11 Jan 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1869
Page
1
The Daily Whig reports a Paris meeting to settle the Greece Turkey dispute. It notes Gen Rousseau funeral in New Orleans, possible Canada reciprocal treaty, Grant reception in Baltimore, and a Sitka population shift amid Alaska news. It mentions Palmer inaugurates Illinois governor, Maine race for Hamlin, and turmoil in Alabama and Norfolk region.
A Powell House sale near Chillicothe fetched 10000 dollars. A St. Joseph firm slaughtered 7037 hogs season’s end. Memphis Douglas House fire caused minor damage. St. Joseph street railway planned from Savannah depot to Patee House. Ray county’s hogs packed totalled around 1.9 million. William Mead, early Western Missouri settler, died near Yule on the 8th. Louisiana citizens pledged 5400 for an Agricultural and Mechanical Fair. Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad paid interest and state tax of 16399.55. Amstead, a Black man, killed by express near Wentzville on Christmas night. Brookfield doctors reported numerous births incl. triplets and twins. Jealous shooting at Shirley House Chillicothe. Three land tracts near Chillicothe sold for 10000, 66050, and 14000 respectively. Pike county may gain two air routes. Marion and Balls counties lack them, prompting a bid for fair grounds at Hannibal.
Telegraph summary reports Gen. Rousseau's funeral in New Orleans following unrest in Virginia where several Black individuals were killed. A $40,000 Cairo fire and a major Colima earthquake are noted, with Alaska news on Sitka citizens departing. West Indies updates include a Dulce amnesty proclamation and Crete's insurrection intensifying.
The Illinois Senate opens with prayers and discusses appointing committees to greet the Governor elector and to refer state geologist reports. Bills introduced include banking incorporation and railroad charters. The House adjourns to Monday as general business continues. Civil war era dispatches report freedmen bureau reductions, Norfolk disturbances, and the funeral procession in Richmond for John Minor Botts.
The Gazette will publish a captain general proclamation granting general amnesty for political offenses and pardons for prisoners or exiles. General Duke to dissolve the military commission and restore civil courts, with a forthcoming press liberty measure. British steamer Eclipse arrives from Port au Prince reporting. Haiti claims Salnave seized the British schooner Couch at Port au Prince. U S Consul at Aux Cayes reportedly rough handled. Port au Prince attack looming. Havana reports banker Curacoa failed to secure a loan for Baez, risking his presidency.
A Colima earthquake on December 20 caused severe destruction in Nanzanillo and San Francisco. Tremors lasting about forty seconds shattered buildings including the National Hotel and cathedral, with ground ruptures, uprooted trees, changed water courses, and casualties reported from collapsing structures. Affected areas saw widespread damage and fear across the region.
The funeral of Gen. Rousseau in New Orleans drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Services at Christ Church were led by the Bishop of Louisiana. Pallbearers included Generals Hatch Mower Beckwith Babeneies Borter and others, with Masonic brothers marching in the escort alongside First Infantry and Battery K of the Istar.
New York reports the Cretan insurrection is in full blast with no prospect of submission. Dr Selmadge Howe appeals to the public for strong Cretan relief, urging sympathy and aid rather than Turkish reports. Also notes the brig Minnie Abbe from Buenos Aires struck by heavy seas December 16 near 5N 36.40W, mast failure, crew uninjured.
Alaska advices report a garrison building burned near the mouth of Stikine River. Capt. Kenny of the U S Army killed himself at Sitka. News from Queen Charlotte Coal Mines is encouraging. Sitka is nearly depopulated with about 300 families leaving for St. Petersburg.
A Cairo fire yesterday morning destroyed the clothing and furnishing house of Sternheimer & Marks and three saloons owned by Andrew Kain Marshall Bausbrick and Patrick Fitzgerald. Total loss about 40000 with 23000 insured. Steinheimer & Marks saved about one third of their stock in damaged condition.
Eliza Tallansbee of Exietd has died. Funeral services will be held at the home of her son-in-law G W Emneons Esq located at 02 Fr'th between Cedar andpruce streets this afternoon. No further details available.
Washington reports a Canada reciprocity treaty concluded and moves to pardon Mudd the assassination conspirator. New York naturalization frauds probed. From Cuba rebels proclaim slave emancipation. Europe covers a Paris peace conference meeting and the Chinese Embassy visit.
The Republican Washington special reports Gen Butler’s proposal to repeal Civil Tenure Acts faced likely opposition in the Judiciary Committee. Secretary Seward negotiates a reciprocity treaty with Canada while a new financial scheme gains Grant's approval and support from New York and Boston financiers. Judge Busteed denies charges and seeks dismissal. a petition for Dr Mudd’s pardon moves forward. News from Havana outlines emancipation of slaves, court-martial abolition, and Cuban revolutionary advances with clashes near Puerto Principe and Casulidad Yeguasi.
The congressional committee probing alleged election frauds examined witnesses including Governor Hoffman Judge McCann Hon Wm Tweed and Hon Chas E Low. Low testified naturalization papers issued only to those appearing before a Judge authorized to confer naturalization. Sheriff O Briens action has stirred committee members who plan to report to Congress next week. The panel also inspected naturalization papers in the County Clerk office.
Reported at the Alton venue the Davis versus McCoole bout occurred in the ring above Alton. Prospective bouts include Charley Gallagher versus Jim Elliot and lightweights George Loony versus Jim Adams in the same arena.
Paris reports the conference on the Greece Turkey dispute opened with conciliatory tones and a hopeful outlook. China embassy officials in Paris receive honors and hope for a formal audience with the Emperor. Other items include a Texas revenue case, missionary shipments, and political moves in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Markets by Telegraph reports a steady to firmer tone in stocks and rails led by Pittsburgh and Rock Island, with strong railroad shares and mixed government securities. Grain and provisions show limited demand, with flour, wheat, corn, oats, and barley trading narrowly. live hogs and cattle steady in Chicago.
The article from St. Louis dated January 10 reports heightened excitement over a prize fight next Tuesday between William M. Davis and Tom Allen. The venue remains unconfirmed, with reports indicating the bout may be held on an island in the Mississippi River near Alten.
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