The Whig and Tadpole Press Era Prospectus Reprint
A fragmented 1870s prospectus for The Whig of Quincy Illinois outlines aims to publish a first class newspaper with telegraphic reports from the Associated Press and news from across the country. It promises improved layout, a strong commercial department, and wide circulation while excluding indecent content. It also notes currency redemption plans and a Boston treasury holdover.
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Quincy
Illinois
Preas
United States
Philadelphia
Tae Wie
Tae Wan
Toe Waa
Geyenan JeweLn Declines Connecticut Governor Nomination
Postgasten Geyenan JeweLn has received numerous letters urging him to accept the Republican nomination for governor of Connecticut but has felt compelled to decline the use of his name for the purpose.
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Postgasten Geyenan JeweLn
Connecticut
Milwaukee court convicts Burback in revenue fraud conspiracy
Burback is sentenced in Milwaukee to nine months imprisonment and a $2000 fine plus half the trial costs. The Hartford Courant questions the new Congress, calling it a grand exhibition of tomfoolery, while Clayton correspondence proposes sweeping theological reforms. Tax opinions from clergy discuss Bishop Haven’s demonstration, with Rev. Mark Trafton arguing the uproar is driven by newspapers.
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Bentence
United States
Milwaukee
Burback
Clayton
New York Herald
Boston
Bishop Haven
Mark Trafton
New Congress May Harbor Latent Hamiltons and Websters
Tun New York Zimics suggests among the new Congressmen there may be latent talents akin to Hamiltons or Websters whose abilities could bloom like roses in June, though the outlook for such an intellectual surge is not encouraging at present.
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New York
Zimics
Alexander Hamiltons
Daniel Websters
Nation Critiques Henderson Dismissal in Harsh Terms
The Nation criticizes Henderson's dismissal as appropriate under the circumstances and questions any civilized government that tolerates his stance. The piece implies the President acted rightly and suggests few would accept Henderson's long held position in power.
California mint November coinage totals two million six hundred twenty three thousand
The November coinage of the California mint amounted to 2 623 000. Double eagles produced 1 820 000 and trade dollars 517 000. Half dollars were 236 000 and dimes 250 000, with the trade dollars sent to China and the dimes to Washington. Double eagles remain in San Francisco for circulation.
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California
China
Washington
San Francisco
Philadelphia Mint Receives New York Bars for Coinage
The Philadelphia Ledger reports the mint has been supplied from New York with fine bars suitable for producing 1,000,000 subsidiary coins monthly. The Treasury Department has dispatched large quantities of small silver volumes to the Assistants.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Philadelphia
New York
Tressury Department
Silger Volun
Aveistant
Council names new Fire Chief and First Assistant
The council last evening appointed a successor to Mr Ayres as Chief of the Fire Department and selected a First Assistant. Mr Steinbach, with long department experience, is thoroughly qualified for the chief post, while Mr Noakes was chosen as First Assistant by the Chief, signaling his qualification for that role.
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Ayres
Steinbach
Noakes
Court rules bonds valid if properly voted for lawful rail aid
The United States Circuit Court in Kansas held that bonds regularly voted for a lawful railroad aid object cannot be nullified by issuance errors, while bonds not legally voted or for illegal objects remain void even for innocent buyers. Purchasers must verify issuance compliance with the law.
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United States Circuit Court
Kansas
Taxation burdens rise in New York and other cities
The New York Bulletin notes soaring city tax burdens and flawed assessments. It cites Boston and Pittsburgh observers calling for tax reform, condemning convoluted municipal forms and outdated governance, hindering business and real estate.
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New York Bulletin
New York City
Boston
Pittsburg
Third Term Question Faces Grant in 1872 GOP
The Tuesday Troy Times argues it would be unwise for the Republican National Convention to renominate President Grant next year citing prejudice against a third term and noting Grant has not shown interest nor strong support exists. The paper warns a new candidate may be favored to help the party win the election.
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Troy
N. Y
Grant
Republican Party
Senate Edmands Resolution on Presidential Succession
Washington reports that a Senate Friday resolution by Mr Edmunds to investigate who may be President under the law is not aimed at Senator Perry. It allows the committee to identify laws governing presidential succession and decide if Ferry as President pro tempore is rightful in case of a vacancy. Edmunds thinks the question should be settled to prevent future contention between Ferry and Kerr.
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Washington
Senate
Edmunds
Perry
Ferry
Kerr
Congress Direct Demands For Information From Heads Of Departments
The piece notes that Congress has long claimed the right to question executive heads directly for information. Presidents have challenged such calls as irregular, clashing with a single executive theory. Madison supported the right yet Adams acknowledged potential constitutional incongruity. The practice, dating to early government, is described as longstanding.
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House of Congress
Congress
Madison
John Quincy Adams
House
Conkling Defines Executive Heads as Government Officers
The government stance holds that a head of department is an executive officer, not a separate branch. He is appointed by both the Senate and the House, and either chamber may compel him to provide information in his possession.
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Senator Conkling
Senate
House
Congress
Award of 904,700 in gold to San Francisco archbishop and bishop
Sir Edward Thornton awarded 904,700 in gold to Mgr. Alomay and Bishop T Amat for the Pious Fund confiscated by the Mexican government. The claimants receive half the Fund's gross revenues since 1848, with no interest, while the Fund's origins trace to early California Jesuit missions and later gifts.
