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New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
Total ............7,46O
Net Republican majority ~.

Net " 'pHDiiNhh ii''J'A''9 49,
DaGe County is not yet in. The majority in this
county cannot be over 30 either way. The Democrats
have claim of % omitted votes in Clay County,
which appear on the face of the return, from that
county. but are not added up in the general result
because it is not in evidence that the inspectors and
clerk were sworn. The 23 votes will he counted
probably by common consent. This would leave
majority Of 10 for tho Republican electors. The
county that made the only violent inroad on the
calculation of the Democrats was Baker. The Dem
ocrats have regularly certified copy of the returns
from that county which gives them majority OF
81. This return was regular and was Thought hnaI.
This morning new return was read, signed by the
Judge aud Sheriff. but not by the County Clerk,
which by the throwing out Of several Democratic
precincts gives Republican majority Of H. making
a difference Of 13J votes. The Democrats were
astounded at this alteration, aud will produce the
precinct returns to show that the return read to-day
was not a correct one.
Upon completing the counting Of the returns, the
board adjourned until 1 o'clock p. IN.
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DIED.

BoRDEN-At Long Island City. Nov q, Bessie youngest
daughter Of John o. Ellen L. BOnen aged year and II
FHsai from the residence l. Graves East Thrdst
Long Island City, Wednesday morning. NOV ~, at ~
O'Clock
CAMERON-On Monday, John Cameron, aged IL.
Reatvcs friends invited To attend the funeral
Wednesday, The 29 inst, at Please send 10 flowers
CARLTON-At iIs residence In Sedgwck Me- Nov %, Col
HOwland Carlton. aged 81 years
HAYES-On Monay morning the 9th inst Elizabeth wife
Of James Hayes.
The reatlyrs ana friends family respectfully
from her tate residence No 2O6
Elm st. on "Wednesday the goth lnst at 99 u. Ihe re-
mains tO ~. Patricks Cathedral where
solemn High Redaam will be offered for the repose
JAMES AT his residence Beaconsfcid" Liverpool,
IOEsER-In Paris France. Tuesday, Nov. 2S, Mahille
3sth year.
Funeral notice hereafter.
MLLER-on Sunday Nov. 26, 1876 James l. Miller, aged
Relatives and friends family aud those Of his sons
w. respectfully Invited 10 attend
The fnrral Church Of the Divine Paternity ey
r. IL Chapin ID. d. FtIave. aud For ynfthst on
wednesday. 18th inst, at l O'Clock p m
TIE members Of the Sparta Club requested 10 meet az
their rooms "Wednesday Nov. 20 al " O'Clock noon 10 AZ
tend IN the funeral Of cur late Pres NJ James L. NIL
Ter. deceased JAMES H. bAHA9' '4NeA iSS4'oH'-
JoIfN p KANE, Secretary.
wING-on sunday morning, Nov. 2S r. Wiley Wing. in the
ySs and friends are invited attend the funeral services
nj ms late residence 23l West Flew hst. on "Wednesday
NDy ~ { O'Clock. Internent at OCdawn Cemetery on
Ihuriiiy
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
THE GENERAL SITUATION.
DEMOCRATIC PREPARATIONS.
INVESTIGATION OF LAVA NEWSPAPER BY MANToN
MARBLE
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The Democrats are en-
deavorng to fortify themselves in argument that
the President Of the Senate is not entitled to count
the votes in the Electoral College. Democrat who
has recently made an examination of some of the
authorities upon this subject says an examination of
the annals of Congress for the first twenty-five years
of the republic shows very conclusively that the
men who assisted to frame the Constitution con-
strued the electoral provisions as empowering the
President of the Senate merely to declare the vote
after counting and verificatiOn by the telers. In
1893, when Vice-President John Adams announced
the result of the electoral VOTE he said that he did
so ain obedience to the Constitution and laws of
the United States and to the command of both
Houses" In 1905, before Aaron Burr as Vice
President opened the packages containing the
electoral votes and handed them to the tellers
to be counted ho addressed the assembled houses as
follows: "You will now proceed, gentlemen, to
count the votes as the Constitution and laws direct
There is Democratic authority for the statement
that active preparations in progress to bring out
here National newspaper organ of the Democratic
party. The money and the brains will most proba-
bly, come from New-York if the enterprise is
definitely determined upon. The Democratic states
men express the opinion that at this particular crisis
it will be of great advantage to the party to have
at the capital a metropolitan organ 1t is under
stood that If the papers established MantOn Marble
and Mr.. Chamberlain, late of The WOrld, will be
connected with it..
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
LOUISIANA.

