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STATE. BOARDS.

MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF AUDIT YES
TERDAY-coMPTRoLLER RoBINsoN's LAST Ap-
rEAnANcE AS COMPTROLLER.
ALBANY, Nov. 15 1876
The State Board OF Audit met to-day in tho Library
Of the Senate, Comptroller Robinson, Chairman, and
Treasurer Ross alone being present. Mr. Digclow was
absent Attorney General Fairchild as coun-
sci fer the State.
The Comptroller announced at the opening that the
present meeting was probably the last which he
could attend as his resignation Comptroller would be
handed in early next month, preparatory to his as
sumption OF the Executive chair nni he would there
forc suggest that the calendar OF claims,
which seemed likely to lead to prolonged litigation,
which might extond beyond his presence the Board
be taken up Tho calendar was then Called and lew
unmportant wero disposed or
The Baxter ciaim for the $780, 600 prize to the in
ventor OF tho steam canalboat was postponed at tho
request Of Mr. William A. Beach, counsel for Baxlor,
account or his necessary presence elsewhere. The
Board then adjourned TO meot on the second Wedncs
dav In December.
Tho Canal Board will meot hero on Friday under
special call
The Board OF state Canvssscrs 10 count the electoral
vote OF tho State meets on the I'D inst
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A UTICA GIRL BETS ON THE ELEC.
TION.
From tho Utica IN. VI Herald, Nov. 1a ]

