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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1877
Page
4
The Troy Herald discusses liberty and equality questions amid postwar policy debates. It criticizes bondholders, railroads, and taxation while questioning government spending, voter choices, and clerical rules. It notes Sherman's resumption speeches and Democratic positions on finance, plus a Vermon t Centennial plan with Hayes reception and processions.
A charged political tirade condemns Reconstruction era policies and argues that elected leaders and their allies divided Virginia for party power. It accuses opponents of enfranchising Black citizens to subjugate Whites and denounces the schemes as corrupt, calling for recognition of sovereign citizen interests despite crumbling projects.
A contemporary critique denounces the Republican defense of John Brown and the strikers, labeling the party as the people while condemning abolitionist violence. It rails at the North and cites Montana battles, then notes Virginia’s conservative ticket and a working men's party slate, framing political fault lines.
Reports from India warn that drought relief may ease but severe diarrhea will persist for months. Southern India faces anxiety with Madras appealing publicly for aid as ruin remains, 20 million affected and 1,750,000 in Madras presidency relying on charity daily. General Henderson denies offering support for A M Wolf in any bank or elsewhere.
Antioadministration Republicans met in Columbia Ohio on the 9th and adopted a sharp denunciation of President Mayen over his Southern policy. They said the Cleveland convention second resolution was a false, expedient libel on Republican fidelity. They invited Republicans statewide to correspond on campaign plans and appointed an executive committee to receive letters. Also reports from Chicago confirm rumors of a clash between Indians and U S troops in Torna with two officers and twenty six enlisted men killed. The march continued toward Kort Condon with losses and water shortage of eighty six hours. Further details are awaited.
The President notes disappointment with the Maine convention actions. He expected stronger censure and expresses concern that the maneuvers are risky and the nation can endure them.
G W Little of Wentzville Missouri writes to the Republican asserting coal fed to hogs slop will cure hog cholera prevent it and improve health, claiming a girl a wonk as benefit and praising the method.
Telegrams and dispatches from London and Constantinople relay mixed claims of Russian losses at Plovos and Tirnova, Turkish gains near Osman Bazar and Larcay, and rumors of cholera in the Russian camp. Reports cite large reinforcements expected by Turkey, 70,000 men to be led by Suleiman Pasha, and substantial Bulgarian refugee movements as the season’s campaigns stall.
Reports describe a July wreck near Low Vilas about seventy miles north of Valparaiso. Fourteen bodies recovered, forty three crew and passengers saved, twenty missing. British and Chilean ships aided but rough seas hampered rescue. Survivors on rocks jumped to sea to ease misery. likely sixty three saved from sixty seven crew and passengers. Commander believed among the lost. Also notes Maine Republican convention criticisms of Hayes policy, South’s political power and civil rights, and Governor Connor renominated. Henry Clay Dean to speak August 25 at Kirkville on financial questions.
The New York Sun recalls Judge Bradley finishing his opinion on the Florida case the day before the electoral commission’s judgment. He announced only the argument, with the conclusion counting the Tilden electors from Florida. Friends and rivals gathered in Washington as the next day’s vote was read.
The convention of iron and steel workers at Columbus Altoa on August 8 adopted resolutions endorsing the demand for restoring the ten percent cut and reforming harsh rules. They urged lawful action, arbitration, and believed railroads could grant the request while condemning law violations and violence that harm workers and the nation. They called on citizens to reflect carefully before further actions.
A British summary notes France prepares for the deputy elections with parties split along royalist republican lines. The Republicans unite firmly behind President MacMahon while royalist factions quarrel, and civilian opinion questions the army’s influence and the government’s stability.
On and after August 1877 residents with no stock must register within two days, provide notice, and wait ten days before a keeper can prohibit them from keeping stock. The requirements reflect the 1877 statute provisions.
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