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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1869
Page
5
The issue reports on suspected Cuban expeditions aiding insurgents, noting unfoldings near Nasgaa and New Orleans, with commentary on press sensationalism and government awareness. It also includes a poem about resilience and courage of women amid storms, contrasting with speculation on Cuban filibustering.
Fragmented verse contemplates love driving all things from mountain stream to celestial flame. It ponders nature moving toward love, roles of living beings, and the inevitable life cycle, suggesting harmony between desire and the natural order.
A collage of short, dated jests and anecdotes: gossip about trifle theater, a Sheffield verdict for unsatisfying evidence, anecdotes about weddings and ad vant ages, and quips from a western churchyard epitaph to a nervous banker’s humor. Includes a San Francisco tale of a man driven mad by imagined loves and a North American deacon’s prayer meeting mishap.
The piece argues that Republicans defend wartime actions and veto power usage by Democratic presidents, cites Southern Democracy views, and critiques a neighbor who clings to a now-outdated notion of Democratic ideas. It also covers a State House Commission examination and a Missouri railroad funding act.
A collection of short notes covers figures like George Peabody, Sprague denying buying the National Intelligencer, and the Boston Journal led by the late COO Rodger’s widow. It notes a $30,000 income for Mr. Clay of New Orleans, Salm-Salm suing a Stuttgart author, Sickles retiring with full Major General pay, Bennett’s $1,500 gift for a New York Fire Department medal, Gregory preparing for Europe, and curiosities about Pagaini’s famous victim now with a French noble. Also mentioned are a dog revived after fresh blood in the carotid, six Republican candidates for Wisconsin governor, and Irish MP Kavanagh completing his maiden speech.
The April 1869 statement shows revenue warrants and disbursements to Revenue fund State debt fund and New State House fund. Balance of payments recorded and totals listed. Separately the Associated Western Literary Societies held their annual meeting in Detroit May 6 with officers elected and next meeting in Chicago.
The Tele graph Company relocates to a marble front building at LaSalle and Washington streets near the Chamber of Commerce. The Tribune notes the new office is largely complete with oper ating rooms, vaults, a pneumatic message system, and spacious quarters for operators, reporters, and press offices. A rumor of Des Moines Valley Railroad sale is contradicted by a Keokuk dispatch.
The Imperialist paper argues the U S constitution is worn from politics and urges a refashioning of the system. It warns that Copperhead outlets misattribute these views to Republicans while noting fathers would barely recognize current changes.
President Davis returns from Lancaster where a large mass meeting backed the M and M R A L Railroad project. County subscription difficulties are near resolution and the line to Glenwood will be contracted. A Lancaster depot and Glenwood junction with North Missouri are planned. Coal near Glenwood shown as high quality, rivaling Pittsburgh coal. Work advances rapidly with excavators and oxen crews, shifting to higher ground due to wet weather.
A collage of 19th century notices including plans for a hotel for colored people in Washington, grand musical exhibition ideas in Boston, Union Pacific summer houses at Laramie, wedding card trends in New York, Burnsides Logan clash, bullion transport contracts, and various civic, religious, and legal notices across cities.
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