No duel feared as Congress battles over election police
The piece argues there is no duel between Conkling and Lamar and condemns attempts to use troops at polls. It examines election law, constitutional duties, and the role of the Army as peacekeeper, citing Jefferson, Jeffersonian tyranny, and ongoing political contention among Democrats and Republicans.
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Congress
Thos. Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Washington
William
Philadelphia
Louisville
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Dr. William
The Bonaparte Family and Political Watersheds
A survey of Bonapartes notes their deaths and possible heirs in exile while predicting the low likelihood of a Bonaparte restoration in France. The piece then shifts to U S politics, detailing Ohio editor views on Sherman Foster Grant and local party loyalties ahead of the 1880 presidential race. It includes editor quotes and county by county sentiment from Ohio Republican presses.
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Sherman
Ohio
Cincinnati
Colorado
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
General Grant
John Sherman
W. D. Bickham
Globe Democrat
Lcon
Bickham
J. H. Grennan
Valley News
Martin’s Ferry
Grennan
Foster
Perdinand Lee
Gacette
Jefferson
Ashtabula County
Grant
A.W. Miller
Kenton Republican
Republican
Miller
White House
P.W. Albright
Eaton Register
Albright
D. D. Taylor
Cambridge
the Times
J. L. Boardman
Hillsboro News
Ile
W.C. McClintock
The
Lebanon For
Editor’s Association
Alderman
Marietta
O.) Megister
Foster and Grant Organ
A.W. Search
Coshocton Age
Charley Foster
Mr. Search
Search
Frank G. Thompson
Delaware Gazette
T. J. Newman
Zanesville Daily Courier
Charles Foster
Ohio Republicans
W. HH. Bonsall
Portsmouth (O
Tribune
First Water
Blaine
Henry G. White
Holmes County
Millersburg
Jere
H. Simms
East Liverpool Tribune
Shera
L. L. Detrees
Miami Union
Miami County
AL D. Campbell
Allen County
Lima
Campbell
Tom Ewing
Dlr
W. Be Hearn
Cadiz Republicum
Lum
Conkling
Senator Carpenter Opposes Army Bill On Constitutional Grounds
In the Senate debate on the army bill Senator Carpenter delivers a key speech on constitutional issues. He argues the bill as written is unconstitutional, insisting the fifth section blocks any government officer from actions to preserve peace at the polls, while noting the contrast with a vetoed appropriation bill that allowed troops at polls under the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Police
Voorhees
Carpenter
Congress
Supreme Court
House
Senate
Elec
Func
Sharp Tales on Senator Conkling and Army Bill Hedging
Clipped observations relay Senator Conkling’s critique of the Army bill’s passage in Congress. He notes party tugging, Democratic disapproval, and a hedge intended to let the President sign while projecting limits on military policing power. He questions the executive advisory risk in approving the measure.
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Senator Conkling
Senate
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Kansas
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Louis
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France
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Worcester
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Washington, D. C
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J. C. Webster
Galway
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Hayes
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Express
Srazler
G. W. Frazier
Superior St
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Wilmington
Wee Ue
Addreas, Finley, Harvey & CO
Atlanta
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Richmond
Golds- Va Boro
N.C
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North Front Street
Purcell House
South Front Street
Wilmington, W. C
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Cleaveland
David Sparling
Ingraham, IL
Wolfe
Schnapps
Beaver’ Street
New York
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Pharmac
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