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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1879
Page
2
A partisan call argues that 1876 frauds cost the nation the presidency and warns that Democrats must field resolute, united leaders in 1880 to prevent a minority triumph. It urges sacrificing minor views for liberty and human rights and stresses organizing a disciplined party to face a fierce electoral fight.
The Indiana audience hears Thomas A Hendricks claim Republicans plan to import colored voters to boost their statewide and congressional margins. He cites the Emigration Aid Association as the organizing force and warns laborers that influx would cheapen labor and threaten liberties. He urges Democrats to stay vigilant.
A brief, provocative comment urges Democrats, OCRists, and honest Republicans to study a specified speech carefully, highlighting cross party scrutiny and integrity in political discourse.
An unsigned critique denounces public adulation of Ulysses S Grant. It calls his worldwide travels a vanity show and warns against radical worship, labeling Grant overrated and unworthy of dictatorship. The piece argues true American greatness lies elsewhere and condemns hero worship.
A critique of exclusive Republican readership labeling such partisans as narrow minded and hypocritical. The piece condemns radical loyalty over constitutional limits while acknowledging some Republicans who are liberal and fair minded. It warns against abandoning the Constitution and aligning with disunionist factions.
The piece denounces the Radical party for importing Black voters into Indiana to sway the 1880 election, alleging it would override the honest Democratic majority. It warns Democrats will protest, while accusing Radicals and promoters of a conspiracy of provoking violence against working people.
The piece denounces Democratic restraint during later scandals and notes the 1876 inauguration as fraudulent. It protests lawmakers who backed the man not elected and warns leaders aligned with Zack Chandler to govern firmly to protect public liberty.
The writer notes the sudden death of Zack Chandler of Michigan in Chicago and condemns his lifelong animosity toward the Union Constitution and Republican ideals. The piece labels Chandler as a partisan of sectionalism and vow to speak truth in death.
The author urges a blend of frontier honesty with modern business to oust Radicalism from power. Aims to revive pioneer devotion and prevent the Republic from wasting its gains. The piece warns that until radical leaders depart private life, the nation cannot reap prosperity.
The Madison Heraldendorses Han cock and Ewing as Democratic standard bearers for 1880 should Ewing defeat Foster for Ohio governor. It argues soldier tickets fail when backed by money and notes possible 1889 alignments with Tilden and McDonald in New York.
General Joseph Hooker died last Friday at his residence in New Jersey from an apoplectic fit. He was a brave Union soldier and had long supported the party upholding its traditions. Known as Fighting Joe, Hooker was a Democrat of strong type and his loss is seen as a setback for the country during perilous times.
The New York Sun notes Hayes grows gray from the burden of public scrutiny. It cites a $50 900 yearly income and deadhead railroad rides as curiosities, and a cattle show prize ox as popular spectacle, yet all these delights are poisoned by the truth of his fraud.
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The Leonard Scott Publishing Co issues a October number with principal papers on Adolphe Monod a biographical sketch Irenaeus Doctrines of the Church Dr Johnson Cureis The Vatican and Civilization What is Religion Political Prospects of Italy University Education in Ireland and Contemporary Literature including careful notices of recent publications.
A partisan message claims that Black voters brought by a Washington emigration society will swing next election votes to the Democrats, suggesting Republicans still have honesty. It notes coal prices at Evansville 6 to 7 cents per bushel and comments on city railroads and a nearby coal mine affected by weather.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports that J Madison Wells Cassanave Anderson and Ken ner are regarded as southern Republican leaders by President Hayes and Secretary Sherman, per the New York Tribune inquiry.
The Western Citizen marks its third year and will be enlarged to double its present size this week. Editor Thomas McSheshy is praised for solid leadership and good standing in the paper.
The obituary frames Zick Chandler, a fire-eater and regional agitator in Michigan, as a symbol prompting national reflection on sin as reproach and righteousness exalting a nation. The tone urges readers to consider moral accountability amid his controversial career.
The Sullivan Democrat favors Hon. Joseph F. McDonald for Governor and does not disparage other distinguished gentlemen named in connection with the gubernatorial nomination.
William Krxg, a gentleman of color from Johnson Junction, Kentucky, was fined $500 in the Criminal Court at Flemingsburg on the 21st for unlawfully marrying a white woman.
The Pike County Democrat urges Indiana Republicans to field the grandson of the governor as their candidate. The paper argues the family name and legacy would rally the party and voters in the upcoming race.
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Correspondence from Deputy Indiana reports increased nocturnal gunfire endangering residents. A barnaby shot through James McClellan’s hall light narrowly missed Mrs. McClellan, prompting warnings to stop the activity. Community notices mention D J Glendening’s upcoming nuptials and local travel plans.
Kent Indiana November 1 1879 residents report Sam Long and family visitors Mel Parker from Ohio Belt moved from Lexington W J Chambers recalls a fatal 1850s event Two White brothers Pres and Neil rode through firing fifteen shots in town Wiley Jones and Preston Wiley fired at by shots only hitting house side Ed Jones dodged two bullets Then a small pursuit failed The note ends with a harsh remark about the White brothers character
The piece reports on Texan desperadoes to be caught and branded, a man seized by masked riders, and a visit to Helman Indiana for a county fair. It lists premiums awarded at the Helman exposition, naming multiple horses, mules, mares, cattle, fowl and geese prizes, races, and notable attendees. It notes Lady Anderson as a fast trotter, a Wakefield mule-buying group, and a London Ontario rubber venture from milkweed juice.
An old advertisement touts COUGH sold within SYRUP mixtures as a cure for coughs croup hoarseness and related ailments claiming immediate relief and widespread use among horses. It also markets LINDSEY'S IMPROVED BLOOD SEARCHER for cleansing scarlet fever scrofula and mercurial disease alleging rapid blood restoration and decades of trusted sales.
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