Political letter from New Harmony observer urges reform
Correspondent from Woopvile Louisiana writes passionately on politics and justice, warning of misuse of federal force, corrupt leaders, and declining state fortunes. He compares Louisiana to New Orleans, calls for redress and restraint, and rails against Kellogg faction oppression. OBSERVER.
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Texas and Pacific
Shreveport
Monroe
Louisiana
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United States
Kellogg
New Orleans
New York
Our Republic
Judas Iscariot
Wedding Worries and Public Praise in Evansville
A torn note from a Literary Society room sparks talk on weddings and social anxiety, warning against cynicism while praising婚 Judge Niblack is lauded by Evansville Journal for sixteen years of service in Indiana's First District, noting his wartime service, integrity, and lack of corruption and predicting higher honors ahead.
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Evansville
Judge Niptack
Wm. E. Niblack
Judge Niblack
Indiana
Congress
William E. Niblack
Washington City
Vincennes
Rail Road Elections Postponed Amid Taxpayer Discontent
A Harmony township tax payer denounces the county’s election postponement as a misuse of public funds. He claims the county spent about fifty dollars on auditor and sheriff fees and advertising to lure farmers to vote, only to learn the county commissioners revoked the election order. He accuses the Auditor and a young lawyer of profiting from the delay and warns the motion could threaten needed funding.
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Epirok Register
Harmony Township
Civil Rights Bill Provokes Racial Tensions
The piece notes ongoing white and black tensions linked to the Civil Rights Bill. It echoes a New York Herald view that the bill tends to provoke social prejudices and that special legislation is unlikely to yield lasting good, predicting continued friction as Congress debates the measure.
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Congress
The
New York Herald
Main Points of the Liquor Law in County Rules
The notice outlines licensing procedures for selling intoxicating liquors. Applicants must publish notice 20 days before a Board meeting, post a $2,000 bond, and pay $100 for full liquor permits or $50 for wine and beer. Saloons must close 11 PM to 5 AM, minors misrepresenting age may be fined, public drunkenness is a misdemeanor, and saloon keepers are liable for damages. Licenses must be sought at the June term. eight weeks with no liquor law follow. All license fees fund county school land.
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Board of Commissioners
Fivery
Commissioner's Court
Vincennes Sun
Autograph Scene With Senate Messenger Boy
A Senate aide seeks autographs as the final break nears. Matt H Carpenter, Attorney at Law, signs the book while leaning on his desk in a quick, signature moment.
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Senate
Mr. Carpenter
We can save 45 million by reforming army and navy
In this 1870s perspective from the Cin. Enquirer, the author argues Congress should cut military funding. The piece claims the army on the frontier is ineffective against Indians and should be drawn from western states, with reduced costs from 28 million to 5 million. It attacks the navy as wasteful, citing ships built but kept in dry dock.
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Congress
Germany
Ireland
Europe
Canada
Mexico
Navy
Thomas H. Benton
Naval Service
Secretary of the Navy
Friends of the Grant Administration
Army
South
Cin, Enquirer
Wabash river dam project linked to funds boost
The Evansville Courier notes Congressman Niblack pushed for Ohio river and Wabash improvements. A New Harmony petition sought a dam across the Wabash chute, needing about 13,000 more dollars of a 25,000 total. Gen. Humphreys indicated river and harbor funds would cover 40,000 for the work, a morale boost for New Harmony and Wabash navigators.
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Evansville
Wm. E. Merrill
Gen. Humphreys
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