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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1877
Page
2
The document lists Tilden and Hendricks as de jure leaders with a total vote of 266 705 and 196 appointees on the Returning Board. It brands Hayes and Wheeler as fraudulent and records the Returning Board's action to reject evidence by order of James Bradley.
The piece discusses Southern receptions for Hayes as cordial, the upcoming Democratic caucus with Cox and Randall likely candidates, and the rise of a National Union paper. It then reports on trials of Sawyer and a Pennsylvania congressman, Indian chiefs touring, and a Bullis assault on the Mexican border with cavalry and Gatling guns moving toward Pecos near San Antonio, amid diplomatic strains with Mexico.
A New York letter of Oct 5 1877 reports a surge in forgery and misappropriation reflecting a banking and insurance crisis. It details schemes by a Park Row operator tied to Wm H Lyman and notes Sioux agency visitors in the city, water shortages, and court wrangling over libel against Mr Sothern. It closes with Senator J B McDonald defending independence and pledges to continue serving Indiana.
Alexander H. Stephens praised the Constitutional policy of the Administration toward the South calling it home rule and the right of every section. He will lead Southern support for aid to the Texas Pacific Railroad while Secretary Sherman’s recent debt statement prompts terming it a misstatement and Shermanism amid campaign talk.
The New York Sun questions why President Hayes appointed John Anderson, linked to 1876 frauds in Louisiana, as Consul at Funchal. A friend protested the nomination as injurious, but Hayes admitted the appointment was needed. The piece speculates on a possible agreement with Sherman and Matthews to reward Anderson for his fraud services.
The San Francisco Mail questions Democratic endorsement of Hayes. It argues democracy will accept only Hayes' performances that align with fairness justice and right and rejects endorsing him in toto due to how he attained his position.
Chicago Times weighs the path to the presidency with sharp jabs at Samuel J and a nod to Rochester Conkling and Rutherford, while noting Tom Hendricks’ physique as a needed edge. The column offers political satire on enduring leadership traits and readiness.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a steadfast pledge to the Democratic ticket while urging citizens to perform their duty and vote for the party, signaling a somber reflection on political expectations and loyalty.
A Milwaukee Sentinel editorial mocks the Louisiana senatorial battle noting the outcome matters little to Mr. Kellogg and dismissing the seat as immaterial. The piece uses a grape metaphor to describe political sourness.
A brief quote reflects on Republican opposition to the Administration and suggests Democrats will counter such hostility. The passage conveys partisan commentary from Harper's Weekly on political dynamics.
In a public card to Indiana voters Senator McDonald explains his brief meeting with Governor Morton during the latter’s illness. He describes the exchange as a courtesy and denies any wrongdoing or formal agreement to pair off in the Senate. He notes press interest and asserts no apology is due.
The Detroit Free Press notes a Division Court decision where a tailor sued a customer for a suit and the defendant appeared in court wearing ill fitting garments from the suit in question. The judge was impressed by the baggy clothes and ruled in favor of the defendant.
San Francisco Mail reports on a chaotic scene with a white elephant in the executive chair and criticism of radicalism's influence amid a free show controversy.
The Lafayette Journal notes a claim that on March 4, 1879 the Republican standard will fall and the Senate will pass into Democratic control, with Republicans unlikely to recover the chamber through reconciliation.
The Indianapolis Sentinel urges prudence in keeping the standing army at the lowest level feasible while maintaining public service needs during Radical party governance.
On Saturday October 6 1877 Huesven Huebner died at his Robb Township residence aged 61. On Monday October 8 1877 Jann Wilsey wife of John S Wilsey died after a lingering illness aged 58.
Notice announces administrator appointment for Thomas M. Pritchard estate Posey county Indiana. Public sale at New Harmony residence October 27 1877 of decedent personal property including horses mules wagons harness plows hay seed furniture and other items not listed.
The notice outlines payment terms for sales including credit options on sums over three dollars with promissory notes and freehold security, plus cash payments for three dollars and under. It lists a surviving partner auction sale of livestock and crops with similar terms, and administrator notices for the estate of Mary C. Pitts with sale details in Posey County Indiana. An additional planing and sawmilling firm advertises services and timber sales along with a separate employment opportunity promising high earnings from work in any part of the country.
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