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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1876
Page
2
Gold was quoted in the New York market on Monday at 1085 with trading activity noted. Prices reflected a cautious session as investors weighed economic data and inflation signals in a volatile metals market.
President McMahon of France confronts a cabinet crisis as all ministers tender their resignations on Saturday. The move is seen as an attempt to bulldoze Mack, yet it is expected he won’t yield to pressure and may not back Tilden and Reform.
The message was not delivered on Monday as House members hid a Speaker to organize. The JouRNAL this week omits it. The document reportedly is very complete and reviews the Southern question thoroughly.
The 44th Congress opened in Washington on Monday the 4th with both houses quorums. Samuel J. Randall of Pennsylvania was elected Speaker of the House to fill the vacancy from Mr Kerr's death. Republicans voted for Gen Garfield as a compliment, acknowledging him as party leader in the chamber.
Nebraska faces a dispute as the state adopts a new constitution requiring the Legislature to canvass electoral votes. The newly elected Legislature convenes in January, while the Electoral College meets today. Gov Garber has convened the old Legislature in extra session, likely settling the matter legally.
The annual report of the Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners notes the total length of main lines in the state and those passing through is 10 526 miles with 863 miles double track. It lists 52 companies, many formed by consolidations, and cites increases in line totals since the last report.
Democratic members from Laurens and Edgefield demand seating with invalid election certs and create a separate assembly in a club hall. Gen Ruger and soldiers protect the State House as two chambers meet in one room, with speakers clashing and constables summoned amid a tense bi party standoff.
The column recounts Eliza Pinkston testimony before the Louisiana Canvassing Board last week and cites Gov. Palmer’s fiery pledge to expose and punish the alleged atrocities. It portrays Southern Democrats’ fear of political fallout, northern complicity, and the charged debate over the Pinkston case as a national political crisis.
After Eliza Pinkston testified about a shocking assault, Democratic counsel subjected her to a rigorous cross examination causing her to faint and bleed. The cross questioning mixed doubt with harsh insinuations as her husband and witnesses recalled further alleged outrages by Dr Young’s brother and accomplices, deepening the case.
Washington December 4 The Senate opening drew less public interest than the House but galleries filled before noon. New Colorado senators Chaffee and Teller took seats after desk rearrangements while Price Jones and Randolph joined Democratic ranks. Chaffee drew the long term ending 1879. Teller the short term.
Washington dispatch describes the House opening with Speaker Kerr mourned, Clerk Adams presiding, and 249 members present. Samuel J. Randall wins the Speaker vote 161 to 82 amid party maneuvering, while Tilden faction tensions and possible electoral fraud concerns stir New York Democrats.
The lower House race for Speaker draws many qualified candidates with niche support. The piece highlights Nom. James Shaw of Mt. Carroll and Hon E. B. Sherman of the 4th Senatorial District as leading possibilities, praising Sherman’s parliamentary experience and decisiveness. The author would be content with either Shaw or Sherman becoming speaker.
Col Fred Grant was arrested and fined ten dollars and costs for bouncing a Chicago Journal reporter who pressed him about Sheridan’s headquarters. Grant, angered by the reporter’s persistence, earned a head put on him by a president’s son, while the reporter boasted of the incident.
The Florida Board of State Canvassers reports that all counties except Dade have opened returns. Electors tally: Wumphries 24328, Pearce 24324, Long 24323, Holden 24528, Young 24284, Call 24?3, Tilton 24283, Bullock 24282. Dade County adds Hayes 9 to Tilden 5, leaving Hayes ahead by 47.
Gen Sheridan and staff reached Camp Illinois and laid over awaiting the north-bound train. He offered no opinion on Louisiana or South matters, while his officers gave guarded remarks about rumored obstructions blamed on railway delays and possible sabotage at several spots including a twenty-foot trestle.
The State Board of Canvassers declared Republican electors victorious with Hayes 278232 to Tilden 258601 and Cooper 17109. Proclamation issued. Joseph J. Castles counted with scattered votes as Cook County misspelled his name. Board ruling on Hef fernan case kept Democrat in office. discussion noted about crediting ballots for Castle.
Today is the day fixed by law for the Electoral Colleges of the various States to meet and declare their choice for President.
From Chicago dated November 29 comes news that Lieut Gen Sheridan received a report from Crazy Woman Fork on November 26 and Mackenzie on November 27 describing Mackenzie’s movement toward the Big Horn mountains and an attack on a Cheyenne village of over a hundred lodges as part of a plan to strike the Cheyennes first.
A list details paramilitary violence before the Louisiana election era, naming many victims by parish. Names include Primus and James Jackson, Bynum, Rhodes, McCloud, Burrell, Clark, Hawkins Jones, Emanuel Richard, London Hector, Randall Dinners, Henry Robinson, Jesse Briges, and Isador Herron. The report notes bulldozing, hangings, whipping, house fires, and other assaults against Black Republicans and whites.
A group in Louisiana issues a manifesto dated December 1 asserting Tilden electors are chosen by majorities of 5,000 to 7,000, claiming Democratic votes were largely legal despite violence and irregularities. They contend the returning board cannot change results without abuse of law, cite parish vote anomalies, and defend a fair canvass per Louisiana statute, naming Palmer and others.
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