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Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1859

Page

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Republicans of Stephenson County Nominate Local Ticket

A rainy county convention filled the court house as Republicans selected Dr. W. S. Gray for Treasurer, M. C. Beachann for School Commissioner, C. I. Desuay for County Surveyor, and E. Dunham for County Surveyor. They endorsed education, fiscal integrity, and free labor principles with resolutions pledging support for 1860 Republican aims and a strong central committee.

Republican Party Court House Davis W. 5. Gray Silver Creek Hint Chay H.C. Borenano Burchard Monroe Wisconsin Stephenson County Board of Supervisors Freeman C. T. Desuay Dornblazer Pola Republictunnn Stephenson Cay Iven Fred Strockey Waa Minnesota Hteader Suphenson Ohio Pennsylyquia Muntiay Cigh P.M J. W. Snarraay Central Committee Rasch Chaxawas Buckeye J. F. Brace Freeport R. J. Grttemy James Flansborg Ff Ankeny Lysiah Clingman A. Cary Rock Run O. P. Watzard Geo. Osterhout Walter Burgess Pidott John Swangey Minard Jabez Dibble Blackely Rent Ji. F. Baird W. T.spencer Rosenstell J. O. Cutler Lancaster Qgeo Reiteell Erin J. JK. Leigh T. WE. Kaufman Florence John Q. Adams J. F. Ankeny T. C. Gallis Lovran Samuel Hays Geo. Devore Henry §. Buckley R. Tl. Gerremy B. F. Buack F.C. Ing Monatio C. Beachann M. Bailey C. "I. Dex Ws. O. Saxton Mr. Dunham John Burrell Win Young F- Baird

Ohio and Pennsylvania sweep Republican victories in midterm election

A summary of recent state ballots shows Republican triumphs across Ohio Pennsylvania Iowa and Minnesota with full party tickets and legislatures shifting to GOP control. Voter mood rejects Douglas and his popular sovereignty stance as Republican candidates secure Senate seats and solid margins. Indiana reports gains in county offices.

Douglan Tn Chid Ty Town Minnesota Pennsylvania Douglas Cole W. Tx Indiana

Teapot Tempest at Harper's Ferry and Captain Brown

Telegraph dispatches describe a slave insurrection scare at Harper's Ferry led by Capt Ossawatamie Brown and about 21 conspirators who seized the armory. Federal troops quelled the raid. 16 of 22 rebels were killed, including Brown and his son, with the nation assured of safety despite the panic and rumors of civil war.

Harper's Ferry Virginia Maryland Brown Ossawatamie Brown Kansas United States

Notes on the Way Desi Junsonx Toured Illinois Rail Landmarks

Desi Junsonx recounts travel from Freeport through five fertile regions via rail and river. He praises the Illinois Central Railroad for smooth roads, attentive staff, and fueling houses, noting Mendota Aurora Fox River scenery and Aurora as a growing business point. He plans to revisit western towns and cities, regretful for not yet seeing them.

Desi Junsonx Freeport Illinoia Central Railroad Mendota Burlington Aurora Fox River New Yorker Menduta Loguin Pens

From Indiana to Cincinnati and Butler County Fair

The narrator travels by the Indianapolis and Cincinnati road to Cincinnati and Hamilton, noting fine forests and vineyards by the river, higher city prices, and a bustling market. He describes Cincinnati’s growth, the Miami Valley ride, and a large Butler County Agricultural Fair with impressive stock, grain, fruit, and floral displays. A tent dance for ten cents delights attendees, and decorated arts and crafts showcase mottoes and tints of beauty, utility, and industry. The writer praises county spirit and plans to write again.

Indianapolis Cincinnati Queen City Ohio Lawrenceburgh Miami Valley Hamilton America Chicago Butler County

ARTICLES DEFENDED FHON LAST WEEK

Auraria Sept 22 1859 reports progress in western towns around Jefferson and the South Platte basin with mines yielding large returns. A Golden City delegate race and a Rockford Fair are noted. agricultural shows feature prize-winning machines and produce and a vivid fairgrounds view.

Auraria Ens. Joorvat Jefferson South Platte Basin

Mountain life voices on irrigation agriculture in gold fields

H I McAFER criticizes rival bands of miners and supporters of mountain life, urging support for irrigation to unlock mineral wealth. He argues irrigation will transform infertile land into productive agriculture, expanding sustenance for a large population while gold revenue funds the effort.

McAfer

LATER FROM EUROPE PROMISES TENSE POLITICAL CLIMATE

The U S Minister to France Mr Mason has died of apoplexy and French China expedition preparations are suspended with signs France may back down. Widespread unease surrounds Austria Sardinia and the peace. Garibaldi is welcomed in Bologna and calls Italians to arms while Palermo reports a revolutionary movement.

Europe Mason U. S France China Austria Sardinia Italy Garibaldi Bologne Palermo

German Papers Highlight Public Fund Silence

The Journal denounces the Board of Supervisors for not publishing proceedings in German papers and condemns the Bulletin for misrepresentation. The piece asserts the facts speak for themselves and that German readers appreciate the action.

Board of Supervisors Bulletin

Rumor on Premium for Steam Man Denied

A report claimed the Premium for the best Steam Man, to be awarded by the Executive Committee of the State Society, was withdrawn. Officials deny this. Fawkes still can win if he demonstrates at the three line points specified in the resolution. Also noted are a prize fight near Buffalo and the California Senator Broderick’s duel death, plus a hog-beast sighting near Dunleith and a second creature killed near Helena.

Rockford Daily News T. D. Robertson Robertson Penniman Winnebago Hlorder W.J. Marshall W. R. Fairburn Sidott Pat Francis Sallisbury Ridott W. A. Hawkins Martin Black Hawk State Society Fawkes Prairie Harmer Broderick Ellen California Broderick Terry

Receipts at the Rockford Fair

Receipts at the Rockford Fair totaled over 2600 dollars.

Rockford Fair

Metal Ware House boosts Chicago trade of metals

The Metal Ware house operated by Tos. S. Dickerson at 45 Wabash Avenue has seen steady growth since opening. It imports and sells Tin Plate, Sheet Iron, Zinc and Copper, promising low prices to buyers in a booming city.

Tos. S. Dickerson Wabash Avenue Chicago Journal

Corn and Provisions Auctioned at Local Market

Fragmented OCR lists various farm staples and goods including corn oats rye potatoes and apples. Mentions purchasers and vendors with scattered names and brands. Indicates a market sale or stock update from a rural community earnings and goods traded.

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