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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1869

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Public Charities Board appointments and senate actions

The Alabama treaty excerpt is highlighted as a thorough source. Governor Palmer appoints Wm. Thomas, J. A. McCord, Geo. S. Robinson, Selden M. Church, and Bieter Anwin to the Board of Public Charities. the Senate confirms. The Senate also confirms commissioners to locate the Northern Illinois Insane Asylum and trustees for the same. Southern Illinois Penitentiary board confirmation is postponed, leaving act inoperative. The House adjourns sine die. A critical article on greenbacks and mayoral race cites Democratic tensions and a public reader petition from April 21 1869.

Board of Commissioners of Public Charities Palmer Senate Wm. Thomas Morgan County J. A. McCord Fayette Geo Tak State Senate Samuel D. Lockwood Kane County John H. Bryant Bureau D.L. Hammond Cook Merritt L. Joslyn McHenry Augustus Adams DeKalb Benj. F. Shaw Lee William Adams Will A. J. Matteson Whiteside William B. Brown Northern Illinois Geo. W. Pleasant Rock Island Oliver Everett Chas. H. Holden Board of Commissioners Southern Ulingis Raita Quiver Waic Axp Liz B. F. Berrian Herald Quincy Herald Eaye Mir Berrian Tha Guart Houde Clique Missouri The

Washington and Richmond Russie in Virginia race

The Tribone's Washington special reports that in Virginia the radical Republicans back Wells for Governor with Harris a colored man for Lieutenant Governor while White moderate Republicans back Walker for the top post. Conservatives may unite with moderates to oppose Wells. convention in Richmond slated next week. Also notes on Secretary Boutwell's possible removal of Chicago collector W B Scates, Admiral Forter's clash with Navy, and nominations and appointments across federal offices.

ChicaGo Tribone Washington Virginia Wells Harris Walker Richmond Boutwell W. B. Scates Julius White Times’ Special Forter Borie Friends Or Quakers of Philadelphia Religious Society Baltimore General Burbridge U. S. Court Missouri Wylie Burbridge John W. Hutchinson Sandwich Islands Enoch Hogue Samuel Jouney Albert L. Green Jacob M. Troth Nebraska Howard White Omaha Internal Revenue S. Farwell Iowa S. Caldwell Jacob C. Denzee Public Moneys Grand Island E. H. Barnard West Point M Hk Obr Beeretacs Bish Cuba Yestarday Fish Wasmixrox Sena Ey Pattridge Toe Veneeue

Union Pacific bonds sold to Boston buyers

All first mortgage and land grant bonds of the Union Pacific Railroad Company were bought by Boston parties, providing funds to complete and equip the road, pay debts, and add the Denver branch. The annual directors election is in Boston tomorrow. The National Board of Fire Underwriters met, reports read, and a discussion on reducing agents commissions occurred without action. An ordinance on petrotoxin and gasoline storage was adopted, setting a test temperature at 110 Fahrenheit. St Catharines Welland canal opened for navigation today.

New York Union Pacific Railroad Company Boston Denver National Board of Fire Underwriters St. Catharines Welland Canal

Indian commission reports arrival at Medicine Creek mission site

The United States Indian commission notes the agent’s arrival at Medicine Creek in the Washington mountains with seeds and plows. One hundred fifty lodges of Cheyenne and Arapahoe are expected daily as funds are scarce and Indian appropriations have failed. Roman Nose and others have arrived to be guided toward white society. Grasshoppers swarm the plains.

New York United States Indian Commission Medicine Creek Washita Mountains Roman Nose Lave

Court rules on privilege from arrest in substitution case

Fragmentary report shows the court to day sustaining the demurrer for the plaintiff and upholding the defendant's plea in privilege from arrest of Congress. It defines the term used in substitution as arrest or detention by force and not extending to other contexts.

Gireult Col. J. J Willson Col. Wilson Chicago Vt. T. Dwight Dayton

Storm Hits Cincinnati and Vircennes Bridge Damage Reportedly

A heavy rain with lightning began at 2 AM in Cincinnati, not as severe as storms reported to the West and South. The New Wabash bridge at Vincennes collapsed, while Fort Wayne faces threatened bridges and culverts on the Wabash Railroads due to floodwaters.

Cincinnati Vincennes Fort Wayne

Pacific Coast Mint Officials' Change Sparks Indignation

San Francisco April 20 The business community protests a proposed reshuffle of the branch Mint officials. Brokers and merchants telegraphed Washington against removing current officers. The plan would suspend Mint operations for weeks and harm financial dealings. Cheesman as sub treasurer faces strong opposition with protests urging Senate rejection.

San Francisco Washington D. W. Cheesman Senate

Death of Hon Johan J Ketchum in Indianapolis

Indianapolis reports Hon Johan J Ketchum prominent citizen and attorney died from injuries after a fall through a hatchway last night. Also details of a street accident on Ouye street where a wagon and team collapsed trapping three men, with injuries including ribs and scratches.

Indianapolis Johan J. Ketchum Louis Ouye Street Nashville &Northwestern Dresden

Fort Wayne and Muscatine Railroad Talks Amid Capitalist Parade

A Cincinnati date notes a meeting of capitalists yesterday to discuss building a railroad from Fort Wayne to Muscatine Iowa. The Indiana musical festival continues in Fort Wayne with large attendance. A Brooklyn paper reports Senator Fenton planning libel suits against the Commercial Advertiser and Evening Post seeking damages of half a million.

Cincinnati Fort Wayne Henry Lace Muscatine Towa New York Brooklyn Fenton Commercial Advertiser Heening Post

Market summaries from New York and Chicago dates

Markets by telegraph report liberal money supply and firm gold in New York with government bonds up and Germans active buyers. Railroad shares advance then ease. cotton and flour weak, wheat mixed, corn soft, pig iron and provisions firm. Chicago and St Louis futures show dull grain and steady beef and pork, with mixed cattle and hog tones and missing local detail.

California Michigan Cuba Cetcaco Oswads Milwaukee

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