Reduction of County Fees Drives Political Battle
A Harrison County editorial argues for cutting county officer fees to save taxpayers money. It notes past attempts by Democrats to pass reductions, blocked by Republicans in the legislature, and recalls figures claiming up to five thousand dollars yearly in savings. The piece urges a Democratic win to abolish costly offices and reduce fees, with a postscript noting Republicans now favor a platform reduction.
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Harrison County
Samuel J. Wright
Indiana
Spether
P. S
Clarrison
Grand Radical Jubilee in Corydon Dragged by Darkey Parade
A noisy procession led by black officers and white supporters marched through Corydon on Thursday in a mixed rally described as a mongrel radical event. The meeting devolved into a contentious party convention with Republican and Democratic factions vying for control and a slate of nominees dominated by the “ring.”
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Corydon
Marshalls
Corydon Brass Band
Alfred Brown
Leonard Carter
Corydon Band
Corydon Bard
Betty Perry
Dick Anderson
Political meeting remarks on race and politics in Indiana
Dr Mitchum introduced Major Jacob Strimmer who retired from the stand. He urged black voters to support certain speakers while criticizing white Republicans as lacking courage. Rev Malone spoke for two hours praising interracial cooperation and recounting personal anecdotes, ending with a provocative note about race and marriage. Dr Voyles followed with a speech not fully reported.
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Indiana
Malone
Tad
Dinah
Voyles
White
Radical Mongrel Convention Nomination Meeting at New Albany
The Radical District Convention met in New Albany to nominate a Congressional candidate. Dr Vovgles chaired the session, Samuel J Wright served as secretary, and Rev Malone appeared but did not take part beyond advising white colleagues. The crowd was small and amid opposition to leading Republicans, the convention was run largely by federal officeholders and treasury men. A committee from each county was chosen to report permanent officers, with members listed from several counties including Washington, Clark, Grange, Harrison, Floyd, Martin, Jackson, Scott, Crawford, and Dubois.
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Democrat
Geo. W. Denbo
Rice
Case
Elliott
Bradley
Ton
George W. Benbo
Senate
Afr. Denbo
Denbo
House
Bate
E. P. Douglass
Samuel 7. Wright
Internal Revenue
Indianapolis
Harrison County
Corydon
Samuel J. Wright
James McBride
John P. Sonner
Somer
Henry Jordan
Wm. T. Scott
Thos. W. Hise
Charles Smith
McCallen
Geo. W.C Self
Henry Jomlan
Dick Heth
Negly
Bond
Clique
Ued
Geo
W. C. Self
John T. Smith
Jacob BD
Freichey
Col. McBride
Malone
Col
Ben Q. A. Gresham
George S. Denbo
George L. Key
Dooley
Daniel A. Cunningham
John W. Marshall
Geo. Jans
David Jordan
Adam Crosier
Jacob
Pfrimmer
W. D. Sharp
George Pfrimmer
Geo. W. Benton
Central Committee
New Albany
Vovgles
Jesse J. Brown
Culbertson
Col. Scribner
J. F. Lindly
Capt. Meekin
J. 8
McDonald
Federal Treasury
Col. Woodbury
N. A. Ledger
Naw
Albany Ledger
Elizabeth
Sir. Cunningham
Feea
Cannie
County Recorder
Aca Fnst
Indiana Republicans Nominate Carr as Congress Candidate
The Second Congressional District Republican convention in Indiana named Gen G W Carr of Jackson the party's nominee for Congress after a heated session. Other races chose A C Voris for Circuit Judge Melville C Hester for Criminal Court Judge and James Baynes for Prosecutor. The convention urged support for the Indianapolis State Convention platform and condemned radical excesses. A cotillion was announced at Pitman's barn near Corydon for July 12 1870 amid tax levy notes.
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Second Congressional District
Congress
Oiver P. Morton
Republican Party
Indiana
Conrad Baker
Indianapolis
Heiskell
G. W. Carr
Jackson
Col. Woodbury
J. Wesley Tucker
Orange
Thomas J. Jackson
Jesse J. Brown
Floyd
George W. Carr
Jackson County
Mr. Carr
Col. Jackson
A. C. Voris
Lawrence County
Mr. Voris
Floyd and
Clark Counties
Melville C. Hester
Criminal Court
D. W. Lafollete
Thos. J. Jackson
James Baynes
Washington County
Common Pleas Court
John Rogers
Clark
Bridgeport and Valley City Turnpike Project Updates
The Bridgeport and Valley City Turnpike is nearing certainty with the three fifths subscription raised. The company will tax adjoining lands and soon let the contract for the segment between Elizabeth and Bridgeport. Eight thousand dollars was subscribed in Louisville last week.
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Elizabeth
Bridgeport
Louisville
Road link proposed from New Amsterdam to Lanesville
A plan aims to build a road from New Amsterdam via Valley City to Lanesville. The effort is supported enthusiastically, with no interference expected with the Elizabeth road. The project would benefit Lanesville, Valley City, and New Amsterdam, and supporters vow to back it with full effort.
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New Amsterdam
Valley City
Lanesville
Elizabeth Road
Local political turmoil and a county Recorder race
A Democratic County figure defects over nomination, rumors of cross party support arise. A Republican-aligned claim denies the report and accuses Radical leaders of vote buying. The piece notes a countercard from Cannie and a speaking note about corrupt tactics before recounting a social ask for Corvdun residents.
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Corpion Democrat
William White
Bill Black
Tio Penitentiary
Buck Creek
Littelton Mitchum
Mulberry Street
Walnut
Market
T. C. Slaughter
Thomas Norris
Washington
W.S Ferriss
John A. Spears
Grange
E. J. McBride
Harrison
D. W. Voyles
Aaron Houghton
Martin
Tanner
Robert Dunlap
Scott
Levi Woodbury
Crawford
R. W. Wellman
Dubois
Noble C. Butler
E. J. W. Pitman
Abus Ng
E. H. Richard
Bridgeport and
Lancesville and
John Lane
Corvdun
Wiggles
Hastings
East Side Public Square
Corydon, Ind
Conner & McCoy
DR. WM. Rvader
Jacob Deutsch
Clark & Rike
Griffin & McGrain
Applegate & Rro
Keller & Brown
James M. Bean
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