No Change in War Fronts as Prussians Reach Paris Vicinity
Latest reports from the war zone claim Prussians hold several positions within shelling range of Paris though no bombardment has occurred. Toul's late assault is said repulsed with losses to the attackers while Versailles and Orleans are occupied. Fears for Havre and Cherbourg grow as Russia and Turkey edge toward war. The Roman question vote is slated for Monday amid Italian guard requests for the pope. Cuban fever spreads along the Spanish coast with Barcelona in panic as seventy thousand flee the city.
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Paris
Toul
Versailles
Orleans
Havre
Cherburg
Russia
Turkey
Tome
Barcelona
Census totals for Northern and Southern Illinois
The Springfield Journal reports official census totals for Illinois districts. Northern District shows 033 counties with 2,524,210 people, Southern 38 counties with 2,524,210 total. 1860 and 1865 comparisons show a population rise of about 43 percent since 1860 and minor changes since 1865. Adams County would have about three representatives on full ratios. minority representation negates extra seats. Also notes about Republicans, Genesee campaign start, and state party committee actions.
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Springfield Journal
Secretary of State
Adams County
The Great Fraud Census Takers Cited in City Villaing
The Enquirer notes the accusation targets census takers rather than New York ballot swindling. The piece from the Cincinnati Chronicle argues the issue is misapplied denunciation and calls for clarity on villaing probes.
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Enquirer
New York City
Cincinnati Chronicle
Secretary Fish no truth to claims on aiding expelled Germans
Washington Sept 23 There is strong authority denying a published statement that Secretary Fish told Minister Washburne to do nothing to ease the sufferings of Germans expelled from Paris. Washburne, with State Department permission, has provided relief to thousands, limited only by his physical capacity to assist.
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Washeton
Fish
Washburne
State Department
Paris
Adot
Preparations for the Defense of Paris Amid War Talks
New York dispatch reports on Paris siege preparations as Prussians advance toward Orleans and Metz shutters. Garibaldi remains on Caprera. Rome sees Italian occupation. Peace talks claim an inconclusive start with Favre and Bismarck as Paris braces for continued hostilities and possible defense measures.
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Lexpos
the Times
Berlin
Bismark
Jules Favre
Favre
Metz
Strasburg
Morton Named Minister to England
The Tribune reports Senator Oliver P. Morton of Indiana has been appointed Minister to England. He accepted but urged secrecy until Governor Baker could decide his successor. Morton left for consultations three days ago, and the appointment is now announced with county congratulations. The President has confirmed the move.
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Morton
New York
the Tribune
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
England
Baker
Appointment tendered to Hon. O. P. Morton as Minister
The court of St James appoints Hon. O P Morton of Indians to ministership and he has signified acceptance. The census at Cuicaso on Sept 23 shows a population of 2,529,210, up from 1,711,951 in 1860, with the governor and secretary of state filing representative apportionment under the new enumeration.
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Republican State Central Committee
Chicago
A.C. Babcock
Fulton County
Daniel Shephard
James P. Root
John A. Logan
Oglesby
EN. Bates
Maga
Court of St. James
O. P. Morton
Cuicaso
Tinois
Republican Nomination for Governor in Tennessee
Nashville reports the Republican State Convention of Tennessee nominated W. H. Ursner of Bedford for Governor by acclamation. Other items include a French sympathy meeting at Farwell Hall drawing wide crowds, a denial of rumors about Collector Jussen, a White Stockings victory over the Eckfords, a trotting match won by Lacy, and the death of 8 year old John O Grady in Curacao after a baseball injury.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Republican State Convention
W. H. Ursner
Bedford
Farwell Hall
Tt Poe
Court House
Jussen
Lenox Home of A Comstock Described by Visitor
A Quincy native recalls a journey to Lenox Massachusetts to visit A Comstock Esq former Quincy resident. The narrative paints Berkshire mountain scenery Laurel Lake autumn colors and sunset splendor. The home, set atop a rise with broad verandas and abundant plantings, embodies comfortable, genteel living and inviting interiors.
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Lenox
Wass
Quincy
Priresfield
Mass
A. Comstock
North Lee
Mr. Comstock
Berkshire
Switzerland
America
Jerusalem
Piazza
Lee
Laurel Lake
Mackinac
Unclaimed Letters in Quincy Post Office 1870 List
Letters remaining unclaimed in the Quincy Post Office on September 24 1870 must be claimed as ADVYRETISED LETTERS with the list date shown. If uncalled within one month they go to the Dead Letter Office. Names include Lizzie Ames Cora L Lape Louisa J Asbridge Nellie Blakelee Martha Bradford Lottie Price Jo Morgan Eliza Simmons Mattie Day Susan Clark Matilda Evans Emily Lord Veach Bether Fitch Gussey Vanrenseler Etta Fuller Mary Warner Sarah Wakeman Maria Walton Mattie Hardwick Amelia Wilson Nettie Wheelan and others.
