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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1878
Page
2
Citizens are urged to attend the convention tomorrow with aim of a grand demonstration in New Harmony. The message calls for nominating strong men, abiding by majority decisions, and hearing General Manson expose vote-swindling tactics. Townships are asked to organize campaign clubs to secure a 1000 vote majority for Posey on October 8.
The text argues against a Republican circular claiming Democratic extravagance in Congress. It notes Senate and House budgets in 1877, showing Senate costs at 444,791 and House at 504,983, with per-member and committee expenses. It contends expenditures align with party control and deny the circular’s conclusions.
A Indianapolis Journal piece argues Democrats could swell savings if they controlled expenditures. It predicts the Senate in March and warns the House won’t return to Republican habits. It cites Heilman’s jury verdict as a unanimous 12 to 0 “close shave” and mocks those praising such juries.
The Evansville Journal claims strong support for aquib opposing Judge New in Indiana's 4th district. It questions New's alleged loyalty by citing a 1874 event where he trailed 800 votes but won in a Republican district.
Evansville Courier remarks that surviving jurors and friends of the departed will target Heilman before election day. It asserts ex jurors owe it to their honor to oppose Heilman and that the people should uphold the respect due to twelve honest men.
Senator Senatah Brace of Mississippi returns from a European bridal tour and will set up housekeeping in Washington. The move stirs wives of Cabinet officers and other Republicans as a controversial remark surfaces asserting that African Americans are acceptable only if they stay in their places and support the Republican ticket.
The argument claims Mexico could not be conquered quickly, requiring years of fighting and huge costs, while accusing Hagen and Republican leaders of risking American lives and treaty violations to distract the public from alleged fraud in an election.
The Hvansville Journal withholds readers from the party’s enthusiastic and confident outlook, while a local jury’s verdict is stated as better sustained here than the paper admits in Posey County coverage.
Questioning why the Heisman candidate for Congress does not resign his State Senate seat. Suggests he fears defeat by Garvin and aims to influence future Legislature votes on miners’ working conditions and air quality by remaining in office.
In the 6th district the GOP faces a candidate seen as too Grose for Republicans to swallow, labeled with Orth and Heisman tendencies that dampen party enthusiasm.
A reader condemns the Evansville Journal as ignorant and reckless in political matters, claiming the paper forfeits the confidence of many prominent and well informed Democrats.
A. O. Miller the Republican candidate for Auditor of State declines a joint discussion with General Manson citing traps for Republicans. Vanderburgh Democrats named their next county officers and representatives in the Legislature last Saturday. The Democratic Congressional nomination in the State will be completed today by the convention in the Tth district.
A fragmentary sports clash quote suggests a tense moment as Hellman and his riders face pressure from opponents. The lines hint at a decisive push to capitalize on the defense, with potential consequences for the lead or outcome. Further context would clarify the event, opponents, and venue.
Our New York Letter reports a fierce dispute over the Brooklyn Bridge funding. Comptroller Kennedy refuses to issue bonds amid charges of mismanagement and rising costs, while officials warn of a looming debt and possible danger to shipping. Also covered are yellow fever fears, New Orleans testimony, and three actor funerals including Harry Montague.
Our Washington letter reports General Butler's belief in a Hayes bargain with Louisiana interests and notes Sherman Matthews Foster and others as players in politics. It discusses Stanley Matthews, Major Burke, and Mosby accepting office, with Mosby hoped to back Grant and Hayes. Private Ohio letters hint at Democratic gains as yellow fever remains absent locally and relief efforts grow.
Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer from Washington August 26 indicates Indiana Senator McDonald is in the capital on Democratic Congressional Committee business and will stay several days. A brief aside notes Tommy’s eye injury from a band accident.
State Sentinel notes General Manson travels the state delivering note free speeches with fresh vigor. His encyclopedic memory and ready facts on finance debt and tax influence crowds and sway Nationalist leaders to back democratic ideas on greenbacks and bank bills. He is seen as the likely winner as he plans to speak in New Harmony tomorrow meeting a large convention crowd.
Gen Joe Hooker defends his Lookout Mountain actions in a Boston Herald interview from Martha's Vineyard. He accuses Ulysses Grant of drinking and of pursuing a third term, questions Grant’s war judgments, and asserts his own battles were significant with many witnesses remaining to recount the fight.
Special to Indianapolis Sentinel from Madison August 26 Judge New a Congressional candidate in the 4th district clears himself after a Madison Courier charge of treasonable wartime language. Madison Star supports him triumphantly, Democrats jubilant and Radiggia low. He claims the attack boosted his votes and predicts a handsome majority for the district.
The Boston Herald and Syracuse Courier discuss the Republican stance on voting rights for Black and white citizens. They suggest 1876 tactics could return if party leaders back universal voter counting, arguing the white vote should count as well. The quotes warn that enfranchisement without full participation may repeat past outcomes.
The Canton second class consulate offers a $3500 yearly salary while Shanghai practices raise questions about nepotism and governance. Secretary Seward returns to answer grave charges from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. John S. Mosby, famed Confederate guerrilla, secures a Canton posting under the Fraudulent President, drawing Republican ire and claims of opportunism. Evarts is blamed for the appointment.
In Carrizal Mexico a priest built a house with unfinished walls to hide a vault. He stashed about 60,000 in gold and silver in secret holes, then moved to another parish leaving $10 on the floor. An old woman later disclosed the tale provoking swearing.
An explosion at the Miners' Powder Company works in NeGAuney Michigan on August 22 killed four men. The blast wrecked buildings, fences, glass, trees, and a horse. One man was driven into the ground and buried in dirt. Two others were so badly torn they could not fill a bushel basket. The workers were engaged in producing nitroglycerine.
Fort Wayne editorial report: Governor Williams and Judge David S. Gooding arrived in town and spoke at Huntington on Saturday and Auburn this afternoon. They urged Democrats to carry the state ticket by a 10 000 to 20 000 majority and appeared buoyant in spirit.
A fragment from a historical chronicle recalls a Scots prayer: O Lord, make me able to do right, or about right, or at least as near right as the times will permit. The line reflects a cautious plea for moral conduct amid uncertain era changes.
A wedding accorded August 26 1878 at the bride's mother's residence near Poseyville was performed by Reverend William Williams Eng between Mr Stephen L Gatewood and Miss Marian B Gwaltney in a ceremony witnessed by family.
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