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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1860
Page
2
Localities favor Saturday July 1st as a voting day and call on towns to present strong tickets. A strong appeal urges every town to represent itself with its best men to defeat sham candidates in Adams County.
The Republican Club of Lima invites city residents to a Saturday meeting at 71 2 P.M. at the village hall. C C Tobin and other speakers are expected to address the audience. Citizens are urged to attend.
In Ellington a call invites Republicans to a town meeting at a private residence on Thursday July 12 at 4 PM to elect five delegates to the County Convention and to organize a Republican Club. The notice urges full turnout of all local Republicans.
The article describes a large Republican gathering at the Burton Meeting with delegates from Quincy and surrounding towns and speakers Greener and Peestiss. It attacks Democratic figures like Rufus Choate and Stephen Douglas over the Declaration of Independence, liberty, and slavery, arguing Democrats will undermine the Fourth of July. It calls for Republican turnout to defend the Declaration and Republican ideals.
A detailed sketch praises Marcelline in Adams County Tenn noting its fine setting fifteen miles north of the city. The piece highlights timber, potential cooperage, a planned steam powered mill, and local leaders like T Paige and Col McFapnex. It mentions Ursa Hotel and a Campbellite church run by Gro. Kixcape with trees planted and invites contributions of trees.
A large colored campaign chart features Lincoln and Hamlin with surrounding railience. It includes bugle notes of Freedom from Lincoln and Clay, along with heads of presidents and a map of areas of Freedom and Slavery. The Republican platform is shown and a Lincoln anecdote is recounted. Chart available from HH, Lloyd & Co. at 25 Howard Street by mail.
Mr Stans says he is often told he will speak at a place but is not notified until one or two days before. He plans heavy district canvassing and asks to be written to beforehand to fix a time. His address is Jas Stans Augusta Ill. This request should apply to all speakers during the canvass.
The piece attacks Mr. Douglas and his “line drawn by Providence” for free and slave labor, mocks his stance on slavery in free states, and references Dr. Lieb’s new paper with a caricature of Old Abe and a rail as constitution fulcrum. It ends with a frontier quip about handsome eyes as shavers.
Republicans in Honey Creek near Paloma host a large rally with Col Jonas and Dexaxo speaking. The crowd cheers for Lincoln and the ticket as speakers stress defeating the Shams and boosting campaign funds. A July 31 rally is announced with Richard Yates and others, while Paloma grows as a GOP hub.
The Beverly village gathering last Saturday was the largest and most enthusiastic in the county. Speakers Gee mney and Geo Apams were praised for delivering the true doctrine. organizers and friends in Beverly aim to span the county with similar efforts.
At a meeting in Quincy House on July 6 1860 Altona Fire Co No 1 expressed gratitude to Quincy for inviting them to the tournament and for cordial reception. They thanked Quincy Fire Co No 1 for engine and hose care Lake-Ray Hose Co No 2 for hose support and Quincy ladies for wreaths and gifts. Publication requested in Quincy daily papers.
A plain backcountry man in Tuscaloosa visits a church on a Sunday. Hearing organ music and seeing a pew owner escorting his wife to the door, he mistakes the scene for a dance and declares he does not dance. The tale highlights misinterpretation of church etiquette and social norms.
A visitor to an Arkansas inland town questions a prominent citizen about local health. After asking, he inquires about the town’s water. The doctor replies that the common well water is said to be first rate, but those who use it claim it tastes like whisky.
The article contrasts Northern and Southern Democratic platforms on slavery in territories, citing Dred Scott and arguing both wings aim to spread slavery. It critiques squatter sovereignty, predicts county votes in Adams county, and calls for two strong legislative candidates to win the election.
The Whig and Republican newsletter argues Adams County Republicans must nominate circuit clerk and sheriff, but stresses electing a Republican state legislature to ensure fair districting, prevent Douglas era gerrymandering, and secure Trumbull’s Senate re election amid looming census based reapportionment.
A lengthy letter from Quincy praises the city’s topography and health while urging improved sewerage and cleaning. It warns against overtrading and urges expansion in exportation and diverse farm goods to raise Quincy brands to Union market standards.
In a church tale two ministers duel with sermons as the younger proves he can preach extempore while the elder attempts to stump him with a Bible text. The turn comes when the old man is handed a slip and reads Am I not thine ass confirming the clever ruse.
Springfield, Missouri dated July 2 notes the Butterfield Overland Mail from San Francisco and Visalia arriving. Telegraphic updates say Lincoln nomination well received by Republicans, troops deployed near Pyramid Lake, and Indians peaceful in Walker's River and Monroe Lake regions. A stage robbery near Chico yielded 15,000. Market reports from San Francisco June 12 show trial moved, Oregon results doubtful with Logan favored.
The Democratic State executive committee met in Philadelphia at the Merchants Hotel. Minutes show closed doors, a negative vote on admitting substitutes, and debates on reassembling the state convention. Dowell's resolutions urged unity for Foster and a united electoral ticket approach with Breckinridge or Douglas as situations dictated.
A reader to The Whig and Republican recalls an article on the Wide Awakes and urges the older Republicans to show support to boost a promising party. The letter suggests enthusiasm and a boost could help unify the group.
A Springfield event to nominate delegates saw Judge Cather assume responsibility for firing 33 guns. He asserts no aid was sought or given from Republicans or Douglasites, reflecting tensions within the Democratic factions and the Old Line's influence.
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