Democratic party dominance and rival reactions across states
A Senate contest in Delaware showcases Democratic control after disputed elections, while Massachusetts and Pennsylvania voters reflect on political balance. The piece notes Republican gains, legislative actions, and party criticism, with references to Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, and the nation’s mood on governance and reform.
Bill of Interest and Judicial District Changes Discussed
Harrisburg correspondence details a pending bill in Congress to reform female school director elections and governance. It covers a new judicial district for Westmoreland and unions of counties, plus appointments to militia ranks. The Board of Charity and state education issues are noted, with political commentary on Democracy and annexation debates in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heformid Veeting—New Judicial District— Executive Appointments—Board of Charity
Srow Storm, &c
Aden
Senate
Mennaylania
Liatrlen
Mons Uereters
Ltndy
Parman
Weetaoreland
Westmoreland County
Buckalew
White
Wetmoreland
Dorian
Armstrong
Me. Furman
Board OF Charity
Len Kane
Dr. Worthington
Bearh
Sturit
Unis
Contested Election Petition Sparks Senate Debate
The First District contest involves citizens challenging abert P. Dechert's Senate seat. Speakers argue over legal duties, the proper tribunal, and whether a special committee can hear merits, with references to historic election precedents and the Grenville act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Lhus
Air Nat Bu
Pegua
Reyal
Aantablit
MD. Gavhwen
Kouda Web
Glayuarii
Cuniestel Evelagna
Hite
Dean Dan
Lauglind
Ute Atians
Grenville
Weis
Goa
Senate
Mr. Boeaker
Cameron
Trin
Paton
Jol Clark
United Kingdom
de Houde
Henville
Wa House
Watford
Sir Chon Planer
Lavistalute
Diathera Wee
Meuse
Uneud
Colwaubia
Wajordy
Contesti
Colyusbia
Buckalew
Stabia
Remarkable Predictic on Democracy and the Supreme Court
The note discusses a private 1885 conversation between Chancellor Kent and Judge Story. It criticizes the current government as weak and corrupt, claims the Senate is reformable, and argues for elective judges and a stronger constitutional balance. It cites Chief Justice Marshall shifting views on removal power and warns against tyranny and party misrule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americana Law Review
Kent
Judge Story
Washington
Supreme Court
Unite States
Senate
United States
Runa
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Indiana Progress
Indiana. PA
Cauvas
Ty Nore
Repubican
I *Racy
Deehert
Philadelphia
Decher
Dochert
Democratic Party
Henry Wilson
United States Senate
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Massachusett
Persing
Richmond Senate
Robert E. Lee
George H. Thomas
Sinunige
Thomas
House of Representatives
Ohio
Janes
Vicksburg
Abraham Lincoln
Capitol
Seitz
Feneca County
Delaware
Eli Baulebury
Willard
Missouri
Frank P. Blais
Senator Drake
Minnesota
Win. Winder
P. Stearns
Kome
Saya the Philadelpha Press
Mississippi
Gao
Penneytvanis
New Yorke
Edureuon
Harrisburg
WIS Excellency
GEARY
John BF. Hartrantz
Thomas J. Jorvan
Harry Whie
Lute Kosser
Danes L. Selfridge
Dun Suis L. Kane
Joshua K. Sigfried
J. F. Gallegher
Thomas B. Bearer
Te Renate
CREDU
Harrisbung
Jan
San Domingo
Mexico
General Grant
Vallandighs
Springs
Kenny
W. M. Ewart
Committee of Ways and Means
Valandinglam
Bremer & Co
Dealans
Blairsville
Iva
Dlmonds
U.S
Casa Trema
Hille Wfuther National Barke
Tacladia
Nickles
Speniv, Yix
Liabelitins
Sevan Bank
Enerees Conividual Depuri
Hue
Tupai
Rize
Pemeaghvaxta
Indiana
T. D
Cunninehau
Kishaville
Obors
D. Cunningham
Cahier
Joan G. Lowe
H. P
C. Brew A. Data
E. Turner & CO
Bouthalde
Hududrand
Cook
Parlok
Gronae T, Hamiltor
Manufacther of
Deslerin
Foop
Brilhart & Cinwiana
Pak
Tishwil
Madon
Dar Temarr
Iaven & Bro
Galilarr
Atloman
Drasha
Ephan
Joshua Bill
The
Orphan's Court of Indiana
A. D.st
Anid
Burrell
Anid County
W. A. Loughry
Doxwood
Caver
Dagensed
Samuel Dixoty
Dines Libengood
Joshus Hill
John Hill
Prustea
Bet WM. R. Black
Bea iv
Jarwest
Wil
E. C. Allen & Co
Augusta
Maina
Iversalism
Chuvinnay i
Gs Line
Norway Oats
Alsike Clover
Te American Stock Journal
N.P. Boyer & CO
Parkesburg
Heater County
J.A. Butterfield
W. Madison Street
Chisago
Rew York Safety Byelam Power CO
Curtlands Street
New York
Abonco Georgh Stinson & CO
Vortisna
Sinine
Betees Cutler Hos & CO
Busjon
Tham
Romares
Sada
Dreitur
Upham
Pricy
Mimi
Ube
Tavexs
Mall
Addryss
Umgass Nu
Tal Jape Streed
Fianoipina
Cirbalare Swat Troe
al ‘Oruwaistr
Manatiun
Umer
Paul Vogel & Brothers
Eo Dobog
Oxels
S the Justice
Trdians
Dodisua
Nunez
Atkinson
Thomas Ratbler
Devender
Ludiana
Atkynson
Bundy
Wurrimeny
Tudiany
Gail Uounay
Leliana
Nancy S. Atkinesn
Nancy B. Atkins
Suseph Borfington
E Diany
Joan Lowry
Joseph Atkinson
Howard
Sharif
Dues
Gapdler Hardware
Heame
Miton
Ara Brace
Ceant
Abina
Whissel
Indiana, Pa
A. M. Bell
Bell's
A.M. Dell's
Queensware
Glaxsware, &c
A. St. Bell's
Bert Tobasco
A.M. Ball
Gota
A.M. Bell
Pene * Chapel
Ir Centre
Jas.t van Work
Fleming
Jalob Dark
Commofica
Joo. Ty
Ae Tie
Bethren Neshir & Lewis
J. A. Neahit
Mawiliata
Neshiv & Lewle
George R. Lewis
Nesbit & Lewis
Yne
Svceytiung
Inpodtte
Epiacopal Church
Tha Depot
Stoek
Nokaa
Raihend
ST Iy
Prause Ramat
William J. Kirk
Country Produce
Priladplpoia
Moorhead
VM M
K. Jamison & GO
Pumadelphia
Srigas Bovert
Adiana County
Deposit Bank
Vspidaivad
Interoot
Tima Daposit
Tnigne Ana Foreign
U.4
Sage
Directoerkes
Sds
Eg Willmimm
Syewart
James Recarter
Harry Wilitke
Lex
Robert Mschen K
Wilson
WAL
Cashier
H.C Yire Mak Noree
Gil Cancer Antidotas
Ar Eagaule
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