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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1877
Page
2
The National Returning Board by order of Judas Bradley rules that evidence be not received in the contested election matter involving Samuel J. Tilden as President and Thomas A. Hendricks as Vice President with De Jure signatures.
Our Washington Letter reports that the Massachusetts Republican Convention endorses Hayes with a detailed program. Butler proposes army expansion with new commands for old officers, while Hoar’s civil service resolution is criticized as improper given current duties. The piece also notes McClellan’s likely New Jersey governorship and the Sawyer fraud trial, citing prosecutorial salary concerns and the Baltimore Gazette’s take on Senate Democratic bargaining.
Washington dispatches detail a large fire yesterday in the Department of the Interior touching the model display area. Losses affect Patent Office models and General Land Office records, risking litigation between patentees and infringers. Some irreplaceable items were saved, including Washingtons Revolutionary War uniform and historic documents.
The passage discusses political strategy, predicting Democratic control of Congress and states, warning against corrupt alliances with Republicans, and urging integrity to secure swift victory. It cites Maine as a cautionary example of abandoning principles for temporary gains.
The Old Capital notes Corydon as the first state capital, with the 1816 general assembly session from November 4, 1816 to January 3, 1817. It lists Senators from Knox, Gibson, Posey, Perry, Warrick, Wayne, Franklin, Washington, Orange, Jackson, Jefferson, Switzerland, Dearborn, Harrison, and other counties, and Representatives including Holman, Overman, Scott, Noble, Browlee, Lane, Powell, Dunn, Milroy, Blackford, and many others. John Paul served as Senate president. Isaac Blackford was House speaker.
The article outlines six French political groups in strength order: Conservative Republicans, Radical Republicans, Bonapartists, Orleanists, Legitimists, and Constitutionalists. It notes the united Republican leadership under Grevy after Thiers and Gambetta as the force opposing a resurging Bonapartists, with Orleanists and Legitimists weak and a strong clerical bloc opposing the republic. It mentions the Prince Imperial and a royal marriage mating with Infanta Maria del Pilar amid a broader campaign.
Our New York letter reports the global rifle match victory with American teams praised for harmony and the Sharp long range rifle. Bruce sets a record of 219 for the U S, while seven British marksmen buy Sharps. Rapid Transit court ruling, Clairmont Bank losses, Tweed, and McClellan gubernatorial nomination are summarized with the era of elevated lines cited.
The Indianapolis Journal suggests General McClellan will win the New Jersey gubernatorial election this year. It praises his organizing and administrative ability to serve effectively as chief magistrate if elected.
The Two Bosses notes Hendricks and Grant as likely nominees for the 1880 presidential race. Both are currently in Europe and will circle back to the campaign trail, passing under the finish line banner on the first Tuesday in November in the order named.
The Utica Observer voices a caustic note about Stanley Matthews facing General Thomas Ewing. The piece uses autumn imagery to mock the political struggle and the so called feeble brains in Ohio's political scene.
Cincinnati Enquirer reports Harpers Weekly characterizes Mr Sherman speech as firm and cheerful while the sheriff prepares to call the prisoner to the gallows. The piece contrasts the two tones and suggests a stark courtroom mood.
The Globe-Democrat argues the president must withdraw his civil service order or force his appointees to comply. currently seen as a dead letter in St. Louis.
The St. Louis Times argues the missing plank in the Ohio Republican platform is a returning board. The item reflects a editorial line urging reevaluation of party strategy and leadership.
The militia of every State is or ought to be strong enough to quell disturbances within its borders. If a state's military strength is inadequate that argues for militia reorganization, not for expanding the Federal army.
A Baltimore Gazette piece jokes about Mr. Hayes entering the kissing business and courting his venerable friend Zach Chandler. The writer notes a perpetual frown on Chandler that would greet a warm salute.
The Kansas City Times notes Treasury clerks traveling to Ohio to vote while drawing government salaries. The comment highlights the Administration view on Civil Service Reform and its perceived peculiarities as illustrated by the situation.
A collage of snatches from Ohio and national papers notes the Jackson Standard 13 editor’s harsh take on Packard and Chamberlain, a tax on postage stamp sales dwindling by nearly $500000 yearly due to country postmasters’ commissions, and Washburne’s Paris commentary. It ends with a view of ex president and cigars.
A fragmented notice enumerates multiple townships and individuals including Harmony Center Mt. Vernon Robinson Marrs Bethel and Posey County figures such as Trea Purcell Larkin Brooks Boyle Henderson Smith and Naas. The text resembles a local electoral or administrative notice with scattered names and positions.
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