New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
TRANSACTIONS OF THE BOARD.

NO ELECTORS LEFT OFF THE TICKETS IN NAICHlIo-
ACCOMPLISHMENTS EXCLUDED.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 24.-The Returning Board
met at IL l2 o'clock all the members being present
The Democrats were represented by Messrs. Palmer,
Trumbull, G. b. Smith, and Julian, and the Republi-
cans by Messrs. Stoughton, Hale, Van Allen, Gen.
White, and w. A. McGrew. The minutes having
been read Gov. Wells stated that after the adjourn
ment yesterday, he had received communication
from the Supervisor of Natchitoches. stating that
the names of no electors had been left OFF the tickets
report from the Supervisor was read, in which II
was stated that in Ward No l l the vote for Hayes
electors was 542 and for Tilden electors l73 that
it was thought only necessary to count the vote for
electors at larger and the electors for the WITH
Congressional District. The report was from the
United States Supervisor.
COL Zacharie asked whether returns could be
corrected by outside testimony. Gov. Wells an
swered that it was not the testimony of an out
slider, but of Commissioners of Election. Col
Zacharie inquired if the statement was in the re-
turns when opened. Gov. Wells replied In the
negative Col. Zacharie asked if Democratic coun-
sci would be afforded an opportunity to contradict
the statement. Gov Wells said it would; but that
statement could only be contradcted by the ballots
themselves Col- Zacharie asked if the ballots
would be sent for. Gov. Wells said they void be
sent for but that they would not delay the consid-
Grafton of the case when it came up.
Mr.. Daphonte, on the part of the correspondents,
presented an application for admttance. Gov.
Wells instructed the clerk to read article from
The Nashville american of Nov. 10 rejecting upon
the Board the same was n special to The Cincinnati
Ipouirer of the 18th inst from New-Orleans, and
said in view of this fact he could not allow the
presence of correspondents Mr. DaphOnte urged
that the whole newspaper fraternity could not be
held responsible for the actions of individuals.
Gov. Wells adhered to the ruling Judge Irumbull
and Mr. Smith both condemned in strong terms the
expressions contained in the article.
Col Zacharie read communication from Col
Bush pressing the election of DR.. Hugh Kennedy to
fill the vacancy on the board. Gov. Wells said that
a similar request was made on Thursday. lie had
decided that the clerical force was full but If there
was need of an increase to it the Democratic recon-
mendations would be considered but the board had
not determined to appoint DIR. Kennedy.
Mr. McGlOin also read petition on behalf OF the
citizens asking representation, and also an applca-
ton of the Demcratic candidates for representation
among the clerks who tabuate the returns, both Of
which were refused.
Judge Spofford asked that day for taking up the
contest In East Baton Rouge be fixed. Gov. Wells
said he would fix Monday. 1t was further stated that
ST. Martins would considered to-day and Ouachta
opened thereafter On application of Judge Spsford
the BOARD directed officer to 20 in search - the
rest of the returns from MorehOuse The board then
went into Executive session.