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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14
Portland, January u, 1876.

A "Boston University Petition" will
be presented to the Legislature of Mas
sachusetts early in the session, asking
for the extension of suffrage to the
women of the commonwealth. This
petition has already received the sigma
lures of students and professors, nearly
one hundred names in all; also those of
Ex-Governor Claflin, and several other
members of the board. This fact places
the progressive spirit of Boston Univer-
sity in strong contrast to the illiberal
conservatism of Harvard College.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

The editor of the NcaO Age, a journal
recently established in Boston, and one
that strikes rapid and telling blows for
reform, says, in the eighth number of
his paper:
have published this paper for two months,
and since the first number have not said a
word to the. public either by way of boast or
entreaty. 1 have not let 1t be known that 1
thought was issuing anything more than an
ordinary journal. If that is not modesty, 1
make no claim to the virtue.
At the risk of being censured by our
brother for lack of this degree and quail
ity of "modesty," we clip the following
from his columns:
! By the reports we find in the NEW NORTH
WEST, it appears that there is quite an active
agitation Of the Woman Suffrage question in
! Oregon. The conventions and discussions are
as spirited as they would be expected to be in
New England. Mrs. Duniway's narratives OF
her lecturing tOurs through that far-away
State, and the reception of her cause among
the people, have all the interest of a romance
added 70 the deeper interest of the spirit of re-
form which her mission invokes. By such la,
bors is the world helped onward
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

The bills introduced in Congress by
Senators Mitchell and Kelly for the
opening of the Umatilla reserve to set
tiers require the removal of the Indians
now occupying it either to Nez Perce,
Fort Hall, or Yakima reservations, pro-
vided the chiefs of the Walla and Una
tilla tribes and Indians on the last
named reservations consent to such an
arrangement. AS an inducement to the
former, it is proposed to continue their
annuities for ten or twenty years.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

A Woman Suffrage Convention has
been sitting at Denver, Col, since last
week. Its sessions, which are interest
ing and largely attended, disclose an un-
expectedly influential element in favor
of a universal suffrage article in the
constitution now being framed for the
State of Colorado. Mrs. Campbell, of
Boston, aud Mrs. Wilks, of Colorado,
are among the speakers.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

The proceedings of the secret investi-
CATION of the 'Pacific" disaster, by Capt.
Waterman and James Hillman, United
States Inspectors, have been made pub
lie. They report the accident was the
fault of the officers of the "Orpheus,"
on account of steering wrong. The in
spectors are unable to account for the
failure of the "Pacific" to stop and back
when the collision became imminent.
They find it was impossible to take steps
for the -preservatian of life after the col
lision, on account of the panic among
the passengers. Captain Waterman
justifies his course as inspector of hulls,
by saying the "Pacific" was perfectly
.sea-worthy. The effect of the collision
upon her is accounted for, by the fact
that she gave the blow with the bluff of
her bow, where the space between
frames is, in steamers, from II to 20
inches; whereas, in vessels, it is not
more than from to 6 inches. The
timbers, also, are smaller, and the whole
construction lighter; they are, there
fore, much weaker. An opinion is ex-
pressed that the same effects might
have been experienced if the "PacificU
had been a new vessel instead of an old
one,
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

We have received the first number of
Vick's Floral Guide for 1876. This is a
beautiful quarterly journal of invalua-
bic aid to the florist and gardener. 1t is
finely illustrated, and contains an ele-
CANT colored frontispiece with the first
number. Its teachings and descriptions
will be good for years. Price, only 25
cents per year.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

Mrs. Duniway wants Phillips and Garrison
TO live TO see the Acknowledgement of woman.
What base ingratitude II Enterprise.
Will somebody help our young friend
who drives the quill for the Enterprise
to get off witticism or sarcasm OF
whatever he is driving at? He doesn't
seem to be equal to the task, although
he strives nightly, as the above speci.
men proves.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

The Oregon Educational Monthly
comes to hand soliciting the patronage
of all who favor universal education. It
deserves and, we doubt not, will receive
liberal support from the class in whose
interests it proposes to work. 81 so per
year. w. P. Ready, Publisher, Salem,
Oregon,
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14
TO THE VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE
o. 5. w. 8. A.

