24 May 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1869
Page
1
Fragmentary notices cover postal address rules and fees. Reports mention Irish Protestant protests against disestablishment, English government refusals on release of Fenians, and a murder trial in Jacksonville. Updates touch Spanish Cortes politics, Grant debt reduction, and resignations of Sanford and other officials.
A. H. Bogardus champion of Illinois will shoot from a buggy in motion against A. Klemman of Calumet in a novel pigeon shooting contest. The match is scheduled for Lincoln Indiana on May 28.
May 23 dispatches describe a fire at the American Foundry machine shop in New Albany Indiana owned by Dewitt C. Hail & Co causing $10 000 in damage all insured. A Nashville Tennessee blaze on Franklin Pike damaged W W Beery s stable burning four carriages and four horses with a $6 000 loss. The Silver Wave passenger steamer capsized and sank on the Schuylkill between Philadelphia and Manayunk with only one child reported drowned while all others escaped in shallow water.
Des Moines voters approved wine and beer sale prohibition by a 585 majority with uniform ward majorities. Light turnout and lack of organized license opposition marked the referendum, as license proponents abstained from contesting the result.
Reports from Havana via Key West on May 23 describe the landing of 300 filibusters near Gibara. Ashore, Spanish troops fought back, seizing two cannon while suffering 32 casualties. insurgents reportedly endured 80 killed or wounded. News also notes fighting near Trinidad and Cienfuegos with high losses and brutal acts by both sides. A separate St Louis rumor claims a forgery totaling 25,000 dollars by a prominent Main Street firm, causing suspension.
The War reports show Union protection in Georgia and a drop of public debt by seven million dollars last month. President discusses Texas elections as Seward bills face scrutiny. Britain refuses further releases, Fenians active, Pacific Railroad commissioners report. Presbyterian Assembly Proceedings, China and Japan news. Europe update covers Sanford's resignation, Alabama dispute in English press, Belfast anti disestablishment meeting, and Spanish Cortes with republic deferred.
Urgent note cites authorities threatening to arrest several symeteeae and detain them as hostages unless the criminals surrender. The statement frames a hardline stance amid escalating tensions and demands action from those responsible.
The President named Samuel B. Ruggles of New York as a delegate to the seventh session of the International Statistical Congress at The Hague. Other appointments include Geo. Howell as Post Master at Cedar Rapids Iowa and C M Campbell at Boonville Missouri. The May public debt is forecast to fall by seven million dollars. The Texas election timing is debated with August proposed as best, while Governor Moore and Gen. Reynolds handle registration and election plans.
The May 22 Old School Presbyterian Assembly in New York reconvened with committees retiring for consultation. Debates covered marriage doctrine, birth abortion, total abstinence preaching, and reunion with the Southern church. A joint prayer meeting with the New School Assembly and plans to honor veterans marked proceedings.
In Scranton Pa on May 22 miners met to decide suspension. The vote 369 for and 408 against, meaning no strike will occur. In Baltimore May 21 James Reed was acquitted in a murder trial and discharged.
New York May 22 report states Secretary Rachins intends to secure protection for Union men in the South. The article mentions self-brood migrations in the vicinity and asserts protective measures to be provided to loyal Georgians amid recent disturbed conditions.
The report cites haste in road construction as the cause of defects needing remedy to meet legal efficiency standards. No action has been taken by the Executive on the report.
Casualties reports Joseph Stonacre a nineteen year old helper at McLean Station caught between cars on the Chicago and St. Louis Railroad and fatally injured. He died about two hours after the accident.
Chicago May 22 Vice President Colfax and his wife arrived from Springfield and will be hosted by Hon William Bross during their stay in the city. Ex Mayor Donahue Davenport Iowa reports he has been traveling in Europe. Commodore McAuley died in Washington after sixty years in naval service.
Washington May 23 Motley’s instructions are general, no immediate action on Alabama claims. Motley's aim is to adjust pending questions to strengthen U S England relations and inform the government accordingly. Washington May 23 Mrs Harriet Balch Macomb died in her residence aged near 66 after protracted illness. Terrill arrives to take duties as Third Assistant Postmaster General. Springfield May 23 Commissioners of Public Charities failed to reach agreement with Jacksonville citizens on rebuilding the Blind Asylum, possibly needing a special legislative session.
The Bank of the Union owned by A. J. Dun can closed this morning, having made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. In Tennessee the Republican split continues as Senter and Stokes claim to be the party’s choice and aim to canvass the state. Memphis reports generally favorable crop prospects except cotton, which suffers poor stands and has often been plowed up for corn. wheat is notably fine.
George Gordon a pioneer and prominent San Francisco citizen died today. Heavy rains persist along the coast threatening crop damage. Union Stock Yards movement in St Louis aims to centralize railroads with meetings and subscriptions. Washington Dix leaves Tokyo era. Washburne named successor and credentials presented. French cabinet turmoil reports and European elections noted. Admiral ToPete appointment in Maprio portends changed leadership.
As a candidate for the Spanish throne, negotiations proceed for his marriage to the Duke de Montpensier's daughter. London reports May 23 that the trouble with the Chinese Government over Christian persecution in the north is settled, with the mandarin who countenanced the perilous policy removed from office.
Nelson, minister to Mexico, leaves Terre Haute for his field of duty tomorrow morning. He travels via New Orleans and Havana. His family and Secretary of Legation James St. Clair Boal of Illinois accompany him.
May 22 market notes show mixed activity with firm money on call at close 6 percent, gold easing to around 1413. Declines in wheat and corn persisted, while government bonds remained dull but steady. Stocks drifted firmer in morning and turned dull in afternoon except Pacific Mail. reports indicate rice and coffee firm, sugar steady, and pork and beef prices under pressure.
Chicago markets show flour demand improved and grain prices mixed. Wheat and corn fluctuated with declines in some wheat classes and firmer corn, oats steady, rye weak, barleys nominal. pork and lard firmer with modest activity. steady beef and dairy items, evening trade uneventful. Kansas, St Louis brief notes indicate similar patterns with firm hogs, quiet flour, and wheat weakness.
Market report from Cincinnati dated May 22 shows dull prices across commodities. Corn in good demand at 67 cents. oats steady, hye around 1.25 to 1.30. pork, lard, and bulk meats quiet but firm on certain cuts. sugar and coffee modestly firmer. whisky market buoyant with asks near 100.
Market notes show flour steady with slight gains in wheat at 140 14014 and corn up about a nickel. Oats unchanged around 68 cents in Michigan. cotton middlings at 4 1 4 cents. lard near 18 1 8 cents. pork 32 08. bacon 24 cents. groceries mixed with primaries around 133 to 134 cents and molasses unchanged.
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