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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1853

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ANOTHER ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND LOCAL NEWS

Reports from Hancock County describe finished road work improving access to Quincy including a new bridge over a ravine near the Shurtleff quarry and plans to widen the last road. Also covered are county road votes, a deadly tornado near Chandlerville injuring and killing residents, a pistol threat to Mr Rose in Rockford, and notices on emigration, a bishop Doane dispute, and Putnam’s magazine praise.

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Washingtonian Temperance Parade Urged For Fourth

A long Washingtonian pledge calls for a temperance Fourth of July celebration in the city. It urges a grand procession to the Public Square with temperance addresses and a nationwide show of abstinence. The piece contrasts war with a campaign against alcohol and invites citizens to join and sign the pledge.

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Teas and trade fears from Chinese rebellion 1853

Shipping, prices, and demand for Chinese teas are discussed amid rising consumption of black tea in the United States and looming supply risks from a Chinese rebellion. The piece notes potential price increases in the New York market and worries about tea and cassia prices as shipments may fall and revenue for Chinese authorities declines, with impact on mercantile interests in the U.S. and England.

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Passenger cars plunge into embankment near Macon

Savannah report says last night’s passenger cars bound for Macon were wrecked when they plunged down an embankment. The main guard was killed and five passengers were severely injured, among them Hon. A. Stevens.

Savannah Macon A. Stevens

Editor Morton's Shot In Quincy Feud Between Editors

From the Warsaw Express report the Quincy Whig editor John T. Morton was shot by Herald editor and postmaster Austin Brooks in Quincy Illinois after a dispute over newspaper delivery faults and a published insult. Morton, who had charged postal mismanagement, was struck in the back as he stood with companions near the Quincy House. He seized a chair for defense. Brooks fired, Morton threw the chair, and Brooks missed as others intervened. The episode stems from months of personal attacks and rebuttals in both papers.

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Market quotes and political note from Louisville district

The column lists grain prices with Wheat at 95e and Hay at 50 55c per 100 pounds and mentions sales of Quincy City Mills flour at various prices. It also notes The Hon. Wm. Preston as a candidate for re election to Congress from the Louisville District Kentucky.

Indianapolis Journal Quincy City Mills Wm. Preston Lousville

Rail Road Hopes and Faith in Bushnell Aid

Quincy June 13 1853 editor of the Whig notes widespread railroad progress in the west Illinois and nearby states. The road’s president travels east seeking eastern capital to finish the Quincy to Chicago line. The writer praises Mr Bushnell as a thorough businessman and expects his return with news favorable to the project.

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The Next Mexican War and Public Pressure in 1853

Correspondence from the Baltimore Sun discusses the prospect of a third Mexican War and the risk of absorbing Mexico. It notes President Tyler and Col. Taylor, the potential clash with Mexico, and Gen. Garland’s position, urging cautious diplomacy to avoid entangling the nation. It questions whether future conflicts will be driven by presidential term limits or national ambition.

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Gavazzi attacked in church during Ireland inquisition lecture

In Quebec Gavazzi's second free Church lecture on Ribbonism sparked a mob. Stones shattered windows, Gavazzi and his secretary were beaten. he defended himself with a chair, was pulled from the pulpit, and rescued by friends as soldiers cleared the church. The riot moved to Parliament House demanding a grievous member.

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Wry Quotations From A Fragmented Local Page

A collection of old quips on language riot accounts and parish affairs. The text mocks Teutonic tones and theatrical riots while noting a newspaper office damaged by a downed tree and strong winds. It undermines fighting as a quarrel solution and hints at political tensions between France and Russia.

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