Counting Electoral Votes and Senate Role in 1787 Resolve
Kent argues in his Commentaries that the president of the Senate counted electoral votes and that Congress served as witnesses. The 1787 convention resolve shows Washington and framers intended the Senate president to receive open and count votes, with vice president as acting president until a winner is declared.
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New Silver Bill Sparks Copper Coin Clash
The New York Sun reports editorial reaction to the silver bill. House passed a measure to value the silver dollar equally with gold. The piece argues for copper cent parity to boost trade, copper stocks, and job relief, poking at Congress for not extending the plan to copper mining interests.
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Louisiana Democrat Says Republican Edge in Gulf States
Senator Sherman cites sworn testimony from Effing han Lawrence a wealthy planter near New Orleans a Calhoun secessionist now a prominent Democrat claiming a fair Louisiana election would show a 15000 Republican majority with 40000 in Mississippi and 20000 in Alabama He argues colored voters should be nominated and supported to restore order while noting no door locks on his home and urging opponents to reassess their views in light of the testimony
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Effinghan Lawrence
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Alabama
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Gulf States
Major fires and political rumors sweep towns in multiple states
Reported destruction in Blickville and Little Rock with extensive property loss. The Lancaster bank heist yields 10 240 dollars while Florida saw alleged Republican frauds and ballot suppression in a Tallahassee precinct. The New York Herald notes Tilden’s electors and Hayes’ inauguration timeline remains uncertain.
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Morita Election Debates Reflect Voter Trust and Fraud Claims
A Cincinnati Commercial correspondent recalls a Morita election, noting questions of state policy were overshadowed by focus on personal integrity and fraud accusations. Voters mixed skepticism and humor, while elders in the countryside recount dramatic voting experiences.
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Cincinnati Commercial
Rescue at Limoges Convent Becomes Royal Tale
In 1838 a fire trapped a convent child in Limoges. A young woman braved flame and smoke to rescue the girl, earning a gold medal from Louis Philippe. The heroine later became Marechale de MacMahon Duchess of Magenta. the witnessing captain rose to the presidency of France.
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Marechale de MacMahon
Magenta
Governor Hendricks Delivers Election Push Amid Vacancy
The piece notes Gov Hendricks’ decision to set a January 9 election to fill a Republican Senatorial vacancy in Indiana after Senator Cree’s death. It argues the timing shifts Senate control to Democrats, while criticizing the governor’s move as aligning with alleged party deceit.
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Women as Lawyers and the Waite Decision Comment
An Albany Law Journal commentary on Chief Justice Waite’s ruling in Mrs. B A Lockwood cites the law’s male admissions bias. It argues restrictions protect clients, not attorneys, and that removing barriers would let unqualified individuals practice law, harming litigants and the public.
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There Is No Danger From War Remaining, Says Era Editorial
A Hartford Globe editorial urges calm amid National strife noting widespread fear but no general war risk. It argues public sentiment preserves peace, condemns electors’ technical disqualifications, and calls for patience while praising liberty and law.
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Bach
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Hartford Globe
Tilden Urges Democrats to Postpone Fasting and Rally
The Democratic leader Tilden advises postponing a day of fasting and urges mass meetings to appeal to the people. The Supreme Court is hearing United States v Union Pacific in Connecticut on the Credit Mobilier case. Security Life Insurance of New York is insolvent with a lamentable state of affairs and falsified statements.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
District Court of Connecticut
Credit Mobilier
Security Life Insurance Company of
New York
State Examiner
What Editors are Made For
A reflection on editors as safe outlets for petty spite and the clergy’s protected status, citing Swift and a National Baptist piece by Rev. L. Philetus Dobbs. The author notes how editors absorb insults that others cannot safely voice, allowing readers to vent without direct confrontation.
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England
L. Philetus Dobbs
The
National Baptist
Bray ton Speech by Z Chandler Denounces Democratic Address
National Republican Committee chairman Z Chandler condemns the Democratic committee’s address as a last desperate effort to undermine the election. He asserts Trayes won a clear electoral majority and that Hayes and Wheeler are elected, with the will of the American people to be carried out.
The U P R R in the Courts over a Government Set Off
The Union Pacific Railroad Company contests a government set off under 1862 and 1864 acts. The demurrer asks whether Washington may extinguish the company claim by offset against net earnings and subsidy bonds. Courts have ruled against interest on subsidy bonds accruing before maturity.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
United States
Supreme Court
Louisiana returning board under fire over disputed 1872 data
The piece defends the current Louisiana returning board against criticism, noting no member held office in 1872 and all are Southern natives. It argues the law guiding the board was passed by a Democratic legislature, defends its necessity against Republican suppression tactics, and cites Sherman and Garfield supporting the board’s legality while condemning Democratic poll disruptions in five parishes.
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Editor Charles A. Dann Indicted for Libel in Shepherd Case
Charles A. Dann editor of the New York Sun was indicted in Washington on libel charges for accusing ex Governor Shepherd of keeping Mrs. Mos as his mistress. The case centers on a column alleging improper conduct by the former official.
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Washington
Shepherd
Mossell
Despair at Corners as Postmaster Foe Faces Uncertain Fate
A Toledo Blade letter from Nasby voices bleak despair over the Corners post office job. He cites threats of violence as locals rally to defend their rights and resist outside influence, describing a heated meeting filled with smoke and names as they plot to stand firm and march toward Washington if needed.
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Bascom
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Ingenny
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Tilden Denies Boody Partnership in Railroad Suit
Tilden’s answer to Trenry N Boody’s suit has been served. He general denies all allegations, pleads statute of limitations, and says he was not in the pool nor in partnership with Boody.
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Trenry N. Boody
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