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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1876
Page
2
A Ledger excerpt from Nov 16 1876 argues for Tilden’s large popular lead and electoral victory while condemning admin actions to overturn results. It cites Louisiana Florida and other states, cites troops and committee manipulations, and vows Tilden will be inaugurated despite Republican scheming and calls for public defiance.
The Harrisburg Patriot denounces Republican critics of the people’s verdict and asserts that friends of Mr. Tilden will resist any attempt to keep him from the presidency. It cites the power of Congress to count or object to electoral votes and affirms the 1872 joint rule as still in force while warning that fraud in South Carolina, Florida, or Louisiana must be addressed by the House to preserve the people’s will.
The article reports late returns showing Louisiana Florida and South Carolina leaning to Tilden with estimates of eight thousand in Louisiana and about one thousand in South Carolina while Pennsylvania’s result is treated as settled. It notes Republicans contesting these states and expresses faith in northern representatives ensuring fair counting for Wade Hampton and Hendricks.
Postmasters Warns of Lafayette Oregon and Sallace of Bridgeport Vermont, elected as Republican electors, resigned their offices and vacancies were filled, but they remain electors. The Constitution bars holders of federal office from being electors, making them ineligible at election and removal does not change that status according to McClure Philadelphia Times. Courts would follow the constitutional rule.
The Patriot notes Grant's order sending troops to Florida to monitor election returns amid secrecy and haste. Troops moved from Augusta and Aiken before public notice, provoking questions on legality and peace. Despite this, Tilden and Hendricks are seen as likely winners with a Democratic majority in New York.
Recapitulation shows Rutherford and Mayes defeating Samuel J. Tilden by 76 votes, with numerous county race tallies including Lewis F. P. Watson, Charles W. Stung, Walton M. Lindsey, Yeary Brace, W. Witters, Win B. Acouks, and others. Prohibition and local contest results appear with varied counts. several offices list small vote totals and miscellaneous names.
The article discusses how electors are chosen and appointed under U S law, noting congressional dates for meeting and counting votes. It covers the upcoming December meeting, the counting by February, and calls for bipartisan rules to ease any close election disputes. It also reports on the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia, praising its educational value, noting financial results, and referencing political themes including Boss Shepherd and party control in Congress.
Ex Gov Walker of Florida telegraphs to the New York Sun that Florida gave a majority for Tilden by about 1100 to 1200 votes and that Republicans surrender. Messages from Gainesville Archer and other towns report fraud and calls for a fair canvass. Florida appears settled for Tilden while Republican managers dispute the result.
South Carolina canvassers keep back returns as the supreme court auction ends and the board’s action makes figure totals unavailable. Dispatches note tense political chatter in Washington, with clubs planning celebrations for Tilden and Hendricks and debates on Republican fortunes.
A humorous slice of manners describes a young man at a dinner trying to carve a turkey. Embarrassed by an old maid and a flirtatious maid, he bungles joints, splashes gravy, and endures jeers while a hostess and servant scramble to salvage the meal. The tale ends with him debating dinner lessons and possible despair.
Washburn dispatch reports William C. Avery pardoned and William McKee expected to gain clemency soon. The piece also rails against quack remedies for malaria, praising Hostetter's Bitters as a genuine preventive and eradicant while denouncing quinine and arsenic as dangerous.
American sufferers, despite medical experience, are promised instant relief from dyspepsia and related symptoms by Gabriel’s Avust Frowen. The ad claims 30,000 dozen sold last year with no future reports, urging a sample bottle for 1 cent and stating two doses will relieve. Regular price 76 cents.
A fragment lists closing prices for De Jraven Tow Stock and other securities at 49 Third Street Philadelphia on November 15 1878. It mentions Pennsylvanua Railread Philadelphia and Reading Tehigh Valley Raitrace Lehigh Gual and Navigation Co United Companies of New Jersey Pittsburgh Pitusville Buffalo Big Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Northern Central Railroad Co Crtawissa BR BR preferred Goll.
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