20 Sep 1877
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Newspaper
New Castle Mercury
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1877
Page
2
A long Atlantic-era column roasts Southern leaders and Northern Republicans over Hayes policy and Civil War legacies. It condemns Winslow and Moody, mocks Indian policy plans, and derides the Indianapolis Sentinel editor for violent rhetoric against Senator Morton.
Boston marked a historic day with the Army and Navy Monument dedication drawing a 26 000 strong crowd. Gen George B McClellan reviewed the procession as the octagonal base rose 38 feet to a height of 69 feet nine inches bearing a tribute to Union soldiers who fought to preserve the nation and end slavery.
The document claims President McMahon warns France against voting him out, calling himabove the people and forecasting trouble. It notes future complica tions and bloodshed, while contrasting Republican governance with royalist factions. Separately, officials plan immediate rebuilding of Soldier's Orphans Home with $20,000 from insurers and saved funds, and to construct a substantial safe house for children to ensure safety and economy.
The Ohio race centers on who wins state offices with Judge West and R M Bishop as the governor contenders. Both are temperance advocates and differ on silver and greenbacks. Republicans fear Secretary Sherman’s contraction views may push anti contraction Republicans to Democrats, while a Democratic win would rebuke Hayes policy.
The article argues that appetite and passion lead to ruin, with alcohol the prevailing modern danger. It warns strong individuals resist temptations yet risk gradual downfall, and emphasizes sober, virtuous circles, education, and wholesome associations as safeguards for the young against drinking and vice. It also reflects political commentary about the South and national party shifts linking sobriety to civic virtue and reform.
The reception of President Hayes in Louisville Kentucky pleases supporters and Southern Democrats. Prominent figures praise his Southern policy, while old fashioned Republicans doubt their loyalty. The piece argues that Democrat coercion and terror will not easily fade and asserts only two forces can end one party’s grip.
The piece discusses monetary standards, arguing that remonetizing silver could force immediate specie payments and end fears about gold, while criticizing a proposed silver dollar with extra silver as a poor substitute. It notes gold scarcity elevates its value and cautions against replacing the gold standard with a flawed double coin system, then briefly shifts to a local crime note about Lewis Mayers and a stray commentary on a newspaper Mercury and Murphy movement.
A Friday evening event will honor Barton Fairfield and his wife at the residence of Mr and Mrs Calvin Bond, the couple’s parents. Relatives and the couple’s young friends will be in attendance.
Health is generally good in Black Swamps with some illnesses in a few families. G W Maddy’s child is very sick but life remains. John Sheats returns home and will raise corn here next year. Buckwheat is abundant and frost damage minimal. A large wheat crop is anticipated. rains have aided farm work. Edleman finishes a handsome frame residence. Lew Sharp buys 15 acres from James Maddy and builds a new house after marrying Lily Goudy. Matrimony brings many marriages in the neighborhood. More improvements are ongoing and will be detailed later.
Sarah Palin, wife of Joel Palin, died September 14 1877 at Straughn's Station of typhoid fever aged about 37. She had long been an invalid, left husband and three children, the eldest a cripple. Funeral at Macedonia Church, sermon by Rev Betts, burial Hollands cemetery, awaiting resurrection. J M Surra.
An 19th century testimonial advert claims Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills cure consumption cough and colds and digestive ailments. It asserts purifying blood and liver action, urges use in time, and notes Dr Schenck’s Philadelphia office and that medicines are sold by all druggists.
John R Peed of New Castle exposes his imported bull and pedigree at his Henry county farm. Breeders are urged to note the lineage and quality of cattle, as claimed by the owner in this notice of superior stock.
A historical pedigree note lists Lancaster bred entries with August 24 1871 references, tracing lineage from Duke of Oxford and York to Oxferd and other sires. Includes names such as Duchess of Lancaster, Buttercup, Banksia, and Matchem descendants with breeder Edgar Mac grove West Tower Aughton England.
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