SHOCKING ELECTION ATROCITIES.
INTIMIDATION IN oUACurA PROyED-1uE WOUNDS
OR ONE or THE VICTIMS WHICH HoRRIFIED THE
NORTHERN wITNEssEs-Two CASES OF AsSAs-
sISAroS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSY.l
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2S-TO-day's session of the
Returning Board was the most important and inter
csting of any yet held. The Of Ouachita Parish,
the simplest in detail and it is to be hoped the
strongest which the Republicans will make. was
taken up in spite the objections of the Democrats
that East Baton Rouge the first to be consid-
cred, and several very important witnesses
were examined | say that it ia TO be
hoped that the Republicans have no stronger
evidence to provo intimidation of the worst
kind, because if there are many parishes
in Louisiana in which it is possible for such horrible
deeds to be pcrpctrated as were exposed to-day,
there will be just to fear the terrible reaction
which will take place against people who, in spite
of any suffering or injustice to which they may have
been subjected. will tolerate atrocities that would
make a savage blush The most important witness
examined was Eliza PinkstOn. She is purc-blOoded
African, about 35 OF 20 years of age, of
rather moro than average intelligence for
Southern field hand. She bears upon
her body unhealed wounds that tell q sickening
story In her right breast are two wounds that are
still discharging. One is gun or pistol-shot wound
larger than the end of mans finger, and an inch or
two from it is another, smaller, made with knife
On her left thigh is deep slash about a foot long.
An attempt had been made TO cut the tendon
achilles of each foot, but although two ugly wounds
were made the tendonwas not cut. On her left jaw
is a large and severe wound made with knife. On
her throat another of the same kind, and on her
head severe scap-wound made with
Her story was more terrible than he wounds. She
lived on the island in Ouachita Parish and was the
wife of Henry Pnkston. Under the influence OF
threats he had been forced to 90 TO a Democratic
meeting on Oct. l. but had not remained TO its close
On Thursday and Friday after this, and Immediately
preceding the election he had attended Republican
meetings and at one of them had cheered for the
Republican speakers The witness said that two
white Democrats, DIR. Young and Capt. Theo0aid,
were at that meeting and this.
On the Sunday morning following. about two
hours before daybreak, about 80 men, all white as
far as Mrs. Pinkston could see, except two colored
Democrats whom she knew. came 20 her house. aud
one whose voice she recognized to be that OF Dr.
Young. called out asking for her husband and say
ing that the road was to be blockaded to Monroe
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
NEW-JERSEY,S NEW SENATOR

LAMENTATIONS OF THE REPUBLICANS-THE HON.
AsHBEL GREEN THE LEADING DEMOCRATIC CAN
DDATE-THE HON. JOHN II. M'PHERsoNs VIC
oRoUs CANVASS.
20 the Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: Now that the stern lights Of experience"
have iIlumined the recent political history of New
jersey it is very evident TO Republicans that the
control Of the Legislature was needlessly surren-
dered to their oppohents. This is not cheerful
reflection for the defeated party, but ITS managers
are trying to amuse themselves by mutual accusings
and excusngs while the Democracy are making
ready to occupy and possess. The most substantial
gain of the victOrs is United States Senator 10
succeed Mr. Frelngbuysen, and already there is a
full line of candidates in the market. Mr. Orestes
Cleveland has announced himself as in the field"
which is a rash challenge for a gentleman with his
antecedents. Mr. Browning of Camden, Mr.. Van
alta Of Morris, possibly Mr. Leon Albeit whose am
bitiOn is rarely found sleeping. and ex-Gov. Joel
Parker, a matter of course, all have hopes when
are doomed to shipwreck. The man who can count
to-day the most votes in the Democratic caucus Is
the Hon. Ashbel Green Of this county. Jerseymen
have faith in blood, and Mr.. Green comes
Of Democratic lineage, and is himself Democrat
Of the most rigid type He is New-Hork lawyer OF
hourishing practice and is reputed to be man OF
scholarly tastes aud upright character His support
comes largely from the class who are disposed to
rank themselves as somewhat exalted in the social
scale and they are very positive in their prophecies
Of success
1t is an affective dispensation to these gentlemen
that the connection of Mr. Green who Is making
most dangerous headway Is such man ~ the hoh'
John r. Mcpherson. Mr.. Mcpherson has accnmu-
lated liberal fortune by bis enterprise in the meat
business has been State Senator is recognized as
an adrOit political manager and is a man OF most
anlacioos aspiration. The better class OF Domo-
sias would prefer Senator with greater breadth oi
mental endowment and record which needs less
explanation. and since they have fairly won the
struggle they viii hardly consent TO throw away tie
Test results Of their victory by making question:
able selection in so capital matter Dut IL Is use
less To conceal the fact that Dir. Mcpherson IS
shewdly using all his resources and that he IL not
anyal to be despised in a contest where "maulpn-
atl0n is effective. BERGEN.
daekeRsaek, A. j.. Nov. 2s. 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
PUBLIC OPINION.

