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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1876
Page
4
A despatch notes a potential end or revival of the Sioux war near Fort Peck with 10 000 Indians living semi peacefully under weak supervision while arming hosts a delegation reveals business men among the redskins and a ticket price for admission as crowds of Sioux eat beef and coffee in a striking eating scene.
Agent Mitchell reports 119 Unepapas lodges near Fort Peck Montana show intent to surrender arms and ponies after ration aid but refusal of ammunition. Sitting Bull not among surrender negotiators. travels from Dry Fork awaiting outcome with several chiefs. Yanktons and Agsiniboines stay quiet. Gen Tlazen arrives Nov 1. Commissioner notes risk of attack on Fort Peck but praises forbearance.
The Clark's fork silver mines 125 miles southeast of Benson Landing draw interest alongside Wolf mountains gold discoveries. Found years ago by trappers, these Wyoming veins lie beyond the Montana line and about 175 miles west of Fort Phil Kearney. Initial tests suggest great extent but not extraordinary richness.
Assayers' certificates show ore values from Clark's Fork veins with Stump lode $18.80 per ton silver and 73 percent lead, Gola $43.98 silver and 56 percent lead, Shoo Fly $15.71 silver and 604 percent lead, National Park $4.83 silver and 66 percent lead, Little Blue milling ore $17.27 silver. Veins are large and well defined, and a wagon road from Union Pacific to the National Park could open this region and boost national prosperity.
W. C. Bennett of Michigan returns from Deadwood after a trip documenting the Ills district where cold weather and water shortages shut placer work, while quartz mining booms. The Hidden Treasure shaft reaches fifty feet with richer ore, Alpha tunnel extends 130 feet, and valuable lodes like Father DeSmet and Webfoot show strong development. DeSmet ore assays at about 1800 per ton. Bennett plans holiday stay then return to develop his property.
Telegraphed account details Mackenzie's night march and day battle against Dull Knife. Indian allies moved at dawn while the attacked camp housed war drums and rifle fire. Shoshones under Lt. Schuyler climbed the cafton slopes as US troops pressed the assault.
A Civil War era battle narrative recounts a dawn assault by Pawnees Arapahoes and Sioux on a village, U.S. forces counterattacking from a ridge. Lt McKinnie of Company M falls while rallying his men as 180–200 Cheyenne occupants, 400–500 warriors, are driven off. 500 ponies captured and tepees destroyed with casualties and bravery praised.
A Sanctorum After section excerpt shows editors describing anxious inquires from readers during a campaign. The piece notes editors’ fatigue and the desire to return to routine after weeks of political contention and questions about Hayes Florida South Carolina and local results.
The passage captures calm, collected chatter amid political tension as supporters discuss beating opponents, potential Louisiana results, and reactions from Democrats. It reflects anxious watching, hopeful bets, and surprise at early shifts in a charged electoral moment.
President Grant reflects on eight years in office covering finances with tax cuts and debt reduction, Indian policy, and border issues. He notes foreign relations largely peaceful, outlines Mexican claims settlement, and urges reforms to electing a president and naturalization fraud safeguards. He cites the Centennial Exhibition and Santo Domingo treaty controversy.
Telegraph items from Tallahassee note majority for Hayes electors at 980 and for state officers at 640 with Republican wins for both Congressmen. Canvassers unanimous. Florida telegraph wires down. New Orleans Democrats push for Tilden. Oregon case may delay electoral vote. Governor's decision on certificates awaited amid intense interest.
Florida reports Humphreys a Republican elector candidate ineligible due to being Pensacola shipping master. He testified resignation in October, accepted before election. A Tallahassee dispatch notes Republican majorities for governor and lieutenant governor, both Congressmen elected, with Leon County and state results.
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