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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1875
Page
2
Virginia figure Jue Hon. R. M. T. Hunter opposes emancipation, arguing it deprived slaveholders of wealth. The piece notes heavy borrowing from Europe, with $90 million in corporate securities sold this year and £4,753,750 due in Q1. The British Commons forms a committee to guard capital from swindling foreign loans.
The next annual reunion of the Grand Army of the Republic will be in Chicago on May 12 and 18, with Gen Sheridan presiding over the Cavalry Troop of the United States meeting. Invitations extend across the Northwest as Eastern celebrations have drawn veterans westward. Expected attendees include Gen Sherman President Grant and Cabinet Vice President Wilson and Northern Governors, promising the largest veterans gathering since the war’s end.
A new census of church memberships shows Roman Catholics at 6 761 171, Baptists 1 701 131, Protestant Episcopal 272 554, Congregationalists 330 891, United Brethren 181 859, and Universalists 90 905 with increases across all groups. Catholic hierarchy lists 7 archbishops 63 bishops 4973 priests and 6920 churches while Episcopal reports 040 clergy and 2750 parishes with 33 stationed abroad. Baptists count 0413 associations 21 510 churches and 13 854 ministers. Congregationalists 8403 churches 3278 ministers. United Brethren 3959 churches 1880 ministers. Universalists 624 churches 74 ministers.
The Hawaiian Treaty, ratified after a lengthy Senate debate over authority to ratify treaties affecting national revenues, faces delays as amendments require Hawaiian government acceptance and House legislation before it becomes effective. Postmaster General plans to allow time to adjust to the new transient newspaper postage rates, which double under an amended law, impacting single newspapers exceeding seven columns.
A letter from the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Postoffices and Post Roads reports the Postmaster General suggested doubling merchandise postage to one cent per ounce or fraction, not including transient newspapers. The note mentions Senator Jewel, misinterpretation of term merchandise, and criticism of rushing appropriation bills and last minute work in Congress.
The Pittsburgh Commercial lauds Pennsylvania Senate for passing a measure making it unlawful to impede employers from taking on minors for trades. It argues the policy advances public welfare and liberty of choosing a calling, praising the move as a curb on monopolies and a boost to youth employment amid broader economic optimism and calls for national confidence.
The Gazette calls for a president who upholds constitutional liberty and peaceful governance. It stresses detachment from political scheming and demands a figure reflecting Washington and Adams in dignity, not demagoguery, urging the opposition to find such a candidate within its ranks.
The Troy Times reports from state Bank Department Superintendent D. 2c Ellis that by January 1 1875 total savings bank deposits across New York reached 303,985,619 with stock investments totaling 32,024,223. Key figures include 1,673,872,498 open accounts, 23,826 new accounts, 100,723 closures, 9,065,037 in operation institutions, and 167,000,98 in 1874 deposits. The average deposit per person was 318.50, with urban concentration in New York City at 105,000,000 and Brooklyn at 48,000,000. Depositors increased by 33,000 in the year, indicating growing public confidence post-panic. Unclaimed deposits linger at 854,844.73 across twenty years.
A Chicago bill to reorganize city government into a two house Congress with a mayoral cabinet draws strong editorial debate. The Chicago Journal warns the plan centralizes power, while others see it as a general law affecting many Illinois cities.
The text questions municipal governance by suggesting the current village form allows vesting of immense powers in mayors and urges the Quincy delegation to scrutinize the matter closely.
Archbishop McCloskey of New York is raised to Cardinalate at a Vatican meeting. Other new cardinals include Lerochowski Mechlin Deschamp Manning Bartolini and Grannett. The piece notes U S growth in Catholicism and Rome’s electoral structure, with Italy holding a majority of cardinals and the Pope's election power.
The report warns of grave danger from spring floods along the lower Mississippi as heavy winter snow melts. Gen Thomas B90 Louisiana State Engineer cites extensive levee damage at Bonnet Carre and Morganza, with water already pouring through breaks and the New York Times criticizing current levee systems as insufficient.
The Brooklyn trial coverage analyzes defense strategy and witness impact in the Beecher Tilton case. It notes judges and journals questioning evidence relevance, Bessie Turner’s damning testimony, and presses that Tilton’s character defenses may not offset the plaintiff’s claims. It also references a Springfield penitentiary committee report on labor contracts and cautions about broader political implications.
Springfield reports a tense session with near full House turnout early, but dwindling by day’s end. Bills face delays, including the Chicago Citizens Incorporation and Union Depot measures, as lawmakers spar over economy, adjournment, and procedural rulings amid a Patrick’s Day session.
March 13, 1875 meeting notes debate location for a new Adams County courthouse in Biberty ILL. Washington Square favored by Mr Slade. Jefferson Square urged by Luke Kimmons. Opinions on cost include not exceeding 200000. Resolution adopts Twelfth and Maine corner as best site.
List of Western patents issued reported by Western Patent Office Agency Te Wio with many named inventors and towns such as Gatesburg Chicago Springfield Rockford Quincy St Louis and others for devices including plows planters washers irons and lifting and cutting machines.
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