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Newspaper
Cincinnati Weekly Chronicle
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1869
Page
2
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A persisting call from a Financial Wisdom figure argues for repudiating greenbacks and devalued money while praising Bourneville Bourwin’s policy. The piece critiques the idea that currency depreciation justifies ruin, cites gold price shifts from $1.40 to $1.37, and asserts honest government can restore specie payments without price upheaval. It frames effects on workers and teachers, noting the Gazette’s stance on labor versus capital.
The sudden death of Henry J Raymond at the New York Times office early Friday morning is announced. Born January 24 1820 in Lima New York he rose from farm roots to University of Vermont law study and a storied journalism career. He edited the New York Times and shaped public life as Assembly Speaker Lieutenant Governor and congressman. He was known for intellect versatility and indefatigable industry. His loss is deeply lamented across political and social circles.
A Waterloo New York gathering of the Friends of Human Progress met for a few days renewing focus on Abolitionism and allied causes. Attendees included notable reformers such as Stanton and May with speeches, songs, and resolutions, though Stanton and others have since moved on.
The passage discusses how progressives prospected broad political ground, advocating gradual reform through culture, education, and established institutions. It notes a tempered tone at a gathering, with respect toward the state and administration, while maintaining confidence in progressive aspirations and the value of agitation within the bounds of common sense.
The article recalls Crosswell Cross’s order strengthening mail secrecy and punishment for tampering with correspondence, contrasting antebellum abuses with ongoing reforms. It argues revived vigilance in Post Office duties, noting a Southern officer’s downfall under the new policy and reflecting on shifts from oligarchic aims to a more accountable government.
Editorial denounces Col Crane murder in Jackson as brutal, political excuses fail. It condemns Southern “gentlemanly” code and calls for firm punishment to curb such crimes. Names Yerger and Mississippi figures implied.
Jurors refuse to convict though friends deem him guilty and understand the wanton brutality. Col Craane, unarmed, sparked calls for prompt and extreme punishment, contrasting Southern codes of honor with public demand for justice.
Parson Brownlow toggles between fierce opposition and avid support for suffrage and amnesty. He shifted from abolitionist foe to ally, against rebels in Tennessee, and now backs universal suffrage and gubernatorial ally Senter. He accuses the national Republicans of bias while criticizing loyalties in Maryland Kentucky Missouri West Virginia and Tennessee.
The selection of Marshal Serrano as Regent of Spain by a wide margin signals distrust of General Pah. Spain's permanent government rests with the Cortes while a monarch is chosen. Serrano, a capable popular but morally loose political actor, led revolution and was once favored by ex Queen Isabell Lud.
Mr Joy publishes a card in a Chicago paper denying a widely circulated charge that Secretary Browning secretly ordered patents for lands settlers reserved by treaty. He says patents were issued properly and condemns any attempt to dispossess settlers, urging Congress to protect the people's rights and homes.
Indulgent observers note an unofficial gathering of Protestant Episcopal Church leaders in Chicago last week. It aims to curb Ritualism rather than split the church, backed by a broad movement though not formidable in size. Prominent names attend, with influential supporters in the background.
Some Democratic papers manifest alarm and expect the Republican party to take high ground in accord with the near universal sentiment of the people. If the Democratic party opts for the opposite side or does nothing, it is not the fault of anybody else.
Colonel Stoxes is projected to win East Tennessee by a large majority despite Parson Brownlow's alliance with the enemy. Voters in the region are not ready to change sides on the suffrage issue as Browntown swiftly did. Even the Knoxville Whig appears to break from Brownlow and back Stokes.
The Knoxville Whig remains aligned with Senror rather than shifting to STOKES as expected. Rival candidates have begun joint discussions in East Tennessee where the prominent figure nicknamed the Bald Eagle is making a strong showing and leading with promising rhetoric. The candidate appears to command broad support from East Tennessee voters.
A Washington dispatch based on high authority distinct from Mr. SuMNER presents a detailed statement of the situation and indicates that Mr. Morey’s instructions align with SuMNER’s views. Reports to the contrary are not supported.
Correspondent reports a massive Peace Jubilee in Boston with immense crowds, Grant’s visit drawing ovations, and a four hour Coliseum concert crowding forty thousand capacity while ticket demand soars. observers note profits and record attendance as security closes doors.
A sweep of notices covers various events and people, including Gen Rufus Saxton’s appointment as Quartermaster of the Department of Columbia, new charges against Gen Tyler and a court martial, and a New Hampshire invitation to President Grant to visit Concord. Immigrant transport to Salt Lake City passes through Columbus, Illinois voters report a 4370 plurality for Burchard, and a 250 man filibuster expedition sails from New York for Cuba under Col Phillips navigator.
The 24 acre tract at Anna in Union county is chosen for the Southern Illinois Insane Asylum. A notable spring nearby, about thirty feet wide, has a depth unconfirmed though a line reaches sixty feet. It yields a clear creek year round. In Frankfort Court of Appeals, Wm Kriel's death sentence for his wife’s 1868 murder was affirmed. execution day was postponed awaiting governor's decision.
Report of a deadly scaffold accident at Inness & on Front Street where William H. Clarke died instantly after a rope slip caused a plank to give way. Clyde later died from injuries. Clarke, a son in law of a police officer, left a wife and four children. This is the second such tragedy affecting the family.
Incomplete OCR text describes a tense confrontation at a house where rioters refused to back down. The narrative hints at coercion to force King to cede a position and threats of punishment. The fragment ends with calls to publish no more such occurrences and a plea for restraint.
From the Petersburg Index June 17. Reports describe the current wheat crop as the finest in years with well filled ears and good resistance to rust. After a series of untoward seasons, observers note a clustering of favorable heads, though the total area sown to wheat was narrow and farmers remained discouraged by prior failures.
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