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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1874
Page
2
The County Central Committee announces that township and ward caucuses will be held on Saturday September 26 1874. By order of Ralph Sabin chairman pro tem. Freeport September 6 1574.
Voters in Freeport wards one two and three meet September 26 1874 at local venues to nominate delegates for the county convention and select a committeeman. Towns Florence Ixent Harlem Buckeye Ridott and Shreveport also announce county delegate nominations and sheriff candidacies with dates and polling hours.
The President delays naming a new minister to Russia until the Emperor and court return to St. Petersburg, expected early November. The piece defends Mr. Shuler against charges of backing Prof. Pinckney to boost Mr. Burchard’s margin, stating Shuler knew nothing of Pinkney’s back pay record. It claims The Bulletin misprinted Burchard’s name and corrected it to Daniel J. Pinckner, who voted for, took, and holds back pay.
At the Freeport installation of Mr Pinckney as pastor the gathered crowd saw M Y Johnson of Fort La Fayette give the right hand of fellowship. He praised Gen Butler for voting for back pay yet condemned and scorned a man who would vote against and take it. Pinckney provokes mixed admiration and contempt through supporting and opposing the back pay.
The Chicago Tribune notes Mr. Burchard as the district’s strong nominee for Congress. He has held a leading position among Illinois members, served on the Ways and Means Committee, and stood firm on currency and tariff issues in line with constituents and duty. The piece praises his scrupulous fidelity to convictions.
Moulton has issued a new statement echoed in several papers including the Chicago Times. The piece adds column after column, but readers are unlikely to find it of interest until presented as court evidence. No new or startling facts emerge, and final judgment should wait for conclusive proof from the courts.
Ogle County Press reports on the record of Democratic Independent Reformers' candidate D J Pinckney in the Illinois Senate. It details back pay votes in 1867 and 1869, contrasting with rival Burchard's stance, and cites constitutional prohibitions on extra compensation. The piece argues Pinckney violated the 1848 1870 constitution and notes payroll figures and official journals as proof.
The Supreme Court in Ottawa on Monday granted a super addeal in the case of Dr Baril of Chicago, sent to the State Penitentiary for causing the death of a young woman by abortion, but refused to admit him to bail.
News from New Orleans reports a street battle as Gov Kel logg refuses to abdicate while White Leagues, led by Gen Ogden, clash with police under Longstreet and Badger. Eight police killed and fifty wounded. White League losses heavy. Federal troops arrived. Shreveport reacts with joy.
A pro-Republican critique denounces the Democratic Party as hostile to Black rights since antebellum times. It recounts Sumner's Civil Rights Bill, from 1874, noting party votes on school integration, juror rights, and equal access to public accommodations. The piece praises H C Burchard and argues only Republican ascendancy can safeguard constitutional amendments and Black civil rights.
The Democrats and Independent Reformers held parallel conventions with key figures like M Y Johnson and D J Pinckney. Delegates formed committees, endorsed Pinckney, and pledged unity against the corrupt government, adjourned after Johnson urged patriotism and reform.
The article critiques the local Bulletin for misnaming a congressional candidate, recounting a prior error with Judge Hinds and back pay. It notes the paper’s delay before learning the new party candidate’s history and the risk of endorsing a figure tainted by back pay. The piece warns editors to verify records before printing candidate lists.
The column recounts a reform candidate for Congress and Judge Hinds facing a nomination decline. It examines Pinckney’s legislative back pay votes from 1866 to 1869, noting his support for additional pay while constitutional pay limits existed. The piece questions The Bulletin's stance and calls for scrutiny of Pinckney’s record.
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