from the Utica IN. " Herald, Nov. Ia1
A pretty young lady called Al dry goods store IL
this CITY, Saturday, to mako purchase. The sales.
man democrat and he bantered his fair customer
over the result OF tho election, viewed through his
eyes, and offered hof 500 to $40 that Tlden was
elected The lady ID enthusiastic believer in tho
publican party, and tho growing OF the democratic
salesman did not sound pleasantly to hor cara She
delayed hor intended purchase and consulted with
friend In regard 10 the wager, expressing
the belief that tho party Offering such eroai
odds would not stand by his words Not
having enough money with hcr 10 accept the wager
and declining tho offer OF oan she the train for
her homo and returned noon with plenty OF funds
obtaining the escort Of frend she returned 10 the
and told tho salesman sho had called 10 accept
the challenge that he had thrown so UraveIy. TINS
WAS m unexpected shock TO the reformer aud he
completely taken nbAck. Colorine the of his
hair, be attempted TO laugh explain that he
only Joking but the lady would have II that way.
OF hts word, and especially when u
gwen 10 lady. Whether the salesman did not
have the requisite amount OF iunds Of courage,
do not know, but we do know that he backed out
through very small hole and still IL The
young lady lett the store IN disgust having travelled
thirty or fSrty miles TO meet the proposition, and
now has very poor opinion Of the courage OF blatant
reiormsrA u was the hrst timc she ever accepted
challenge OF that character. Before sho makes
other attempt she says she will compel the opposite
party 10 show his hand. Tho salesman who "kickedn
20 ingorously will never hear the last OF his empty
bragsadocio and how ho was backed down by pretty
youns lady
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The prevailing IMPRESSION at the prominent points
Yesterday was that tho republicans were M
hcxible in their plan TO have the votes OF mo
three doubtful States east Tor Hayes TN
the other hand democrats were respondent
ut the prospect OF that long expected glorious
ton OF their party to national power erauuhiy
fading away newsboy gave pretty iair solution OF
the dilemma when, IL reply TO question about tho
election, he aid:-.'rhc election isr't over. They've
just beginning 10 ada up the votes"
Pool selling is In . great measure stopped Jonn
Aorrissey was asked last evening what he was going
with that peculiar closing OF his LEFT biinkerl tell
nobody nothing about thatn
II Is worthy OF remark that Southern gentlemen OF
influence hero have urged upon their friends in the
south To take NO violent measures In any event. led
eral bayouets or no federal bayonets With the vast
odds against them any hostile demonstration, however
soundly based would they assert. be utterly iutie
In the meantime the city awaits with qulciudc, but
unconcealed concern, the developments OF the next
low days In the three doubtful Southern States.
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A LIST OF THE EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
UPON WHICH GOVERNOR ROBINSON WILL
HAVE TO ACTIVITY GOVERNOR rILDEN's
APPOINTMENTS WERE NOT CONFIRMED Bl
THE SENATE.
ALBANY, Nov. Is. 1879
Governor Robinson, on his accession to the Execu.
tive chair of the State will have the following appoin
to make subjec, to the consent Of the Senate-
a superintendent Of the Bank Department
place ID. c. Ellis.
A superintendent OF the Insurance Department II
place OF William Smyth
Three canal APPRAISERS.
Three state assessors.
Ono canal auditor.
Two quarantine commissioners in place Of J. L. 3
Stcars and ID. w. Judd.
Ono health olleer in place OF Dr. vandcrpocL
A captain OF the port IN place OF Captain Seaman.
Eleven harbor masters
Ten port wardcns, and
An inspector OF gas meters fer New York city.
The terms Of the incumbcnts Of all these of1ccs
have long run out and they hold by virtue o
the refusal Of the Senate to confirm a democratic
Governors nomination, except tho Canal Auditor, Mr.
Schuyler, and one harbor master, W. W. Gordon, who
appointed TO thor present positions Oil
cics occurring during the recess. Governor Tilden
made nominations to replace all the incumbents, but
the Senate refused TO confirm them and II would seem
at FIRST blush that such would DO the case now But
the cnmity between Governor Tildon and tho Senate
amounted TO the bitterness Of personal hostility and
the democratic Senators had private grievances
hidden away against HIM. He making capital fol
the Presidency and must be crushed that account
They sefused oven 10 CONFIRM staff officer whom hl
nominated, an act unprecedented in discourtesy bo-
tween coordinate branches Of the government. Gov
ernor Robinson excites such personal hostility
He il OF the engaging Of men, ana will
near winning con1rma.ions by his personal
qualities aoEe. But the Senate has q smaller
majority In opposition TO him than II had last
year Tiiden. Booth, who element ofs,rcngth
for tho republicans OF New York CITY, Is replaced By
strong democrat and the only republican repr,
atvo from the metropolis II Caspar Baden. There 10
no Presidential election thrcateninR and Sonasora
will bc unwilling 10 remain OF ther minor patron
age. Tho inference IL almost that Governor Rob-
will be enabled to make least half the changes
needed In the State o1lces with the consent Of the
Senate Besides these appointments he has Also the
amendments arc carried, the naming OF . Superin-
tendcnt or Public Works and Superintendent OF
State Prisons, tho two important ofces In the
State, and II the nominations OF good are made
tho Senate which introduced ana passed The amend
Ia tho interest of reform, cannot fractIousiy
resist their iull fruton One year henco Governor
Robinson will have the or Souate In full ac
cord with him, tho present Senate will have that
contingency continually Wow when acting upon his
appointments So that II does appear be SO
barren outlook for tho Goyernor ~ might bo
supposed Al first thought
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EXPECTANT GOTHAM.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN THIS CITY YES
rERDAY-MoDERATIoN AND FoLLY-MKN OF

