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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1874
Page
2
W. W. Corny serves as Secretary of State designating the editor and proprietor role by gubernatorial appointment. The item notes official designation and title within state administration.
The New Albany Ledger Standard argues that the Democratic party must redeem its pledge after gaining power. It urges curbing government expenses, lowering taxes, eliminating useless offices, maintaining public credit, and pushing reform through a Democratic House after March 4. The piece frames accountability for Republicans and calls for decisive action to secure the victory’s fruits.
The article urges the Democratic party to pursue public interest over individual aims and insists elected Representatives will implement the guidance from recent elections. It warns that straying from a wise, diligent course could trigger a reaction that ends Democratic power and fears a return of the corrupt Radical organization.
The 1875 act requires prepayment of postage on newspapers at 2 cents per pound and 3 cents for other printed matter. Postmaster General Jewell delegates to Gen. Barber and A. D. Hazen to devise a stamp system with receipts for publishers. A circular will outline the plan, aiming for simplicity and Treasury savings, with 4,000 state postmasters notified.
Notice states H Prichard is appointed administrator of the estate of William Baldwin Sr deceased of Posey County Indiana The estate is presumed solvent and the administrator is listed with the date nov 2131.
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