Daily Whig Advertisements and Subscriptions Rates
The Daily Whig lists office address at 425 Hampshire Street North Side Square and outlines subscription pricing: one year 9.30, six months 4.50, monthly 1.00, weekly 0.25 with various club offers. It notes advertising terms, including advance payment, and requires authors to sign communications with name and address for authentication.
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Fire at Hampshire street stores threatens total loss
A fierce fire raging below the office on Hampshire street began in J. Bradford's harness store and spread to M. Jacobs' clothing house. At 8 a.m. indications show both buildings likely to be total losses. firefighters responded promptly while reports from Cadiz, England, and U.S. political news continue elsewhere.
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M. Jacobs’ Clothing House
Illinois items report shops move and crimes
Illinois Central may move its construction and repair shops from Amboy to Dunleith. A barn ten miles north of Taylorville burned with losses over 4000 dollars. Springfield Postmaster candidate Charles Reed seeks a House seat. Springfield burglars robbed P Doyle’s house of a substantial sum. Waterloo Demokrat editor Julius Reichenstein jailed for two years for forgery. Miss Baumgartner recovered 1000 dollars from Edward Kausing for broken engagement. Knoxville Republican urges county seat war end and more railroads. Derwent’s flouring mill in Rockford burned from overheating machinery, causing heavy losses.
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Samuel Saddler
Taylorville
Charles Reed
Springfield
House of Representatives
P. Doyle
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Waterloo Demokrat
Miss Baumgartner
St. Clair County
Ill
Edward Kausing
Knoxville
Osburg
Derwent
Rockford
Important from Washington and Cadiz unrest
A Washington dispatch notes an anticipated ruling on the Legal Tender Act as unconstitutional. Reports from Cadiz detail Gen Roda's proclamation to insurgents, offering clemency if they lay down arms, while Cadiz faces continued clashes between Republicans and Monarchists. London reports negotiation plans for a China trade treaty with Burlingame’s embassy.
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United States
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Spain
London
Lord Clarendon
Burlingame
Supreme Court may rule legal-tender law unconstitutional
The Tribune reports confidential Washington belief the Supreme Court will strike down the legal-tender act with likely unity among justices. The Times notes a plan to raise whisky tax to $2 and says Congress is being canvassed. It denies Alaska purchase funds, stating $7.2 million went to Russia and $5 million to London for Russian railroad loans.
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Bold burglary at Carson Pirie Co in Chicago
In Chicago on December 14 a daring burglary at Carson Pirie & Co 36 Lake Street was discovered in the evening. Thieves entered through a rear window breaking the shutters and glass and stole silks valued at not less than 8500 dollars. Several minor burglaries occurred over the past two nights, indicating a surge of thieves in the city.
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Carson, Pirie & Co
Lakestreet
Suppression of Important Dispatches Opposed Insurgents
New York dispatches dated December 14 indicate that Havana authorities disapproved dispatches for the Associated Press. The suppression leads to inferences that insurgents on the island have achieved notable successes.
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Associated Press
Havana
Resignations and Careers Jump Across Inferred Lines
General Steedmen resigns the New Orleans Collectorship while Senator Doolittle is said to be in reduced means. Oliver Dyer, once linked to a sensational Wickedest Man tale, joins the Swedenborgians. Boston publisher Mr Fields reflects on rising from errand boy to head of his house. Miss Adelaide Phillips accepts a four year opera engagement in Paris and sails from Boston in spring.
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Boston
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Paris
Congressional Proceedings and Nominations Report
Washington dispatch details Senate nominations to Russia and Internal Revenue, adjournment actions, and a surplus of 1869 finance measures. It notes the Dyer inquiry adjournment, War department river and harbor spending, and various bills on naturalization, judiciary, and Indian affairs. The House debates debt policy and adjourns from December to January with numerous introductions and referrals.
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Congressional notes on Freedmen Bureau and currency reform
In Washington on December 14 the Senate received a War Department report urging a Commissioner to investigate Freedmen's Bureau operations. Memorials urged woman suffrage and indemnity for Georgia outrages. A Union League Club memorial sought a committee to probe naturalization and election frauds. A Morton bill outlined coin redemption of notes and currency, bank reserves, and legal tender changes through 1872.