MANY MINDS.
Tho apathy that was beginning to prevail among
political circles this city few days age still
tur,her increased by tho rainy and chilly weather
yesterday Scarcely distinguished politician put In
an appearance at any OF tho headquarters Tho pol.
ical barometers In tho east showed about an equal
level whilo drearncss and sullcnness were the pre-
vaiipg features All parties TO be awaiting with
considerable not to say feverish, anxiety the results
OF the returning and canvassng boards in South Caro-
lima. Florida and Louisiana Respecting the latter
State . noted democratic politician yesterday
made tho remark, with vigorous emphasis,
.rhat Kellogg and hts set down there would rather
lie than tell tho truth. when tho truth best
for their interests 'Falsehood and treachery," ho
said wcre natural to thom, and ho had no hopes Of
fair count OF the votes In the State"
The question arises among thinking men, as uttered
yesterday, what VIII be result the conduct Of the
Louisiana Returning Board should prove transparent
frauds Will there bc vlolences win there be blood
shedf A prominent republican politician In this city
said tho other day that tho republicans prepared
for any ovcnl
II Is the opinion Of gentlemen Of Judgment
with whom tho HERALD representative convorscd yes
terday that the republicans would rnthcr, SEQ
tho country again In trouble than that they
shoald lose tho rcins of government It
is confidently reported that Al secret
meeting OF the Republican Executive Committee re-
Gently held ut which Secretary Chandler, Secretary
Robeson, General Daniel +. sickles Sheridan Shook,
Hugh Hastings AMI other rreprcssblo spirits among
republican leaders were present. II was determined to
carry tho three doubtful States a. all haznrds As a
republican ex-membcr OF Congress and an ex-Unon
officer, also an ex-Mayor, yesterday remarked,
can do It. again." At the same time the
gentleman aycrrcd that would have been far better
for tho mercantile interests o. the country had tho
ing stood Tho question would then have been
definitely settled and tho wheels OF commerce begun
to be set In motion with some degree ot certainty As
II is everything rs IN worse condition than be-
fore tho Presidential election, with dim and unccr-
tain iuture But while find some OF people in n
dcspondcnt way there are Others full Of hope for
bright happy aud prosperous futurc ior tho country
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NEW YORK.
OFFICIAL RETURNS or THE VOTES.

OFFICIAL RETURNS OF THE VOTES.
LocKPoRT, Nov. Is. 1876.
Tho following arc the Official returns for Niagara
county
Eiectoral-Republican, 5,575; democratic. $500
Gorernor-Morgan, 3. .5I4: Robinson. &, ,sS4
Lieutenant Corenor-Rogers 55I4; Dorshcmer,
5s5s.
Canal Comnissioner-spenccr. 5,s2s; Ogden, 5ssl
son, 5ssa
Cong,sss-Hoskins, 4,l22; Benedict, 5.7s5; Flasler
AssenLly-F,rst district, Bissol (dem) a2a majority;
Second district. Piper tdcm. J, SO majority
Justice Of the Supreme Court-Haisht (rcp.l $50 ma
jor,ty.
The following are tho official returns Of onondaga
county,
Hayes IA, SEQ; Tiidcn, 11,16l.
For Gorernor-Morgan, II. 10; Robinson. II. .2l4
Lieutenant G0rera0r-Roscrs, IL, 1852; Dorshemcr,
11,2i9
For Conoreu-Hiscock, 4,44c; Pra.h IL, 2o5.
Court V Appeals Judge-oaniorth, 1853; Earle,
For Assemb'y-Thomas O. Alvord. 1,lsl majority;
Carroll f. smith 1888 majority c. Frederick Herbsi,
The following is tho vote of onondaga county on tho
constitutional amendmcnts:-pubic works-For.
l4,775; against 4067 irisons-For, l4,372; against,
$500
CARMEL, Nov. Is, 1876
Tho following is tho official canvass OF tho returns
OF Putnam county Hayes, l,949; Tiden 1906; Nor
gan, 1850; Robinson, l,7so For congress-Kctcham
lrep), 1855; Davies ldcm.), 1777. Fish lroph is
cicctcu W tuc IAcscmoiy.
SCHENECTADY, N. ", Nov. Is, 1876.
The following tho oicai canvass Tor Schenectady
county:-Tiden, 94S; Hayes 1850; Robinson, 29l9;
Morgan 2,67s; Dorshcmer, 1910; Rogers 1904; Og-
den, 2962; Spencer, 2,6s7 Anderson, 1850; Trow-
bridge 1850 For Congress--Deckor, 2,920; Starin,
27lS; Earl, 1850; Danforth, 1855. For Assembly
Sanders tdcm.l o,S52 Hastings trcp) 2,7Sl. Amend
ments For =, 1888; against l,7S0
ALBANY, Nov. Is, 1873.
The Board Of County Canvassers have not yet madc
their declaration but tho official figures for Albany
county arc.-Hayes, lo.462; Tidcn, l7,642; Morgan.
IL, 4lO; Robinson, II, 724
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CANvASSERS AT WORK.

