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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1878
Page
2
Washington reports Republicans in Congress shore up momentum for a probe into alleged Florida frauds tied to the McLin Dennis confessions, framing the move as necessary oversight amid mounting concern over illegal schemes and political accountability.
The House naval affairs committee exposes widespread government robbery and extravagance from 1869 to 1876. It cites open purchases, inflated prices, and law violations totaling millions, with repairs and rockless orders driving debt while Republicans face scrutiny.
A local political row obsesses readers as Democrats warn Posey county against Republican schemes to win Congress and state offices. Reports cite wasteful spending from 1869 to 1877, praise Democrats, and urge straight tickets. The piece notes conventions, hopeful majorities, and lingering reform tensions in Indiana and nearby states.
Our New York Letter notes Murray Hill's dreaded stench from East River renderers and glue factories, with a weak Board of Health blamed as reforms push forward. It also ponders the Coaching Club excursion to Philadelphia and the fortunes of notable figures like W S O’Brien, John Morrissey, and Charles Morgan, alongside the Brooklyn Bridge controversy and Bible Society milestones.
Special correspondent reports Eastern sentiment growing for greenbacks as a major issue in fall elections. Maine pivots on Governor's renomination amid hard money vs greenback pressures. Debates critique contraction, debt, and taxation. Senator Gordon's speech praised for its clarity and impact, highlighting the era's financial distress and political realignment.
A speaker in Austin warned of fatal consequences from the legislation and urged escape from its effects. As he finished, the crowded galleries emptied, illustrating the issue that drew the people out to hear him.
The New York Sun argues against patriotism and good sense in endorsing reopening the Electoral Commission decision. It contends the Electoral Commission was unconstitutional and void, that Congress cannot authorize such acts, and that fraud justifies revisiting the election. It concludes that rights and liberties require reopening and rectifying the flawed settlement.
The Petro Free Press accuses a fraudulent usurpation of the people’s will under Hayes, praising Senator Conkling’s revelations and recent confessions by those who influenced Florida’s vote, describing the fraud as unholy and alarming to the nation.
The Observer argues the American people cannot long stay in power a party capable of vile and traitorous conspiracy, warning the nation must reject such leadership to preserve the republic.
A guardian figure laments states nullifying votes and questions recognition of a government described as fraudulent and outrageous, reflecting political dispute and contested legitimacy. The terse remark underscores legitimacy debates amid disputed electoral outcomes.
St Joseph Chronicle notes Mr Hayes will not seek re election. If he serves a full term he may perform well. A purse of 500 dollars will be awarded to the fastest trotter at the county fair October 14 to 19. Caleb Cushing remains the sole survivor of the Newburyport Massachusetts company raised for the Mexican War.
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