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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1872
Page
2
W A Ledger urges Democrats to organize locally across precincts towns and counties. He calls for early primary meetings to unite the party, select capable leaders and candidates, and mobilize for a decisive national campaign against a Radical opposition he portrays as corrupt. He emphasizes unity, participation, and sacrifice for victory.
Honry Cuay expressed surprise and sadness upon learning a Supreme Court Judge from his political circle attended a political meeting. He warned such conduct risks judges being appointed to secure partisan decisions in contemporary times.
The State Sentinel reviews national finances from a New York World correspondent arguing Secretary Boutwell’s debt reduction claims are shams. It cites 1868 to 1871 figures showing only a 39.7 million decline in principal, while interest drop is 5 million, accusing the Grant administration of masking theft and fraud in federal finances and calling for a political change to expose corruption since March 4, 1861.
Proceedings of Posey County Commissioners Court March Term 1872 list petitions for new roads in Marrs Black Point and Robinson townships, viewership appointments, a public highway declaration, a proposed Black River bridge and bids process, alley vacation in New Harmony, railroad tax petition denial, and orders to open or modify several roads. Named officials Stinson Cox Moses Endicott Andrew Kek and numerous signers and viewers are recorded.
A state election returns an Administration majority, signaling continued support for Grant and fueling calls for national party unity. The piece notes Republican strength, aims of the Cincinnati and Philadelphia Conventions, and a push for an honest administration amid fiscal reform themes.
A Terre Haute contact describes Judge Davis of Illinois as a principled nonpolitician with Whig roots and strong federalism, noting his age about 56, farm residence near Bloomington, and role as a Supreme Court judge. The piece contrasts his image with current Washington fashions and cites editorials from New Albany, Louisville Commercial, and Louisville Ledger.
Notice reminds readers that all printing is executed at the ReeisTER office on reasonable terms with a style unmatched in Posey county. It contrasts senators Clay Calhoun Benton Webster Ewing Silas Wright Douglas Harlan Nye Clayton Caldwell Cameron Brownlow Morton with a remark about dropping from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Poetic fragment describes an ascent of the spirit through night to enter glory. The imagery speaks of fountains and bright mansions, implying eternal rest and peace beyond mortal life. No concrete events, names, dates, or places are given in the readable text.
One-fourth of the purchase money cash down. On the balance, a credit of six and twelve months will be given, the purchaser to give notes of equal amount with approved freehold security. Waiving relief laws. Gale to commence at 2 o'clock P M. David M Schnee, Administrator. Marl6 4t
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