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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1877
Page
2
The Maine legislature nominated Blaine for the U S Senate by acclamation, a first in Maine history. Gen Hyde presented the name, Neally seconded, with several eulogistic speeches from leading members of both chambers.
Leading Washington Democrats frame Cronin testimony to limit harm to Tilden. Chronology centers on paying Cronin with partnership funds as fair value for time and services. Questions arise why an elector was paid and references to drafts cashed by Cronin and Grover’s alleged five thousand dollars.
The article discusses renewed war talk linked to Samuel J. Tilden and the possibility of seizing the presidency by force. It covers Democratic and Republican positions, accusations of fraud in Louisiana, and warnings about Tilden’s ambition and potential impact on the nation. The tone is cautionary and partisan.
A Paris despatch reports slim hope for peace in the Balkan crisis. Russia may be forced to yield due to transport shortages while England and Russia favor a unified conference protocol. Germany refuses to support neutral occupation of Bulgaria, hinting at a preference for war. diplomats fear no settlement will be reached in Constantinople.
The Sun urges Senate probes into election money, the Tribune brands Oregon a near graveyard for political crimes, Cronin’s return is noted, and Oregon and Liberty Street graft are linked. The Times cites Democratic schemes to win Oregon votes, with funds from Tilden allies and New York, warning of fraud similar to Louisiana tactics.
Germany plans to mobilize two army corps to guard the Polish frontier, aligning with prior pledges to aid Russia against Poland. Austria gathers war munitions at Semlin opposite Belgrade in preparation to seize Belgrade if Russia occupies Roumania. Sir Edward Thornton will replace Sir Henry Elliott as British minister to Constantinople.
The French steamship Amerique from Havre to New York ran ashore three miles north of Long Branch New Jersey last Sunday morning. All aboard except three were saved after a small boat sent ashore overturned on ice and three crewmen were lost. A life-saving crew aided by Amerique sailors landed all passengers and the mail and specie. The vessel lies high on the beach and may remain so at low tide.
The Last Chance Utah mining case ruling holds that the General Land Office cannot oust court jurisdiction while adverse claims are pursued with diligence. The department must await full court decisions on all issues, regardless of partial abandonment of surface ground. This marks a major change in practice, benefiting mining litigants.
U S Senator Eaton states his view on the Oregon fraud case, insisting his legal schooling differs from Gov Grover and declaring he would not vote to place the Democratic candidate in the presidency via Oregon's Democratic electors. He emphasizes his position as a present member of the Senate.
A mix of brief items notes climate colors a man nose in Oregon not whisky. It cites a New England town paying more for dog licenses than ministers. It recalls a San Francisco insanity plea and a parrot bought by a preacher. A tale of John Dunning’s death in Madison county follows with a bear, panthers and a hunting knife.
A Friday sighting reports a gold bullion piece worth about fifteen hundred dollars from a short Hidden Treasure run by the 3. O. Mining Co in their ball pulverizer. Several similar retorts have arrived locally and were sent to New York in the past month, with the current chunk on view at Stebbins, Post & Co.
Californians planted a thousand acres in walnuts and almonds four years ago and now forecast net earnings over $350,000 from the prior year’s harvest. The text also mentions Tilden sleeping with a cold soapstone to soothe his feet, a habit linked to tensions with Susan RB.
The Evanston Age reports the dedication hall at the new Sweetwater County Court House in Green River as an occasion of rare enjoyment and a complete success in every way.
Dr Hayden of the United States Geological Survey proposes a profusely illustrated work on the hill ranges of Colorado Nevada Utah Wyoming and Idaho to be published simultaneously in English French and German.
A Denver exchange asserts invention and patenting of an enhanced Sharps rifle for Colorado. It also describes Freund, a Cheyenne citizen and owner of Wyoming's pioneer armory, as part of the claim.
Judge Nye of the Laramie Sentinel started as justice of the peace last Monday. His first case involved a newspaper thief who was sentenced to 99 years in the penitentiary with hard labor. The writer wishes the judge could be brought to their area for a visit.
The Kansas Pacific establishes a special tariff for emigrants and miners. Household goods farm implements wagons stock and similar cargo cost 100 per car load from Kansas City to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo and 180 to Cation City Cucharas La Veta and Moro.
A female Justice of the Peace in Wyoming Territory married last week. She had friends notified by a printed form inviting them to attend the ceremony at her office on Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
The blacksmithing and implement house of Nealon and O'Brien plans a large summer expansion. They replenish stock, hire more workers, and organize operations to handle increased business while their prominent advertisement signals firm activity.
