Reconstruction Era Delegates Plan for Twenty Seventh District
On August 10 1876 the conferee convention nominated Col L F Watson for Congress and agreed to adopt a delegate apportionment system. It sets 125 Republican votes per delegate plus one extra per election district with a final fraction of 63 or more. Each district gets at least one delegate. Delegates are chosen by Republican voters and meet in Corry. A majority is needed to nominate. Candidates should canvass the entire district. County chairmen publish district delegate counts. Delegates assigned per precinct in three counties.
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Warren County
Warren
Brokenstraw
Geo. H. Bates
Wm. Dupree
Levi Rowley
G. W. McPherson
Conewango
Daniel Gross
Wim, Sterrett
James McCain
William Jewell
Columbus
P. Parker
A. Cady
Ellis Spencer
A. Johnson
Cherry Grove
J. Far
Myron Carr
John Lake
A. S. Pelton
Andrew Gregg
Farmington
Frank Knapp
Joseph Miller
Jotn Marsh
O. Kingsley
Grade—Jobh Rowland
H.C. Martin
A. T. Hackney
D.T. VanVechten
Kinzua
Strong
O.j.gunning
Geo. Green
Limestone
George Yates
Mr. Trantum
Tidioute
E. M. Curtis
A. Dunn
J. R. Kuhn
D. GC. Gillespie
R. J. Carson
D. I. Ball
James G. Marsh
W. A. Mitchell
A. Merrill
Jos. Walkerman
G. Youngsville
L. C. Arnott
H. C. Kinnear
Nelson Mead
Rob't Dennison
L. F. Watson
Congress
Corry
Washington
Col. Watson
House
Post Office Department
Potter
Anderson
Smirch
Sherman
Matthews
Levissee
Tilden
Haakon
Florida
McLin
Hayes
Baker County
Judiciary Committee
Electoral Commission
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Butler
Messrs. Foster
Ohio
Singleton
Miss . F
Mississippi
Foster
Jeff. Davis
Time for Republicans to focus on Congressional elections
The Tribune urges Republicans to win a House majority this fall, arguing that the current Democratic majority has harmed the nation. It praises L. F. Watson of the 27th district as an experienced, faithful representative and calls for solid support in Warren Venango and Erie counties, stressing unity over sectionalism and personal ambition.
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N. Y. Tribune
Congress
North
L. F. Watson
Washington
Warren County
Venango
Erie
Stephens Faces Party Opposition Over Investiga tion
Alexander H. Stephens is opposed by leading revolutionists in his district who seek to read him out for opposing the Potter one sided inquiry. He writes the committee chairman that he will appeal to the people and run independent if expelled. Railroad workmen to Brazil report strong progress.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Potter
Pennsylvania trims ranks under new militia law
The new militia statute reduces the state's active command to one Major General and five Brigadiers. Officials estimate about 8 942 paper Generals Colonels and Majors remain, with several counties awaiting word.
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Pennsylvania
Judge Levissee Vote Offer Ledger Rebuttal
The passage recounts Judge Levissee of Louisiana being offered money to vote for Tilden and his denial of accepting or intending to accept any price. It notes a ledger’s counterclaim of misrepresentation and cites a trial-like examination where he discusses prices and virtue, asserting prior intimation of irregularities and warning others.
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Levissee
Louisiana
Tilden
Ledger
Steamer J. L. Grandin Embarks for Winnipeg Voyage
A telegram reports the steamer J. L. Grandin departed on its first trip to Winnipeg and Manitoba towing three barges. Total tonnage 629. Moorhead merchants shipped thirty nine car loads. The vessel will tow a ferry boat from Grand Forks to Winnipeg and carries a large passenger list with good water.
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Rev River
Pioneer Press
J. L. Grandin
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Grand Forks
South favors protection as world commerce shifts
A Washington correspondent notes growing protectionist sentiment in the South amid a move away from Democratic free trade. Exports are projected to hit record levels this year, while free trade would threaten U.S. manufactories against European pauper labor. The European Congress at Berlin began negotiations between Russia and Turkey with a royal audience and the first sitting establishing an organization.
