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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1880
Page
2
The piece argues Democrats should focus on defeating Republican ideas of Aristocracy Centralism and monopoly, noting that Republican leaders rallied support for Garfield regardless of his past. It claims future campaigns must strike at Radicalism and its influence of big money before 1882, citing 1876 and 1880 elections as proof.
The passage denounces rich supporters who profited under Grants era and urges a broad funding response. It names contributors such as BeLKNaAP Roz Eson Kettoae Dor sEY SPENCER CHAMBERLAIN PATTER son and AMES and accuses whisky ring leaders of owing profits to Grant. It frames a nationwide mendicant appeal.
A plan to adjust a dozen member apportionment would strip the district of about 3375 votes unless Dubois county is added. Dubois with 3375 votes would complete the northeast corner, and it typically yields a Democratic majority near 1600, signaling Republican preparedness for the worst.
The writer condemns current chatter about Grant and urges him to earn a living. He favors restoring the presidential salary to $25,000, arguing that better men maintained dignity on that sum and requesting a return to old-time simplicity in public affairs.
The text argues that appointing Larcent as secretary of the navy would not restore Pacific coast Republican fortunes, recalling California’s 1877 repudiation. It notes efforts to reorganize the New York Democratic Party on a popular basis, removing old party machinery and foolishness.
James C. Froop, a Democrat with substantial wealth, runs for United States Senator in California amid conservative Republican leadership in the Legislature. Wealthy Democratic factions on the Pacific coast push to reshape Republican officeholders. Rumors swirl about cabinet placements and race-related political organizing, including inquiries about Brn Burien.
Washington reports indicate President elect Garfield may select a Pacific coast figure for the cabinet. Aaron O. Sargent is named as a potential Navy secretary, with James F. Wilson of Iowa urged for Interior. Both are described as sharp and self serving, aligned with a political moral outlook.
Telegraphed dispatches from around the world note John Kelly's removal from office in New York City and Ben Harrison as a leading U.S. Senate contender. Reports cover Grant’s health, yellow fever in Guayaquil, cholera deaths in Virginia, and a Cuban conspiracy. Also listed are volcanic activity near Pike's Peak, a Galveston lighthouse plan, rail accidents, and Panama Canal fundraising.
A caustic anti Grant column reprints Jim Fiske’s jab about Grant being “a regular d-d hog” and argues he profited from war, accepted gifts, and sought a third term. It notes funds raised to support him, and lists imagined high offices he might hold, concluding with British sailors mourning fogging rights.
Special to the Register from Washington December 9 1880 discusses Congress debate over counting electoral votes and public business priorities. It notes the retirement of army officers under Hayes and potential West Point commandant General Howard, plus inauguration lodging, refunding bill prospects, and census fueled reapportionment. McKay remarks on Republican obstruction to Democratic measures.
Washination December 13 A House bill by Rep McCord Iowa proposes a constitutional amendment to reshape elections for president vice president and state and county officers. It binds states to 500 voter precincts and creates free eight month schooling open to all ages five to twenty one, with no sectarian funding and voting rights tied to literacy. Congress could enforce and exclude noncompliant states.
A train of emigrants wandered in an Oregon desert for days thirty years ago, later claiming a gold nugget field in view while starving. A grizzled man, seeking nuggets since 1850, vows to keep at it until death. Royal servants enjoy generous pensions under Queen Victoria. A Salt Lake barroom gunfire ends with one bullet on the floor and another toward the ceiling. Palermo forms a committee for a grand 1882 Bicentennial celebration of the Sicilian Vespers.
The Italian Government plans a new 9000 ton ironclad to be built in the royal navy yard at Venice. A separate cheerful sign on a road near Montreal reads honey bought in exchange for cafina.
For sale the following houses and lots in Harmony Indiana One building site on Main Street with mature shade trees fruit trees evergreens and a view of a building lot measures 138 feet by 44 rods totaling about 3 acres A two story frame house sits on a corner lot near Main Street recently painted and shingled with a good well cistern summer kitchen fruit and shade trees One story corner house newly painted and shingled four rooms good cistern and air fences
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