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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1876
Page
4
News digest from Troy Herald reports on Missouri State Lottery suppression prospects, Texas Democratic convention nominating Coke for re-election, Brick Pomeroy’s move to Chicago, Hendricks support in Indiana, and finance debates in Congress. Also notes Tweed trial, revenue district consolidation savings, direct vote amendment, New York oath politics, St Charles News sale, and Washington rumor about Cuba policy clarification.
The House Appropriations Committee reported two bills: one cutting $30,000 from the West Joint academy expenses and another on pension appropriations guided by pension office estimates. Early figures show $380,000 as a solid start. Meanwhile, the lower House in session approved a Gillnet resolution endorsing deductions from government employees’ pay for political purposes, which could weaken the dominant party’s campaign funds.
The Centennial Association, after pledging not to seek a government appropriation, has introduced a bill in Congress for a donation. On the 6th mat, the select committee on the centennial celebration reported in favor of appropriating 1,500,000 dollars to complete Philadelphia buildings and preparations, and it is believed the bill will pass.
The piece argues that reform is needed in spending, patronage, and tariffs as the new Democratic House faces Senate resistance. It criticizes President Jefferson Davis and calls for curtailing offices and revising tariffs while noting potential party and factional clashes shaping policy. It mentions Margaret J. Davis’s Memphis wedding and critiques presidential diplomacy and secrecy in Cuban matters.
A Folco was to have been taken last Monday in the lower house on the general amnesty. Ex-Speaker Blalain signaled his plan to move to except the arch traitor Mr. Davis and to impose a new oath for all amnestied. Blalain now aligns with the Winnebagases in a heated political clash.
A Philadelphia Herald interview with Won Lemuel J Randall outlines planned economy measures by the new congress. The group seeks at least forty million dollars in savings, including reductions to the army and naval budgets and a drop in revenue districts from 209 to 162. No new government buildings will be started this session, and Democrats vow to model thrift, though critics warn of political posturing amid the whiskey trial schedule in St Louis and contested mayoralty proceedings.
The New York Sun reports heightened tensions as McDonald and McDabock face indictment fallout. Washington’s treatment of former secretary Babcock shows executive protection, while calls for accountability mix with partisan defense. Col Switzler cites Hendricks for president, signaling broader political maneuvering.
The Paris report says the United States seeks no annexation of the Antilles nor autonomy for Cuba, while urging reform. The article notes cautious diplomacy, rival telegrams, and naval buildup amid questions if the president will reveal plans to Congress and the public. It critiques secrecy and calls for clear official communication.
Wasmisatos, Dee, Al seek to clear charges tied to 1872 Alabama politics. Spencer asserts Republicans carried Alabama by over 10,000 and that Democratic and rival committees spurred two separate registration efforts. He says he refused a Democratic offer to aid in breaking Republican quorum and insists trial favored him.
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