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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1877
Page
4
The Roumanine has declared independence. The article notes political shifts as Blainarck returns to Devlin and Morton calls for silence to control patronage while awaiting developments. Also mentions Hutchins entering law, weather woes in Canada and several eastern states, and a Kentucky postmaster appointment question for Grant.
A broad gathering of merchants manufacturers and business men met in New York to plan proper representation of American industries at the Universal Exposition in Paris 1878. Other items note ministerial crises in France Gambetta warns of war and a Boston fugitive slave case involving Atty Gen Devens and a Savannah transfer. May 24 marks Victoria's 58th birthday and Utah tensions ease as Governor Limory appeals to reinforce the garrison amid Gentile unrest and possible arrest of Dillgam Young.
The Cheyenne Indians at Camp Robinson Nebraska seek removal to the Julian Territory. Secretary of War McCrary faces awkward legal bearings as Congress contemplates appropriations. A Washington secret meeting on the 2th aims to organize a national party for Senator Blaine, with branches to be established nationwide and headquarters in Washington.
The governor rejects the school law for lacking title indication and monthly school funds restrictions. Bills for city incorporation are signed. Gov. Phelps departs for Arkansas. Lieut. Gov. Brockmeyer to assume tomorrow.
A crowded scene in Albany on the day of the vote on a one million dollar appropriation for the capitol completion ended in violence. Workers protested as the bill was defeated, with some lawmakers assaulted and forced to retreat through rear doors and windows. The piece questions labor unrest and societal divides amid the crisis.
The piece blasts the excessive admiration for Krant's exit, mocking generals like Sherman and Sheridan, and argues the army's pomp should end. It questions the value of perpetual war and warns against ambitious leadership and partisan misuse of the military. The article cites New York politicians and debates silver dollar and free trade, urging restraint.
The dispatches recount Mussulmans assault on Kara with a bloody close quarters fight leaving about 900 dead. Russians push Turks from a Kara position, bombardment from Datoum rear, and Russian forces attack near Kalvh. Reports describe Turkish shells around Giurgevo Nico Polis, Circassian landings, and torpedo launches sinking a large Russian monitor. Continuous artillery and village clashes mark the campaign, with heavy losses on both sides.
The pope received fifty American clergy and about 150 lay Catholics from archbishoprics including Philadelphia and bishops of Allegheny Nachitoches Albany Louisville Glaston Detroit Green Bay Hartford and others. He praised the American church progress and urged humility over pride while blessing the faithful and noting a predicted rise of strength from American youth.
The Treasury states that the one dollar and larger notes amount to about 653,000,000 dollars, split evenly between denominations. Analysts warn against hoarding, while the department notes pending retirement of fractional currency and plans to issue small denominations. As of April 20, 1876, total issued is 31,738,100 dollars with fractional currency at 20,075,307 dollars. one million fractions will be retired this month.
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