City election result seals republican mayor in Quincy
The Weekly Whig notes Benjamin F. Berrian, Republican, won the Quincy mayoral race by about 500 votes, signaling reform and a rebuke to the previous Democratic "ring." The piece praises cross-party aid from Democrats and frames the shift as a move toward economy and governance reform. It also covers Illinois railroad aid legislation, governor veto debates, and regional rail and grain issues.
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Afr
Benjamin F. Berrian
Lane
Quincy
Democratic Party
Cai
Palmer Vetoes and Legislative Reaction Chicago State Notes
The St Louis Democrat extols Gov Palmer for patient thorough review of Illinois bills vetoed by him. It cites duplicated bills, legislative deference to constitutional objections, and few instances of policy disagreements. The Illinois State Journal lauds his duty, urging reforms to ensure prudent and deliberate future legislation ahead of the State Constitutional Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Palmer
St. Louis
Legislative Department
The
Illinois State Journal
General Assembly
Grain Movement Sparks Eastward Transport Debate
The piece critiques Chicago papers and notes St Louis efforts to direct grain shipments via the Mississippi and New Orleans. It cites Buffalo Cypress on excessive charges along the chain from Western farms to New York markets, blaming elevators, railroads, canals, and state tolls. It warns high costs drive Western grain from European markets and threaten future business, while rail rates from St Paul to Lake ports draw sharp critique.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
New Orleans
Mississippi
St. Louis Democrat
St. Louis
Quincy
Quincy Wire
Chicago
New York
Milwaukee
Buffalo
New York City
Tromke
Senate confirms commissioners to locate Northern Illinois Insane Asylum
The State Senate, meeting by adjournment, confirmed eighteen members to locate the Northern Illinois Insane Asylum including Samuel D. Lockwood John H. Bryant D L Hammond Augustus Adams and others with Geo W Pleasant Oliver Everett and Charles Holden named as trustees. Southern Illinois Penitentiary board confirmation postponed indefinately leaving act inoperative until next session as no House quorum gathered and the chamber adjourned sine die.
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State Senate
Samuel D. ‘Lockwood
Kane County
John H. Bryant
Bureau
D. L. Hammond
Cook
Merritt J. Joslyn
McHenry
Augustus Adams
DeKalb
Benj. F. Shaw
Lee
William Adams
Will
A. J.matteson
Whiteside
William R. Brown
Northern Illinois
Senate
Quincy Whig
Jacksonville
Ill
Furth Bart
Otlan
Bloomington
R. J. Adams
Pontiac
John H. Tierney
Clinton
Iowa
W.S. Leishure
Grinnell
Jas. H. Morris
Albia
Jas
R. Hartsock
Iowa City
Wm. JE. Morrison
Cedar Falls
Jas. Kelly
New York City
F.S. Richards
Tennessee
Leeds
Chas. B. Branstomb
Manchester
Leghorn
Madrid
New York
Thos.McElrath
CuicaGo
Evening Journal
Committee On Foreign Relations
Sumner
Brazi Ontele
Stickdale
L. Russell
Pennsylvania
Ecuador
J. Russell Jones
Belgium
Grant
Washington
H. B. Barron
The
Treasury
Isham Reaves
Neb
Arizona
Potcey Rublee
Switzerand
Eliza J.graves
John O. Bills
Benton
Owa
K. B. Johnson
Leavenworth City
Kan
A. S. Russell
Costa Rica
Henry 3
Wetmore
James Hunter
St. Joseph
Senate Today
Jas. R. Partridge
Missouri
Venezula
T. J. Coppy
Legation
Russia
Adam Badeau
London
W. T. Chapin
Lincoln
Nebraska
Summer
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Pile
Brazil
An J Carlisle
Stockholm
Sr. Catharines
Welland Canal
Criticism of Administration Appointments Mentions Col Duff
The Chicago Republican cites concerns about appointed officials and alludes to Col Duff, former Glasgow consul. It notes Duff’s qualifications were solid but stresses his appointment was political and his removal reflects party matters. Duff’s preappointment Johnsonite stance is discussed. likely he would not align with Seymour Blair post removal.
