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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1878
Page
9
A collage of 19th century political notes covers ministers war plans in England and Russia, the fate of generals, Mormon leadership, factory strikes, bank gold reserves in Chicago, and election debates. It records congressional maneuvering, Canadian Fenian plans, and state politics amid international tension.
A Chicago correspondent laments that the Republican National Convention will meet in Springfield instead of Chicago. He recalls 1876 when Chicago’s bid failed and notes local politics, scrip buys, and a reception for General James Shields by the First and Second regiments at the Palmer House.
The New York papers condemn the Potter-Tilden effort as dangerous and revolutionary while urging Republicans to resist. The New York Herald labels Tilden as a cunning plotter and warns that Democratic unity could backfire. The Tribune calls the move indecent and knavish, urging resistance to any revolutionary aims. The World notes Potter's measure as a high priority from 1809. The Times reports a quiet close in the House as Republicans refuse further action, hoping to let Democrats pursue their inquiry.
The piece argues that Clarkson Potter seeks New York governorship and uses the Florida election trouble reopening to gain favor with Tilden and Kelly factions. It claims Potter acts as a tool for Tilden, portraying his push for investigation as a bid to unsettle Hayes’s 1877 electoral settlement.
The Republican National Committee decided that further investigations are unwise. Responsibility will lie with the Democrats, who claim they have evidence ready and will report before Congress adjourns.
The Platte Department issues moves for Commissary Sergeant Patrick Sullivan to report to Captain Nash in Cheyenne for duty with the troops at Little Missouri camp. Acting Assistant Surgeon L H Green to proceed from Omaha to Ft. Laramie for duty. Stores from Camp Stambaugh move to Camp Brown. ordnance to Fort Russell. iron bedsteads to Cheyenne. Bridger stores to neighboring posts as needed.
Detachments of one officer and ten enlisted men will stay at Fort Bridger and Camp Stambaugh to remove public property. After completion, they will join their companies and the posts will be left under the charge of the quartermasters' agents while supplies are sent to Fort Russell and Fort Sanders.
The Bellingham Bay Mail reports 16 000 head of cattle traveling from eastern Washington Territory toward Cheyenne. The herd crosses the Columbia River and Idaho en route to this city under Chauncey Goodnow. Ten thousand head go to Lang and Ryan, six thousand to Edwards and Edenharter. They have bought beef stock for six months, promising a historic North Pacific coast drive.
An article likens a misbehaving instrument to a misfiring human body and recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy. It claims the tonic restores vigor, eases dyspepsia and nervousness, and prevents fever and ague while aiding bowel and kidney complaints and general debility.
The Commissioners of Laramie county invite bids until 10 a m on Tuesday June 4 1878 for building a bridge across Pole Creek at Schwartze s ranch and for grading approaches. Plans and specifications are at R W Jordan 357 Seventeenth Street. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. A H Swan Chairman Board Co Com.
Bold ad touts Dr Swayne s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a universal cough remedy curing coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchitis weak lungs and heart disease It claims a 20 cent bottle cures recent cough or cold and warns no family should be without it Sold by leading druggists and in Cheyenne by Addams & Glover Marl9 widsu w ly
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