27 Aug 1868
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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1868
Page
1
Sheriff L W Moore in Monticello faces reelection questions as a local campaign notes his tenure and plans. The brief outlines continued law enforcement efforts and community safety initiatives under his tenure.
The article denounces a "Penitentiary Ring" seeking to reclaim control of Joliet prison and its labor, naming Col. A. Buckmaster and others as Dem-leaning leaders aiming for new leases and machinery gains. It warns Illinois to oppose private leasing and preserve state management and humane oversight. The piece also includes a long patriotic meditation on courage and sacrifice, contrasting civic duty with corrupt aims.
The Mobile Register celebrates Forrest and Hampton as stalwart Democrats at the Democratic National Convention in New York City while Ohio reports a Republican gain of at least 50,000 votes and a likely defeat for a Second District Congress candidate. It notes New York papers attacking Union generals and praising Wade Hampton, with local reflections on religious revival and party dynamics.
A liberal lady offered Mount Holyoke Female Seminary ten thousand pounds in books to establish a library. Mrs Rachel Posey, widow of a Revolutionary War soldier, died at Wally Potye Pennsylvania last week. Six generations of her family attended the funeral. Liverpool pork market steady with prices unchanged.
A West Chester Court of Oyer and Terminer suit seeks to halt media activity that would block union members from resuming their craft. Eight bricklayers faced conspiracy charges for refusing to work while not belonging to the union. The jury found them guilty and the sentence was deferred. A White Sulphur Springs report to the Richmond Whig notes Confederate officers may issue a nationwide statement on sentiment. a distinguished Southern figure may draft a paper for signature and distribution to former generals and Southern statesmen.
The call invites pastors and lay members from several counties to convene at a local church on September 5 6 and 7 for united prayer and conference. Prominent speakers such as DD Moody F G Ensign are expected, with delegates urged to notify L A Parks Alton early to arrange entertainment.
An advertisement from Office under Qin Wartm at City Hall Afton Illinois announces services in collecting county pension and all other claims against the government. It notes experience in real estate and insurance with solid commissions and mentions agency for insurance companies.
Editors warn that Republican triumph looks uncertain as old slogans return. They contrast Republican leaders Gray and Colfax with Democrats loyal to principles, urging steadfast adherence to equal rights and vigilance against treason and political trickery. The piece urges unity and personal responsibility to sustain the Republic.
Letters from Paris report the Queen of Spain asked Emperor Napoleon to meet at Biarritz and he declined the interview. Berlin dispatches say Prussia accepts US emigrant protection proposals and an agent will negotiate with American authorities. Paris notes Marshal Vaillant attended a counsel opening with General Dyon to promote calm.
New York financial roll lists railroad stocks firm with Pacific at 102 New York Central 125 Erie 49 Illinois Central 143 and Rock Island 100 among others. Gold price noted at $1.45 with various bond and stock figures shown for industries and unions.
The Aug 27 market report shows cotton prices at 9014 nilching uplands while flour softens and wheat remains in moderate demand. Illinois amber and white gan bid modest values. pork markets stay quiet with new and old mess around 28.75 to 85.
Arcano notes steady grain and commodity trading on August 2 with flour steady and wheat prices around 1.6840 for Sept. No. 2 and 1.78 for No. 1. Corn futures show nominal activity, with lard sales listed at 18 and pork near 29.50. Buyers and sellers respond to fluctuating demand while markets in Aug. 2 show mixed yet stable pricing across wheat corn and lard.
St Louis report shows weather and commodity notes with sparse readable items. Mentions wheat corn and provision terms, with a dated reference to August 27 and crude pricing hints. The fragmentary text suggests market or agricultural telegraph chatter rather than a complete story.
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