National Government Intervenes in Spending Debates
The Corydon Premocrat reports on a push by Congress to report a bill for salaries and current expenses across departments, with proposed increases totaling 1 754 100. It discusses Dawes criticism and a plan to aid destitute African Americans in the capital, plus instances of employment for a named negro clerk and calls for Fifteenth Amendment rights. Prominent quotes address opinions on negro equality from Lincoln era figures, and the Indianapolis Sentinel notes social issues surrounding an elopement and bond tax debates.
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Corydon Branch Railway Offer Promises Local Benefit
In a 19th century debate, a proposed Corydon branch to New Albany is urged as cheaper and more convenient than a through line. Proponents argue for $60,000 stock and local accommodation trains, claiming faster access and reduced disease risk, urging citizens to seize the opportunity.
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Democratic Partisanship and Hypocrisy in Reactions to Corruption
A dated critique argues that both parties shield corruption and denounce reformers. It mocks Dawes for criticizing fraud in Congress, labels Butler as a model Republican, and questions a Pennsylvania Radical’s defense of Wright, a South Carolina Supreme Court judge, noting local prejudice and racial stereotypes.
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