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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1877
Page
11
A New York telegram reports Ex Senator James W Nye died at White Plains New York on Christmas day. Former U S Senator from Nevada he was widely known nationwide and had suffered prolonged insanity dying in an asylum there.
An election held December 26 in Indiana to fill a state senate vacancy caused by a death. The Madison Delaware district, previously Democratic, swung to Republican candidate Doxey by 160 votes, keeping the senate one seat ahead for the GOP. Madison gave Tilden a large margin in November, and 160 votes to Doxey on December 26.
The Chicago Times publishes a suspected Illinois National Union League document headed by Robert Ingersoll. It warns of a new crisis rivaling 1861 and urges patriots to organize for defense of sacred institutions. The plan aims to enroll at least 100,000 National Union Leaguers in sixty days with wartime veterans invited to join.
The judiciary committee nears completion on Belford admission reports. Hurd writes the minority report likely backed by Ashe and Hunton with possible Lynde. Ward argues admission is a legislative act and Congress cannot delegate. A bill to admit Colorado after statehood provisions is expected. Question remains on Nevada's status under Murch's theory.
Judge Mackey brings Wade Hampton's letter from South Carolina to Gov. Tlayes in Columbus Ohio dated December 23. The message defends state peace and lawful protection of rights, condemns misrepresentations, and pledges to pursue redress through proper legal tribunals amid public press inflammatory utterances.
Wave Nampton of South Carolina appeals to President Hayes and rival Tilden to seek a peaceful constitutional solution to national political strife. He stresses avoiding force and urges unity among states while preserving popular rights and the rule of law.
Special telegrams report the Pacific Express plunged through a bridge near Ashtabula, Ohio in a blizzard. Eleven cars including coaches and dining cars burned, with around 100 deaths and many wounded. Rescuers and physicians rushed to scene as flames raged and bodies were recovered slowly.
An analysis argues Russia would face a disciplined Moslem army if it warred with Turkey. It notes the Turkish regulars during recent wars compare differently from historic Ottoman forces, highlighting modern open order infantry and improved tactics as key factors shaping any potential clash.
A London Telegraph opinion predicts Russia must marshal vast resources in potential Danube warfare. It notes Moslem artillery prowess compared to twenty five years ago and anticipates bold Circassian cavalry clashing with Cossacks, as Russia weighs aggression or an ideal war.
Directors order a 5 to 25 percent cut in salaries for heads of departments and all officers and employees below them, excluding train dispatchers and operators. The reduction begins January 1, 1877.
A dated rhyme notes a hazardous incident as Miss Bridget O Farrell attempted to light a fire with a petroleum barrel. She declared she would brave a fume fire and was found baked, with the barrel dry and nothing left but ash.
An old English verse links a Monday New Year to a harsh year with strong winds and long tempests. It warns beasts will die and those born that day will be strong and sharp while thieves will be found. Even amid illness, death is not certain.
A Tammany robber, Sweeney, is expected to arrive in New York from Europe and turn over his plunder to the city in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Republicans in Washington cheer the House Committee report on South Carolina, showing Hayes electors ahead of Tilden by about 600 votes on average in that state.
Laramie Sentinel notes the rolling mills will restart on or before February first. A Nevada man failed to sell an American eagle for fifty cents, despite the nation spending thousands on Democratic roosters. A deer over 800 pounds was brought in, shot through the heart with the aorta cut. Peter Cooper laments that in the recent election he carried no state, county, township, or ward.
The Greel ey Tribune reports about 6000 head of cattle blown from the northern range into the Platte valley during the last storm. Snow is deep and food is scarce, leaving cattle stranded as owners are urged to recover them promptly before winter worsens.
On Christmas evening at a Colorado City church a drunken man sought admittance. After persuasion failed, they tried to eject him, he fired four shots, was hustled out, and a gentleman was grazed by a bullet. The State should quarter such men at the Cafion City play-house.
The venerable Piute leader promised to become a farmer if land was granted. The Central Pacific Railroad company allotted him one section where he built a frame shanty with his two wives. He clears the land and intends to seed in spring and erect a large adobe building, hoping the tribe adopts farming over acorn gathering.
A Christmas morning attack near Red Cloud Agency killed two couriers named Dillon and Reddy and mortally wounded mail-carrier Tate who carried two sacks of matter. Wounded men reached Red Cloud on Dec 28 after exposure to extreme cold. A search party was sent to recover bodies as reports of further firing suggest more victims. An inquiry to superintendents asks about religious instruction in public schools and the role of the Superintendent in managing sectarian content.
A reader questions a threat calling for excluding all clergy from the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction. The letter notes that threats to answer unnamed questions misfire and urges understanding from sensible readers toward the office.
The largest lump of gold ever found, named the Welcome Nugget, weighed 184 pounds troy and valued at $24,000. Discovered 190 feet underground in Ballarat, the irregular honeycombed lump measured about 20 by 12 by 8 inches. Also notes a tramp’s poetic card and a New York Graphic cartoon parody of Tilden and Watterson.
Cleveland dispatches detail the Ashtabula Ohio railway disaster on the Lake Shore line. A Howe iron bridge 11 years old gave way as a passenger train plunged into Ashtabula Creek, with many killed burned or frozen. Rescue efforts continue as storms ease and officials begin inquests.
An amateur boxing tale from Cheyenne dated 27 1876 describes J R Edwards of Utah fighting a Nevadan named N cald Edwards. The match, held west of town in an old building, ended with Edwards dominating after swift blows and grappling, leaving his opponent with a rough but non fatal result. The letter, signed Bill Jones Idaho, recalls the bout with colorful, uneven spelling.
A short column notes letters to the Chronicle by Rutherford B. Mayes, an African doll from Cheyenne with a shirt tag reading Juke MaGiltley, a New Year’s card from a Wisconsin girl, and a red haired youth’s ribbon tied to the card. It also mentions a gospel minister seeking to preach truth and salvation.
A fragmented report notes Washin presenting to the house committee a request related to Gordon Wade H and military legislative duties. The text mentions Frelin, an election to Pendir, and a recognition event, with reference to lands and propriat duties.
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