15 Feb 1868
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Newspaper
The Montana Post
Location
Virginia City, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1868
Page
1
A Montana section argues against repudiation of national debt, praising unity after the Civil War and warning of flags for state and national integrity. It links debts to loyalty, discusses grants to mining, and urges Virginia to back quartz mining to spur growth, with references to Grant and Reconstruction era politics.
A corrected map of Montana boundaries shows shifts by Mosars Wade and Corbett raising concerns in Deer Lodge Edgerton and Lewis and Clark counties. The assembly defends historic lines while noting potential loss of territory and public dissatisfaction. Debate covers reconstruction policy and a suffrage bill, with party lines on education and voting rights.
A retrospective on Virgioie town’s five year rise driven by Alder Gulch mining. Merchants and artisans show steady growth, despite reliance on sluicing and hydraulics. The field’s deeper riches demand costly adits and joint capital, urging diversification beyond the gulch to ensure future prosperity.
The article outlines a dispute between President Johnson and General Grant over Stanton's removal as Secretary of War. It explains the legal framework of tenure, Senate removal, and alleged misuse of Grant's name to shield the president from criticism. It notes expectations of disobedience and possible Supreme Court involvement.
The article argues Japan's change in government places the Mikado above the Taioon, with the progressive nobility supporting civilization and foreign ties. It predicts a temporary delay in opening Osaka and Tioga ports to foreign commerce, though ultimate reform is assured.
The Utah legislature and Governor Durkee signed acts renaming Richland County to Rich County and dropping Great from Great Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City. The changes mimic earlier substitutions in Montens and Edgerton County, effective as of the 2th inst.
Walter Hale, aged 48, long time California resident and gardener, has been pronounced insane by Judge Wright of the Probsto Court and ordered sent to Stockton. His illness is described as satellite bearing and he requires force feeding.
A correspondent writes from Benton detailing plans for rapid growth toward becoming the territory’s largest city. Moses Soloman funds a store and four private houses on his saloon lot. Dr Lehman will build a male and female hospital with multiple rooms and skylight. County Commanders notify for building within ten days. work anticipated to expand with roads and jail improvements. mentions a coroner’s account and a dispute over a supposed inquest related to a deceased squaw near the old La Barge location.
In a portrait of Mrs. Franklin, she manages a tiny shop with rag newspapers and stationery, sews, and helps run her home. She teaches thrift to her husband, who is clothed in items she made. A silver spoon and china bowl arrive one morning as emblem of her support, while he rises to become America’s famed editor and printer.
The Dubuque Times recalls a violent frontier era with memories of Indian attacks and murdered infants, highlighting a deceased child survivor on a Manchester to Speer route. St Louis Democrat figures show Montana shipping activity in 1863 to 1865 with steamboats, freight tonnages, and values. Mrs Theodore Tilton appeals to Revolution for equality in support of four children, two boys and two girls.
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