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January 19, 1869
The Charleston Daily News
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Charleston, the City Council declares the recent election contested and illegal, denying seats to Gilbert Pillsbury and his Aldermen despite their vote majority. They file a return to a mandamus writ, to be reviewed in Supreme Court on January 20, 1869.
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CHARLESTON.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1869.
The Contested Election.
City Council last night adopted a declaration of the recent election, setting forth the number of votes received by each candidate, from which it appears that Mr. Gilbert Pillsbury and his Aldermen received the greatest number of votes. Council also adopted a return to the writ of mandamus served upon them, reciting the declaration made by them, and further showing that the election had been contested, and that it had been declared illegal and void, and that, therefore, Mr. Gilbert Pillsbury and his Aldermen were not entitled to their seats.
The declaration and return were prepared by the City Attorney. The return of the Acting Board of Aldermen will be filed in the Supreme Court at Columbia, and read in open court on tomorrow, the 20th instant, when it will be determined whether the return is sufficient. If so determined to be sufficient, there will be an end to the mandamus; if not, the court may proceed to compel the board to make what it deems to be a sufficient return.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1869.
The Contested Election.
City Council last night adopted a declaration of the recent election, setting forth the number of votes received by each candidate, from which it appears that Mr. Gilbert Pillsbury and his Aldermen received the greatest number of votes. Council also adopted a return to the writ of mandamus served upon them, reciting the declaration made by them, and further showing that the election had been contested, and that it had been declared illegal and void, and that, therefore, Mr. Gilbert Pillsbury and his Aldermen were not entitled to their seats.
The declaration and return were prepared by the City Attorney. The return of the Acting Board of Aldermen will be filed in the Supreme Court at Columbia, and read in open court on tomorrow, the 20th instant, when it will be determined whether the return is sufficient. If so determined to be sufficient, there will be an end to the mandamus; if not, the court may proceed to compel the board to make what it deems to be a sufficient return.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Contested Election
Charleston Council
Mandamus Writ
Gilbert Pillsbury
Supreme Court Columbia
What entities or persons were involved?
Gilbert Pillsbury
City Attorney
Acting Board Of Aldermen
Where did it happen?
Charleston
Story Details
Key Persons
Gilbert Pillsbury
City Attorney
Acting Board Of Aldermen
Location
Charleston
Event Date
January 19, 1869
Story Details
City Council adopts declaration showing Pillsbury and Aldermen received most votes but declares election illegal and void, denying them seats. They file return to mandamus writ, prepared by City Attorney, for Supreme Court review in Columbia on January 20.