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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1868
Page
2
A New York Tribune editorial on Gen Grant argues against the notion of statesmanship, claiming he seeks no policy against the people's will. It asserts his role will be to sign bills from Congress, calling this mere clericalism a form of celebrated statesmanship opposed by Greeley.
The St Louis Republican notes a decade of rising demand for Democratic papers signaling a political revolution not driven by passion but by principle. It argues Republicans lose ground as debt, taxation, and constitutional overreach erode support. Hancock or Hendricks emerge as likely nominees with possible Pence or others discussed by a Louisville Courier correspondent. The Evansville Courier adds that Indiana wool receipts are large with prices around 28-30 cents unwashed and 38-42 cents washed as markets expect prices to fall due to ample national yield.
The World cites a North Carolina dinner where three ex governors and ex-justice sat with other dignitaries, yet the only person able to vote or hold office was the Black waiter who had served in the Confederate army, illustrating alleged oppression under Reconstruction.
An anecdote tells of former President Buchanan clearing a man of homicide and declining any payment. He advised the client to leave town with the money, restart life, stop drinking, and attend church as the best tribute. The man later returned, repentant and prosperous, to thank the old lawyer.
A Butler Alabama Herald clipping notes strong corn prospects in the Wahalak bottoms with crops clean and in good condition. Cotton is described as looking well and growing rapidly. The piece also cites a skeptical critic of Grant and mentions a German settlement in South Carolina aiding freedmen by discouraging resistance to whites.
In New Harmony, a recently completed dwelling in the Company’s Enlargement area burned, valued at about $500 and owned by James McFadin of Farmersville. The blaze is believed caused by a cigar or bachelor pipe. Plus notes on Patterson and Werts robbery trial, Hendricks’ political standing, Traverse Jury for Common Pleas Court, and Posey County taxables for 1868.
A New York paper lauds a neo phytic dramatist, likely Mr. Austin Daly, for breaking the unities and old playbook. The prose defends his dynamic staging, bold rhetoric, and rejection of sentimentality, while noting possible July holiday influence on the spirited critique.
The article notes Democrats gaining strongly in Indiana with potential to win by about 15,000 in November if gains continue. It explains Radicals forecast the state as doubtful and that a shift of roughly 3,630 votes across districts could give Democrats control of both Senate and House.
The Henderson County Plaindealer editor fell for a neat sales ploy when an original poem praising Ulysses S Grant was published. The Democratic Spectator later circulated the same poem and highlighted the first letters of each line to spell Hurrah for Penleton.
The San Francisco Examiner reports California Oregon and Nevada may act down as sure for the Democratic candidate in November with California expected to deliver a 20000 vote majority.
William Cullen Bryant now contributes sparingly to the New York Evening Post while Professor Lewis, formerly of Troy University, supplies many leaders.
A one cent per box tax on matches collected last year produced revenue of about $1,500,000 for the government. The figure reflects the tax's substantial contribution to public funds and underscores its fiscal impact.
Congress debated a joint resolution barring certain seceded states from electoral votes unless they reestablished state governments under federal law since 1865. Key figures warned of potential rebellion if the count excluded Arkansas and Florida. Other actions included Florida seat for Hamilton, Russian America treaty funding, Alaska sale talks, and ongoing fiscal measures.
Florida notes Gov. Reed received the surrender of the State Government from Gov. Walker under Gen. Meade order. Military government ceases. sub-district commanders must avoid interfering with civil law. No state or county appointments yet. old officers to hold over until Reed appoints and Legislature confirms on the 7th.
From Washington on July 1 the War Department released General Order No 33. Brevet Major General Irwin McDowell is relieved from the Fourth Military District and must report at once. Brevet Major General Alvan C. Gillem is assigned to command the district. The Fourth Military District covers Mississippi and Arkansas, per General Grant's directive.
Real estate transfers listed include Wm J Lowry to Welborn & Sullivan Lot 1 in Lowry Larkins Enlargement Mt Vernon. Wm Loyden administrator to Elizabeth McClanahan 4 of Lot 84 Owens Enlargement Mt Vernon. George W Thomas et al to John Holloman part E 4 N W 14 6 V4 CTOs totaling 500. George W Thomas et al to Wm McDaniel 25 by 35 feet off Lot 2 from Grafton. John Schisley to Wm Lowden 62 100 acre on west Mt Vernon valued 1000. Jesse Thrailkill to John Given Lots 18 and 14 in Duclos Enlargement New Harmony. John T Moorhead to Ab Boren 8 S E N E fractional 18 4 acres 150.00. additional entries 2000 and 400 00 and 600 00. F A Peytroost Recorder PC.
A rector denounces a forged real estate transfer involving St. Stephen's Church, New Harmony, and criticizes E. J. Rogers for bypassing the Vestry. The letter accuses Rogers of secrecy, calls the act a potential legal swindle, and defends the Vestry and church’s integrity.
The troply loil chief of police in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and committed for trial on a charge of forgery.
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