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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1877
Page
4
Obscure 1877 notes cover political shifts in the South with ex governor Warmoth's remark on Republican disbandment, Missouri Short Horn Creeders gathering plans, and Hayes era propriety clashes. Also reports on Russia Turkey crisis, battles near Batoum and Danube mobilizations, and Turkish naval actions near Odessa.
A Reconstruction era diatribe laments Federal troops leaving Louisiana and declares the Union restored. It rails against carpetbaggers and radical Republicans, predicts peace and revived prosperity for the South, and pledges renewed industry under a calm, restored civil liberty. The speaker vows opposition to northern interference and urges Southern self determination.
A partial bond invalidation stems from a Supreme Court decision. The court did not address regularly reduced bonds or their legality. The plaintiff sought recovery as an innocent purchaser, but the county court never ordered the sale. Two county court members allegedly issued them with the county seat affixed. Governor Nicholle urged a day of thanksgiving and prayer on May 10 for deliverance of the people.
Long excerpt reviews bills and actions across state legislature including penalties for drunkenness, jury reforms, county poor relief, poll tax, and funding for institutions. It notes adjournment, municipal disputes, and a population abstract for 1876. References include McGinatis, Nicholls, and various counties and cities.
A 19th century letter from Jurrencon Ohio discusses former Senator Wade of Ohio pleading for restraint and reconciliation. It cites disillusion with Gov Mayos and criticizes emancipation policy, blaming Mayos for betraying the colored race and stirring political peril. The missive laments broken promises and notes enduring hostility to racial justice in the era.
New York correspondent recalls the death of Dr. Win A Muhlenberg, praised as a Christian philanthropist who wrote I Would Not Live Alway. His life centered on aiding the wretched and helpless, with a long illness and a late grave at Saint Johnbury. A broken engagement to Milas Coleman and a single dedication to charity marked his years. Steven Cox, six, was shot dead by Dudley Kimball, age four and a half, in Poston.
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