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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1868

Page

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Republicans hold court in news from Vermont to Camdenia

The issue covers Republican gains in Vermont election returns with Page and Edwards, Maine and other states. It notes Spain’s unrest and Prim marching on Madrid, plus Georgia Kamilla massacre reports and Surratt’s release on statute of limitations grounds. Also mentions Sowell and Cameron predicting Pennsylvania Republican majorities and a fair’s attendance.

Vermont Page Wee Edwards

End of the Surratt Case and Kept Under Limitations

Morning dispatches from Washington report the assassin released under the statute of limitations. A great Republican demonstration occurs at Pittsburgh. The programme of the National Soldiers and Sailors' Convention is outlined. General Sully drives the Indians beyond the Texas line. Favorable reports come from Col. Forsythe's command. Dexter Park in Chicago hosts a turf fall meeting. Reports indicate more Ku Klux Klan assassinations in Arkansas.

Surratt Lincoln Washington Seymour-Blair Democratcy Criminal Court Plasburgh Soldiers’ and Sailors Phillatchptians Chicago

Spain Declares Siege Amid Royalist Uprising News

Paris dispatch reports Queen Isabella still at San Sebastian with plans to move to Pan while Madrid declares Spain in a state of siege. Insurrection suppressed in Grenada. forces under Prim and Serrano reportedly twenty thousand strong march on Madrid. Refugees arrested in France. pirate-style mob killed Valencia's Gen. Gassel amid turmoil.

Spain Isabella France Prim Madrid San Sebastian Grenada Johnson Leeds Paris Pan Lower Pyrenees Manuel Gassel Valencia Isander Santander Serrano Duke Delatorre Concha London England America Lord Napier Moniteur Messrs. Erlanger and Reuter Franco-American Telegraph Company

Soldiers and Sailors Convention Schedule and Parade Plans

Washington reports the Soldiers and Sailors National Convention in Philadelphia sets October 2 with a reception, mass meeting, street parade, and torchlight procession. After events in Independence Square, delegation entries are planned for October 1 and 2, with speeches by Mr. Stanton postponed. Turbulent estimates of a Tanner procession are challenged by Tribune.

Allegheny Common Stanton Washington Soldiers’ and Sailors’ National Convention Philadelphia Independence Square Union League House Curcaco the Tribune

Indians Driven South of Texas Line by Gen Sully

Gen Sully pursues the Indians into southern Texas territory after several clashes. Fort Dodge letter reports heavy losses for the Indians with many killed and wounded, while U.S. troops suffer minor casualties. Forsythe’s command prepared to advance toward Fort Wallace. Bankhead and Carpenter expected to join Forsythe soon.

St. Louis Fort Dodge Kansas Leavenworth Sully Texas Fort Wallace Forsythe Indiana Bankhead Carpenter

Camilla Massacre Report Contradicts Earlier Story

The Tribune quotes an Atlanta special reporting the Camilla massacre as more bloody than first said. Capt. Pierce and Mr Murphy escaped by signaling with Masonry. Negroes were hunted with dogs and killed in cold blood. Gen Sibley orders an investigation as Judge Pierce travels to Alabama to visit his wounded brother.

Camilla Seymour Blair New York the Tribune Atlanta Pierce Murphy Bryant House Sibley Indiana Alabama

Turf Meet at Dexter Park Chicago October 30 to November 2

Fall meeting at Dexter Park in Chicago runs four days from October 30. Purses total over 15000 dollars with entries including Mountain Boy and Lady Thorne. Bashaw Jr and Rockey to attend Wisconsin State Fair at Clinton and also plan to go to Dubuque.

