29 Nov 1877
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1877
Page
1
The Davenport Gazette revisits the 1878 demonetization of silver arguing the act shifted value and harmed the silver dollar. It contends the reform was a stealthy, fraudulent move under cover of reform, aided by figures like Boutwell and Snowden, with trade interests driving the change and the old silver standard needing restoration.
The amendment sets a 50 million dollar fund in legal tender notes for buying bullion and minting silver dollars. The Treasury must purchase 2 to 4 million in bullion monthly and coin into dollars, exchanged for notes feeding the fund, with mint capacity capped at 84 million per month. Supporters argue it keeps coinage alive despite mine owners aims. France shows silver coins coexisting with gold, countering worries about gold loss.
The Manchester Press accuses the Dubuque Times of bias in support of Martin for reappointment as Warden of the Anamosa penitentiary. In Martin’s own county the stance is unpopular. Republicans and voters generally oppose the move and doubt his quality. The piece suggests prudent retirement to private life to avoid further controversy.
A letter from a clerical figure defends the view that conscience is innate and not originated by education. He argues conscience and moral judgment are universal faculties, not shaped solely by schooling, and questions the limits of education’s influence on right and wrong. He cites etymology and references a Joseph Cook lecture while urging careful use of persuasive argument.
The essay argues conscience is not an infallible inner guide but a product of education and mental discipline. It contends reason and experience shape moral sense, while blind reliance on conscience risks injustices and historical wrongs. The author cites Saint Paul and criticizes the view of an innate universal moral faculty.
A historical note on planting and harvesting in Jones County focusing on apple culture. It discusses the importance of locality specific varieties, lessons from twenty five years of experience, and the Centennial year’s abundance versus the off year’s decline in apples and political activity. Lew Gily die
A Sunday sermon argues for unity among religious bodies and the restoration of apostolic Christianity. It traces church history from early baptism to the rise of denominations and calls for organic union under Christ. The speaker notes 600 plus supporters across nations and urges readers to join in the Christ-centered reform. The wreck of the US ship Huron with 102 deaths closes the piece.
The Grass-Drmocrat a-iucc establishment in 18675 cites steady growth and broad circulation across the Mississippi Valley and Northwest. It presents Republican-favoring stance, pledges truthfulness, aggressive reporting, and superior commercial and market coverage with vigilant reporters and extensive correspondence.
The Globo-Democrat announces tri weekly and weekly editions with special club rates to expand distribution across western and southern states. Per copy and annual pricing are listed, inviting postmasters and agents to cooperate. The notice promotes the paper as ideal for community clubs seeking low reading costs.
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