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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1870
Page
2
The Progress notes Republican leaders urge voters to back the ticket amid Democratic efforts to fix districts and gain control of the Legislature and U S Senatorial seat. It warns against halfhearted Republicans and highlights ex-Gov Bigler’s religious turn after leaving politics.
European war coverage recounts Metz battles with Prussian victories and Paris dispatches. Reports claim changes in Napoleon's cabinet and growing Prussian strength as 1,000,000 Provisional forces mobilize. Observers note uncertain details and crossfire of rumors from Berlin Latrexr-Bexlix and Paris dispatches about the Moselle crossing and future clashes.
The Greensburg Tribune argues that party principles must supersede individual interests and urges unity to preserve the party machinery in the Congressional District. It condemns local moves toward disruption, supports nominee Taylor, and urges voters to unite to achieve a Republican majority through coordinated action.
A historic note shows a call for a state convention at Saratoga urging Black citizens to present respectful, constructive aims. The advisory stresses avoiding resentment, promoting trade over office, and cautioning against excessive public spending while praising E. Eldridge of Elmira NSY for funding a public park and recreational grounds.
A formal appeal to Republicans urging unity and accountability as elections near. It recalls the party’s origins, Civil War leadership, Reconstruction acts, and calls for continued reform under President Grant despite imperfect results.
A lengthy political unsigned note extols the Republican Party showing gains in revenue and reduced taxes during Johnson and Grant administrations. It cites federal receipts, reduced duties, the funding of public debt, and claims the party’s record is high and glorious despite opposition from Democrats and reformers. The piece attacks Democratic resistance to financial measures and praises monetary policy as beneficial to industry and life.
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