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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1880
Page
2
Local carpet retailer Carpet Chain in Orange emphasizes carrying the largest stock of carpets and rugs at affordable prices with a wide range denoted by figures 00 500 600 700, signaling extensive inventory and value.
A roster of individuals including Shaw, Woollen, Collins, Norvell, Voyles, Smith, Mitchell, Matson, Dittemere, Lee, Wadsworth, Kidd, Smith, and others is presented as a regional election or organizational slate spanning cities such as Mt. Vernon, Bloomfield, Salem, North Vernon, Union City, Greenfield, Greencastle, Spencer, Crawfordsville, Laporte, Wabash, Dartford City, and Waterloo. The document reads like a contact or duty roster for an Indiana district.
Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati on Tuesday June 22. Republican National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 23. Greenback National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Democratic State Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday June 9. Indiana Republican State Convention in Indianapolis on Thursday June 17.
The narrative traces the durability of democracy and the Democratic party through repeated upheavals. It cites the rise and fall of Federalism, the Whig era, and abolitionist tensions, arguing the Democratic cause endures while other forces wax and wane, with history predicting enduring vitality.
The piece argues the Democratic party has survived wars and national trials, refusing to abandon principles of the Constitution. It cites 1864 1868 and 1872 elections, notes the party’s buoyant devotion, and cites the New York World urging renewed Democratic power in 1880 with faith in the people and a warning against centralism.
The Boston Post asks for the key of the Grant movement and traces support to popular regard military necessity and Blaine’s popularity. It argues the movement seeks to perpetuate Republican rule by force, likening it to Cesarism, and contrasts it with the peaceful ballot and popular sovereignty championed by Democrats.
The article argues for a free ballot and self government against force or fraud. It frames the 1868 election as a contest between Grant backed by bayonets and Democracy backed by a free ballot, urging voters to uphold the popular will over coercive measures. It emphasizes a strong government as a Republican demand.
The piece denounces William S. Holman as not a genuine Democrat, cites past voting with Republicans, and warns that radicals push Grant’s nomination. It urges stout-hearted Democrats in the 47th Congress to resist Electoral Commission deals and support true party men like Senator Woollen of Switzerland County.
The notice urges voters to participate in the upcoming election for township officers. It stresses the high impact of local offices on community interests and the duty of eligible voters to support capable candidates.
In this county the Democrats have nominated good men for township offices and should be fully sustained at the polls next Monday. The party must remain solid in supporting township nominees with generous and unanimous backing.
A June 24 convention in Philadelphia will organize Irishmen to mobilize global support for Ireland's independence from Britain. The issued address condemns constitutional methods and urges revolutionary action, claiming England can be beaten only by fighting with its own weapons. It asserts widespread Irish blood supports a decisive struggle.
Mrs Clem, convicted of perjury in Indianapolis, has moved for a writ of superseders to stay the four years in the Reformatory pending appeal to the Supreme Court. The Indianapolis Journal describes her as still plump with dark brown hair and defiant eyes as she listened to jurors and spoke with her attorneys. In Vineland, Professor Charlton was honored by Vincennes High School alumni on his departure for Plainfield to head the House of Refuge, receiving a gold watch and chain from teachers and students.
The Osgood Journal rebukes the Aurora Saturday News for overstepping its role as a district organ. It claims the News talks too much and jokingly suspects the brother would be angered to learn every Democratic paper in the district is more capable.
KEL1LoaG, once on the returning board, must leave the Senate under force of circumstances. He should be imprisoned in Louisiana penitentiary. Kentucky Republicans held fifty five county conventions with thirty instructing for Grant, one for Blaine, and three for Sherman.
Mapison dispatch reports Colonel Horace Scott announcing a plan to build an Ohio River Railroad along the north bank from New Albany Indiana to Aurora Indiana to connect with the Ohio Mississippi Railroad. He seeks votes from townships along the route to fund the project and also aims to construct a parallel line tied to his former role as superintendent of the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis Railroad.
The proposal envisions connecting Greensburg to North Vernon and extending toward Rushville to join major lines. Jeffersonville Madison and Aurora would gain an interior outlet via new rail routes, linking with I L&C and Cincinnati lines. Colonel Scott, described as energetic, is expected to push the project forward.
Satupa Indiana March 29 1880 correspondence notes Saluda town elections stirring as factions contest nominations. writer advocates direct ballot plan for county convention to curb tricks and cliques, arguing fitness should trump politics and urging honest harmony at the April 27 Republican delegate selection.
Monroe township Democrats met at John King’s office on March 15 1880 with Enos Miles presiding. Nominated for Trustee L Munier, Assessor H Chasteen, Justice of the Peace John King Sr, Constables J Raburn and M Oehler. Delegates named for State Judicial Congressional and County conventions with alternates. Meeting adjourned to reconvene April first Monday to elect the ticket.
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