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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1866

Page

3

Washburne Speech at Jo Daviess Republican Union meeting

At Elizabeth on the 16th inst, Mr Washburne spoke to Jo Daviess County Republicans. He praised the county's support since 1852, defended reconstruction policies, urged PARITIAL SUFFRAGE, and denounced Johnsons plan and Philadelphia convention as treacherous plots against loyal Union principles.

Republican Union Jo Daviess County Elizabeth Washburne M. C House of Representatives Washington Treasury 3D District Johnson Keat Fessenden Congress North South Carolina Pres Harrangues Santeere Paris Napoleon Onaparte Council of Five Hundred Murat le Clerc

Treason and rebels mocked in a vivid wartime outburst

The speaker denounces traitors and copperheads in harsh terms, accusing them of aiding rebels and conspiring to burn cities. He references Generals Couch and Orr, mocks rival factions, and invokes Macbeth witches imagery as he condemns supposed collaborators. He stresses dedication to universal justice and continued war if needed, praising loyal soldiers and the Union.

Canada Bread and Butter Brigade Union Party Massachusetts South Carolina Gen Couch Orr Adder Lizard Owler Philadelphia Raymond Washburne Belle Isle Fort Pillow Republic West L. 8 Cowles New York Stephenson Street Freeport C. V J. I. Munn

Toledo Blade Cartoon Sinks Johnson Comment in Toledo Meeting

A Toledo Blade note recalls a Michigan Colonel refusing to honor Johnson with Grant and Farragut during a visit. The tale ends as the convention closes abruptly, contrasting Johnson with Grant and Farragut, and reflecting on past political figures from Douglas to Farragut.

Toledo 24Th Inst Michigan Johnson Grant Farragut New York Douglas Green Mountain Minois Lincoln Andrew Johnson Tennessee Jefferson Davis Seward Breckinridge Cicero Cataline Kentucky College Chase Cincinnati Summer Boston Broderick Brazil

King John of Saxony Supposed to Abdicate in Favor of Son

Rumor swirls that King John of Saxony plans to abdicate soon, transferring the crown to his son. Analysts note no official confirmation from court or royal ministers.

John of Saxony

Consultation Free. Patients Write Their Name and Address

Free consultation offered by Dr Knapp and Son. Patients must mail a letter describing their case to Drawer 503 Chicago. Dr Knapp will consult at the Pennsylvania House on several Mondays and Tuesdays across October, December, February and April 1867, for eight years of Freeport visits.

DR. Knapp & Son Chicago Saar Knapp Freeport Pennsylvanian House

Western Union Railroad stockholders meeting notice

The annual meeting of Western Union Railroad Company stockholders for electing directors and other business will be held at the companys general office in Racine on Wednesday October 10 at 7 4 oclock p m The transfer books will close at the end of business on October 1 and reopen on October 7 W V Baker Secretary

TI Western Union Haluroad Co Hadgg Tug Western Union Railroad Company Racine O'¢Ock Comany W. V. Baker

Merino Sheep For Sale By Gorham & Bon At Winnebago

The undersigned offer for sale from Chauncey Gorham and Alonzo Gorham in Winnebago Banklon Vermont a lot of pure bred Merino sheep including ewes and rams from Atwood stock. Prices range from 20 to 40 each. They claim superior quality to any in the vicinity and invite wool growers to inspect and compare with common stock. Breeders of pure blood stock are urged to view animals sired by Blaammond's Gold Drop Silver Mine North Star and Col Ramsay's Comet. Sept 3 1866.

Chauncey Gorham Charles F. Giddinds Rutland Vermont Atwood United States Blaammond Middlebury Col. Ramsay Castleton Alonzo Gorham & Bon Winnebago

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