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Chicago Republican
Col. Duff
Glasgow
Fan
Remiuus
Sebaton
Senate
Anthony
Morrill Aid
Rhode Island
Sprague
Willey
Sherman
Ohio
Edmunds
Washington
Chandler
England
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Alabama
Canadas
Michigan
France
Mexico
Great Britain
Messrs. Cole
Cassesly
New York
Kellogyz
Mississippi
Ross
Johnson
Edmund
Messrs
Sumner
Pomeroy
Morrill
Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
Darien
Committee On Printing
Bailey & Rives
Carpenter
Trumbull
Fessenden
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Russell
Ecuador
Foreign Committee
Abbott
Sawyer
Kentucky
South
Freedman Bureau to End in June Next
The Freedmans Bureau, long a political flashpoint for Democrats, will cease to exist in June. While acknowledging its historic need, officials say its temporary character has lingered beyond initial expectations.
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Freedman’s Bureau
Appointment of Public Charities Board Members
Under the act to appoint a Board of Commissioners of Public Charities Governor Palmer has appointed and the Senate has confirmed the following gentlemen to constitute the board Thomas of Morgan county J A McCord of Fayette Geo S Robinson of De Kalb Selden M Church of Winnabago and Elmer Baldwin of La Salle
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Board of Commissioners of Public Charities
Palmer
Senate
Thomas
Morgan County
J. A. McCord
Fayette
Geo. S. Robinson
DeKalb
Selden M. Church
Winnebago
Elmer Baldwin
la Salle
Henry King to Manage Kansas State Record as Political Editor
Henry King, long associated with the assessor’s office in the city, will join the Kansas State Record at Topeka as political editor starting May first. His background includes newspaper writing, and his new role is expected to yield success.
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Henry King
Insurance lapse leaves Blind Asylum uninsured in Jacksonville
The Blind Asylum had no active insurance after its policy expired without renewal due to lack of appropriation. Loss is about 150000 dollars. Citizens of Jacksonville promptly provided temporary quarters for the inmates, showing commendable zeal.
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Jacksonville
Republican ticket circulates under John R&R Locke for Street Commissioner
A local notice urges voters to back John R&R Locke for Street Commissioner instead of Fritz Feld, noting Feld is the regular nominee and urging adherence to that choice.
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John R&r. Locke
Fritz Feld
Feld
Commons Rejects Irish Church Bill Amendment Vote
The English House of Commons on Friday night rejected by 344 to 221 an amendment offered by Mr Disraeli. The amendment would have removed a clause dissolving the union of the English and Irish churches on January 1, 1871 and abolishing the latter as established by law.
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House of Commons
Mr. Disraeli
Lay
Meeting Seeks Railroad Line Across Lewis County Area
Citizens of La Grangé gathered April 17 to appoint a committee to confer with other groups on building a railroad from West Quincy through Lewis County to the Missouri River. Dr G W Connell chaired. Ri Browning was secretary. speakers urged rapid construction to connect the fertile region with lines to the far west. A five member committee was formed to coordinate with other committees and parties on the proposed route. The secretary ordered proceedings published in local papers. the meeting adjourned.
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la Grangé
West Quincy
Lewis County
Edina
Kirksville
Missouri River
G.w-Connell
Ri. Browning
Messrs. Towles
Waltman
J. A. Hay
John M. Glover
T. C. Towles
I. B. ‘Alverson
A.C. Waltman
C. H. Howe
Quincy and LaGrange
Gw. Coxnell
C. R. Browning
Infamous Indiana divorce fraud exposed in local report
An Indiana paper details a case where Mrs. Albert French learned of a divorce via notice from an attorney after the decree was granted in Elkhart County. The husband had misrepresented residence, and she, married 21 years with two grown children, received no alimony as she faced this shock and urged law reform.
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Indiana
Albert French
Lagrange
Circuit Court
Elkhart County
Dr Livingstone Returns Home from Africa Expedition
Explorer Dr. Livingstone is en route to England after concluding his African journey. The frank announcement notes his safe travel and anticipated arrival in the homeland.
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Dr. Livingstone
England
Cherry Valley Fire Nearly Destroys Town in Illinois
The town of Cherry Valley in Winnebago County Illinois was nearly destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning. A great national Sunday School Convention is to meet at Newark New Jersey on the 28th inst.
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Cherry Valley
Winnebago County
Newark
N. J
Adjutant General's Office Moves to Chicago
The Adjutant General's office of the Military Division of Missouri is to be removed to Chicago. The transfer reflects administrative consolidation as officials plan the relocation of personnel and records to the Chicago facility.