A historical note marks the six ty second anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, fought January 8 1815. General Andrew Jackson led about 4 000 soldiers against British General Packenham and 14 000 regulars. Packenham and several leaders died. British losses exceeded 2 000 while Jackson’s losses were about twelve.
An English authority links nose redness in both sexes to neglect of health rules. Men are urged to avoid bottle use, while women and the young are warned against tight lacing. Excess waist pressure impedes circulation, causing blood stagnation in the nose. Pro boss says he laces too tight or isn’t able to lace at all.
Colonel George Clendenning, experienced trader among the Upper Missouri Indians, claims there are men upriver who could corral Sitting Bull within two months. He says these frontier veterans need no baggage trains and can subsist on meat and roots, with ponies that endure snow and fatten by spring.
Dr. Holmes removed a left side tumor from Mr. B F Herrin of Helena Montana. The tumor measured about the size of an apple. Herrin read a daily paper during the operation and did not feel the knife as a freezing mixture of snow and salt was applied to numb the area.
In the Black Hills region, Hayward sits on claims 8 9 and 10 below discovery along Battle Creek with new buildings rising. Custer City, Gayville, Central City and Goulden Gate show rapid growth. Pierson Co and Lardiner Co report notable gold yields while several placer claims pause for spring work. Mill activity rises at Garden Gate with hopes of $30,000 monthly, using ore from Father DeSmet and Woolsey lodes.
A burly Negro loading watermelons from a boat near a dock is startled by a diver known as Fuller who bursts from the water and grabs a melon. The man yells in fright and sails to shore, claiming Satan has cursed the melons as he returns home.
In Mount Carmel Kane county Utah a young man James Blazzard secretly marries a country girl after her father forbids the match. The grandfather later takes the bride home claiming illegality. Blazzard confronts him with a pistol triggering a melee where a woman is struck by a shoe and another in the thumb. Blazzard is beaten and arrested.
The Denver survey reports Colorado rail traffic at 879 miles and livestock totals with cattle 400000, sheep 900000, horses 48000. It cites coal mined 800000 tons, bullion value 6500000, wheat 300000 bushels, Denver manufactures 1215000, siles 11902000 with dry goods 1600000 and groceries 4100000. Banks show paid up capital 900000, deposits 2200000, exchange sales 19000000, interest 18 percent, mint receipts 746000, internal revenue 75000, population 20000.
The high court martial convened to try General J. J. Reynolds and Captain Alex Moore over charges linked to the Crazy Horse fight in March. Proceedings opened with General Crook and Colonel Stanton testimony, and the court adjourned to January 8. About seventy five witnesses have been subpoenaed. Hon. J. J. Jenkins represents General Reynolds.
Dec 6 report from Medicine Bear and Black Tiger of Yanktonai chiefs at Fort Peck says Sitting Bull and hostiles crossed the Missouri River and camped above Milk River with three lodges and ninety two shelter tents. Sitting Bull calls Gen Miles a fraud and recalls a prior oath to friendship that turned deadly. About thirty soldiers stationed at Fort Peck. He claims alliance with whites over ammunition exchanges while blaming soldiers for ongoing conflict. He plans to trade for ammunition in British possessions and denies seeking war on whites.
Maj. Randall and his Crow scouts endured starvation and exposure during a 31 day trek from the Judith basin Montana to Reno Wyoming. Crossing the Big Horn mountains they waded through five feet of snow and subsisted nine days on raw buffalo meat.
Troops from the Powder River expedition have arrived at Fort Laramie and will be dispersed across the Department of the Platte. The Fourth Cavalry will man Indian agencies, while the Twenty third Infantry, Fourth Artillery and other cavalry units are due in Cheyenne around the tenth. The Fourth Artillery returns to the Pacific coast and the Twenty third Infantry, led by Colonel Dodge, moves via Omaha to Leavenworth. Omaha Barracks is expected to gain a stronger garrison soon.
A Cincinnati Commercial item recounts a school parsing joke about Mary milking a cow and a pupil’s pun about gender and pronouns. It also notes a blind tramp in Erie, Pennsylvania regaining sight after a wash at the Alms house, with a possible city lawsuit for cruel punishment.
Readable fragments show a municipal interior department report and references to a residence question. Mentions include a city, a congress or committee, adoption, referree, pension, and a figure of $250. The text is garbled with partial names and actions not fully legible.
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