Farce of mountain meadow murder trial and political feuds
A Troy Herald summary notes the Mountain Meadow murder trial as a Mormon majority jury near acquittal, while Republicans press for fundraising letters to postmasters. It reports Jefferson Davis accepting a speech at a county fair, reflections on greenbacks legality, and opinions on a new state constitution with anti option sentiment.
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Mountain Meadow
County Agricultural Association
Ion
Efferson Davis
Chicago
Mr. Davis
Missouri constitution praised as best instrument for people
The piece argues the new state constitution curtails legislatures with strict safeguards, reduces costs, and shifts many decisions to the people. It cites auditor figures showing savings in sessions, land and court publishing costs, and a capped taxation rate, asserting broad civic benefits and few radical opposition. It also notes recent Radical overreach in Mississippi tied to Governor Ames and warns of political manipulation of black voters.
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General Assembly
New York Sun
Missouri
Alabama
Iol Jaday
Mon. E. J. Norton
Platte City
Senate
Etite
Supreme Court
Vicksburg
Crosby
Gov. Ames
G. W. Wells
Mississippi
Ilo
Congress
Ames
Harria
Wells
Wollgu Fever Reports Rise in Pascagoula Miss
Local brief notes an outbreak or fever case in Pascagoula Mississippi with sparse readable detail. Names, dates, and exact numbers are not clear in the fragment but suggest health bulletin style for the area.
Democrats opposed to both contraction and inflation debate cited
A St Louis Journal critique claims the piece misrepresents Democratic position on currency. It argues Republicans push greenbacks to remain as good as gold, questions bank notes’ value, and questions why banks earn interest on bonds backing notes instead of issuing greenbacks directly.
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St. Louis
Republican Party
Fis
Policy on Greenbacks and Government Dues
The excerpt questions how radical policy can make greenbacks as valuable as gold if the government will not accept government currency for all dues. It challenges the stance that currency should be rejected for certain government obligations.
Greenback movement grows in New York and Ohio calls
A Cincinnati Inquirer correspondent reports a rising New York greenback movement started by Richard Schell and allies. Workers support inflation to escape contraction and bank troubles amid 25,000 unemployed in New York, with fears of a treasury crash if Ohio stays in opposition. Governor Beveridge pursues action on local violence in Williamson County while Missouri and Southern clashes echo national tensions.
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Greenbacks
New York
The
Cincinnati Inquirer
Ohio
United States
Richard Schell
George Kofman
Req
Diust
Cooper
Tate
Schell
Dluitinen
Democrate
Democratic Party
Sno
New York Evening Commercial
Hugh Hastings
New York World
Stock Exchange
Real Gelale
Saya
Wand
Lifesaving incident at Southampton beach involving Mr Goo
Narrative recalls Mr Goo and W Flebback of the defunct St. Louis Democrat saving a young lady and a boy from drowning off Southampton on the 7th. The lady allegedly clutched a helper, nearly pulling both under before Mr Flebback was able to plunge in and rescue them.
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Mr. Goo, W. Flebback
St. Louis Democrat
Southampton
Mr. Fishback
Ile
Commodore Ommer Seeks Action After Tripoli Insult
Acting secretary of the navy transmits a dispatch from Tripoli reporting that American consul Vidal and his wife were insulted by Tripolitan sailors and requests possible arrival of a warship. Orders direct Hartford under Capt Harmony from Port Said to investigate, arrest, and punish the offender. Rear Admiral Warder to monitor the situation and deploy additional ships if needed.
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Comodore Ommer
Navy
Tripoli
Vidal
United States
Hartford
Harmony
Port Said
Bealt
Warder
A Funny Proposition About Democracy in Missouri
The Detroit journalist criticizes a Globe Democrat editorial called The Loss of Democracy, labeling it ignorant and showing how democracy has been a curse. The St Louis Dispatch cites Missouri progress under radical and later Republican rule, arguing Democratic governance since 1870 harmed growth but national party failures caused greater damage. The St Louis Dispatch praises the new constitution and notes The Call booster editorialist expects broad support for the reforms.
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Williamson County
Timois
Ite
Vol. Guv. W. Bineyo
William Spence
Laure
Gov. Beveridge
Avery
Youngers
Jameses
Missouri
Ku Klux
Ardin
Ill
Detroit Rec Jress
Globe-Detmocrt
The
Free Press
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Democrata Alneco
G. D
Michigan
Lews
Thia
Union
Iowa
Aml
St. Louis Dispatch
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Fisher, Waiters
Republican Executive Committee
Washington City
Grant
Loulaville (Ly
Ath Enye
Whelst
St. Charles Parieh
Phil Sheridan
Gow
Spioner
Montgomery Standard
Watklog
Montgomery
Court House
Danville
Oun Sareceans
Pascagoula
Thellamnibal
Miiidia
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