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Newspaper

Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1856

Page

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Great Webster and Banks Debate in Senate Fallout

In a heated exchange the House of Representatives faces paralysis amid fears over a presiding officer vote favored by a small margin. Webster-like principles and anti extension of slavery arguments echo as Banks and Republicans clash over unity. Separately, Manny & Co. win a pivotal Reaper patent ruling and an agricultural output estimate signals strong U.S. farming prospects, while a Kentucky slave stampede ends in arrests and violence at moon sale.

Cincinnati Kentucky Ofiobs Pati Io Hinro Ceepped

Racine Road booster claims rail link will transform Freeport

In Freeport a heated discussion embraces a Racine Road plan. Proponents argue the railway will lift the county by 25 percent property value, create a Freeport railroad center, and open grain and lumber shipments to Gulf and lakes ports. Critics question rushed licensing and decry liquor ordinance bypass.

Coalition proposal and slave issue in Washington news

Washington Union and Douglas Democracy are urged toward a coalition of Southern and Nebraska Democrats. The piece blasts both major parties for pro sl aviery platforms, warns of race exclusion, and cites slave escapes as evidence of American slavery's horrors amid rumors of war and peace.

Washington Washington Union Douglas Democracy K, N's Nebraskals Congress Dumaguguus Data Coalition Nebraska Democrats Wade Loase Banke Kentucky Cellence Amattea Otyrn Europe

Rabid dog sightings scare locality after multiple bites

Mud Dugas reports several dogs killed in the vicinity resembling rabies. One killed south of Yellow Crack near S Bakar after biting S Bakar’s dog and cattle were also affected. Another dog belonging to John Ronan was killed in the city, with additional dogs bitten and at large. Citizens urged to take care as careless mistakes can lead to severe outcomes.

Yellow Crack S. Bakar Mr. B John Ronan

Assault on Greeley in Washington details unclear

An article reports on an attack near the Capital as Horavo Greeley leaves the city. The assailant from Arkansas, Rust, struck Greeley multiple times and followed toward the National States with further blows. The incident relates to ongoing political tensions and a House debate over Speakership candidates.

Greevley Washington Dan Horavo Greeley P. M Rust Arkansas

Message on Kansas policy stirs party support in Congress

The text discusses Piers pushing a message to Congress and the country praising a policy shift on Kansas. It critiques Emigration from Massachusetts and the handling of colored persons held to service, praising unionist unity and urging leaders to confront the Slave Power. The Chicago Tribune commentary urges national restraint and bold action to defend rights, urging reconciliation, cooperation, and strong leadership across parties.

Piers Ints Congress Kansas Ilo Magenchusetts Bernicidus Chicago Tribune Freeman Republic

Washington advices show no Speaker yet in Congress

From Washington comes uniform talk of no Speaker as Congress stalls. Changes occur as Richardson withdraws and Orr of South Carolina is his replacement. Banks’ removal is urged, anti Nebraska members stand by him, and a letter from E. B. Washburne explains district support for Banks amid the Kansas Nebraska conflict.

Washington Congress Richardson Orr South Carolina S*aller Banks United Preomon North Dowbé Union Wasusersa House of Representatives Jersey City Tamplat Ho Dong E. B. Washburne

Fiativond Meetings On Racine & Mississippi Railroad Plan

A January 24 meeting at the Court House in Beloit discussed consolidating the Racine & Mississippi Railroad with the Savanna Branch to reach Freeport and the Mississippi. M. Strong of Racine outlined progress, funding via real estate-backed stock, and the route advantages including Racine harbor, Beloit lumber, and a shorter Chicago connection. The group urged stock subscriptions and noted bonds from Racine City totaling 300,000 to aid construction within estimated 25,000 per mile costs.

Strong Savanna Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Galena Michigan Chicago Freeport Losa Court House Racine & Mississippi Railroad Beloit Jasio8 Mitchell Bay T. J. ‘Purenor Mndo Savanna Branch Railroad Racine & Mississippi Road M. M. Strong Racine Lake Chicago & Burlington Milwaukie Wisconsin Chisago Ilinois Racing Ravine Janesville Ravine Chicago, St. Paul & Pon du Line Buloit Fréeport Janeaville Madison Milwaukee Detroit Grand Haven New York Dubuque Burlington Roar Ann Loa Racine City Bolvit Louis F. Burrell Sourotary

Democrats and Richardson Sparkling in Political Skirmish

The Washington Sentinel redefines party loyalty by stating no Democrat should vote against Richardson. A Louisville Journal sketch portrays Richardson of Illinois as a contentious figure, accusing him of heavy swearing and blasphemy while noting administration support and the unresolved Speakership fight.

