02 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
Monmouth Review
Location
Monmouth, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1872
Page
1
Market notes from Chicago and St Louis dated Jan 31 show wheat prices slipping with No 1 at 128 and No 2 at 123, corn around 40.5 cents, oats at 32 cents, rye steady near 68 cents, and hogs butter and eggs firm. Local farm goods prices list various dried fruits beans and meats with commodity values and grading notes.
New York prices list January 31 shows wheat firmer with No 2 spring at 150 153, Nol spring 155 157, winter red western 165. Corn firm with mixed afloat at 74 and 74hc, oats dull at 58. Pork futures about 14 60 for new mess, dressed hogs firm at 6 6 25.
January 31 Chicago cattle sale shows quiet morning, then multiple droves of second class steers sold high. Reports list stock graded categories with prices from 2.50 to 6.00 per hundredweight and hogs trading range 4.40 to 4.75. Nearby notes from St. Louis and Cincinnati reflect firmer cattle and weaker hogs.
Forty years ago the West meant the Prairie Schooner now it includes Iowa Nebraska and California via the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad from Burlington to Omaha and connections. Rates are as low as any route and safety and comfort are promised. A free pamphlet with a map and information available from General Passenger Agent, Burlington, Iowa.
The piece argues for a revenue tariff with protective rates and criticizes free trade and excess customs staff. It notes 1872 Western patents issued, listing inventors and cities in Illinois and nearby states. Local items announce tax book delays, deputy collector, and an upcoming tax sale, plus a lecture on Matrimony and a public sale of Panic Safe goods.
Washington scene reports sharp exchanges in the Senate over adjournment timing and civil service reform with Morton opposing the delay while Schurz presses for reform. Sumner pushes a civil rights measure for colored people amid sharp exchanges, while Grant supporters admire Sumner’s restraint. Adjournment set for May 29 as reform factions grow bolder. The syndicate scandal and Boutwell’s handling of treasury funds prompt a whitewashing report. critics accuse the Jay Cooke ring of long standing manipulation and siphoning funds from government bonds. Reform movements gain momentum with Curtin-Hendricks as a rallying alternative to Grant, seeking to depose the incumbent through cross-party support.
Springfield letter critiques the Illinois General Assembly in session, detailing stalled revenue talks, opposition over listing credits, and proposed tax and road laws. It argues for local banking, warns against double taxation, and notes debates on insurance, eminent domain, and absenteeism. The writer criticizes delays, praises Governor Palmer, and hints at upcoming coverage of Eminent Domain and next week’s agenda.
The Aledo Record notes four year old Many Lenz daughter of Nicolas Lenz of Pre-Emption Mercer county burned to death after brief absence of her mother while she aided her husband. The child, playing with fire, was engulfed in flames and hair burned. Hommeey Rivere of Duncan township died suddenly Wednesday morning from apoplexy, superintendent of the county farm. Arthur Baldwin returned from Europe in improved health gaining about thirty pounds. Rev Dr John Bergen of Springfield Jr died after a leg stroke. aged 41. He long resided in Central Illinois and was a senior Presbyterian minister. an uncle to H M Lewis of Berwick township.
The Senate ends its lengthy revenue bill debate upholding deductions and plans to proceed to passage, while the House is expected to revisit the measure with renewed contention. A Senate school law promoting free public schools is praised, though Merritt’s proposed abolition of the school superintendent may derail passage this session. Senator Epler proposes pensions by postmasters, awaiting input from pensioners. A minor war of words erupts between Whiting and Kerr over the revenue bill, leaving two senators at odds. Rumors swirl about gubernatorial candidates including Fuller, Underwood, Oxley, Whiting, Anderson, and Turner, with little clarity on endorsements.
An 1872 gathering at J H Martins office in Young America forms an Old Settlers organization for Warren and Henderson counties. T F Lowther elected chairman and Judson Graves secretary, with members named from multiple towns. A February 29 1872 election planned for officers and a February 22 1872 reunion dinner, with dues set and notice to publish proceedings.
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