Dexter Park Chicago Chicaco Lady Thorne

Fire and weather events across cities reported

A Brooklyn fire caused about 28000 in damage yesterday. Snow fell for an hour in St Paul on Wednesday night. Cook county's yearly expenses are estimated at 493000. The Hayes School in Chicago cost 71962 to complete. Cotton in Middle Tennessee was damaged by rain. Customs receipts from the 14th to 19th totaled 33611000. A Jones sues O F Green in St Louis for 20000 in damages. Mrs Locke died in Boston from kerosene while lighting a fire. L D Porter of Hartford has disappeared amid 80000 in forged drafts. New York Chamber of Commerce seeks relief for South American disaster victims. William Strathan of Chicago attempted suicide with a hatchet. A Frenchman shot himself in Nashville over financial troubles. A Delphos Ohio girl reportedly poisoned herself over a lover's desertion. The Dunbarton ironclad steamer now said to have aided Spanish revolutionists. A Kansas suffrage convention is planned at Topeka on October 6 with possible new candidates. The Cabinet held a prolonged session over Congress timing. Maryland Republicans announce nominations: Torbert, Enson, Gen Adam King, Dan Weitzel, Wm Albert.

Brooklyn St. Paul Cook County Hayes Chicago Middle Tennessee A. Jones O. F. Green St. Louis Nashville Tenn Delphos Ohio Dunbarton New York Spain Kansas Topeka Otober Congress Maryland Henry R. Torbert John T. Enson Adam King Dan. Weitzel Wm. J. Albert

Royalists Massing to Attack Seville in Spanish Revolution

Paris dispatch reports General Parva commanding Royal forces massing troops near Seville with troops in good spirits. Cantelle appointed Interior Minister and Viacsmi Public Works Minister. La France notes United States rights in Nicaragua treaty mirrored by France and England. Czar to recall Washington minister over new policy. The Times and Telegraph praise Minister Johnson's Leeds speeches and urge hopeful pacific settlement.

Paris Trontieur St. Petersburg Washington London Times and Telegraph Johnson Leeds England America

Marriage of Robert Lincoln to Nettie Harlan

Washington special reports Capt. Robert Lincoln wed Miss Nettie Harlan at the bride’s parents home. Bishop Simpson officiated with guests including Secretaries McCulloch and Welles, Senator Ramsey, Representative Laughridge, Mrs. Lincoln, and other notable figures present.

Robert Lincoln Iss Harlan Jenkins CxHicaGo Washington Nettie Harlan Bishop Simpson McCulloch Welles Senator Ramsey Laughridge Lincoln

New York Stock and Money Market Report Listing Prices

Trading at 2 p.m. on September 25 shows U S 5-20s and 6s quotes, U S 8 5-20s from 1864 to 1867, and various rail and Pacific Mail issues. Stocks remain steady with bids for New York Central and other rail names, while Wabash, Chicago and Alton Rail, and U S Pacific Mail appear among listed securities.

New York U. S N.Y Bere Erio Wabash Pacific Mail Toll&g Cb&q U.S

Leading Unionist Captain Mason Assassinated by Ku Klux

A Little Rock dispatch reports Captain Mason, President of the Fulton County Board of Registration, was killed by Ku Klux on September 19. An old citizen and Civil War captain, he was described as one of the most conspicuous men in the area as rebels vow further assassinations of leading Republicans.

Str. Louis Little Rock Ark Mason Board of Registration Fulton County Ku- Klux

Labor Congress reveals ineligible vice president selection

In New York yesterday at the Labor Congress Miss Kate Maloney was elected second Vice President by a large majority but found ineligible. Resolutions call for an executive committee with one member from each Congressional District to form a working men’s party to back eight hour movement supporters.

New York Labor Congress Kate Maloney

Great Republican Demonstration in Pittsburgh Parade

In Pittsburgh on September 24 a large Republican demonstration took place amid heavy rain. The grand procession stretched two hours to pass a point as rings and buildings displayed flags and mottoes. Businesses closed and streets were crowded with thousands despite the downpour.

Pirtsburgh

Notorious Sophia Myers Returned to Police Courts

New York reports Sophia Myers, once pardoned from state prison by Gov. Fenton, again appears in police courts as she is committed by Judge Mansfield to answer charges of swindling. Also, Tommy Hadden of the Water Street Conventionists faced charges for shanghaiing a sailor.

New York Sophia Myers Fenton Mansfield Tommy Hadden Water Street

Colfax Hosts Informal Reception in New York

Speaker Colfax held an informal reception at Union League Hall in New York on Sept 25 and departed for the West the following day. The event gathered local officials and supporters before his cross country trip.

Colfax Union League Rooms New York Union League Hall West

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