Third Term Debate Surges After London Dinner Toast
A long letter to the Secretary of the Treasury condemns party boss assessments on federal officeholders and urges independence from machine politics. It also notes revived discussion of a possible third U.S. term for Grant sparked by a London toast and the New York Sun’s provocative nod to the idea.
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Pwn
the Treasury
Ander
Federal
Officehaldel
Meir
General Grant
New York Sun
Grant
the Sun
Sarasia
Horace Greeley
London
Grant for President Revisited in National Debate
The piece argues against a third Grant term while acknowledging past service. It emphasizes the risks of endless patronage, calls for careful evaluation of fit and future impact, and favors contingency on Hayes's performance over extending Grant's presidency. It notes the need to preserve institutions and national unity.
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Grant
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United States
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Hayes
Gen Grant's visit to Co ngue and Rhine plans noted
Telegrams from Loxpon report General Grant arriving at Co ngue and being greeted by the American Consul and police chief. He visits churches and a bridge excursion, then is serenaded at Hotel du Nord. He plans to travel up the Rhine to Cobletz the next day. Separate dispatches mention Russian intentions regarding Constantinople and possible military moves in Besika Bay, with Cabinet views adjusting accordingly.
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Constantinople
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Besika Bay
Bulgaria
Asia Minor
Pay streak yields riches at Moose Creek in 1877
A 1877 Moose Creek report notes several miners striking pay in the area. Cleanups near Wada nugget total over $2,000 with more than 20 feet of bed rock removed. Prospectors including Treanor and Allen Hay see encouraging signs with early returns and ongoing sluicing and arastras.
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Day & McKeig
Allen Hay
John ‘Treanor
Hong Kong
Perry Gulch
Missouri
Moose Creek
Moose
Arastras
Messrs
Moose Greek
Potts
Mining and Milling notes from the Twin Stevens and surrounding mines
The Twin Stevens mine shows richer ore at 30 feet depth east shaft with silver and gold. Downs Talbot Co. lode yields fine black sulphurets and a ton of ore gives strong results. Walker Bros. plan a large scale mill near the Alice mine with pumping below water level. Dexter mill, Moulton ore, A J Davis, Lexington mine operable. A.P. notes gold per ton ranges from 10 to 150, Pony district prophesies a bright future despite high silver content.
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East
Shah
Charlotte Lode
Downs, Talbot & Co
Chas, Wilson
Messrs
Smith
Joseph R. Walker
Walker Bros
Salt
Saxe City
Alice
Walker Brothers Laneant
Montana
Butte
Pony District
Butie
Mines Report Shows Rich Silver Ore at Nettia Vein
The report notes Carlottaled Scott and Down & Co commenced work on the ground last Saturday, extracting about one and a half tons of ore with specimens of sulphide of silver. A northeast southwest vein is the major discovery. Young & Roudebush open a vein on Nettia toil claim, ore at 15 feet depth runs 3 feet wide, assays from 130 to 300 ounces, six tons shipped for a splendid per ton yield.
Idaho Indian War Dispatches Highlight Troop Movements
Reports from San Francisco and Portland describe troop deployments and recruiting for the Idaho Indian War. Captain Cushing and allied companies sail for Portland with 30 recruits. Gen McDowell authorizes up to 500 volunteers in Idaho and Washington. Other dispatches note forces en route to Cheyenne and alerts about hostile activity near the Bitterroot country.
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Portland Press
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Bitter Root
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Walla ‘Walla
Goe v. Ferry
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ANING
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Marcheaseau & Vaniron
E. L. Newell
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