You are urgently requested TO be present and
aid at the fourth annual Convention Of the
Oregon State Woman Suffrage Association
which viii convene in the city of Salem on
Thursday, the 10th day OF February, 1876.
You are further urged to present written re.
ports Of the work in your respective counties.
II it is impossible to be present at the meeting
as urged, you will please send your written re-
ports to the Corresponding Secretary, F. F.
Victor
BY ORDER OF Elk. Cos. OF o. S. W. S. A.
Portland, December Is, 1875
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

The laws passed by the late Legisla-
ture Of Washington Territory form a
volume of 34S pages. Secretary Struve
has commenced sending out copies to
the officers of the several counties.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-01-14

Mrs. Duniway went to Vancouver on
Monday, where it was expected she
would bold series Of evening meetings,
returning to this city on Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
LATEST SHIP NEWS
(For other SHIP ge,cs see Second and Third Pagcs.l


tFor other Ship gecs see Second and Third Pagcs.l
Steamship Baltimore (Ger.), Andressen Bremen Nov D.
with mdse. and pass. u Oelrichs & Co.
steamship Nereus Bearse savannah Nov lS with mdse
steamship Hatteras swift Norfolk with and pass
to Old Dominion steamship Co.
SchT. Maria Adelaide. Kent, New Haven.
SchT LZzie Titus, Baxter, New Haven i0I Baltimore.
Schr VIM. Farr N, Llndsley New. Haven tor Virginia.
Schr. stephen Faber, Hall, New-Hayen.
SAILED
Steamships August Andre Antwerp DAKOTA for Liver
pool APPS for Aspnwal &C. City Of Austin for Aspiuwa.
City OF AUSTIN Galveston Huntsville for teraan
dina &c; H. Livingston for savannah; Wyanoxe for
folk Richmond for Richmond Abemarle, for Lewes Del
snips Constantine for London Thomas Dana Tor Fran
cisco Darks Golden Fleece Barb Thos BROOKS for
Cl0lde tor Boston; Drigs Uard for Amsterdam
Roanoke. fOr P0flo CaDelIo.
SAILED BY WAY OF LONG ISLAND SOUND.
Schrs Champion for Charl0ttet0wn r. E. l. Ocean Belle,
j. W. Scott and Acacia for John. B. OAK Grove for
Bangor; Allie Oakes for Lynn Alfred Treat Viol Onrust
Salem Tampa, Magnet Foam and Charles f. Hitler Tor
Portland Abel ". Parker and Maria for Fall River.
WIND-Sunset hght, n. Il. light rain.
FOkkiGN POH1s
HALIFAX. N s.. Nov 2lSaied, steamship Bermuda, for
Portland.
81 JOHNS n. F. Nov. 21.-Arrived steamship Geo Crom
well. Halifax, N. ;.
LONDON Nov. 2I-Saled 18th inst, NuOva Proviienza I;
18th. Prodomo Caspair goth, Hope capt Cumming Nova
scotAn Jargen LoentzeB, GrazOza. ST. Ollyes Ottona
2ist Golden i,ue Elena Coriano Edward OBren. Arrived
Nov II, Lizzie H. kmDah "GazeO' SIRIUS ast at Freter
ickshavel) l7t, U. b. Fisk Isabel 18Th, Hirundo NaeI
Peters William sovereign of tao seas, Rufus Wood.
Berger (al ive at Antwerp Louise Gehn Ia ID AL, William
Wilcox, 1Tec Dub oyacki EVA Capt Cann) Bache Ocs,
GycnO Brahe, Australia Jessie signal lary L. som rs * sa
2ist. stewart Ejlda Fannie H. Lorlg, serag. Her
yatska-
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
RLPUBLICAN CENTR4L COMMITTEE.

