Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-25
LOUISIANA.
Proceedings of the Returning Board.


Proceedings of the Returning Board.
NEW ORLEANS, November 24-The board met
at halt-paSt eleven with all the members present.
For the Democrats appeared MeSsrS. Palmer. TrIm-
DnIl, a. - SLltl, ana Julan; i9T me aepup1les
and W A. MGrew ref fE.a-
The minutes having been read. Governor Wells
stated that after adjournment he had received
communication from the supervisor Of N5tchtOches
stating that the names Of no electors had been left
on the tickets. Areport from the supervisor was
read IN which II was stated that In ward eleven the
vote for the Hayes electors 542 and for the Til
den electors 1T2, but that It thought only nece
saTy count the vote for the electors at large aud
the electOI for the fourth congressional district
The report was from the United States supervisor.
Colonel Zacharie asked whether the returns could
be corrected by outside testimony
Governor Wells answered that II not teSt-
m0uy Of outsiders but Of the commissioners Of
election.
Colonel Zaeharie Inquired II the statement was In
the returns when orened.
Governor Wells replledin the negative
Colonel ZachaTie asked If the Democratic counsel
would be afforded an opportunity to contradict the
Governor Wells said that they would. but that
the statement could only be cUnrradicted by the bal
lots themselves.
Colonel Zachare asked If the ballots would be
sent f0I.
Governor Wells said that they would telegraph for
them hut that they would not delay the cOnsidera-
ton OF the case when it came up.
Mr.. MGlOln asked lfthe ruling Of the board would
ne modified in relation to admitting counsel.
Governor Wells said that ii would not
Mr.. Da Ponte, on the part OF the correspondents,
presented an application for adRlittance.
(iOyernor Wells Instructed the clerk to read am ar
Iicle from the Nashville iHtyfnrH OF November Gth
reiiec;ing upon the board The same WIS special
10 the Cincinnati Enquirer Of the eighteenth from
New Orleans He said that In View Of this fact he
coald not allow the presence OF correspondents.
Mr. Da PORte urged that the whole newspaper fra
terlit, could not be held responsible for the action
OF individuals.
Governor Wells adhered to the ruling.
Judge TTumbul and Mr. Smith both condemned
tice.
Colonel Zacnarie read communication from
Colonel Bush pressing the election OF DR.. Hugh
Kennedy to fill the vacancy on the board
Gov NOR Wells said that q similar request was
made Thursday; that he had decided the clerical
force sas full: but II there was need TO Increase it
the Democratic recommendations would be cOnSid-
cred. The board had not determined 10 appoint Dr.
H. Kennedy.
Nr aGloin read the motion for an amendment
Of the rules
Governor Wells said the rules would not be
changed. he read also petition on behllf OF the
citizens asking representation; also application
OF the Democratic candidates for representation
among the clerks who tabulate the returns. The
Applications we're refused L
JUDGE SpGffOrd asked that DAY for taking mp the
contest in East Baton Rouge be fixed.
Governor Wells said he WOuld fix Monday. II was
further stated that St Martin parish would be con-
sdeFed today, and Ouachita opened thereafter.
on application Of Judge Spottord the board d.
returns from MoFehOuse parish.
The board hereafter went into executive session.
1f. lutdttt Ia HONtF-.1i tlhlrtldD, on DentH OF
the journalists in the city OF New Orleans. repre-
seFItins the interests Of the different newspapers in
the United St3teS have been deDuted TO present TO
sou coTnniullc,tidn enib0dyingthe proceedings of
meeung OF those Journalists which was held last
. uigh would state, Tor the information OF the
bJard. that the action which WIS taken by that
meeting vas rder the Instruction from the heads of
the gentlemen present and who acted IN the dis
charge OF their duty. With your permission would
I ike % read the communication. which is very short
IL. Da Punte read Is follows:
Hon q. Madison wells, President Of the Board OF
Returning Officers:
Ata meeting OF newspaper correspondents held IN
th, city last night the following journals were rep
4 fr7enfesl:7 New iOrk NaDfy Zsiha1, New Y0r He
4 aiT. New York .Sur. New Yoriz T,ihHe New York
hoySl New YORK TINES, Boston Eieraid. New York
E"EiaT TtGr9H, Philadelphia TrlD>. Cincinnati
Esg.agtr. Cincinnati Co11Hereiol, Chicago TlDeS.
Louisville CCt'riSr-JOITai, Baltimore GGltfc, VII
millgion DELI Ecrg BrfJsitg ST. Louis Rtla5licr,
and 0tle-s, Mr. l. c. Hancock, OF the New YORK
Herflf. was called 10 the chair, and Ar P. Handy.
OF the Philadelphia Ties, WIS appointed secretary
on motion the following resolution was unanimous
u aioubzi:
g. tsss(esa tAt for tlfe proper Discharge Of our du-
Les lH The collection uuu transmission OF news from
New tiIleauS Ia reference 10 The matter Tow rugag
ing Ge attention Oi the county II Is essential thai
ge De- edmitfd 10 the dliy sessions OF the board of
fstoIT;ilg 0'ficeTs " louisiana Win y View 10 t1
porting It's proceedings.
4 h9ag.d, That committee be appointed 70 wait