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Adjutant General’s
Military Division of the Missouri
Chicago
Rejection of Alabama Treaty Shocks Senate and England
A Senate rejection of the Alabama treaty has caused deep uproar in Washington and London with observers warning of altered relations and possible diplomatic repercussions. The vote signals tension between the United States and Britain over territorial claims and expansion policy.
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Alabama
United States Senate
England
National Executive Committee Meets in New York
The National Executive Committee of the Union League of America will convene in New York on June 30. The gathering will address organizational matters and set plans for upcoming activities.
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Tis
Union League of America
New York
Senator Ross dismisses White House interview as gross exaggeration
Senator Ross calls the published recount of his interview with the President a gross exaggeration, challenging the accuracy of the account and urging readers to question its portrayal.
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Ross
Straits Still Closed. Lake Navigation Resumes Before May First
Announcement states the straits will remain closed while navigation between the upper and lower lakes will resume before May first. The plan aims to restore shipping routes and ease freight movement after the closure.
Gen W B Stokes Opens Tennessee Campaign in Nashville
General W B Stokes started his campaign in Tennessee with a speech in Nashville on Saturday, challenging former President Johnson.
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W. B. Stokes
Tennessee
Johnson
Nashville
Georgia murders resume with legislator Ayer slain
Reports indicate renewed Kuklux killings in Georgia. Dr Ayer a state legislator was assassinated recently amid ongoing racial violence and political tension.
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Kuklux
Georgia
Ayer
Cuban insurgents surround Trinidad de Cuba city
Cuban insurgents tighten siege of Trinidad de Cuba as a large cargo of arms and ammunition arrives on the island's northern coast for rebel use.
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Trinidad de Cuba
Preparations For Cuban Patriot Aid In New Orleans
Extensive preparations are said to be under way in New Orleans for formidable expeditions to aid the Cuban patriots with Gen. Steedman likely to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Steedman
Minister Motley Receives Instructions Ahead of England Trip
Minister Motley is receiving his instructions from the State Department, preparatory to his departure for England. The guidance will differ materially from that given to Reverdy Johnson.
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MoTley
State Department
England
Reverdy Johnson
General Logan Recommends Flowers for Fallen Comrades
General Logan, head of the Grand Army of the Republic, urges strewing graves of departed comrades with flowers on May 29th or 30th. The call emphasizes honoring veterans and maintaining memorial tradition across G A R posts.
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Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Ratifications Near Three-Fourths Threshold in States
The suffrage amendment to the Constitution has already been ratified by twenty States. Five more are ready to ratify as soon as they have an opportunity, and the three others, to make three-fourths, will no doubt be secured.
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Ston
Governor Palmera Approves Several 19th Century Acts
Governor Palmera endorses acts from the recent General Assembly session. Measures repeal an earlier courthouse timing act for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and disposal of criminal cases, adjust Quincy incorporation laws, authorize dog tax levies, fix railroad tax collection, provide interest on judgments, and amend Bushnell city incorporation in McDonough County Illinois.
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Illinois
Senate
House
General Assembly
Palmer
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Quincy
Bushnell
McDonough
Ilinois
Senate Debates on Adjournment and Appointments
Congressional proceedings detail Senate actions from April 19 to 21. Discussions cover adjournment proposals, executive sessions, and proposed reforms to curb office seeking. Debates address appointments, inspector general issues, and criticisms of current patronage, with calls for stricter oversight and future penalties.
Northwestern Associated Press Annual Meeting Notice
The North western Associated Press will hold its annual meeting at the Tremont house in Chicago on Wednesday May 5 at 12 o clock. Applications for membership will be received and acted upon. A full attendance of the members is desired. John Mahin, Secy.
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N. W. Associated Press
Northwestern Associated Press
Tremont House
Chicago
Joun Mahin
Sec’y
Washington Nominations and Cuban questions rise in Senate
Washington reports detail extensive nomination actions in the Senate including ministers and officials to many states and territories. Amid debate, observers note talk of Cuba, possible extra sessions and naval actions as U S authorities eye tensions with Spain and potential intervention.
