The Quincy Whig announces a refined 1850s edition
The Quincy Whig of Quincy Illinois outlines aims to deliver telegraphic reports from the Associated Press and mid communications, with strict decorum and monetary terms. It promises a strong Commercial Department and complete market reports, plus prepaid postage options and club subscriptions. Notices request writers include name and address for credible correspondence.
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Quincy
Illinois
Toe Wura
Baltimore and Ohio to run two lightning mail trains daily
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad submitted a schedule to the Post Office Department approving two lightning mail trains daily between Baltimore, Washington and Chicago, replacing one. Service begins today and is expected to shorten the westbound schedule by one day for all points west of the Mississippi.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Post Office Department
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
Mississippi
Allen retreats from Pennsylvania after Pittsburg speech
The Pittsburg Post says a voting-count dispute in Ohio forced Gov Allen to rush to the scene of his defeat. The Quincy Herald mocks the move as a flimsy pretext, noting Allen’s return from Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburg
Allen
Pennsylvania
Aristocrat defends Gov Ames cites resolve and peace
A Mississippi aristocrat writes to the Vicksburg Merald denying claims Gov. Ames is a coward. He notes the governor had not grasped the situation until citizens pressed him, and says the agreement reached aims at peace and welfare, though it costs him friends.
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Mississippi
Vicksburg Merald
Gov. Ames
Election Returns Show GOP Wins in Several States
Tuesday's returns indicate Republicans carried New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kansas by handsome margins while Democrats swept Maryland Virginia and Mississippi. In the county race in this state Chicago's Mr A C Hesing for treasurer is defeated with Borel and Fal winning locally for recorder and surveyor in Adams County.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Mansachusetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kansas
Maryland
Virginia
Mississippi
Chicago
A. C. Hesing
Messrs. Borel
Fal
Treader
Surveyor
Adams County
Politically biased chatter on Secretary choice and drift
A biased Democratic organ mocks colleagues and officials over the new Secretary. It ridicules a German principalities prime minister anecdote and suggests mood shifts among Fish, Pierrepont, and Jewell as a cue to political alignments. The text portrays partisan speculation and insinuation about leadership and loyalties.
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Chandler
South Germany
Capridu Corps
Moody Brooklyn revival meetings draw larger morning crowds
Reports from New York papers say interest in Mr Moody's Brooklyn revival meetings grows through the week. Audiences at the morning services in a separate building show genuine attraction beyond mere curiosity as they engage with the events and crowd dynamics.
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New York
Signs of fervent awakening and political meddling
A lengthy report discusses fervent religious awakening led by Moody and notes concerns over conversions not lasting. It also covers Mississippi Democrats seeking the Legislature amid large Black participation at Holly Springs and a Cincinnati correspondent on New York Kerr–Tilden maneuvering for Speaker. The piece critiques greenback policy and urges repudiation of perpetual legal tender, arguing for specie payments and redemption of notes to preserve national honor.
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Cincinnati
Mississippi
Holly Springs
Darkey
Rubicon
Rame Kelley
Congress
United States
Reforming the Greenback System by Grosvenor Speech
Monday evening in New York, M. Grosvenor warned of inflation dangers and urged restoring greenbacks to gold parity. He reviewed prior pledges limiting currency, noting wartime economics and postwar policy debates shaping specie payments.
Inflation debates and Ohio results stir London economist view
The London Economist notes American currency inflation debates have not alarmed European bondholders. It cites Western inflationists as hostile to bondholders while affirming US credit remains strong. It adds that inflationists attack foreign creditors and that Ohio campaign clashes reflect broader fears of repudiation and political rhetoric. The piece references county seat politics in Quincy with Arntzen and local speakers arguing for keeping the courthouse there amid campaigns in multiple towns.
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London
United States
Iowa
Ohio
Atlantic
West
Hien
Meaner Minds and Inflationists Threaten American Credit
The passage states that private or party aims corrupt public policy and asserts American credit remains surprisingly intact despite aggressive inflationists. It emphasizes foreign trust in American honesty and prudence while noting the attackers’ efforts to erode confidence.
