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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1869
Page
2
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Hon. Wa. E. Nissack has introduced a bill to equalize Civil War bounties for soldiers sailors and marines. The measure sets a monthly bounty of eight dollars and one third for service from April 12 1861 to April 19 1865 with provisions for wounded deaths widows and orphans deductions for prior bounties prize money and other payments and strict eligibility rules. The bill also authorizes treasury certificates payable with interest and transfer rules while imposing penalties on agents who overcharge claimants. The text includes implementation details and procedural timelines.
The Cincinnati Post-Office nomination traces President Grant's plan to appoint Covington resident Thomas N. Foulds as postmaster, a choice critics say favors personal acquaintance over proven service. They note the incumbent C. W. Thomas has performed well, and warn the move may reflect friendship rather than merit.
A column argues advertising pays for individuals and communities by linking buyers and sellers, reducing costs, and supporting newspapers. It claims ads help merchants avoid losses, promote inventions, and aid local commerce, noting newspapers are essential for public awareness and economic vitality. It cites examples of sales, inventions, and the broad value of advertising across towns and markets.
The official list shows Indiana representatives assigned to key panels. Names include Kerr handling Judiciary and Civil Service Reorganization, Julian chairing Public Lands, and others such as Reedman in Indian Affairs and Williams in District of Columbia and War Expenditures. Speaker Buainz assigns members to Appropriations, Foreign Affairs, Banking, and Military Affairs among multiple panels.
The Senate debated adjournment on April 6 and Georgia reconstruction. Sumner and Anthony sparred over Georgia and Virginia, while Fessenden argued adjournment impossible before Georgia and Indian matters. Thurman opposed Tenure of Office Act repeal report. Hoost introduced a bill banning secret gold purchases as Ways and Means handles debt interest.
The Ways and Means Committee reported back and discharged a bill. A similar 1868 bill is noted. A joint resolution postponing the Texas election went to the Reconstruction Committee. A resolution directs Ways and Means to consider revising and enforcing a direct tax on the late rebel States.
A Cincinnati Enquirer piece recounts Blair family views on President Grant's removal of Frank Blair from the Pacific Railroad Commissioner post. The elder Blair laments the method, noting prior warning of resignation and alleging petty motives behind appointments such as Isaac N. Morris and Longstreet. The columnist cites broader questions of Grant's temperament and wartime actions.
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