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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1870

Page

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Local Businesses and Marked Packages Listing

A fragmented 19th century directory item lists MARBLE WORKS CG VOLE at 200 Maine street SE corner of Third Street, SHIRT MANUFACTORY J GRAPFTEY on Fifth street near Maine, and an FP LACHS & CO SOAP CANDLE AND OIL FACTORY at Sixth between Mine and Jerasy. Wrapping paper, tall, grease and other goods are noted with EMPIRE LINE marked on packages. For rates, WM HARVEY, Agent, Quines, Ti angldty ee?

Kentucky Exchange Mills Fifth Street State Ohre Broadway Second Streets Meher & Co Stark Millis Second Wheeler & Conticpded Tellicy Mills Ohio Delaware Tick & Broa J W. Brown H. Gage Fifth Maine Hampshire Street Meriams Hampshire Vermont Popland Ash GRO. Neeves &&Son Manyfarrerers Dalm Bradford McCoy & CQ Hampshire Streets West Quincy Maine Street Third Lachs & CO Jerasy Desler Empire Line Harvey

Obituary Note for Former Chicago Native

Brief obituary noting a person formerly of Chicago and later of Macon City has passing details. The item identifies residence shift and location tied to the deceased, with no additional biographical data provided.

Chicago Macon City

Sherman Hancock Correspondence and Senate action in May

The Senate passed amendments to the Fifteenth Amendment bill after a long session, with a 42 to 8 vote and adjournment until Monday. Internal Revenue guidance on stamp cancellations for brewers was issued. Hancock and Sherman correspondences reveal non involvement of politics in Hancock's Pacific Department appointment and address rank precedence and personal relations with Grant.

Washington Senate Commissioner of Internal Revenue Wheeler Gen. Hancock Department of the Pacific Sherman-Hancock Hancock Sherman St. Louis Pacific Department of Missouri Department of Dakota Missouri Hanncock Gen. Sherman Gen. Grant

McClernand Nominated for Judge in Sangamon County

Illinois details Gen John A McClernand agreeing to run for Judge of the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit per Sangamon County bar request after Judge Edwards resignation. Also noted Secretary of State confirms weekly papers printing the proposed Constitution with masthead comply with the resolution. A separate legal note denies a receiver in Davis et al v Union Pacific. Also Spotted Tail Sioux Chief arrives Chicago en route to Washington to confer with President over tribal affairs.

Chicago John A. McClernand Sangamon County Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Edwards Secretary of State Lowe Davis Et al Union Pacific Railroad Company Chicaco

Bondman Refuses To Pay Share In Defalcation Suit

One bondsman of Susisey the defaulting city treasurer declines to cover his portion of the bond arguing officials knew of the defalcation months before it became public. A libel suit is also noted as Sarah Buckly sues a Republican paper for slander after her sister’s verdict. A meeting was held Thursday regarding National Capital Femroving.

Misy Susisey Sarah Buckly Eliza Buckly Republican Taree Wally

Prominent Officials Expected at Regional Gathering

Gov Palmer of Illinois Judge Delahey of Kansas Gov Butler of Nebraska Ex United States Senators Hedderson and Brown of Missouri and other prominent gentlemen are expected to be present at the event.

Tal Gov. Palmer Illinois Judge Delahey Kansas Gov. Butler Nebraska United States Hedderson and Brown Missouri

Red Cloud and party head toward Washington from Fort Fetterman

In Cheyenne on May 22, Red Cloud John Richards and about twenty-five Sioux left Fort Fetterman aiming for Washington. They expect to reach Cheyenne on May 27. In St Louis, Forsyth pursues the Indians who attacked Kansas Pacific railroad workers, with good prospects of overtaking and punishing them.

Cheyenne Red Cloud John Richards Fort Fetterman Washington St. Louis Forsyth Kansas Pacific

Surprise impeachment talk rattles San Francisco editors

Washington report says a proposal to impeach Judges Field and Hoffman for misconduct in office created a sensation. The Alta California and other journals discredit charges and question congressional support. Immigration suit filed against steamship Idaho for 155000 under passenger act. Delegates from British Columbia pass through en route to Ottawa. Central Pacific Railroad completes California Pacific Railroad acquisition and plans fast boat service, signaling broader consolidation on the Pacific coast.

