The Imprisoned Martyrs and South Carolina Officials Claim Compliance
Secretary of State Hayne argues that the canvassing board did not disobey the court and fulfilled the sole order to return vote totals from the 7th inst. and to issue certificates to top vote recipients, becoming functus officio eleven hours later. Rumors say Judge Bond may soon issue a writ of habeas corpus to release those arrested, asserting authority to discharge them.
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Hayne
South Carolina
Bond
U. S. Circuit Court
Louisiana to Decide the Contest
The N S Times from New Orleans reports anxious leaders from both parties pressuring the returning board to rule the state and resolve the presidential question. National committees delayed private affairs as prolonged sessions are planned through the coming week with adjournment expected Friday or Saturday.
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N. S. Times
New Orléans
Returning Board
New Orleans
South Carolina Mandamus Fight Over Canvassers
A telegram reports plans to continue arguments on mandamus to compel the canvassing board to recanvass presidential returns and to reject improper polls. The aim is court oversight of the board, potentially aiding Tilden, with Hayes favorable outcomes. Judge Willard notes possible jurisdiction doubts but asserts no revisal court exists. Legislature meets Tuesday with 60 Republican and 55 Democrat House certificates and nine vacancies.
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South Carolina
Board of
Tilden
Hayes
Willard
Foote Defends States Rights in Presidential Election Question
Former Senator Foote ridicules Potter and argues the Constitution leaves each state free to appoint presidential electors and to establish a tribunal to canvass their votes. He condemns any court interference as an unauthorized act of usurpation and insists on state sovereignty in choosing electors.
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United States
Soote
Clarkson N. Potter
House of Representatives
Foote
Potter
Unclear Presidential Order on Military Support for Gov Chamberlain
The dispatch from Washington dated November 26 directs Gen Ruger or Col Black to uphold Gov D H Chamberlain in South Carolina against resistance, using military and naval forces as needed. It instructs coordination with the governor and to carry out the president’s spirit, awaiting acknowledgment of receipt.
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Washington
Thomas H. Ruger
H. M. Black
J. D. Cameron
D. H. Chamberlain
South Carolina
United States
Chamberlain
U.S. Grant
Plains Arabs and Their Work Amid Frontier Withdrawals
As troops withdraw from Kansas frontier posts like Fort Riley, Indians move south along the Republican River corridor. A recent killing by a band from the Black Hills precedes a tougher winter frontier, with Utes, Cheyennes, Arapahoes and Sioux growing bolder. Colorado cattlemen have begun to take the field to push back the troublesome tribes.
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Kansas
Fort Riley
Republican River
Company C
Second Artillery
Washington
Diemer
Black Hills
Colorado
Crooks Campaign Arrives at Cantonment Reno for Goose Creek Mission
General Crook reaches Cantonment Reno on the 18th with 11 cavalry companies 11 infantry and 4 artillery batteries about 2200 men. He moves on Monday the 20th toward Goose Creek to scour the county while dispatching Sioux Arapahoe Cheyenne and Shoshone scouts totaling 390 plus 200 Crows expected. Cavalry command rests with Col Mackenzie and infantry artillery with Lt Col Dodge as they seek a mild winter march with 187 six mule teams and 806 pack mules carrying 604600 pounds.
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Crook
Reno
Third Cavalry
Fourth Cavalry
Fifth Cavalry
Ninth Cavalry
Fourteenth Infantry
Twenty-third Infantry
Second Cavalry
Fourth Artillery
Goose Creek
Randall
Major Stanton
Mackenzie
Dodge
Powder River expedition aimed at large success in 1866 campaign
The piece describes a well-supplied army column at multiple corrals with new wagons and 150 head of beef cattle. Medical staff are capable and provisions include canned fruits soups and meats. Major Stanton may return to Cheyenne while General Crook leads toward decisive action against the Powder River Indians, with rumors of disaster quelled and optimism prevailing.
