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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1869
Page
2
In a letter from Kirksville, Hon. J. M. DeFrance defends the Adair county delegation’s actions at the Kirksville railroad convention. He argues personal attacks miss the merits, recalls railroad history, and notes Quincy residents’ homeownership and equalized tax burdens yielding profits and rising property values.
The article argues railroad expansion drives population and wealth in Quincy, citing past land values and future gains from rail connections. It compares costs and tariffs of bridges at Quincy and Hannibal, asserting rail traffic should favor smaller, cheaper bridge projects to reduce annual taxes and boost trade.
A Chicago Times attack on Gen. Carr over a captive band in Western Kansas is used to question Union officers. The piece cites Gen. Custar and Gen. Augur, noting peaceful Indians carried prisoners and arguing that rumors reflect partisan aims. It also compares railroad routes favoring the Quincy bridge amid shifting regional influence and costs.
The Chicago Tribune notes the Illinois Central line crops showing wheat above average overall though local losses loom if not saved from shocks. Oats yield strong, sometimes near doubles. corn promising except on flat land where failure is possible. Wet weather has hindered field work in many areas.
General Edward Kitchell formerly Colonel of the 98th Illinois Volunteers died at his home in Olney Richland county on the eleventh inst He entered the army in 1862 as Lieutenant Colonel of the 98th Illinois volunteers He was United States Assessor for the Eleventh District in 1865 He ran for Congress in 1866 and was a Presidential elector in 1868 His death was caused by a carbuncle that first appeared on his chin the Monday before his decease
The House of Commons and Lords clash over the Irish Church bill preamble as the Lords refuse to restore it. It is expected Gladstone will prorogue Parliament after other measures, sending the issue back to the people.
Chicago papers report Col C G Hammond longtime superintendent of the C B and Q R R has accepted the post of superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad. He will be accompanied by Charles Chappell of Aurora who also has a strong railroad reputation and takes a responsible position on the Union Pacific.
The New York Tribune asks readers for any instance where a Democratic Legislature passed a law designed to prevent illegal voting. If none exist, the paper notes bitter Democratic denunciations of such laws by Republicans and Democratic leaders’ efforts to circumvent them.
Gen Ames, commanding in Mississippi and Military Governor, arrived in Washington and says the Republican party there is on a stronger footing than ever. He praises the party’s leaders as men of standing and character and condemns the Dent movement, fearing its success would restore the prewar ruling class.
The article notes the Conservative candidate Walker's Virginia gubernatorial majority fell to about 17 500 as enthusiastic Democrats, once hopeful for a Democratic win based on the Fifteenth Amendment, now attribute the large early claim to Conservative frauds reducing the margin.
A corrected report states Secretary Fish granted permission to land the French cable on the Massachusetts coast while leaving full congressional review to follow. He expresses that with the concessions offered, Congress should have no objections.
The appropriation to secure a preliminary survey of the Quincy and Mexico Railroad was postponed at yesterday's council meeting due to the absence of some committee members to whom the subject was referred.
Reports indicate investigations underway into alleged fraud in Virginia elections. Officials suggest delays in admitting the state while probes determine the legitimacy of the victory claimed by Conservative leaders.
Major Powell's notes to President Edwards describe reaching the Uintah after four canyons on the Colorado, detailing river rapids, portages, wrecked boat, loss of supplies, and scientific work. He reports high walls 2,000–2,800 feet, rocky rapids, and scenes of canyon beauty as the fleet advances toward the Green and Grand canyons.
A jumble of Illinois notes reports a Palmer wedding near Clarksville, a backline service between Rock Island and New Windsor, a drowning at Peoria, and Rock Island admission to Annapolis. It notes burglaries in La Salle, corner-store work for a new courthouse, a local vote to raise 25000 for Northern Inside Asylum, and a Beaker test at Peoria. Additional items include a potential railway toll increase by R P Signroad, Fox River bridge stone work, and a Danville boy’s fatal accident.
A Gazette style roundup reports a Bedalia church’s clergy honor, Adariel M King’s death near Richland, Paris Seminary’s revival talk, and Charles Ketchum’s assault. It notes RM Field’s death in St Louis, a pistol injury at Corby’s Grove, and Carswell’s arrest in St Joseph for jewelry theft. Also details Royal McKiney’s wife’s near-fatal wagon accident, Albany robberies, and a La Grange monument desecration. Webster county murder conviction and possible commutation by Gov. McClurg.
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