25 Feb 1871
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1871
Page
1
A column of humorous bits and society notes from a mid nineteenth century newspaper. The item references a New Jersey woman giving up snuff, a quoted joke about Theodore Hook, and various political and literary mentions reflecting era concerns. It includes commentary on figures like Jim Fisk and Gail Hamilton, and notes on bills, appointments, and state affairs.
The editor condemns a plan by railroad backers to contract 150000 more in work on the road relying on future bonds. It cites Senator Richardson’s November inspection and pledge to carry out the city’s wishes, arguing the enterprise rests on public faith and risks harming the company and city credit if the pledge is broken.
The Chicago Times defends compulsory education, arguing it raises national intelligence and prosperity. It disputes critics, praises Bateman’s administration, and cites German state examples to urge universal literacy against democratic ignorance.
A Tennessee proposal to tax dogs to fund schools is discussed alongside a prior act taxing dogs and a Webster definition. The piece notes the humor and irony in treating dogs as educational contributors and questions the legal scope of canine taxation in historic context.
The piece argues critics unfairly charge Col John Hay, NY Tribune editor, with imitating Bret Harte. It contends Hay’s work has distinct features, cites his substantial prose contributions, and predicts his lasting reputation beyond contemporaries. It notes Bret Harte’s daring but questions of imitation fade as Hay gains recognition.
A Boston Congregationalist piece hints the Democratic party opposes popular education. A Michigan Democrat replies, defending Edication and arguing Democrats in Michigan have long supported free schooling. He asks if Edication should feel resentful after the publication and its claims.
The bar association met on a Saturday to consider support for the daughters of the late Chief Justice Taney amid dire need. Speakers, though many aligned with Taney's political era, emphasized legal duty to ensure an honorable livelihood for those closely related to the former chief justice.
Gideon Welles disputes Thurlow Weed’s Galaxy tale claiming Lincoln promised to appoint William Cost Johnson Secretary of the Navy. Weed before election 1860 says he urged Lincoln to appoint Johnson and spoke with Lincoln at Springfield. Welles argues Johnson died in April 1860 and Lincoln did not appoint him.
The Ohio Republicans begin early planning for the fall campaign with nomination talks for Governor. Among those considered are General R. B. Cowan and General Mortimer D. Leggett, current Commissioner of Patents, praised for gallantry and legal prowess.
The Prince ton Republican reports J. W. Bailey, Esq., suffered a fire loss totaling $4,500 with $1,500 from inventory removal and $3,000 for his building. Despite the setback, Bailey is praised for his enterprise and is hoped to rebound soon.
The City Marshal Sauvage faced an impeachment over ordinance violations and was acquitted by the Council in a protracted trial. Mayor Drummond announced it impossible to govern with the current marshal and signaled resignation if needed, with council considering action at the next meeting amid efforts to persuade a reconsideration.
A Nebraskan letter debunks romantic Western migration schemes from the East. It details actual homestead costs, entry fees, and required cash for 160 acres, logging that early years demand heavy outlays before any crop profit. The note promotes practical settlement, rail expansion, and prairie farming while cautioning against idealized promises.
The article surveys the Q M and P R R future links from Brownville and Quincy toward Denver and San Francisco, detailing planned branches and connections with the Little Nemaha River line, Midland Pacific, and various western railways. It highlights anticipated construction, early operation timelines, and expected eastern ties with cities and trunk lines.
An American abroad reports harsh conditions for French prisoners in Dresden. Private lodgings are forbidden, soldiers endure barracks deprivations, and many are forced to live with low rabble. A noble father offered 20 000 thaler for private rooms, but to no avail. Barracks sit near the river, risking inundation when spring ice breaks up.
The New York Zrifune details a Cooper Institute lecture by Mrs. Langford about an 19 person expedition from Helena Montana in August for six weeks seeking the Yellowstone sources. They ascend the Bel Range from Fort Ellis to 8000 feet, traverse canyons, witness the Madison Jefferson and Gallatin rivers meeting the Mississippi, view Yellowstone peaks and lake at 8380 feet, and describe geysers, hot springs, and vast basins with Giant’s Causeway like columns. They report 1000 hot springs, 500 craters, vivid geyser activity, and striking prismatic sunlight on the waters.
