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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1869
Page
2
The article discusses a shift in political questions from slavery to tariff policy. It predicts battles between major parties over free trade and protective tariffs, citing East West North South unity and public taxation concerns. It critiques Grant era patronage and praises reform signals from the Democratic stance.
The legislature considers buying the late Dr David Dale Owens geological and mineralogical cabinet for the state. A $20,000 appropriation is proposed to purchase and ship the collection to Indianapolis under governor supervision. The plan includes appointing a state examiner to negotiate terms and custody. Explanations were read. resolutions adopted, with Senate amendment referral to Finance.
Washington correspondent reports a House contingent fund draft list for summer work including 10000 for Ways and Means 8500 for Elections 3000 for Judiciary 2000 for shipbuilding inquiry 3000 for Foreign Affairs 3000 for Census and Retrenchment totaling 28000 with 7000 remaining. Criticizes retrenchment and calls for end of Radical rule saying taxes rise from such expenditures.
By an act of the General Assembly vendors of patent rights must file authenticated letters patent and an affidavit of genuineness with the County Clerk before selling in any county. Violations carry a fine up to 1000 dollars or up to six months in jail and damages to injured parties. The act has been in force since April 22.
The New York Sun denounces General Grant’s appointments as rewards for gifts, decries Borie as unfit and criticizes congressional travel at public expense. It highlights comments from The Chicago Republican and The New York Times while urging accountability and reform.
A satirical piece on various forms of newspaper patronage contrasts paying subscribers with those who dodge payments and misuse papers. It notes a new General Assembly act setting juror daily fees at $2 and mileage at 4 cents per mile, with Justice Courts juror fees at 75 cents per day, effective April 20.
The Senate records show concurrence on printing 10 000 copies for supervisors and House amendments to the Soldiers Home bill. A $20 000 appropriation for Dr Owen's geological cabinet was referred to Finance after changes. Bills for 1869 appropriations and life insurance company regulation advance, while real estate tax lien provisions draw debate. A Morgan Raid bill report is rejected after prior question pressure with casting vote by the Lt Governor.
House passes a bill limiting court allowances and county treasurer drafts while the Senate adopts a resolution allowing Soldiers' Home inmates to transfer to the National Home with consent. Other actions include a failed Supreme Court index bill and a delayed Fifteenth Amendment vote. Gen Grant is humorously misdescribed as a battle scarred veteran. Prof E P Cox named state geologist settles in Indianapolis with a large collection. The national debt figures are cited in a New York Herald question section.
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