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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1870
Page
2
The issue lists various items from May 12 1870 including Barnum lecturing in Omaha a council debate on infallibility to begin, Browne in New York, canal boats clearing Buffalo for the east, Bright not resigning, Sheridan in Salt Lake City, and a spate of political and criminal notes from Louisville Helena Chicago and Baltimore and Ohio in Maryland.
The St. Louis Times reports Senator Cameron’s remark that Congress will pass necessary appropriations but the nation awaits real reforms to ease industrial burdens. Critics say general action is slow, with unresolved financial and Reconstruction questions, and adjournment looms as hoped for stability after a volatile session.
A New York dispatch cited by the Enquirer notes a discount of 116 10 4 on national bank notes. The piece argues a time is coming when withdrawals of greenbacks will force the country to rely on bank issued money, sparking a battle between radicals and bankers over control of Congress and public plunder.
Jagged text notes mention white and African American jurors and retributive justice as a theme but lacks concrete incident, names, places, or dates to solidify a story.
The Constitutional Convention created twenty second district lines for Supreme Court elections. Breese Walker and Lawrence continue in office until term end. Potential candidates include Anthony Thornton, E. Y. Rice, and Aaron Shaw, all well regarded. The Clark Democratic Party is urged to express its preference early.
The St Louis Times Rays critiques President Gran noting his quiet work style. The piece argues the President shifts policies unpredictably, deceiving Democratic editors about a will of the people and showing a lack of a consistent plan or will of his own.
A proposed clergy excursion to San Francisco with a Salt Lake stop prompts fierce speculation that Brigham Young should flee the country. The writer dismisses the notion as unworthy and defends the Mormon patriarch's position.
A young man Jesse Morgan of Connersville Missouri, plagued by apparent mental illness, wandered the streets of Kirkwood then was sent to St. Louis City Hospital. In a violent frenzy he tore out his eyes with his fingers and died a few hours later after the brutal act.
New York May 10 A jury finds Daniel McFarland not guilty after a dramatic verdict crowd erupts with cheers and celebrations in the old brownstone courthouse. Women climb tables, cheers echo, and key figures express relief while McFarland and his supporters receive vehement ovations.
The text accuses recent Texas political actors of holidaying in corruption and bluster, claiming federal-backed plunderers helped oust a governor and now face revenge from the state’s chosen leader who vows to protect state property. It warns of renewed reconstruction aims and ingratitude.
Stanson family receives comfort while the Rawlins fund hits $52,000 and a year’s salary. The president’s widow seeks $3000, deteriorating from Baden Baden as relief efforts face strain.
Speaker Blaine says his name will not be presented to Maine's Legislature as a United States senator candidate to avoid harming party harmony. The remark implies he fears he might not be elected and shows reluctant politicking.
An exchange notes Brownlow is headed to Sulphur Springs. It had been expected he was booked for a sulphur region, but the transfer was not anticipated before his death.
The report details a ten round contest between Nace and Allen with repeated blows to the face and body. Both fighters exchange hard hits, suffer cuts and knockdowns, and end the bout with Mace gaining an advantage while Allen sustains a severe facial injury.
A beset by poverty man in this city turned a six week gambling run into $26000 and plans to quit. He started with five dollars, won $220 then $700, then built winnings to $36000 before a loss. He helped his brother with $5000 and funded real estate investments, while several dens closed.
The passage cites quotes from H T Helm bold, Robert Borner, Amos Lawrence, Nicholas Longworth, Stephen Girard, A T Stewart, Horace Greeley, Geo D Prentice and Barnum, arguing that constant and liberal advertising builds success and wealth in business.
Barnes of New York offers a Cincinnati doctor half a million dollars for his system renovator. The doctor declines for a more favorable trade with the Radical party in the upcoming presidential canvass.
The text questions the status of the franking privilege abolition bill and criticizes the Senate for its perceived questionable passage. It notes public dissatisfaction with the process and outcome.
The Sioux leader Red Cloud travels to Washington to meet the ex executive chief nicknamed Smoke Cloud. The report notes the visit involves intertribal leadership and diplomacy among the tribes and federal officials.
Nashville Memorial Society members set Sunday the 5th as the day to decorate Confederate graves at Olive Cemetery.
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