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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1877
Page
2
Names and actions of the National Returning Board involved in disputed results. Fraudulent President Rutherford B. Hayer and Vice-President Wm. A. Wheeler are named, with the board ordering that evidence be not received by order of Judas Bradley.
Washington letter from 1877 notes a dramatic Senate contest over the South Carolina seat as a Republican vote shifts to the Democrats, risking the collapse of Republican supremacy if Butler and allies are admitted. It discusses silver remonetization, Hayes veto expectations, and a narrow path for adjournment and district debts. The piece highlights real estate values, debt in the District, and mortality rates among races as it closes with Liberian emigration notions.
A state auditor explains tax credit handling for November installments and the impact of early collections on the current duplicate. He notes no liability for enforcing impracticable laws and outlines how December 5 displays collections versus November credits, with the November 1 for the second installment.
The Texas Governor requests that the flag captured by the 17th Indiana at Coolville Georgia on October 13 1864 be restored to the Lerry Ran fora. He argues the flag is a priceless relic for the veterans and urges reconciliation as the war ends. The Indianapolis Herald notes the sentiment of reunion and pride in returning the standard.
In a letter to the New York Sun dated November 18 from Vallary Cax Kentucky the writer asks whether the William A Wheeler who assisted in compiling dictionaries and later served as vice president is the same William A Wheeler who presides over the Senate. The piece notes another Wheeler who oversaw press work on a dictionary entry and defines fraud in a brief dictionary-like excerpt. The author believes the dictionary assistant Wheeler may no longer be living.
A Columbus Cond. Democrat note praises J G Shanklin of the Evansville Courier as a candidate before the next Democratic State Convention for Secretary of State. The piece highlights his high moral character, social standing, fluency in German, and strong support in Vanderburgh County and statewide Democratic gains in the last election. It argues he would strengthen the ticket and help carry it.
In a congressional speech Bland Republican from Missouri warns that opponents must pass the Silver Bill to avoid future Congresses devaluing debt. He pledges willingness to meet bond terms and stresses faithfulness to the country while urging passage.
The passage of the Silver Bill will affect about $200,000,000 of the public debt payable in silver rather than gold. It states it is the people’s right to pay in either coin according to contract, and notes the small difference to them regardless of coin choice.
A reflection on past presidential prerogatives with a call for republican simplicity. The piece contrasts horseback travel to Washington and silent oath taking with contemporary political conduct in the Democratic Northwest.
A Charleston report says Governor Wade Hampton will urge a general amnesty bill for public thieves in South Carolina. The move, if pushed through, could prove a costly experiment for Hampton, per the New York Sun.
The Sentinel notes Daniel Voorhees has delivered hard blows to the radical faction in past battles and promises tougher blows in the future, praising his ability to defeat the Reds in political clashes.
The 1880 description from the New York Hichange notes a coalition of the west and south seeks a new Democratic standard bearer to oppose a stern Republican platform featuring hard money policies. The source emphasizes regional unity to challenge the party aligned with hard currency.
From New York, November 23 1877. Adele Vanderbilt wed in lavish uptown ceremony with half a million dollar gift and a grand trousseau while a poorer match for a dry goods merchant’s daughter sparked family outrage. Centennial piano judging sparks controversy as Steinway leads 95 to 90 percent. Ingersoll testifies on thefts, Connolly's mansion paid by city funds. Cuban arms plot tied to Estetle vessel. Sullivan the monkey causes Venus statue to fall and a seal death. Cremation rises slowly with a German chemist privately burning a babe's remains despite health scrutiny.
Auditor of State answers Howard County inquiry on delinquent taxes and credits. Opinion details that treasurers must affidavit due diligence for unreported delinquencies, sets December delinquency timing, applies collections to the auditor, and fees of five percent. Ends mid-sentence with delinquent mention of John Smith.
A New York Sun editorial warns that military dominance over Congress imperils republican government, calling the temporary triumph of the military over civil authority an ill omen for the nation. It argues no true republic can endure under military overreach.
The Baltimore Gazette notes Republicans now see their error in supporting Hayes. The Evansville Courier remarks colored Democrats won Mississippi Legislature seats unopposed, leaving Democrats with nothing to brag about.
A disjointed Nevada political note mentions a senator not named Sharon and general Senate difficulties. A wedding in Athol Massachusetts features a 76 year old groom previously married four times with a 17 year old bride. A 1879 resumption is declared impossible, with even McCulloch doubting feasibility.
Undersigned announce a new grocery store on the east side of Main street opposite the Post Office offering family groceries cigars tobacco and a stock of ammunition. Baldwin and Snelling advertise and say they will seek a license at the next Posey County Commissioners session to retail spirituous and malt liquors on lot 66 Tavern street New Harmony Posey County Indiana.
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