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29 Jan 1870
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1870
Page
1
A brief notice references The Weekly Whig with emphasis on the Republican stance. No clear event details or dates are readable, but the snippet signals partisan affiliation in the newspaper title.
A fragmentary verse sketch evokes a cold, moonlit coast with gleaming tides and shining measures. The speaker laments madness and woe as treasures overflow amid icy shores and celestial light.
The passage reflects on moral conduct and persistence, noting honest industry brings reward and that memory of the dead offers comfort. It also reports Deep Sea research by a government commission: dredges raised from 14 000 feet deep reveal complex animals resurfacing.
Myra Clark Gaines publishes a liberal compromise in New Orleans papers for the estates in possession of the lots. She claims the surplus of her estate, beyond family needs, will go to charity via trustees who must apply the residuary proceeds to objects named in their appointment, preventing further compromise after her oath.
At Saint Remy, France, researchers tested two moles in enclosures, noting meals of worms and grubs over days. One mole ate 432 worms and 250 grubs in four days, another consumed 540 grubs and 872 worms in twelve days. A dismembered mole ate 50 worms on day one. The study argues mole damage is outweighed by destroying noxious insects.
A discussion on Mr Archer of Pike and the Herald’s critique of a resolution. The piece notes the Herald misprints allegi ance as obedience and argues Democratic members rely on radical journals for information. It interprets Archer as unaware his friends may be the target, quoting a line about shafts finding their mark.
The piece argues a final settlement on Virginia’s readmission, endorsing the Bingham plan as aligned with public sentiment. It stresses the contract of April 1869 and the Fifteenth Amendment’s stability, warning against constitutional violations and affirming federal power to enforce contracts.
The Iowa lower House approved ratification by 83 to 12 and the Ohio House followed at 57 to 53. With twenty seven states now endorsing the amendment, Nebraska is singled out as the next target to complete the nationwide milestone, tied to the history of the slavery conflict and its end.
Governor Fairchild urges a law to force children to attend school a set number of months. State Superintendent Bateman echoed the idea at the Illinois Teachers' Association. Opponents warn such compulsory, rigid laws would meet community resistance and risk fueling attacks on the common school system.
A historical statement urges extending education to all, trusting public pride interests and necessity will drive voluntary broad adoption of ample facilities for learning and growth.
A commentator breaks down expenses of a long Convention, tallying 41 to 42 days and a projected total near 250000. They list 85 members at 600 per day, 16 officials, 2 clerks, 8 pages, reporters, plus incidentals, asserting six weeks cost about 50000 and arguing that labor must match spending. Municipalities face a pricey session with little achieved so far.
Nine years ago a famed statesman flung open civil strife seeking empire by human bondage and fell from grace. Now a former slave holds Jeff Davis’s old senatorial chair, and the state legislature bids him seek restored rebel privileges. The author quips that the mills of the gods grind slowly but surely.
Honorable Jeremiah Black, former Attorney General and Secretary of State, plans a history covering events from November to March before Lincoln's inauguration. It focuses on the Administration's efforts to reinforce Fort Sumter and Black's stance with Edwin M. Stanton on cabinet queries that then stirred the nation.
A Washington meeting next week aims to secure enfranchisement for women and push the sixteenth amendment. The writer urges reformers to wait until the fifteenth amendment struggle is settled before pursuing new changes.
Feasibility studies are underway for a tunnel under the Detroit River to connect Canadian rail routes with Michigan. The river runs about ninety feet deep and engineers propose a traversable grade with substantial cuts on both banks. Mr. Clark, involved in the Quincy bridge, is among the engineers on the project.
The article notes that General Grant considered placing Mr Stanton on the Supreme bench as far back as last summer and the proposal was accepted contingent on the Secretary’s health.
The Committee on Elections in the House faces at least twenty two contested claims to seats. It will be fortunate if half are reached and decided before the session closes.
Deacon Foster of Boston, an octogenarian, explains the apathy toward the event by noting Butler has been present since Jackson left. The remark ties local memory to historic figures and the period’s political cadence.
The Nebraska Governor announced he will summon the state Legislature immediately and expects ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment within twenty days. The move signals swift action to align Nebraska with federal civil rights expansion.
A member from Schuyler county has introduced a proposal in the Convention to require separate votes on each article of the Constitution, aiming to divide the ratification process into individual outcomes. The move signals a shift toward more granular decision making within the constitutional framework.
Chicago Evening Post editor De C H Ray is reported to be quite ill from congestion of the brain. The news notes his illness and status, reflecting a period reporting style.
The Cincinnati recall of a Bible in schools debate has spread to New York and grown beyond sectarian roots. It now centers on the free school system as a foundation of American civilization. The article predicts a national stake and expects motives to become clear to the public.
