Presidential counting power debated in Louisiana letter
The letter signed by Sherman, Matthews and others argues that the President of the Senate is only a counting officer and lacks authority to adjudicate electoral certificates. It blasts the idea of a simple mechanical count and warns that such view risks dangerous outcomes if the two Houses disagree, urging careful constitutional consideration and warning of possible financial and political ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Sherman
Matthews
Democratic Committee
Butler Eald
Louisiana
Senate
United States
Lloussa
Jules
Lleuves
Crevoral Butler
Benate
Democratic Party
Iepublicane
Gren. Cutler
Mouse
Perona
REPORTER GEN DISCUSSES CONGRESS MEETING OVER TRANSITION
General Butler argues an extraordinary Congress session could be needed to handle immediate issues as Grant days in office near a successor. General Cutler notes constitutional limits on acting presidents and questions how a Senate president could assume power if March 4 occurs.
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Butler
Cieneral Grant
Boy
Puge
Congraga
Marcy
Lem
Congress
Senate
Cutler
Grant
Electoral College and historic presidential votes debate
The article analyzes how differing state votes could have altered 18th and 19th century election outcomes. It discusses figures like Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, Harrison, and Polk, detailing how small shifts in New York Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia could have changed electoral majorities and final presidents.
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United Minds
Thomas Jefférabn
John Adama
Washington
Adawa
Jefferson
Adtani
Virginia
North Corona
North Corona; and Hathowe
Adame
Uin
Adama
Maryland
Jol Adama
Eleetor
Alnee
Adwine
Nml
Petferson
Peeshiont Adnan
Preaidenn Matison
Die Witt Clinton
van Buten
Achelee
Pennavivanta
Coalleges
Pennsylvanias College
Col. Johnson
William Smith
Alabama
Senate
New York
Peennsylvania
Maine
New Jersey
van Buren
Gen. Harrison
Marne
Garrison
Polk
Me. Polk
Brain versus brawn in a changing era of labor
An editorial meditation contrasts political shifts and the rising value of intellect over muscle. It argues that society must invest time in study and planning, not just manual labor, to compete with advancing brainpower and technological progress. It likens industrial progress to a locomotive and laments the neglect of education and strategic thinking.
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New York
Clay
Poll
Cans
Ilo
Regulia
Boston
Wise
Onge
Profemelona
Rudy
Mel
Nunstale
Bralun
Wiltour Larmera
A Wife Discusses Election Plans in Dunbar District
An Arkansas town scene unfolds as a wife teases her husband about the upcoming election. He warns of a long wait for results and another campaign season, urging patience while noting political tension and ongoing preparations.
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Dunbar
Dawid
Charlotte
Couree
Patiende
Burat Lutay
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Mami
Diam
Johnie
Bai
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Tian
Jolie
Rogin
Jolnie
Innis
Awlate
John
Maggie Tather
Manna
Johgnie
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