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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1877
Page
2
The document invites readers to view the paper kept on file at L. F. Booth's office in Chicago and Northwestern Railway, 415 Broadway, New York City. Friends visiting New York are welcome to call in and read it at any time.
The paper reports Chairman Leighton urging a State convention call on the front page, outlining the need for action and support from readers and party members.
Secretary McCrary is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the National University Law School on the 24th inst. He is expected to outline themes for the new academic year and address graduates.
J. S. Clarkson, editor of the Des Moines Register, was chosen president of the Northwestern Associated Press Association at the annual Chicago meeting held Wednesday of last week.
The Governor on Tuesday received a patent conveying to the State 240 acres of swamp and overflowing lands in Wuerboldt County, 539 in Kossuth County, 2301 in Palo Alto County, 292 acres in High Lake Township Bum met County.
Sarrell Zierald says Mr. Gear will likely be nominated for governor as opposition fades after charges proved false and he gains additional strength recently.
Gen Crook says removing the Sioux to their reservation would be easier in the fall than spring. He cites food scarcity in fall and winter as likely to drive stragglers to surrender rather than resist deportation.
In Burlington Hawkeye reports JoJo M Gear is out for governor as Hatton laments not receiving the public printer appointment. President Hayes is tied to the Defrees appointment while Stanley Math ews remains outside the administration as Hatton fires strong warnings at Math ews.
Gro D. Perkins, editor of Sioux City Journal and four term state senator, states he will not seek the lieutenant governor nomination. He favors re election to the State Senate. He notes that many exchanges place the center in the lieutenant governor race and forecasts Fitchpatrick as the prominent name when the convention convenes.
The appointment of G. H. Butler, described as Ben Butler’s drunken nephew, to a post office special service provoked strong opposition from the party. Granted by General Key at the request of two Democratic congressmen Cox and Sayler, the decision echoes past criticisms of misconduct and exile.
The Pribunz discusses a bill making silver a legal tender in this state once enacted and in force by July. It suggests debtors could use silver to satisfy obligations, noting a debtor would only need a sturdy bag and silver to place into it.
The decision to adjourn until October fifteenth allows the army and navy to operate without new funding pressure. The President plans to issue the call for that date, predicting five months of relative peace as belligerents exhaust their anger. Roosters will come down for corn well before October fifteenth.
From Washington Con McClure writes on the President’s policy pledges to restore law and peace nationwide. He argues the chief aim is a faithful and peaceful administration, even if party unrest or sectional agitation follows in the short term.
The Manchester Press urges the State convention to cut delegates. It argues the current plan creates an unwieldy noisy mob and calls on the State Committee to reduce the ratio of representation to one third or at least one half of the current number.
Gex Hwine declares support for Mr Sauter as Speaker and says he will help secure election if possible. In a Cincinnati interview he outlines a Democratic programme including restoring the silver dollar, repealing the Resumption Act, interchangeable coin bonds and greenbacks, issuing all money, tariff reduction, a graduated income tax, and halting debt payments from current generations. He predicts Democratic success in Ohio if the party adheres to the old financial platform.
An Eastern exchange critiques Postmaster General Key for appointing relatives of influential Congressman Old Ben Butler to office. It questions Democratic recommendations and suggests nepotism could shift support among Cox and Sayler as speaker candidates. The piece notes Butler’s commission has been revoked, altering the political dynamic.
Wyoming Governor Tanyer writes on Dakota gold fields signaling a fresh gold fever. He argues the Black Hills contain vast precious metals and points to the Big Horn region west of the Pluck Hills as potentially richer. He bases claims on evidence and invites adventurous prospectors despite unemployment concerns.
The New York Tribune argues the Southern Democratic backbone breaks with the end of the color line and carpetbagger era. Southern papers foresee two white factions courting black support, shifting the political landscape as the President's policy gains clarity.
The Batchelder patent marks the last in the Singer Wheeler Wilson and Grover Baker group control era. The expired patents broke their grip on production and halved royal payments. Outside manufacturers faced reduced royalties after the long monopoly, ending years of inflated prices.
The article details immense profits in the sewing machine trade with first costs of $11 to $15 for $60 and $70 machines. It cites Singer with $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 invested, Howe with $7,000,000 to $8,000,000, and Wheeler & Wilson among others. Retail prices have fallen by about fifty percent since Monday.
In Washington the cabinet discussed Mexican policy and Indian raids with General Ord and Representative Schiecer, signaling a potential vigorous stance. Evarts and Seward’s ideas frame a shift toward stronger U S protection and trade privileges, while European events loom large.
Farmers seek a breed of fast walking horses for personal use and resale. They note that slow walking is a nuisance and want a practical solution to improve mobility and market value.
The partnership between John Watts and W. S. Alexander operating as Watis & Alexander is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts will be paid to John Watts who will settle all firm accounts. Amos Iowa May 1 1377.
State of Iowa Story County issues notice of special execution on April 4 1877 in favor of A F Johnson against Elias Christopherson. Public auction set for May 19 1877 at Nevada Court House to sell NW quarter section 4 township 85 range 24 west of the Fifth Principal Meridian for debt of 292 06 plus costs 865 and 10 percent interest. Property sale to highest bidder for cash. J F Greuriere Sheriff of Story County Iowa.
Sheriff sale on May 19 1877 at 11 o clock am for the NW quarter of section 35 township 85 north range 24 west in Story County Iowa. Judgment in favor of Rachael R Jackson against Rea Prescott and C A Farewell. Debt 1669 dollars with costs 10 35 and interest accruing. Public auction to highest bidder. J P Greer presiding. Nevada Iowa April 10 1877.
State of Iowa Story County prepares a sheriff sale on the N4 SE of Sec 2 Twp 84 N Range 24 W to satisfy a 1002.07 debt plus $10.60 costs and 10 percent interest from April 3 1877. Sale set for May 10 1877 at 3 pm at the Nevada Court House front door. Bidding by cash to highest bidder.
In Story County Iowa on April 4 1877 Justice Court judgement favors A E Foote against L N Christiansen and Sarah Christiansen a levy on Lot 5 Block 16 Ames to satisfy a debt of 20 85 with costs 5 75 and 10 percent interest. Property taken as LN Christiansen's redeemable real estate. Sheriff J P Griswpie Nevada dated 19 1877.
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