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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1865
Page
2
The Democrat discusses President Johnson speaking to a returning negro regiment and outlines that he urges probation for black suffrage, favors merit over color, warns against rapid social equality, and contrasts Radical and loyalist views, with editorials from peers and critics.
The article asserts that negro suffrage is the dominant issue shaping the national scene and presidential contest. It notes Southern state elections hinge on it, cites Connecticut as showing clear impact, and claims Ohio New York and Pennsylvania races were less affected, while The New York Tribune is described as influential in Pennsylvania coverage.
An unfinished, erasive excerpt shows rhetoric condemning a political figure for breaches of party pledges. The speaker laments the reverberations of perceived personal and moral failure, hinting at broader suppression and punishment without concrete details.
The speaker argues over whether Mr Johnson's policy mirrors Mr Lincoln's on rebel states and constitutional rights. General Banks says Johnson diverges on freedmen’s education funding, militia rights, and pardons, while support for loyal governance and gradual inclusion remains urged to avoid old rebel control.
The case concerns bonds of Jefferson Davis era Confederate currency. Gorge W. Gooch testified he collected 111000 from Texas merchants for Lanes Boyce and Co. In 1865 Gooch handed control to Wiley and Lawrence and invested about 100000 in rebel securities, which later proved worthless.
The plaintiff was arrested and jailed on 825,600 bail for misappropriation of firm funds. Yesterday's proceedings centered on a motion for release and whether rebel bonds turned over to the employer by Mr Gooch discharged the indebtedness. Decision on the motion was reserved.
The piece critiques Henry Ward Beecher noting his view that blacks should vote but not necessarily have suffrage. It mocks his eternal punishment metaphor and imagines rural protest voting in hollow trees to illustrate potential futility and irritation.
The piece argues that freeing slaves under Gen Palmer’s passes creates legal conflicts with Kentucky state courts, which still recognize slavery and restrict hiring of enslaved labor. It highlights lawsuits, mobility issues for freedmen, and demoralization as a result, urging a constitutional amendment by the November legislature.
The piece discusses whether rebels during civil war can be tried for treason and if Johnson’s pardon affects this precedent. It argues the issue should be settled without personal guilt, notes no execution is demanded, and warns the tribunal’s credit will be judged by history and the world.
A speech by General Mc Gowan before the South Carolina State Convention asserts the state left the Union with open hands and will return with open hands and hearts. He emphasizes lost resources but preserved honor and loyalty to the sisterhood of States.
Charles A Dana, former associate editor of the New York Tribune, argues that no Northern figure has done more to weaken and divide the country in three years than Mr. Greeley, lamenting the lack of an office to magnify his influence. He adds Dana would be as bad as Greeley if endowed with similar brains.
A farmer warns that bond holders aim to drain wealth through taxes. He says workers must arise to assert rights or all non bond holders may become bondmen as bondholders claim the final dollar. The quote portrays fiscal fear and citizen opposition to bond finance.
The London correspondent of the Boston Commonwealth urges impeachment of the President and his cabinet. The piece condemns Johnson, Seward, Stanton, and the entire administration, blaming the North for tolerating the alleged betrayal and urging swift action to arraign the infamous agents in Washington.
The Scientific American reports Colt's factory operates twenty hours daily to meet rising revolver demand, with most orders from Southern Negroes. An Alabama correspondent notes many of the newest repeating rifles are found with Negroes across several Southern locales, suggesting a possible planned insurrection.
A brutal murder near Granville North Carolina is reported with two enslaved women involved and the accused executed by neighbors after confession. The Mississippi trotting record shows Dexter in 2 19 and 2:824 mile with 1 64 first half. State politics note General Humphreys governor inaugurated. Jonathan Worth seeks NC governor. Holden backed by administration. Bloodhounds Hero and Jack bought by Geo Goodwin of Boston for 1400.
Alexander H. Stephens dined privately at the Revere House Boston with G A Fairchild. Stephens voiced full support for President Johnson's policy. London detectives reportedly arrived to monitor Fenian activities. Maj Gen Hovey in Washington before heading to Persia. The president’s carriage from the assassination theater to auction in New York. Bear corn at fifty cents per bucket. Blooming fruit trees suggest a mild wet season. Springdale Post Office moved to Middletown. postmaster unnamed.
A well in Clark County about eighteen miles west of Marshall is flowing after being bored. A sample of the oil shown Friday appears genuine and will be on display at the Sherman House for citizens to inspect.
Miss Hansiet Lane, niece of ex President Buchanan, will marry Henry I Johnson, a wealthy Baltimore banker. Johnson is noted as a political martyr of Hart Warren for running the blockade to Richmond during the early war. The President reportedly intends to appoint a Southern man to his Cabinet after reconstruction.
The lines present two maxims about danger and vigilance. The first warns that a wolf seems most dangerous when acting sheepish, suggesting deceptive calm. The second advices asserting lack of time when confronted by a pickpocket, advising directness and avoidance of distraction.
The Unconditional Union ticket is winning large majorities across nearly every county in Southwestern Georgia, signaling strong regional support for the party.
On the 1st inst the Rev Levi Rike united Mary Janes and Gisls in marriage. the bride Miss Vannan HE Bent from Cranford and Harrison county Indiana.
An old advertisement promotes Peruvian Syrup claiming to supply iron and health benefits for dyspepsia and general weakness, offering a 32 page pamphlet for $1 or six for £5 from J.P. Dinsmore in New York. It also advertises H. Anders iodine water as a universal tonic curing chronic diseases, with circulars free and bottles priced at $1 or six for $5 from Dr. H. Anders & Co. in New York.
Mason and Hamlin offer forty organ styles adapted to sacred music priced from 80 to 600 dollars. They awarded 35 gold or silver medals and other premiums. Illustrated catalogues free. Address Mason and Hamlin Boston or Mason Brothers New York.
Xavier Bonenbarger is notified that plaintiff Jno P. Cole has filed an affidavit and bond to obtain a writ of attachment. The case is set for November th 1863 at 1 PM in Morgan township Harrison county Indiana. Bonenbarger must appear and plead or the matter will be heard in his absence. Alexander Floyd, Clerk. October 24, 1865.
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