21 Dec 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1876
Page
1
The report covers a Senate Judiciary clash over telegraph seizure rights, a House investigation into New York post office tampering claims, and harrowing testimony from Louisiana witnesses on intimidation and killings during the 1876 election, including Jane Longwood and Eaton Longwood in Ouachita Parish.
Washington dispatch reports a push for a national capitation tax on immigrants, opposed by the National Board of Trade and city boards in Detroit Chicago Portland Boston and Philadelphia. Critics say the plan taxes arrivals and ignores regional benefits from immigration.
Indiana dispatch notes a debate in Indianapolis dated December 20 with Hon. Josie L. Williams of Fort Wayne in attendance. The item reflects local political tension and notes no discussion of war opinions during the gathering.
AFt. Wayne Sentinel articles spark calm among county Democrats as they plan a Saturday meeting to protest Hayes' inauguration without endorsing armed resistance. The speaker notes Allen County as a leading Democratic area and predicts a lively gathering to reaffirm Tilden and Hendricks while avoiding violence. Public opinion tilts toward peaceful resolution.
A New Orleans Republican letter argues fuller investigation confirms Hayes carried Florida fairly and that the Returning Board's action stands. Democrats still seek the Florida recount, hoping it might alter the Electoral College result or at least show their State ticket victorious.
Gov. Hendricks speaks to a Journal reporter about the electoral crisis. He denies war but warns of danger, defends House power in counting the vote, and rejects force to secure the Presidency. He calls rumors of a secret political society false and stresses open democracy.
In New Orleans on December 20, George A. Branstorph testified before the House Committee about being beaten and arrested after voting the Democratic ticket. He named assailants, pressed police for protection, and described threats before the election. Branstorph, once a Republican, says he switched parties seeking work and was sentenced to ten days or five dollars for disturbing the peace.
A man testifies about armed groups on an island, threats against colored people, and Democratic voting pressure during an election. He describes arrests for being out with arms, fear to vote, and a committee adjournment to hear more testimony.
Dec 20 dispatches depict House and Senate committees touring Live Oak Jasper Precinct Jackson County and Manatee County amid alleged election irregularities. Witness testimonies describe ballot secrecy violations, missing precincts, and Democratic suppression of Republican votes. Reports cite prior violence in Jackson County and ongoing mandamus and canvassing actions.
The Senate adjourns sine die on December 22 as tax and appropriation bills pass, with a 17 mill tax levy totaling $2,010,000. Hampton aides criticize early adjournment while Times notes Democrats seek to gain leverage to halt Republican plans.
In Riehmann Virginia today the Senate debated Senator Johnson's resolutions condemning Federal interference in South Carolina and expressing Virginia's sympathy. An amendment urged South Carolinians to continue forbearance, then the resolutions were adopted with 31 yeas and 8 Republican nays.
New York December 20 The Postmaster informs Hon A B Hewitt in Washington that he is accused on the floor of Congress of letters passing through the office being opened before delivery He asks Hewitt to move for an immediate investigation and denies the claim as utterly unfounded.
About 900 of 1300 captured Sioux ponies arrived in St Paul for sale while the remainder faced deaths or theft. Thieves and dishonest herdsmen followed the herd during the long journey, with several thieves arrested and some ponies sold to citizens for whisky or cash.
A New Orleans dispatch reports that Mexicans captured banker Mr. Miller at Chihuahua and demand eight thousand dollars in gold for his release. Colonel Andrews leads infantry, cavalry and artillery toward the area to rescue him as insurgents number about 400 and threaten to hold him if refused.
A large gathering at Pike's Opera House in Cincinnati frames the Hayes victory and electoral dispute as a defense of lawful voting. Speakers including Rufus King defend constitutional processes while condemning intimidation and calls for abrupt political upheaval.
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