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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1875
Page
4
The Troy Herald urges citizens to vote next Tuesday the 26th for delegates to the state constitutional convention. It warns the instrument will guide future laws, urges choosing men of judgment and knowledge, and calls for strong Democratic support for two candidates.
The Democratic district convention for delegates to the state constitutional convention met in Montgomery City on Thursday the 14th. A V McKee of this place and N C Vardin of Pike county were unanimously nominated after consultation. McKee is a noted lawyer and student of constitutional law, while Vardin, former legislator, opposed proscriptive features and supported a constitutional convention.
Dr A Y UWall of the Sedalla Democrat seeks delegate nomination for the constitutional convention representing Lafayette Saline and Pettis counties. He calls the issue the primary one for the convention, urging freedom from external allegiance and warning against rulers without restraint. In Jefferson caucus, Gen Cockrell won 88 votes for senator. Phelps 25, Reynolds 9, Norton 8, Gen Shiella 1.
A dated defense of federal troops in Louisiana, alleging Northern attack on Southern rights. It contends blacks and carpetbaggers dominate state offices, oppressing white citizens, and calls the military action unconstitutional. The piece argues the returning board and Kellogg overstepped, imposing military power to eject lawmakers.
Speaker Willz argues Grant’s message misstates events and accuses central advisers of inciting the invasion. Emory claims Kellogg acted under department head orders, while Grant denies complicity, prompting questions about who directed the actions.
The piece urges voting for A V McKee of this county and N C Hardin of Pike for delegates, praises district selections at Montgomery City, and notes Colman’s installation and a bill on grand juries. It cites opposition to Grant's Louisiana stance and calls for Home Rule delegates.
A Washington Republican caucus on the 15th decided to sustain Grant Kel logg Sheridan and the broader leadership faction. The action appears linked to a Tribune critique asking where the party’s men stand amid intraparty divisions.
The piece discusses Grant and Kellogg over Louisiana affairs, a New Orleans inquiry calling the returning board’s actions arbitrary, and Emory following orders. It covers Hardin’s inauguration, press views, and questions of federal authority to intervene in state legislatures, plus riled opinions on centralization and democracy.
The piece rails at Rat faction supporters ready to back a tyrant, warning that tyrants are dangerous. It accuses the governor of usurping state legislature authority and ordering federal troops into the state house, challenging constitutional limits and constructive impracticality.
Both chambers show inclination to extend tax relief via a Slay act with penalties delayed until May or June while treasury needs funds. Amendments seek different extension lengths and late payment penalties from January 1. The bill remains with the Judiciary committee as discussions continue.
A Democratic appeal arguing the party alone upholds state sovereignty and federalism, opposing centralization and disfranchisement. The piece asserts Democrats will not deprive citizens of rights, denounces Radical fears, and urges party principles to shape the state constitution.
The text notes a visiting figure named Kala kaua called Catico on Cannibal Island and mentions political agitation around a negro equality bill. It alleges radical congressmen feign sincerity while stoking “man and brother” rhetoric and hints at a divorce proposal tied to wifely insanity before a state legislature.
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