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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1881
Page
2
An old notice announces subscription terms for the Freeport Republican with offers for new and renewing subscribers. Pay for one year in advance and receive one year free, starting January 1, 1882, extending to January 1, 1883 for new and renewing customers.
Rates shown for the Freeport Republican combined with many periodicals including Chicago Weekly Herald Weekly Intercean Western Farmer Journal Harper's Young People and Godey's Lady's Book among others. The list shows various prices and affiliations with multiple publications and outlets.
A 19th century advertisement promises farmers who pay $1.50 in advance will receive the Western Farmer gratis and get the Free**** and Kendall's Horse Book as extras. The note touts the magazine as rich in agricultural articles and news and urges advance payment for all farmer subscribers.
The Pontiac Sentinel notes that many Ohio and other newspapers are pledged to John A. Logue as the Republican Presidential candidate in 1884. The remark reflects a partisan spread and early support among press outlets. The item highlights early candidate backing.
Doctor W. B. Caldwell of Freeport and John B. Taylor of Freeport’s Second National Bank, with Congressman Hawk, toured Washington City and met President Arthur at the White House. Senator Tugalls explains Plymouth Rock fragment gift to Kansas Historical Society, recounting his 1804 Plymouth visit and polished piece in a ring.
Hon Horatio C Burchard directs an examination of United States Mint accounts from July 1 1878 to June 30 1881 to determine the exact cost of silver purchased by the Government and profits on silver coinage for three fiscal years. Reported profits total 7 752 210 54 with prior profits on hand at the mints July 1 1876 amounting to 424 725 47 and 4 500 20
Profits on trade dollars and surplus total 10,181,496.31 with 8,774,374.81 deposited in the Treasury, 221,124.78 for expenses of distribution, and 84,361.29 for wastages and losses by sale of sweeps. The balance as of July 1 stood at 81,101,645.48 after a June 30 count. Thursday last marked his first reception of visitors in the White House with rapid processing and a full business desk. Recipients included Representatives Russell Van Voorhis Speer Hawk Butterworth Burrows Belford Pettigrew McCook and Senators Miller Harrison Joyalls Garland Walker Teller and George ex Senator Mitchell. Also present were ex-Representative Lynch of Mississippi, George Myers of Philadelphia, Col W F Anderson of North Carolina, and B F McFillin of Philadelphia.
The article defends Congressman Hawk against disappointed office seekers. It notes he is well regarded in Washington, influential with fellow members and department heads, starting his second term and expected to gain influence and usefulness. It compares him to Mr. Washburne and predicts steady advancement.
President Arthur advocates reform focusing on practical experience and efficiency for government clerks. He argues scholastic training is less vital than common sense, industry, attention, and knowledge gained through work. A smart older applicant who valued experience over book learning becomes a successful railway postal clerk.
The ablest advocates of silver coinage in 1878 have become most eager to end coinage. Judge Kelley announced his change after Europe trip. Mint Director Burchard urges discontinuance. some commissioners at the International Conference are believed to share the view. Walker and Horton, prominent bi metal writers, also back it.
The article notes the first Paris Conference failure and ongoing bimetallic debate led by M Cernuschi. It discusses rail rate cuts amid grain transport competition to Liverpool and Mississippi River improvements aiding Western farmers. It then profiles Hon John W Forney born 1817, a printer’s apprentice turned editor, longtime Democratic politician, and influential Philadelphia journalist with a career spanning Clerk of the House, editor roles, and Senate secretaryship.
The piece warns that busy country travelers, though wary of sharpers seen in city streets and riverboats, often trust politely dressed strangers who claim familiarity with their kin. It notes how confidence tricks target respectable rural gentlemen upon urban arrival.
An article notes respectable elders may be duped by clever male or female swindlers in cities. It jokes that such men should employ a vigilant young helper and avoid drafts on country banks. It claims Frapront Repun LIGAN and Freewort Rxevati OAN subscribers won’t fall for these scams.
A historical critique argues Republicans failed to curb polygamy and Mormon influence across Utah and western territories. It contends federal laws against polygamy exist but are ineffective due to Mormon juries, urging Congress to rethink enforcement and the jury system to suppress Mormonism nationwide.
In Washington on December 7 the government rebutted claims of a hereditary insanity in Luther Guiteau. Old Freeport settlers testified to counter Mr North and Mr Amerling, underscoring how eccentric opinions prompt accusations of craziness. The day highlighted the public’s tendency to link crime with familial insanity.
Ten Freeport citizens including a state senator and a county attorney testified Luther W Guiteau showed no signs of mental illness and led a respected life. They described him as intelligent, well informed, and public spirited with a long record in schools and local affairs. The defense argued for inherited insanity, but the witnesses rejected it, and General Sherman appeared to confirm Guiteau's letter and jail security.
The annual Mint Report by Director Burchard highlights domestic production of precious metals at 73.5 million dollars with 36.5 million in gold and 37 million in silver, noting a silver value rise and worldwide outputs totaling 707.0 million in gold and 87.5 million in silver for 1880. It shows the US providing about one third of gold and 43 percent of silver, and estimates US consumption at 11 million in gold and 6 million in silver, totaling 17 million annually.
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