Whether Mr. Tilden is counted in or out, 10
is satisfaction know that those South Carolina can
Vassers have spent two days and nights IN JaiCncn-
natl Enquirer Dem.)
1t will be hard for the American people of
intelligent and honest convictions to view calmly and
deal temperately with the that President Grant
and his Minister OF War have perperaed by their reyo
lutiOnary proceedings in South Carolina Philadelphia
Times Qnd)
II ia an i'll wind that blows nobody good.
But for the great controversy going on in NewOr
leans the world might have heard Of Col Zachare
and other onehOrse lawyers in that city who are now
getting amount OF free Indianapolis
Journal (RcpJ
This trifiing with the peoples verdict, and
revising and revising it, must either be stopped alto
gether or made a permanent business Of. Whichever
way it is to decided let il be understood now 50 that
at future elections may know who is elected when the
ballots are c0unted.-[TrOy Press Dem)
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29

..,srs his belief that Hayes is elected and his determ
nation to see him naugurated at any cost His only S
appears TO be concerning the people. He is
Pr,ed "a be nervous as to what they will do The
-nrn,ar excitement here, however, is pretty much
ssved and general feeling has taken its place that
dep will be inaugurated the 5th of March, without
toodshed or commotion outside Of Congress The feel
49,, .ees TO be based first, belief that either one oi
ths southern states viii be returned for Tden OF that
Z tboing out Of one of the ineligible votes will settle
"O % stion. and second ON a report which las gained
oy here that Senator COnkling believes Tilden Is
cnted and will not he party to high-handed pro-
i'm the Senate defrand him OF his election, and
poeT.son of south Carolina, Chrstiancy OF M1eh
tna' aDS rossiby Jones OF Nevada VIII act with him."
gan Sn hat either Senator COnklng Senator Jones
I work nj cross purposes s pretty bad but the spec
VOL ~ senator COnkng bOlter IS simply stupen-
aoua
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
PROTEST AGAINST 4 NEW-JERSEY ELECToR.
nrN1MIN MnIIAMsoN OBJECTED 10 ON ACCOUNT

