17 Jul 1844
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1844
Page
1
The Sligo Iron Works owners arrange for steady supply of bar band hoop and sheet iron nails and brads. They offer carriage springs German and English steel wagon parts and assorted blacksmith tools at low prices. Front Street July 10.
A lurid column argues that Whig advantages surge after Baltimore convention. It rails at unnamed “unworthy” leaders who shifted parties for gain, praises genuine, workaday voters, and cites Texas debt, Hood’s flood losses, and a New Jersey murder trial as context while naming few concrete figures or dates.
The Lexington Observer reports on Mr Cina facing private charges amid a public clash with Mr Gray, detailing social gibes and long standing disputes. It covers a meeting with Rev. Messi Comobetl and Ree, notes on betting and chess, and recounts political resolutions urging support against Polk in a Pennsylvania election context.
At Sprig field a public meeting elected J. Biker Esq of Maskishia as president and J. Fe James Esq of DPremont as secretary. The group approved a preamble and resolutions defending citizens rights amid party disputes, opposing charges against foreigners and Catholics, and calling for publication of the resolutions in newspapers.
A long political essay cites Ezekiel Polk and James K. Polk, arguing lineage shapes public perception. The piece criticizes opponents and defends Polk's legacy, detailing genealogical claims and historical context amid wartime rhetoric.
Vast fragments describe hostility and violence in Coos County with mentions of Jackson and local suppression. The piece cites a New York Tribune poster on political outrage linked to Whigs and anti annexation sentiment, plus a Botts dinner toast condemning Texas annexation and Union loyalty.
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