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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1869
Page
2
The paper notes widespread Memorial Day observances honoring Union soldiers. It lauds decorating graves as a growing national tradition and includes a bold tribute to patriots, plus a poem celebrating sacrifice and national unity. The piece emphasizes memory, honor, and reconstruction era sentiment.
The movement to ship grain by water to Europe began in St. Louis and already cuts rail freight costs from the Upper Mississippi to Chicago. The Northwestern and Illinois Central Railroads cut freights on four to five per bushel and on wheat to 1 1/2 cents per bushel, a blow to the barge scheme but prompting cries of no return to higher old rates. The debate over the Alabama affair continues as new Laird statements place England in a more exposed light, raising questions about neutrality and responsibility for the vessel's voyage.
The campaign to organize a Quincy and Nebraska Railroad Company proceeds with a June convention at Kirksville and a schedule of county meetings in Edina Knoxville Sardar Greencastle Milly Trenton Bethany plus trips by Adams and King to Nebraska and northwest Missouri to rally support. The piece notes expectations of a major convention June 24 and portrays strong local enthusiasm while touching on broader political tension over Georgia crimes and editorials.
The article weighs varied editorial opinions on Secretary Boutwell's fiscal policy including surplus gold sales and weekly one million dollar bond purchases. It notes support from diverse journals, discusses the impact on gold value and bond prices, and explains plans to circulate surplus gold while potentially reducing bond debt, with caution toward inflationary signals and foreign balance implications.
The article discusses bond value tied to gold, the gold reserve backing greenbacks and bonds, and support for the Secretary’s policy despite criticism. It defends government debt management, asserts repayment credibility, and rejects claims of repudiation for buying own bonds at a discount.
The New York Budgetline lists top dry goods firms with yearly sales to April 30, 1869. 155 houses sold over 1 000 000 each. Three firms topped 10 000 000: H B Claflin & Co 43 377 000 A T Stewart & Co 29 799 000 Hoyt Sprague & Co 10 650 000. Eight more exceeded 5 000 000, 87 over 2 000 000, and the rest ranged upward from 233 000.
The writer criticizes General Butler for creating a sensation by claiming Alabama's case favors England and urging non-intercourse with England as advised by Butler. The author doubts Butler's view and predicts the country will not follow his lead in the second case.
Joan H. Reep of Monmouth has been appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue for the district and has been in the city for several days. The Monmouth Chronicle praises the paper’s valedictory by Reed as he leaves the editorial chair to assume his new duties.
The New Orleans Commercial Convention adjourned Friday after a Monday start, and it claims to have avoided many blunders of its Memphis predecessor.
An attempt is being made by claimants to reopen the famous Gaines Will case in New Orleans. The matter has long occupied the court, with extensive attention over the last generation.
George Peabody, a noted basher, felt Lagden on Saturday dash. His return to the Union was awaited, with plans to spare the remainder of his days.
The Peruvian Government recognizes the Cubans as inhabitants of tt liverents while Chilean Congress debates the subject. The Irish Church bill passes the English House of Commons 361 to TAT. General De Ropa named Captain-General of Cuba replacing ill General Dulce. Generals Suenm MaAnn and Rear Admiral Farragut to attend Boston Peace Jubilee. Public debt declines by 13,381,777.97 dollars for this month.
Minister Motley will present his credentials today in a ceremony described by the press as favorable to the new cabinet appointee. The fuelish press praises his qualifications and readiness for the post.
Queen Victoria marked her 50th birthday on May 24. Charles W. Eliot accepted Harvard College presidency. E C Rogersoll arrived home from Washington. James Fisk Jr reportedly withdraws lawsuit against Springfield Republican and New York Tribune. Fifty five Texas lady postmasters noted. Col W W Bent, founder of Bent's Fort, dies at his son-in-law's Colorado residence on the Rio Las Animas. St Louis Democrat reports A R Corbin, Grant’s sister’s husband, edited the Missouri 처음 newspaper around 1834 or 1835 in Covington.
Galesburg plans an 875000 hotel project amid notices of upcoming fairs in Mercer county beginning August 2. Reports mention railroad completion to Barry, a complaint about scarce level ground for cricket parties near Like Fork, and unusual animal sightings. A Vermont boy’s suicide is noted alongside a petrified horse hoof exhibit from the Rocky Mountains at Harmely’s stables.
The May 2 observations in Washington and many cities marked Decoration Day with grand crowds, solemn ceremonies, and grave decorations. President Grant attended with family. graves of 2111 unknown soldiers at Arlington were honored amid a formal program and a monument to the unknowns. Cities from Nashville and Cincinnati to St Louis and Des Moines held large processions, prayers, orations, and flower strewing while business paused and government offices closed. Local coverage notes ceremonies, casualties in related incidents, and broader national observances.
A lengthy testimony describes a practical surveyor authoring city plats, then details from milkman William J. Williams and Henry Robinson’s movements near McConnell's yard on the morning of the murder. The court adjourned for dinner as the afternoon session featured highly important cross examinations and deposition proceedings.
Fragmentary stenographic record shows Jacksonville 1869 murder case proceedings. Witnesses including Robison’s deposition, coroner testimony, and expert medical remarks outline the defense and prosecution arguments. Court rules admission. near end, closing testimonies discuss handwriting and financial notes.
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