British Classics series to reprint famed essays
Announcement that Gr. Pl Putnas Sons will publish a five or six volume set titled The Seed British Classics. It will compile selections from Addison Steele Johnson and others, preserving original text. Editors include John Hiblerton. Volumes cover The Spectator Guardian Adven turer Containing World Mirror Looker-on and more.
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Messrs. Gr. PL
Putnas Sons
Addison
Steele
Johnson
Abercrombie
Ghesterfield
Craig
Mackenzie
Stanhope
Cambridge
Walpole
Edward Moore
Cumberland
Tuttle
Chuardian
The
Spectator
Patter
Guardian
Freeholder
Hanabler
Idler
John Hiblerton
Cabinet Size in the German Classical Style
A brief note outlines an arrangement of cabinet pieces inspired by German classical design. Emphasis is on proportion, ornate detailing, and restrained symmetry characteristic of late 18th century furniture. The article cites craftspeople and patrons guiding a refined, historically informed approach.
County Seat Removal Election Notice
Voters are advised of a county seat removal election on November 9 1875. The Friends of Quincey advocate the ticket line Against Removal.
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Friends of
Quincey
Political notes and voices in early election talk
Ohio claims twenty thousand more votes than Pennsylvania last year. Morton hints at delaying the Presidential nomina tion. Hendricks faction aims to split inflationists against Kerr in Indiana. Evansville Courier backs Kerr for Speaker. William Everett nominated for Massachusetts Legislature by Cambridge Republicans. Harvard College prohibits instructors from serving in General Court. Allen asks why Republicans seek currency contraction to win votes. Grant supporters push for currency contraction. St Louis Republic predicts no immediate specie payments due to a Democratic House likely to oppose the Resumption Act’s finalization or repeal.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Morton
Kerr
William Everett
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Harvard College
General Court
Allen
Pittsburg
Grant
St. Tionis Republica
Various Notes on People Places and Oddities in 19th Century
A mosaic of eccentric items from 19th century America mentions a crowded Palace Hotel in San Francisco, a tall amiable London hangman, vast isinglass stocks, Utica workers, whalebone finds at Monterey, and Darwin’s claim that all men were once plants. It cites poetry from the Marquis of Lorne, social mores, pension lists, a petrified sea lion, lamp posts in Cheyenne with Indians watching, and public lectures in abeyance. It also notes Bryant’s History of the United States with Gay’s assistance, a diminutive near-Wythyville man, a Gen Butler gold mine buy near Fredericksburg, and a London murder case linked to Harriet Lane. A Galveston Harbor battle reference involves the Harriet Lane cutter and Wainwright. An Arkansas speaker recalls Col Yell, Yellville, and a bank bust.
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Palace
San Francisco
London
Black Hills
Utica
Monterey
Cal
Darwin
Denver
Marquis of Lorne
Missouri
Cheyenne
Louisville Courier-Journal
Boston
Mr. Bryant
United States
Sidney Howard Gay
Jefferson Clyne
Wythyville
Blpl Butler
Fredericksburg
Arkansas
Speaker
Tris
Col Yell
Yellville
Ian
County Seat Battle Persists Over Quincy Coatsburg Clash
A County Seat meeting at Ursa and Area hears Col Richardson and supporters argue against dividing Adams County to move the seat from Quincy to Coatsburg. They contend the 1870 constitution blocks such a division, cite costs and crime logistics, and praise Quincy’s growth and county benefits. Noted opposition from Coatsburg supporters remains weak. no speaker from Coatsburg addressed the meeting.
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Adams County
Quincy
Coatsburg
Coatsbury
Judy Quincy
Quncy
Jefferson Square
Woodland Cemetery
Carter
Ursa
Col. W. A. Richardson
Ura
Col. Richardson
Iie
Quincey
Contsburg
Ellington
Melrose
Yeargan
T. W
Warsaw
Hannibal
Contabury
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