Counting the Electoral Votes in Federal Convention Insight
In a historical note the author analyzes Kent and the framers of the US Constitution. The president of the Senate counts electoral votes with both houses as witnesses, citing the 1787 convention resolve and Washington's role. The piece argues intent supports Senate counting and clarifies final counting procedure.
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Senate
George Washington
Virginia
United States
Congress
Rhode Island
Continental Congress
Washington
Silver dollar parity sparks copper mining plea
The New Silver Qi editorial notes the House bill making the silver dollar equal to the gold, arguing a copper cent should likewise be valued to boost copper stocks and aid trade. It suggests immediate gains for stockholders, newsboys, and vendors, and mocks financiers in Congress for not applying the same logic to copper.
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House of Representatives
Sharon and
Jones
House
Congress
Louisiana Democrat Says Union Vote Leads to Change
Sen Sherman’s report quotes Effinghan Lawrence, a New Orleans area planter and Calhoun secessionist, asserting Republicans would win Louisiana by 15 000 votes and 40 000 in Mississippi and 20 000 in Alabama. He argues fair colored voter nominations would reduce conflict and improve order, citing no locked doors as proof of good will. Opponents must reassess or dispute the witnesses.
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Sen. Sherman
Effinghan Lawrence
New Orleans
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Lawrence
Mississippi
Alabama
Democratic Party
Gulf States
Fire and fraud headlines from 19th century notes
A rough survey of incidents reports a large blaze in Blickville Maryland and a major fire in Little Rock Arkansas causing over a million dollars in losses. Other items note bank robbery in Lancaster Pennsylvania and political graft claims in Florida with a skeptical view of Tilden’s election and Hayes inauguration dates.
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Congressional Committee
Hayes
Little Rock
Ark
Morita Election Tones Reflect Widespread Suspicion
A Cincinnati Commercial correspondent recalls a Morita election night marked by distrust and alleged fraud. Voters question officials while personal integrity is debated and old loyalties surface amid a rural, candid tone about the presidential race.
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Hrmors
Gines de Passamente
Sambo
Grand Pap
Cincinnati Commercial
Courage in Fire Ends in Royal Reward in France
In 1838 a convent fire in Limoges trapped a young girl. A fearless woman rushed through flames to save her, earning Louis Philippe's gold medal. The rescuer later married a French captain who became president of the republic.
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France
Limoges
Louis Philippe
Marechale de MacMahon
Magenta
Governor Hendricks Faces Senate Vacancy Election Tie
The article notes Governor Hendricks, a Republican, delaying a new state senate election after Senator Cree's death to January 9. The aim is to let Democrats control Senate organization, a move seen as political maneuvering amid party tensions and December scheduling.
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Cree
Madison
Delaware
Senate
Gay
Hendricks
Women as Lawyers: Albany Law Journal on Bar Admission
The Albany Law Journal discusses Chief Justice Waite's ruling in Mrs. B A Lockwood’s case and argues the bar restricts to men for client protection. It contends current standards require male status age good character and education, and claims removing sex-based limits harms employers and litigants.
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Waite
Supreme Court of the United States
B. A. Lockwood
There Is No General War Yet Says Hartford Globe
An editorial urges calm as fear mounts after disputed elections. It argues public sentiment and patience protect peace, warns against civil conflict, and condemns partisan attempts to disfranchise electors. It cites violence in the Deep South and doubts over presidential legitimacy, calling for forbearance.
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Bach
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Hartford Globe
Democratic Call for Mass Meetings Follows Tilden Suggestion
The article notes Tilden advising Democrats to postpone fasting and hold mass meetings to appeal to the public. It also reports the Supreme Court hearing United States v Union Pacific in a Credit Mobilier context, declares Security Life Insurance of New York insolvent, and cites a grievously falsified published statement by the company.
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United States Supreme Court
United States
Union Pacific Railroad Company
District Court of Connecticut
Credit Mobilier
Security Life Insurance Company of
New York
State Examiner
What Editors are Made For in Providence Creation
The piece argues editors serve as safe targets for insult while clergy suffer public ridicule. It cites Swift on Christianity’s role in England and mocks anonymous authors who vent through editorials, noting editors’ resilience and the freedom to provoke without violent retaliation. The Rev. L. Philetus Dobbs is quoted from the National Baptist.
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Dean Swift
England
L. Philetus Dobbs
The
National Baptist
National Republican chairman disputes Democratic victory claim
Z Chandler, chairman of the National Republican Committee, denounces the Democratic address claiming Tilden’s election as a last desperate ploy. He states Trayes won by a clear electoral majority and asserts Hayes and Wheeler are elected, with public judgment to be carried out.
The U P R R in the Courts over an Off set Question
The Union Pacific Railroad Company sues the United States in Washington on demurrer seeking to offset a government counter claim against its claim for half of net earnings under the 1864 act. Courts have held that no interest is due to the United States until subsidy bonds mature.
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Washington
Union Pacific Railroad Company
United States
Supreme Court
Louisiana Returning Board Defended Against Critics
The piece argues the current Louisiana returning board is misrepresented as a continuation of 1872, noting all members are Southern natives and no carpetbaggers. It credits the Democratic legislature for the law, cites Sherman and Garfield affirming legality, and condemns Democrats’ poll actions in five parishes, urging trust in the board’s stewardship.
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Louisiana Returning Board
South
Messrs
Sherman
Garfield
Louisiana
Returning Board
Editor Charles A. Dann Indicted in Washington Libel Case
Charles A. Dann editor of the New York Sun has been indicted in Washington for libel against former Governor Shepherd. He is charged with alleging Shepherd kept a Mrs. Mos as his mistress in the Sun article.
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Charles A. Dann
N. Y. Sun
Washington
Shepherd
Mossell
Despair in Corners as Postmaster Hope Dims
A Toledo Blade letter from Nasby laments near destruction of Corners society. The writer predicts grief and a sealed grave as he fears long denial of the postmaster role. A heated meeting erupts over warlike talk and unity against a distant national issue.
Tilden Denies Boody Railroad Wreck Suit Allegations
Tilden has served a general denial in the Trenry N Boody partnership case. He pleads statute of limitations and denies belonging to the pool or any railroad venture partnership with Boody.
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Tilden
Trenry N. Boody
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