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Henry Baxter
Honduras
Chas
E. DeLong
Nevada
Japan
Jas. V. Schofield
Alissouri
Hakadadi
Edward M. McCook
Colorado
Lenbemer
Montana
Geo. M. Howlett
Cedar Rapids
Edward Jussen
Internal Revenue
James H. Reed
H. D. Bannon
Wis
J. J. Martin
Cyrus M. Hawley
III
Utah
A. W.bailey
Fort Dodge
Sylvanus Dodge
Council Bluffs
R. L. B. Clarke
J. S. Martin
Centralia
Wm.Jayne
Springfield
Jas. G. Paten
New Mexico
H. Stevenson
Abram Berger
Jas. L. Lewis
Idaho
E.O. Barsfield
W.S. Parker
Kankakee
Cyrus Hall
Shelbyville
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Th. Whiterock
Jerseyville
A. H. Jones
Paxton, al
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Ottawa
R. W. Brent
Towa
D.B. R. Keim
Foochow
H.K. Liverman
Lyons
John L. Near
Port Sarnia
Hildebrant
Smyrna
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Alfred T.A. Torbett
Delaware
Salvador
Alexander T. Russel
H. A. Miller
Ark
Sandwich Islands
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Louisiana
Liberia
T. J. Coffee
St. Petersburg
W. Niles
Victoria
Jas. Park
Ind
Aix la Chaelle
Chas. G. Dyer
Bristol
Avid S. Pinnett
W. Va
Melbourne
Edward A. Clifford
Evanston
Wm. Parker
Venona
M. Taylor
Pleasant Hill
Edward McCook
Charles C. Crowe
Ala
W. m. A. Howard
Michss Minist Ar
China
J. Ross Browne
Gmedao
James Park
Hesse Darmstadt
Treasury Department
Broadhead
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Mass
M. M. Delano
Wm.h. Wadsworth
Bluford Wilson
U. S
Registers Land Office
Geo. W. Martin
Junction City
Kansas
Des Moines
W. H. Humphrey
Lewiston
Til
Allen Patterson
Joliet
Abner Yates
D. N.gross
Naperville
Michael Piggott
John Wilcox
Eddyville
F. W. Partridge
Bankok
Geo. P. Hanson
Elsinore
Copenhagen
Jus, Rea
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John S. Runnells
Tientsin
S. L. Glasgow
Havre
Milton M. Price
Marseilles
Freeman H. Morse
T. B. van Buren
Florence
Paris
B. M. Prentiss
Chas. A.dana
Os. R. Winchell
Hannibal
O. B._Ricks
Knoxville
Tenn
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Lawrence
Warren McMakin
Salem
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Tiwo Points
United States Arsenal
Richmond
al &Fan
Western Union Telegraph Company
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Times
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Pacific
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Porter
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Boal
Peoria
S.shellabarger
Portugal
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R. I
Vienna
Anton Nestadt
Twelfth District
J. C. Willis
Thirteenth
Robt. W. Hilton
Carbondale
F. T. Gilbert
Elgin
G. B. Hunter
Newton
General Post Office
Borie
Wasu Hincron
I. L. Trowbridge
Iinois
Vera Cruz
George T. Allen
Moscow
Auditor Treasury
W. W. Brookings
Dakota
John Pope Hodnett
W. J. Miller
Alton
Edward Stephens
Leed’s
London Times
Mr. Motley
New Yore
Lord Stanley
Cerony
Woods’ Museum
Carmis Billiard Room
Chicaco
Jyuipomineins Tha
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Bloomington Manufacturing Company
Macoupin County
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Virden
Jerome Williams
LEACH
Barker
Commonwealth
Fudge
Mitchell
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Charles Price
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Dr. Cox
Viola Kimmons
Henry Hussacker
Samuel McBride
E. M. McCrury
Louis la Brash
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Amery
Dr Bailhache
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David Munsacker
Luther Boo
Genius Wingate
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Jacob Wolf
George Potter
Herman Bivin
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Tdi
Secon
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Washington Entow
Dunkard
Chmck
Byron
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Internardon
Zening
Enlow
Montgomery
Montgomery Loach
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Brother Elf
Wick
Wilcoxy
Leberty
Andrew
Byron Eay
Wickliff
Witnose
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Andrew Stopper
Bulow
Wingate
East Deer
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Gem
Wash
Gom
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Yeargen
Mr. Bushnell
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Charley
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