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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1855

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Lagrange Growth and Trade Prospects in Missouri

A 1355 report outlines Lagrange Missouri as a growing trading hub, detailing incorporation in 1845, current population around 1200, extensive street work, a new wharf, and estimated values for real estate, produce, merchandise, and exports. It notes planned spring growth with over 100 businesses and new streets, plus a larger wharf and improved infrastructure.

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Arrival of the George Law and Sacramento boat disaster

The George Law arrived in New York with California dates and $1,113,000 in specie, carrying 304 passengers including Peru’s President elect General Echenique. The Pearl exploded near Sacramento with about 70 lives lost. 63 bodies found, 20 missing, and treasure recovered. Political strife: senatorial race remains tied after 38 ballots. Legislature approves $1000 per member despite veto. Governor’s sanction refused previously. Reports note mob violence in Oakland, two Californians hanged for cattle theft in San Joaquin, rising Indian tensions near the Klamath, heavy mining rain, and dull business.

George Law New York California General Echenigre Peru Danesa, Sherman & Co Adams, & Us Wells, Fargo & Co Drezell & Co Sacramento Marysville George Sheldon Oakland San Joaquin Klamath River

Swords and memories in the Jackson ceremony at Washington

In Washington on February 25 26 Congress honored General Jackson with the sword of Gen Jackson the sword of Washington and the cane of Franklin presented amid large attendance by ladies and lawmakers. Senator Bell praised Jackson at length and a resolution thanked Gen Armstrongs family was adopted. Reports from Harrisburg Pittsburgh and New York note ensuing political moves and local updates.

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Fire damages on Broadway spare Astor residence

New York reports a daytime blaze at the old Astor residence on Broadway. Goods belonging to D. E. Combs a prize manufacturer and M. D. Boys a millinery, valued at six to eight thousand dollars, were destroyed. The building was only partially consumed. Boston meanwhile notes Daniel Webster’s Franklin New Hampshire homestead farm sold at auction for 15000 dollars to Rufus L. Fay of Boston. The Federal Claims Committee is directed to report on resolutions denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law and on repeal of the Missouri Compromise, which has passed and will be engrossed.

Unba United States Havana Kinney Cuba Central America Washington Senate Rush Stewart Committee of Conference House Latham U. S District of California Middlesworth Commissioner of Pensions New York Broadway and Rector Strablin & Co Duncap, Snow & Co Atlantic Dock Brooklyn Iviy John Jacob Astor Broadway Mesars D. E. Combs Prico M. D. Boys Boston Daniel Webster Franklin N. F Rufus L. Fay Weuss Kentucky Indiana Joseph A. Wright Powell Joseph Terre Laute Express Job Victoria Foseph A. Wright St. Louis Christian Advocate Gentry Court Housse Bro. McAnally Mason County Trerald Illinois Conference M. BE. Church North Mason County St. Louis Methodist Conference Springfield Troy Cincinnati Times

Report on bribery inquiry leaves votes unresolved in Harrisburgh

Harrisburgh Feb 26 The committee investigating bribery in the Senatorial election issued a preliminary report after interviewing about 25 witnesses while some remain to be examined. The panel found no testimony to fix either candidate for the joint convention, and the chairman refused to sign due to differing views on the evidence. The report notes the testimony is unsatisfactory and not publishable in its current form.

Harrisburgh Hovss House

Slang Phrases Highlighted by Local Youth

A reader reports hearing a young woman use current slang during a city setting. She described a ring and jokingly answered a friend that she would not wear anything else, reflecting observed fashion language in local speech.

Weather hints of spring and river opening in Quincy

Dated Saturday March 3 1855 the column recalls cautious notes on weather detailing a recent snow storm and a shift toward spring. It predicts steamboats resuming on the open river and a lively fall season with abundant produce and goods. The piece notes a northernly wind and cloudy day but foresees milder days ahead.

Ourself Quincy

Sebastopol Front Reconnaissance and Europe News

Sebastopol dispatch reports Russian reconnaissance of the allied front daily with pickets on alert. British and French forces are forming reserves at Balaklava as Prussia and Austria discuss Europe-wide alignments. Notes on French army changes, Spain Portugal rumors, and varied 1854 events in New York and St Louis crop up amid weather and logistics details.

Sebastopol Menschikoff Vienna Balaklava Neil Pepesson Bosquet Canrobert Spain Portugal Russia Prussia Austria Lord Russel Great Britain DeCourquellay France Count Buol Reja Pacha Turkey Gotshakoff Tilif Constantinople Gotschakoff Crimean Rhine Metz Conde de Montamolin Garlists Ispartero Switzeruaxp Philips Mazzini Bastile New York Ohio Missouri Virginia Pittsburgh Maach

Editors Charged with Forged Quotation in Schuyler Feud

In a heated exchange from March 5 1855 the Schuyler Democrat faces accusations of misquoting and forging a quotation from the Whig. The Adams County supervisors also meet in special session, approving swamp land actions, bridge construction payments, and jury selections, with detailed accounts and committee reports on local governance.

Schuyler Democrat Whig Democrat The Quincy. Whig Schuyler County Schusler Democrat Oquawka Plaindealer

Remittance drafts plan questioned by St Louis Democrats

The St Louis Democrats critique a proposed system of remittance drafts drawn by one postmaster on another, warning of security gaps and the risk of insufficient funds or improper protections. They doubt checks and balances can safeguard remitters, especially with many offices earning under fifty dollars annually.

St. Louis Democrats

City Council Elects Assessors and Approves Bond for McFaden

In a March 2 1855 special meeting the City Council elected Oliver Gerry John Steinagel and Robert McComb as Assessors for wards one two and three. The Finance Committee reported a loan plan and bonds of 2000 were approved to J W McFaden payable five years after date. The session closed with the mayor and clerk authorized to issue the bonds amid a Whig party note.

Lgh Supers Abovd John P. Robbing Adams County Jamey McCormick Wiley Mitchell John D. Wilson Ald Savage Mersiman Thayer Flagg Flage Oliver Gerry John Steinagel Robert McComb John W. McFaden J.w.mcfaden Ald. Thayer J. W. McFaden A. W. Buarestey

Steamers Arrive as News of Crimea War Expands Europe

Reports from New York describe Steamers St Louis and Canada reaching New York with Liverpool dates to the 17th and dispatches from Lord Raglan up to January 27. News detail fevers up to Sebastopol, Ottoman reinforcements, Czar manifestos, and French losses. Also noted are an Azimuth of military moves, Indian insurrection, a murder at St Louis, and distress in Liverpool from unemployment. The Senate confirms Winfield Scott as likely leader.

St. Louis Canada New York Liverpool Lord Raglan Sebastopol Lears Crimea Eupatoria Yanus John Russel Vienna Bombay Cabool Bonder France Inis Austria

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