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Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1882
Page
2
New advertisements show Fred Flachtemeier Martte Works and Charaberlin the Hatter with other firms Shay Bros Kocerass McMath & Cn and Ain Compound.
A special offer enables a one-year subscription pairing of Erebport Republican and Chicago Weekly Herald. This unusual arrangement promises both papers under a unified, limited-time deal, appealing to readers seeking broad local and national coverage.
Advertises a combined offer for $2.00 featuring the Chicago Weekly Herald edited by Mon. Frank W. Palmer and the Freeport Republican as the youngest and best paper in the county. Includes a bonus horse book by Dr. Kendall for in advance yearly subscribers.
The Freeport Republican and the Chicago Journal advertise a one year subscription for 2.25 dollars, pitched as reliable and newsy by editor Andrew Shuman, promising steady, scandal-free content.
The damage by storm and flood throughout Southern and Central Thai nes is very great, aggregating hundreds of thousands of dollars, the railroads and the farmers being the chief suf ferers.
The apportionment bill passed the Senate Tuesday exactly as sent from the House, with no opposing vote. This unanimous approval in both chambers is described as a highly significant and encouraging development in Congress.
On Monday February 27 the two Houses will assemble in the Hall of Representatives to honor the late President. James G. Blaine will deliver the principal address in what is billed as the grandest oratorical effort of his life.
A committee of ex Confederates in Cincinnati and area presented a memorial to Mrs Garfield on Wednesday. The brief address pledged the tribute reflected by all old soldiers of the South to the late President’s sterling worth.
The Governor on Wednesday called special elections in the Tenth Twelfth and Forty third Senatorial Districts to fill vacancies caused by the deaths of Mesara Joseph Moore of Jo Daviess John H White of Opie and Tilman Roger of Marion. Elections set for March 21 with a possible special legislative session to follow shortly after.
Hon H C Burchard directs that a punched or mutilated coin, even if holes are filled with the same metal, is not bullion thereafter. This ruling undermines a business some jewelers near large cities have built on repairing coins.
Indiana political scene sees Republican prospects damaged as temperance activists discuss backing a separate ticket. The move signals a renewed effort to repeat past attempts at splitting the vote and influencing the campaign landscape.
A political note arguing for temperance by placing state governance under Democratic control. It criticizes past experiments as failing and asserts a need for party-led reform to advance temperance goals.
The President tells a New York congressman that the Senatorial contest is over after the Miller and Lapham victory. He recalls his stance as a Stalwart Republican, and urges not to mention the contest again while noting Skinner’s win secured his desired appointment.
The House Committee on Territories favors admitting Dakota to statehood and creating a northern Dakota Territory. Proposals name Garfield as a potential territory name, with the line at the forty sixth parallel. Also details General Sherman’s West tour and Illinois Representative Hawk’s canal amendment to protect water-power investments, proposing a three member damages commission.
The apportionment bill sets membership at 325 and passes the House unanimously, likely to win Senate approval. Illinois gains one additional seat, from nineteen to twenty, with provision for election at large as in General Logan’s postwar election. The piece criticizes Governor Cullom’s possible special session to redraw districts and notes a Chicago Tribune plan to re district the state.
The Fifth District's composition is debated with JoDaviess Stephenson Carroll and changes proposed to include Winnebago Boone McHenry Lake. Census data show Illinois industry expanding, with population growth, agriculture, and manufacturing rising, Chicago poised to rival Philadelphia for production, and cities like Moline Rock Island Rockford Joliet Peoria Springfield fueling a projected industrial value near 400 million dollars.
The Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsylvania Central faced a rate war from Vanderbilt. Now three trunk lines surge toward Chicago with over 65 million dollars in private capital, aiming to outpace the New York Central. The New York, Chicago & St. Louis will run from Buffalo to Cleveland then Chicago, competing with Lake Shore & Michigan Southern. Buffalo links include Erie and canal route as rivals. Boston Hoosac Tunnel & Western progresses toward Hoosac Tunnel, Schenectady, and Syracuse, paralleling the Hudson line to challenge New York Central. A second link, New York West Shore & Buffalo, joins the planned network.
The text outlines parallel new trunk lines and extensions around Buffalo and toward Chicago, with Vanderbilt facing competition from four other routes. It notes Chicago and Atlantic and New York Pittsburg and Chicago connections, plus multiple eastward lines, increasing competition and the likelihood that pooling will fade as tariffs drop.
A collage of editorial excerpts from Utica Herald Indianapolis Journal Pittsburgh Chronicle Springfield Union and Allegany Dispatch reflecting Democratic misfortune Republican strength and cross party commentary. It notes Democratic decline, Butler gubernatorial prospects, and the aging of party veterans with Republicans gaining youth support.
The text argues the Democratic party lacks a strong platform and risks losing intelligent youth to faster campaigns. It discusses Lynch-Chalmers election, calls for a fair divestiture of seating rights, and urges Congress to oppose seating the rival. It cites religious books as evidence of religion’s enduring public pull and notes a Pennsylvania court ruling granting damages for libeling a congressional candidate.
The legislature proposes creating Garfield County by carving thirty two townships from Clark, Taylor, and Chippewa. A southern railroad runs through the new county which has rich soil and timber. Lincoln herald notes cattle shipment by J D Gillett to England netting 24400 dollars. Desa returned with the cattle.
In 1864 Japan paid the United States a large indemnity for losses claimed by citizens. The undistributed amount plus interest totals 1,516,364 dollars. After years of congressional efforts to remit the unexpended fund to Japan, a House bill passed to return the funds, with hope it will quickly clear the Senate.
Reports from state agricultural offices indicate spring is near, with conditions favorable across the state. Farm work is well underway and stock conditioning is progressing, suggesting lower costs to bring stock along.
Farmers cheer the outlook for an early spring with hopes of a bountiful harvest as costs for fuel and related expenses remain a concern after a tough winter. The year’s financial strain and bees expenses weigh on planning, but optimism persists for improved yields.
The article discusses Blaine's appointment as Secretary of State and the promised policy to extend American commerce and protect American interests. It notes general approval, criticizes past conservatism, and argues Britain pursues trade aggressively while the English press denounces the Blaine policy, warning against relying on British guidance for U.S. interests.
Colonel John Hay explains in Cleveland why the Republican party dominates U S politics. He argues young voters shift toward Republicans as each generation becomes eligible, linking the party’s success to its historic battles for Union, banking, internal improvements, and educational progress.
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