San Francisco Washington Field Hoffman Alta Californian Congress Central Pacific R. R Cal. Pac. BR. R Jane Central Pacific Coast Union and Central

Methodist Conference Bishops elected in South Memph is

In the Southern Methodist Conference at Memphis on May 21 a resolution to elect two bishops was offered, debate followed, a substitute for one bishop was adopted, and J. B. McFerrin was elected on the third ballot.

MemphHis Southern Methodist Conference J. B. McFerrin

Espartero Accepts Spanish Crown Reported

Maprio reports May 21 that Espartero considers and consents to accept the crown of Spain though not official. Unsettled government state fuels excitement as acceptance is confirmed. Portuguese ministry notes Goldoba invites cabinet candidates. towns accept new order while British fleet sails toward Lisbon amid a tranquil country.

Maprio Expartero Spain Espartero Lispon Goldobua Mappid Corgans Lisbon Lis

Rebellion Matures Across Red River Region

A May 18 letter from St. Paul reports Riell’s followers considering Canadian laws after recent legislation. It notes American institutions can unlock Red River resources, while Winnepeg sentiment shows no annexation drive. London calls the US canal closure a studied unfriendly act. Chicago reports Riell’s aunt arriving to consult Brienn, with Californa Fenian support rumored.

Washington St. Paul Red River Riell Red River Country Winnepeg United States London the Observer Sault St. Marie Canal

Rebellion in Venezuela Report of Bianco Rebels Capture

New York May 21 Venezuela advices to May 9 b report the success of the rebels under Germo Bianco on the 27th of last month After three days of hard fighting the insurgents occupied the capital Houses and stores were sacked and robberies were carried on by the soldiers The victorious party long led by Bianco has sought to overthrow the government and appears to have succeeded

New York Venezuela Germo Bianco Bianco

Bassett Seeks Presidential Ratification of Fifteenth Amendment

On May 21 Bassett the colored Minister waited on the President to inform him of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment. The President praised the President and Congress and said Haitians would feel closer to the United States due to the amendment.

New Yorke Bassett United States Congress Hsyti

House collapses in New Jersey accident traps family

In Lade New Jersey last night a house fell due to age. Mr Lawson his wife and two children were buried beneath rubble but rescued alive. Both parents are fatally injured. The report continues with Ezre Bartell in Chicago dated May 22.

New-York Lade New Jersey Lawson Chicago Ezre Bartell

Washington Legislative Actions and Adjournment

In Washington petitions were presented to abolish national banks and seek other financial changes. A resolution to investigate Supreme Court Clerk fees was adopted. An eight hour law resolution for government laborers was proposed but objected. Foreign Affairs favored paying A P Hovey’s full ministerial salary to Peru. a bill to raise China minister salary was tabled. Remains of Asboth and Steadman were authorized to be moved to the United States. House adjourned after resuming Louisiana election case Newsham v Ryan. majority for Newsham.

Washington Supreme Court Cox McGrew Committee On Foreign Affairs Senate A. P. Hovey Peru China General Asboth Argentine Confederation Steadman Santiago de Cuts United States Dawes House Louisiana Newsham Ryan Democrata

Consul Phillips in New York and global crises prompt notice

Consul Phillips, forced from Santiago de Cuba, is now in New York. Reports of two personal crises in Chicago on Saturday include a young woman poisoned and a young man shooting with a pistol. The Revolution is sold to Mrs. Bullard of Brooklyn, with Mrs. Croly to edit and Tilton and Studwell as stockholders. Terre Haute spring races begin Tuesday the 24th, four days of racing with over forty fast horses. Archbishops Purcell and Kenrick defend Bishop Dupanioup in the infallibility dispute with Archbishop Spaulding. Methodist Book Committee contemplates suspending their junior book agent during trial. A Carracas letter notes 47 hours of battle for the capital, with about one thousand slain. Governor Bullock of Georgia denounces charges as machinations of secessionist Joshua Hill. Cyrille Dion loses to McKay in a French carom match, McKay's run of 62 a new high. Sapper corps soldiers desert West Point after pay, with a $50 reward offered for each capture.

Phillips Santiago de Cuba New York Chicago Bullard Brooklyn Croly Tilton and Studwell Terre Haute Ind Purcell Kenrick Dupanioup Spaulding Methodist Episcopal Church Carracas West Point

Blood in the Body and a Tonic for Impure Blood

The piece explains blood volume and movement, warning of disease from weak blood, and promotes MISHL R'S BERS BITTERS as a purifier and tonic. It cites health observations, then mentions a May 1870 school superintendent notice and bonds, with names blurred in the OCR.

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