The Kings County Board Of Supervisors met yester-
day afternoon Board OF canvassers pursuant 20
adjournment, Mr.. stiwell In the chair IL was re-
solved that the Board should meet daily, at halpa
ten o'clock, until the canvass finished. The re-
turns which had boen sent back the poll clerks the
day previous for correction, IN proper
FORM An orror detected In the Fifth district of
the seventh ward. which gives Walter L. Livingston
republican and independent. nominee for Surrogate,
iorty additional votes Tho following Is tho vote for
Commissioner OF Charities, as far tho Seventh
ward where the ceased their labors the
Aae.
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COMMISSIONER OF CHARITIES.
BROOKLYN CITY cANvAssERs.

The special Committee OF tho Brooklyn Board Of
Aldermen, appointed 10 canvass the vote for Comp
trocr Auditor, Police JUSTICE Justices OF tho Peace
and Aldermen Of tho odd-numbored wards. met a.
seven O'Clock last evening" and continued their abors
The returns Of the Eighteenth Nineteenth, Twentieth
Twoniy-nrst Twenty third, Twenty fourth and Twenty
MIN wards were canvasscd and found TO DO correct n
relation TO the protest OF Alderman Rowioy, OF tho
Seventh Ward, " decided that the COMMITTEES
would have 10 accept tho rcturns and that Alderman
Rowey desired any redress he would havc to seek II
BY means Of the law The committee thon adjourned
till seven o'clock Friday evening.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.


THE DISPUTED CONGRESSIONAL VOTE.
Bosroy Nov. l5 1870.
In meeting OF the City Council 10 night the matter
OF the disputed election for Congressman in tho Third
district came up on tho question as TO whether the
twenty-five votes Tor Field (rep) which werc
printed the words, ssFor Congressman, Fourth dis
trct, should be counted. An order passed that
in the certificate 10 the Secretary OF State tho
whole number OF votes be included in tho count, with
explanation relative to tho twenty-five votes leav
Ing the Governor and council 10 determine to whom
the certificate OF election shall be given.
Counsel tor Mr. Dean (dem.) ], submitted a propo-
ston that the matter be referred TO the Supreme
Court oil the state and in the event OF adverse de-
csiun, he would contest the seat In Congress- IL
is thought this proposition Will DO adopted.
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RECOUNTING A VOTE.

ST. Louis, Nov. Is, 1870
The question of recountng cast at the election
in August last for tho city charter and plan
dividing tho city from tho county, which has been
before the Circuit Court for some time, decided
to-day BY Juoge Got,schak, who ordered recount OF
the votes aud appointed Board OF Commissioners 10
perform duty the presence OF the County Clerk
The decision refuses examination into tho alleged
fraudulent voting, and permits only recount OF
tho votes,
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THE COUNTY CANVASS.

The Aldermen, acting as Supervisors, yesterday
tnued the counting Of in this city The last
election. Tho FIRST Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth,
SIXTH Seventh and Eighth election districts we're CON-
pleted. Mr.. W. Wolf appesred on behalf OF the
testing board, but was not gwen hearing. The
figures not materially altered In any OF the dis.
tricls. and tho canvass will be continued to-day.
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THE CITY SLATE.

