15 Sep 1868
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1868
Page
1
The piece reports a strong Republican victory pattern with Governor and Congressional gains. It notes Maine and national trends, Blaine’s dispatch, and predicts a Grant win in November by a large margin. It mentions Meade on Ashburn, Logan’s health, and a Carthage mass meeting with Oglesby and Smith as speakers.
Reports from Maine indicate a sweeping Republican victory with Chamberlain and Pillsbury leading. early tallies show Maine majorities near 12,000 to 20,000, and observers expect statewide gains to surpass 20,000. The Times notes Radicals by about 20,000 while Tribune heightens expected impacts for Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Fentant, a resident of Cuca Sepile, faced charges for fraud valued at 800. An Illinois governor requisition led to his custody in the Northern District of Illinois. Judge Russell discharged him as illegally taken, then he was re arrested in New York County. A melee ensued with bystanders, and the scene escalated before the prisoner was returned later that afternoon.
Erie Railroad depot blast in New York last night killed engineer Y. Y. Jones and brakeman P. O. Amhurst. Elia Glasgow Lizzie Lanne, both 15, died near the engine. Mary Haney, 11, perished from wall collapse. Debris scattered for a mile. depot damaged. Concurrent reports note political shifts and Missouri congressional nominations.
New York dispatch describes an ironclad steamer named Duambarton that sailed from city and Brooklyn piers under mysterious circum stances six weeks ago. Information placed in United States Marshal Murray's hands links the vessel to illicit slave trading from Africa to Brazil.
News notes from Sterling, Knoxville and Peoria about county fairs and gatherings. Reports include a Swede County Convention in Knoxville on September 16, 1868, a 17th Illinois reunion at Camp Mather, and a Republican mass meeting in Rushville on September 21. Local deaths, accidents and a notable giant sunspot are also described.
Dispatch reports a sweeping Republican victory with gains in Congress and state legislatures. Maine turnout yields large margins for Blaine and Governor Chamberlain, while a 20 000 majority claimed for Chamberlain accompanies nationwide wins. notes a tornado in Minnesota and the McGee murder trial Whalen conviction.
Washington Sept 15 Senator Morgan had not yet seen General Schenck by one o clock and does not favor a session yet wishes to hear from him on the topic. Members of Congress plan to adjourn in October or November if a quorum exists.
In St Louis on September 15 a grand parade of Knights Templar units from about 20 states moved through major streets for over an hour before assembling at the Masonic Temple for the Triennial Conclave. The Light Guard Band of Chicago will perform a promenade concert at the Skating Rink, and the City Council unanimously extended city hospitality to visiting delegations.
Reverdy Johnson met the Queen yesterday and presented credentials as United States Minister with Ed Stanley introducing him. The Queen departed for Scotland. In Cork, authorities announce a reward of 100 poems for arrests of incendiaries blamed for recent city fires. The Emperor plans a grand troop review at Pagis and will travel to Biarritz next.
A St Peter Minnesota dispatch reports a Friday night tornado on the Minnesota river destroying houses and barns, scattering grain stacks. Several injured, one fatally (Mrs Gee Briggs), others seriously. Damage estimated at 20000 dollars.
A mixed set of items reports nominating tickets, cattle quarantine near Newburg, a railroad lease in perpetuity to the New York and Erie, and a bankruptcy of The Soldiers' Messenger and Dispatch Company. Elisabeth A Buckley sues St. Louis for libel for 25900 dollars. A German boy Beck drowns bathing in Falk Creek Indianapolis. Secretary McCulloch and Buckley meet the President on internal revenue. Darwin A Finney dies in Brussels. Grasshoppers injure Long Island crops. City Point fire destroys depot warehouses wharves and hotel, loss 70000 dollars. Richard Triggs drowns off the St Joseph in Lake Michigan. Lewis W Caswell held on bail for embezzlement. District Attorney Courtnsy returns to New York for revenue cases. Iowa land sales close with prices from 5 to 18 dollars per acre. Includes extensive business card listings and printing orders at Daily Whig Office in several Hampshire Street addresses.
Financial and commodity notes cover New York and Chicago trading. Stocks steady with mixed grain, wheat prices up, corn flat, oats firm, pork lower, lard and whisky steady, receipts and exports detailed for multiple grades and regions. Weathered by dull trading in many markets.
Ottawa dispatch reports that at 9 15 this morning the jury found Whalen guilty in the assassination of Hon D Arcy Ce, with the prisoner showing little emotion. The verdict ends a high profile murder trial in the capital.
In Gloucester New Jersey a fire destroyed three brick Sailnet stores and a new market in the port area. The total loss is estimated at half a million dollars with about 300000 dollars insured. Fire officials are investigating the blaze as flames swept the waterfront facilities in Philadelphia dispatches.
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