09 Mar 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1869
Page
1
A fragmented 19th century news item outlines office addresses and subscription terms, then shifts to congressional politics. It notes Senator Fowler’s break with the Republican party, rumors on Washburne’s resignation and possible appointments, Missouri delegation talks with General Grant, and ongoing Treasury Department issues tied to Stewart and related officials.
A mixed set of scattered historical notes mentions railway accidents near Wirksville and a Sunday night derailment causing injuries. It also notes officials and editors in Washington, a possible diplomatic posting to Great Britain, and the death of Uriah Wright in Clark County Virginia after his Civil War actions.
Reports say Mr Stewart will resign and Mr Boutwell be named to replace him with Hoare possibly resigning as Attorney General. Illinois Senate debates Chicago lake front land claims. House passes broad omnibus measures including railroads and charities, while Missouri appointments and Johnson pardons draw attention.
In Washington on March 8 the Senate approved appointments of committees and considered bills. Debate touched on prohibiting secret gold trades, a pension for Mrs. Lincoln, and a District of Columbia equal rights measure. Reports from New York and Philadelphia signal Cabinet reshuffles with Stewart resigning, Boutwell likely to be Secretary of the Treasury, and Judge Hoar possibly stepping down for Pierrepoint.
Fire swept Gibson's stable on Washington Street last night, destroying the facility and 12 horses. Estimated loss placed at $5,000.
A reform debate unfolds with a push for a Navy Secretary, while New York readers note potential pardons being annulled. The question of bank certified checks for brokers before lands raises attention as banks weigh the new law, with evasion suspected. Sew ard plans a swift visit to Aiken, South Carolina to see Mr Weed and for recreation, amid health improvements reports. A Washington dispatch warns credit pardons for Eckles or Blaisdell may be invalid, while Boston reports recall of a pardon for Martin, whose case remains unresolved.
In Curia co March 8 the Minnesota Legislature did not ratify the Fifteenth Amendment as the official copy was delayed. Meanwhile an immense crowd lined the streets for the funeral of four firemen killed Friday. The procession included fire commissioners, police heads, four men from each fire company, the Board of Underwriters, Turnverein, Ellsworth Zouaves, the 72d Infantry, the mayor, council and city officials. A catafalque borne four coffins.
Captain John E. Detrich of Sparta is confirmed as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Twelfth District, replacing Lice W. C. Flagg. Galesburg jewelry shop burglary yields 500 to 600 dollars in goods. A Brophy jailed for horse stealing tries to break out by assaulting the jailer in Macomb. Dr Chamblin arrested in Mason City for attempting to poison Tunison brothers in a land dispute. In Bath Keaton shoots and surrenders after trapping a knife attacker. Henry Christian, the German murderer, arrested near Alton amid threats of lynching. Barry prospers due to nearby railroad, prompting local boosterism. Young America sees multiple accidents including a church fire, a drug-store collision, a boy’s self-inflicted wound, a wagon crash, and a bridged nose injury. A Mr Marquis de Grillo plans a Venice volume on travels with Adelaide Ristori.
For sale is The Pines near Quincy, a premier fruit farm and elegant residence. The property includes Oxs Apple Orchard with 300 trees, 600 trees bearing, 300 young trees, and a 110 tree Carter Orchard plus 100 young cherry trees. Also a Peach Orchard of 100 trees, a pear grove, two acres of bearing grape vines, chiefly Catawba Concord Delaware, and plentiful gooseberry currant blackberry and raspberry bushes. The Lawn.
Assignee Elisha B. Hamilton declares appointment in bankruptcy No 99 in Adams County Illinois. A writ of attachment has been issued against the defendant’s estate in Quincy Circuit Court for $258,? plus. service on Quincy Railroad Bridge Co and others. unless appearance, judgment will be entered and property attached will be sold.
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