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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1877
Page
2
The piece surveys political shocks and appointments from 1877. Mentions Cuban losses paid by Spain to American citizens, shifts in Missouri and Kentucky politics, the French vote outcome, a land office fraud warning, and various party realignments including Mississippi Georgia and Missouri Republicans. It notes Senator Morton’s remains, Pendleton support, and new Police Commissioner in St. Louis.
A Springfield letter challenges charges that Gov. Phelps appointed Col. Armstrong to the Senate for personal gain. The writer, a Phelps ally, argues Armstrong opposed Phelps since 1871, notes past abuses by Armstrong, and urges newspapers to issue corrections.
Glowing dispatch from Ohio reports a Democratic landslide with about 25,000 majority, sweeping Governor races and both state houses. Mentions Stanley Matthews poised to be replaced by Ewing or Pendleton, praises Col. Armstrong and Col. Knight, attacks Republicans and Sherman's policy, and notes quiet polling compared to the presidential election.
Alexander H Stephens asserts Hayes holds office by the highest judicial authority, bowing to the bench despite thought there was wrong. Ex Judge Lynch sought denial, Stephens replies that tenure rests on res adjudicata and the supreme tribunal, questions if Hayes will recant.
Special correspondence outlines Greene county’s educational resources and public schools, noting Springfield’s influence in Southern Missouri. It then analyzes the Missouri Senate appointment question surrounding Cal. David TH. Armstrong and Gov. Phelps, arguing for Armstrong’s suitability and detailing political pressures shaping the decision and party dynamics.
Advices from El Paso report a mob taking control of much of the county and Americans fleeing home for safety. Judge Howard, who killed Louis Candis, escaped to Massila, with Candis said to have led the mob. Troops may be needed as four companies are sent to press the mob. Also noted are court and political developments including Randall’s leadership, the speakership race, and Arkansan senatorial contenders for Dorsey’s successor.
Washington buzzes with office seekers and social climbers as congress members arrive with families. Journalists and bohemians flood the scene from across the nation, while Stumper’s allies push for patronage. Society figures mingle at receptions, then fade toward fresher debutantes as Washington’s seasonal political pageantry unfolds.
The Democratic caucus met with 143 members present as Randall received the nomination for Speaker on the first ballot. Clerk Adams and Sergeant at Arms Thompson were renominated on the first ballot, while John W. Polk of Missouri was chosen for Doorkeeper on the third ballot. The session discussed anti Sherman measures and panel assignments for committee chairs, with a focus on early House action and cabinet considerations.
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