THE BASIS OF REPRESENTATION CHANGED.
The Republican Central Committee met iast
evening at the headquarters III Ihrv 'tnrus'' 0o
Mason, for the Executive Committee, repor'eu on
yised apportonment OF delegates 10 the 'en'rai oon
mittee. The former apportionment was ono
qaalo Renublic,n voters It was recommended that
new apport,onment be made basis OF one delegate
TO 200 voters or fraction Of 200 above oo the 'o'e
poed for Henry ]. scudder to be taken as the Dass
Ex.Congressmsn Lawson objected to basis Oh zoo Dc
cause 10 districts would lose while IL "ouu nave " @
,,on,,ge Ue moved ms an amendment that 100 be the
basis of representaton The amendment was lost and
the report OF the Executive Committee was adopted
Tbe next Central Committee will consequently DC much
larger tnan the present one. 90 -. -. .,o ,x,,n
petition from certain Republican voters OF the ivth
Assembly District complaining OF the action OF te DIS
tct Association was partially read and referred 10 the
Executive Committee with power The chairman was
asked IL the amendment 70 the constitution OF tne Cen
trail Committee make eligible as members the enar-
men OF the German Central and Executive Comlttees
had the necessary twohrs vote OF the Assem-
bly, District Associations After short speech ny Juuge
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
. DESPERATE SCHEMES OF DEMOCRATS.

WHAT WOULD FOLLOW If CERTIFICATES WERE RE-
FUSED REPUBLICAN ELECTORS IN OREGON
THE OPPORTUNITY DESIRED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
To the EDITOR Of The Tribune.
SIR Some of the possible complications that may
arise to test the selfcontro of the American people
have been well pointed out in the letters of your
Washington correspondent but the phases which
this contest may assume before President Grants
successor is inaugurated are SO various that it may
not be inopportune, since suppositons are IN order,
to suppose another case If the Returning Boards of
Louisiana and Florida give the electoral vote of
those States to Gov. Hayes, while there remains the
most shadowy basis for contest By the Democratic
managers, of course they look to the House of Rep
resentatives as their final hope. 1t is not two Presi-
dents who needed the chances from such con-
ct would be too slender to warrant the trial. They
want one President only, but that one must be Mr.
Tilden, and under the circumstances he could only
be elected by the House.
Now suppose that in some way there happened to
appear less than 1S5 officially certified Repub-
lcan electors. Suppose, for example, the Gov
ernor of Oregon should refuse a certificate upon
the ground of some technical objection to one
of the electors of that State. If Congress has
no authority to go behind the certificates,
the result would be tie and therefore the
election would be left to the decision Of the Demo-
cratic House. But suppose it held by Re
publicans that the Governor of Oregon acted
contrary to law in not issuing certificates to all
three electors, who is to exercise the authority OF
revising and oveIruling this actlOn' The President
of the Senate can only the vote of properly
certified electors and personally he has no power to
add to nor subtract from this number If then the
Senate should assume to delegate to him the power
of counting the three votes for Oregon to which the
State is entitled, the opportunity for which the
House is waiting is at presented. For If the
Senate claims any jurisdiction in the premises the
House will assert corresponding right and will
reject the votes of the questionable Southern States
lt would seem from this view that any action from
any Quaser which would place the Senate in the
dilemma of submitting to what they would consider
the unjust suppression OF a single Republican
electoral vote on the hand. or of opposing such
an Injustice the other would either give MIR. Ilden
majority of the electoral votes insure his cleo
tOn by the House of Representatives. In the special
case supposed, the GOyernorOf North Carolina might
retaliatc by withholding certificates from the Demo-
cratic electors of that State, which would leave
Gov. Hayes with the majority of the electors whose
appointment was officially certified under the great
seals of the several States. But even then might
be held that 1S5 vOtes-a majority OF the full col
lege-were necessary Tor q choice, and this number
not being found thr election would still revert to
the House. ..
Xelc- York, Nov. 81, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
OBITUARY..
TIE DUKE OF sALDANHA.