The death ends the career of George D Prentice Esq a veteran editor and intellectual of the Louisville Journal He was a leading political editor for decades dating back to the Whig era and 1840s era and his poetic talent and authorship were widely recognized His influence in the western states was unmatched in earlier years and he remained a prominent figure even as public affairs waned in later years
A Dubuque gentleman shipped 30 000 bushels of wheat from Winona Minnesota to New York via Chicago at 554 cents per bushel. He also shipped 60 000 bushels from Winona to New Orleans by river and then to Liverpool. total to Liverpool was 494 cents with 31 cents freight by sea. The price difference merits grain dealer attention.
Gov Reed notes the proposal to cede western Florida counties to Alabama is not widely supported outside the targeted region. He suggests few people or legislators seriously back giving up a fifth of Florida’s territory or Gulf harbor to another state.
The Ways and Means Committee has approved a free list of articles for the new tariff bill. The exempted revenue totals $2,700,010. Some additional items may be added to the exceptions before the bill is sent to the House.
The Central Illinois Horticultural Society will hold its second annual meeting in Mattoon on February 1 2 and 3. The society serves Central Illinois horticulture and invites all members to share new facts and findings at the gathering.
The Catholic Telegraph reports that the doctrine of papal infallibility will be sustained by bishops from Spain South America Italy England America and Switzerland. Opposition is expected mainly among French and German clergy.
Arch bishop Purcell of Cincinnati aligns with most American Catholic prelates in denying Papal infallibility as an article of faith. He stated in a past discussion with Alexander Campbell that no enlightened Catholic holds infallibility as faith, and he personally does not.
Governor Ashley struggles as President orders his removal for not being a Republican while a Democratic Legislature blocks his nominations. He has sent about twenty nominations for three state officers, all rejected, and a tenure of office bill vetoed by him faces potential override.
The text explains the Ecumenical Council divides into language specific conclaves to ease understanding among diverse nationalities. From these assemblies the proceedings are reported back to the general council.
The German Arctic expedition is wintering on Greenland's east coast and proposes to push farther north next summer by land and water. It is believed they may reach a latitude closer to the North Pole than any prior expedition.
Mason MuHLEay of Macoupin county is proposed for the office of State Entomologist in place of the late Dr Walsh. Authorities offer few details on his qualifications but describe him as intelligent and a gallant soldier.
The ratification of the Santo Domingo treaty stalls in the Senate Committee as lawmakers delay action. Supporters urge a quick vote while opponents call for further discussion amid diplomatic implications.
Local notice states Joan B. Gove will give a lecture in Jacksonville this month. Details on venue and date are not provided in the readable text.
A State Journal summary notes Wednesday’s Constitutional Convention recessed after two resolutions per member, with reports from Mines and Mining and Canals and Canal Lands. Mines article would require ventilation and escapement shafts in deep mines. Canal Lands article would prohibit disposal of navigable state waters by any entity. The session focused on state indebtedness discussions.
Maine Governor Chamberlain pays tribute to the late Senator William Pitt Fessenden, praising his courage and steadfast judgment. He laments the loss of a man who spoke with honest conviction without favor or fear and who chose the ultimate right over near advantage in crisis. The tribute extols a public spirit dedicated to duty and reason.
The Stevens battery, begun in a prior generation, is now under General McClellan and should finish early next century. Kansas offers a bounty for forests grown along highways for twenty five years, or two dollars per acre per half mile. Postage reductions spur more mail from New York, while protests grow against franking. The Dakotah City lyceum forms for talking women. silent women are excluded. Debate over the Twenty first Pennsylvania House seat favors Covode. Ben Butler called Titan of the House. others respond to criticisms of government spending. Charity leaves home. A Cincinnati religious meeting prays for Chicago, Mrs Gilmer widow of Col. Gilmer and Pittsfield postmistress dies. Kentucky legislature exempts clergy from personal debts. House passes resolution opposing raises for current government officers.
A plan to consolidate Delaware, Maryland’s eastern shore, and Accomac County Virginia into a new state named Chesapeake is under discussion. Thirteen counties across three states would form a peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay, the Delaware River, and the Atlantic. Supporters argue population and shared interests justify creation. Delaware would lose its identity, while the census would list Chesapeake. The idea dates to Simon Cameron in 1861 and has resurfaced to affect census enumeration.
A vivid description presents the operet as a large sea creature resembling a blooming aster. Its long light green petals wave underwater and cling to rocks while a hidden mouth within consumes prey. A small fish touched by the rosy tips is paralyzed and seized by the surrounding arms.
The text describes a shift into a vast craving period followed by a calm, reflective image of waves and arms in the water. It presents a view of nature reclaiming gentleness after previous tension, with a return to seeming harmlessness and purity.
The excerpt discusses wit and humor as defined by Hazlitt and contrasted with humor in Folklore, noting the line between wit and absurdity. It praises American humor, laments scarce recognition of comedy in life, and references Artemus, Lowell, Holmes, and Saxe as admired sources. The piece frames humor as a social need reflected in Harpers Magazine January issue.