The Washington Sentinel Richardson Louisville Journal Ilinois Kansas Tras Congress

Track crews near Delavan limit lines at 2 miles apart

Workmen advancing toward Dalavan from Racing along iron bands expect to cross the borderline if weather permits. Last Monday they stood within two miles of Delavan and planned to rough the point before post Saturday night. Racine Ady.

Racing Dalavan Niles of Delavan Racine Ady

Giddings lecture condemns slavery as national abomination

Correspondence notes the second lecture by Giddings in Washington, exposing slavery as a global vice and urging republican principles. It cites abolitionist examples from Russia and the Ottoman Empire, recounts slave cruelties, and argues that oppression invokes inevitable retribution, with calls for liberty for all.

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Washington notes in Congress and rumors at the Borh

Washington reports detail William Bigler taking seat as senator from Pennsylvania and a push to elect a printer. Cass speaks on Central America while a Speaker election by plurality is tabled. Rumors about an England mission and backroom finance disturb brokers amid per diem debts and Treasury concerns.

Washington Wm. Bigler Sanntor Pennsylvania Fitzpatrick Cass House Loiter Wheeler Thorn England Senate Central America National Intelligencer Chas Maria Glenshoiner Sha Democrats and Amudeans Vdomerats Orr Holr Amorigury Congress

Lecture praise for Sima Mawdata and B O Layler Ray

The Young Men's Association heard a lecture titled Head vs Hands by Sima Mawdata, praised for its vivid diction and imagination though noted for lacking logic. Mr. Taylor, a cultivated speaker, was favorably reported for his lecture tone and broad schedule of appointments across the state.

Ollie B.O. Layler Ray Chiengs Young Men's Association Benson Mr. Taylor Gong Taylor Ihometica

Odd Fellows Festival In Freeport Planned With Supper Speeches

A tout card invites Freeport to an Odd Fellows Festival hosted by Excelsior Lodge No 30. The event on a Wednesday evening promises supper speeches music and dancing with arrangements complete and expectations of a magnificent mobtival based on the organizers and preparations.

Odd+Fellows Excelsior Lodge Freeport

Amusements in Plymouth Hall and Phoenix Hall

Amusements feature Harris mirror of intemperance exhibits on Tos day and Wednesday at Plymouth Hall with a reformist lecture by Dr B M Lawrane. A Doline story lecture accompanies the program with instrumental and vocal music. Lin Gnaxp Custatay, a noted lecturer and comedian, performed at Phoenix Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, delivering lively vocal humor and notable talent.

Harris Plymouth Hall B. M. Lawranes Doline Story Lin Gnaxp Custatay Pheonix Hall

Colored lecturer to speak on Slavery at Court House

11 FF Douglas, editor of the Provincial Freeman in Chattam, Canada, will lecture at the Court House on Friday evening next on the subject of Slavery. He has lectured with success in several towns and cities in the interior of our State. He looks and speaks like a man of talent and his lecture will doubtless be interesting. Let him have a full house.

Pabliel Webster Fianke House of Ney Rezentatives Hanks Basily Republican Party Webster New Mexico Utah Plymouth Rock Bunker New Mesivo Tam Mr. Webster Banks Democratic Party Nero Banks Danial Webster Allermon Maine Bartout Clark Mussa Chies Douglas Freeman Chattam Canada Court House

Lectures by Prof Gatchell to Begin at Plymouth Mall

A six lecture course by Prof. Gatchell starts this Thursday evening at Plymouth Mall. The subject is of great community interest and the lectures are presented as highly accessible with tickets priced at 1.00. Tickets available at Norton's or from Dr Stornos.

Gatchell Plymouth Mall Plymouth Hall Norton’s Dr. Stornos

Orange Orange Plants Advertised For Fencing Timber Substitute

Advert appears for 150 000 orange plants by D C Feeley and Mr Kacloy. Claims the plants are thrifty durable and cheap, superior as timber substitute for fencing. Readers urged to buy from Feeley and Kacloy with reasonable terms.

D. C. Feeley Sulu Planta Kacloy

New Publications Horticultronist January issues praised

A historic review lauds The Horticultronist January as a valuable monthly for gardeners and nurserymen. It highlights content on fruit, vegetables, flowers, greenhouses, and landscape planning, noting its lengthy 600 page format with engravings. Subscriptions listed at $20 a year, agents in Philadelphia and New York.

Robert Pournall Smith Mirner Philadelphia Fay Carlton & Phillips New Yorke Bingto Isomo Avery Oh

Annual Racino Meeting Notes and Director Elections

At the annual meeting held on December 16 the board and officers discussed the racino project. Directors for the ensuing term, including John Strong and Marelal M. Sote, were unanimously approved along with several named participants.

Tha Raciog Woderaday Honey Durand Rouben

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