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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1880
Page
2
The ticket lists Winfield S. Hancock of Pennsylvania for President and William H. English of Indiana for Vice President. The announcement names the Democratic slate and emphasizes their national leadership roles.
The piece reviews the Indiana election aftermath, blaming vast sums of money and alleged fraud for Republican gains, cites repeaters and black voters importation, warns of Democratic missteps, and argues for protection of white labor against Chinese cheap labor with Garfield versus Hancock in the coming election. It frames labor, race, and party strategy as central to the political stakes.
A voice urges Indiana Democrats to turnout fully next Tuesday to secure Hancock electors. It argues 9,150 Democrats who didn’t vote could have swung the state, claims Republicans rely on fraud and momentum, and cites 233,000 Hancock supporters ready to rally for victory.
New York almost sure for Hancock with the National Democratic committee claiming eight states for him and uncertain results in several others. Republicans dispute some gains, expect different majorities in New York and Brooklyn, and project a Democratic Senate if Nevada and Pennsylvania align. Both parties target control of the next House.
Special to the Register from Indianapolis reports official governor results at 471,341, far above census figures. Porter's plurality 7,551, IndianaDemocratic odds cited with Hancock projected to win by 4,000 to 10,009 if Greenbackers shift. Congressional and Republican majorities listed. Legislature declared unchanged, with contests for several seats and new $1 bill tactics debated.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Republicans will launch a special train early tomorrow for San Francisco bearing Garfield's lithographic facsimile denial of the Chinese letter. It may depart tonight if possible, aiming to reach California before the election for use there.
In Washington on October 21 1880 readers see critique of Garfield and Hancock as he weighs free pen use and clear rhetoric in the presidential race. A published letter from J A Garfield defends keeping the Chinese treaty for now, arguing capital interests shape labor policy while labeling the candidate as aligned with capitalist buyers of labor. McKay.
In Wooster Ohio October 25 Garfield's stance on the Chinese question fuels party discord. Ben Douglass, Ohio Radical leader and stump speaker, confirms the Morey letter aligns with Garfield's Congress record and says Republicans favor Chinese immigration to aid Garfield’s election. Dozens of GOP workers pledge to back Hancock.
New York City totals reach about 202000 with Democratic lead around 62000 after Republican estimates place party gains in Harlem area and four other Democratic counties. Chester A Arthur campaigns for Republicans while Conkling and Platt handle state, amid accusations of bribe buying and rough tactics. Dispatches from October 26 predict Hancock victory as Enquirer mocks Republican schemes and foreign-tinged rhetoric in political conflicts.
The Republican party fears losing ground in New York City as registration rises by over 30 percent in Republican districts and about 2.34 percent in Democratic areas. Analysts estimate 72,000 Republican votes and a Democratic city majority of 58,000, with a Harlem river south edge near 70,000 to overcome.
Washington October 25 1880 letter from C Orff a Indiana Greenbacker reveals concern over campaign crookedness. He notes Republicans returning to their party or voting for Porter and questions if Garfield pressures are selling out the movement.
INDIANAPOLIS October 26 Secretary of State Shanklin issued a revised statewide return reducing Porter’s plurality to 6953. The update lowers Porter’s edge after final counts, reflecting adjustments in the Indiana tally.
Lessville, Inc. reports William A. Holland, a country merchant, has taken in about 200 in new two dollar bills since the Indiana election. The bills are deemed counterfeit and rumored to have been paid by Republicans for Porter votes. Several individuals summoned to appear before the grand jury to testify about the origin of the bills. The Cincinnati Gazette is accused of slander over a Chicago girl molesting a phosphorus claim.
Notice issued by Amos Johnson estate administrator to sell two thirds undivided interest in Bethel Township Posey County on November 29 1880 under circuit court order. Includes description of parts of Section 3 Township 4 South Range 14 West and related parcels.
Public sale details include terms of payment with one fourth cash and balance via notes bearing interest and security, with attorney fees. The widow also offers her undivided one third interest. The commissioner's sale reports property in New Harmony with Lot 143 and South half of Lot 142 in Arthur's Western Enlargement, describing the boundaries and streets.
One third of the purchase money cash and the balance on credit at six and twelve months by the purchaser. Notes with approved security are given, waiving valuation and appraisement laws and trading interest from date. Louis Pelham, or Commissioner 0020 by W.P. Epnor, Attorney.
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