Possibilities of a contested election in the Union
The article warns of extreme but possible outcomes from election disputes. It cites presidential rivals, party lines, and alleged plots, noting talk of dual presidencies and even civil war if disputes reach the Senate and canvassing boards. It mentions Tilden, Hayes, Mayes, and New York figures amid Utah and New Orleans irregularities, reflecting deep fears of a constitutional crisis.
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Repubican
Mayes
Tilden
Congress
New York
Hendricks
Newitt
Wade Sampton
South
New York City
Goy
New Orleans
Senate
Oiéet
Hayes
Vote Gist in South Carolina Dominion Ties
A garbled report notes Democratic margins in South Carolina counties with reference to Edenelee and Edgetic column. It mentions a Democratic majority over two thousand larger than the overall population, with race implied. The text suggests political tension but lacks clear facts.
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South Carolina
Edenelee
Edgetic
Canvassing Board action on SC election cited by telegraph
The Canvassing Board of South Carolina issued certificates to the electors and adjourned despite a Supreme Court order. The piece claims the board acted in duty bound, while critics allege contempt and manipulation by partisan forces, praising Republican electors’ decisive win.
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South Carolina
Theseattle
Supreme Court
Supreme, Court of the State
Ard
Tayes
Chamberlail
Wilde Stampton
Moses
Crov
Chamberlain
Hourty
F. J. Cardoza
T. C. Dunns
William Stone
B.E. Payne
H. W. Purvis
Board of
Vines
Columbia Dispatch
State Supreme Court
Capitol
Morida Board of Canvassers Stumbles on One Democratic County
The Morida Board of Canvassers reports slow progress with returns in all but one county. Officials claim unofficial figures show a Republican majority of 793, while the remaining Democratic county withholds results to ensure the tally can cover the margin once it arrives.
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Morida
Yayes
Bulldozing recount targets Glover in Feliciana election
W K Sullivan reports from New Orleans on the Glover case in Fast Feliciana Louisiana describing how a Black man was allegedly intimidated during an election. The piece questions Democrat voters in Stephenson County about reform methods used to sway ballots and the legality of an election carried out by such means.
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Glover
Fast Feliciana
W. K. Sullivan
Chicago Journal
New Orleans
Nan Glover
Stephenson
County
Tilden
Zekial Cdovel
Llive
East Feliciana
Clinton
Dar
Osaka
Levy Doty
W. M. McAdams
John Norwood
Letter on revolvers cites Schofield invention origin
A cavalry officer letter to the Navy Herald discusses the Custer massacre and praises the Smith and Wesson revolver over the Colt breech loader. It notes Major Schofield, a Freeport citizen and Mrs. A. H. Wise’s brother, and claims the Schofield revolver is uniquely valuable for mounted service. The writer adds surprise at a Freeporter’s credit.
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Navy Herald
Schofield
Freeport
A. H. Wise
Colt
Schofield-Smith and Wesson
The Election Result Declared By The Journal
The Journal states there is no doubt who is legally elected president three weeks after the vote. It asserts Hayes will be next president based on Colorado joining electors and Indiana’s 15 votes, totaling 185 for Tilden and Reform to 186 for Hayes. The piece notes official counts justify the claim and hints final outcomes depend on March 4.
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Wwelcome
Tammany
New York
Ltteerty
Wis
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois
Tilden
Befhuyes
Mlden
Cyrus Fry Elected to State Legislature in Great Bend
Hon Cyrus Fry, long known to residents of Great Bend and Maunsus for his sterling character, recently moved to Great Bend and earned public trust. On election day he was chosen to represent his county in the State Legislature, reflecting strong community support and rising political stature.
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Cyrus Fry
Hom Cy dEry
Great Bend
Maunsus
Tio
Cyrus
Congress
South Carolina Canvassing Board Adopts Contested Certificates
A South Carolina Canvassing Board issues certificates for Republican electors and state officers amid court action over returns. The board claims ten day limits and adjourns sine die, while Hampton appeals to the people and the Supreme Court weighs corrections to Laurens and Edgefield votes.
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South Carolina
The
Tribune
Washington
Supreme Court
Laurens
Edgefied
Edgefield
Thampton
Chamberlain
Wheeler
Wade .Hiampton
Gen
Hampton
Columbia
5. C
Board of
Gough Delivers Impassioned Temperance Lecture at McCormick Hall
John D B Gough spoke last evening to a large audience in McCormick Hall on temperance. He mixed dramatic rhetoric with narrative, provoking laughter at drunken antics and shuddering at liquor’s wretchedness. His final appeals were powerful and moving, leaving a lasting impression.
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John DB. Gough
McCormick Hall
Chicago Journal
Constitutional views on electors and inauguration
The text argues how states choose electors and how Congress and the President of the Senate count presidential votes. It cites historical practice from Washington’s era, Kent’s opinion on who counts, and asserts that once votes are opened and a majority declared, no revolutionary action can stop inauguration. It emphasizes duty to witness and certify rather than nullify.
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Nee Wi
House of Areas
Willlynize
Louisiana
Fuda
Otey
Repucan
Senate
Congress
Washing
House
How To Stop a Paper From Delivery
Do not return it to the master or printer. Send a postal card or letter to discontinue with your full name town and state. If the paper is late, specify arrears and the due amount. Ensure the editor receives notice before the next issue to stop promptly.
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Olen
Return of Hayes Legend Triggers Curious Debate
A scrambled note references a playful phrase about Returning Be Hayes and a joking expansion for S.J. mil as Shot dun Tilden J ment. Burlington Havolk-By appears as a fragmentary locale cue, with unclear context and names.
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Hayes
Smarty
S.J
Dun Tilden
Burlington
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Nighton
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Democratic Club
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