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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1871
Page
2
For Mayor Charles I Knapp. For Alderman First Ward UW Pivkin. For Alderman Second Ward Rc Gatliee. For Alderman Third Ward Herman Hankers.
Town Clerk and Commissioner of Highways races appear in a local election slate listing R V W Ankeny as town clerk candidate and W Meier as highway commissioner candidate. Voters are urged to note official filings and candidacy details.
Voters from Florence town convene at May's School in the afternoon to nominate candidates for local offices. Caucus opens at 1 hour and 30 minutes past the hour under Woods Oralam as Committeeman.
The message cites Wendell Phillips warning Democrats about disaster predictions for Republicans and questions whether Democrats are repeating a shared error. It notes the quote as historical political commentary and reflects on party alignment and rhetorical tactics.
A historical statement notes that twelve companies were ordered to go to Kentucky and beyond. In response to South Carolina Attorney General's request, it was affirmed that ten regiments could be sent to South Carolina if required. The passage stresses prompt energetic action as key to peace in the South.
A surge of Democratic papers nominate Senator Sumner, signaling despair at electing a standard Democrat. The trend questions the party’s path, with occasional mentions of Senator Trumbull and questions about Vallandigham Pendleton and Frank Blair, implying a possible move toward the Republican ticket.
The Tuscola Journal reports Sheriff Cooper of Douglas County NL fled with between ten and fifteen thousand dollars in cash. About five to six thousand came from taxes collected in Dony bon township. A forged collector's bond was found, with a erased name replaced after approval by Supervisor Chandler. Cooper, a Democrat, was the first such sheriff elected for the party in six years.
Governor Clayton loses impeachment leverage as Lieut. Gov. Johnson resigns to become Secretary of State and Senator Hadley is elected President of the Senate and ex officio lieutenant governor. The party rift appears closed, and Clayton reconsiders his bid for the U S Senate, with Hadley succeeding him as governor.
The President urged Congress to pass emergency legislation to secure life liberty and property as local authorities fail in some states. Governor Holden of North Carolina was impeached and deposed, with the Ku Klux Klan rising amid Democratic power, while partisan blame and calls to focus on suppressing the Klan dominated debate.
A wartime rebel Gen. Kershaw of South Carolina reportedly told Joy Scott that South Carolina’s troubles could be cured only by carpetbaggers and scalawags leaving the state. He allegedly felt the same during the war, and criticized ongoing unrest tied to Ku Klux activities.
The piece condemns Democratic papers for their long pursuit of Senator Sumner and notes satisfaction that he is now seen as a pure and foremost American statesman. It recalls Sumner leading a wartime delegation to the Executive Mansion to urge President Lincoln to dismiss Secretary of State Seward.
The Columbus Journal argues against dethroning Grant for Sumner's displeasure. It mocks a critic claiming Grant has done as much as Sumner, noting Grant's lectures at 250 dollars a night and comparing battles to the provocations of being caned by Bully Books, asking if such sacrifices match Grant's.
Readers are urged to note President Grant's proclamation on the Ku Klux troubles in the South. The piece argues that Southern states deny equal protection under the law and demand congressional action to empower the President to enforce the 14th Amendment with prompt, decisive measures against the Ku Klux Klan.
The Freeport Journal urges readers to vote in the spring election next Tuesday to fill the offices of Supervisor, Township Assessor and Collector, and Town Clerk. It emphasizes the importance of capable, honest officers who manage township records, property listings for taxes, and aid the county, urging citizens to fulfill their duty and elect men who will faithfully serve the township and county.
A veteran mariner notes a belittling view of sea life, saying one can “get as tight as you please every day” yet warns that the voyage itself culture-shock, muttered among sailors, reveals the perils of routine and the toll of sea sickness.
The proclamation orders the unlawful combination in South Carolina to disperse within twenty days, citing U.S. Constitution and laws. It notes the South Carolina legislature’s absence, federal force may be used to protect life and property and enforce laws. Governor Alcorn’s alleged aims and lack of militia action are described.
Delegates gathered in the Circuit Court room Freeport on March 27 1871 with C M Shaffer elected Chairman and C C Shuler and S D Atkins as Secretaries. The Credentials report named delegates by ward and a mayor candidate C I Knapp was nominated by acclamation. Balloting produced lists for city and town posts and officials. Gen Ankeny and W A Stevens served as tellers before adjournment.
Washington reports that Colonel Higgins of Aberdeen Mississippi, an Assistant United States Assessor of Internal Revenue, was seized and horsewhipped while making district assessments in Monroe County and ordered to leave the country. He has met with Commissioner Pleasanton and Secretary Boutwell and received assurances of protection. Schools are said to be breaking up, with teachers seeking protection in Aberdeen. Other officers are ordered to depart under threat. Citizens express strong dissatisfaction with Governor Alcorn for not protecting Northern officials and for patronage politics. The Lieutenant Governor is described as a Northern man.
The Illinois Senate and House struggle with absenteeism hampering business. March 20 saw 105 in the House and failed votes on Supreme Court terms and emergency measures while railroad bills dominated debate. The following days featured votes on Justices of the Peace, city liquor licensing questions, and a visit to Peoria with a large delegation and public events.
The piece details a Democratic gathering last Saturday night at Hettinger's Stall where Jiv CronkrirEe secured the mayoral nomination. It notes reactions and a general jovial mood, listing the city and township tickets, including Edward L. Cronikyrite as mayor and various officials such as B. Malburn, George Lamb, James Darrah, 4 i. Goodlue, Win M. Wagner Jr., and others. The township slate names Mettinger, J. J. Matburn, HI Meigs, A Alt multiple roles, and district judges for election, with a central committee lineup.
An eloquent temperance lecturer Rev J C Srovdtits delivers a course of lectures at Wilcoxon's Opera House. Srovanton is described as a man of brains and earnest on temperance. Admission is free. audience urged to attend.
Lester from Walton announces selling cheap stock of fashionable dry goods clothing and tailoring wares in Frae Ort. He promises low prices to please customers as farmers begin spring plowing and sowing. Also mentions W J Clark patent on an egg and fruit carrier and T J Howett visiting Forreston for circuit court.
The proprietor Jacob Hart of Whe Mills, later owner of Webster and Rhoades, died in a house fire near the McNioll farm several days ago. The dwelling and its contents were a total loss, only a few escapees reaching safety as flames spread to the roof beneath the chimney. Insurance coverage was noted in Winnesheik.
A curious letter notes Ty, a Badger from Brownsville Texas, who ran for the Legislature thirty nine times without success. The author jokes he will keep running as long as he lives, claiming election would cause him death from the shock of surprise. The piece read like a light jab at the Democratic mayoral hopeful Cronkite.
The article lists numerous Masonry officers and officials from multiple Scottish Rite chapters and includes a note that the Freeport Chapter by Croix will hold its election on April 4th. The fragment preserves names such as Prentice, Gronkrite, Lemon, Northey, Waddell, McKim, McCall, Thompson, and Rowell among others.
Fragmentary text references Roc 2p Van Winkle town and a held out individual. Key details and entities are incomplete, hindering precise identification of people, places, or events.
Public school examinations in progress with strong attendance by patrons. Today lower school exams will be held in the High School Building on Change Street, followed by high school exams tomorrow and the next day. Pupils and teachers are praised for creditable work and the city’s schools upheld in splendid condition.
The Freeport Lyceum reopened with J A Williams presiding as chair and a debated question on dancing as moral, poorly argued. The audience voted negative, and the society adjourned with members feeling benefited during the past winter and awaiting the next call.
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