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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1877
Page
5
The Missouri Teachers Association will hold its next session at Sedalia on June 26 to 28. Reports note moves by Gov Nicholls appointing Pinchback to a school board post and other political shifts. The piece also covers memorial day planning near St Louis, Navy and treasury department actions, and bond sale developments.
The piece notes Mormon leaders threatening drastic action if Brigham Young is arrested by U S authorities as an accomplice in the Mountain Meadow massacre. It also mentions Republican plans unfolding after the October extra session and a House report recommending impeachment charges for Associate Justice Wright of South Carolina citing drunkenness and incompetence.
The SC legislature is divided over Willard as chief justice with the Governor backing him while some Democrats disapprove. Geo I Butler, Ben Butler’s nephew, is named special agent for the Black Hills region amid past misconduct as Egypt consul and removal by Grant. Public sentiment appears to be turning in favor of reform.
Buncot Cox reports people in the lint section prefer business after military bondage relief. He argues slaves policy will widen Democratic ranks by splitting Republicans, sees own bid for speaker as strong, and says Randall’s rulings cost Tilden the presidency. He notes debt fall since 1869 and mocks Radical excess while praising self sacrifice amid alleged monopolists and elites.
A sweeping oration vows to expose vast political corruption within the inner chambers of Radi callem. It promises a historical reckoning, investigations, and future trials at the bar of public opinion, naming a legion of corruptionists and denouncing a party as hypocritical and predatory.
A harsh protest letter mocks Packard for not sharing jubilation over New Orleans deliverance on January 10. The missive targets Blaine in Maine, denounces fraud and oppression, and scorns Packard’s loyalties to the White Leagues while urging him to join new pursuits with a letter to Jimmiealue.
Pinney, a Paymaster Spalding clerk, returns with alleged government graft details. He claims a Federal ring involving P. Carr, Hanscom, La grange, Senator Sargent, and Gorham swindled funds, with $100 000 transferred and papers bought from Pinney’s estranged wife. He vows to testify after assurances of immunity.
Telegrams from the front describe failed attempts to take Kars, Turkish gunboats destroyed, Russian and Romanian artillery shelling Turkish positions near Turkutal and Ibrail, and a major engagement near Batoum. Russians plan further Danube crossings as heavy frocksrough weather halts operations.
Mr David Nicol, an aged and respected citizen, died near Platte City on Wednesday April 25 1877. Born September 17 1817 in Rappahannock County Virginia he moved to Platte County in 1843 and built a notable homestead. Survived by his wife Miss Ellen Payton and several children, his remains were laid to rest at the family burying ground near Platte City. He was a steady, honest pioneer whose word was as good as his bond. He left behind a legacy of industry and frugality and loyalty to community.
Letter to the editor argues against a Fulton Telegraph claim that a mandamus could force a U S marshal to collect county bond taxes. It cites U S Supreme Court rulings, Missouri cases, and Creole cites to show federal authority cannot override local tax collection. Also notes petitions to remove Fred Douglas from the district marshal post amid Washington tensions.
The cabinet today addressed organized cattle theft and property depredations in Texas by American citizens. The state department will reopen correspondence with Mexico to prevent further incursions, and General Ord may be authorized to cross the Rio Grande to pursue raiders.
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