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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1876
Page
2
John Delmare Grace, an actor, died today at Providence, aged 49. The notice appears in a late 19th century publication detailing funeral and obituary notices while also summarizing political rumors from the New York press about Fenian activities and Grant impeachment debates amid New Orleans tension following county and state elections.
The board to arrange no plan for army reorganization met in Washington last Thursday. All members were present except Senator West and Representative Banning. They agreed to adjourn until Monday to gain explicit understanding of members views.
Washington dispatches reveal Democratic leaders considering moves to delay or derail the tally of electoral votes. Republicans fear Florida plans and possible use of disqualified ex Confederates as electors to shift power. Prominent governors and officials are pressed to act under law.
The official vote of Ohio was canvassed on the 16th inst by Secretary of State Bell in the presence of Governor Hayes and James Williams State Auditor with the result: total 60,757 votes cast. Troyes 330,608. Tilden 823,182. Cooper 3,056. Green Clay Smith 1,636. James B. Walker 76. Hayes plurality over Tilden 7,515.
The board of canvassers met in New Orleans on Saturday morning and adjourned without action. Gov. Wells stated the board should sit with closed doors during canvassing and composing returns, except for specific poll related discussions or points to be argued. He and Mr. Anderson affirmed the board’s independence from the executive and other parties and that access would be restricted, with attorney general help sought only for legal advice.
The letter to J. Madison Wells, Louisiana canvass chairman, threatens revenge against alleged thieves and corrupt figures. It claims the group is armed, organized, and sworn to act, warning opponents that lives will pay the forfeits and promising sudden, decisive attacks.
Rumors say Washington ordered wartime footing for the Brooklyn Navy Yard amid unusual movements. Commodore Nicholson declined detail though says the yard should be on war footing. Minnesota frigate receives 25 rounds per gun and new howitzers go to Cob Dock as drills intensify.
The Florida Republicans announce that telegram tables claim Tilden and Hendricks won Florida by 637, but they insist official canvass shows Hayes and Wheeler ahead. They cite Alachua County where Republican votes drop from 717 to 498 due to alleged fraud and say statewide counts favor Hayes and Wheeler, with further increases possible if frauds are proven.
The passage notes public opinion in the north favoring Hayes and Wheeler and awaits a fair canvass to confirm the outcome. Named figures include J. M. Thornburg of Tennessee J. W. Osborne of Florida M. I. Chandler of New Hampshire M. Martin as campaign chair and J. P. C. Aimon s of Florida.
A regular cabinet meeting lasting about two hours discussed the eligibility of presidential electors and potential vacancies in the electoral vote. Members reviewed federal and state laws and consulted the Department of Justice law library, but no action was taken as no immediate issue required executive determination.
The London Times reports likely Turkish acceptance of English call for a conference after the forthcoming Constantinople council. Berlin dispatches note Russia pushing for a revised demarcation line at Drina. Turkey may publicly protest mobilization of Russian troops. Woolwich has order for forty million cartridges to be ready in 18 weeks and forty thousand ammo boxes. The British government hints at a conference even without Turkey if she declines. The Grand Vizier and Foreign Minister appear convinced a conference is inevitable.
A Washington telegram to the New York Tribune says orders may direct concentration of 12000 troops at Washington to prevent unrest during the electoral vote count and inauguration. Navy assessments note about 30 major ships along the coast could reach Washington if needed. President Grant and advisers expect public acquiescence and promise law and order to prevail.
The Burlington Hawkeye humorous writer expressed disturbance at early returns on Wednesday yet regained balance. He shifted to a patriotic note saying the American eagle appears spread between opposing standards, flapping above a fence as the official count awaits.
The Jacksonville Union reports the prolonged and bitter political fight in Florida has ended last night, signaling a conclusion to months of harassment and dispute among factions.
Early returns show sizable Republican gains across counties with Bisbee projected to win in the Second District and Hayes Wheeler Stearns Montgomery and Purman Bisbee all carried. Democrats claim unlikely totals, while Republicans already exceed 7 700 in majorities and expect more as Nassau Jackson and Monroe counties report. The Republicans have fought manfully and earned the victory.
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