APPOINTMENTS OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS AND
INSPECTORS BY MAYOR wlcKHAM YEsTER-
DAy-PERsoNs NAMED AS POSSIBLE INCUM-
BxN1s OF THE CoMPrRoLLKR's AND OTHER
OFFICES.
Mayor wickham yesterday addressed tho following
communication the Board OF Education, announcing
the appointments OF School Commissioners and In.
spectors:-.
To THE BOARD EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF New
YoRK.-
GExrLxMEN-I have TO inform you that in accordance
with chapter liz OF the Laws OF 1878 have this day
appointed the following named gentlemen us Commits
sioners Of Common Schools for the city OF New York
Tor term OF three years, commencing on the lst day
Of January. 1877, namely William Wood, james NJ.
raistcad, Eugene Kelly, Everett Z. Wheeler, Bernard
Cohen and Jacob Vanderp0el.
Also the following named gentlemen Inspectors OF
Common Schools Tor tho term Of three years. COM
mencng the LIST day OF January, 1877, and Tor the
school districts mentioned opposite their names rc-
iRss''''s' Iiss AA'"'' Dist
John Pa.tcn. 5--AIex Mel. Agnow
3-Chares Spear. 7-Jacob Hess.
4-Harvey NJ Woods. S-Sainuel 5. RandaA
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM H wICKHAM, Mayor.
Benjamin +. Watson has also been appointed Com.
missioner in place Of E. Caylus. resigned.
The following letter was received by the Mayor IRON
Mr.. Joseph Seligman:-
New YORK, Nov. H. 1876
DRAR SIR am conStTalncu 10 ueclne the uonOr
you intended for me IN naming me as Commissioner
In the Board Of Education, for Tho that shall
be abscnt from the city grcat part OF this winter
Nevertheless appreciate the honor and feel ,ged
10 you Very respectfully JOSEPH SELIGMAN.
Hon. WILLIAM H. WicxHAx, Mavor.
THE COMPTROLLER AND CORPORATION COUNSEL
BY the PROVISIONS OF tho charter OF 1872 Mayor
wlckham hus the appointment, by and with tho con-
scnt OF Board of Alderman, OF the Comptroller and
Corporation Counsel, both oI whom will hold Office Tor
the next tour years. Mr.. William q. Whitney, the
present Corporation Counsel, will probably be reap
pointed. Hrs term expires tho 3lst OF December.
THIS gentlemans immediate appontecs are the Cor
poraiion Attorney. attorney Tor the collection OF
arrears OF personal taxes and tho attorney to tho
Department OF Buildings For the position
OF Comptroller tho names Of . number of
gcntlcmen mentioned. Among them Mr. J.
Nelson Tappan the present City Chamberlain; but 1t
believed that no Will not accept the position "
rendered him. as he prefers his present place. Mr.. 8.
II. Hurd, the receiver Of tho Third Avenue Savings
Bank and well known merchant In this city, and Mr.
Arthur Leary arc also mentioned.
Mayor Wickbam will not give any information nj
present to whom no intends to appoint as Comp
trolier. Mr.. Green's term expires on Monday next,
and n namc will probably be sent In 10 the Board or
Aldermen on the following Thursday The rumor that
has been circulated around Tor some time past that
Mr.. John Kelly 10 likely be named for tho place
not generally credited among the politicians.
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GOVERNOR r,LDxs's MOVEMENTS.

There was comparative quiet yesterday at the Tden
mansion aud the number of visitors fell OF greatly,
owing to the rain. There werc. probably only few
hundred caors yeste rday, but the Governor had to
decline seeing many OF thcm, owing to his preoccupa-
ton with matters growing OF the election Alter
his dinner the Governor drove with Mr.. Gordon, q
member Of the National Committee, down to the rooms
OF the National Committee where he Jailed TO find Mr.
Hewitt or Colonel Pelton. Hc then drove to Pine
street bank IN search of gentleman with whom he
had some special BUSINESS and whom he also tailed
fud. Being thus baied ut both points, the Governor
returned his house. where he renamed Tor tho
rest OF the day. In the evening many prominent
democrats called. The Governor, Who is exceedingly
reticcpt the subject o the dilemma nevertheless
expressed the opinion yesterday to personal friend
that within very short time the proofs OF his election
In Louisiana and Florida would be LAID clearly before
the reurnn. boards that II would be found impossible
10 count him out The Governor Is hopeful Of very
speedy settlement Of the issue In his favor.
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THE EVERETT HOUSE.

