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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1858
Page
1
Governor William H. Bissell urges statewide observance of a Thanksgiving Day on November 25 next. He calls for the suspension of worldly business, forgiveness among citizens, and prayer of gratitude for the year’s manifold blessings. Signed Smuxortino October 20 1858.
A historic reflection on Abraham Lincoln's Freeport principles and the enduring conflict between free labor and slavery. The article lauds Lincoln as an honest, clear headed statesman who champions equal rights and constitutional democracy while warning that the nation faces a crossroads where either freedom or servitude must prevail.
The Aurora Republican faces edits amid rumors of anti Republican tilt while John Wilson steps down as land commissioner. Fraud news hits New York brokers tied to a bogus bank and a Brooklyn counterfeit ring. Fort Wayne safes opened with false keys. $20,000 stolen. Tea tax talks heated. treasury figures show modest gains. Slavery ban acts advance in Nebraska. Milwaukee Chicago merchants shorten winter hours. Tornadoes in East Mississippi claim lives. Southern Confederacy sentiment rises as Atlantic telegraph plans emerge.
A proposal to borrow 9000 fell to an overwhelming defeat after critics argued the election was poorly publicized. City officials faced calls to publish clear, full notices detailing needs, uses, and bond conditions before any future vote.
The piece attacks Douglas and his supporters over a legislature partisan issue and unfair state apportionment favoring Egypt. It argues a minority will elect the majority, while noting a new recruit from Republicans, Parks, joins Douglasian ranks after a failed coroner bid.
From West Baltimore camp meeting notes a Miami Conference resolution denounces crinoline as incompatible with clerical vocation. The piece ridicules the stance as old fogyism and urges women to wear what they please, while voices caution against insincere belief in spirit mediums and urge self-reliance.
A 1958 reader letter from Packtoat argues county Board of Supervisors should publish full financials and expenditures in addition to open proceedings. The piece notes historical election vote patterns and urges transparent reporting of county finances beyond minimal published records.
The Washington Union lists next Congress members and party loyalties. Republicans 104 elected, Anti-Lecompton Democrats 12, Americans 84. 86 more to elect. Current Democrats 66, Anti-Lecomptonites 1, Americans 12, Republicans 7. Possible gains: Connecticut 2, New Hampshire 3, Minnesota 2, Rhode Island 2, Wisconsin 3. Republicans could reach 112 or 113 with further alignments. Anti-Lecompton balance remains pivotal for Speaker and committees.
Charleston notices from Coles County Illinois dated September 2 1849 praise Sloan ointment and condition powders and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as cures for digestive ills and weakness. They promote Wey know how easily audeoreaphy the Balssia cures disease with testimonials and offer prices and druggist sales.
Warostenay Noux reports rough road conditions lowering market activity. Dressed hogs sell at 350 to 450 dollars, live hogs around 850, beef live around 640, dressed near 6.92 per pound. Grain and provisions prices shown, with wheat inspections strict and damp wheat rejected. Sugar, flour, butter and other groceries listed with assorted per unit costs.
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