War clouds lift as Illinois picks Davis for Senate
Warren Ledger reports a calmer national mood after a decisive week. The Illinois legislature elected Democrat David Davis to the U.S. Senate replacing Logan, while New Jersey and Georgia chose Democratic Senators. Louisiana Returning Board testimony boosts belief of a Democratic statewide majority, and Grant’s message strikes hard at conspirators. The paper expects a peaceful settlement and a partial return to business.
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Washington
Chandler
Cameron
Morton
Hayes
Ilinois
David Davis
U.S. Senate
Logan
New Jersey
Georgia
Louisiana Returning Board
Louisiana
Grant
Tilden
Sheridan Right For Once About Wells and Votes
A lengthy critique argues ex Governor J Madison Wells earned harsh judgment, while noting witnesses testified to a roguish fear of peril for truth. The piece questions the Returning Board and electoral outcomes in Louisiana, cites Senate aims to replace leaders, praises President Grant, and condemns Radical legislators tied to Cameron influence.
Local Option bill referred back in Senate amid political doubt
The Local Option bill, reported in the Senate, was sent back to committee ending its chances this session. The piece discusses Senator Stone’s vote to refer the measure, questions of possible whiskey-leaning influence, and critiques of Democratic and Republican actions. It closes with President Grant’s January 29 1877 signature on supporting the bill to stabilize national politics and public peace.
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Senate
Stone
Warren
Capt. Taggart
Mr. Stone
Myr. Stone
Hayes
Mall
Cameron
Camerons
Grant
Presidential Question Settled by Electoral Bill Approval
President signs the electoral counting bill after Senate 47 17 and House 191 86 approvals. The message to the Senate stresses orderly constitutional solution to disputed election results and the need for law to settle single and double returns, warning against irregular controversy and urging universal adherence to constitutional process.
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Tru
Senate
Edmonds
Morton
Lieliighuysen
Bayard
Thurman
House
Payne
Hunton
Abbott
Oar
Garfield
Judiciay
Clifford
Fields
Strong
Milles
Hfth
Senate of the
United States
Congress
Legislature in a fever over capital removal and electoral fallout
Harrisburg January 26 1877 report shows a week of political theatre with talk and little work. The house debated a capital removal bill and a memorial for a new state, while presidential questions dominated the agenda. Senators debated but avoided decisive votes amid partisan clashes.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Counting electoral votes plan questioned by Detroit News
The Detroit News questions whether republican organs would oppose any objections to the joint congressional committee plan for counting the electoral votes, suggesting caution about the certainty of their cause and the honesty of the ticket in the recent election.
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Detroit News
Joint Congressional Committee
Testimony on Wells alleges vote alteration in 1876 returns
Mr Littlefield testifies before the House committee on Powers Privileges and Duties about Governor Wells asking to alter electoral returns. He describes a December dinner, a whispered demand to change votes that night, and plans for affidavits to justify rejecting Vernon parish polls. He recalls urging a forged signature and reburns.
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Littlefield
Wells’ Returning Board
Louisiana
Wells
Hera
Returning Board
Governor Wells
New Orleans
Wella
Vernon Parish
United States
Jewell
Jim Brown
Sam Collins
Samuel Carter
Chandler Telegrams Expose Florida Troop Plot
Washington report details a Florida conspiracy claim involving Governor Stearns and Zach Chandler. Testimony describes telegrams urging immediate troops and money, with Chandler allegedly authorized to say such aid would be provided. Cipher messages and couriers allegedly linked to a broader effort to influence Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina.
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N.Y
Washington
Tallahassee
Stearns
Florida
Zach Chandler
Chandler
J. B. de Berry
William HE. Chandler
Worida
de Berry
Zach
Louiska
South Carolina
Why He Changed in Senate Testimony and Local Notices
A fragmented 19th century column recounts a voter changing from Republican to Democrat under pressure and faith terms, plus notes on Mgr. May of Forest County, his ill health, visiting limits, and family presence. It also mentions Bess Turner’s struggles, a theater career setback in Halifax, and a legal decision about a Peter Smith pardon and a marriage license bill in the state senate.
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Mgr. May
Benjamin May
Norristown
Wm. H. May
Louisville
H. FL. May
Tionesta
Tl. H. May
Forest Press
State Senate
Gazzam
Electoral commission nears verdict amid Garfield debate
Washington observers note quiet voting in the electoral commission's session and discuss potential actions behind electoral certificates. Democrats and Republicans gauge whether the panel will exclude Garfield’s state votes, while Kepner and Littlefield scandals sour Republicans on Louisiana returns and raise questions about the process ahead of March elections.
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Washington
Bullato Courier
Electoral Commission
House
Senate
Garfield
Judge Hoar
Garfeld
Commission
Thompson
Massachusetts
Florida Committee
Supreme Court of
Hayes
Kepner
Louisiana Returning Board
Littlefield
Louisiana Returning Bicba
Vernon Parish
Wells
Senator Davis Wins U S Senate Seat on First Ballot
The Springfield election for United States Senator concluded with Judge David Davis securing 10 votes on the first ballot as Lawrence and Haines trailed. Democrats and Independents had yet to decide a unified line, while Republicans secretly backed Haines to block Davis. Logan attended the Capitol during balloting before retiring to his hotel.
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The
Times
Springfield
United States
David Davis
Lawrence
Haines
Uni
Judge Davis
Davis
Logan
Capitol
Solus
Portrait of Senator Davis and assorted notes from a rural press
A sketch of Juper Davis the new Illinois senator with Anglo Saxon looks and fearless bearing, followed by anecdotes about his judicial past. The piece cites cases of a farmer avoided jail on own recognizance and a Virginian seeking review of confiscated bonds, then shifts to opinions on hunting laws and a Yale lecture excerpt. It ends with Moody and Sankey revival results and village humor about a man in a shirt at the post office.
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Juper Davis
Iinois
Sanford E. Church
New York
McDonald
Tribune
Westmoreland Democrat
Phillips Brooks
Yale
Moody and Sankey
Chicago
Jake
Pete
Qur Stock of Butt Shoes Now Complete
Qur stock of butt shoes is now complete and includes more common varieties of boots and rubbers.
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Cincinnati
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Sherwood
Northumberland
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Bedford
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Schnatterly
Tayatte
Richardson
Montgomery County
United States Senate
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York
Committee On Federal Relations
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Joint Committee of Congress
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Allegheny
Pennsylvania
R. B. Hayes
Wm. A. Wheeler
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Eberhart
Chester County
Jones
Yerkes
Dill
Hawley
Peale
Allen
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Ouchita
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Ol’ Massy Davis
Massy Lineum
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Halifax
Bessie
Brooklyn
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Chamberlain
Hampton
Settle
North Carolina
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Welch
Courier Journal
Iowa
Wales
Maine
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Herald
Wetmore
Vegetme
Pasise
Boston
Mi. Il
Pateingill
M. Wettingill & Co
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Gillmore
Wilaut Street
Natick
Mito
Mr. WR. Srevexa
Don
Best
J. W. Carter
Pinetead
Heston
Jan
Gieman
H.R, Stevens
H. Fi, Stevens
Qld
Wendleboe & Johnston
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Wells & Co
Wells and Co
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Conarro
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Hamburg
Parmlee & Henry
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