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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1868
Page
2
The fragment recalls two 19th century American views on political independence and frank government. Grant urges non interference with Ye people and Jackson warns against choosing a candidate who hides principles. Both emphasize liberty and accountability in leadership.
For president Horatio Seymour of New York and vice president Francis P Blair Jr of Missouri. Electoral ticket lists electors for the state at large Joan R Cofroth of Huntington and Bayless W Hanna of Vigo.
The Democratic State Central Committee congratulates Indiana voters on a reduced Republican majority in 1868. It notes gains in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, cites alleged fraud and disfranchisement, and claims Democratic success was hindered by corrupted funding and blocked ballots in Indianapolis precincts.
A Democratic Indiana appeal urges voters to defeat Radical control, defend constitutional liberty, and mobilize Anti-Radical voters ahead of the November polls. It praises Union White Boys in Blue, calls for fraud prevention, and envisions a 4 November dawn of national reform led by Seymour and Blair.
The Louisville Democrat urges Democrats to remain firm and active after defeats. It argues victories come from courage and duty, cites three state struggles as a favorable start for November, and defends opposition to a standing army as a means to reduce public debt.
The Sacramento Reporter argues Democrats oppose Grant not for his rank but as a mere military man lacking policy. It contrasts Grant with Andrew Jackson, noting Jackson combined military service with politics, presenting a clear policy, while Grant offers no stated program. The piece warns that electing Grant risks militarizing the presidency under radical leaders.
A fragment argues Democrats must press on to the last hour of voting, claiming life liberty and property are at stake. It cites a controversial doctrine about British subjects in a treaty with Anveroy Johnson and praises Democrats elected while preferring Seymour.
Official vote highlights for Posey County show candidates for Governor and other state offices with detailed vote tallies across multiple districts. The document lists Thomas A. Hendricks and Conrad Baker for Governor and Lieutenant Governor contenders Alfred P. Edgerton and Will Cumback, plus numerous state officers and congressional figures with extensive grid-like vote records.
Indiana stands pre eminent for ward as the state that made the great est gain against Radicalism in the 13th contest and urges victory in November for Seymour and Briar. Governor Curtin praises Seymour as a perfect gentleman scholar statesman and sincere Christian while affirming loyalty after the Pennsylvania raid. Curtin supports Seymour and Briar.
The New York Sun notes General Strader of Cincinnati won a Congressional seat with a single speech saying Never mind the weather, boys, so the wind don't blow. His opponent Eggleston spoke extensively, yet Strader's simple line proved decisive in the First District canvass.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports that five Democratic Congressmen were elected by full votes in their districts despite a gerrymandered state and frauds in 18, with Niblack at 1500 majority Kerr near 7000 Helman 700 Reid 87 Voorhees over 100. The piece calls the result a "big thing on ice" in a heavily manipulated electoral map.
A fragment outlines concerns over Grant era debt and higher taxes, contrasting fears of subordination of state governments, bankruptcy, and anarchy with calls for peace light taxes and prosperity under Seymour. The terse note signals regional anxiety and political stakes in the period.
The New York Mercury denounces Representatives Schenck and Morgan for claiming Congress may meet or not on the 16th without a quorum. It condemns Radical maneuvers as Jacobin and anti liberty, accusing leaders of dictating sessions to serve party ends and calling for a reckoning to restore honor to the Capitol.
Washington sources report that New York delegates urged Seymour to withdraw, leaving Democrats to fight on the Seymour Blair ticket. A Southern political tour notes a swing toward negro suffrage, with several state committees endorsing it as part of the Democratic platform, signaling broad regional support.
From St Louis dispatch: Robert A Howard, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, says Conservatives in Arkansas expect a peaceful November election and request sufficient United States troops under neutral officers. He claims no danger from Democrats and accuses Gov Clayton of seeking trouble and lacking legal authority to buy Hesper arms.
At a Second Advent gathering in Janesville Wisconsin a preacher calmed a Republican and a Democrat debating who would win the next United States presidency He reminded them that earthly elections come after divine rule The Democrat challenged Kentucky as a possible outcome and offered a $25 wager
The narrator endures a stern, intimate cross examination by a landlady after a night out. She questions if he spent the evening with a lady friend, pressing for names while the daughter listens. The exchange ends with the landlady storming off in frustration.
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