20 Jul 1869
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1869
Page
1
An 19th century advertisement page includes fare for ads and a long factional political polemic. It attacks the Democratic party of Pennsylvania and Ohio, criticizes bondholders, cites figures like Cass and Packer, and rails against Rothschilds and Belmontism. The piece also notes temperance pledges in Brooklyn, Morgan county, restricting liquor sales with conveyed lots.
The law updates require all real and personal property to be taxed for common schools without regard to owner race or color. It adds separate enumeration for tutored children and allows consolidation of districts. ensures colored schools receive parity where possible and other education arrangements if attendance is insufficient. An emergency clause keeps the act in force from passage. Morgan Township July 14, 1869. Eorror Democrat notes local town insights.
Brick Pomeroy has handed over business to C P Sykes and focuses on Pomeroy's Democrat. The paper is billed as sharper and more humorous than the La Crosse Democrat, with Saturday night chapters and bold editorials. Subscriptions offered with cash prize for large clubs before September 16.
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention in Harrisburg nominated Asa Packer for governor after a second ballot where Packer led Hancock and McCandless. The convention rejected Hancock's candidacy despite his May 21 letter, and also nominated C. L. Pierce for Supreme Court. Frost was reported in northern Pennsylvania last week. A Savannah couple wed unusually after six days of courtship.
A 1869 note from Franklin Township discusses promising prospects for the village in Breckinridge County. The writer praises new cottages, skilled mechanics, and modest merchants while predicting rapid local development and improved standing among neighboring towns.
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