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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1869
Page
2
In a Cincinnati Commercial letter, Don Part argues that farmers face inflated currency and tariffs harming wheat income. He attacks the Republican stance as aiding bankers and bondholders, warning that defeat signals a financial struggle ahead and urging Republicans to reform before ruin.
The Philadelphia Age blames Democratic apathy and surface causes for the state's loss, noting big Republican majorities fell in Allegheny and Lancaster and predicting retribution after patronage and disappointments with Grant's administration. It urges Democrats to stay true to their political organization.
The Miami County Sentinel comments on upcoming Ohio and Pennsylvania contests and predicts a fierce Indiana battle. It states Indiana will soon field a full state ticket except for governor and a full congressional delegation, urging citizens to fulfill their duty and back a Democratic victory.
The Evansville Courier notes General Kisg's unselfish refusal to push rivals and urges nominating Col. Eddy for secretary of state if he consents. The piece stresses evaluating candidates by merit and ability to attract votes, criticizing demands for claims and debts, while praising Kisg as a model Democrat.
A Cincinnati Commercial summary notes the fifteenth amendment approved by Congress on February 25 1869 and Senate on February 26. It lists ratification prospects by states naming Arkansas Connecticut Florida Indiana Illinois Kansas Louisiana Missouri Massachusetts Maine Michigan New York New Hampshire Nevada Nebraska North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Rhode Island Vermont and cites Mississippi and Texas as required ratification. The Evansville Courier questions Indiana and Ohio positions arguing Indiana never ratified and Ohio will not ratify, suggesting court action if Indiana attempts to appear to act.
Avansville Courier notes Johnson's defeat in the Tennessee senatorial contest amid national attention. Twelve radicals joined Emerson Etheridge to defeat Johnson, elevating Henry Cooper, a Johnson ally, seen as a worthy successor who will not dishonor his friends in Congress. The nation hoped for Johnson's return but accepts the result.
The New York Times notes October results in Pennsylvania and Ohio were narrowly won after strong effort. Wendell Phillips stresses those wins were crucial, warning against complacency for the party.
A politician recently back from Washington said in response to where he had been that he had pursued an office and received a rejection. The remark underscores ongoing political maneuvering and the setback in that electoral pursuit.
The document outlines the Posey County Agricultural Society Constitution and By-Laws, detailing officer roles board structure meetings and voting rules. It covers stock shares, fair grounds, amendments procedures auditing duties and police powers, with pending by law amendments to appoint an auditing committee and require bills be approved before payment.
The document outlines stock certificates issued for payment, transfer endorsements, and a 20 share limit for assignments. It specifies ballot elections with a designated judge and secretary counting votes, granting one vote per member. It also requires the secretary to provide admission cards and furnish editors with proceedings copies.
Fourteen acres of land within two miles of Terre Haute recently sold for fourteen hundred dollars. The sale highlights rural property activity in the area.
The Ohio River figures prominently as teal ducks remain plentiful drawing sportsmen to area hunts. In New Albany on Monday three wagon loads of dressed hogs sold at 810 per hundred pounds, signaling local market activity.
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