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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1877
Page
2
A long, fragmentary column reviews Hayes era politics including cabinet loyalties, pacification promises, and party dynamics. It notes Dovetsss appointed district marshal, indicts political maneuvers, mentions Senators from Ohio and Pennsylvania, temperance crusades, and a puzzling Jeffersonville vacancy for a state house commission.
A letter from Eaton, Ohio writer T J Larsh, traces Tecumthe orthography from Tecumse to Tecumthe, explaining Shawnee pronunciation and lineage through ties to Blue Jacket. The piece contrasts editorials on Hayes policy with Grant era bayonet governance, noting fading hopes in the South.
The crowd that escorted the jolly tar of Terre Haute to Washington returned home much disgusted with the outlook. They dislike Key and denounce Hayes for appointing him. They show sympathy with Hayes’ conciliatory policy by denouncing him as a fool for pursuing that direction.
The piece recaps political scenes with Lincoln and Hayes era echoes, noting a stern firmness in leadership. It cites educational law changes, county boards voting dynamics, and textbook update limits. Mentions Blaine, Packard, de facto factions, and ongoing partisan tension as factions push or resist shifts.
Tuert forms a Louisiana commission to decide if Mr Hayes should fulfill his promises as Southern Democrats begin to value Hayes' commitments.
The cabinet met at 10 and stayed into the afternoon in Washington to discuss the southern question. A call for an extra session of Congress was considered as telegrams from New Orleans, Charleston and other southern cities sought early information. The session recessed with the issue still undecided and a sense of urgency to reach a final decision.
In Charleston, Judge Reed grants habeas corpus to Flynn ruling Chamberlain lacked lawful authority as governor. Wade Hampton is declared lawful governor since December and should be obeyed. The decision denies Chamberlain as valid governor on January 3 1877. Special Dispatch notes Foster’s Speakership planning and Southern Democrats split over nominations, with discussions of Foster Randall Morrison and other figures, plus party strategies ahead of the extra session. Eli C. Robinson to leave the House for Columbus Bowlin hotel. Browns town Banner notes.
The excerpt notes a yearly $5 tax on the Spitz dog and a double amount on the “fair-headed ognsart” as mandated by the Connecticut Legislature, reflecting a then contemporary oddity in animal taxation and gendered language.
At the first Columbus reunion on March 7 1877 in Indiana the 22d Indiana Regiment adopts by laws. Officers named include President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer with duties defined. Meetings on regiment anniversaries or battles, membership includes all officers and privates, funds by voluntary contributions, and a call for names and addresses to secretary J F Jellett Franklin Tenn Postmaster General Key note in the broader article discusses political notices and local incidents.
The report notes farmers readying for harvest and a man painting his harrow last Sunday. It adds the city will have ample wood this season, with George Cook offering two cords for sale and expecting to cut about another half cord in a few weeks.
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