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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1872
Page
3
Joun Kinninaer and Josaua Cox announce their candidacy for re election as Justices of the Peace for Harmony township. The piece notes fair week holidays and a forthcoming county fair with attendees including Hon. Wa. E. Nistack and guests.
Report notes Mr. Joan Pullyblank Jr. lost his right hand at his Little Wa bash mill near thirty miles away after a machine part tore it from his wrist. Mt Vernon businessman Jos Kahn leases Fairgrounds dining hall for meals next week while referencing the season’s staples. A critique of Judge Pircuer follows, condemning his alleged abuse during a Union Hall appearance last Wednesday, urging pity over contempt.
Judge Pircner alias Reformer spoke for an hour in Mount Vernon style, followed by County Treasurer Joseph Showers refuting charges against officials. Showers drew applause as Reformer's attack was labeled baseless, while candidate Joan G. Young voiced support for county officers and condemned the barrage of claims.
In Mount Vernon last Monday visitors toured Io sENBAUM & Brother, the county’s finest large dry goods house. The store, with twelve to fifteen salesmen, drew many from nearby New Harmony as shoppers queued for goods. The Mosers advertise low prices and plan to stock fall and winter goods after a New York trip.
The Evanaville exhibitor will showcase a Lexington Washing Machine at the Fairgrounds next week claiming reliable performance and time savings. Town talk questions pose Wo. P. Enson as a Representative candidate and press him on ongoing railroad contracts and the proposed railroad valuation bill.
The piece touts an exhibit of national finances drawn from Republican records, calling claims of fraud a copperhead lie while urging regime change to reveal larger banking frauds. It notes local wheat yields with Mr W Wilson and Mr Curis Wilson reporting 1110 and 1103 bushels from 40 and 44 acres respectively.
Review of James Parton's Life of Greeley, praising its impartial portrayal of Horace Greeley's rise, career, and politics. Notes the book covers his early poverty, printer's apprenticeship, New York Tribune success, and views on Reconstruction, ending with his nomination. Mentions Cincinnati publisher seeking agents and local political remarks about Judge Picher and the Louisville party's choices.
The Posey paper denounces Judge W P Epson as running for State Legislature on the independent dodge, charging the move signals support for Morton and would aid returning the most corrupt demagogue to the Senate. It cautions Epson’s personal respect but political alignment seals likely defeat.
Visit Mount Vernon firms Sullivan and Sarnis Co for best wheat barley and oats prices plus choice family groceries and salt lime cement deals. Also note readers urged to read Treasury frauds report and Graniites accused of corruption. Mr G W Wess announces new horse-boat at Webb's Ferry with 24 hour traveler service.
The New York Sun argues that voting for Grant endorses a corrupt governance system marked by office selling, nepotism, forged claims, fraudulent contracts, and military overreach. It contrasts this with Horace Greeley as the alternative, urging voters to oppose Grant’s methods and administration.
An offer directs send three cents and a stamped return for a circular and catalogue of new and fancy articles from J. D. Mountfort in Washington DC. The text also echoes an Illinois editor pondering the aurora and includes an advertisement for Mrs Whitcomb's Syrup priced at 25 cents and a marriage guide priced at 50 cents from Dr Butts Dispensary in St. Louis.
The letter accuses Judge Pircuer of acting for radical officials to defeat the Democratic Treasurer nominee. It cites Evansville Courier claims of secret Democrats in Posey aiding Epson, requests names, and asks whether Moxton gave W P Epson a 5000 corruption fund. A 1872 Louisville remark mocks Gen. Barringer’s wartime stance, noting Grantites’ forgiveness.
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