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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1846
Page
3
A long unnamed critique laments Adams and Calhoun figures in Congress amid Texas annexation and Oregon debates. It condemns Adams as aging, contrasts Webster allied factions, and notes upcoming Mormon emigration plans with pioneer companies, routes, and aims to settle near the Rockies, while denying counterfeit money claims and urging cautious relocation.
The Senate passed a bill to authorize two mounted riment men and establish military posts on the Oregon road. Debates in the House covered Oregon occupation, with Mr. Giles and Mr. Levin urging notice to terminate joint occupancy and defend territorial claims. The Oregon question dominated, amid warnings of British leverage and the risk of war, while broader public notices in Illinois discuss debt and canal issues and a sensational murder-missing-child case in upstate New York.
The fragment shows bank liabilities and deposits with figures in dollars, including deposits of 3,090,668 and other items like bills discounted and base money. It also includes a dated Washington letter from January 2, 1816, discussing Oregon, Calhoun, and potential Senate alignment on a treaty, suggesting no war, with names like Adams, Benton, Cameron, and Turney.
A Washington correspondent notes a wealth of talent across the Senate. It highlights Webster Davis Calhoun Crittenden Morehead and Dayton as leading figures with keen debate prowess. It also mentions Jones Clayton Johnson and Huntington as formidable peers shaping the chamber.
At a Jan 16 1846 meeting the City Council accepted Harbor Master F G Griggs resignation after accounting for funds. Charles Steinagel was unanimously appointed Harbor Master for the City of Quincy until the next annual city election. Mayor John Wood and aldermen were present.
Mild winter weather eased snow. river low and navigation slowed though Illinois and upper Mississippi rivers were clear of ice. Local hogs and pork markets steady, wheat and corn prices noted with slight variation. multiple regional price quotes from New Orleans, New York, Cincinnati and St Louis. Obituary notes William Wallace dies. William E Browne, infant son of Rev Bowis C Brown and Phebe M Brown, dies in Clinton County.
Commissions sale notice: in Adams County Illinois a decretal order of foreclosure directs sale of real estate in Quincy. Property includes half of north half of lot four block eleven fronting Fifth Street and half of south six and three, with improvements. Sale Feb 28 between 8 am and 5 pm at courthouse door. N Bush Nellit, Com’r. Jan 24, 1816.
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