The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-22
THE ELECTORAL COUNT.
Oregon Reached and Discussed,

Oregon Reached and Discussed
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-At 11:45 the
Senate and House met in joint conVen'
tion.
The teller announced that Nevada had
cast three votes for Hayes and Wheeler
Then followed in succession the States Of
New Hampshire with votes for Hayes
and Wheeler; New Jersey 9votes for Til
den and Hendricks; New York 80 votes
for Tilden and Hendricks; North Carroll
ma 10 votes for Tilden and Hendricks;
Ohio % votes for Hayes and Wheeler
OREGON REACHED.
The presiding officer now opened and
handed to the tellers the certificate re-
ceiyed from Oregon. 1t was read by Mr.
Stone, and proved to be the sworn certif-
icate of three Hayes electors, Cartwright,
Odell and Watts, executed before No
tary Public. The papers contain full
statement of the doings of three electors,
the resignation of Watts as postmaster,
his subsequent choice by the other two
electors, the original ballots cast by the
three electors, &c. They were read in
full, The presiding officer then handed
to the tellers the certificate of the three
rival electors, Cronip, Miller and Parker,
authenticated by the signatures OF the
Governor and Secretary of State. with
the State seal attached, This certificate
gives two votes to Hayes and Wheeler,
and one to Tilden and Hendricks.
Senator Mitchell presented objections
to the certificate of Cronin, Miller and
Parker.
Senator Kelly presented an objection
to the certificate of Messrs. Cartwright,
Odel and Watts. 1t is signed by Sena'
tors Kelly, Bogy, M'Donald, Stevenson,
Cooper, and by Representatives Popple-
ton, Field Tucker, Lane, jerks, Walling,
Clymer, Wigginton and Vance OF ONO,
and Hurd and Luttrell.
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION TAKES UP THE
OREGON CASE.
The Electoral Commission met at one
o'clock, all the,members present.
The President laid the papers received
from the two houses before the Commits
sion, and on motion of Mr., Abbott, were
ordered printed. The papers were then
read by the Secretary.
Judge Clifford asked who appeared as
directors on the two sides.
Senator Kelly announced that himself
and Mr.. jerks would appear as objectors
to certificate No. l, and Senator Sargent
announced Senator Mitchell and Mr., Law
renee would appear as objectors to certif-
icate No. 2.
MIR. Kelly asked an order for the pro-
duction of the commission and resigna'
ton of Watts from the postotfice depart,
ment and also that Senator Mitchell and
Mr.. Watts might be supenaed as wit
nesseS.
Judge Clifford asked if the witnesses
were within reach.
Senator Mitchell said they were both
in the room.
The orders in both cases we're granted,
and at the request of Senator Kelly, who
was to open for the objectors, recess of
half an hour was taken to allow him to
procure necessary books, &c.
The Commission was called to order
again at 2.10, when Senator Kelly pro-
ceeded to submit his objection to certif-
cate No. |.
Representative jerks next addressed
the Commission for the Democratic side,
and after quite lengthy argument, sum-
med up the propositions,
Senator Mitchell and Representative
Lawrence submitted their objections to
certificate No. 2.
After some discussion among members
of the Commission, the Commission ad-
iourned until 1880.
Evening Session.
The Commission reassembled in the
Senate chamber at 1870.
Mr.. Merrick announced that Judge
Hoadley and himself would appear for
the Democratic side.
Mr.Evarts said Judge StanleyMatthews
and himself would appear for the Repub-
lican side.
Judge Hoadley then addressed the
Commission. He claimed that the prin-
ciples controlling this case has been al
ready decided in the cases of Florida and
Louisiana. Only such documents and
papers as if offered dLiuade would be
competent to be received, may be con-
sidered when found within envelopes
sent to the President of the Senate and
the decision of the Returning Board act
ed upon by the Governor of the State is
final and conclusive. Hoadley said my
proposition is that the State of Oregon
through her State officers has spoken and
the result of that speech is here in certifi-
Gates given to Cronin, Odell and Cart
wright. They are the only legitimate
lawful evidence of the act of Oregon in
this matter. | submit that the certificate
or list signed by the Governor orEecreta-
ry of State of Oregon and delivered to
the college of electors is final and conclu.
sive evidence. Why was the Governor
and Secretary required to sign these
lists e? 1t is because the Chief Executive
of the State and the canvassing officer
should unite in declaring who is. elected,
and when thus signed their signatures
give it the conclusive and final evidence
which is required. ..u.
Commissioner Thurman inquired, who
by the laws of Oregon, has the custody of
the great seal of that State.
Judge Hoadley said he could not an
swer that question.
Mr.. Matthews said it was the Secretary
of State under the Constitution.
Judge Hoadley said that was probably
corrpct bnt he would add that there was