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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1869
Page
2
A fragmented commentary from Quincy laments mayoral missteps blamed on administration leadership. It notes broad Democratic dissatisfaction, hints at reform, cites Col. Duff’s Glasgow appointment, and mentions the end of the Freedman’s Bureau in June amid ongoing local political discourse.
A governor sanctioned several measures from the recent session. The acts repeal and amend prior laws on court timing in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, consolidate the Quincy law, authorize county dog taxes, and impose penalties. Additional provisions cover road and tax collection, with broader local governance implications.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe a small schooner from Vincennes arriving near Rome with a crew including four Indians. The account notes a captain and expedition into lands near the Wabash Miami and Oswego regions, mentioning Wood Creek and Niagara in a distant historical context.
The Thorney and St Joseph Railroad will add 75 to 80 new freight cars built at their shop to run between St Louis and Council Bluffs. A horse thief named George Ritter was arrested at St Joseph while disposing of stolen goods and jailed in default of bail. The Pacific House ruins at St Joseph are being cleared for a new hotel on the site. An incendiary fire at St Joseph destroyed Mr Michail Rogers residence, consuming the building and about 1200 pounds bacon and corn.
A reader's letter discusses Gen Sherman and Gen. Johnston's March 1865 plans, clarifying Lincoln's views and the wartime strategy near Richmond. The writer cites Wilkes and Porter, notes the March interview, and reflects on Lincoln's restraint and aims to restore civilian government in the South.
In Paris a vast audience celebrated Lincoln and emancipation with Laboulaye and Cochin as speakers. The event praised Lincoln as a patriot and Christian man, tracing his life and ideals, and declaring him a landmark in political progress. The piece notes French admiration, equating Lincoln with Washington and Mrs. Stowe in liberal propagandism.
An 1868 advertisement narrative touts Allcock's Porous Plasters and Venetian Liniment as cures for cholera, dysentery, rheumatism, and various injuries. It cites testimonials from Dr. J W Johnson and E C Fuller, claims vast U.S. and U.K. sales, and lists depot and principal agency addresses in New York.
The St Louis Times reports Miss Jackson of the city died after a long illness on Thursday. Her fiancé Mr W L Hudgens, grief stricken, cared for her in illness and died five minutes after her burial from a burst blood vessel. The lovers had been betrothed, delaying their union until Miss Jackson fell seriously ill. A sister assisted at the bedside, then fatigue and sleeplessness overwhelmed Hudgens, who died shortly after. Both deaths occurred within days of each other, leaving a grieving circle.
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