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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1877
Page
2
A miscellany from Indianapolis and Ohio news cites bumper ticket results with Greenback and Prohibition shows, a Baltimore horse race where Tenbroeck lost to a favored rival, and political chatter about Congress and state senatorial chances. The piece notes legislative delays, the Colorado case, and parliamentarians choosing to tend to official duties over race distractions.
The piece argues Republicans nationwide attacked Johnson over southern policy but now rally to Hayes. It cites Morton as a symbol of party character, notes fear within Congress about supporting or opposing Hayes, and mocks a railroad project near Madison to Brownstown as financially tight yet promising future gains.
Loxpox October 22. Russian forces claim a second victory over Ghazi Moukhtar capturing eighteen thousand men and forty cannons. Turkish reports of a stand on Aldja Dagh are denied as unfounded. Russian losses at Aldja Dagh listed as four hundred forty one killed and wounded. Other losses on the field not disclosed.
The Post denies Colonel Valentine Baker and other English officers have been sent to Constantinople. Sir H G Ebicott succeeds Sir A Buchanan as ambassador to Vienna. A Pagusa telegraph reports 21000 inhabitants in Wasowich district, Montenegro, afflicted by famine. An Erzeroum dispatch notes Mukhtar Pasha is safe and holds a strong position near Yeni Kai, as his retreat and junction with Mukhtar begin.
New York Oct 20 John Morrissey wins anti Tammany nomination for Senate from the Seventh district home of Tammany leader John Kelly. Washington Oct 23 the Senate confirms several appointees including Richard C McCormick assistant secretary of the treasury and John M Langston Haiti minister resident and consul general. Two hundred thirty miners killed in Scottish mine disaster at Glascow High Blantyre shaft explosion at 9 am trap remains with little hope for rescuers.
Ex-Senator Logan claims Wisconsin will vote Democratic, blaming President Hayes and his policy for GOP troubles. He cites the ongoing tensions within the party and notes lingering effects from past political clashes. Pinchback hints he will reveal what he knows about Louisiana politics before Kellogg’s seat is settled.
The commissioner of Indian affairs received a telegram from Aja Caliente New Mexico stating General Hatch commanding the district reports 191 southern Apaches surrendered at Fort Wingate with 56 more expected soon. The text also discusses Republican loyalty and criticism of government policy toward Indians.
Washington dispatch reports strong sympathy for Senator Blaine after his daughter accidentally shot herself. Blaine is unable to travel due to fever and illness, while Hayes faces political pressure amid New York corruption revelations and southern policy debates.
A quotation highlights the call for reform within the Republican party with demands to banish corrupt leaders, elevate upright officials, and place merit in public roles to secure future success and prevent defeat. The text references the Philadelphia Press and emphasizes intolerance of corruption and trust in worth and ability.
A Indiana case decided by the Supreme Court finds no irregular chancery practice by Thos A Hendricks who appeared first for the company and later as Trustee in a foreclosure suit. Justice Field delivered the opinion, the decree affirmed. Capetown reports war in Transkei between Golikas and British with 8 000 attackers repulsed on Sept 24 leaving unknown losses on Sept 29. British casualties listed as one killed and six wounded. Reinforcements from Simons Bay and volunteers are being enrolled. In Washington, House Democrats delayed a caucus after a plan to call one was discussed. Senators urged joint action for a possible brief or long adjournment, awaiting committee announcements.
Laura Ream recounts General Taylor’s remarks at a New Orleans dinner after Buena Vista. He praised Indiana regiments, rebutting claims of panic, saying they fought well and would again. The piece also notes Washington monument funding and a Treasury stance on trade dollars amid upcoming elections.
In Jeffersonville and surrounding counties reports note burglars in Jeffersonville, a fatal shooting near Paris Illinois, forgery sentencing in Kokomo, a thoughtful school start in Ladoga, and various weather and crop impacts. The week includes a jail term, a village gathering, and scattered tone of regional notices.
A Rushville Republication column mocks political factions and party splits while lampooning figures like Robert as a Cook. The clip notes exchanges about the army increase and puns on tombstones. It references Anna Dickinson and an offer of marriage from Gen. Butler, as reported by Jennie June.
Senator Blaine tells Barnum on the Shore Line express that the Ohio news is not his funeral remark. The New Orleans Times notes Republicans planned to withdraw troops in due time, a coincidence arriving as a Democratic party majority formed.
In a playful exchange Queen Elizabeth jokes with the yeoman of the guard while a later anecdote recalls Edward Mott Robinson of New Bedford famed for frugality. Coleman, visiting San Francisco, recalls Robinson’s wry plan to “pair off” political contributions between Democrats and Republicans.
An essay on human evolution notes how early progenitors differ from modern humans while reflecting on gradual improvement through variation and heredity. The Indianapolis Herald announces a new afternoon Democratic daily with a $50,000 capital, naming George Riley as manager and detailing stockholders and staff such as George W. Julian and J. W. Bingham. No first issue date set.
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