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J. R. Gibson
Wood
Pettis, Price
LeGarde
Crook
Stanton
Cheyenne
Yellowstone
Powder River
Winter Snowstorm Turns Dry Earth to White Mantle
A Sunday snowstorm covered the region in a foot of snow locally and similar depths along the railroad to Laramie City. Reports from Denver and Pueblo show heavy snowfall as well. No strong winds disrupted trains yet, though a wind could cause blockades if it returns.
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Here
Laramie City
Denver
Pueblo
Cloud Peak of the Big Horn Range Distinctive Ragged Summit
A historical description details Cloud Peak as the highest Big Horn mass with a jagged summit unlike its symmetrical sisters. It notes two large knobs divided by a deep snow-filled gap, a conical base rising to sheer cliffs, a frozen snow block overhanging a precipice, and a nearby summit showing signs of ancient volcanic activity.
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Cloud Peak
Big Horn Mountains
Omaha Herald Calls Hayes Victory Clear Across States
The Omaha Democracy paper abandons fraud claims and concedes that all three disputed states will back Hayes, making him the next president. It notes its own earlier fraud cries but now supports a Hayes victory.
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Omaha
Hayes
Herald
The Hayes Tilden Conflict and Threats in 1876 Debates
The piece argues Republican states will preserve fair votes and deny fraud and intimidation by Democrats. It claims violence and deceit by Democrats aim to sway results, insisting Republicans will uphold Hayes’s election or concede if Tilden has the missing vote. It contrasts North and South attitudes toward unrest and calls for calm.
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Vermont
Massachusetts
Tilden
Mason and Dixon
Hayes
Horrific attack on Republican family in Ouachita parish Louisiana
Witnesses describe a bloody attack on Henry Pinkston and wife in their cabin while a mob of white Democrats forced voting. Pinkston killed after pleading, wife wounded, infant murdered. 2,167 Republicans in the parish with only 781 voting. Excerpts claim northern leaders call for justice and expose Democratic abuses.
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Louisiana Returning Board
Ben. James
Eaton Longwood
N. W. Burrell
Eliza Pinkston
Palmer
Ilinois
Sheridan
Gen. Palmer
Louisiana
Geo. B. Smith
Wisconsin
Pinkston
John Sherman
Gen. Garfield
Eugene Hale
Gen. White
Corlandt Parker
E. W. Stoughton
Kelley
Henry Pinkston
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Crook’s Last Fight Prompted Harsh Press Critique
AP dispatches summarize a New York Herald editorial praising Gen. Crook while denouncing rival coverage. The piece notes Mackenzie’s 1000 cavalry detachment at Cheyenne stronghold and stiff Sioux resistance. The Herald’s Davenport and Roach are accused of malice toward Crook. Crook’s enduring reputation is defended.
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Associated Press
New York Herald
Powder River
Mackenzie
Herald
Crook
Davenport
Roach
Corners Confederate Turmoil After Election Victory Fallout
A vivid 1876 post election scene from the Corners detailing celebrations for Tilden and Reform, local claims schemes, and plans to profit from civil war losses. Bascom and others eagerly assess mortgage-like settlements while rivals press for payback as Louisiana and Florida Hayes votes alter the outcome. Conflicts surface among citizens over compensation claims and loyalty tests.
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Wicis
Kentucky
Votin
Tilden
Reform
Strate
Louisvillle
New York
Connecticut
Secessionville
Bascom
Deekin Pogram
M’pelter Issaker Guyitt
Squire M’grath
Louisville
Linkin
Smithers
Washington
Johnson
Issaker Gavitt
John Morgan
Fedral
McPelter
Deckin Pogram
Capt. McPelter
Speks
Pollock
Louisiana
Florida
South Carolina
Hayes
Spekilater
Hegin
Unclear fragmentary headline from court document
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent facts. The readable portions mention a legal matter with names and numbers but no complete event or outcome to summarize accurately.
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