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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1868
Page
2
A mass meeting today calls all Democrats to attend. At 10 o clock a Seymour and Blair pole will be raised at Main and Church, and at 1 o clock Col J M Creas and other speakers address voters in the grove by the Working-men's Institute.
A Democratic mass meeting is planned in Blairsville on the 8th with 2 Seymour and Buazepole to be raised. Speakers will address the public and the Evansville Silver Band will perform. Preparations promise solid entertainment for attendees.
The Democracy of the First Congressional District endorses Hon. Wm. E. Nissack for another term. His term is praised for party principles and abilities, making him a leading figure in the minority in the House. Voters favor his continued service with a likely larger majority, Posey leading the ticket with a three hundred vote Democratic edge.
The Cleveland Leader argues Ohio’s 187 last fall Republican majority could flip with a single vote change in each ward and township. It accuses backers of fear and urges Republicans to consider their continued wilderness status while praising past General Frank P. Blair and criticizing those who stayed home selling shoddy goods.
A public gathering last Saturday heard Republican candidates General Wearon and Colonel McCoy, with an unannounced Col. Cumsncx, for Lieutenant Governor. The crowd expected Judge Nissack but he did not appear. The report criticizes Gen Watch and Col McCoy, recounts attacks on Gov. Srymoor, and cites Wartime telegrams defending Horatio Seymour and Lincoln era endorsements.
Telegraph from Harrisburg reports Governor Seymour urged rapid troop deployment to defend Pennsylvania amid ongoing battles. Secretary of War declined requests for additional garrisons near New York. The piece closes with a theatre notice for Pagl Pry tonight.
The Democratic Convention at the Fairgrounds near Evansville on the 23d drew the largest attendance in the district with delegates from every county. W. E. Nistack won the congressional nomination on the fourth ballot, while Morris Johnson was acclaimed for judge and M. W. Pearse for prosecuting attorney. Evening rallies featured Bayess W. Hanna amid widespread optimism for a October State-ticket victory. Vanderburgh County expected a 300 majority for Nipua ck, reflecting a jubilant mood and strong press support from multiple district papers.
Senator Hendricks arrived from Washington to a imposing reception marking the start of Indiana’s 1868 campaign. A national salute and torch light procession accompanied his escort to Court House Square where Hon. J. H. McDonald welcomed him and Hendricks delivered a lengthy speech denouncing Republican policy and pledging peace and prosperity under Democratic rule.
Mr Vallandigham writes from the East that elections within a year show the Democracy near an electoral majority for Seymour and Blair. He cites observed momentum in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware and urges combined planning to secure victory. He notes cautious yet strong Democratic sentiment among masses and critiques the Edmunds Bill as risking civil conflict.
A compilation of quotes from Andrew Jackson Henry Cray and U S Grant on policy and liberty contrasts with editorial commentary from the Cincinnati Enquirer. It criticizes the Edmunds bill and Radical counting of Southern votes, arguing that majorities achieved by force cannot stand. The piece reflects partisan tensions and appeals to free citizen governance.
The New York correspondent notes Frank Blair's letter accepting the Tammany vice presidential nomination is widely read in Louisville. Many Democrats print it in handbill form to circulate it as a prominent document. The Broadhead letter is considered a strong complement, and enthusiasm runs high among the foaming foes.
Two named performers present elaborate dances at a city theatre tonight. The program features Miss Neue Suite and Lirrris Juni with stylish routines and music enhancing the stage show.
A reader confronts Mr. Mitchell over vestry approval of the right of way to the German Graveyard. The letter defends Harmony Society actions, asserts no quarrel with the Episcopal Church, and accuses Mitchell of misrepresentation. A note closes with goodbyes to Mitchell.
The Mayville Eagle quotes praise for Horatio Seymour as a Democrat and Union man of conservative prudence and experience. It laments perceived neglect of virtues in the Executive Mansion and asserts support for Seymour as fitting national leadership under divine blessing. Advertisements note local ads in the issue.
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