02 Sep 1879
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1879
Page
1
The article presents a Republican platform emphasis on a strong federal Union over state sovereignty, arguing secession is unconstitutional. It cites speakers and voters, notes events in Kentucky and New York politics, and quotes on constitutional balance and national supremacy.
Rebecca Sharp, about 18 years old and daughter of D. M. Sharp of Crawford County, died by drowning in Blue River near Sharps Mill. She departed with a small bucket to fetch soap, did not return, and her body was found later in the river, with her bonnet and bucket recovered. Tracks along the river show she walked up and down the bank several times before the fatal act. Justice Elbert Nicksy heard the inquest. verdict to be published in a separate column. No further information is known.
The piece advocates thorough national organization for the Democratic party emphasizing unity and early planning. It calls for district by district work, clubs, and literature distribution to mobilize the base and counter Republican influence from local offices to the White House.
In the Indiana context the Indianapolis Sentinel urges Democrats to organize against a “campaign of 1880.” It warns that corruption funds and a political machine aim to centralize power, dethrone civil authority, and intimidate voters. The piece calls for vigilance, unity, and urgent Democratic action nationwide.
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