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Newspaper

New Albany Weekly Ledger

Location

New Albany, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1872

Page

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Darty Ledger Office at One Dollar Per Year

A brief notice notes the Darty Ledger is published from an office at the rate of one dollar per annum. The exact details are partially obscured in the OCR but indicate a nominal annual publishing fee and a local office location.

Duee Ga Darty Ledger

Why the People Wish Grant Deposed

An opinion piece argues the American public is not intolerant but cautious, citing Grant's administration as a series of evils. It lists corruption in the Treasury and Interior departments, patronage abuses, and derides aides like Montron, Cameron, and Conkling. It asserts the people favor his removal to avert further decay.

Grant San Domingo White House Jiang Branch New - York McGarrahean Naval Department Treasury Department Montron Cameron Conkling Trumbull Fenton Scrurz Sumner Greeley Bowies Torros Brows Palmer Cox Gran America Republican Party Philadelphia Democratic Party Republican Organization Cincinnati Indiana Mechanics’ Institute George W. Julian P. W. Bartholomew Missouri Messrs Col R. M. Hudson J.P. Gray T. N.stillwell M. H. Weir C.M. Allen Metzker Albert Steinbach W. Ray Gardner F. C. Johnston J. C. Martin Johns. Scovey BR. L. Davis Major ‘Kinley A. L W. R. Harrison John Hi Trolliday John D. Thompson Wm. E. McLane John Losher B. F. Lister W. W. Connors V. C. Whiteside David W. Chambers Thomas H. J. James G. C. Glattle Francis P. Griffith Gustave Neuer Jas. Forrester Cassius M. Clay Col. J. P. Gray Vincennes Reform W. E. McLain John X. Davidson Minnesota D. J. Wright Maine J. H. Rhodes Ohio Senator Schurz Matthews Schurz Republic United States

The Liberal Convention at Cincinnati and Its Factions

The Cincinnati Liberal Convention faces risk from large unstructured attendance and possible partisan factionalism. The gathering may unite the opposition to Grant if it quickly endorses a strong ticket and platform, while southern papers push back with anti-Grant rhetoric. A Macon radio urges readiness and notes Confederate symbolism as a rallying point against the government.

Pennsylvania Adams Greeley Ohio Gov. Brown Kentucky Mr. Greeley Grant Missouri Blair City Trunbull Brown Cincinnati Tranbail Lyman Trumbull Frambull Trumbull Truusbuil Gazette Jove Judge Davis Title Adams Atfacr Adlans Davis Adams Ring Miss Gordon Gazelle California New Reform Movement

Forgotten episode of 1818 bribe controversy in Congress

The New York Express recalls a 1818 incident where John Anderson offered $500 to Mr. Williams of North Carolina for claims before the Committee on Claims. Anderson was imprisoned, reprimanded, and discharged. The piece contrasts past discipline with modern government, arguing that grant-era gifts and rewards have corrupted office holders, and notes public figures like Andrew Johnson and General Grant.

New York Express Congress John Anderson Williams North Carolina Committee of Claims House Anderson Forsyth Georgia Mr. Forsyr Committee of Privileges Jon Anderson Thedouse United States Attorney General Winstams Andrew Jounsoon Andrew Jonson Gen. Grant

False Imprisonment A Sad Case

An Indianapolis Journal editorial laments a probable wrongful life sentence for a woman imprisoned in Jeffersonville Indiana. It notes possible innocence, lack of evidence, and calls for a tighter review, release if proven innocent, and punishment for any conspirators. The piece contrasts with a Rhode Island case where James O Neill was freed from life imprisonment for murder.

Indianapolis Evening Journal James O’neill Rhode Island Rhode Island Regiment Indiana South Jeffersonville

Washington County Democratic Central Committee Meets in Salem

The Washington County Democratic Central Committee met in Salem on March 18 with members present from multiple townships. The group fixed the primary and county conventions for May 15 and May 18, determined ballot voting, and adjourned until May 18.

Washington County Washington County Democratic Central Committee Salem Wa. Thomas Gibson Township S. B. ‘Puegh Monroe W. P. Exocus Jefferson Township N. P. Mather Brown Township W. P. Greene Washington Township W. L. McKyiur Franklin Township Wa. Exrop Polk Township Georgm Snort Pierce Township John “Harpr Madison Wm. P. Greene N.P. Matu- ER Mr. Thomas

Arbitration Cuts Consequential Damages in British Claim

The United States withdraws its claim for consequential damages against Great Britain before the Geneva Conference. arbitration will focus on direct claims and neutrals will not face inferential damages. A Senate panel agrees to a bill creating the Southern Transportation Company to seize more land, but the steal amount remains undetermined.

United States Great Britain Senate Committee On Public Lands Southern Transportation Company

Three Days Session Nominates Greeley for President

Long report of Liberal Republican proceedings at Cincinnati May 1-3 detailing debates on Horace Greeley for President Gratz Brown for Vice President and party reforms. Describes Indiana Missouri New York and Illinois delegates election votes and multiple ballots culminating in Gratz Brown as vice presidential nominee.