A six month old tale of a Fort Edward Vermont milliner heiress linked to a young English nobleman who left her a vast fortune of seven million dollars. She traveled to London to secure the will’s validity, now reports say an installment of five million will come via her London agent. The niece of Daniel Gray of Glover Vermont, she is said to be sensible and likely to leave her dressmaking business for a princely estate and perhaps a new career for Davenport beauties.
From Pike county Democrat Mr Archer a Democrat in the Illinois constitutional convention offers a resolution to adopt common law governing property owned by married women and void any state laws conflicting with it. The Bloomington Pantograph notes scrutiny and mocks Archer as an ancient foe of progress, asking what women will say and citing Mrs Bradwell.
Hartford Courant notes Mr O H Brownbey Andrew Johnson praise as worth while. Browning proposes constitutional convention resolution: divorce denies right to remarry unless first marriage void ab initio and adultery guilty individuals barred. Illinois law currently allows divorce for many reasons. reform could curb laxity and political sins.
The ladies of Salt Lake held a mass meeting on the lth inst and adopted resolutions protesting the Cullom bill now before Congress.
At a New York meeting the New Democracy party was formed on a platform of direct public vote on laws and state control of railroads and telegraphs. Aimed at women’s votes, the group favors government employment for all who want work. Also reported are whisky seizures led by Gen Pleasanton, and discussions on the San Domingo treaty and Kentucky distilleries.
A Peoria juryman was fined 25 dollars for oversleeping. Madison county docket lists 554 cases. 370 marriage licenses and 19 divorces granted. Fulton county reports last year. Revenue officers of the state meet at the Lealand Hotel on the 25th for consultation. Nathan Mandrill, long-time Saline county resident, killed by son George, who is believed insane. Carthage College in Hancock county filed organizational certificate with 500000 dollars capital. J. W. Lawrence trial before Morris Presbyterian Church ends in suspension for Iowa land swindling. George S. Knight of Kaneville Postmaster becomes partially insane. Galesburg Dr Beecher's church abandons free pew system after pews sold. Chicago deaths 6484 last year, violent deaths 264, births 7683, buildings 3810. Geo. W. Stewart of Geneseo acquitted of forging a note. Musical convention planned in Springfield under Prof. B F Baker. I L Greenleaf of Evanston buys Berlin library valued at 19000 for Northwestern University. Macoupin County Court House at Carlinville nearly completed, cost about a million dollars, two years building, 300 workers. Chicago hog arrivals last week 85065, previous week 21614, last year 85904. total pack to date 456771 vs 638277 last year.
The Coward estate in England, claimed by American heirs, may reach 259 million dollars with good prospects for recovery. After Wm. Coward died in 1816 without heirs, trustees manage the property for future claimants. Some heirs live in Trenton New Jersey, and the article jokes about Americans absorbing the fortune, leaving little per person.
The piece notes contested mayor and recorder seats in Macon City, a 44th Missouri Infantry reunion at Chillicothe on February 1, and a stabbing in St Joseph where Arthur Clay, pastry cook at Saunders House, is fatally wounded by Carl Groat at the Oregon House between 1 and 7 AM. It also mentions Dr N B Richardson named pension surgeon for Macon City Agency, a District Conference of the M E Church South in Montgomery City on the 27th with Bishop Marvin expected, and a 300 strong colored convention in Macon on the 17th that funded delegates to Jefferson City. M L Pearson of the Hannibal Courier receives a silver service on resigning as chair of the Congregational Church. C O Godfrey responds for Pierson.
Miscellany notes New Mexico suffrage talk and a Turin resident in poverty, San Francisco chestnuts at fifty cents per pound, Cincinnati housing 125000 Germans, Philadelphia police nearly 40000 arrests in 1869, Wisconsin male teachers $43 and women $28 monthly, California gold mine profit $340000 last year, and 46 of 66 U.S. Senators are lawyers. Salt Lake connects by branch railroad to Pacific, a California farmer grows four crops of watermelons on one patch, Hartford taxes exceed $25,000 for 364 entities, Rev Cook reportedly sent to insane asylum, Texas cattle outnumber prewar figures, Massachusetts savings exceed $112 million, Chicago Presbyterians start with nearly $50000, Waldeck license quirks on drunkenness and marriage, Troy Co operative Foundry profits over $19000 on $97000 capital, Maryland bills ten-hour cotton factory day, A. T. Stewart employs 1800, Lennox of New York donates $300000 for a public library, Baptist Home Missionary Society baptized 60000 and organized 1700 churches in 37 years, French Methodists report 30 ministers and 164 preaching places, Olympia New England Day dinner and ball, Colly fall injures assumed fatal, Rome vestments praised with bishops likened to a tulip bed.
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