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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1873
Page
3
Pat Seaibers of the Legislature James B Taggary of Stephenson A M Jones of Jo Daviess for State s Attorney James Cochran for Circuit Clerk Aaron W Hall for Sheriff Teremiah J Pierson for Coroner Jeremiah Dean for Coroner
Jon. &, D. Atkins will address the citizens of Winslow and vicinity on the political yes of one day Saturday evening September 21 1873. Alabama claims: report from Geneva via London says the award under the Treaty of Washington to the United States is over 15 500 0. authenticity uncertain.
The piece reports a GOP surge with Republicans winning every county on Gorcclign day, Maine and Nevada elections showing strong majorities, and Democrats and Liberals faltering as Greeley’s influence fades. It notes shifts in the territorial delegate race and a repudiation by Alton voters of Greeley candidates.
The Stephenson County Republican convention places James S. Taggart for Legislature and Aaron W. Hall for Clerk, J J Piersol for Sheriff, James S Cochran for County Attorney, and Dean for Coroner among others. The slate centers on trusted “old settlers” and active Republicans, with pledges of strong support and victory in November.
Miss Matilda Fletcher spoke on political issues at Wilcoxon Opera House Tuesday evening last week. The Liberal Republicans packed the hall to hear her two hours of remarks defending Grant and attacking Greeley and Democratic leaders with sharp, pointed citations. The audience, including the Tanners under Captain Hulburt, filled every seat and stood in the gallery as music from the quartette club accompanied the speech.
A public blast against Koerner accuses him of nepotism and improper conduct as a Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner. It demands answers on salary, prosecution ties to railroads, a biased report on warehouses, and a default prosecution, plus concerns about tax title maneuvers in St Clair County. It warns the people of Illinois of alleged improper actions.
Sumner is named as the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts governor. Reports indicate Charles Sumner will not accept the nomination. The Democratic speakers in Freeport announced him while he is abroad in Europe, making his candidacy uncertain.
Cook County Criminal Court Judge Lambert Tree sentences Christopher Rafferty, convicted murderer of policman O'Meara, to be hanged on October 4, the shortest delay permitted by statute.
Dispatch from Avansta dated Sept 10 states Speaker Blaine sent to President Grant that the state carried Gov Ham by over 15000 with a 5000 gain from last year. All congressional districts carried by about 2000, every county carried, every senator elected, and more than four fifths of the House. Victory is described as complete and overwhelming with over 25000 majority expected in November.
The New York Tribune misread Maine election results after Horace Greeley’s Portland speech. It claimed victory or major reductions would mirror 1871, but Republicans surpassed last year’s vote, showing the Greeley faction faltering and prompting renewed doubt among its backers.
The Stephenson County Republican Convention met at the Freeport courthouse on September 10 1872. Delegates from numerous townships were accredited. James S. Taggart won the General Assembly nomination. Aaron W. Hall was chosen for Circuit Court Clerk. J J Piersol won sheriff after multiple ballots. James S Cochran was named County Attorney and Jeremiah Dean for Coroner. D A Atkins reappointed as County Central Committee chairman with town delegations selecting local committeemen for the ensuing year.
A fragment from a Freeport event discusses Lyman Trumbull’s remarks on Reconstruction. It covers preserving the Union, harmony over war enmities, the Fourteenth Amendment, removal of political disabilities, and the need for stable Southern governments. It highlights loyalty oaths, temporary measures, and the role of Congress in restoring governance.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names across wards and places, ending with a convention motion and references to General Grant and Coroner. The piece names Florence, J. M. Bechtel, Harlem, Jefferson, Solomon A. Frey, Kent, Salter, Reitzel, Devore, Musggey, Cronemilley, Bennehogg, Freelgn, Perrin, Sweeley, and others, followed by a note that the convention with three cheering Republicans supported from General Grant to Coroner B. P. Belknap as chair and J. P. Barron as secretary.
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