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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1872
Page
2
A Cincinnati dispatch reports a New York Grant meeting that failed to impress, with bitter rhetoric against opponents and undue praise for Grant. It notes heavy involvement from bank clerks, an undisguised pro Grant stance, weak speeches, and criticisms of procedural missteps and lack of authentic local backing.
The eloquent German patriot Hecker addressed Chicago Germans urging unity for a free government. He warned the republic’s ship of state risks ruin if steered wrongly and called for a May Cincinnati assembly of trusted men to vindicate liberty.
A Burlington Gazette excerpt of a Switzerland dated February 27 1872 letter by J W Grimes criticizes Republicans for Reconstruction failures opposition to civil war legacies and tariff policies. Grimes predicts Democratic chances if nominations avoid war issue traps but argues Republicans are weakened by corruption and policy missteps. He closes stating his opinion on Democratic financial issues.
The Liberal Movement grows from broad popular support as Republicans seek to restore economy, honesty, and constitutional supremacy. It challenges Grant’s administration, unites the party in Cincinnati, and calls for reform through a strong, united army of the people led by Wisely chosen leaders. Fred Douglass’s stance is denounced for denying state rights while praising federal power, urging Black communities to favor national over state authority. The Nation notes the New York Liberal Republican meeting’s high turnout and forceful speeches by Trumbull and Schurz.
Off the Atchison Daily Patriot notes about 50 000 civilians holding office across departments, with 30 950 postmasters in one area and 17 000 for the Treasury four years ago. It argues reform is blocked by the bread and butter brigade led by the President, amid political squabbles and various quotes on cundurango and reform movements. The item weaves in other scattered political remarks and local notices.
List of patents granted by the U S Patent Office to Indiana inventors dated April 16 1872. Saw Mill by John J Reinhart and William Houghton of Loogootee Bedstead Fastening by James R Finley and Lewis Martin of Delphi Sewing Machine by James Gordon and William E Kinert of Bluffton Lifting Jack by John L Bodge of La Porte.
A law grants every Union officer and soldier who served over 90 days the right to settle on public lands under the Homestead law. Their war service may count toward the required five years, with one year residence needed on land and a six month grace period before residence begins. Disabled servicemen and widows or minor children may also qualify. A settlement may be located by an agent if the person cannot settle personally. The Columbus correspondent notes Ohio’s precarious finances under Kindical rule, predicting a Treasury deficiency of over six hundred thousand dollars and suggesting raids on school funds or the soldiers relief fund. Additional commentary criticizes Grant’s civil service reform stance and political endorsements in the press.
Sale begins at 1 PM with credit on all sums over three dollars given on note with approved security waiving relief laws. Three dollars and under to be paid in cash. Court order indicates Edward Homer is administrator.
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