Salt tariff critique exposes salt price burden in 1870
The Zigonoier Banner argues the protective tariff taxes bulk salt at 139 percent and sack salt at 85 percent ad valorem, inflating costs for Western consumers. It cites ten English salt cargoes showing duties around 194–200 percent and total costs rising by about 209 percent with freight, blaming American salt manufacturers for gouging prices.
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United States
Treasury
Tynth
England
Liverpool
Bis
Zigonier
Williams for Congressman at Large from Lafautte
The Miami County Sentinel urges Col. John S. Williams of Lafautte as the Democratic choice for Congressman at Large. They praise his veteran Democratic service and clean record, arguing he would gallantly head a contest against his opponent Orth and best other worthy Democrats to fill the bill.
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Lance
John S. Williams
Lafauette
Indiana
Colonel Williams
Orth
Col. Williams
Miami County Sentinel
German Heritage Becomes Campaign Issue in Indiana
The Crawfordsville Journal highlights GOP nominee Orth as German born and German speaking, claiming strength from that element. The Wabash Plain Dealer counters by noting Orth’s 1854 Know Nothing ties and proscriptions against Germans, arguing the issue will not be forgotten.
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Hop
Wabash Plain Dealer
Advertising and politics clash in a Cincinnati merchant’s warning
A stern Cincinnati merchant declares neglect of advertising harmful to business, while a St. Louis Times note accuses Radical officials of poor geography and excessive focus on finances, reflecting tensions between commerce and politics in the era.
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St. Louis Times
Meeting of the Democratic Central Committee First District
The First Congressional District committee met in Evansville to set a date for the district convention and plan the campaign. A. T. Whittlesey was named Chairman and R. C. Kise Secretary with members from Daviess, Gibgon, Knox, Perry, Spencer, and Vanderburgh counties attending. The next district convention to nominate a congressional candidate was fixed for June 20, 1872, at Evansville, with representation based on votes for Norman Eddy as Secretary of State.
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Democratic Central
T. E. Garvin
Evansville
A. T. Whittlesey
R. C. Kise
Daviess County
J. H. O'Neal
Gibgon County
S. M. Barton
Knox County
Perry County
Sidney BR
Hatfield
Spencer County
Calvin Jones
Vanderburgh
Wm. Swint
Warrick County
Spencer
Passy County
A. Leslie
Pike County
Indiana
Evanguiste
Eagg
Norman Eddy
Con
Ventign
Daviess
Messrs
J. W. Laird
Rockport
W. H. Evans
Princeton
Central Committee
A. T. Waitt Lesgy
Ch N. R. C. Kisx
Seo’y
National Decay and Loyalist Rage Tarnishes Public Discourse
A lengthy critique attacks Northern arrogance and loyalty rhetoric after the Civil War. It taunts Harper's Magazine, praises Gen Hancock and Gen Thomas, and condemns Grant and Grant supporters. The piece calls for Westward literary and clerical reform and laments the era’s political filth while urging independent Southern renewal.
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Butler County
Ohio
Denterat
South
Republic
United States
England
Germany
Russia
Grant
Capitol
Washington
Harper
Gen. Lee
Gen. Grant
George H. Thomas
W. T. Sherman
Gen. Hancock
Thomas
Lincoln
Hancock
Christendom
America
New England
State of Indiana Sinking Fund distributions 1872 notice
Auditor Shoemaker announces under the 1871 act that a portion of the sinking fund on hand is apportioned to counties including uncertain amounts, directing county treasurers to draw warrants and outlining optional methods to receive funds and reimburse travel, with notices to follow alphabetically. The note also says no mileage compensation is provided and arrangements exist to save county costs.
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Inprana
Orrick
Indianapolis
Wareeee
Joan C. Shoemaker
Indiana
Office of AudiTor OF State
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
J.C. SacemMaken
Journal of Yeatorday
Shoemaker
State Sentinel
Indiana Patents Issued Week Ending March 19 1872
List of patents issued by the United States Patent Office to Indiana inventors for the week ending March 19 1872. Entries include Fruit Dryer by C Barth Indianapolis Detaching Horses from Carriages by J Summers Kokomo Fire Kindler by S F Watson Richmond Lifting Jack by H Clement Rising Sun Tray Holder by O Fahnestock Indianapolis Tie Lifter by J H Koontz Yorktown Hay Elevator by A B Brown Delphi Lifting Jack by J T Hamilton Greensburg Cultivator by J T W Larrabee Newton Charp by J A Marine Mooresville. Also mentions county treasurer tax meetings in Posey county and remarks about Uncle Joe Booneville Enquirer rumor on Governor race.
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United States Patent Office
Indiana
Messrs
Cox & Cox
Solicitors of Patents
Washington, D. C
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the Register
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NEW Harmony
Ind
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Congress
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Wholegate
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Telegraph
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Republicana
Pendleton
Belmont
Morgan
Groesbeck
Pennsylvania
Grant & Co
Walaly
Lafayette Courier
Morley
Kankakee
Wabash
Tippecanoe
Lafayette
Lime
Forney's Press
Heapiey
Radical
Napeech
Ulysses Grant
Philadelphia
John C. Shoemaker
Atill Baling
Posey
Jon Howers
Register
Boonville Enquirer
Joe
W. B. Willis
New York
Wa. A. Twinn, Sr
Queriff
Common Pleas Court
Posey County
Thomas (. Jaquess
Virgil P. Bozeman
Logan Weatfall
John G. Pullum
Samuel H. Endicott
Belle N. Endicott
Noble S. Endicott
Mount Vernon
Alex
Orunk
Fel
Lichtenberger, Owen & CO
Fisher
James N. Calvin
Posey Common Pleas Court
Egat
John W. Robb
Adm
Hovas Mumford, Jr
Richard Ford
Henry Fitton
John Nelson
Martha Nelson
Povey County
Crunk
Sherif Posey County
Black Hawk Mills
Marra Township
St. Phillip
Wm. Hoffman
Wadesville
Center Township
Cynthiana
Smith Township
Poseyville
Robb Township
Stewartsville
Ralch Township
New Baltimore
Bethy
Wednesdey
Joseph Showers
John R. Hugo
Jell Lichtenberger, Owen & CO
de Bonis
Otis Hinkley, Sr
Marret Edward Homer
Josiah Calvin
Bethel Township
Towit
Edward Homer
Adm.r
William Jolly
David M. Schnee
James Lyon
Stephen Fitzgerald
Lyon & Fitzgerald
New Hannary, Inc
the Royal
F. C. Iglehart
David Waller
New Ha
Reside Royal S
Urance
Harmony
John G. Young
Reese
Thrall & Mumford’s
Aia
Sapr-Dooley
Thrall & Mumford's
Werthat
Ferry’s & Landreth
J. BR. Hugo
J. R. Hugo
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