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Newspaper

Marshall Messenger

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1876

Page

4

Presidential outlook remains unchanged as campaigns continue

November 30 1876 report notes no shift in the presidential outlook up to press time. Both parties stick to battle lines. Senator Jnc. T. Marean is identified as Alabama Democrat U S Senator, while South Carolina has two legislatures, Hampton Democrats with 66 members and two Republicans, and a Radical legislature of 49 members lacking a quorum.

Stichei Jnc. T. Marean U. S Alabama South Carola Hampton Grants Clark County Imnels Lawrence Kelly William T. Grifith Burns Archer William J. Grifith South West Wolls Lawrence Kelly & Wmit Ad House Marshall Clark County Illinois Marshall Warren Bartlett

End of Session Uncertain as Munich Term Ties Up House

A 19th century reflection notes the present term of the House of Representatives ending in Munich. It argues confederates will lack a solid majority to push plans, while Zach Chandler is quoted preferring exile to Democratic control in Washington.

Munich Journal Zach Chandler H—Il Washington Cause of Representatives Sentinel

Lyman Proumbull Tires the Returning Board in New Orleans

A Chicago Times correspondent describes Lyman Proumbull as tall gaunt and endlessly active during canvassing. He questions carefully rarely stays still and harshly scrutinizes documents while peering over the shoulders of Walledo Wells. His determined, tireless conduct disrupts the board's work.

Chicago Times New Orleans Lyman Proumbull Gaunt Hale Ile Walledo

Tampering With Returns Sparks Political Row

Republicans faced sharp criticism after tampering with returns from La Soto parish. Returns sealed after the election were mailed on the 14th and arrived the 18th. A protest alleging intimidation, dated today, was found when the board opened the packet. The party missed the legal protest deadline by nearly three weeks, fueling accusations of dishonesty.

Lo Soto Parish

Republican of Twenty-fifth Assembly District Cheers Hayes Win

A letter-writer calling himself Republican of the Twenty-fifth Assembly District congratulates Hayes being counted in and predicts the paper will feel sick. He blames returning boards and cites Jay Gould, Zach Chandler, Madison Wells, and Pitt Kellogg as manipulators. He claims the end is not yet.

Hayes Belknap Babcock Robberson Grant Lina Jay Gould Zach Chandler Madison Wells Pitt Kellogg New York Sun

Returning Board Critique Highlights 1874 Actions

The New York Times analyzes the Louisiana Returning Board, noting past actions and the 1874 board overreach. It supports Wheeler Hoar and Frye's report and argues vacancies should be filled by credible Democrats rather than partisan figures.

New York Times Louisiana Returning Board Osuy Wheeler

Republicans Sweep Statewide Vote in Early Canvass

A Monday Springfield canvass shows Hayes electors leading with 279232 votes and LilDen 258607, Cooper 17109. Legislature would tilt Republican with 79 House seats, 24 Senate Republicans to 24 Democrats and 1 independent. Joint ballot totals favor Republicans 101 to 68 with independents 5. Delegation lists Republicans at 8 to Democrats 8, amid a possible Eighteenth district recount electing a Republican.

Springfield Hayes Lilden Cooper House Senate Wyley Lickat

Furniture-less South Carolina Legislature saga

A Cincinnati Enquirer note describes how during a late South Carolina legislative session the halls and committee rooms were emptied of all furniture. A Black attendee argued lawmakers could not take home the fixtures, but the plan to refurnish failed as desks carpets chairs and other items disappeared before adjournment.

South Carolina Cincinnati Enquirer

Darwin School Class A and Lb Attendance Report

Report lists pupils by class and hall, with ages and marks for several students. Staff include teacher L. Anderson and James A. Gibson, with director names and daily attendance notes.

Lily Jumper Jennie Craig Eva Clark Ellie Elliot Louiss Martin Lenn Sanford Bruce Myles Charles Sanford Erastes L. BL. Anderson James A. Gibson Myles Juruper

Clarksville School Monthly Report November 1870

November 88 1870 report shows pupil attendance with seven pupils never absent or tardy Mahala Gumbrill Anos B Lycan Fred Whitmire Edie Beadle Willie Bishop and Henry Alihouse among those recorded present Some visitors listed include Joel Clapp Geo Milhouse Thos Nicholson John Duzan Wm Coons Wm Barber Jacob Lycan Jr Miss Mary Wall and teacher Dylson finals confusion remains about totals and tardiness cases

Abeent Barber Jacob G. Lycan Jr Gorton Willis B Nutchigs Mra Duzan Mea. Lattiel L. Miller Miss Mary Wall

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