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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1880
Page
2
A Madison Courier remark contrasts Hancock as an office-holder with Cincinnatus noted as a persistent decliner of office, framing them as divergent political figures. The item reflects editorial tone on public service and leadership.
Breath defends Hancock by invoking history to assert he never declined duty. The piece likens Hancock to Cincinnatus, noting his willingness to serve if the country needs him, and recalls Gettysburg as a moment of leadership and moral restraint after the war.
The New York Herald praises General Hancock’s letter to General Sherman as showing conservatism, cool judgment, and patriotic character. It argues the piece reveals leadership qualities beyond military command and may boost his November prospects. The paper, noted for world wide reputation, claims it can speak truth beyond partisan lines.
The Madison Courier challenges the Herald to print opinions from newspapers and leaders about Gen. Garfield’s record. It cites Credit Mobilier and Poland committee reports, arguing readers deserve explanations on bribery and falsehood claims before the presidential race.
In 1879 Joan Suerway wrote to Chester A. Arthur citing abuses of administration under his incumbency. Around the same time Mr SLayes expressed duty to suspend him so the office could be honestly administered. The text questions what obligation the Chicago Convention owed Arthur that demanded such sacrifice of honor.
The passage censures the 1880 Chicago Convention for nominating Chester A. Arthur, arguing it insults the nation whether Hayes and Sherman were right or wrong. It challenges civil service pretenses and questions leadership independence.
The piece mocks a candidate for President for sacrificing dignity to politics. It notes he campaigns on the Republican ticket while avoiding personal supervision, preferring duty at home until the people summon him, likening him to a famed general and to old Cincinnatians who act on impulse.
Critics once crying treason now admit General Hancock's 1876 letter to Sherman is a strong Democratic campaign document. Radicals had demanded a forensic review, but readers with full text find no treason and praise its impact on the Democratic presidential candidate's appeal.
Napoleon B. McKay is a county candidate for County Clerk on the Democratic ticket. He served two terms as Trustee of Lancaster township, is praised for honesty and integrity, and is regarded as the most qualified person for the office.
The piece asserts Hercules as a Democratic candidate who will clean out Republican stables with swiftness and expert skill. It claims Hancock is the Hercules who can perform this task and warns official inmates at the Jefferson county courthouse that their stables will undergo thorough renovation by Democrats.
The article notes seventy thousand dollars saved for the people by the management of benevolent institutions, a result celebrated after a Democratic Legislature kicked out Radical officials for theft. It claims Radical editors react with anger at the positive financial showing.
The Madison Star comments on Hoy E. G. Levanp challenging William Johnson to joint discussions on current issues. It urges Mr Johnson to accept to present Republican and Democratic views. The piece satirically mocks the editor of the Herald and suggests a brain-protecting device for him.
Dr Tanner supervised a man who broke a forty day fast last Saturday at con. He weighed 1214 pounds and, in thirty hours, gained eight and a half pounds. He has since consumed brew steak melons mils wine potatoes and fruit without pause.
The Tax Democratic County Central Committee met last Saturday to begin an active campaign. Democrats in the county appear more united than in years past. The Leonard Scott Publishing Co announces July issues of British Quarterly Review with articles on Father Carol’s translation, Religion and Morality, Evolution in relation to Theology, and Inspiration. The October 1879 issue discusses Farther Curc and his expulsion and previews a new New Testament translation. The reviews examine the basis of belief and the authority of Scripture. Subscriptions offered: $4 per year for one, $15 for all, with prepaid postage.
A. B. Charlesworth hired a horse and buggy from Henry Mabrey and vanished for two nights. Mabrey found the couple near Hanover. he dragged them free from the vehicle and beat Charlesworth severely before leaving them to walk to town. The Madison Guards elected officers including Captain Joseph G. Marshall and First Lieutenant M. Dillon. Other items note a deputy camp meeting starting Monday, Wm. Hamilton catching large catfish, a boy injured at Graham & Co factory, a Lancaster normal school address, and the death of Joan Henry Goomer from scarlet fever.
Burglars entered Tas store of J K Vawter at North Madiibe stealing fifty cents tobacco and other articles. J M I Railroad offers round trip tickets to Chicago for 96 during Knights Templar Conclave starting Saturday. Death by suicide of Green a 55 year old widower in Johnson township Scott county. Performers of Six Colorado Cattle to appear at Madison Friday August 27. Moses Lows of Graham township dies Saturday. Augustus Wintergerst and Mattie Ante wed by Esq Johnston last Wednesday. Excursion train to Columbus camp meeting Sunday. Joan H Brinote and Eudora Stickley wed by Reverend Johnson Sunday. Farmers urged to bring Damson Plums to General Demaree for top market price. George W Haycock and Mary E Avery wed by Esq Johnson last Monday. Three city deaths from scarlet fever on Sunday. Geo D Demaree advertised as cheap groceries.
Fragmentary report from Mavion dated August 10 1850 shows vendor names W Trow Co and D Wells Co with unclear figures and items. The readable portion hints at a financial record or notice but details are unreadable.
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