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Washington
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Berlin
Tax Springfield Republica and the next House race
The passage argues that Democratic interference in the investigation would have spared Republicans from losing the House. It concludes that dwelling on past possibilities is useless.
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Springfield Republica
Pittsburg Pair to Row for American Championship
In Pittsburg on June 20 Morris of Pittsburg and Hanlon of Toronto will row for the American championship.
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Pittsburg
Morris
That City
Hanlon
Toronto
Bryant Worth a Million at Death Inspires Poetic Reflection
The late Bryant is valued at one million dollars, prompting reflections on wealth and artistry. Observers note the paradox of riches versus the enduring value of poetry in the wake of the figure’s passing.
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Bryant
William Cullen Bryant dies after stroke at eighty four
The New York poet Bryant suffered a sun stroke during a Mazini monument dedication in New York and died June 12. Born in 1794 in Cummington Massachusetts he was a prominent lawyer and editor of the N Y Evening Post. His poetry includes Thanatopsis and his work gained world fame after 1832.
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Mazini
New York
Mr. Bryant
Peter Bryant
Cummington
Mass
William Cullen Bryant
Williams College
N. Y. Review
Europe
United States
Maine
Florida
William
Vanderbilt
Kansas
Washington Monument
Congress
China
English Channel
Bruce
Senate
Cleveland
Idaho
Oregon
Republicans renominate state and local officials at convention
The party renominated Milton Barnes for Secretary of State William White for Judge of the Supreme Court and George Paul for Commissioner of Public Works. The platform denounces revolutionary acts while urging unity and nonessential liberty with harmony urged for the convention.
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Milton Barnes
William White
Supreme Court
George Paul
Local Wedding Planned for Mrs Shunk and Mr Hornsby
The Washington Sunday Chronicle notes a private marriage set for June 20 in York Pennsylvania between Mrs Shunk daughter of Hon Jere Black and Mr Hornsby a wealthy Louisville Ky merchant. Only near relatives and intimate friends will attend.
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Washington Sunday Chronicle
Revolution turmoil as Hayes victory stands in Congress
The piece notes Republicans push to end opposition after failed schemes to unseat President Hayes. It cites a joint session counting votes, declaring Hayes president and Wheeler vice president, with opposition from a small set of lawmakers. It mocks Potter era figures and references German Emperor sympathy.
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Wuerens
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William A. Wheeler
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Bliss
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Cook
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New York
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Teller
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Hardenburgh
Henkle
Nerry
Hewitt
Mayham
Phelps
Pridemore
Robertson
Louisiana
Smith
Georgia
Springer
Southard
Warner
Tilden
Fugleman
Potter, Tilden & Co
Hartridge
Judiciary Committee
Senator Hill Reveals Wormley Conference Secret History
Senator Ben Hill of Georgia discusses the Wormley conference and 42 ex Confederates who pledged to oppose vote count disruption to avoid a second civil war. He asserts the group influenced no caucus and kept the plan secret while trusting Hayes’s lawful inauguration. He defends Hayes as honest and warns against any revolution. Corr. N Y Times
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Georgia
House
Hill
Times
Electoral Commission
Florida
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
House of Representatives
Corr
N. Y
Watson praised for leadership in 45th Congress
Washington Letter notes L. F. Watson’s rising influence in the 45th Congress with committee assignments and a bill drawing House attention. The column reviews Potter investigation findings and related political clashes, plus brief notes on figures and events such as the Blair Maryland case, the Electoral Commission, and other Washington updates.
Vanderbilt visit ties Atlantic and Great Western to Central
The Rochester and States Line Railroad now connects the Atlantic and Great Western with the New York Central at Salamanca. This link brings traffic previously going to the Erie under control of the Central, potentially reshaping regional railway competition with the Erie and Pennsylvania lines.
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W. H. Vanderbilt
Europe
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
New York Central
Rochester and
States Line
Central
Atlantic and Great Western
Salamanca
Erie
Pennsylvania
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