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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1876
Page
1
A N Y Herald interview with Ben Hill of Georgia argues Hayes offers national unity over Tilden. Hayes is described as honest and principled, while Tilden is labeled selfish. Hayes' presidency is seen as benefiting the whole country, not a single region or faction.
In Caldwell Ohio on December 23 a letter from Private Dauzell references a planned bulldozer jamboree at the State Capital during the Legislature session. He declares a provocative mock war on the Union and urges lawmakers to stay home, ending with a call to spare their mothers.
The Cincinnati Times summarizes a plea to constitutional scholars to heed established practice on electoral votes noting that no state’s vote has ever been rejected with both Houses’ consent or under a joint rule. It cites past overruling of single House objections and President of the Senate rulings.
The Kentucky Democrats speak of a state convention to protest a Republican conspiracy. The piece suggests this would aid the Republicans and advises Mr. Tilden to adjourn the gathering before it meets.
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