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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1868
Page
2
Delegations from Robb Bethel townships urged to meet in New Harmony on Tuesday morning the 18th at 7 o clock. The Band will start as the Tiyun township delegation joins at Smiths School House. Turn out Democrats for Hendricks and victory.
A Grand Democratic Ratification Meeting for the First District will be held in Princeton on Wednesday August 19 1868. It is announced that Hon Thomas A Hendricks will attend. Citizens urged to turnout for the cause and for our gallant standard bearers in the approaching struggles.
A Lynn township meeting is set for Friday August 28 at Smiths School House to appoint delegates to the Posey county Democratic Convention. TRIBUTE TO GENERAL Blatt praises Frank Blair and Horatio Seymour for gallantry and loyalty with wartime actions and letters of thanks from Lincoln through a late journal note.
In New Orleans on August 12 the Senate adopted the minority report of the Elections Committee affirming the rights of three Democratic Senators from New Orleans Braughan Ogden and Foule to their seats.
Gov Seymour's acceptance letter is published on the first page, praised as a powerful Democratic document. The Louisville Democrat lauds its direct tone, linking it to party strategy, with critique of Congress, Radical opposition, and calls to rally behind Seymour and the Democratic platform. Also included are brief dispatches from Europe on Hungary, Spain, Germany, Russia, and Britain.
Crowpop Over reports that Peter Mater and Richard Richardson visited New Harmony to discuss political issues. After Mater finished his lengthy speech, Richardson had no time to speak and returned home. The incident sparked a clash of quotes between newspapers over accuracy and tone.
A celebrated defense speech in the drama Robert Emmet is praised as superb English prose. W. A. Power stars as the hero, and his careful reading is expected to render the famous oration with marked effect.
Pudge Brack asserts Pennsylvania will yield a 25,000 vote Democratic edge and predicts Indiana could match or exceed that margin, signaling strong party performance.
Governor Smith vetoes the bill authorizing the Legislature to cast Alabama's electoral vote, calling it wrong in principle and dangerous as a Republican precedent. He questions party expediency and notes distrust of colored and white voters. Legislature adjourns to November with no action.
From Georgia Aug 12 the State Convention of Democrats and Conservatives meets tomorrow with delegates arriving for a large gathering. Presidential electors will be appointed as the State Legislature remains in session. Resolutions to adjourn next Monday passed but a prolongation is expected. The state police force bill was defeated today and a bill to organize a special volunteer force will likely be adopted in its place. The tax bill awaits action.
Louisville report notes the Democratic Congressional Convention for the Fifth District nominated Boyd Winchester. Resolutions endorse the party platform and the nominees chosen at the New York National Convention.
A heated Baltimore style ad criticizes Mr. Rogers for his political stance. The writer labels him a bold but misguided polemicist, accusing him of deceit and overconfidence while praising his pluck. The piece hints at ongoing public disputes and a sharp rhetorical clash.
A reader argues with Mr. Rogers in a heated exchange over church influence, accusations of dishonesty, and the role of religion in politics. The writer defends the church, challenges slander, questions Rogers’ creed, and mocks his public letters while urging civility and reconciliation before the upcoming election.
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