Polk Praises Unity in Victory From 1844 Speech
The Nashville speech by James K. Polk, then president elect, commends the common principles that won the late election. He urges respect for minority rights, warns against exultation over opponents' defeat, and pledges to govern for all citizens of the United States. The Evansville Courier notes the comparison with colleagues Morton Hendricks.
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Statesman
Nashville
James K. PaLk
A. C. P. Nicholson
Committee of Reception
Mr. Polk
Ple
Democratic Party
United States
Senatorial contest in Indiana sparks debate on Morton and Hendricks
In a New Harmony Register exchange, writers discuss Indiana politics with critiques of Senator Morton and the possible successor as the Radical Legislature selects a Morton associate. The letters question leadership, moral character, and the influence of aspirants amid a charged partisan backdrop.
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Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Senate
United States
Morton
Andricks
National Senate
Democratic Party
Oliver P. Morton
Wambark
Posey County Agricultural Society Holds 1868 Meeting
Posey County Agricultural Society held its regular annual meeting on December 5 1868. President E T Cox presided read last minutes and heard reports from Treasurer Secretary General Superintendent and Treasuries. Officers for the coming year were elected including Edward T Cox president J D Owen VP A E Fretageot treasurer F D Bolton secretary L A Burke general superintendent J R Hugo marshal and trustees V C Duclos O Hinkley Jr Burt Wilkerson. Committees were named and the president address and proceedings ordered published in the New Harmony Register.
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Posey County Agricultural Society
E. T. Cox
Edward T. Cox
J. D. Owen
A. E. Fretageot
F. D. Bolton
L. A. Burke
Matshal
J. R. Hugo
V. C. Duclos
O. Hinkley, Jr
Burt. Wilkerson
J. Cooper, Jr
J. J. Richards
W. E. Thrall
C. W. Slater
A. H. Frotageot
J. Preaus
New Harmony Register
F. D. Boron
Tax Rates for 1868 California County Treasurer Statement
The 1868 tax duplicate is now with the County Treasurer. It lists state levies including a state tax of 20 cents per $100 valuation and 60 cents per poll, school tax at 16 cents per $100 valuation and 50 cents per poll, sinking fund at 20 cents per $100 valuation, and county township levies with varied poll and per-100 valuation rates. Special school taxes apply in Black and Center townships, with amounts per $100 valuation and poll, plus city and dog taxes.
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Black
Point
Robinson
Bethel
Cantor
Harmony
Robb
Marrs
Lynn
Smith
Black Township
Center Township
Lynn Township
Robb Township
Marre
City of
Mt. Vernon
Moonlight Kiss Ends With Editor Scorn
A Western newspaper anecdote recalls a moonlit kiss at a cottage door. One man’s whispered tale of devotion ends when the woman scornfully asks if he plans to marry an editor, delivering a sharp rebuke and a quick retreat.
From The Round Table on Grant Presidency Prospects
The Round Table argues Grant will be the strongest American leader with broad support and capable to govern. It praises his independence from extremes, predicts a conservative administration, and notes Democratic vitality in New York balancing radicals. Also hints at patronage pressures from journalists and papers.
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Round Table
General Grant
America
Grant
Republican Party
Democratic Organization
New York
Vickaburg
Richmond
New York City
Radical plans to secure two thirds in Congress
The article contends radicals seek a two thirds majority in the next Congress by contesting Northern Democratic seats and excluding Southern representatives. It cites Gen Butler on using intimidation and purchase to influence elections and argues such pretexts would justify disenfranchisement. It urges Democrats to collect evidence of radical abuses and resist expulsions.
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Butler
South
Congress
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Rhode Island
Seymour
Gen. Butler
United States
New England
Hudson
Potomac
Trenton Daily True American
Wealthy bishop congratulates poor priest in parish
A historic vignette describes a wealthy bishop praising a poor priest. The priest responds that the air would be good enough to live on, highlighting humor and religious hierarchy within the parish.
Senate Debates on Freedman's Bureau and Copper Duties
Congressional session reports a Senate move to extend Freedman Bureau relief, a vote on copper ore duties set with rates, Oregon misgivings over impeachment and tenure acts, and a resolution urging Oregon senators to resign. Debate over paper from Oregon Legislature precedes further measures. Adjourned.
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Washmaton
Senate
Pomeroy
Freedman’s Bureau
Ferry
Peet
Oregon
House
Washburne
Illinoisa
Assembly of
Congress
Illinois
Williams
Wood
Garfield
Mesars
Corbett
Supreme Court
United States Senate
Woods
Yeas
Butler
Massachusetts
Judiciary Committee
Butler to Carry Pistol to Washington Exchange
A Vincennes Sun item muses on General Butler bringing his pistol to Washington and questions who will supply spoons for his coffee in the exchange. The column jokes he should provide his own spoons or be ready to furnish them himself.
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New Harmony Register
Barror
Maud
Stich
w.Gen. Butler
Washington
Vincennes Sun
Ten Newspapers Paid In Advance Convince Jury
A courtroom exchange questions a witness about the defendant's honesty and intelligence. The juror answers that the defendant is seen as trustworthy because he subscribes to ten newspapers and pays in advance, leading to a verdict for the defendant.
Where do we go when we die debated by ministers
In this state certain peripatetic ministers discuss the question of the afterlife. A French observer notes the tug of opinion as clergy remain undecided between heaven, hell, or other realms. The exchange hints at broader religious uncertainty among itinerant preachers.
Faith and virtue guide a steadfast personal creed
A compact reflection extols faith as the beat of life, calling honesty the best policy and temperance the dens physic, while asserting clear conscience as the path to a good life and a sound philosophy.
Who is Wise Who Is Mighty Who Is Rich
Fragmentary maxims on wisdom strength wealth and honor appear compiled as a teachable virtue list. The text suggests that wisdom lies in teachability, strength in self mastery, wealth in contentment, and honor in honoring others with a concise moral cadence.
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Creas
Fragmentary line hints at Adams, Paradies family ties
A damaged fragment mentions Paradies as a home to Adam and a gap among his descendants, implying family connections and unresolved lineage amid unclear text.
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Adam
Paradies
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