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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1855
Page
1
The Freeport Journal reports on recruitment for the presidency of a local board, a regional fair set for October, and Minnesota land policies. It condemns land monopoly, western settlement hurdles, and the impact of speculators while urging free homestead rights and improved western transportation. The piece reflects 1800s regional politics and economic tensions.
The Port Barfoot census shows a population of 4 485 with 2 494 males and 1 991 females. Business by non-produce dealers totals 1 183 177, with merchants carrying the largest share. Shipments include 3 206 808 pounds of pork and 378 758 bushels of corn, highlighting Port Port’s status as a leading manufacturing and trade hub.
The Rockford Republican reports a farm five miles southeast of Freeport owned by Ralph Anderson of Silver Creek produced 68 bushels of wheat per acre on 34 acres with total costs of 1 207 60 and profits of 321 40. Additional claims show 38 bushels per acre from 20 acres by R Colby and 34 bushels from 40 acres by D B Ostrander, highlighting low land costs and fertile soil. Stephenson aims to be the state’s banner agricultural county.
The Geneseo area boasts high grain and produce shipments, but local editors challenge a Geneseo standard bearer’s figures. They argue Western Illinois data shows Freeport is the leading depot west of Chicago, while Geneseo holds strong position on rail activity.
In a Madison County trial the judge interprets the 36th section of the 1854 Maing Law and explains that all laws issuing licenses for spiritous or intoxicating liquors are repealed after passage. The ruling notes prosecutions in progress proceed, and forecasts potential Supreme Court review.
The Wisconsin Republican State Convention named its slate of candidates, praising the ticket as trustworthy and strong. The convention declared the party anti-KN and anti-slavery, with a platform reflecting these stances and drawing sharp contrasts with opponents.
A Ga lena Advertiser correspondent defends a Chicago convention idea during the Agricultural Fair. The piece argues for political discussion among Illinois farmers at Chicago to influence Kansas Nebraska issues and Missouri Compromise repeal, urging a State Convention there amid rising tensions and calls to cleanse public councils of unworthy men.
A McHenry County youth reports a Sunday robbery by Mr McLean who attacked his son in law on a road, robbed him of 375 dollars, and mangled him. The victim survived and led to McLean’s arrest and bond. A later hanging interrogation produced a confession and discovery of the money. James Martin linked as an accessory. the robbery occurred in Chemung township. Agricultural Fair dates revised to October 4 and 5. farmers urged to prepare products and families for two profitable days.
Name Again reports Rep. B B Washburn returning home to Galena from Europe in good health and ready for political action at the upcoming Republican County Convention. The column also advertises Mr Allen's nurseries for fruit trees and shrubs, notes Autumn planting, and reviews new books including The Deseated Wire by Mrs Southworth and Putnam's American Magazine. It mentions Tuy Lonpox Quagren y Review contents and records a Davenport man killed by lightning, age seven.
The piece argues that Homeopathy advances despite strong opposition from Old School medicine. It cites public dispute, cites Wm Cullen Bryant as a moral voice, and predicts Homeopathy’s rise with truth, calling for open discussion and defense of its methods. It also notes international telegraphic updates and various commercial and shipping items.
The Rockford exposition describes balloon inflation and ascent from a pavilion, with the gas process, the lifting ropes, and spectators watching as the balloon rises. A firework display follows, and ticketing notes urge pre-purchase at local hotels and shops for the ascent from near the Methodists Church.
The Africa arrived at Halifax on Tuesday evening bringing Liverpool dates to the 1st inst. No news of importance from the war. The markets are steady with a slight rise in price in some particulars.
Abstracted data from a Journal entry on last Saturday evening shows population counts for Chicago three divisions. North Division and Coast Division figures are listed with totals, indicating shifts between 1850 and 1855 along with overall totals.
In Undereliff Vermont a troupe of German minstrels serenaded General George P. Morrin with Woodman spare that tree in Dutch. The incident was accidental and unknown to the performers. The Vermont political results show Royce leads and Republicans gain seats. News items cover bank notes, grain markets, and local county board actions. A murder mystery in Illinois prompts vessel seizure and ship’s captain found dead, plus railroad progress near Dover and market rumors from the New York Tribune. A veteran publisher William Fry dies in Philadelphia. unknown man’s body found in Kankakee River marks second quarterly death in the county.
At Madison the Wisconsin State Republican convention nominated Lt Governor candidates on two ballots. On the first ballot C Sholes led with 404 votes followed by Gibson 88 Clement 16 and scattering. On the second ballot Sholes received 138 to Gibson 62 with 3 scattering. The Daily State Journal praised the nominations as capable and warmly received.
The Chicago Zietung argues Freedom can triumph only through a people elected president and urges a Northen union, especially in Illinois, to secure rights and a firm alliance against common enemies. It warns Know Nothing removal is essential and stresses shared purpose among Americans ahead of the coming decisive election.
Read at the 79th anniversary event in Fayette Springs Pennsylvania. The Governor of Indiana repeated a sentence for Abram Rice Timothy Driscoll and David M Stocking of the Lafayette murderers fixing the execution date to January 11.
The presentation of a Rebel Flag, crafted by the ladies of Chicago, occurred Friday last and drew notable interest from those involved.
The American Scientific Association reports Professor Alexander’s claim of a lost planet between Mars and Jupiter. It would be a disc eight miles pole to pole and seventy thousand miles wide, eight times Earth’s diameter, breaking into thirty five fragments as it spun through space. confirmation awaits calculations. The note also mentions Lyman type foundry plans in Buffalo and Thackeray lectures in America.
A visitor to La Salle reports a local resident named Mos Coy formerly of Kenosha is linked with three or four others. They are said to be driving cattle from Texas into Mexico with about 20 000 head on the way, expected to arrive in two or three weeks.
The Kansas legislature closed its session amid pro slavery rhetoric and calls for abolitionist suppression. Delegates praised a pro slavery stance, selected Gavi Whitfield for Congress, and warned Kansas would become a southern state-like republic. Rioting and clashes followed the convention and the session.
Philadelphia report notes Judges Kane and Lewis in close discuss on Williamson habeas corpus. Rumors say Williamson will be before the court next return, with potential liberation by Judge Grove to avoid a clash between circuits. Vermont election winds show Republicans sweeping the state amid slavery fears.
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