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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1871
Page
2
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues Mr. Boutwell could be a formidable 1872 presidential candidate if he aligns with public demands. It credits him with ending the income tax and reducing taxes, noting his service under Grant and willingness to accept the nomination if the people push him.
The document lists six political reforms: one term for the presidency. abolition of Grantism and Tweedism via harsh penalties for bribery and corruption. universal amnesty and restoration of political rights for those involved in the late rebellion. civil service reform to end patronage. revenue reform reducing officer numbers and duties, fixing salaries, removing most internal taxes. and laws to curb blackmail of public clerks for political purposes with swift punishment. Signed W. Y. Sun.
Governor Hamilton of Texas blasts state finances citing a story of an Austin visitor who borrows to cover expenses and then spends lavishly, drawing attention to alleged public money use. He cites startling figures including $6,699,500 spent for beer annually in Cincinnati.
Connecticut Governor Hawley told a Brooklyn audience last Thursday that political rings corrupt legislatures and that buying seats in the U S Senate is already a practice. He said many lawmakers are venal, with one U S Senator allegedly paid 75000, and Pennsylvania’s legislature 70 percent corrupt. He blamed railroad money and log-rolling, predicting rail chiefs will shape America more than English aristocracy.
The piece notes that the Speaker of the House has allotted forty eight committees, with New England receiving twelve, including Ways and Means and Banking and Currency, while New York gets only two chairs. It decries this as protectionist control, previews a proposed six year term for president, and cites regional partisan commentary from New York Sun and Manchester Union.
Proceedings of the December 1871 Posey County Commissioner's Court show multiple road openings and petitions for new routes in Point Robinson Smith and other townships. Licenses granted for groceries. inspectors named for county elections. bridge and culvert spending caps set at fifty dollars. welfare policy addressed with a county policy shift. An auditor's list details various county allowances and expenses. A Memphis Avalanche extrapolation on rapid transcontinental rail progress is included.
A Monday resolution by Mr. Conklin seeks an inquiry into the Hodge defalcation limited to that case while Mr. Trumbull proposes a special committee with broader powers to probe all civil service defalcations and corruption. Schurz Sumner Logan and Wilson back full inquiry, Conklin Morton Frelinghuysen Edmunds resist. The anti Grant faction grows as a clash unfolds in the early session.
The Vernon Democrat outlines Capt W E Thrall as a candidate for County Treasurer, noting his Posey county roots, popular standing, and potential to reflect credit on himself and his party if nominated. It adds he would receive strong support from the Democrat rank and file if chosen.
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