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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1838
Page
2
A long political notice lists candidates for governor lieutenant governor and other county offices, discusses Andrew Jackson era politics and the Bank question, and includes letters and replies about convention delegates and party practices.
The town of Quincy reports trustees elected after a June election with I. O. Woodruff John Wood J. B. Mathews Samuel Hohnes Samuel C. Bowers Samuel Lench and others noted as elected. A poll for Mr Leach was held without his knowledge until late. a vote on placing the Market house on the public square showed For LOT votes and Against 2076. A letter from Col Anderson accepting the nomination for Lieutenant Governor discusses democracy and convention issues amid a busy political scene.
An inquiry into the four banks in Newhla ven Palladium reveals 1170 stockholders, 818 women, 85 men, 43 executors, 26 clerks, 118 merchants, 51 mechanics, 27 lawyers, 168 farmers, 6 soldiers, 16 clergy, 22 physicians, 82 retired, 66 unknown occupations, plus others. Nearly half are women, children, executors, or aged. about one third are workers like farmers and trades. The piece then discusses Congress Sub Treasury timing and a partisan clash, with references to Van Buren, Democrats, Whigs, and Hartford conventions, plus a Sing Sing election note.
The quotation argues that by the Convention plan the people’s voice will influence candidate selection, preventing partisan interference in nominations that has previously caused Democratic defeats, and questions whether the people observe and understand the process.
The text rails against party conventions and elite control, condemning a small group of politicians who nominate and unseat candidates. It contrasts popular sovereignty with what it calls dictation by a few leaders, noting threats and denunciations toward dissenters. It also covers discussions on specie payments, Treasury notes, and the New Treasury Circular amid Webster’s push for financial restoration.
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