11 Aug 1855
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1855
Page
1
The Philadelphia Times reports a witty scene in hot weather with a man displaying 8 dozen tin shirt collars, claiming his own is genuine tin. The editor doubts practicality until a closer look confirms the novelty. The thermometer shows 96 degrees and the piece hints at painting tin as a clever substitute for linen shirts in the heat.
A letter notes Sunday drinking in Quincy, urging honest reform and police action to curb the disgrace, with authorities pressed to adopt exemplary measures. Also reports river levels, weather heat, and local notices including Gov. Reeder, pensioners, and regional gossip.
In Washington county near West Bend two brutal killings occurred Wednesday night. George Debear attacked Jno Muehr with a hammer, mortally wounded Mrs Muskr, and stabbed a hired boy to death. Debear looted sixty dollars from Muehr, then set fire to the house before being captured at Best's beer hall and jailed amid threats.
The Asia reached New York on the 1st with war news deemed unimportant. Russian sorties were repulsed and French forces advanced on Mala koff, expected to capture soon. Pelissier reports Admiral Machinoff killed at Sebastopol on the 11th. A British frigate attack on Nystadt on June 24 destroyed 24 Russian merchant ships totaling 20,000 tons. Dr Arnault, Napoleon’s physician at St Helena, is dead.
In New York on Friday night the Turkish Loan Bill passed Commons by 135 to 132, viewed as a virtual defeat for the Government. The Times notes the alliance with France, war risks, and Turkey's survival hinge on this slim majority. Grain yields look strong, Ireland potato crop may be free from blight, wheat and flour demand steady, prices for white and red wheat listed, weather variable but favorable, lard price slips.
Louisville dispatch reports Gentry carried multiple counties including Davison Bedford Williamson Wayne Fayette Shelby Montgomery Maury Hamilton Sumner Lawrence Franklin Rutherford and Maury counties with a total gain of 1923 in Tennessee. Johnson's gains are listed for Sumner Lawrence Franklin Rutherford and others. Previous 1853 statewide Johnson majority was 2258.
From Rome a set of six plaster models arrives for Capitol niches. Five reach the city and rest in the artist’s studio near the Capitol. Youthful figures show innocence and ambition while commerce figure emphasizes global thought and benevolence. other works depict mechanistic craft and measured wartime leadership. A later note reports dueling tensions in Buncombe politics and local editor feuds, with proposed pistol challenges resolved or abated.
Prominent Kentucky figures Mr. Clay and Rev. John G Fee faced threats from slaveholders in Rockcastle county. They spoke publicly on the 21st at Scaffold Cave, inviting others to attend, delivering a peaceful address to a quiet audience and noting the country’s safety would improve with more public men of their nerve and consistency.
Sacramento Ne w Times correspondent reports Page Bacon & Co. faces unsettled affairs after D. D. departs for St. Louis. An attempted arrest on leave day is denied by referenced creditors. Creditor mass remains confident in liquidation, though clamorous creditors hinder a settlement until Mr. Page acts on his return.
In an August 6 1855 brief, the Quincy Herald denounces the State Register then praises it as a good family paper. The State Register and the Herald now exchange flattering remarks, with past quarrels between Smith of the McDonough Independent and Brooks fading into a cordial, if unexplained, reconciliation.
The Liberty Township census lists 644 males and 594 females totaling 1238, with militia 229. Under 21 years old number 718. Livestock value totals 77628 dollars. A H D Buttz leads with 1400 dollar stock value, John Creighton second. Several individuals surpass 1000 dollars in stock. Notable ages include William Elwood 85, Samuel Hunsaker 79, Geo Wolfe 75, George Wheeler 73, Michael Limbaugh 70, Enoch Lovel 71. The eldest lady is Sophia Weidencof 80, others: Nancy Love 75, Mrs Wheeler 72, Mary Ann Hunsaker is a blind 33-year-old who has attended Jacksonville school. Crops are abundant, oats abundant, harvest plenty, labor scarce. Thomas C Young signs. Plans to visit Columbus Township next week.
The piece notes extreme heat last week hindering outdoor business and market grain supply, then a refreshing rain bringing cooler, cloudy conditions. The river rises slowly and large rafts pass nearby while a Texas-moved herd of horses and mules was seen on Maine Street, suggesting potential gains for farmers and teamsters.
Geo. Winans lists fresh titles including Star Papers Doesticks Peg Moflington and Christie Johnston. The note mentions Hoosac mining and a farmer cutting 90 acres of wheat at 33 bushels per acre. A letter from Mrs Exexor Reep defends Mr Morrison from false claims in Quincy Herald. Local snips discuss Gov Gardner and a jest about due payments, with a tease of items “in a few days.”
In Chisago Minnesota on July 30 a faction of the Democratic Convention in the Capitol Library nominated Da Qlmstead for delegate to the Republican Convention after opposition to H M Rice. Governor Ramsey received 36 votes despite declining the nomination amid remarks by Governor Gorman and Sibley. In Boston arrests for selling liquor rise with ongoing appeals.
The Jacksonville Sentinel article prompts a sharp rebuttal defending constitutional guardrails and accusing abolitionists of misrepresentation. The Missouri Republican and Lexington convention are cited as fueling anti slavery agitation, while urging free states to resist pressure and defend their rights amid tense regional conflicts.
The editor laments frequent disappearance of exchange papers from the table of choice. He notes the annoyance of returning to mail after a brief absence to find needed papers gone. While willing to share once examined, he asks friends to respect the editor's copies until finished.
A detailed notice describes the Westerner towing the hull of the Kate Kearney with two first class freight locomotives named Hancock and Knox. It notes heavy engines built in Schnectady, their specs, cost about $11,000 each, and their transport from Chicago to Alton via Rochester. The piece then expands into a lengthy sermon-like discourse praising Freemasonry and opposing secrecy while defending its charitable aims and moral reach, interweaving biblical references and social critique.
Burglars entered the western city residence of F Counts Esquire and stole several pieces of jewelry. The thieves, skilled and bold, entered multiple sleeping rooms without waking occupants. The paper warns residents to beware and to shoot intruders on sight.
On Sunday evening last a man wearing the semblance of humanity struck a woman walking with a child on the sidewalk at Hampshire and Fourth streets. The report says the perpetrator was to be arrested, and the city police are urged to show greater diligence. The piece condemns such brutality and insists it cannot go unpunished.
Reports say the river continues to swell with the Rapids noting rising waters as cool weather prevails with northerly winds. Election news from Tennessee appears doubtful with some telegraphic dispatches suggesting Governor Johnson may secure re election amid a close contest. Cadets were observed in drill at Abington Mass. and a marriage notice from South Scituate describes a mixed race union amid satirical commentary on race and society.
Lima Lodge No 135 of Free and Accepted Masons requests publication of Rev A Dickersons St John s Day address delivered June 23 1855. A committee led by G W Marshall and R S Williams asks for an eloquent copy for publication and consent to receive the manuscript from Rev Dickerson.
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