12 Jun 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1869
Page
1
A week old baby is described sleeping in his mother’s arms beneath blooming myrtles and roses on a hillside. The poem evokes tender imagery of early loss with the infant’s pale form and the quiet, cold repose contrasted against nature’s beauty.
A sprawling, fragmentary collection of quips jokes and witticisms appears. The piece pairs proverbs with humorous misreadings parodying marriage gossip gender roles and social foibles. It features misquoted lines from historical figures and playful exchanges in Colonial and 19th century style.
The Chicago Tribune shifts to approval of Secretary Boutwell’s policy of using duties to pay interest and reduce debt. It endorses buying one percent of the public debt annually while noting bonds mature far in the future. Supporters argue the plan strengthens credit, reduces interest, and benefits both creditors and the public, contrasting with prior Copperhead criticism.
The New Orleans Commercial Convention adjourned with mixed impressions. Businessmen pursued productive work while debates over Southern Pacific routes continued. Controversy over removing Mississippi River obstructions led to a committee for Congress and telegraphic updates to the War Department. Immigration reports passed, but Chinese labor introduction was rejected by vote.
The text argues that from July 1 1862 to July 1 1869 the public debt sinking fund would total 262 091 145 in government bonds if the law had been followed, while gold receipts and interest show ample resources. It blames the Treasury Secretary for neglecting the sinking fund, hoarding gold, and paying excessive interest on bonds instead of buying discounted bonds for eventual fund formation.
Mr Motley new American Minister to England arrives in Liverpool and meets with Chamber of Commerce. His prudent replies ease tensions, favor cordial relations, ease gold decline and raise government securities. He avoids the previous tone, pledging peace based on justice yet defending American honor and fiscal limits.
The article outlines June voting rules on lay representation in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Elections are overseen by the pastor and two lay appointees, with ballots reading For Lay Representation or Against. All members 21 and older may vote, including women, and results must be reported within ten days to the Presiding Elder and then to the Presiding Bishop for Conference Journal entry.
City Council authorizes Geo. B. Smythe to settle Keokuk's creditors by issuing new six percent bonds in place of old ones at up to fifty cents on the dollar for principal and accrued interest. The move contrasts with a neighboring city's poorer finances.
May receipts and disbursements of the Illinois State Treasury are listed, followed by an excerpt from The Messenger at Mexico Missouri praising press duties. It highlights Col Colman’s view that newspapers educate and elevate public discourse and contrasts circulars with newspapers as advertising mediums.
English journals praise Minister Motley's Liverpool address while a few mock it as a back down on the Alabama issue. The Pall Mall Gazette claims America backs down, a charge denied by Motley's dignified telegraphed remarks. British papers critique Summers and the American press, urging accurate representation of the U S stance.
Reports of Indian outrages in Western Kansas spark grave fears and calls for prompt vigorous government action. The piece praises the President for swift protection of frontier settlers and backs General Sheridan, arguing that if Cheyenne and Sioux bands pursue war, it should be short, sharp, and decisive.
The Spanish Cortez approves a new Constitution in a 214 to 55 vote. Liberals vow to accept the majority decision despite opposing a monarchy. In the English House of Commons an attempt failed to open talks with Spain on a penny postage system between the two nations. The plan is defeated for now but may be adopted later.
The Northeast Missouri Horticultural Association holds a fair at Hannibal on the 10th inst. Jonathan Smith, Esq., Treasurer of the Society, sends a certificate of membership and an invitation to attend.
An unexpected complication in Cuban affairs emerges after Gen. Dulce’s departure. Reports say Spanish volunteers have deposed the governors of Cardenas and Colon and propose a triumvirate to govern until Spain’s affairs at home are settled.
Chicago correspondence notes the Tribune’s new 72 by 121 foot white Joliet marble building on Dearborn and Madison, four stories, iron and brick construction, fire-proof, cost about $200,000. The press room houses two eight-cylinder presses near $40,000 each. total building value near $300,000 and nine-figure staff. Also mentions Soldiers' Orphans' Home dedication at Normal on the 17th with ex-Governor Oglesby delivering the oration and a poem by Captain Haverstick.
The paper notes receipt of the official proceedings from the late Temperance Convention at Camp Point but states it already published a complete record earlier and sees no need for repetition.
Special correspondence details the eleventh and twelfth days of the McConnel murder trial in Jacksonville Illinois. Witnesses describe times near nine o clock, clock synchronizations, and sightings at McConnel's yard. Lawyers argue circumstantial evidence limits and the defense emphasizes alibi claims while the court contends over time limits and admissibility.
Decatur plans a new hotel while Decatur Democrat resumes after five month pause. Pana gains a town clock funded by J W Palmer. Alton market exposes a 108 pound catfish. East St Louis sees potato bug appears. Macon county to host the next annual Agricultural Fair on August 28. Peoria storm claims horse belonging to Pulsifer. Springfield merchants push for a Board of Trade. Congressional nominee J K Dement withdraws. Moore awarded 3000 for sidewalk injuries in Alton. Ur bana child dies after coal oil ingestion. nearly died from lye earlier. Springfield pastor Rev G W F Bureh resigns after eight years. Galesburg resident M Conners robbed in Wash ington. Marion county gets Judge W W Williams. Col H D Cook re commissioned state Military Agent for war claims in Washington. Peoria incident leaves George Crane severely hurt. Chillicothe burglars strike Hunter residence. watches and cash stolen. Decatur reports horse thief recovered property in Indiana. Warren county wife of Peter Mundorf killed in fall at hatchway. Drowned sons of J Russell Jones, minister to Belgium, in Pecatonica river.
A compilation reports diverse local news items from Holt, Bates, Perry, Hannibal, St Joseph and surrounding counties. Topics include railroad and bridge projects, ore discoveries in Perryville and Christian County, a body snatching case in Hannibal, storm damage in Holt County, a push for judicial and school funding, a new radical paper prospectus, assaults and arrests in St Joseph and surrounding towns, railroad tie contracts, landslides near Savannah, mule theft attempts near Lewis county, safe cracking attempts at Louisiana, and election orders by Gov. McClurg for several counties to fill vacancies in October.
Edwin Booth earns 83000, James M Mason returns to Winchester, Sprague to be asked to sign by Rhode Island Legislature. J F Ballentyne leaves Chicago for a Scotland tour. Longfellow heads home to Boston and plans a Paris banquet. Edwin Booth to wed Mary McVicker at Long Branch. Andrews barred from New York court. Yale graduate W C Flage to speak at Shuttles College commence. Adah Minken’s remains reburied in Paris with Egyptian obelisk. Pendleton’s injury worsens, confinement weeks. Beauregard bills government for transport, notes resignation 1861. Mrs Packard gains custody of children in Massachusetts heading to Chicago.
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