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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1877

Page

2

Opposition cries to beat Logan in Springfield race

In Freeport Journal style a passage notes ongoing opposition against Logan at Springfield. Senator Bouthwell of Massachusetts is to be succeeded by Ton. Gen. F. Tloar, a staunch Republican and able statesman. Democrats welcome the proposed compromise as increasing their chances to win.

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Senator Morton Opposes Snide Electoral Vote Lottery Plan

All honor to Senator Morton for withholding his name from the disgraceful unconstitutional counting scheme. The remark labels the lottery plan as snide and questions its validity in electoral procedures.

Morton

Compromise Plan Echoes Peace Resolutions of 1804

A fragment cites a compromise plan likened to the peace resolutions of 1804, arguing it declares a fair and legal election a failure amid contested rhetoric and unclear phrasing. The source text is incomplete and non-specific, offering only partisan critique and historical allusion without verifiable details.

Prefer withdrawal of Republicans to avoid a disgraceful compromise

The author argues it is better for the Republican party to withdraw from the contest so Tilden's faction can secure the Presidency, warning against a compromise that would effectively be a new election by a small panel of fifteen, likely controlled by Democrats.

Speech on electoral vote counting by House member

Friday the 19th the House debated the rights of the House to count electoral votes. Hox. IL. C. Boredward argued that constitution and precedents require the President of the Senate to open count and declare the votes. He noted a resolution appointing a Senate President to receive and count votes for President.

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Defeat Senator Logan Amid Persistent Republican Efforts

The Democratic party has spent years wiring to defeat Senator Logan and partisan investigators have pursued him to undermine his re election. Republicans remain steadfast in support while public opinion holds Logan’s integrity against relentless attacks, hoping his election remains possible for the state’s future.

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Contested Electoral Crisis and War Weariness

The piece rails at a failed compromise over Hayes and Tilden, denounces Congress and democracy, and defends Hayes. It cites the electoral vote count, argues for counting by the Constitution, and notes a Senate contest with Logan Palmer Anderson and others. It records party feuds, a council of war, and a shift of Palmer’s votes to Anderson.

Palmer Logan Anderson Parish Maines Anderrson Traines Goudy Lawrence Trumbull Stephenson Marshall

Senator McClellan Excelling on State Judiciary Panel

The text praises Senator McClellan as a capable district representative in the State Senate, noting his strong background as a jurist and his esteemed position on the Judiciary Committee. It adds he serves on Railroads, Mines and Mining, and State Library committees.

Senate Judiciary Committee McClellan Mines and Mining State Library

The Electoral Vote Counting Bill Faces Senate and House

Washington reports the joint committee on counting electoral votes presented its report in both chambers. The measure, largely the same as earlier dispatches, faces opposition and possible defeat as politicians debate constitutional and practical aims of a unified counting process.

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