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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1876
Page
2
A political notice names Isaac D P Gray of Randolph County as candidate for Lieutenant-Governor. The short item lists his county and official title in a formal precinct notice.
The St Louis convention endorses nominees Tinden and Hendricks, praising their honesty and disciplined leadership. The speakers urge voters from all parties to back these authors of the platform, arguing for purification of administration, equal justice, fiscal restraint, and national prosperity under their guidance.
Secretary of War Don Cameron and the President instruct General Sherman to hold forces not in active combat in readiness to move to any Southern point for potential aid in securing order and a peaceful election. The administration plans to provoke disturbances as the election nears. Dan Voorhees delivered a strong Tilden Reform speech in Port Haute Indiana last Saturday night.
The piece defends William M. Tweed era figure Samuel J. Tilden as a pro‑Union Democrat and war supporter, detailing his wartime actions and speeches while opposing the 1864 peace plank. It argues that attempts to weaponize his war record are unfounded and urges readers to weigh the broader political questions ahead of the electoral college contest. It also notes the joint rule for counting Electoral votes and warns that army‑backed Southern states could trigger a House decision, with Tilden envisioned as potential president.
A list of suggested names is presented for reform-minded citizens who seek change within the system. It includes Ames Adelbert and Ames Oakes among many others. the plea emphasizes discreet advocacy and references to figures like Tweed and various political actors, urging readers to advertise in The Register.
A compilation of 1871 and 1874 Times extracts praising Samuel J. Tilden and denouncing William M. Tweed, noting Tilden's influence, alleged graft, and his standing within the Democratic Party, with editorial asides on Tilden’s character and potential gubernatorial candidacy.
The closing push by Republicans in Congress to portray Gov. Tilden as a sham reformer ends in ignominious failure. His career stands too visible and his record too clear to be humbugged, preserving his reputational standing amid partisan attacks.
Centennial observer notes Brazil’s exhibits in Machinery Hall and the Main Building. It highlights the imperial silk industry from Rio Janeiro, including silkworms, cocoons, and the reel process, plus insect jewelled brooches and birds. It contrasts Brazilian mastery with Palestine bazaar vendors and foreign visitors preparing for September crowds.
General Kilpatrick tells Governor Hayes that a six county tour fills him with fear of Harrison's defeat. The article hints at the political currency of a "Bloody Shirt" and calls for aid from a corruption fund. It suggests reform if Tilden and Hendricks win, with honest men replacing officials and expenses cut.
The passage portrays Senator Morton as a staunch defender of Hayes and Wheeler, denouncing Democratic platforms as demagoguery while claiming the opposite about official morals. It implies the danger of letting the government stay under a party that tolerates this “infamous” leader.
The New York Times in 1871 urged voters in the Eighteenth Assembly District to elect Samuel J. Tilden to the Legislature. It called him a gallant, conscientious foe to corruption and urged Republicans to vote for him, noting he was an honest Democrat seeking reform.
Hvansville Journal mocks the adjournment of Congress and the Democratic House, suggesting public thieves and the Republican party breathe easier. It accuses the Journal of translating hostile language while noting Hayes’s supporters urge him to fund the Indiana campaign to boost the bloody shirt cause.
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