National Democratic Convention Decision Pending
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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1871
Page
2
The item notes that the action is contingent on the decision of the National Democratic Convention. It outlines no further specifics such as dates or participants beyond the governing body responsible.
Long, dense column recalls historic urban conflagrations from London 1666 to Chicago 1871 and beyond, detail of fires in New York Philadelphia Quebec and Hamburg, with ensuing losses. It also reports on Alabama politics, Ku Klux investigations, and a cautious editorial stance on honesty in office and public reform.
A contemporary voice urges facing creditors during hard times. Do not pretend illness or skulk to avoid payment. Pay day behind you, but acknowledge the debt, apologize, and promise to pay as fast as possible. Sneaking and avoidance degrade character and show dishonesty. California recently carried out a quiet hanging with a peaceful execution. Subscribe for The Register.
A traveler recalls a juggler slave of the Great Khan performing a cruel act in which limbs of a boy were dismembered and reassembled, his trick ending with the boy standing again after a kick, followed by the conjurer kissing the ground and speaking to the Amir. The narrator notes astonishment at such feats and briefly mentions bankers prospering despite checks.
The tax duplicate for 1872 is in hand for collection of taxes charged. The author and deputy will be at the Mount Vernon office from now until the third Monday in April 1872 to receive payments and issue receipts. Rates of taxation for 1871 are listed.
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