12 Jan 1874
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1874
Page
1
An Indiana writer recalls strict army liquor laws at Fort Stevenson and the temptations faced by soldiers. He details post trader access, forged orders, and widespread drinking, noting numerous court martial triggers and common “chain lightning” and other spirits as the era’s plight.
An 1874 report recalls a shipboard incident where a Norwegian sailor and a restless crewman attempted to smuggle whiskey from barrels. A corporal exposed the ruse as the two men concealed bottles, leading to a tense confrontation and subsequent scrutiny by officers. The tale highlights strict discipline and lingering problems with rum aboard.
The Corydon Democrat, owned by A W Brewster, operates from Corydon Indiana with local news coverage and a community focus.
A historical notice outlines subscription terms for one copy for one year seven six months and three months options with penalties for unpaid yearly subscriptions. It also details advertisement rates per column inch and line pricing for local notices with yearly advertising discounts.
The Senate secretary released a statement detailing retroactive salary increases for Senators and Representatives across several acts from 1787 to 1873. It lists average compensations, mileage, and travel allowances, notes lack of Treasury payments by some lawmakers, and cites specific names with amounts received under retroactive provisions. Secretary Gorham notes some senators planned to let funds lapse and others sought early access before July 3, 1875.
The piece argues the salary raise scandal will dominate next autumn’s congressional contests, naming specific lawmakers in Delaware Maryland and other states who supported or dodged the HurlbutHale measure. It links public anger to potential retirements or re ections and warns Republicans and Democrats alike to heed voter punishment.
The Washington Township Teachers Institute met in Valley City on Saturday December 23 1873 by prior order with D F Lemon as chair and W H Reader as secretary. Present were P B Hays J K P donner H Wright J H Wriget J Rosenbarger D Mauck and W H Reader. Recitations covered orthography reading penmanship arithmetic geography history physiology and more before adjournment for dinner.
The first Patrons of Husbandry in Harrison County completed January 3 1874 at Davie school house in Harrison township. Charter members include Janica Detwess Henderson Stevens Charles L Stevens John S Burgess James Stevens Philip Hickman Jacob F E Davis Watford Hickman Preston Hickman Craven Hudeos Leonard D Hickman Andrew N Potts Dennis Hickman James Mathes Esay G Grable G Mardin Smith Askren Ephrimm Hickman Miss Parmelia A Davia Mrs Mary E Hickman Miss Ann N Hickman Miss Maria Hick mas Mix Nancy Hickman Miss Martha E B Mathes Mrs Kate V Stevens Mrs Adaline Hickman Mrs Eliex Hickman. This lodge is composed of most excellent persona.
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