Political dispute over Reconstruction and party strategy
The Montana Post discusses postwar politics and the Republican and Democratic maneuvering around Congress and Reconstruction. It argues toward restoration of the Union under lawful authority, criticizes Democratic tactics, and asserts loyalty to constitutional amnesty and unity.
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Helena
Perma
Essar
Oleed States Congress
Harmonix Jem
Congress
Union
the Gazette
Democratic Committee
John T” Breckinridge
Yat Sonstinabina
Seanad
Legislature of Montana convokes Virginia City for reform
A proclamation purports to convene Montana's Legislature at noon on February 25 1867 in Virginia City to amend election laws to elect a delegate to Congress and other changes. The piece questions authority of the governor pro tem and accuses manipulation to influence county offices and party balance.
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Montens
Seston
Congreve
Meagher
Edgerton
Edgerton County
Cemetery Hill
Montana
Naval supremacy and the British wooden wall idea in history
The text argues that Britain's global reach was built on necessity and naval power. It contrasts Britain's sea dominance with American maritime growth after independence, noting American fleets challenging British naval strength and highlighting advances in naval architecture and gunnery spurred by war.
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Brittania
England
Admiralty
Great Britain
Debate Over Negro Suffrage Splits Democratic Papers
The piece contrasts Democratic papers on negro suffrage, citing The Democracy as hesitant and The asette as bold against it. It accuses the Republican party of factions and warns that radical views could end white control, while noting the party’s stance against denying political privileges by race.
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Democrat N
Asette
Ilea Ey
Bagairer
Moses
Rocky Mountain Wette
Democratic Party
Extraordinary Montana session to consider delegate election
Acting Governor Thomas Francis Meagher calls an extraordinary session at Virginia City February 25 1867 to amend the Bannack Act and related laws to elect a territorial delegate to Congress and any necessary amendments. The move aims to prevent unrepresented status in Congress after March 4 1867.
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Montiea
United States
Waeneas
Montana
Wrennas
Con
Thomas Francis Meagher
Territory of
Congress
Thomas Francis Mixes Test
Sean
Protem
Lost Horse Gulch Town Emerges Near Helena Ward
A letter from Lost Horse Gulch describes Atlantic City a thriving camp three miles from the divide with about 300 residents sixty five buildings three stores blacksmiths markets and saloons. Miners report rich dirt with pan yields from fifty cents to twenty dollars and claim two gulch sites below discovery. The area enjoys abundant water and partial storm shelter while Captain Cox plans a two story hotel opening April first.
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Helena
Lost Horse Gulch
Great Dividing Range
Blackfoot
Atlantic City
Cox
Crystal Palace
Ceryone
Tom Burke
Guiek
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