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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1838
Page
2
A fragment from the SAE Quincy Whig dated September 29 1838 notes that a responsible name must be provided in the county or the subscription paid in advance. The readable portion emphasizes prepayment and accountability for county records or notices.
A September 22, 1838 Quincy gathering of Adams county Whigs formed resolutions celebrating a Whig victory, planning a Columbus October 19 barbecue, and honoring Lord Cornwallis's surrender on October 19. Committees were named for arrangements and guest invitations, with signatures to be published in the Quincy Whig. The report critiques Gov Cartin’s local dinner, noting meager turnout and lack of spirit, and contains political commentary on figures like Van Buren supporters and Henry Clay.
The Quincy Whig reports a Whig public meeting in October to celebrate a recent victory in this district, with committees and preparations announced. It covers editorials, the Argus rivalry, and the Jubilee in Springfield. Also included are brief notes on Iowa and Wisconsin congressional races, Mormon tensions in Missouri, and a temperance Almanac prepared by the Illinois Temperance Society. The piece discusses local press disputes, political alignments, and militia movements related to the Mormon conflict.
In the Military Tract region Adams County is the largest county and Quincy the largest town. Both Quincy Argus and Peoria Register face competition and price pressure as they vie for readers. The piece notes printing costs, ad rates, and a push toward consolidating or raising prices to sustain profits. It also mentions regional crime, political shifts, and health in Peoria Pekin and Jacksonville, with brief notes on Green County and Alton charter election outcomes.
Reports from Texas recount killings near San Patricio and Galveston Bay. Congressman Brennan is believed dead after Mexican hostilities. Col Karnes escapes a Mexican ambush near Goliad. Comanche attacks and Cherokee diplomacy intensify frontier tensions amid Mormon controversy. A railroad-stage accident at Lexington results in a death.
Official Treasury notice details outstanding treasury notes after issuances and redemptions, with schedules required for payment on presentment. It notes that notes may be paid at ports or land offices, or via drafts at residences, and mentions office-holders abroad and political maneuvering in New York and Pennsylvania. It includes Vermont election results, and a New Orleans murder report with grisly detail rendered non-graphic.
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