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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1873
Page
6
A historical discourse questions Horace Greeley becoming president, examining Fourteenth Amendment implications, rebel pensions, and party loyalties. It argues constitutional obstacles, wartime debts, and political risk if Greeley led the nation, reflecting skepticism about reconciliation with ex rebels and the fate of pension policies.
The speaker urges forgiveness and unity after the war, urging foes to clasp hands across the bloody chasm. He faces criticism over ongoing taxes that fund soldiers whose desecrations harmed homes, and questions how to forget feuds while necessities like bread remain scarce for widows and families.
In Minneapolis on Aug 7 1872 a local report claimed broad Greeley backing. The Grant party held a torchlit procession to Harrison Mall and filled a 3000 seat Academy of Music as Mat Carpenter spoke for over two hours to strong Grant support. The writer notes robust Grant backing in Minneapolis and predicts a favorable November outcome.
The piece portrays Senator Trumbull railing against President Grant after being snubbed for appointing his son to Montana Territory’s governorship. It recalls his Springfield 1871 pledge praising Republicans and questions his current anti Republican stance, blaming Trumbull, Sumner, Schurz and others for eroding public trust.
In Jo Daviess and Carroll counties the merged district previously shared two nominees and stable support. With Carroll now paired with Whiteside, Whiteside Republicans push two candidates, while Carroll Republicans oppose this. The author urges compromise and warns against intra party quarrels amid pressing party concerns.
The New York Advertiser criticizes Confederate organs for commenting on election returns. It notes terms like key notes when favorable and fraud when against, alongside a jab at Yankee outsiders described as out of money and out of character.
A fragment notes a “door swings open” and a “Democratic exchange” with a reference to a Bible line about the broad road to perdition. The text hints at significant resemblance but lacks clear context or attributions.
General Atkins spoke for over two hours at McEathron Hall to a packed Lena Republican gathering. He defended Grant, attacked Liberal charges, critiqued Horace Greeley, and defended the President amid a broad recap of war and postwar issues, warning against Democratic tactics and urging vigilance.
Letter from Lieut Dinwiddle dated August 18 1872 describes Wheeler's march from Provo to Payson Springville and Santaquin noting Indian unrest with three killed and stock stolen in San Pete and Thistle Valleys. He criticizes Ute policy and suggests arming settlers, details camp at Mona beneath Mount Nebo and a grueling ascent by a topo party, with one fall causing non fatal injuries and a costly repair bill. He also notes local depredations and a reported killing near Mount Picassi in San Pete Valley.
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