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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1860
Page
1
A fragmented narrative celebrates Captain John Eagles and his Aurora House on the Cayuga shore, then shifts to mock-heroic literary pieces, legal quips, and political squabbles. It mocks tall tales, quotes debates about public notices, and riffs on Fourth of July regattas and speeches, with ironic jests about rail splitting and the era’s politicians.
An old Kentucky House debate recalls a mountain county member defending a proposed fox scalp tax. He quips that in rough regions churches do not send ministers, so Methodists must ride with circuit riders as long as chickens survive and foxes proliferate. The remark sways fellow members and the bill becomes law.
Hershel V. Johnson’s excerpt condemns a Baltimore Democratic ticket that includes Johnson as vice presidential candidate. It cites his Philadelphia speech arguing that capital should own labor, and rails against value extracted from workers as the sinews and souls of those who earn their breath by toil. The piece frames this stance as a vile calumniation of honest men and urges readers to vote accordingly.
On a city corner a Republican and a Democratic neighbor debated Douglas as a friend of the Trish element and whether his eye is fixed on the Presidential chair for fourteen years. The Republican Em eralder quipped that if he keeps his eye on it until March 4, he will see Lincoln's broadest portion in it.
A letter to the Chairman of Michigan’s Republican Committee reveals Senator Seward plans an early campaign visit to address voters on current political issues. The Chicago Journal notes the statesman’s noble spirit and active participation will energize supporters across the West.
The family gathers at Bretaight as a child asks his mother how he first viewed her. The question shifts the supper discussion toward initial impressions and social roles as the scene unfolds around the cups and company.
A Boston group of four creditors pursued a debtor in Farmington Maine. A clever cabrider swapped for a horse, paid $50, fled with the harness, but later recovered the horse for $50. The thieves offered to repay if secrecy endured.
A Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Mr Ross spoke in our city amid tense festival mood. Members of the two wings of the Democratic Party clashed over support while a Breckinridge supporter warning Douglas supporters sparked hostile reactions. Ross condemned Douglasism and claimed the Sabbath School pulpit and press aided the party’s rapid growth, stirring strong public debate.
From the Chicago Fearers Special Dispatch Springfield July 12 we report the Belleville Republican Convention nominated Hon Joseph Gillespie for Congress in the Eighth District. The Sixth District named Henry Case of Scott for Congress. Enthusiasm for Lincoln Yates and right principles grows as Democrats fall back in Southern and Central Illinois.
In Camp Point on July 3 the Republicans raised a flagpole between two railroads to honor principles and their candidates. The globe atop the pole held a Liberty banner, and the crowd enjoyed singing the Star Spangled Banner amid martial music. Democrats attended, and no unkindness occurred, with a mood of good cheer and shared respect.
New York says California ships bring news of over 1.5 million dollars in treasure. Oregon predicts a Democratic congressman win by 75 majority. Legislature remains coalition majority on joint ballot. Brewster & Co. failure causes San Francisco stir. assets likely to cover 350,000 debt. others expect more failures but principal houses withstand. Brewster’s admits 100,000 judgment. Raymond & Co. fail with 250,000 liabilities. Money tight. rates varied. Frigate Sabine and store ship Falmouth left Aspinwall on the 4th. A quip notes a woman’s triumph lies in her husband’s respect earned by steady cultivation. Pennsylvania Democrats nominate electoral slate. Breckinridge favored in many names amid splits. a Douglas-Fitzpatrick banner is tossed from a window. An Irish pedestrain joke about long miles and good measure is recorded.
Cartoonish praise floods the press as readers are urged to rally behind Douglas the Tycoon a monumental figure credited with stopping sun and moon. The passage from Ventus in the Palmyra Courier extols Douglas as the greatest man of modern times and calls for fervent cheers, caps in air, and unwavering support.
A Dubuque Times notice mocks a Democratic Rump branch meeting where an advertiser touts Dr Ford's Immediate Relief as a cure for spinal ailments. The piece includes sharp caricatures of a lawmaker asking about salary and a philosopher who married a vulgar but amiable girl calling her Brown Sugar.
A fragmentary remark cites Mr. Douglas saying Chicago organ notes Old Abe must draw in his horns. The Lou. Jour. attributes the line to Douglas and suggests a cautious stance, with a straw-like nod to restraint.
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