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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1880
Page
4
President Hayes presents an inaugural address focused on serving party and country. The speech emphasizes unity and duty, urging lawmakers to prioritize national interests while honoring party commitments.
A stark line from a historical piece claims Voorhees could endure famine by feeding on his intense hatred of the negro, implying a mindset shaped by racial hostility as others faced scarcity. The remark frames social dread through a brutal, demagogic lens.
The New York Republicans met in Utica on Wednesday and instructed for General Grant as expected. On the same day Vermont Republicans instructed for Tor feator Fdinonde.
A note indicates the Democratic National Convention will be held in Cincinnati on June 22. The article also hints at media emphasis on the prominent political figurehead and related coverage.
A call for all Democrats to vote against Hirst and the three constitutional amendments. The IT. PD. man is described as secretly sabotaging reform efforts while previously opposing the amendments without distinction.
Despite opposition from demagogue Voorhees, the relief bill for colored refugees clears the Senate and awaits presidential approval. The measure exempts certain articles from duty and aims to provide relief with final enactment anticipated.
The report notes two Republicans intoxicated during the local convention. It suggests their state of inebriation might have gone unnoticed if not for a coinciding 200 primary preview event two weeks earlier.
The South Carolina legislature advances a plan to deprive suffrage by requiring voters to write their names in the registry book. The measure would deny the vote to all who cannot sign their names, raising questions about its impact on democracy in Sullivan County and its effect on Black citizens.
Democrats argued Be Louis would secure the Democratic National Convention for Tilden but when the venue shifted to Cincinnati they claimed the site would not affect the nominee decision. The party contends the outcome hinges on candidate strength, not location.
The passage criticizes Democratic rhetoric about the Sunny South and cultured South while noting half to three fourths of the population are colored. It argues that discussions of an exodus threaten northern stability and civilization and could disrupt interests.
The piece argues Democrats oppose a registration law for fear of fraud exposure. It claims the amendments would block their practice of voting transient individuals and traveling camps, likening them to cattle and caravans. It asserts any voter supporting four elections should back the amendments.
A garbled letter attacks editors for favoring Black migration from the south, arguing white labor would suffer if four million Black workers move north. It condemns northern sympathy and urges solidarity with oppressed southern whites, calling opponents cowardly.
Examination begins Friday at Merom as Waller, Rissler, and Elsie Finley depart. Prayer meetings at the BE Church Thursday evenings. Normal class to start next term. Aliss Bile Hanchett returns. Wilton ill. Carl Fredd Binley and Roberts to hedge college grounds. Monthly church meeting at Christian church next Saturday. Stella Bark delivers salutatory. W O Walters reclamation. Miss Dora Fitzus essays. W Porter Snede oration. John Rissler lecture. Carrie Grey paper.
The Observer notes a revival at Kingsley Chapel near Sullivan and reports on residents in the area. Caleb Jackson of Charleston leads the rein deer as the crowd responds to commands. Allen Osburn, a stock dealer and Republican, was seen buying stock nearby. The Wabash River boom continues as the Narrows Templars are revived. Henry Earnest has moved to Fairbanks, Cyrus Pierce builds a new fence, and Cyrus Pierce plans a residence update.
Gill township Republicans met in New Lebanon on February 28 to nominate a township ticket and conduct business. W. Houpt chaired. TA Mason was secretary. J. Durnell and J. Miles served as tellers. G. W. Hanenhette won the trustee nomination after a tight vote. other nominations were made with Combs receiving a majority and later chosen as candidate. The convention adopted a resolution endorsing pure government and fiscal restraint and adjourned after approving publication of proceedings.
Dr Albert Lisman returned home from Chicago and is now a graduate of Rush Medical College. Mrs Lisman will move her millinery store to Bruceville this week. Rush Dennisson is home on vacation from Chicago School of Pharmacy. Mr L Jenkins and Capt Jason Maddon plan a two week trip to the Navy remains next Thursday. The Carlisle Cornet Band advances in music practice and moonlight serenades delight residents. The Shaker Prairie Christian Church reports forty accessions during Elder Elmore's meetings. Republicans of Hadden township met in convention at Talie Hall with John Shannon elected Trustee. William Barron named Justice of the Peace, W C Hoover as Assessor, and Ruch Webb as Constable. The secretary appointed committees on printing and finance.
The piece recalls a Republican convention with impromptu speeches by James Statey and others, a new Republican club organized at Combs school house, and mentions Dr J J Phillips as president. It also surveys New York society notes including the Lenox Library founder and Ball at Arion, plus critiques of charitable institutions and Dr Benjamin Brandreth’s death.
Gill and Swain purchase handsome Mason and Hamlin organs from George I Hughes. Andy's girls praise the instrument and keep the first introduction till 2 o'clock in the morning.
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