Proposal to submit Fifteenth Amendment to people vote
Corydon Democrat reports Senator Lewis D. Campbell advocates putting the Fifteenth Amendment to a popular vote to decide ratification. The piece argues states like Ohio would reject it in a statewide ballot and claims legislatures have ignored the people by ratifying the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis D. Campbell
Ohio Senate
Ohio
Michigan
Iowa
Kansas
Wisconsin
Conneticut
Indiana Democracy Convention Sets Bold Political Declarations
Indiana Democracy in convention endorses preserving the Union, denounces Congress, opposes changes to the Supreme Court, and pushes for revenue tariffs, greenbacks, currency expansion, stock taxation, and bond taxation. Also opposes Fifteenth Amendment ratification and naturalization changes, with related party notes and local opinion items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Congress
Supreme Court
United States
Ohio Legislature to submit fifteenth amendment to people
A column of assorted notes mentions the Ohio Legislature proposing to submit the fifteenth amendment to voters, along with brief items about local travels, marriages denied by report, and various minor happenings. It reports on busy figures and political chatter, including New Albany and Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
C. Slaughter
Indianapolis
William T. Jones
Washington City
Davy Cline
Venus
Henry Ward Beecher
Jacob Deutsch
General Court
Welch
Montreal
London
New Albany
Kintner
St. Louie
Capitol
Corydon
New Salisbury
Iron Horse
Sam Ramsey
Ashley
New York
Matthew M. Hon
Bradford
Kansas City
Rosewood Letter and the World Moves On
A reflective Rosewood item notes weekly Democrat and Republican mail, curious readers, and nighttime longing as the world proceeds. It cites the presidents push to abolish postal restrictions and grant free official mail, urging Congress to balance reform with postmasters’ duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosewood
Congress
County postmasters criticized as overworked underpaid officials
A local editorial denounces county postmasters of 4th and 5th class for low pay and high labor, condemns wartime policies and calls out political rhetoric. The piece also surveys topics from ferry plans to River View Ky to a tongue in cheek debate on whether marriages are made in heaven sparked by local groups the Raccoons and the Oppossums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Grand
Philip Conrad
Jacob Deutsch
Brigham Young
Corydon
Swishelm
Kentucky
Virginia
Greely
Congress
Scott County
Jewett
God's Globe
River View
Louisville
Salt River Pike
Taylor Township
Harrison County Treasurers Notice and Sheriff Sale Notices
In Harrison County Indiana the treasurer outlines payment priorities for 1869 funds, paying pre September 1 1867 claims first as funds allow. Three sheriff’s sales announce Feb 12 1870 for parcels in Laconia and Bridgeport with rents and profits offered before fee simple, listing defendants and plaintiffs and sale terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Co
Harrison
T.H.C
Harrison Court of Common Pleas
Samuel Melburn
George O'Conner
Harriso Circuit Court
State of
Indiana
Harrison County
George O’conner
Lazarus Bierman
Hart Epstein
Bierman
Corydon
Laconia
Peter Endris
H.C
Sheriffs Sale
Handa
Harrison Circuit Court
William 8. Culbertson
William A. Culbertson
F “Culbertson
William S. Calbertaun
Wiliam A. Culbertson
Court House
Bridgeport
Bridge Street
Peter Endbis
H. C
Court of Common Pleas
Harriet Cline
John G. Cline
Christena
George Cline
Said
Indian Creek
Nnde
Rhoda Lahue
Towit
Township Two
Hurley’s Ague Tonic Promises Strong Cure for Fevers
A 1868 New Albany testimonial states Vincent Kire was plagued by ague for months and then recovered after using Hurley’s Ague Tonic as directed. The ad claims thousands cured and endorses the remedy from Jas. Ruddle & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
New Albany, Inc
Jas. Ruddle & Co
Deear
Vincent Kire
Harleys Sarsaparilla praised for rheumatic cure
In a February illness Jos Clement reports severe inflammatory rheumatism and lung trouble. After using Dr Hurley s Compound Extract of Sarsaparida for over two months he notes improved cough and breathing and reduced rheumatic pain and urges others with similar ailments to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Clement
Porttak Worn Danny Dr Hurley Worm Remedy Endorsed
James Travis of Louisville reports his children prefer the remedy over other warm tonics. He claims it is tasteless and safe, offering partial relief and improving health after using Dr Hurley’s preparation since trying other remedies. He praises its pleasant taste and strong safety. Date noted July 3 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
James Ruddle & Co
Gents
James Travis
Louisville
Nashville
Tony
S&era
Dr. Seabrook
Express
Sarah L Randolpah
L. W. Suut & Co
T. A. Hurley
John W.dixson
Lovtavrite, Ky
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Corydom
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Georgia
Bullock
Simon Cameron
Chancellorsville
Plank Road
Daniel Lemon
William Pfrimmer
Lemon
Capt
Pfrimmer
Rosewood Letter
Sndrana
Parson Brownlow
Lyceum
Thomas Allstott
Thomas Bowman
Franklin Township
Jans
Aken
Stephen Brown
John Herter
Webster Township
Ind
Benj. P. Pudgeass
J. Brown
Mill St
Margaret Willis
Mary J. Brown
Court of Common Preas
Jackson Township
Franklin Carr
M. Jeremiah Tone
N. B
Sena
New York Weekly Sun
Part
A.W. Brewster
S.C. Day & Sons
State Street
Kew
Albany, Ind
Freehola
A. W. Brewster
Infanti
Lo’clock
P. M
John RK. Stevens
Admr
Europe
Victor Rivad & CO
Jacob
Mystic Star
Conner & McCoy
DR. WM. Reader
Clark & Kike
Griffin & McGrain
Applegate & Rro
Beller & Brown, Lass, Boone & CO
James M. Bean
Hurleys
Ague Tonic
Harley
Porttak
Danny
Asu
Seabrook
James Ruddie & Co
Aeptt
W. Reader
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