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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1872

Page

2

Hypothetical Greeley as 1860 Republican nominee analyzed

The piece argues Horace Greeley would have favored secession, risked a split Union, and pursued peace with rebels by paying high prices. It contends his wartime actions might have insulted fallen heroes and worsened national unity, suggesting he would be unfit for president then or now.

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Debate over Grant and Greeley in 1872 party clash

In a fervent political pamphlet tone, the piece critiques the Democratic party, contrasts Grant with Horace Greeley, and notes reactions to Greeley’s nomination. It cites Boston Peace Jubilee coverage showing rising female journalism participation and quotes support in St Louis–Southern Illinois on the Baltimore Convention choice.

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Republican Nominations and Delegates Across Counties

Mercer county Republicans nominate Wm. A. Lorimer for Circuit Clerk B F Brock for Prosecuting Attorney N H Guthrie for Sheriff R W Kile for Coroner Delegates back George P. Graham for State Representative and Jamess Poage for Congress McDonough county GOP in Macomb names J N Pearson for Circuit Clerk Sam Frost for Sheriff Crosby F Whest for Prosecuting Attorney Dr W R Pitman for Coroner Henderson Ritchie may win Congress vote Harry F McAllister seeks re election as Circuit Clerk Grand Republican mass meeting held at Bloomington Edin. Ruth Republican State Treasurer candidate Ed Edwardsville address on the 4th.

Mercer County Wm. A. Lorimer B. F. Brock N. H. Guthrie R. W. Kile George P. Graham Jamess. Poage McDonough County Macomb J.N. Pearson Edwardsville

Edina Growth and railroad promise in Knox county

A Pleasant Town and an Enterprising Community praises Edina Missouri for rapid growth and bustling business. The letter highlights a rain that boosts corn prospects, describes Knox county’s rail line ambitions connecting through Macon City Saulsberg Glasgow to Sedalia, and notes Edina’s central location in a strong agricultural county with healthy, liberal residents.

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Edina Community Notes On Churches, Officials And Businesses

The article reports on recent church constructions and dedications in Edina including Sorettone Sesteaiet and Hyterian and Methénst denominations. It highlights Judge Elias Wilson as circuit judge and county treasurer J. F. Biggerstaff, local merchants T. J. Lucan and Major Geo. W. Fulton & Son, Major Fulton’s wartime service, and Edina’s growing commerce and hotels. It notes Major Fulton as sheriff nominee, and local amenities such as four hotels and the Q M & P RR grading toward Kirksville with expected completion by early September.

Sorettone Sesteaiet Agust Hyterian Zist Elias Wilson J. F. Biggerstaff Wilson Butler County Ohio Knox County Schuyler and Adair T.T. Taylor The Sentinel Edina Ee Major Pugh Biggerstaff Q.m.&p. RR T. J. Lucan Geo. W. Fulton A. A. Adamson Quizcy Ed. J. Browz Groves House Galt. House Frankin House City Hotel Kirksville

Political muddle clears as Greeley leads Democrats

The Baltimore Democratic convention nominates Greeley and Brown as the party’s standard bearers. Critics note past charges against Greeley and warn his current stance seeks to undermine the Republican victory, accusing him of attempting to punish Republicans for saving the nation and harming the party’s future.

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