Field Marshal the Duke of Saldanha, whose
death ia announced from London, played prominent
part in Portuguese affairs He was born In Lisbon Nov
IT, 1791 and was grandson Of the Marquis OF Pombal
He began his public career during the Penmsular war;
when be sided with the French invaders was captured
by the British troops and sent prisoner to England lie
went thence to Brazil but subsequently returned to
Portugal where 1925 he became Minister OF Foreign
Affairs In 1926 he became Governor OF Oporto, and
under the Constitution Of Dom Pedro, Minister OF war;
tl June, 1927 when he resigned and went to England
Dom Miguel having usurped power. Saldanha raised
troops against him. but they deserted him. In 1882 he
landed I'M Portugal with Dom Pedro ana engaged In the
civil war which lie terminated by taking the capital ana
eonpelling Dom Miguel 10 surrender at EvOra III lS29
he became Minister OF War aud President OF the council
mt me soon resigned and went abroad where ne re-
manned until 1896 when he was recalled by the queen
IN for "A Ministry. In 1S49 he was 0velthr0Wh py
Cabral and remained out OF power untll loJl,
when he effected new revolution, and was again az inc
head oftbefOvernment till the accession OF Pedro W IN
Is5G He WAS Minister In Rome from lSO2 10 looa ana
aon from sG6 TO 1869. In May, 1870 ne induced tne
mv IN revolt and thus compelled the King 10 place
him again af the head OF the Cabinet Ihe new eec
lions hnweyer went against him. and ne was shcceeucu
Au1 20 bv Sa da BandeIra. The Duke OF sadanha was
offerward appointed Embassad0r AT the brnsh coul.
and acquired unenvabe notorety from MS Gonmeeuon
with steam tramway company, Dy WHICH oii'iSn III
vesfn lOsth heavily.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
JOHN NJ. BIXBY.

John Munson Bixby, who practiced law IN
this city for thirty years. died at his residence at NO aoi
Fifth-ave fat 1870 OF typhoid fever after an noSs
OF six days. lie born in Fairfield Conn, IN fepru
ary 1900. He began the study OF law In Wilkesbrre'
PENN where he remained for about two years. ana then
came to this city. After long and very successu prao
,s here he retired In Is49 and married Miss Poe
oors,n NJ Edgar Allan Poe the poet Three children
were horn TO thcm two OF whom are living His vile
died I'm 1854 After Mr. Bxbys retirement be invested
his money in real estate, from which he realized great
Gains He was the owner Of large amount OF property
Intending the riding academy at Thirty-nntn,st ana
Fifth-ave He was the author OF two n9vels'
Tho pnritan and Oyering or the Heir oIWycnery,.
boh of which were published in this city The value 0,
the estate is estimated at about 81 soooVo me Td e
morning az 10 O'clock, by Mr.. Morgan OF st. ThomaSs
Protestant Episcopal Church
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
DIED