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Sir Edward Thornton
United States and Mexican Claims Commission
Mgr. Alomay
San Francisco
T. Amat
Montero
Boston Pilot
California
Marquis of
Vallapuenta
Phillippine Islands
Spain
Centennial Memorial Address Proposal for Adams County
The United States Centennial Commission suggests using Fourth of July 1876 celebrations to fund a permanent historical memorial. Counties should deliver an address tracing each community’s century of history, growth, resources, and prospects, published uniformly to form a bound state collection. Adams County could feature a brief history at the city celebration, inviting long-time residents to contribute.
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United States Centennial Commission
Adams County
Creditors fret as failures spike nationwide amid speculative drift
The piece discusses widespread business failures across the country, especially in the East, noting a recent rise driven by speculative ventures. It argues many firms wind up to avoid debt, warns the moral hazard of chasing quick riches, praises old fashioned merchants, and critiques the House committee leadership and patronage patterns shaping policy.
Masonic Elections At Quincy and Bodley Lodges
At the Dec 17 1875 semi annual meeting Quincy Lodge No 206 elected Ki B Mulliner W J H W Mead Alfred Glossop J We Gee F Jaaper Treasurer T J Mackay Secretary Rev Edward Anderson Chaplain F H Alcrich S D Thos Robertson J D W C Graves 4 S DT Holmes J8 C D YanFrank Tyler The installation will be Jan 7 Bodley Lodge No 1 ALPL A 3 held a regular meeting electing Thomas White W M W BE Robertson B W C C Washburn J W Thomas Carter Treasurer E M Broughton Secretary oD McAfee B Dr Win Travilla J D Thomas Bryant Charles Bazley Stowards Joseph Baepters Chaplain Ala W Blakesley Tyler William Sommers M B C of C Deputy Grand Master Joseph Robbins presiding newly elected members installed Retiring Master William Sommers presented with a jeweled nate by the brethren
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S. D
Thomas White
W. BE. Robertson
B. W
C. C. Washburn
J. W
Thomas Carter
E. M. Broughton
Od. McAfee
Win
Travilla
J. D
Thomas Bryant
Charles Bazley
Stowards
Joseph Baeptens
Ala W. Blakesley
Tyler
William Sommers
Washington Committees Split New York Democrats
The December 20 report on House committee assignments shows Western members satisfied while New York Democrats divide evenly. Cox opposed Fernandy Wood as part of the committee selections.
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Wasitxatoy
New York
Cox
Fernandy Wood
Political row over Senate President election and party postures
The piece details friction among Western members blocking Wood from chairing the Ways and Means Committee, Illinois securing two strong members, and Morrison and Burchard placements. It notes a resolution by Senator Edmunds for a new Senate President election, aimed at conferring title to the Vice President Ferry without ousting him, amid 49 precedents in Ferry's favor. The Democratic caucus appears divided, with unease over the Louisiana question and split among moderates and progressives on Wheeler’s compromise and broader discussion.
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Ways and Means
Wood
Cox
Illinois
Waya
Meags
Morrison
Burchard
Senate
Edmunds
Ferry
Louisiana
A Familiar Letter From The Atlantic For January
A satirical verse by Oliver Wendell Holmes critiques aspiring poets who chase praise by churning rhymes. It mocks empty originality and the lure of fame, warning that genuine inspiration cannot be forced and that verse must spring from true impulse rather than crafted cleverness.
Indians Fight Near Camp Supply Between Cheyenne and Arapaho
A clash occurred three or four days ago between Cheyenne and Arapaho hunting parties about fifty miles west of Camp Supply. Several on both sides were wounded. The Arapaho infringed on Cheyenne rights, prompting the fight. Fourth Cavalry supports the Cheyennes while Fifth Cavalry backs the Arapaho to maintain peace.
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Torena
Arrapahoe Indiana
Camp Supply
Fourth Cavalry
Fifth Cavalry
Arapahoes
George Reynolds the Olympamist Sentenced to Two Years
Bart Larz December 21 reports George Reynolds the olympamist was sentenced by Chief Justice White to two years imprisonment and a 6500 fine. He was released on 10000 bail during an appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Bart Larz
George Reynolds
White
Supreme Court
Freight talks with Quincy merchants on rail rates and lines
A Tai Wu reporter interviews several Quincy wholesale merchants about freight discrimination and the need for a competing Eastbound line. They cite current tariffs by the O., B. and Q., T., W. & W., and H. & St. Jo lines, urging more competition to lower costs for local shippers.
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Tai Wuh
Tae Wuh
Quincy
Biunson
Munson
St. Louis
Hannibal
H. & St. Jo. Boads
Keokuk
Kansas City
Tar Ware
C. S. Groff
Groff
Barry
Pike County
Illinois
Griggsville Landing
New York
Quincey
Carthage
B.&q
Hannibal Bridge
Tad
Mr. Munson
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Ono
D. Wilcox & Sons
Quincy, Ilinois
The
Quincy Whig
Hartford Courant
Henderson
Ther Hoube
W. R. Morrison
Randall
Appropriations
Fernando Wood
Committee On Banking and Currency
Foreign Affairs
Swann
Maryland
Banks
Atlantic
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Leander
Lilian
Lillibullero
Rembrandt of
Rhine
Critica
Peerat
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