PROTEST AGAINST 4 NEW-JERSEY ELECTOR.
BENJlMIS WILLIAMSON OBJECTED 10 ON ACCOUNT
OF HOLDING TIE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES
COMMISSIONER PROTEST PRESENTED Bf
JOHN Y. FosTER-IHE DEMOCRATIC STATE CAN
yAssERs REFUSE To RECEIVE 1T.
fFRoM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.l
TRENTON. n. j., Nov. 2S.-The Board of
State Canvassers of the state OF NewJersey met at the
Senate Chamber in this city at p. to-day The board
was composed OF GOV. BedlS Senators Albeit Hopper
and Dayton Democrats, and Senators Masie Potts. anu
leaning Republicans. Immediately after inc organza
ton Of the board and in the presence OF large NUMBER
M politIcans and others who were spectators
John Y Foster. Secretary OF the Repunhcah
State Committee, and author OF the celeDrated
Foster Blaine letter, presented protest, stat
ing that in view OF the unusual sensltYeness
which existed in the public mind relative to the quaica
tons Of Presidential electors and the Importance OF pre-
serving entire conformity to law in NewJersey III the
appontment OF electors he felt constrained TO cau the
attention OF tho Board to the fact set forth In t com
munication which he desired TO offer. His only desire
WAS 10 prevent the consummaOn of an illegay as 10
one Of the electors, who, 1t would appear holnns an
Office Of trust and profit under the United States was
according TO the Democratic theory oregon and Yer
mont plainly ineligible. Mr. Foster then presented the
following protest, which was read;
To the Board Of STATE Canrassers Of the STATE OF Nee
ment of Justice and the Judicial Officers OF the Uuitcd
sates ann edition, compiled by authority OF the Attor-
corrected Ia Sept !, 1876" and issued by
tne Government the United states IN 1876, there
the record that Benjamin Williamson Is United states
Gnmmsioner in and the Circuit Court Of the United
states for the Third Circuit and District OF NewJcrsey
that his residence is in EewJersey and that he receives
as compensation the fees incident to bis said oilee
As i'm Article Section l, or the Constitution OF the
United states it provided and declared that mo per
SON holding office OF trust profit under the United
states shall be appointed an elector We respectfully call
The attention OF honorable body 10 the case OF the
Hon BENJAMIN williamson hcrcinbefOre referred TO-
and protest against the appointment OF the said Benjl-
min Williamson an elcctOr 10 elect Presldet or
Vice-President Of the United states Of America.
JOHN Y. FOSTER, and others.
Trenton, ". j., Nov. %, 1876.
Senator Albeit, Democrat. and an apirant for the
presidency OF State Senate objected to the reception
of the paper followed In very emphatic opposi-
ton by Senator Hopper, another Democrat Senators
Potts and Magic, Republicans insisted that the matter
should be considered by the board AT the suggestion Of
Gov Bedle who seemed considerably annoyed by the
documept it was laid over temporarily. When IL WAS
again taken up Senator Magic moved that the protest bo
formally received by the board After considerable dis
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29

sheriff, canvass or make return Of a county. The
facts are that on the third day after election,
taking advantage Of the absence for a
day of the county judge at Jacksonville
the clerk procured justice of the peace and pre-
tended to canvass the returns and made mp the GER
tificate which is now presented by the Democrats
No Judge OF sheriff being present when the pre-
tended canvass took place. it is utterly without legal
validity. On the strength Of this latter paper the
Democrats are telegraphing North that the face OF
the returns show majority for Tlden, which state
ment has no foundation in fact.
Under the rules proofs now in order, and are
being rapidly prepared by both sides. The RepuD-
cans have no doubt of their ability to defend their
maiorites against all Democratic attacks, and Dy
proofs of frauds and irregularities to increase ayeSS
majority 600 or 700.
When the board adjourned this afternoon, the
Secretary of State said hc adjourned early on ac-
count of the funeral of Mr.. Siexon, who had come
TO this city from remote county stranger ahd
without friends here. The deceased was prom
inent citizen and Republican. He and others were
very desirous of attending his funeral Where
upon Judge Hilton, Democratic candidate 1or
elector, rather exctedly jumped up and sald'
ave all want TO go to the funeral" ana MI
Pasco. chairman Of tho Democratic Committee
said ayes, Democrats want to go to the
funeral too; he was a gallant Confederate soldier
This illustrates the spirit. They were Wiling 10
forgive him for having been Republican, III vie"
of the fact that lie had been Confederate soldier
but not until after he was dead. When we reacheu
the funeral, however, none of them were there
w T. CHANDLER.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
WHAT THE OFFICIAL RETURNS SHOW.
A MAJORITY OF AZ FOR nAYEs-ONE SNAIL COUNTY
10 HEAR PROM.

A
TO HEAR FROM.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Nov. 2S.-The board met NJ
10 o'clock a. IN. There were present for the Repub-
licans. Gen. Barlow of New-York, Messrs. Ampt ana
Moves of Ohio Lew. Wallace and Mr.. Brady of lndl-
ana w. +. Chandler of Ncw-lIampshire, and severai
local politicians For the Democrats appeared Man
ton Marble and Mr. Paris of New-fork, &. W. BID
die ID. W. Sellers, j. X. Read, Samuel q. Thompson
Malcolm Hay, &. w. Guthrie of Pennsylvania, Z. W.
Woolley of Ohio l.. SaltOnstall of Massachusetts
John f. Coye Of Washington, Charles Gibson OF
Missouri, Perry Smith of Illinois, j. b Brown ana
p. NJ. B. Young of Georgia, with several local poll
tcians. Gen. Brannon of the U. S. Army had seat
inside the railing with the members of the board
The secretary at once began the opening OF the
sealed packages of ballots. As the reading pro
ceeded tine Republicans gave notice that they would
contest the counties Of Columbia, Hllsboro, Liberty
Manatee. Nassau Orange Putnam, Polk, Santa
Rosa, Sumter. Suwanee, Taylor, Volusia, Wakulla
Walton, and Washington. The Democrats gave no
tce of contests in Alachua, Baker, Clay Duyal Is
Gambia. Gadsden, jefferson, Leon, and Marion. The
maiorities on the electoral vote, as read from the
face of the returns the highest votes each consd-
arod W. ne follows:
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New-York tribune., 1876-11-29

