenson County to mobilize for the upcoming election next Tuesday. The message urges bringing out every voter, ensuring no Republican vote remains unpolled, and aims for a strong majority for the entire Republican ticket.
A rousing appeal calls Victory Friends to mobilize for a grand triumph next Tuesday. The speaker urges burying Greeley’s rebellion and suppressing opposition, urging neighbors to join, vote in full force, and ensure every ballot is cast.
Republicans are urged to vote early and monitor the polls all day next Tuesday. Voters should ensure friends cast ballots and aim to enlarge the Grant majority beyond 1868.
Citizens urged to dedicate one day to the election. The plea emphasizes right, justice, peace, good order and sound finances, urging men to vote, monitor polling, and work until every ballot is cast.
A public exhortation appeals to first time voters to cast ballots for Ulysses S. Grant next Tuesday, urging even young men to consider the lasting impact on their lives and their children's pride, and to reject Horace Creeley.
A exhortation urges personal effort in campaigns to secure a broad political win. It stresses diligent work, voting every friendly supporter up and down the ticket from President to Coroner. The speaker condemns overconfidence and urges concrete, mass turnout.
Citizens are urged to take part on the single day of next Tuesday to choose a President. Electors are called king-makers and the message stresses peace security and prosperity under Grant and the Republican slate with a stark contrast to chaos and ruin if not chosen.
In Stephenson county a pivotal presidential contest looms with victory seen as assured. Citizens are urged to rally, ensure every friendly vote is polled next Tuesday, and mobilize those who would support Grant and strong government to cast the right ballot.
A gala day unfolded as Republicans gathered for a mass meeting with a tremendous turnout. Speakers highlighted party unity and victory prospects while attendees filled the venue and neighboring streets. Local party officials praised the turnout as a sign of strong grassroots support.
A large Republican torchlight procession and daylong events in Freeport celebrate Senator Matt H Carpenter with a three mile parade of horsemen carriages banners and floats. The march ends with speeches at the Opera House including Senator Carpenter James Shaw and Gen Atkins.
The message warns voters about Democrats preparing a batch of falsehoods to be released on election day. It urges vigilance to prevent misleading slanders and to trample them underfoot. It emphasizes that slanders are timed to mislead Republicans and calls for active rebuttal and awareness.
Telegraphic Belleville report notes Gratz Brown, arriving for a speech, became violently ill after reaching the hotel. He required assistance to go upstairs and did not finish his remarks, leaving attendees puzzled by the sudden illness during a short speech.
The country reports a wheat harvest about one sixth larger than last season and foreign demand for the grain is unusually strong. Analysts say the result should bring prosperity as exports expand and markets remain favorable.
Hon. H C Burchard addressed a substantial audience at Wilcoxon Opera House in Freeport on Saturday evening. The speech contrasted Republican and Democratic loyalties, examined party motives, and argued that GOP aims center on governing with core principles rather than personal advantage.
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