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Quincy
Diineis
M. Piggot
P. M
Mattie Smith
Mettie Day
Mariah Swiret
MW Deurarce
John Mra Summers
E C Emery
Matilda Thompson
C M Evans
Emily Lord Veach
Bether Fitch
Gussey Vanranseler
Etta Fuller
Mary E Warner
Ann Frost
Mrs Wakeman
Sarah Grawn
Maria Walton
Rachel Green
C Wharts
Mattie H Hardwick
S K Wilson
Amelias How
Nettie B Wheelan
C Mrs. Hosken
Georgea
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Quinct Wig Company
Hampshire Street
Illinois
the Daily Whig
Camp ‘Point
Macomb
Mount Bier Versailles
Jacksonville
Canton
Ark
Palmyra
F.w.brammel
W. V. Reeves
Brookfield
Wm. T. Snow
Chillicothe
J. W. Voris
Palmyra Junction
Hannibal
S. Hyatt
I. & St. Joe Railroad
Henry Daemcke
Walco
Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
St. Joseph Road
Chilcothe
Ges. Logas
Genesee
Capt
Blp
Westlake
Chicago Tribune
Horatio Newan
Galena
Miner's Journal
Newhall
Bond County
Messrs. Babcock
Fulton
Hatch
Sangamon
Farwell
Cook
Wait
Macon
George S. Bangs
Kane
Col
John L. Hancock
Washington
Telegraph
Bigmark
Rome
Garibaldi
Caprera
Senator Morton
Europe
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London
Chateau of
Fenieyes
Prussia
Constituent Assembly
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Society For
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Aris
Black Sea
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Dardannelles
Sultan
Lonpox
St. Denis
New Yorks
Garde Mobile
National Guard
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Emeste
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Lernine
Cidorna
Tours
Cluseret
Lyons
Germany
France
Apis
Faubourg St. Honore
Champs Elyses
Dourdan
Department of the Aube
Thiers
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Prince Metternich
Maprio
Mediterranean
Cuba
Maria Pia
Florence
Manchester Examiner
Ulrich
Lopen
Meuse
Moseelle
Moselle
LaFrance
Cherbourg
Steinmetz
Marshal Bazaine
Gambetta
Hautin
Valentin
Batain
Fontainebleau
Nemour
Rampovinter
Arpargen
Limours
Senbatione
Lospey
Severs
Beauvois
Senor Orenez
Lonpbox
Duke of Devonshire
Manchester
Tyndall
New York Tribune
Revets
Pita
Chattelen
Trochu
Sudenly
Ducrot
Sedan
Champ de Mars
Mobilat
MR. Motley
New York Times
Lennox
Botley
United States
Gen. Dix
Seine
Bellevue
Monttresont
Montresont
Sevres
Sporting
White Stockings
Eckfords
Brooklyn
Lacy
Fleetwood
George Wilkes
Hotepipas
Henry
Curcaco
John O. Grady
Howe
Gray
Coarces C. Wattz
Heres
A. F. Canratt
NTS
Adams
A C Kenrick
AH Abernethy
Jonathan Knight
G B Barlow
P Lape
WE Backs
JG Law
Bart Bastheimer
SB Leeper
John I Berger
Mr Bennett
Wwiesey
James M Berrian
Wm L McIntire
David Bishop
McLaughlin
DG Bosley
A McLachlin
Allen Browning
Geo W McFall
Mikelene
James McDonal
Alex Baker
Donaldson
Joh Dwight
Heirs & Duer
Edd Ebaugh
Wood Ellis
He Fitzgerald
Mick Yorteng
James Froshen
Eller Friedrichs
Geo Fuller
Eli Garrison
Hank Ginevala
John Griffeth
James Haysscobert
Hasbrook
E D Hermmil
Herrick
James Heeith
IT Hewit
John Hinneman
Joh Hicks
SB Hutchinson
J Jackson
Henry Johnson
Ed Josien
Wm Joner
KR Johnson
WW Irwin
Wesley Kene
Harry
Powers & Finlay
South Fifth Street
Honsea
Feptu Wte
Houston Township
Jas. H. McGinnis
la Prairie
Rupe
L. A. Everson
Msina
Oliver Ditson & CO
Boston
Chas. H. Ditson & CO
Cite
Hoe Tetter
Ito
Hostetter
Christendom
Atlantic
Fride&Sat
United States District Court
Southern District of Illinois
Eli H. Young
Ieo
Iaid
A. D
Congress
Marc
Quincy, Ms
Dow
Joseph
Quincy Savings Bank, Incy
First National Bank
Fourth and
Hampshire Streets
C.M. Pomroy
Thomas Jasper
T. U.S
Seec’y
Edward Wells
Benneson
George Bond
M. Pomboy
G. C) Sevineh
Wheeler & Stewart
Joseph Kid
Gents & Boys
Samuel Lesem
Union Bank
Quincy, Ii
Apreztic
H.C. S
Brownville
Nebraska
Ft. Kearny and Pacific Railroad
T. W. Ford
Aige & CO
Ware
Classical School
Curtis
Amos Green
Frederick Collins
Hat & Cap House
George J. Large
Divnes gepidte-Ip
N. W. Cor
Maine Streets
Talcott
George W. Bristol & CO
Jas. A. Parker
Merchant Tailors
Coods
E. Co
Ampshire
Quincy, Ill
Empire Line
Ratea
EEE Heen
Msine Street
Tiltson Bee
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