18 Aug 1870
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1870
Page
1
Adams County delegates meet today at Camp Point to select state and district delegates. The editorial urges harmony and a unified front to advance Republican principles and county interests, warning against internal strife and stressing that men serve principles, not office.
A morning dispatch summarizes uncertain front lines near Metz with reports of a potential French retreat and hints of a planned battle at Chalons as tensions rise across Europe. It notes quieter Spain, rising Italian revolutionary threats, and Parisian uncertainty. Additional items reference Colonel Hay’s trip to Washington over the Cuban issue, and New York politics including Judge McCann’s defalcation. The Quincy Herald’s stance on Rock Island and Quincy congressmen is questioned.
Chicago notes report Mrs. Clark shot herself on Washington street after walking with a man. She named him as having knowledge of the act, but neither party will speak further, leaving the affair wrapped in mystery. Obituary for Henry Jordan, actor. Saratoga trotting results: Lucy defeats Geo. Wilkes in three heats times 2.29 2.2744 2.37. Dem. Judge McCain defalcation alleged. real estate in Ireland involved. judge’s property being quietly disposed of. Pugilist Joe Coburn arrested for grand larceny. Counterfeit 20s circulating from Shoe and Leather Bank in city and Brooklyn. Burglary at Elbert's store ends with clerk Frederick A. Merrick dead and Gilbert Burrows wounded.
Paris rumors and telegraphic reports speak of a chaotic war scene with Prussian setbacks near Metz and Verdun. The French government maintains silence as battles rage across Strasbourg Worth and Lichtenburg, with reports of 10,000 wounded and large troop movements.
Paris dispatches from New York and London report discontent among French corps under McMahon and Failly for allowing Prussian forces to concentrate. Battles near Metz and Verdun are described, with Paris journals urging patience as officials withhold full results. Rumors of Strasbourg sorties, naval actions, and political unrest circulate while armies maneuver toward Chalons and Metz.
The Farragut obsequies proceed in Portsmou th with Lieutenant Commander Crossman directing. A marine escort arrives by the Speedwell and a large procession forms for St Johns Church. Senators, governors, and notable officers will attend as business in the city halts. The funeral includes marine honors and tomb interment with military rites.
In Wheeling a congressional convention for the sixteenth district nominated Jno Bingham for re election on the third ballot. The gathering occurred near the church with a volley fired by the Pons and other assembled sons of the Republic.
St Louis reports the Kansas Pacific Railroad will open for regular business on September 1. A grand Pullman car excursion to Denver and Cheyenne will celebrate the completion.
Washington reports the Secretary of the Navy ordered Admiral Glisson to send a vessel up the Elbe and Weser to protect American citizens visiting in North Germany if needed. The Interior will restore Indian Agencies to civil control, a neutrality proclamation is prepared, and Paris has not ordered a general removal of Prussians, with about 150 affected by domicile demonstrations.
New York reports German vessels hoisted flags and a Bremen salute at sunrise noon and sunset in celebration of war news. A Nathans murder house in 23d Street sold for 70000. Irish Nationalists form a temporary directory for Irish funds in America amid European war tensions. Syracuse and Troy report temperance nominations and a scientific association session with around one hundred delegates.
Reports from Mexico and Rio Janeiro detail developments as Juarez's wife dies and Negrete trial progresses while the government faces bankruptcy. A cabinet shift is expected with Romero and Maricol, opposition grows against Tehuantepec concessions, and executions of Cadenez brothers are noted. Rio Janeiro proclaims peace with Paraguay and Brazil signs decade-long coolie import contracts in New York.
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