BIXBY-At New.York City on Tuesday Nov 81 1876, John
Relatives requested attend the funeral
Gence No All fttiaSc without further notice ''
CHACEIn Brooklyn, suddenly, Nov 10, Harriet Maria be-
rnra wnS re ON WencsaT Sod inst at O'Clock D. NJ
at the Church OF the Redeemer corner Fourhave and Pa
cihc ST.. Brooklyn
CoIEs-on sunday Nov 49, Martha Elery widow Of Isaac
u Coles and daughter of the late John Cofn Jones Of Bos
The relatives and friends are invited to attend ths funeral
"Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock.
DIBBLEon Tuesday evening a. the residence Of RoOers
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
FOSTER-At Honeslae Penn, Saturday, Nov ls, 1876,
Mr. Isaac Post Foster, IN the S9th year OF his age
HALsTEDAt her late residence East Forty seyenhst,
jacob Hasted and da1gher cf Of
Relatives and friends of the family invited to attend
the funeral az 81 TaGas GnMeh e9rneG ne d
HUsTEDAt North Castle, ~ " sunday. Nov. 49, Mary
Ann, wife OF Conklin Hustled In the sst year of her age
residence of her oninaw, Allen Brundage and at
Christ Church, Greenwich. Conn, at p m
JENNEYThe funeral of the late Francis Jenney,
r. NJ who died At Port OF spain Island OF Trinidad on the
No i Isfers brooklyn on THURSDAY afternoon al
O'Clock All relatives and friends OF the family are invited
The remains will removed to Boston for inermcn Friday
observation-disclosures into rest Nov. 81, 1876
dence OF her nephew Dailel y Maearlan Yonkers Ann
Notice of funeral hereafter
Tin, widow OF Robert Martin, aged 10 years months and
2o days.
and friends viii meet her late residence 9s JET
feIsOn ST. Newark ~ j. ON Thursday, Nov. 2 o'clock
Funeral services will be held at the Sixth PresOyera
Church Unonst at 10 o'clock a. M lnterment IN Green.
wood Cemetery.
MATHEWS-On Monday, Nov 90, John Anderson, OF
Tertulus g. and sarah A Mathews, aged year. months,
10 days.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend
the funeral a. the TesdenSc Of his parsns NO "a Lener's
PUMPELLY-In Owego, ". Y. at his nome, Friday, Nov
H. William Pumpely, In the sSh year of his age,
YOUNG-At Westchester, n. " Monday Nov. 90, ls76
OF diphthera Berthe OF f. and Emily Young
aged years, III months. and Ia days
The relatives friends Of the family respectfully
invited attend the funeral Wednesday, Nov D.
the Presbyterian Church, Westchester, at 1880 D.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22

impossible then to'make any estimate OF the damage
which probably will be large
At 2:O5 a. M. a dispatch received at the Polics
Central Office from the ne-hundred-and-twenty-nn
Street Police Station that the fire was under control
The police were unable at that time to form any estimate
OF the extent Of the fire the amount Of the loss From
the fact that the burning nearly two hours before
1t under control and the character OF theproperV
involved it is believed that the loss win be heavy.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
THE STATE CONTROLLERSBIP.

s'NFGRENCE BETWEEN GOV. TILDEN, MR.. ROBIN
SON, AND oTHERs-DIsPosITIoN OF THE GOV
kRNOR.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.I
ALBANY, Nov. 21.-It is stated on good au-
,Aorp here that Gov. Tlden, GOvelect Robinson, and
oe'ay Of State BigelOw did meet in conference upon
general affairs, at Gramercy Park, Saturday night
.no that the of several persons mentioned
s' 'ne State Controllership Gov Tilden, who viii have
ne making Of the appointment, suggested no candidate
A seemed disposed to advocate particular persons
to the place. but left It mainly TO Mr. Robinsons
."a aecsion. eff you and your colleagues" said he,
esh NJ upon a candidate 70 suit yourselves will ap
po'' him" BY colleagues, Of course, meant the
'her ocials Of the State Hail. whose relations the
s-A~a Board and elsewhere with the new Controller
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
4 LARGE FLOUR Null IN FLAMES.

At 1914 o'clock this morning an alarm of
fire WAS sounded from dtwenty-ninthst
and secondave second alarm followed, and II was
reported at the Police Central Office that William H.
Paynes grain -four mills and elevator were on re.
The fire gained rapidly Notwithstanding the efforts Of
the frenen and at o'clock a third alarm was sounded.
This brought additional force to the scene of the fire
and a multitude OF streams were directed upon the
flames The fire still raging ut 1:30 m, and 1t was
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
THE ELECTION PUZZLE.
Continued from Firs; PAGE.

