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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1860
Page
1
The piece argues the 1860 campaign will be fierce and urges Republicans to publish and share the Weekly Journal. It announces liberal subscription terms in Stephenson County and promises National Convention proceedings and election returns to campaign subscribers. It lists several Republican names and offices as context.
The nomination is described as a voice of working men and laboring classes, presenting Abraham Lincoln as their representative. Under his leadership, the 1880 campaign is portrayed as brilliant and triumphant.
Nominations of Lixcoun and Hawwin are celebrated nationwide with strong Republican confidence in victory. In Pennsylvania Republicans expect a 20,000 majority and compare the Rail Candidate to the 1840 Log Cabin win. “Old Abe” is hailed as the people's man.
The Republican candidate for Vice President Hannibal Hamlin is described with Democratic antecedents. In 1864 he opposed repeal of the Missouri Compromise and has supported the Republican cause vigorously. He serves in the Senate and has been Governor, elected by a 24,000 majority amid a doubtful state.
The Chicago National Republican Convention is described as a historic, harmonious gathering guiding the party to victory. It endorses Honest Old Abe for president with Illinois expected to deliver at least a 5,000 vote majority, surpassing rival Democrats.
The Chicago Convention nominated Abram Lincoln of Illinois for President and we publish his name at our masthead. We originally favored William H. Seward but concede the convention chose Abraham Lincoln as the leading Republican standard bearer for the great contest.
A long Charleston convention scene ends with Abraham Lincoln chosen as the Republican nominee after multiple ballots. New York’s Seward supporters shift to Lincoln. Massachusetts and Wisconsin delegates declare unity for the Ilinois man. The party platform denounces disunion and defends federal authority and homestead policy.
A northern voice praises Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas as the era’s strongest figures, declaring Lincoln the people’s candidate and expressing confidence in victory. The speaker asserts Lincoln’s merit and for Illinois pride, hoping the nation shifts from the Buchanan misrule to Lincoln’s leadership.
The National Republican Convention met in Chicago at noon with thousands gathered near Wigwam. Delegates and editors occupied galleries as Morgan of New York presided and urged unity to oppose slavery expansion and corruption while promoting a constitutional administration.
Godeys Lady's Book and other periodicals are reviewed with prices and highlights. Westminster Review lauded as the best of its class for breadth and thought. The Solo Melodist and Merry's Museum are noted for wide offerings. Our Musical Friend bills a weekly issue with varied pieces and tunes.
A 25 cent bottle of Kennedy's Med ery is praised as a universal cure for pain and digestive ailments. Advertisements cite its efficacy against scrofula, erysipelas, diarrhea, dysentery, and dyspepsia, claiming doctors endorse it and offer refunds if unsatisfied.
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