06 Jun 1868
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1868
Page
1
An OCR fragment presents quirky archaic imagery with brighe and bullfrog motifs. It evokes mud, flies, and a summer feast while hinting at a restless, frisky flea and doleful beetle. The poem reads as a rustic, surreal meditation on decay and vitality.
A long scroll of humorous sayings and witticisms from an old periodical notes clever lines about marriage, women, fashion, and society. It features puns, mock proverbs, and topical jests attributed to various authors and voices, with playful takes on manners, attire, and moral hints.
The text extols General Grant and General Sherman for their wartime conduct and mutual respect. It reproduces a Democratic soldier’s letter praising Grant, noting his authority, strategic insight, and close alliance with Sherman. It argues that Democratic esteem for Grant persists despite opposition to his presidency bid. It contrasts with attacks by The World and Chicago Times.
A minority report from Wisconsin representative Mr. Washburn, opposing the 7,200,000 payment for Seward's Alaska purchase, argues the territory brings no national strength, is largely barren, and would incur ongoing costs with little return, while noting the treaty powers and constitutional duties that bind Congress to recognize the debt. The piece also surveys impeachment debate and presidential powers, contrasting judicial versus political trials.
The New York Nation’s stance on impeachment shifted from initial opposition to support after Stanton’s attempted revelation and impeachment articles. It later criticized Trumbull, Fessenden, Henderson, Grimes, Fowler, Van Winkle, and Ross for their votes that caused impeachment to fail, prompting a question about equal credit for Saulsbury Buckalew and Copperhead allies who voted similarly.
The article notes Mr. Joussouux grew modest and failed to veto two measures. One restricted Supreme Court appellate powers during an impeachment trial, the other a new Washington city charter. The charter becomes law without his signature, raising questions about a pact with Senator Henderson to secure acquittal.
The Copperhead papers defend Senator Grimes in sorrowful verse praising Griesaint’s memory and condemning opponents. They lament the rabid clan and mock the poet’s effort, implying the town should wish Grimes dead to hear such praise.
English and French Liberal papers, aligned with the Union during the Civil War, denounce the U S Senate vote that acquitted President Johnson. They condemn the seven Republican Senators who supported Johnson and urge stronger disapproval of that acquittal.
The oil wells yield to a noted whisky spring discovery in Nodaway county. Mr Johnson should retire to this region upon the expiration of his term in office.
The piece argues Gen. Grant faced Copperhead accusations of pro slavery origins but cites a 1862 letter stating that slavery should end for a lasting peace. It notes Grant’s wartime stance and his reticence on political views. It also reports the Presbyterian Church reunions of Old and New School bodies, signaling unity in Christianity.
A Chicago Post note states Senator Ross of Kansas spoke for a full hour in the United States Senate to defend his impeachment vote but offered no reason. The contemporary mocks his appeal, asking how he could lose what he never possessed in the first place.
Philadelphia court issues an injunction against the American Lie Company, with possible inclusion of the Universal Lie Company of the United States. The ruling aims to curb Copperhead and Democratic movement, signaling a blow to their political prospects and potential bankruptcy pressure.
A May 2 report from Macomb Illinois describes a lightning strike at the old Court House just before press time. In the Circuit Clerk's office J H Hungate and Aaron Snoggrass of Walnut Grove were nearby and were shocked but not seriously injured though Hungate’s arm is said to be somewhat paralyzed. The building sustained considerable damage but is repairable.
A Chicago Times article labeled Why Grant dislikes the Jews is accused by ROSENTHAL, a Health Department clerk, of being a complete fabrication. He declares his name used without permission and invites acquaintances to meet him to correct the misrepresentation.
The Dubuque Times reports two adjacent caves near Dubuque, Iowa, on Goldthrop and Rooney property along Burton Furnace Road. The south cave extends about 1500 feet, the north 600 feet, with a thin wall between. Main cave heights range five to forty feet and widths three to twenty feet, depths from surface about 100 to 110 feet. No spar found yet due to dryness. a lake exists in the south cave. Lateral passages suggest mining potential with mineral seams observed in crevices and cap rock. miners expect the richest ore further east.
Philadelphia correspondence describes Gen Grant attending a fashionable uptown Methodist service with Grow and Curtin. Grant comments that Methodists are democratic and advocate unity, federalism, and centralization. The piece also notes local curiosities about Cornelian crystals and Polish exile bands near Galicia led by Langiewicz.
A fragmentary history traces John Abbott’s work on Schuyler Colfax, Henderson’s St Louis arrival, and rumors of Randall resigning as Postmaster General. It notes Gen Grant’s father in Clinton, mentions posthumous volumes on Alexander Smith, and Edinburgh’s Patrick Proctor Alexander edits. Gough’s temperance tour, Major Noah Benny anecdote, and Bennett’s early career are sketched with period tone and names.
Kansas City Journal reports fields near harvest in about two weeks and lists investors in tin mines of Madison County. rail contracts, land sales, and railroad construction in Chillicothe Brunswick line. storms, drownings, and a fatal shooting in counties including St Joseph and Macon City. Local figures include J A Hampton carriage house loss. Dr Angus Bartlett’s health scare. Alfred Petty as weights inspector. and a wolf den near Martinsville.
A Honolulu letter describes Mauna Loa waking with frequent earthquakes and a rising column of red lava seen from Kawaihae. Shocks shook Kealakekua Bay area, causing damaged walls and nervous residents as lava streams possibly descended the summit. Reports note a 1450 eruption earlier in January and heavy rains may influence future activity.
News from Tientsin via Kiak Keta describes forty thousand Southern insurgents surrounding the city for five days threatening a storm. The garrison is about two thousand strong, with three Jardin sean boats guarding Euryppana as rebels plunder nearby villages.
ReveR De Dunne of Oneida Illinois died on Sabbath evening from brain disease. He served in the Illinois Legislature in 1865 and chaired the committee on education. He was also a trustee of the hospital for the insane at the time of his death.
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