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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1869

Page

2

Connecticut Election Red Tide Brings Republican Triumph

The report details a sweeping Republican victory in Connecticut, with the party likely winning three of four Congress seats and the state ticket well ahead. It notes upsets in the Second and Third Districts, and Barnum’s narrow win in the Fourth District, amid a broader Republican wave and political finger-pointing over Know Nothing controversy and postmaster appointments.

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Vote results reflect contested mayoral race and Senate confirmation

The article reports a close mayoral election with John Mathers winning amid a split Democratic and Republican vote. It also details the U S Senate confirmation vote on Gen. Longstreet for a New Orleans post, noting high abstentions and cautious support, plus brief biographical notes on Cuban rebel leader Carlos Manuel Gespedes and his early life and actions.

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The Franking Privilege and Political Bets

The Post Office Department issued new franking rules limiting unfranked items to those with written signatures or proper postage. Andrew Johnson claims Grant is prejudiced, while the Herald is accused of election bets and bluster. The piece critiques betting as folly, warning against being misled by partisan promises.

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Governor Signs Varied Bills Amid Vetoes

A list of bills signed by the Governor includes acts to allow specified land railroad companies to sell their roads and franchises, relief for Joseph Wadleigh and Hendersoa County, and several acts on maintenance and municipal matters. The Governor vetoed bills to incorporate the Sherwood Silver Mining Company of Navara among others, while objections stemmed from figures such as Alfred Townsend and references to international concerns and banking interests.

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Municipal Election Triumph and Journal Office Sale

A Jacksonville newspaper reports a sweeping municipal election victory for the Republican ticket, detailing mayoral and city office wins and noting the sale of the Journal office to Chapin and Glover for 12,500. It also mentions Col. Smith departing as editor to become U.S. Treasury Agent for California and reflects on local weather and varied notices.

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