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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1873
Page
2
An Old Confederate wreath sent to a Union officer during Decoration Day ceremonies in Mobile prompts peace remarks. The exchange praises mutual respect and a future of reconciliation between North and South, citing amnesty and antidotes to bitter memories.
The text notes officers of the Spanish army ready to oppose the Republic and call back the Cortez. It argues military despotism opposes popular freedom and suggests abolishing standing armies is essential in the era.
A political critique argues no sovereign ruler exists in Europe who travels as much as Gen. Grant and questions whether his prolonged absence means he is unnecessary or the administration must suffer. It uses this to comment on the salary increase from 25 000 to 50 000 dollars a year.
John A Trimble of Sillsboro Ohio is compiling a history of the war of 1812 and a memoir of Colonel William A Trimble of the United States Eighth Infantry and Ohio senator during Monroe’s presidency, outlining his military and political service.
Jas. B. Clay, grandson of Henry Clay, forwarded to Regent Bow man for the Ashland Kentucky museum the coat worn by the statesman at the Treaty of Ghent in 1814. It is elegantly wrought and trimmed with gilt and braid. The Boston Globe notes tobacco costs more than bread in Germany, Holland, the U S and England.
Henry Grinnell has spent half a million dollars on Arctic expeditions and remains firm in his belief in the Polar Sea. In London, 863 Minister Schenck’s daughters will preside at the stalls at the forthcoming charity fair.
The piece covers debates over new postal law affecting free newspaper transmission and the Postmaster General’s duty to enforce it, plus a lengthy county court record summary including road petitions, bridge repairs, licenses, and a note on early Indiana settlements and the Saline Road referencing Isaac White and Shawneetown's 1810 founding.
Stewartsville remains active with J W Robb and clerk Josh Stevens handling calico and goods while Demberger and Faul operate a country wagon service. Recent heavy rains hinder plowing as wheat is damaged. Harvest nears and demand for labor grows. Local doctors report light sickness. a fishing trip to the Wabash departs today with expected tired and bored travelers.
Cynthiana June 10 1873 local items report a June 3 wedding for James P. Whiting and Cordelia Lowe by Rev D M Shoemaker. Gen Alfred Wilson visits from Central Illinois. Sam Lewis returns to town. R C Davis touts mare Snipper and Singer Sewing Machine sales. Postmaster warns four cents per four ounces on mailed books, vows to stay in office while Grant is president. Streets flooded. crop prospects favorable for wheat oats barley hay and fruit. Rumor of two brothers planning to move to Salt Lake City to join the Latter Day Saints.
A few weeks after Butler purchased a 300 acre tract near the city at about 1000 dollars per acre, it was seen as a poor investment. The Congressional commission choosing a site for the new Presidential mansion plans to recommend buying the same tract. Carl Schura's wife inherits 170000 from a German uncle. Yes Travel asks if my subscription is paid.
The fifteenth annual Posey County Agricultural Society fair will run September 9 to 12 at the fair grounds in New Harmony Indiana. John Preaus serves as president with W E Thrall as secretary. Gherife's sale listed thereafter.
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