18 Dec 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1869
Page
1
A fragmented poem reflects on ships bearing treasures, memory of brave dead, and the longing for freedom. Vague images of battles, loyalty, and resilience shift through scenes of reef and drum, with themes of peace after conflict and enduring spirit.
A string of aphorisms and playful lines spans topics from maritime terms and diet to humor about authors, editors, and social scenes. Notable items include mentions of Mark Twain, the Suez Canal, and a joke about an overworked horse. The piece blends quips, puns, and tiny anecdotes with generous cultural references.
A concise history of Illinois Supreme Court creation, reorganizations, and key justices from 1818 through the 19th century, tracing circuit duties, changes under 1824, 1825, 1827, 1829, 1835, 1841, and the 1848 Constitution shaping today’s three-division system and seniority chief.
The Vermont Legislature enacted a tax exemption for five years to attract new manufacturing establishments and machinery capital over one thousand dollars. Proponents argue the policy benefits national wealth by boosting production and reducing distance between producer and consumer, while safeguarding producer interests.
The report argues against forced resumption, urging gradual withdrawal of part of the legal tender and replacement by national bank circulation to balance Western and Southern needs. It cautions against resume while five-twenty bonds are held abroad, notes risks of European hedges and panic, and supports reducing circulation gradually to reach a workable specie resumption without disaster.
The New York World's reporter quotes merchants Claflin Devlin Cooper and others on current business conditions. Claflin says activity is off but not disastrously dull, noting a postwar market adjustment and lower prices after victory. Cooper warns of alarm over commercial affairs and a possible downturn.
A dry goods merchant warns against sudden return to specie payments and rampant living, noting easy credits fueled over expansion. He cites a $70 000 merchant with all capital in real estate and a buyer who sought 30 day credit, unsatisfied by the terms, to illustrate fragile finances.
A New York dispatch notes General Frank P. Blair addressing the New York Democracy and congratulating them on a state victory while urging honesty on their banner. The piece suspects Gotham Democrats cannot adopt such a radical change and mocks their literacy to read the suggested inscription.
At a recent Trustees meeting of the Insane Asylum the subject of Dr McFarland resigning as Superintendent was discussed. The doctor cited broken health from long service and asked to be relieved at some future date. The Board has taken the matter under consideration.
The passage condemns Wendell Phillips for a sweeping charge about Presidents and self interest. It notes Phillips’ eloquence but argues his denunciations damage his influence, stating most men reject universal condemnation and that Phillips’ position remains minority and fixed.
The current South Carolina census figures indicate a population drop. about two-thirds of the state’s thirty-one counties report a decrease of roughly 5,000 since 1860, suggesting prior figures were inaccurate.
The editorial argues the Constitutional Convention should be controlled by the Republican Party of Illinois, denounces Democratic and Reform factions, and lists Republicans and Democrats expected to serve. It asserts the convention must reflect the will of the people and advance liberal, progressive constitutional provisions.
An eastern newspaper column recounts a Florence sourced tale of two criminals Averio and Caries executed in Brazil. Dr Lorenzo y Carmo allegedly reattached one head to the other's body using electricity, with the head later misidentified. After months the revived person could move, though with stiffness, prompting sensational public speculation.
A Treasury notice recalls a cent error in closing the accounts of the National Broadway Bank of New York City. A draft for 18 45010 was honored and a letter stated the government still owed one cent. On review the error was found and a corrected amount of 18 450.72 was proposed for forwarding.
Special correspondence from Washington notes the Forty-First Congress opens with a full Senate, many House members, and a strong President’s message. Illinois figures Hawley and Breckinridge are highlighted as influential, while tariff, currency, salaries, and capital relocation dominate chatter among Western delegates. Prominent figures like Twain and Greely appear in town, and the piece predicts a stormy session with intense lobbying and national financial concerns.
A fragment notes skepticism about credulous laity swallowing medical claims, suggesting belief may spread beyond professionals. The line signals broader discourse on trust in medical authorities within a historical period.
Telegraphic items report General Butler moving to pay pensions through the Money Order Office with a bill reflecting his plan. The Mormon Reform is discussed in New York with E W Tullidge urging reforms and criticizing Brigham Young while Pere Hyacinthe voices Catholic views on celibacy and marriage. Court news from Pougheepsie covers Luckey vs Tribune libel, and other items note bail in a fraud case, hog cholera outbreaks, Alabama claims notes, and a Paris session in the Corps Legislatif with impeachment calls. Seward arrives in Mexico for meetings with Juarez and a banquet, with praise for his role in American republicanist ideals.
The Southern States advance extensive railroad building with multiple lines under way. Georgia reports seven new railways including a Macon to Brunswick 180 mile line nearly complete and an Atlanta to Charlotte section nearing opening. Alabama and Tennessee projects connect Chattanooga to Meriden and Griffith to Decatur as lines of note.
Illinois notes report Aurora's $5,000 sidewalk suit, Rock Island music and milk festivals for churches, county delegate votes, deaths in Jacksonville, hog projections at Peoria, a Blooming ton lecture, Sparta public schools closed for smallpox, and lawsuits in Montgomery County. Other items cover stock yard sales, railway earnings, county judge votes in Clay, Metropolis railroad donation vote, Dixon murder trial, farm yields in Rushville, Illinois Central land sales, and river dam progress.
A collage of brief reports touches on 1620 national banks, a jab at the Congressional Globe, Cassius M. Clay’s New York plans, a Missouri colored education convention in Jefferson City on January 19, Lincoln’s residence in Fort Wayne, a false tale of Mrs. Lincoln’s marriage, North Carolina loyalty indemnity measures, Mississippi election returns showing Alcorn with a large majority, railroad expansion in various towns, Bank of California president D O Mills bringing two pricey paintings home, a Ward Jurloughs case update, the Chicago Agitator moving to Boston, and Mrs. Livermore as editor with a notable roster of writers.
A revival at A M E Church in Platte City reports over 45 converts. The Kansas City Journal notes large livestock slaughter this season, drownings in St Louis, a trial continuation for Mike McCoole, customs actions against sugar, road premiums in Bollinger, land sales in Ironton, and a Thurlow Weed war story recounting a near encounter with McClellan on a Philadelphia train.
The piece lists varied political items including Judge Griers resignation due to superannuation, Alcorns county results, a contested seat in the Ninth Kentucky district, and Sen Ferry's bill to repeal test oaths. It notes Treasury clerks to be paid in December, Maryland Chief Justice Scotts ruling on the Emancipation Proclamation, a Kentucky tax on United States bond incomes, and broader debates on revenue and new apportionments. The Disability Bill freeing about 500 ex Rebels passes with little opposition after earlier obstruction.
A London published anecdote from Medow's History of the Chinese recounts a Chinese man who hid his son from women after a failed marriage. The boy, seeing three figures with fans, asks about them and learns of women, causing distress and melancholy as he seeks better understanding.
In a Monday afternoon courtroom drama a young woman, seeking redress for a wrong, hurled sulphuric acid at a man she claims robbed her of a virtuous name. The attacker was struck in the head as the liquid splashed, lawyers' attire stained, and the assailant was jailed with $1000 bail awaiting quarter sessions.
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