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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1878
Page
2
Indiana Governor James D Williams proclaims a national day of thanksgiving and prayer on the 28th of November 1878. He urges praise to Almighty God and charitable aid to the poor and distressed locally and beyond. Signed in Indianapolis with the seal and Secretary John E Neff.
The piece questions Republican claims of a decisive victory in the fall elections. It notes selective reporting of gains in Congress and state legislatures, points out Democratic wins in several states, and argues that, given campaign tactics and federal interference, the 1878 elections should be viewed as a Republican defeat rather than a triumph.
An analysis argues the south remains solid against Republicanism due to sectional prejudice and trusted anchors of honest return boards. It contends that anti Republicanism in the south ties to preservation and majority rule, while northern support for Republicanism requires a shift in Democratic alignment and credible black Republican participation.
The passage argues that southern anti-Republicanism sustains civilization and that honest northern Republicans would unite with Democrats against governments that oppress. It asserts southern property holders would abandon solid Republicanism if honest opposition arose, and it condemns northern Republicans and certain southern figures as supporting carpetbagger rule, centralism, Grantism, and imperialism.
Illinois voters chose representatives to the next House on the fifth inst keeping Republicans in Roman italics for Democrats and Nationals. The roster includes Aldrich Davis Barber Sherwin Hawk Henderson Hayes Fort Boyd Marsh Singleton Springer Stephenson Cannon Forsythe Sparks Morrison Thomas Townshend and others.
An 1880 era column argues the National Greenback Labor Inflation party will not influence the election. It forecasts a contest between Democracy and Republicanism with imperialist vibes, urging vigilance by voters. It attacks J Madison Wells and carpetbag Democrats, stating New York’s vote could tilt the race but not crown a Republican president. The piece questions Associated Press coverage from northern districts.
The excerpt rails against the Republican party’s supposed bloody shirt tactic. It notes Butler failing to reach a harbor, heavy spoons sinking, and claims Democrats hold a 17 plurality in upcoming zones. The language reflects partisan rhetoric and uncertain outcomes.
From Our New York Letter 1878 reports the desecration at St Mark's Churchyard. Thieves removed the body of A T Stewart from a brick vault, using a small opening and leaden casket, while police scramble for clues as rewards and motive swirl. Tammany’s defeat signals political upheaval as city residents debate justice and security.
Our Washington letter from November 8 1878 discusses Democrats gaining control of both houses after March 4 1879, the upcoming Senate Republican presence, and party platform goals for 1880. It highlights railroad monopoly issues, pension reforms, and notable Congress members, predicting political shifts and the impact on policy and appointments.
The piece argues Republicans push for another presidential race despite claims of southern stability after 1878. It cites Detroit Post and Tribune on intimidation and fraud in the South, asserts troops kept the peace and Federal law protected representation, and warns against a renewed bloody shirt campaign led by radical leaders. It endorses peace and noninterference by troops, expecting the law to prevail.
Reports claim American exhibitors won more than ten thousand medals at the Paris Exposition, a figure seen as a startling exaggeration by critics who say the exhibitors must answer for the boastful tally.
The Churchlane colliery miners in Yorkshire began a prolonged strike in May of last year and returned to work last month. The dispute caused substantial costs to both the Miners' Association and the Colliery Company, and both parties express satisfaction that operations have resumed.
Coma Kergen daughter of William F and Sarah A Lichtenberger died at 13 weeks. William Wilson of Lynn township died in his 22nd year.
Fee MISS ELIZA LICHTENBERGER presents a vocal and instrumental concert Saturday evening November 23 1878 at Union Hall. Program includes Overture Zampa What Are the Wild Waves Saying and Maid o Dundee among solos duets and trios by Misses Baldwin Kilbinger Gambrel Neal Fitton Owen and others ending with a grand tableau.
Doors open at seven, curtain rises at eight. Admission is 25 cents. Tickets available at the stores and at the hall door for the event on November 3.
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