Political and economic notes from the era 1877
A digest of opinions and events including the President's message, Utah crop exhibition plans, California statehood discussion with Los Angeles as capital of the south, and a Salt Lake Tribune report on Montana freight routes. Also coverage of a lynching case in Columbia Tennessee, Chinese immigration tax proposals, Richmond Enquirer closure and disappearance of its owner, Beecher's Thanksgiving sermon on the gold standard and repudiation dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah
California
Los Angles
Golden State
San Francisco
Henry Ward Beecher
Congress
Beecher
Pymouth
President's Message Highlights Southern Restoration and Policy
The president's address lauds the Southern policy for restoring peace and harmony, noting local self-government and improved credit, reduced fear, and revived trade after troop withdrawal. He signals support for limited silver coinage as legal tender, opposes paying public creditors in lesser currency, and outlines civil service, military, and foreign policy points with emphasis on executive responsibility and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Old Time Punishments Question Modern Montana Policy
A historical view argues that harsh punishments like branding and pillory shaped crime, while later replaced by imprisonment. It cites London and Nevada use of whipping posts reducing certain crimes, and questions whether modern systems overemphasize humane treatment. The piece urges Montana to reconsider debt and cost of lenient justice on petty theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munner
Jal
London
Nevada
Netads
Delaware
Montana
Bere
Lo Deer Lodge
Whipping Post as Crime Deterrent Advocated in Public Debate
A historic argument endorses whipping as a cheaper, more effective deterrent than imprisonment. It claims public punishment shocks offenders and deters others, proposing the post's use against petty crimes and non criminals while warning against sentimental abolition, tax burdens, and continued leniency toward offenders.
Fall of Plevna signals crisis in Eastern Europe
The article notes the fall of Plevna and Kars, the Turkish army’s losses, and the looming risk of disintegration for Turkey as the Russian advance pushes toward Sofia and Adrianople. It discusses European balance of power, Britain’s possible involvement, and hints at shifting influence in Utah politics with Gentile representation and anti Mormon measures.
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Osman Pasha
Porte
Plevna
Kars
Aymenia
Gogland
North
Turkey
Europe
Osman Pasha Surrenders After Battle of Plevna
Eastern Front dispatches report Osman Pasha, wounded, surrenders unconditionally after a five hour assault on Plevna. Turkish forces suffer heavy losses as Russians advance. Bucharest cites forty thousand prisoners and four hundred guns captured. Vienna notes widespread Turkish collapse and Austrian casualties.
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Becwanest
Plena
Osman Pasha
Plevna
Bucharest
Bucor
Mointhg
Kuswan Grenadier Corps
Vienna
Pleyua
Ostman Pasha
Ariryender
Montana lumber seizures settled at two dollars per thousand feet
A telegraph from December 12 1877 reports Interior Secretary approves settling Montana seizure cases at two dollars per thousand feet. The attor ney general endorses this as a definite basis for bonds and resumption of business, while other notes cover Merry vs Chessman verdict, local suits, and various 19th century items.
