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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1880
Page
2
The Indianapolis Journal, a Republican state organ, urges extreme measures if a Democratic governor is elected, warning of armed mobs and bloodshed. The piece claims the next Indiana governor will be a Democrat and vows swift suppression of any insurrection, urging Democrats to be ready to act next winter.
The piece rails at carpetbag Republican misdeeds and claims northern Republicans scare black voters with fear of a reestablished slavery. It asserts that white Southerners shed Republican influence to gain peace and low taxes and predicts northern voters will abandon Republicans for Democrats once reforms pass. It also critiques black voters and laments “bloody shirt” fear tactics.
The piece argues that 99 of 100 Democrats oppose a costly registry machine while solid Republicans back it. It warns legislators that a registry law should not favor one party and urges the legislature to avoid constitutional twists. It emphasizes that capable lawmakers differ on amendment interpretations and calls for restraint to prevent partisan manipulation.
Our Our Own Correspondent reports on May Agnes Fleming’s death and a real life London—Long Island romance involving Lord George Drummond. He and his wife live in a shanty, fish for a living, and travel to Scotland as the old lord faces death. The piece surveys electric progress from Siemens to Edison, Blavatsky, and Bulwer, plus Lent and Easter fashions and a brisk view of New York’s summer allure. It also notes religious pranks, sensational whispers, and a torrent of telegraph news about politics, finance, and transport across the era.
Question arises if Blaine wins Indiana electoral votes amid Radical threats of a Democratic Greenback combination ticket. Evansville Republicans mount a concerted effort to prevent a local defeat seen as foreshadowing Vanderburgh County loss next fall. Heriman urged to resign as Congress member to mobilize opposition. Disturbing push to swing Maine like battleground in a presidential year.
The piece argues against first and third constitutional amendments that would raise election costs and require new registries. It mocks extra sessions and registry machines, praising the existing poll list system. It urges voters to refuse amendments on Monday and portrays Manson opposing the amendments to energize Democratic turnout.
Gray leads anti amendment efforts across the state as Democratic township tickets gain support. Posey county expected to deliver a 2500 majority against the first amendment while Harmony township anticipates 300 and the 1st district about 10,000 against it. Citizens rally for turnout next Monday with no more “coming home to vote.”
Our Washington special reports a two day parliamentary tangle over a bill referred between committees and a motion to send it to Ways and Means, with factional opposition preventing a vote. It notes a false rumor about a presidential convention venue, campaign material struggles, and Conkling's looming threat. It praises a House Printing Committee move to cut public printing costs by about 15 percent, targeting McKay as the current large, costly printer tied to radical interests.
Royer's Caruartic Pitts are hailed as the best of all purgatives for family use. The pills are described as purely vegetable, mild yet effective, suitable for children and weakened constitutions, and backed by extensive chemical study and medical practice. A. H. Fretageot & Co. act as agents.
By proper consultation and public expression the First Indiana District Democratic Congressional Committee calls a meeting to organize and set a convention date to nominate a congressional candidate and elect district officers. Members will gather at Col. Charles Denby’s Evansville office at 1 o clock p m on Tuesday April 13 1880. In counties without a member, the County Committee Chairman or proxy will represent them. WM. Swint, Secretary.
The text argues that true education rests on mastering English reading and writing, rapid legible writing, and arithmetic fundamentals. It emphasizes that without these tools, even impressive knowledge or field-specific praise are mere stand-ins or rubbish.
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