The New York herald., 1876-11-25

Nachtoches stating that the names OF no electors had
been left of the tickets from the Supervisor
was road, IN which IL stated that In Ward No IL
the for Hayes electors 5l2 and for Tide cleo
tors l73; that It thought only TO count
the for electors large the ecctor for tho
Fourth Congressional district The report was from
the United states supervisor
Colonel Zachare asked whether returns could bs
corrected by outside testimony.
Governor Wells answered that IL not tho testi.
mony Of an outsider, but OF Commissioners Of Elcc-
tion.
Colonel Zacharie inquired statement was in the
returns when opened.
Governor Wells replied in the negative
CoioDel Zacbarie asked II democratic counsel would
be afforded an opportunity to contradict tho state
ment
Governor Wells said II would but that statement
could only be by the ballots themselves
Colonel Zachare asked II the ballots would be sent
Governor Wells said they would telegraph for them,
but that they you'd uot delay the consideration OF the
Mr. Mceoin asked il the ruling OF the Board would
be mod'ded in relation 10 admitting counsel
Governor Wells said Il would not.
Mr. Daphontc the part oil the correspondents,
presented an application lor admlttancc
Governor Wells instructed the clerk 10 read AZ
rejecting upon the Board The same was special y
the Cincinnati Inquirer OF the 18th lost from Nov
Orleans He said. IN view of this TACT, ne could mol
allow the presence Of correspondents.
Mr. Daphorie urged that the whole newspaper ira
tcrnty could not be held responsible or the actions
Governor Wells adhered TO tho ruling
Judge Trcmbuil and Mr.. Smith both condemned IN
strong the contained IN the article.
Colonel Zacharie read comm unication from Colonel
Bush pressing the election oi Dr. Hugh Kennedy 70 NIL
tho vacancy the Board
srnor Wells said that u similar request made
on Thursday. lie had decided that the clerical iorce
was full: but II tnere was need Of Il tho
democratic ndations would considered but
the Board mad determined 10 appoint Dr. Kennedy.
Mr. McGloin read motion Tor an amendment Y
the rules.
Governor wolls said tho rules would not 10 changed
Mr. McGloin also read petition on behalf of the
attn anAu mn
OF the democratic candidates Tor representation
among the clerks who tabulate the roturns both OF
which were refused
Judge Spoflord asked that day for taking up the
coutc In East Baton Rouge be fixed.
Governor Wells sad he would fix Monday.
II was further stated that ST. Martins would Dc
side red to. day and Ouachita opened thereafter.
On application by Judge spotord the Board directed
officer TO in search OF the rest Of the returns
from Morchousc.
Tho Board then went into executive session
APPLICATION OF NEWSPAPERS REPRESENTATIVES,
FOR ADMISSION TO THE SESSIONS or THE
RETURNING BoARD-REFUsAL OF THE RE-
QUEST AND THE REASONS THEREON.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. -. 1875
The following communication was delivered TO the
Returning Board to-day
Hon G. MADISON WILLS, President Board OF Return
Al a meeting OF newspaper correspondents held in
s s en ae aS Nnw yos
HERALD New York Sun, New York Tribune,
New YORK World, New York Times Boston Her
aM New York Epening Telegram, Philadelphia
Times, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Commercial,
Chicago Times, Louisville Courier Jonrndi Baltimore
Gazette Wilmington (Del) Every Ece,ling. ST Louis
Republican aud others Mr.. f. q. Hancock, OF tna
NEw York HERALD, was called 10 the chair, and Mr..
NJ r. Handy. OF the Philadelphia Times, was appointed
Secretary on motion tho following resolutions were
UNANIMOUSLY Adopted
s and Of from
in reference engaging the attention ot
the country be admitted TO tho daily
Of the Board of Returning Officers OF Louisiana
with u view to reporting Its proceedings
n committee be appointed 70 await up0u
the Returning Board respectfully request this customs
airy courtesy at the hands Of that body
The meeting then adjourned.
E. G. HANCOCK, Chairman.
NJ p HANDY, Secretary.
The Board refused 10 entertain this COMMUNICATION
giving a that special correspondents In thsu
dispatches had reflected upon tho Board.
The article read OF which they complained was writ
ten two days before the Bo,rd mot.