Law and electoral eligibility in the 1876 crisis
The Cincinnati Enquirer argues that electors must be chosen by law and that ineligible candidates cannot be counted. It cites British and U.S. authorities to support counting only eligible votes, asserting Tilden should be lawfully counted if law governs the outcome and defects in electors cannot create vacancies or defeat eligible candidates.
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Party of Law
Nilden
Hayes
Oregon
Vermont
Tilden
Pennsylvania
Clurey
Thompson
Regina
Cooks
Elia
Blackburn
Lord Campbell
C. J
Cundall
Blake
Mr. Willes
Queen
Boscawen
King
Withers
Taylor
Bath
Lord Denman
United States
Mr. Tilden
Cincinnati Enquirer
General Hampton Declares Peace After Last Outrage Manifesto
General Hampton issues a manifesto from Columbia South Carolina dated November 22 1876 condemning the Board of Canvassers for certifying Republican electors and denying Democratic lawmakers, urging calm and obedience to the state Supreme Court while asserting the illegality of the action and calling for constitutional government.
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General Hampton
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Supreme Court
Republican
Edgefield
Laurens
Ijtampron
Hewitt Letter Praises South Carolina Calmness and Unity
National Democratic Committee chair Abram Hewitt writes to Wade Hampton praising South Carolina’s self control amid tensions. He expresses confidence in Northern support, faith in federal justice, and belief the coming verdict will vindicate liberty and establish a lasting free government.
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New York
South Carolina
United States
Axsram
Hewitt
Nat. Dem. Com
Cream of tartar cure touted by public figure
Edward Hine told the Liverpool Mercury he would risk his reputation to endorse a supposed small pox cure. He claimed dissolving one ounce of cream of tartar in a pint of water and sipping it cold would reliably cure the disease in three days, leaving no marks or blindness.
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Edward Hine
Liverpool Mercury
Republicans Claim Doubtful States After Election Morning
A fragment notes Republicans began asserting victory in doubtful states the morning after the election and have continued since, highlighting their confidence in vote counting.
Liberty at the Crossroads Amid Civil Strife
The Indianapolis Sentinel urges calm national counsels as Washington faces upheaval over South Carolina, declaring fraud, military force, and overthrown courts threaten liberty. It calls for robust patriotism and statesmanship to prevent cremation of American freedom.
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Washington
United States of America
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Grant
Chamberlain
César
Lot
America
Indianapolis Sentinel
Duty of the Hour in the Tilden Crisis
The article condemns Northern hostile press push for violence in the Tilden crisis and asserts calm, lawful remedies. It argues Southern states will act within law to protect ballots, warns against carpetbagger accusations, and calls for Democratic duty to defend voters and constitutional rights.
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Tilden
North
South
Hampton
South Carolina
Washington
Howest
Bayard
W. Y. World
Explaining Their Defeat in New York Politics
A New York correspondent for the Chicago Tribune cites dissatisfaction among Republicans over campaign management. He accuses Cornell of sore defeat and Conkling of similar failure, criticizing imbecility, stubbornness, wasted money, and spurning energetic allies. The piece contrasts New York and Indiana campaign strategies and notes a year of governors with Hayes in the national race. An exchange claims more blondes than brunettes, inviting a fair count.
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Hayes
Back to Tweed and Theater Glories in New York
From New York dated 24, 1876, the correspondent reports Tweed’s return in chains and compares his fate with his successor John Wellesley’s nuptials. The piece surveys a busy scene of Madame Issippof’s concerts, Booth’s Hamlet, Davenport’s As You Like It, Clara Morris as Miss Multon, Boucicault at Wallack’s, the Wonder Theater, Sardanapalus at Booth’s, Baba at Niblo’s, Coup’s Aquarium, lectures by Woodhull and Dr Deems, and the upcoming Sunday Magazine from Frank Leslie. Philadelphia’s old glory dwindles, turnstiles still catch fifty-cent pieces, and the grand Philadelphia Exhibition’s treasures dwindle as visitors depart.
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John Morrissey
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Orlando
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Boston
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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Ffrank Leslie
Leslie
Popular Monthly
Seymour Opposition to Electoral College Abolition
Ex Governor Seymour tells World correspondent he strongly opposes abolishing the Electoral College and warns Republicans they would ruin themselves by pursuing a fraudulent national vote count. He argues honor and precedent would stop any party from winning by false means and notes the risk of losing power if Hayes is elected by fraud.
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World
Hayes
United States
Louisiana
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Senate
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Tilden
Governor Stoare Sought 50,000 Funds at Distressed Rate
A York Express excerpt reports Governor Stoare of Florida sought money at a distressed rate. It notes the National Committee room discussion and questions why Zach Chandler would not telegraph to draw on Stoare at sight for 50,000. The piece hints at Republican party figures seeking clarity on the demand.
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Florida
Zach
Chandler
National Committee
Republican Party
Wev
York Express
Don Angelo de Salazar Death Echoes in Mexican Histories
Baron Don Angelo de Salazar, among Mexico's richest and most influential citizens during turbulent times, dies. He is remembered for his loyalty to Maximilian and the execution period at Queretaro. Napoleon and Bazaine are noted as treacherous or exiled, with the Princess Salm-Salm as the sole remaining close ally, who has remarried an Englishman.
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Don Angelo de Salazar
Mexico
Maximilian
Jie
Queretaro
Napoleon
Bazaine
Salm-Salm
Inquirer Denounces Stearns on Florida Electors Issue
The Philadelphia Inquirer, as a Republican voice, attacks Stearns of Florida for presuming to decide Florida's Electoral vote. It notes 6 Pennsylvania votes gave Grant a 136000 majority in 1872, cites Slayean plurality around 17000, and cites Democratic intimidation of Republicans weakening Keystone State support.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Stearns
Florida
Tilden
Hayes
Pennsylvania
Grant
Keystone
Hayes Aides Claim State Leads as Hayes Seeks Presidential Inauguration
The text notes that Hayes can carry only his own state by 7,000, compares it to Grant in 1872 by over 40,000, and suggests Republicans faced intimidation. It asserts Hayes would ensure his inauguration if declared president, while offering no policy details for Tilden.
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