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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1859
Page
1
A 1860 era call to voters urges Republicans to turn out in force, visit neighbors to accompany them to the polls, and emphasize a full vote as a step toward a great campaign, warning against stay-at-homes and stressing civic duty.
The passage lauds Col Baker’s oration over the murdered Senator Broderick as an early and remarkable effort. It praises its eloquence and practical truths, noting Broderick’s memory remains alive in the grave.
The Regency is closed by Shannon amid a Democratic Convention scene where Baker is snubbed and candidates appear weak. The atmosphere suggests low energy and limited support for leading figures.
A Democrat convention in Rock Run on a Saturday devolved into factional fighting as Regency leaders pressed loyalists while challenging rival candidates. Betrayed by infighting, Hettinger and Baker declined bids, Coates and Peders faced resistance, and Shannon forced action on two resolutions before the gathering dissolved amid heated exchanges.
Our correspondent Ob server describes the Harper's Ferry episode the day the Armory was stormed and retaken. He offers a faithful report and argues against Republican blame. Odd Brown survives and the piece critiques party rhetoric and militant schemes.
A firsthand account describes the Harper's Ferry raid atmosphere, noting thousands of troops nearby, the captive residents, and the 29 raiders’ bold but doomed effort. The writer questions motive, numbers, and outcomes, calling the event both brave and foolhardy and pledging to write again if new details emerge.
A Nebraska period letter denounces the National Fair in Chicago for biased judging and premium allocations. It cites alleged collusion, improper influence, and sales of premiums, urging a grand jury of scientific men to audit awards and restore trust in exhibitions.
The Zurich Conference reports a slow pace with no closure in sight. Austria resists Lombardy debt reduction as France hints arbitration while Italy’s Garibaldi urges troops to readiness. Paris expected to host the Emperor. Suez Canal actions prompt consuls to act. Madrid notes Morocco frontier accords. Tunis Bey’s death aftermath sparks unrest.
The Lancaster notes casteton and Lincoln as a Republican ticket suggestion, Cameron for President and Twealh for Vice President, with debate over ordering. It recalls 1956 House and Senate numbers and predicts shifts, mentioning the Dubuque Times on railroad traffic and Atlantic Monthly ownership, plus bear reports near Oshkosh and Harper’s Ferry murder plot commentary.
The Jo Davies Grand Jury has found a murder bill against Thos Golden, and he will be tried this week. In another note, Mr. Buchanan says he does not intend to sue Forney for libel, deeming him beneath notice.
A new work from Duane Renrsox of Quaker City Publishing extols Swedenborg's communications with the spirit world as the basis of his religious and worldly insights. It recounts detailed incidents of alleged seership, including fires at Stockholm and a debt recovery, and urges readers to purchase All Religious Denominations and Sects with a publisher gift.
The New York Day Book criticizes Democratic aims and calls for frank discussion of social conditions in the South. Oregon’s Argus claims Logan won Congress seats by fair means, with fraud alleged under high officials. Douglas’s fall in Ohio follows a big Republican swing, while Know Nothings disrupt Baltimore votes. Thanksgiving Day declared by multiple state governors on November 21.
A block of 19th century advertisements extols Peever and Agne-Dr CHRIS TOE'S AGNE BALSAM as a cure for prevalent diseases with vague testimonials and claims of universal efficacy. It also touts Kennedy's Monkay Discovery with anecdotal cure reports for scrofula and other maladies.
A fragmented price list shows spring wheat, barley, potatoes, lard, cheese, apples, and various sugars and canned goods with unit notes and vague quantities. Several items reference prices and measures, but the OCR is garbled, making exact figures unclear. The list includes meats, dairy, fruit, and canned goods typical of a 19th or early 20th century market page.
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