Political Notices and National Affairs in the Troy Herald
The Troy Herald reports on General Grant and German missions, Texas end acide bill prospects, Metcalfe and Cole of Missouri voting against repeal of the Beuhiption act, Judge Buckner's courtesy copy, Chae C Allen confirmed United States attorney in Missouri, California bill to curb Chinese immigration, resumption repeal bill passing with 193 to 120, congressional committees on Mexican border events, England intervention talk, J C McBride of St Louis jailed for contempt, appropriation bill for Paris exposition, Butler of South Carolina and Eustia of Louisiana possible Senate seats, county bonds three to four million dollars, Kellogg Louisiana senate support, Huron steamer wreck with 100 lives lost, Chicago Times critic on Texas border troops, Missourians seeking foreign appointments and quota concerns.
War budget bill passes with navy and marine allocations
The deficiency bill, totaling 2 240 664, includes 1 446 688 for the navy 311 058 for Seligman Bros London and 945 000 for the marine corps. The army register is to omit battles of the rebellion per Mr Bummers resolution. A Virginia flood swamps Richmond prompting evacuations and property damage with no reported lives lost.
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Navy
Seligman Bros
London
Marine Corps
United States Julien
War Department
Bummer
Virginia
Richmond
Democrats Urged to Unite Behind Party Discipline
A Montgomery Bay letter argues for continued Democratic fellowship in the face of Greenback party proposals led by Colonel Gatewood. The piece condemns money power influence, calls for unity, and warns against disunion amid economic and political turmoil. It cites bond decisions and court reversals as signs of national shifts.
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Montgomery Bay
Gatewood
Democratic Party
USA
Supreme Court of the United States
Highrat l Court
Bonda
Supreme Court
Liones
Congress
Grant
Bradley
Strong
Chase
Waite
Electoral Commission
Dernier Ressort
United States
Meeting of Agricultural and Horticultural Intercalation at Bowling Green
A county court room gathering in Bowling Green on Saturday the 17th approved articles of association for a regional agricultural and horticultural group. Directors named include Kissinger, Privhert, Rule, Griffith, S. Baylor, Cash, Githim, Hentelek, Spears, Lewellen, with support from Lincoln and Lewis counties. A November meeting was set to finalize organization and negotiate with adjacent counties. Also included is the text of the silver coinage bill proposing standard silver dollars and related provisions on minting, legal tender status, and treasury procedures.
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Joe Mestieg
Bowling Green
Taylor Dhate
Warnon Foster
D L Callwell
Prident
James Kissinger
Wi Privhert
de E. B. Rule
James E. Griffth
D. E S.baylor
Claud Cash
C B Githim
Valentine Hentelek
J.C. Spears
John W. Lewellen
Pike County
Win. Glesscork
Andiain
Evoch
Court House
Loulalana
Ashley
Thia
Tayion
Reat
W. Foster
Sec
Committee On
Senate
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Acta
Texas Farmer Notes Widespread Cotton Damage Across Regions
In a letter from Texar Drenham dated February 18 1877 the editor reports dull business due to prolonged rains and mud hindering transport. Cotton fields suffer heavy damage from drought bollworm and caterpillar with greater losses south of Mexia. Farmers rely on pork and bacon trading as cotton prices fall, foreshadowing financial hardship and potential migration back to old habits.
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Drenham
Hov
Editors Herald
Dallas
Cort Worth
Corslonia
Mexia
Groesbeck
Waco
Calvert
Bryan
Navasota
Mystery Text From Washington County Seat
Fragmentary OCR notes place Washington County’s county seat with a population around 74 000 and mention education and habit. The readable lines suggest a discussion of local conditions and a figure named Q. W.T. without clear context or events.
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Texas
Washington
Q. W.T
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