The rise Of the curve Of pressure yesterday very
rapid too much so indeed to betoken very long con-
nuance of the present fine weather. Temperature has
fallen to freezing point and there is little moisture
In the air.
For this city and vicinity cold clear day to be ex-
pected Thanksgiving Day will probably have some
what cloudy sky preceding warmer winds and perhaps
snow,
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
RHODE ISLANDS ELECTION.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., Nov. 2S.-The Governor has
called an extra session of the General Assembly to
meet in this city next Friday to elect Presidential
Elector in place of George II. Corliss. the United
States Centennial Commissioner, who was adjudged
by the Supreme Court to be ineligible.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29

Rumor whispered Of late the decline from their former
station in the fashion Of seal skin sacques but the
ladies' who rule leaders Of the boa ton have SAID other
wise. This elegant garment continues In popularity Ihe
Continental dealers with orders and the demand
Is reported greatly increased beyond former years both
sides Of the
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
testimony tomorrow when, the consideration of the
returns from Ouachita will be resumed.
TILDEN ELECTORS CLAIMED.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCH.

TALLAHASSEE Fla, Nov. 2S.-TwO returns have
been received from Baker County one signed by the
clerk and justice, and another signed by the judge,
and sheriff. and justice, sent up. The first re-
turn admitted the Tilden electors have 135 ma
jority. With both returns held subject to future
decisions, the Democrats have electors by D ma
jority, and by 3 majority, and the Republicans
have L electOr by / majority.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT PROBABILITIES.

For the lower lakes, southwest veering to
colder northwest Winds rising barometer, partly cloudy
and clearing weather.
For ne Nude and Eastern states southwest cinds,
reei0 10 colder northeast ieih rising barometer parity
c!0udg clear heather
For the NewYork canal region tho temperatures fall
somewhat below freezing.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
A DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY OF MEMBERS CLAIMED.
lGESERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l

[GESERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.l
COLUMBIA S. c., Nov. 2S.-The Democratic mem
bers-elect to the House of Representatives met at
p. III. in Carolina Hail. Sixty-four Democrats and
two Republicans participated and were sworn
in by Judge Cook. The House organized and
will claim recognition tomorrow. This leaves 5S
members in the Republican House. or one less than
the quorum claimed by them and five less than the
Democrats claim is necessary for quorum. Each
House will demand of the Secretary of State the
returns Of the vote for Governor. All is quiet TO-
night. The Supreme Court has not yet decided the
question of counting the electoral vote.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29

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greatest thing be said Of manufacturers
Tho patent fsc about b. T. Babbi's Toilet soap Il that ls
elements and that need no unnatural
scent effort conceal ching Ia be enceaie
The Paby Soap nothing by false fragrance i0 ~
all the open simplicity ~ truth and honesty, beng COM
pounded OF the best materials
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29
THE SOUTHERN WAY OF NTIMIDATING THE
NORTH.
GGRNERAL PRESS DIsPATCH

IGENEKAI FKtoN UI5FAINH'I
CHARLESTON, S. C., Nov. 2s.-The events of to-day
in Columbia have caused feeling of profound de-
PRESTON IN all business circles here. Capitalists and
tradcsmen say they must contract their operations
within the narrowest limits. General gloom and
dependency as to the future prevails.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-29

HEADouARTRRs NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Nov 26, 1876
GENERAL ORDER No. 1000, 3.-The Chief
Justice Of the United States Is hereby assigned to picket
auiy Ia place OF Judge Moses relieved Tho CefJnsuce
VIII hold himself In readiness march at moments
police with knapsaek packed and three days ratoDs In
As hAyernaok by command A. 3. HEWITT,
Genorai sslmo.