29 Jan 1874
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1874
Page
1
An update from the New York Times notes a sharp rise in bank deposits over weeks after the panic, signaling plenty of money chasing profits. Eastern merchants warn of renewed speculative appetite and potential price shifts, urging circumspect, nationwide business conduct to sustain prosperity.
London correspondent of the New York Tribune discusses Col Charles G Chesney on American Civil War conduct. Four essays address American topics and praise continental comparisons while praising American feeding and supply efforts as strong. The piece notes Chesney’s balanced view despite partiality to Lee and admiration for Grant and Farragut as military leaders.
The New York Times reports a surge in deposits last week, up over thirty-six million dollars from late December, signaling a flood of money into the city. Banks, collections, and extended obligations feed speculation, with money flowing to the Stock Exchange and broader enterprise, raising cautious worry about repeating past risks even as optimism returns.
The letter notes anxious talk about the next U S president with Crawford supporters wary of House choice and hopes for his triumph. It mentions the Senate race between Thomas and Sanford, and hints the House may not be fully Clintonian. Dated January 28, 1825 and from Newson to Hon. L Clark in Washington.
The text argues compulsory education is essential beyond philosophy, urging state support and enforcement when parents fail. It claims democracy requires educated citizens and warns against ignorance, drawing on liberal critiques and Tocqueville to stress education as a democratic duty and safeguard.
A Mount Savage man, Witt, hunted near Corriganaville when a ram owned by Mr. Clark charged him. Witt stabbed the animal but was wounded in the thigh as the ram attacked again. The ram retreated after losing part of its face and an eye. A nearby daughter of Mr. Clauson found Witt badly bleeding. Witt was aided by Mr. Shuckly, transported to Mr. Clark’s home, then to Corrigansville and home to Mount Savage in a frail condition.
The Springfield paper notes freight rates on the Boston & Albany fell from 3.63 to 2.18 cents per ton mile and passenger rates rose slightly from 2.04 to 2.64 cents since 1867. Despite higher costs for vehicles, overall transport cost per mile declined from 1.778 to about 1.74 cents. Calls persist for railroad economies and accountability, urging focus on transportation efficiency while keeping railroads out of politics.
The Springfield Massachusetts area reports a sudden death at a home just east of the city. The deceased had long raised vegetables for the market and was noted for her success. A few days ago, a family or acquaintance noted an event related to the case, with details still emerging.
A Danbury News excerpt humorously recalls the brutal ritual of bringing in laundry on a cold winter night. A man battles dewy evenings, icy clothes lines, and frozen sheets, stumbling into a tale of clumsy struggles, snarled garments, and a stubborn resolve to endure until bedtime.
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