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Newspaper

Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1858

Page

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Weekly Journal highlights from 1858 Ottawa plan and U.S. woes

The issue notes Ottawa City as the permanent Canadian capital, a New Orleans grand jury rejecting a Filibuster Walker indictment, and a rash of crimes. It covers U.S. political moves, Nebraska capital debates, theater and school fires, a Philadelphia murder trial, stock and land speculation, Mexican civil unrest, and international bond dealings.

New Orleans Walker Douglas

Destructive Chicago fire blamed on incendiary blaze

A major fire in Chicago damaged the lumber yard, a roofing factory, and ten buildings near Market Street. Early observers found inflammable material amid the lumber. authorities suspect an incendiary act and warn of ongoing urban arson by villains.

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Senate Debates Route Bias and Kansas Nebraska Clash

The article describes Senate discussion over railroad routes linking the Atlantic and Pacific and the prominence of a Southern confederacy worry. It covers Minnesota admission with one representative, a tariff investigation committee, and references to the Kansas Nebraska bill, Lecompton Constitution, and Douglas opposition, with remarks on national unity and party stances. The piece notes a rising bank vault figure and general commerce strength amid political contention.

United States Dilinghurst Warren Union Mr. Warren Ife Atlantic Pacific Billinghurst Senate Minnesota Congress Boston Messro Benjamin Stanton Ohio Suydenham Moore John Chunkel Penn Augustus 2. Wright Georgia William Fr. Russell New York Thomastead Mason Erro Cutie Douglas Committee On Foreign Relations House Phelps Jones Lenn Washburne Maine Wilson Clrdss Town Corning N. Y Underwood Groesbeck Gilmore N. C Singleton Miss Farnsworth Phillips Leach Mich Bryant Lexay Scott Cal Nebraskay Kangss Missouri Kansas Leon Stephen A. Douglis Nebraska Stephen A. Douglas

Racine and Mississippi Railroad Directors Elected

At Racine on the 20th inst the Racine and Mississippi Railroad Company elected directors for the coming year. Names include Henry Durand John Cary James Taylor Elisha Raymond and W C Allen among others. Officers chosen were Henry Durand president Win C Allen vice president A J Redburn secretary and Win M Verrine treasurer.

Stnckholters Racine and Mississippi Railroad Company Racine Racine County Henry &. Dutard John W. Cary Sane Taylor Elisha Raymond Walworth County Wm. C. Allen Rock County L. G. Fristie W. T. Goot Hue Stephenson County Chancellor Martin B. Dornblazer Carroll County John Rinewalt Daniel P. Hott Emmanuel Stover Ward T. Miler Menry & Durand Win C. Allen A. J. Redburn Treaurer Verrine Racine Daily Journal Wal Freeport Mississippi Michigan Grand Haven Detroit John & Rinmert W. 8. Gray B. Dorabieser Mechanicx George Parinton Ev Buloit Maxsrs. Emmert, Gray and Dornblazer Xoan Xcrip Racine & Mississippi Railroad Company Ixouma Benit Suaurad

Proclamation for Sale of Public Land in Iowa and War Plans

The President issues a proclamation to sell a vast amount of Iowa public land in June at state land offices including sites near railroad lines. The New York Assembly remains unorganized and several American members withhold support for both parties pending payoffs. The War Department plans to send Lieut. Gen. Scott to the Pacific coast to organize forces against Mormons in the area.

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Useless Notices and Craze Over Cures from Bragaw

A contaminated column mocks public faith in popular American remedies and applauds the Cherry Pectoral and Lavigorator by De J G Ayer and Sanford. It extols family use claims, touts relief from liver complaint and dyspepsia, warns of overstatement, and notes a December “Dec. 1” date fragment amid the jumbled chatter.

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