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United States
Wasumeron
D. C
RS. Anderson
Helena
M. T
Secretary of the Interior
Montana
Independent
Merry
Messrs
Shober, Lowry
Comly
Clhiumastro, Chadwick and Sanders
Patent application for 1300 foot mine claim in Vipond district
Dawid McUranor Thaddeus Hanilttos and John Holmead of Sheridan Mont with Willum Proute of Virginia City and Franklin Steele of Dirkie Decor Lodge Montana file for a patent under the Mining laws for 1300 feet of the Olhv lode in Vipond mining district Beaverbend County Montana. The claim, Lot No alin township No south range No wast, covers about 10331 acres. Notice posted November 17 with plat. adjoining claimants listed. claimants urged to file their objections within sixty days or risk forfeiture. Registered J H Mol and surveyor J M Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxa Oprice
HeLa
Wii
OTICE
Dawid Mc Uranor
Thaddeus & Hanilttos
John Holmead
Sheridan
Ison County
Bf T
Willum
Congress
Vipond
Beaverbend
Montane
Wise River
Lnitiel Posit
Bieuke
Vienness Oy
Mankiln Steels
Nornenst
Nerein
O & Land Office
Helena
Lew Ts
Ghuh
Monura
Dovnyy
J.H Mol
J.M Page
Teresa
Oticy Teherebs
Tial
David
Cranor
Thacdens
Wamtion
Tole
Holmead
Sheidan
Madison County
Willie Ptauts
Vieminnt City
Frinkuin S
Montana Teuitory
Fort
Discovery
Vipond Wining
Beuy Cuhend County
Sconler
Siti
Nates
Pric
Dagtiet
Gorey
Joseph A Browne
Uae
Dex
Bretnrsog
Prémsey
Paton and
Branigan
Sid Nune
Gand
Lewis and Clark
Engity
Monttat
JM Paez
U.S
Mail Contract Bids Sought for Pacific Coast Routes
The Post Office Department announces a four year contract calling for bids to carry mail on all Pacific coast routes. Proposals and pamphlets with time schedules and forms are available on request or for inspection at post offices. Bids due by 2 p.m. February 2, awards on or before March 10. Routes cover 167 in California, 64 in Oregon, 1 in Nevada, 30 in Washington Territory, and 118 in Utah Arizona New Mexico Montana and Idaho.
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Wasmydon
Pacific
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Utah
Antona
New Mexico
Montana
Idaho
Turbulent markets and distant dispatches from Salt Lake
Telegrams from Briet and New York report hard money opposition dampening bond sales after news of silver agitation. A Adriatic steamer arrival in Constantinople notes Welchs reception with salutes and cheers as British vessels salute. A Vatican bulletin warns the Pope’s critical condition, while miners faced blizzard-related injuries during a Salt Lake City boiler works pursuit. Ashing back to Butte, travel impediments and rescues are described by Salt Lake Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trbime
Senate
Laverroo
United States
Adriatic
U. Maniater Welch
Wic Mayar
Gomel
Welch
Her
New Brighton Fort
Columbia
New Yon
Reese
Keats
Pokarue
Mai
Salt Lake City
Walker Bro
Bute
Pleasant Valley
Suntan
Leon Ficzen
Deatt
Messrs
Sharps
Robert Wakier
Butte
Salt Lake
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Butte Miner
Franklin
U.N. R. BR
Watson
Columbia, Tenn
Shelly
Alabama
China
Australia
Richmond Enquirer
Robert William Baylor
Santimens and Crime
Im Congress
Mornou
Judge Hemming
Te Wall
George Q. Camven
Washington
Veron Lumber
Ouas
Devens
Nev’s
Sutro
Charles van Goden
Sacramento
Cal
New York Herald
Colmbia
Fale
Mary
Bayard
Pittsburg
Paras
Valparaiso
Paafs
Civil Service Commission
General Grant
Congleas
Warrison
Gaois
Aueporter
Henrick
Tilden
Nenducks
Fulden
Wheeler
William Goleman & Co
Main Street
Palace Teestaurant
California Holiday Goods
Galland
Jas. Mathews
Brandies
Wee
Boge’s Bakery
Weales
Tse
Tayler
Aslow Raten Ag
Bogk & Shear
City Porter & General
Measages
Anve
Dennis Bimpson
Butte City
St. Joe
Bufpalos Blankey
Hutte
HH. Barnett
Masonic Building
Goons
Itons
Barker Bros
Lees Warn
Broadway
Mainstreat
Thornton's Law Office
Fred Loerer
Aggut
Gans
Butte, Montana
Elie
Wosted Gocorps
Clts Deer Lodge
Marchesseau
Valiton
Cas Bouyvens
Salt Fe Uive USA
Marchesseat & Taltton
Barry & Grenbon’s
Barry , Grunnon
W. Donnell
Larab ™ S
Dornell, Clark & Larabie
Butte, Mont
DONNELL,LAWSON # CO
Marchesacan & Valiton
Marchesacnu
Marcullshat & Valiton
Burre
Briet
Hrchlyee
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