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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1860
Page
2
A brief note attributes the weekly editorial voice to John W. Ray, editor of the Whig and Republican publication. The text indicates an attribution line without yet presenting a full article. The item reads as a masthead style clarification of authorship for the periodical.
A detailed theater of the 1860 Democratic split dueling over Douglas, with rounds of political fire and refueling, secession threats from Georgia to Texas, and a chaotic Charleston convention as Northern and Southern factions clash. The discourse covers Dred Scott, slave codes for territories, and the fate of the Democratic party amid secession talk and ballot drama.
The Press and Tribune forecast Heenan returning to power and possibly winning as mayor of New York City. They suggest he may also appear on the Democratic ticket as Vice President, indicating expected strong influence in national politics.
The article argues delegates should prepare for the Decatur Convention focusing on a governorship candidate who can unite the party and strengthen the ticket for the Republican presidential nomination. It questions regional candidates and promotes choosing a strong, unifying figure over personal faction. It also notes an Alabama paper’s sensational story about a steamboat pilot whose skin is reportedly lightening, and comments on broader racial tensions and slave trade motives.
Reports from Charleston describe a series of violent incidents among visitors and locals. Ohio delegation men at the Mills House fought with plates and a pistol drawn. Col Craig and a reporter from Missouri clashed. Captain Levy and White had a barroom quarrel ending with a pistol discharge. a duel looms. Heenan versus Sayers sparked more excitement aboard the North Briton.
St Louis correspondent notes April 28 1860 visit to a Jesuit College with Father Guseman as president. Describes frescoed exhibition room walls, Luther Bible with royal illustrations, telescopes and curiosities, and a controversial piece of marble tied to the Pope and the Know Nothings. Mentions Wyman’s Museum and mixed impressions of art and price, comparing the collection to Barnum.
The article notes French law punishes owners when fires originate on their premises, arguing fires are a national wealth loss. It contrasts with U S losses, claims France has fewer fires annually than the United States in a single month. The Mobile Register discusses Judge Jones on slave trade cases, noting federal courts handle intact crew cases while broken crew cargo leads to state court jurisdiction, implying slaves as property. The Register calls the decision second only to Dred Scott in southern sentiment.
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