Horace Greeley Gratz Brown Carl Schurz Cincinnati New York Greeley Susan B. Anthony Laura Deforce Gordon Wyoming Montana Dakota Territories Missouri Fritz Tlenry Warren Cochrane House of Representatives Tousey McClurg Pennsylvania Atkinson Massachusetts Grosvenor Mississippi McClure Arkansas W. P. Stone California Rockerley Indiana T. B. Griffith Iowa H.B. Wilson Kansas Byron Sherry Kentucky Rankin Florida S. B.C. Dew Maine D.T. Wright Maryland M. T Gosnell Chas. G. Davis Michigan M. Mansfield Minnesota C. D. Sherwood Georgia J. C. Hendon North Carolina Stephen C. Johnson W.s.cole Ohio E. A. Parrot Alfred Wilkinson New Jersey Jacob W. Starr Louisiana Geo. H. Brough Nebraska John McCarthy New Hampshire E. D. D. Baker Alabama L. M. Douglas O. S. Dillon Oregon J. W. Johnson Wisconsin W. W. Treadway Texas Thos. H. Stribling West Virginia Abel Segar Virginia E. S. Hamilton Tennessee R. H. Byrd Nevada Geo. G. Lyon South Carolina W. K. Greenfield District of Columbia Robt. G. Fleming Illinois D. T. Phillips James Burns Vermont Geo. W. Bullen Tho Charles Clemons W. W. Wood W. P. Hubbard G. W. Woodward John D. Defrees S. E. Brown Colorado Geo. A. Prosser Dacotah F.C. Evarts G. W. Galvin Utah Committee On Organization P. J. Kaufman R. R. Nickerson J. J. Jacques Connecticut Halstead H. Hoey J. R. Parrott L. Walden M. H. Weiss D. Rover John Wolruff T. W. Campbell H. H. Harris Louis Henninghauser Wm. Mendicott, Jr Otto Sharp David Barclay Rhode Island John H. Sheaman R. B. Carpenter Julius Ochs Julius Berinds John L. Amdon Gen. W. C. Newberry John S. Kane C. M. Alexander Sam. E. Brown W. H. Evans Selden Mozart Hall Edward HH. Geamer Geamer Grealey Rocky Moore Eighth Congressional District James L. Bishop Thos. Duffy Twenty-seventh Congressional District Theo. Bacon John Norton Pomeroy Theodore Bacon David D. Field Edward IL. Seamen Mahlon Sands Henry D. Lloyd Wm. J. Hardy George McLean Wm. Dudley Foulke Thomas Duffy Charles E. McBride H. Atwater Frederick Werson G. C. Bragdon George W. Dillaway Leroy S. Groe Alfred Taylor Edward J. Fennel WH. Armsmith James Dann James R. Adams Dewitt Statford Charles J. Jewette F. K. Porter Hickman Crxcrsnati Greeley and Brown Adams and Trumbull Gratztown Adams Or Greeley Seeley Schurz Gilmore Dexter Horace White Horack Watte Tarastos Wermiag Tc Adams Trumbull Davis Creeley Brown Curtin Chas Summer Uratt Brown Cassius M. Clay Prumbull Davis Greele Brown Curtin Chase Julian Casey Territories Curtin Jeave Delaware Towa Chase Mlinois Mississipi Cheeley Main Adama Ilinois Kreeley Goodrich Palmer Tlinois B. Gratz Brown Albert Torbert Gov. Kerner Tfhat J. D. Cox Washington Clay Geo. W. Julian

Method ist Book Concern Faces Fraud Claims Debated

Telegraphic reports from New York outline a dispute over the Methodist Book Concern. A Kilbrett based finding supports Lanahan in alleging fraud in the bindery and mismanagement, with losses amounting to thousands though exact totals uncertain. Porter’s role as paper buyer and commissions cited. Majority dispute claims of pervasive rot, noting near faultless books over six years and cheaper paper purchases under Porter and the manager’s son-in-law.

Methodist Book Concern New York General Conference Kilbrett Lanahan Hoffman J. F. Porter Porter Dr. Goodenough Carleton Harpers

Kerr ruled off track for Congress district mistake

The Indianapolis Commercial says Mr. M C Kerr has been ruled off the track for Congress in this district. This is a mistake. Kerr declines re election against constituents will. If nominated he would likely be acclaimed. Seymour Democrat notes.

Indianapolis M.C. Kerr Congress Kerr Seymour

Browne frames windmill canvass in Indiana race

Radical Indiana Governor candidate Grex Browne argues history repeats in campaigning. He cites Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, noting his campaigns open four or five times, yet windmills stay shut and now the wind is supplied by soldiers of poor quality.

Grex. Browne Indiana Don Quixote Sancho Panza Sancho

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