11 Mar 1871
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1871
Page
1
A murky collection of quips and snippets on theater, fashion, and politics. It includes observations on society, editors, and bills in the Springfield House, plus notes on Indiana politics and a proposed narrowing of public schools to seven English branches.
Quincy readers recount Paris falling to German forces after a fifty-five year surge of foreign occupation. The piece notes historic sieges from Romans to English, lauds German conduct, praises discipline and restraint, and argues the occupation may bring calm and order after a period of upheaval.
Chicago swirled with excitement over Bret Harte’s visit followed by a wave of speculation. Reports claim a Lakeside Monthly gift plan and a large patronage attempt, though party invitations faltered and Harte departed for the East.
The act of February 14 1871 offers an eight dollar monthly pension to surviving officers enlisted and drafted men who served sixty days in the war of 1812 and were honorably discharged, plus widows married before the peace treaty. If current pensions are lower than eight dollars, the difference is payable. Loss of discharge certificate does not bar benefits. other proof may suffice.
A historic list names towns in San Domingo with population figures for Santo Domingo Scibo San Carlos Be a 4,000 Bang Mmyor ani 8,000 Occa sh 300 San Pedro Macovis 1,600 Las Minas 000 Samana 1,300 Guerra 6,600 Savanna de is Mar 800 Strose de los Llauss 1:10,000 Baja Cuana 7,000 Colne 5,000 Monte Piata 2,500 Bonas 1,800 amara 1,400 Tarabaco de vo ensole 2,500 Victoria 600 San Francisco Ma San Cristobal 32,000 cosis 16,000 MB 2 22 10,000 Neyba Banahana 4,000 San Juan 5,000 San Jose de las Matas 1,000 Monte Christi 1,500.
Citizens in Quincy express disappointment as Congress blocks a $75,000 appropriation for a United States Court House and Post Office. The project has strong support from Rep Hawley and Department endorsers, with hopes rising for the next session on its merits.
TheBrooklyn Eagle condemns Frank Blair's indirect remarks as irresponsible and cautions that Senator Morton exposed Blair's indiscretion. It argues Blair cannot reform his stance and warns the party against his Fifteenth Amendment emphasis, predicting harm to prospects and urging rejection of his conclusions.
Friends of Gov. Clayton argue a House passed two resolutions to impeach and present articles to the Senate when a quorum exists. They claim the prior notice to the Senate without a quorum was illegal. State code requires articles within five days, so current actions may be void and new articles needed.
Lawmakers examined a thorough Registry Law overhaul on Monday as a repeal bill circulated. Democrats largely supported repeal with a few Republicans backing them. Critics argued enforcement flaws rather than aims hinder the law. If properly enforced it would protect ballot purity.
A rural State Legislator from Adams County urges Quincy removal from the Registry Law. The writer thanks Mr Kelley but doubts the effort will succeed, praising the law for cleaning ballots in cities and noting Democratic hostility as its motive.
An accident on Mr. Home’s farm near Wyton led to the death by drowning of Wm. Robins, an 80‑year veteran wall-digger. A foul old well 80 feet deep caved in during removal of a pump-lot, trapping him as debris formed an arch. While friends freed stones with a windlass, the water rose and Robins slowly drowned after three hours of entombment. coroner declined inquest.
Excavations reveal a sun god relief and a figure in a boat with a dove in a rock chamber. Beneath a floor slab a vault holds oversized skeletons about seven feet eight inches tall, with vases of yellow earth and animal bones. Copper tools imply Lake Superior mines were used. Researchers note possible links to Aztec or Natchez lineages and plan to move remains to Dubuque Iowa Institute of Arts.
An exhibition by Joné ago at Cologne showcased 1041 carrier pigeons from Aachen Barmen Du Ten and Jolingen. The famed blue pigeon said to have flown from Bordeaux to Aachen and back across many years, earning prizes in Rouen Havre and Marseilles among others, and returning home from distant locales through 1868.
A century old fire at the Bank Colliery near Rotherham, owned by Earl Fitzwilliam, threatened the shaft. Superintendent T Cooper devised a wall nearly 1000 yards long with metal pipes to gauge air and fire position, allowing safe inspection and cooling. Heat affects garden plants above the mine, enabling extra crops.
The funeral of Dr Henry P Wing was held in Collinsville Illinois. A longtime educator and reform advocate he served on the Illinois State Board of Education and taught at a Chicago college. The service drew friends from St Louis Jacksonville and Springfield and Newton Bateman attended. He leaves a wife and four children.
The piece recalls Ben Wade on a San Domingo voyage where his stomach stayed settled amid seasickness and storms. A joke about a veiled passenger and Wade’s brusque humor highlights his maritime resilience and blunt humor during a rough trip.
A nostalgic reminiscence compares early 19th century courting to life now, praising the innocent zest of singing school gatherings under candlelight and stars. It recalls hearts that quicken in old fashioned churches as strains like Bradstreet are heard.
A Springfield correspondent recalls Illinois political memory from the early statehood era to the present. The piece praises figures like Casey, Carlin, Archer, Duncan, and E. D. Baker, and introduces contemporary leaders Dougherty, Fuller, Boyd, McNulta, Tincher, Epler, and Voris, noting their influence, character, and parliamentary skill amidst a backdrop of state development and governance.
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