24 Oct 1876
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1876
Page
1
The slate presents A KR Lawton, John W Wofford as electors with alternates J J Gaetrell and HD Twins. The fragment lists names tied to electors and alternates in the presidential selection process.
Report notes the Democratic club rally backing Milt A. Candler and urges voters to mobilize before the July 7 election. It reviews Connecticut county turnout, the disfranchisement question, and a broad discussion of national campaigns and party tensions across New York and South Carolina. The piece cites cotton production projections and regional political dynamics shaping the race.
A garbled discussion weighs the Georgia district race and the likelihood of shifts in the House, arguing against Candler and citing figures from Ohio and Indiana. It then analyzes a proposed European war's impact on agriculture, cotton prices, and U.S. prosperity, noting possible gains in some sectors and risks in others.
A Georgia citizen writes to Senators and elect representatives urging the presentation of worthy Georgia statesmen for the United States Senate. The piece notes Belknap’s alleged lack of theft claims and comments on a potential easy stance toward Belknap if Markham wins in the fifth district.
A Georgia letter to lawmakers argues for electing ex governor Heescheef to the U S Senate, urging impartiality and warning against sectional rancor. It stresses restoring national unity, guiding reform, and choosing a seasoned statesman to navigate postwar politics.
The piece reports on election tensions in Georgia with threats against black voters for the Democratic ticket and calls for voting. It notes resignations by the Bark County election committee, discusses Dabney’s expected majorities across several counties, and mentions appointments and political maneuvers in Georgia including positions for Akins, Hammond, Chap, Lyon, and Evans.
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