Electoral vote counting and political notes from 1877
News from the Troy Herald reports on the deaf and dumb asylum in Fulton and the lunatic asylum at Holl, health concerns of J. Madison Wells, and Hayes cabinet speculation. It covers presidential pardon health claims, Congress counting electoral votes, Florida objections, and Senate bills for the James Ends jetty works with the tripartite tribunal for counting, naming judges and representatives involved.
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Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Fulton
Lunatic Asylum
Safe Place
Tripartite Tribunal
Supreme Court
Clifford
Strong
Miller
Field
Iradley
Davie
Senate
Ilinois
Thurman
Bayard
Edmunds
Morton
Frelinghuysen
Payne
Stinton
Abbott
Gartluldd
Loar
Louisiana Return Controversy Deepens In Congress Probe
The investigating committee hears testimony about Louisiana political pressure and bribery. J. Mardi and J. H. Maddox claim threats and danger surround the return, with demands for large payments to fix the Republican vote. Wells and Wolfe discuss payoffs to control the Hayes outcome and party sacrifice for cash.
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Congress
Louisiana Returning Board
J. IL. Maddox
J. Mardiwon Wella
Washington
Louisiana
Wolfe
Rlnk
Hayes
Intimidation in Southern politics sparks debate
A nostalgic, partisan critique accuses Republicans of intimidation to suppress black voters and alter election outcomes. It cites troop deployments at precincts, forged returns, testimonies from Littlefield and Wells, and claims of federal-leaning manipulation of votes amid Reconstruction.
How I Was Passed Bribery Charges in a State Bill Scandal
Investigation reveals payments linked to the renewal of bonds for the Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad. Testimony shows money flowed to sway votes, with figures from five hundred to two thousand dollars to various actors. Reports detail claims, evasions, and alleged disbursements as committee probes continue. Also noted are prison labor proposals and a January debt total of 2,194,245,511 with treasury cash figures and a June 1876 decrease of 8,597,772.
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Twenty-seventh
General Assembly
Hannibal
Joseph
John A. Thudd
T. T. Hathaway
St. Louis
Twenty Seventh Assembly
Hutchinn
Hathaway
Rudd
W.C. Wilson
Stumpf
Wilson
Bostor
Clay King
Johnson County
Treasury
Leas
Unica
The Electoral Bill Debate and Partisan Tensions
The electoral bill passes a large majority in the Senate with all Democrats except one and most Republicans in the House. The piece is framed as wise, just, and constitutional, praised as preventing war and ensuring peace. Questions arise about committee advantages, judicial impartiality, and extraordinary presidential result procedures amid Republican press threats and fears of violence.
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Senate
House
Congress Conti
Wisconsin House Debates Rail Reform and Tax Proposals
The legislative report outlines bills to abolish the railroad commissioner’s office, cancel debts via mortgage sales, and reorganize judiciary bodies. It notes proposed taxes on railroad property, reduced salaries for state officers, and adjustments to county courthouses and justice appointments. A concurrent resolution memorializes Congress on the Southern Transcontinental Railway, while other measures address tobacco inspection and public debt funding.
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Committee On
Wright
Judiciary Committee
Justices of the Peace
Putnam County
Calarica
Jude
Hou
Thoraday
Congress
Alx
Bouther Trane-Continental Railway
Senate
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Troy Herald
Thro
D. Fismer
Ree Uamoxd
Eélers
Holl
Alex
Stephens
Mie
J. Madison Wells
McDonald Ia
Ila
Flovida
Cenale Committee
Eada
Morvill
Jefferson City
St. Charles Cofsies
Dryden
Warren
Brown
Linccoli
Moore
Lewis
Sith
South
Republican Party
Ferrorem
Republic
Kellogg
Chamberlain
Stearns
Tilden
Hendricka
Ferry
Littlefield
Lowisiana
Congressional Committee
Wells
Democrate
Republicana
Ele
Wella
Vernon Parlod
Wide
Nicholla
Luthefield
Muu
Con
Col. Price
Pett County
Mbalao
Imine
THE
Iine
Indian Territory
Anthony
State Board of Guardians
Adi
Tobacco Association
Berry of
Bollinger
SGU
St. Lowi
St. Lous
Missouri
Grange
Anki
United States
B. Plumb
Kansas
Marvoy
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