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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1860

Page

2

State Fair Opens with Grand New Grounds and Crowd

First day at the State Fair finds Gen Singleton H D Woodruff lodging at the Dunlap House kept by J Be Damon. The grounds boast neat, comfortable buildings, superior amphitheatre, and ample stalls. Over sixteen hundred attendees by Monday noon with more arriving as the week begins. Bradford and cart services, Chatten with fruit displays, and Old Adams entries promise a strong county presence. Recording Secretary J P Reynolds keeps order. officials predict the largest fair yet for the State society.

St Louis Bradford Old Adams J.P. Reynolds Kej Jacksonville Adams County Battell O. H. Browning Elliott Combs Gen. Singleton Jone Kentucky John Cook Society Ben Gray Missouri Ed. Simms Frank Simms Chatten Catter Beverly Delaware Adams Gov. Wood

Don Morrison and Douglasite consistency debate at Illinois rally

The report covers a Douglasite meeting with Don Morrison in Illinois. It cites Morrison's past votes on non intervention and territory slavery as debated by speakers. The piece highlights calls to question Morrison's consistency and loyalty to Douglas's principles amid crowd reactions.

Don Morrison Douglas J. L. D. Morrison State Senate Plato Senate Journal Morrison Congress New Mexico California Douglasites Senate House of Representatives General Illinois Missouri States of Union Kansas Nebraska Dallam Texas Congressional Globe Springfield Mlinoig U. S. Senate Territories State of the Union Territory of Ty Kerenom Jas HM. Bacox M. L. Rozixson Giles C. Hawtey Ausgusta Evive Wanp J.P

Douglas and Yancey in Baltimore Convention

The piece argues Douglas allies with Johnson and seeks Yancey like Calhoun, claiming Douglas shares protectionist and disunionist aims. It denounces Douglas for courting both sides and endorsing intervention or Pope sovereignty, labeling him inconsistent and untrustworthy.

Douglas Wnancey Baltimore O. Jennings Wise Fitzpatrick Johnson Yancey Fire Eater Calhoun

Banner Presentation Through Ursa Trip

On Thursday the 30th, Archy Williams Jr and Fred Turner joined locals from Ursa to witness a banner presentation by Marcelline's young ladies to their-wide-awake club. The banner by Kate Carmac and others drew praise. Captain Picket received it with eloquence. Local clubs, Lima included, wear red shirts for parades. Dr Ballard gave a concise speech. a guest speaker spoke at length. Williams praised as a campaign asset. Moonlit ride yielded pleasant return amid fine roads and country. A fanciful note wishes Blondin could escort the Prince of Wales into the United States.

Archy Williams, Jr Fred Turner Ursa Marcelline Kate Carmac Margaret Tallman Eliza Randolph Ellis Picket Lima Ballard Williams Mmost Animatt Prince of Wales United States Blondin

Meeting speakers trumpet Republican strength in Tennessee crowd

An 1860 Tennessee meeting drew large crowds despite rain as Col Grimshaw and Capt Prentiss attacked Douglas and Breckenridge, urged Lincoln support, and praised McDonough county Republicans. Delegates paraded, banners proclaimed electing Lincoln and Haxmin, and torchlight contrasts followed speeches on slavery, sovereignty, and policy.

Tennessee McDonough County Clay Goo Democratic Authority Macomb Bartholomew St Marys Nicholson Lixcotn HaxMin Ifr W. F. Buford Old Line Kentucky Rifles Grimshaw Congress Supreme Court Douglas North Texas Col. G Col. Grimshaw Tison Bingham Utah South Benjamin Prentiss Col Grimshaw Prentiss Stephen Arnold Breckenridge Breckenridge Buchanan Captain Prentiss Virginia Kentucky Republican Party Bicker Henry Clay St.ephen A.douglas Missouri

Wiggers in their Boots in the Oquawks Plaindealer

A harsh political tirade against General Rose and the Democratic party, using racist imagery to accuse opponents of race-based mania. The column compares Rose to delusions and claims the party sees black people in every situation, mocking opponents and implying widespread racism.

Dallam Oquawks Plaindealer Gen. Rose

Infernal Scoundrels Loot At Dead's Shore

A dramatic account depicts marauders plundering trunks and cargo after a calamity at the water, driving off guards and seizing all they could. The body of Mr. Ingraham of the London News is preserved for England, while Milwaukee citizens assisted in funeral logistics for thirty three recovered bodies in Chicago and Milwaukee.

Winetka Evanston Ingraham The London News England Milwaukee Chicago Milwaukee Railroad Press’ & Tribune

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