among the blacks in Abbevlle, Edgefied, and other
counties in the western part of the State by the per-
formances of the rifle clubs. Gen. NJ. c. Butler the
hero Of the Hamburg massacre. admitted III a
conversation with Judge Cartterthat the Democrats
rode about the country armed, uniformed III red
shirts, and organized in military companies but ne
asserted that there was nothing unlawful IN sueh
proceedings, and added that if the negroes were
intjmidated by them it was their own fault.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 21.--A dispatch dated Gin
cinnat, Ohio to-day says Judge Swing of the United
Circuit Court for Ohio has confirmed the action
OF the Circuit Courts of Indiana and Illinois by the aI-
pointment Of Daniel Terrence and John King jr as
cevers much of the Ohio ard Mississippi Railroad
lies within the OF Ohio. The receivers have
qualified given the requisite bonds and entered into
possession OF the property.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
REPORTED SURRENDER BY VANDERBILT

REPORTED SURRENDER BY VANDERBILT.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 21.-It is understood here
that Mr. william III. Vanderbilt has proposed to Presi-
dent Garrett compromise In the present railroad
surrenderng his former demand that reights from the
West to NewYOrk should be cheap TO Baltimore
Philadelphia and agreeing 10 discrimination against
New-YOrk. Whether the discrimination proposed Will
be satisfactory the Baltimore and ONO authorities s
moi Votgy
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22

Honesty and candor are not only the most moral
but effective butresses OF business b. L. Babbitt
does not claim rich strong perfume for his Baby bat
contradiction toilet
equal absolute purity and excellence The materials
themselves communicate delicate odOr like that Of banf
OF yolets in Sprngtime.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22

All that is needed to secure the purchase OF the
treas Tres from Cyprus $4,000 and the trustees OF the
Metropolitan Museum appeal urgently for this amount
Contributions toward this object either be sent 10
the Museum at No 1923 West Foureenth-st. or 10 THE
TRIRrrNE Office checks being always drawn payable to
the order of the metropolitan Museum OF Art.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22

It was an ex-M. c. of the ALilid Congress,
ary feIlers" "Jedge" inquired one Of them VIVA, 90
YOU admire most Of flsckeray'sT Inc 'eukS n 10.
ponpous drawl "Was think like the fourth volume
hest0
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
MARRIED..

KELLY-MULLEN-In this city, Tuesday. the 2lst inst,
by His Enincnco Cardinal McCOskey, JOnn Kelly 20 AnDA
Teresa Muen youngest daughter VI the Edwad Null
len OF New.York.
MCLEAN-CREIGHTON-In Brooklyn, Tuesday, Nov.
the the Bishop Of Connecticut assisted by
Sniyely, Thomas Mclean harriet Halsey,
eldest daughter Of Commodore j. b. Creighton, u >. n.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22

Dtenhoefer on the German which he said that the
Republicans could have the support OF the German ele
ment they would take proper means TO obtain 1t and
hold it, 15 District Associations reported TO have
ratified the amendment, aGd the chairman ruled that
the number was sufficient for its adoption.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22

AUGUSTA, Me-, Nov. 21.-Official returns
from all but ii small plantations, which cast less than
300 votes in 1872, give Hayes 66.130 votes, Tilden
1910 and scattering $50, making Hayes's majority
1921.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
THE CE,SNOLA TREASURES.

SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 RE-
CEIVED.
The following subscriptions in gold have
been received by the Metropolitan Museum Of Art to-
ward the purchase Gen d Cesnoas Kurium treasure
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT PROBABILITIES.

For the East Atlantic coast, falling barom-
eter stationary temperature easery wiuds cloudy aud
rainy weather.
FOR ne Middle adntr States rising fOOred by falling
barometer. partly cloudy and IN ne southern portions
clear treafher irih stationary higher temperature,
diminishing nOrtteTiy and Udrtoofe uinds
New-York tribune., 1876-11-22
SENTENCE OF AN ILLEGAL VOTER.

PROVIDENCE, II. l., Nov. 21.-In the Circuit
Court to-day John Mcdonnell sentenced to 10
months imprisonment for falsely personang eiector'
ana voting In his the last Congressional eIeco