Electors and the Vice Presidency A History of Rarity and Change
A historical survey traces how early elections for president and vice president evolved. It details how electors voted by ballot for two persons in Washington's first election, notes notable vote splits among candidates across centuries, and highlights shifts after constitutional changes. The piece lists key figures, states, and voting quirks, illustrating evolving party dynamics and the emergence of separate president and vice president selections.
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New York Sun
Washington
John Adams
John Jay
George Clinton
John Rutledge
South Carolina
Poel Morrison
Maryland
John Tiancook
Hunting
Adams
Jefferson
Thomas Phackney
Coc. Pinekiney
Sane
Bure
Croton
Jay
New York
Samuel Adame
Massachusetts
Virginia
Connecticut
Carolina
Tredell
Johnston
Henry
George Washington
Vigloin
North Carolans
Titer
Chuckney
John Jay Rettines
Burr
Pinckney
Rufus King
Madison
Capain
Vermont
Clinton
John Langdon
New Hampshire
Ohio
Monroe
C.C. Mackney
Elbridge Gerry
de Witt Clinton
Jared Ingersoll
Pennsylvania
Ingersoll
Gerry
Daniel D. Tompkins
John FB. Howard
JR. G. Harper
James Ross
John Marshad
John QC. Adama
Tompkins
Delaware
Daniel Rodney
Richard Stockton
New Jeorney
Marsachusetts
Harper
Marylaund
Richard Ruth
John Calhoun
Jackson
John Q. Adams
St. Crawford
Georgia
Henry Clay
House
Calhoun
Nathan Banford
Nathaniel Macon
North Carolina
Clay
Martin van Buren
Maine
Rhode
Crawford
Sanford
Kentucky
Presi
Bush
William Smith
Fvo
Clay and
Serjeant
Floyd and
Lee
Wirt
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van Buren
William Wilkins
Vice Provident
WAH
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RRAM
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Aginst Warriten
Pranels Ranges
Wilam Smlith
Alahanmm
Hugh L. White
John Tyler
Wettetor
Granger
South Catalina
Mangin
Tyler
Smith
Winringan
van Muren
BR. M. Johnson
Tt. W. Tasewell
Vitelinia
Joe Ki. Polk
Walls
Frelinghuysen
Hirney
Ad Morris Protom
Sane Coadibone
Wnlform
Taylor
Fillmore
Dett
Criss
Pater Saids
Beve Sou Tigheter
Addins
Pierce
King
Boutt
Gratia
Hale and
Jullin
F.C. Breckinriige
W.L. Dayton
Bell and Everett
Andrew Johnson
Tdneoly
McClellan
Pendleton
Grant
Colfax
Seymour
Hlair
Carlier
Wilson
Horace Greeley
Grate Brown
Greeley
Hendricks
Jenkins
Davi Davis
Vicw
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Julian and
Colquitt
Palmer
Bramlette
Groesbeck
W. BR. Machen
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Harrison
James
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Morton
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Great Tricks Of Famous Fakirs
An article reviews legendary feats of jugglery and illusion across cultures. It cites Simeon Harun, Indian ruses, Chinese and Java tales, and 17th century observers, arguing modern camera evidence contradicts eyewitness magic and supports hypnotic explanation of crowd reactions.
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How to Make Good Coffee from an Expert
A 19th century expert details coffee making from bean selection to grinding and brewing. He stresses fresh roasted Java, grinding just before use, and using boiling water for proper extraction. The guide covers grind size, roast variety, water temperature, pot cleanliness, and cautions against weak methods and overconcentrated aromas.
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Music Teapiece From Texas Sister at Dinner
A humorous vignette describes Parson Downycouch dining with the Chatite family. Johnnie makes a quip about owing $12 pew rent and threatening to “Jet the church whistle” before a post dinner vocal solo follows the clergyman’s departure.
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Parson Downycouch
Johnny
Johnnie
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Benjamin Franklin in a playful satirical portrait
A verse tirade in Washington Star mocks Benjamin Franklin as improper for Society. It wryly questions his loyalty to duty and reputation while praising his early writing and humanity, then bids him depart in a ridiculed tone. The poem relies on 18th century persona and social critique.
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Benjamin Franklin
Washington Star
Young healer Keyser draws Cumberland Valley with claimed cures
W Lloyd Keyser of Nercemburg Pa has attracted wide attention by claiming to cure numerous ailments through a simple touch. He rejects miracles yet patients report relief from rheumatism headaches and other complaints, while doctors question the power and residents debate superstition and faith in his abilities.
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W. Lloyd Keyser
Nercemburg, Pa
Cumberland Valley
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Philadelphia Record
W. Lievel Keyser
Henry Rife
Inia
Schuylkill
2 College
Slatter
Rollenburg
Keyser
John M. Cooper
Ciimen
Mob Ingercoll
Keveer
Mercersburg
MacClellin
Markshure
Mercerburg
David Stauffer
Monlay
John Lochbaum
Philadelphia and
Vine Streets
Frank Rollins
Pat Rollins
Frank Rolling
Keveey
Rollins
Robert Coleman
Central Presbyterian Church
Benjamin Parrott
Jacob Ault
Tife
Tod
William Scheers
Eva
Hunter Patterson
Fulton County
G. A. Markley
Harrisburg
Hest Echoes Barging Caller in Washington Stag Mock
A terse line from the Washington Stag depicts a tall gaunt caller snapping at a speaker, denying weakness and claiming superiority in a tense verbal exchange. The dialogue emphasizes bravado and social tension in a compact, clipped exchange.
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