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Rebels Report of State Affairs in Arkansas
Memphis December 14 reports ongoing Arkansas troubles with militia depredations at Augusta. The steamer Liberty carried fleeing families. militia actions provoke condemnation. White River freight is blocked to Augusta to avoid seizures. The Avalanche notes harsh militia acts. Republicans decry martial law as unconstitutional. Gov Upham’s force at Woodruff numbered 150. 15 primates captured at Augusta. Martial law proclaimed in Conway county amid unrest.
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Georgia Republicans Challenge Gore Bullock At Washing
The Republicans of Georgia protest policy actions in Washington and claim Georgia’s rights in the Union are fully restored. A decision on Georgia’s homestead and stay law will be rendered tomorrow. The Supreme Court has issued a judgment against Lieutenant Governor Gleason, forbidding him from exercising the Governor’s office, with a strong likelihood the case will go to the United States Supreme Court.
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U.S
Gladstands Address and Cadiz Insurrection Updates
Gladstones address to Greenwich electors previews his return to office and aims to pass Irish church disestablishment and other measures. In Cadiz the Cadiz insurrection ends with insurgents surrendering arms to the authorities amid Dorada’s firm enforcement of proclamations. Capiz reports quiet after arms return and patrols. Arrests in Madrid total about thirty for inciting rebellion. Paris notes Great Powers remain committed to settling the Turkey Greece dispute.
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Etendard
Turkey
Greece
The Army Reunion Arrivals Are Under Way
Large crowds of officers from across the country arrive for the Grand Army Reunion to be held in Cutervo with notable guests including Gen. Grant Scho field Sherman Pope Harney McClernand Palmer Slocum Thomas and McDowell. Grant Sherman Thomas and others attend a reception at Lieut. Gov. Bross residence this evening.
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Drain of gold and currency to West and South continues
Finance report from New York notes ongoing drain of gold and currency, with one bank receiving orders for half a million in currency from Chicago and weekly remittances reaching four million. A separate note from Boston on December 14 shows Shuttlesworth likely re-elected mayor with a 1500 vote margin, indicating a Democratic win over a Republican.
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Chicago
Markets by Telegraph and New York Prices
Markets by Telegraph reports a December 14 New York session with gold at 135.74, money market steady, and securities showing firmer closes. Government bonds and stocks mixed but supportive. New York live stock and hog markets show receipts around 2,200 and softer near close, with softer river conditions noted for St. Louis and Great Lakes areas.
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New York
Babec
Dull demand and mixed moves across Wheat and Corn markets
In Carcago and St Louis far markets report quiet to steady trends. Wheat trades around 1.17 to 1.16 per bushel in Carcago and St Louis with No 2 at 1.14. corn steady to lower with No 2 at 52 to 57 cents. Provisions firm with hogs weak, pork priced near 24 to 25 dollars, lard around 15 cents. Chicago and Milwaukee show similar patterns with wheat around 1.25 to 1.16 and oats around 48 to 59 cents. Overall grain markets quiet, prices largely unchanged. pork and lard varied by locale.
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The Sexes Health Crisis In Early 19th Century Text
A medical critique argues women suffer from a range of sexual and reproductive complaints caused by modern lifestyle. It links exhaustion, unwholesome air and food, and social excesses to chronic illness. The piece endorses Hewmnone’s Extract as a supposed cure, urging simple remedies and noting societal pressures like early marriage and ballroom excesses.
Dissolution of Agey & Copp Partnership
The partnership between J. B. Agey and C. M. Copp trading as Agey & Copp is dissolved by mutual consent. J. B. Agey will continue the livery business at the old stand. Dated November 18, 1868 in Quincy Illinois. C. M. Copp. Also mentions Rensch wholesale and retail dealer in Crockery at 515 Maine Street Quincy Ill.
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Agey & Copp
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Under the charge of Duckworth and Bugbee
A brief notice states the matter is under the charge of Messrs. Duckworth and Bugbee. The report lacks further context, but identifies the two named trustees or managers handling the proceedings.
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