The Overland Monthly recounts how Meyer Anselm Rothschild founded a vast European network with five sons and five daughters who ruled a single family firm. By 1820 their reach spanned Europe and they influenced major loans through rapid relay of news. Nathan Rothschild allegedly learned Waterloo results hours early in London, enabling sizable profits.
A stilted parliamentary speech by an Indiana legislator extols national unity and vast American geography. The remark references oceans, continents, and a sweeping view of the nation’s landscapes as a patriotic backdrop.
Reports describe daylight supernatural events at John Haddox and widow Haddox’s homes in Mill Creek, with furniture moved, dishes broken, objects launched, and a shawl burned in a fire. Witnesses from around the region flock to observe as the haunting escalates amid claims of a witch and a restless dead wife.
Anecdotes describe Toombs deriding Seward and Wade while challenging them as lacking statesmanlike substance. Wade rises to defend, declaring readiness to go to the people with a stark line about land and liberty. Spectators applaud as Breckinridge and Douglas trade barbs and brand each other as party factions sharpen.
On his deathbed Kentucky Chief Justice Robertson asked for a lullaby sung by Miss Cary. She first sang Way down upon the Suwanee River, then attempted Home Sweet Home but was overcome by emotion. The scene was described as one of the most touching episodes of departing greatness.
An antique rumor in a Belgian village near Antwerp claims the Wandering Jew reappeared, described as worn Roman garb and a staff, bare foot and beard. Adults fled while children heard a message of upheaval, predicting a new European ruler and widespread changes, with the figure promising endless presence. The stranger refused to reveal a name, saying he would always walk the earth.
A Chicago dispatch reports a celebrated lady killer from Galesburg duped a Knoxville heiress, forced marriage, and left two weitere revolver acts amid other families. Disgraced kin threaten lynching, while a Galesburg man tries poisoning himself after a separate saloon incident.
A San Francisco lawsuit details Ah Sam a Mongolian suing John Benken for 740 in US circuit court over opium sale from December 23, 1870. The case notes Chinese testimony is not admissible in state courts and marks a rare civil action by a Mongolian in federal court amid broader discussions of foreign litigants. The report lists related Illinois and regional items including fires, rail, and industry updates.
Two colored girls at the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb in Jacksonville, both unable to hear or speak when found as waifs, are now learning sign language and reading. One remains unable to recall her origin or former master, while the other is fair and capable. They dine at the table by choice, considered a post of honor, and both are well regarded by other pupils who have not learned racial prejudice. Both represent a rare case of inconclusively traced histories and commendable progress.
The Tennessee carried notable figures including Hon. B. F. Wade of Ohio and Andrew D. White of Cornell, with a roster of officials, scholars, and journalists such as Fred Douglass Jr, C C Parry, Wm P Blake, Ward, Newcombe, Crane, and others. A separate item quotes Susan B. Anthony at a suffrage convention remarking “No man dares to call me his own,” followed by humorous comparisons to bravely facing beasts.
Mrs. Estren Morris, Justice of the Peace in Wyoming Territory, writes that though women have voting rights, they need more education before fully using the franchise. The letter notes advancement in thinking and the potential to sustain the grant. 1,200 residents in Seonees endure war shelling, 500 falling in a month, while 1,100 rely on the Maire for soup and bread and horseflesh.
A compilation notes diverse 19th century items: Yale College colors, Gustave Dorg in Paris defense, Gen Kilpatrick lecturing on Sherman’s March in Ohio, Louis of Bavaria considering a musical journal editorship, Boston Corbett preaching in Philadelphia, J R Gilmore Ed Mund Kirke railroading in New Jersey, Bret Harte and the Sacramento Monthly, Hon John J Crittenden biography by his daughter, W B Hurlbut with San Domingo Commissioners, a Massachusetts border view claim by a foreign gentleman, Indian youths seeking Presbyterian ministry studies in Kansas, Maj Magonyi now cigar shop keeper in Pesth, Peter Cooper pledging funds to Cooper Institute for libraries.
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