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Freeport Journal in Freeport, Illinois

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Freeport Journal

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Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1854

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Turning to Legal Adverse Names in Early Case

A terse notice references Thomas J Turner and Isaac Kleckner in a sepantive matter. The fragment notes a locus and action requiring further official clarification, with unclear dates and jurisdiction.

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Mass Meeting Opposes Missouri Compromise Repeal Plan

A convention of Miinois citizens opposed to repealing the Missouri Compromise and extending slavery will meet on the Sunday in October 1854 at Springford. The aim is to organize a party to place the government on the Republican path and protect non-careholders across the Union.

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Mate Masa Miinois Springford
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Washburne favored in district canvass for Congress

In the local race for Congress the field narrows to E. B. Washburne the Republican and Whig candidate, E. P. Ferry Anti-Nebraska Democrat, and Mr. Jackson of McHenry. The piece urges Washburne as best suited for the Anti-Nebraska and anti slavery vote, notes Ferry’s limited chances, and casts Jackson as unlikely to win. It predicts a large Washburne majority locally and praises Washburne’s record and fitness for Congress. Also announces an agricultural fair on October th at Knowlton's Addition with exhibits at the court house and urges public attendance.

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Congress E. B. Washburne E. P. Ferry Waukegan Mr. Jackson McHenry Douglas Pierce Marcy Nebraska Beld Washburne Busi House Ferry Enfiniantis Hevwlasu Democratic Itil Wm. M. Jackson Knowlton Farrand Dr. Evans Chicago Woodworth DeWolf Springfield Thomas Hoyne Jopar ‘Iruar Crista Thomas Hayne Illinois van Buren Supreme Court Ous Court House Hiram Lynn Mass England Thomas Veal Heen Dang T & Muckwell Ga. Ady
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Growth and mills boost Winslow village prospects

Last week an observer visited the thriving tillage near the Pientonicka river north of Spring Creek. The town features a three story stone mill by Wickwire and Howard with machinery by Luther Preston, plus another flouring mill near Winslow on the Picketonica under Mt. Martin. The rapid building, four stores, hotels, shops, and residences signal Winslow’s rise as a business center.

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Anmera Wickwire & Howard Luther Preston Winslow Pickatonica Mt. Martin
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Aurora conventions nominate two rival candidates

The Aurora Convention announced two nominations on the 20th inst. Whig candidate R. B. Blackwell of Chicago and Republican candidate J. H. W. Woodworth of Chicago are named. The piece urges unity among freedom supporters to defeat Wentworth, noting a likely attempt to derail conventions. News from abroad covers Russia Austria and Sevastopol, with various diplomatic moves and troop actions. Consolidated financial items follow, including stock moves and bank notes.

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Aurora Agwo Blackwell Chicago J. H W. Woodworth Woodworth The Friends of Freedom Jon Wentworth Arabia Russia Austria Pruth Sevastopol Prussia Nicholas Poland Bomarsund Baltic Crimea Varna Balighik Graeco Guyon Asia France England Charles Napier Soule Madrid
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First Annual Cattle Show and Fair in Stephenson County

Farmers of Stephenson County urged to join the first Cattle Show and Fair organized by the Stephenson County Agricultural Society. Ex-Governor Bebb to deliver the annual address. the event aims to unite towns with specimens of stock grain fruit vegetables and crafts to foster a persistent agricultural community.

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Freeport Journal Farmers of Stephenson Counnty Stephenson County Agricultural Society Stephenson County Bebb
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Minnesota travel narrative from St Paul to St Anthony Falls

Correspondence from Freeport notes a journey from St Paul to St Anthony Falls via upper and lower town roads, describing prairie and timber sections, views at Chevers town, and the Falls scenery. It highlights the St Anthony Express, local politics, the island and bridges, Fort Snelling, Minnehaha Falls, and the growing cityscape including Menomonoplis, the county seat, and Minnesota’s capital. The piece praises the region, climate, and farming, and closes with notices of political figures and local events.

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St. Pann St. Paul Falla Ie Falls Naif Pan Lean Chevers Town St. Anthony City St. Anthony Maine New England Minnesota Menacopolis Hennipen County Wise Tree Fort Snelling Rock River Minneapolis Niagara Fort Huag City Frank Richard
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Universalist Convention Organizes in Philadelphia 1884

The United States Universalist Convention met at Lombard Street church Philadelphia on September 20 1884 electing Rev Gordon F Mason as moderator Rev A R Abbott as stated clerk and Richard Eddy as assistant Delegates from several states attended The afternoon session heard state reports and constitution discussions The next General Convention planned for Middletown Connecticut in September 1885 with Rev Sawyer of New York chosen to preach on the occasion

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United States Universalist Convention Philadelphia General Convention of Universatist of United States Lumbard Street Gordon F. Mason Pennsylvania A. R. Abbott Rhode Island Richard Eddy New York Maine New Stampshire Vermont Connecticut Rhodo Island Massachusetts New Jersey Poureslvania Ohio Indiana Liinoia Maryland Musical Fund Heal Universalist Convention Busitosa Congress Roy Flanders Baltimore South Middletown Conn Sawyer
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Savannah Sailor Injured After Cannons Fire At Steamer

In Savannah on Sept 23 five cannons fired at the U S 8 steamer Walker bound to Jacksonville. A cannonball hit a cabin injuring a waiter. Officials say the act aimed to prevent landing due to the ship departing an infected city. In Washington also on Sept 23 news says Nashville reports a U S court convention involving William Mc Moore in a Revolution Pension case.

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Savannah U. 8 Walker Jacksonville Florida Washington Nashville U. S Wm. Mc Moore Revolution
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Vast Yellow Fever Rumors and Fire Engine Trials Abroad

New Orleans reports ongoing Yellow Fever ravages with questionable details. Schuyler reportedly fled to Europe as a warrant is issued. New York sees ships depart with substantial specie. A Bishop Wainwright funeral proceeds at Trinity Church. Philadelphia notes a railroad president challenging a city editor. Hartford hosts an engines trial with prizes. Pacific Co. of Chicopee wins first, Holyoke and Northampton take others. Local fire companies prepare for later contests.

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New York St. Louis Glasgow Wainwright Trinity Church Hartford Pacific Company Chicopee Massachusetts Holyke Company No. 1 Holyoke Deluge No Northampton Williamsburg Tomorow
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New York Tribune Notes Whig Nominations and Obits

The New York Tribune reviews the Whig State ticket with Clark allied to Seward factions and Raymond seen as a capable Liv Governor pick. It recalls W W Layton’s death in Cleveland aged seventy, his Saratoga birth, long Congress tenure, and early support for Madison and Monroe. It notes his clash with Jacksonians and final years in Cleveland.

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