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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1860
Page
1
A Civil War era siege tale unfolds at the Oakley home where Grace and her family, including Thomas Oakley and his sons, repel Brant's raiders. Walter Van Cuyler and Mark Warner join the defense. tragedy strikes with the death of the eldest Oakley son, while the family later grieves yet celebrates a marriage between Grace and Mark.
A column cites Col William A Richardson, running for Congress in Douglas, advertised to speak this evening. The piece lampoons Democratic rivals, urging restraint and humor to ease their anger, with pointed anecdotes and satirical advice about political tempers and misfortunes.
A fragmentary political piece cites Judge Douglas and Mr Johnson debating Union preservation and secession. It notes Douglas favoring heartedly crushing Abolitionism to maintain the Union while Johnson insists secession must be maintained and squatter sovereignty opposed. The text compares their views as two souls in one thought.
Nashville Banner correspondent from Fosterville Rutherford county Texas reports one of the most horrible murders in the region. Mr Merritt Stovall, living two miles from the depot and twelve miles from Murfreesboro, killed his wife and four children and then killed himself after destroying the family with an axe and razor. One son survived being away at the time. Insanity is thought the motive, as he feared the family would starve despite his ability to support them. He appeared to love them and had a solid character among neighbors. The tragedy shocked those who knew him.
A Chicago era editorial states Illinois democracy endorses the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott as an authoritative constitutional interpretation. It argues that slaves are property and, like other property, can be moved into territories with their owners under equal rights of property ownership.
The text asserts that the sovereignty over a territory is derived from the Constitution and the Organic Act, with the insistence that the central power holds only the powers granted to territory. It emphasizes limits on territorial authority and rejects broader popular sovereignty claims.
A fragment from the Congressional Globe 1859 60 page 559 records Stevnex A Doveras arguing slavery must be maintained. The citizen from Louisiana asserts voting for retaining slavery benefits the people.
The text surveys partisan themes with Republican and Democratic lines. It contrasts views on states rights, territorial freedom, homes, railroads, industrial protection, and constitutional unity while noting shifting emphasis and audience reaction to political messaging.
A Republican gathering at Stone's School on Wednesday September 26 featured Capt Brigater and Cieuts Peabody Rendall and Cools leading a crowd of young farmers. Geo Bradbury earned applause as vice president while Quincy speaker Tobin delivered a candid, logical address followed by Henry Kemp of Kingston praising Don Morrison and lampooning democratic doctrines. The event ended with lively remarks and laughter from the audience.
A Saturday gathering in Ursa featured a torch light procession with about three hundred torches, led by local Republicans including Frisby, Jones, Turner, and Peston. Speakers such as Lee and Williams drew applause, praising Lincoln and urging support for the party. The event included a rousing speech by Bill Peyton and a planned baptism at Spicer’s schoolhouse next Saturday evening.
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