02 Feb 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1869
Page
1
A San Francisco shock late in the week follows abroad dispatches on Greece Turkey and West India annexation. Reports cite bonds issued to the Union Pacific reaching over 50 million by 1869, with political shifts in Congress and debates on police, infrastructure, and territorial expansion.
Special correspondence reports invitations for a grand reception at Gen John Cook’s residence in Quincy. The legislature’s proposed visit to the city garners favor and a special train by the T W and W railroad is promised to aid excursionists. The Chicago papers’ claim about Gov Palmer designating the Zouaves as bodyguard is denied. the Zouaves of Quincy receive the honor.
Judge Orth will introduce a House bill to admit the Dominican government as a U S territory named St Domingo under republican rule with consent of the Dominican government and eventual statehood. The move mirrors broader annexation sentiment in Washington and opposition to the Alabama Claims treaty.
Springfield reports detail Senate actions on railroad charters and a governor veto of LaSalle Ice and Transportation Company, with bills on canal Commissioners and a general incorporation law. House measures cover liquor precinct votes, Quincy rail subsidies, Adams County courthouse site, and numerous private bills amid ongoing debates on revenue laws and canning of public buildings.
The Times of New York on February 1 urges fixing defects in the proposed Alabama claims treaty to preserve peace. It warns that delaying action leaves both nations irritated and offers either war or peace as the clear path, urging decisive choice.
A young country woman was assaulted in a liquor saloon by a ruffian named Jackeny who was later arrested. An anonymous letter to a morning paper argues none of those arrested killed Mr. Rogers but hints the true murderer will be revealed in time.
A New York job printers' strike cut an ad rate from 50 to 44 cents per thousand. Reports note the Isabella statue in Havana's park was moved at midnight under artillery direction. A Sullivan County safe was robbed of 100000 dollars. A lunatic in St Stephen New Brunswick killed his sister and murdered himself. The steamship Periere bound for New York returned to Brest after a deadly voyage. A noted Chicago operator Fuller was arrested at Bushnell Illinois with counterfeit currency.
The amount spent on the new courthouse at Haville totals 111675 dollars, and officials warn costs could reach one million. The Legislature is urged to act to protect the public purse amid rising expenditures. A report notes Dixon’s Rock River bridge as the finest in the area after a recent inspection. In labor news, James Johnson, a Wrights packing house employee at Aledo, fell into a boiler but survived after bystanders quickly freed him from the scalding water.
The Fortieth Congress in Washington on Feb 1 moved through multiple measures. Pomeroy presented a Kansas memorial for reimbursement, while a Kentucky University damage claim faced routing to the Court of Claims. Debates touched Indian Bureau transfer, interior building appropriations, and a Copper Tariff amendment as the House and Senate paused for votes and an evening session plan.
French and Mexican relations, Turkish Greek mediation, and U S diplomacy surface in telegraphic reports from Paris Vienna Madrid and Athens. Anson Burlingame and Chinese ambassadors meet Gen Dix amid alleged protests over honors for Jefferson Davis. Greece leans toward Paris Conference protocol while Turkey resists. Public calls for religious liberty stir Mexico City street scenes as a new Republic forms.
New York February report: four Wall Street operators were brought up and held for examination on charges of defrauding Union Pacific out of $24 first mortgage bonds. A thief arrested this morning is accused of murdering Mr. Rogers. police expect to arrest a second suspect tonight. Meyerus February 1 Ledger notes requisitions from Gov Clayton to remove property for steamer Hesper and warns of possible bloodshed if attempts to resist.
Sue Pouis reports a burglary at Archibald Gonkin’s Davenport jewelry storefront last night. Thieves stole twelve high value watches belonging to customers, with a total value uncertain due to unclear OCR text.
Washington dispatches note Supreme Court rulings including railroad bond taxation for foreign holders and a tax withholding option. Senate and House Indian Affairs committees back Choctaw land claim of 1.8 million dollars to be added to pending legislation. Pacific Railroad plan details favor securities on first mortgage bonds with land sales proceeds to repay bonds.
The Methodist church body in New York resolves to raise half a million dollars for a church in a destitute city district. One hundred thousand dollars has already been subscribed. A San Domingo letter notes strong approval of President Johnson's proclamation on annexation to the United States as the peaceful resolution to current issues, with Dominican envoys instructed to push the matter in Washington.
Markets by Telegraph reports a lively money market with rates near 6 to 7 percent, gold at 1255 12537, dull to lower government bonds and a buoyant yet unsettled railroad and express market. New York hog receipts 1921 head. Chicago floor stocks high and mixed. grain mixed with firmer spring wheat and steady No 2 spring at 1 14 1 14. provisions active with pork around 31.50 cash and lard around 20.3 cents.
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