Yesterday quiet reIgned at tho nallonal headquar-
ters Of tho democracy. Many prominent individuals
called but there nothing to denote any important
change in the situation 10 tho frequent inquiries for
Information returned tho sercotypcd answer "we
have heard OF nothing alter previous estimates
This leaves tho seekers alternative but
to PROFOUND theories for themselves upon the
subject, and to conjecture upon the possible
results that may cnsuc. Most Of the democrats arc
satisfied that there is mistake somewhere; but Is
amusing to listen to the variety OF opinions AS to wherc
tho loose Is. Tho fact 0i tho strong claims put
forth by both sides IN tho doubtful States Is sufficient
evidence that Is In the wrong and Is eventually to
be severely disappointed. The unusual prolongation
OF tue deadlock Is accepted as evidence that
cncanery is on foot Democrats generally charge
their opponents with laying them alse but not few
OF the opinion that the crisis might huvc boon
rested. had thor party managed differently Says
one, rhc democratic party never committed greater
piece of Jolly, than when thoy assented to the admis
Of Colorado into the Union. They allowed thcm-
selves to be convinced that the State would
In their favor. Had they not done SO, th,re would
now be no doubt 10 the issue Of the election.
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next a four o'clock. with speakers selected from the
Simultaneous In other cities. CLARENCE GEVEY
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ALABAMA.

ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGIsLATUHE-Gov-
ERNoR HoUsToNs MESSAGE.
MONTGOMERY. Nov. Is, 1S76.
Tho Senate has elected r. W. Cobb President and
the House W. N. Clements Speaker Both have served
two terms in their respective houses.
Governor Houston's message Is devoted principally
to State affairs II refers 10 the great economy nsti-
tuted In all the State departments and calls attention
the fact that the Stale obligations which were sold
at sixty TO seventy cents on the dollar when he went
into Office in 1874 commands ninetytwo cents TO
ninety three cents This tho Governor attributes 20
the confidence the people have IN government ,of
their own choice The Pcnitcntiary, which cost mo
State large sum OF money IN previous admnistra-
tions is a of considerable revenue TO the
State Immigration Is tending toward Alabama, a
fact on which he congratulstes the State The public
schools are prosperous and increasing nsQsefulnesa
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CALIFORNIA.

LUTTRELL KLECTED TO CONGRESS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 1870
Tho lntest returns leave DOUBT or the election OF
Luttrell ldem.) to Congress from the Fourth district
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AN HONEST COUNT WANTED.
To THE EDITOR or THE HxRALp:--

Let thero be mass msoting OF republicans and dem.
ocra,s (who favor an honest count In the disputed
siatcs), held At Union square Thursday afternoon
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the earnest attention that given the matter results
from an anxiety TO obtain every fact OF law touching
H. and 10 be prepared Tor any emergency that might
come from the situation.
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might prevent Louisiana from being counted by rctir-
Ing IN body when the name OF the State called.
Mr.. SukARNAN-l do not think that would have any
effect For many years senators have been elected
the joint ballot OF both houses, and remember in-
stance when that Office remained vacant Tor two years
one house persisently refused be present at tue
ballot That matter, however, has been definitely set
tied by act OF Congress thai defines the day and the
hour at which both houses shall meet IN JOINT ballot,
ana am satisfied that although the majority Of one
house stays away those present have the power act
MS there Is no clause bearing upon the number required
10 make up quorum.
REroRTsR-rhen you do not anticipate any troubey
Ar. SnEARMAN-Certanly not do not think the
people OF the United States would be guilty OF any
such folly, especially when any basty action would
provo SO dangerous precedent Tor republican form
OF government am satisfied however, that Cover
nor Hayes win never 90 TO the White House u he
thinks or has any reason TO think that he has been
elected by fraud. II viii be the death OF either party
TO elect their man rauduenty, on The next election
they VIII be wiped out OF existence.
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INSPECTORS BY MAYOR wIcKHAM YFsTER-
DAy-PERsoNs NAMED AS POSSIBLE INCUM-
DxN1s OF THE CoMPrRoLLER's AND OTHER
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GOVERNOR ELECT ROBINSON,

UPON WHICH GOVERNOR ROBINSON WILL
HAVE TO ACTIVITY GOVERNOR TILDEN'a
APPOINTMENTS WE'RE NOT CONFIRMED B1
THE SENATE.