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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1868
Page
1
A laboring man laments hard hands and hunger while contrasting his toil with loafer ease. He fears worsening conditions under Grant and Colfax and proclaims voting for SEYMOUR and BLATRY, asserting personal rights despite threats.
A collage of short items includes tax critiques and calls to vote for Seymour and Blair, notes on taxation and beer, and a groundhog reference. It also lists military telegraphs from 1863 to 1865 about troop movements, governors, and requests for regiments to Philadelphia and Pennsylvania defense.
A fragmented 1865 communication from Wan Derart Mexi in Swasumaton City discusses government emergency support, energy and patriotism, and a personal note of gratitude to Horatio Raymour. The text references Gov. Seymour and ageed troop movements around New York, noting a Secretary of War denial to authorize further garrison forces.
In a dialogue set at Lena Effingham's home Aunt Emory weighs Letty Kendrick's future education. Lena contemplates adopting a childlike ward while Mrs Arlington's school is praised for shaping young women. The scene centers on marrying warmth, propriety, and the pull of social advancement.
In a rural scene, Lena contemplates a life beyond tending home duties. Aunt Emory and Fred urge purpose through kindness and influence, while Lena admires Letty Kendrick and considers shaping a future that balances personal happiness with helping others. The dialogue explores vocation, family duty, and moral influence within a close community.
A tense family scene unfolds as Lena, Aunt Emory, and others discuss Letty joining a fall term. They debate readiness, consent, and affection, with Lena showing strong resolve and gratitude toward Letty’s bright influence and the dear Lord’s wishes guiding their plans.
A critical view argues Grant's stance blends Democratic and liberal inclinations with opposition to Radical reconstruction. It notes his terms to Lee and support for Lincoln's plan, while denying Southern disloyalty and the need for harsh penalties on ex Confederates. The piece suggests Grant’s politics mix conflicting positions rather than strict Radicalism.
The piece argues Grant biases and personal hatred shape his views, criticizing his stance toward Johnson and Congress. It contends Grant cannot unite a free republic, warning Democrats and Radicals that a president ruled by prejudice is unfit to govern.
The piece argues manners reveal character, with boorish behavior contrasted against true gentility. It notes that early actions settle status, and skeptics should study themselves. It mentions large emigration to New York and urges subscription to the REGISTER.
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