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January 11, 1868
The Cecil Whig
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland
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General Canby reports election results in North and South Carolina on holding conventions: North Carolina had 93,206 votes for and 32,961 against, with a majority of 60,245; South Carolina had 67,799 for and 2,226 against, with a majority of 65,573.
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THE ELECTIONS IN NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA.—General Canby reports the result in the recent elections held in North and South Carolina upon the question of holding Conventions in those States as follows:
North Carolina.—Number of votes cast for convention, 93,206; number of votes cast against Convention, 32,961; number of persons registered but not voting, 48,544; number of informal votes, 68; total, 174,779. Number of votes cast on question of Convention, 126,167; number of votes required to hold the same, 87,278; excess of votes over number required 38,889; Majority in favor of Convention, 60,245; not voting, 48,544; absolute majority, 11,701.
South Carolina.—Number of votes cast for Convention, 67,799; number of votes cast against Convention, 2,226; number of persons registered but not voting, 55,438; number of informal votes, 15; total, 125,478. Number of votes cast on the question of Convention, 70,025; number of votes required to hold Convention, 62,739; excess over number required, 7,286. Majority in favor of Convention, 65,573; not voting, 55,438; absolute majority, 10,135.
North Carolina.—Number of votes cast for convention, 93,206; number of votes cast against Convention, 32,961; number of persons registered but not voting, 48,544; number of informal votes, 68; total, 174,779. Number of votes cast on question of Convention, 126,167; number of votes required to hold the same, 87,278; excess of votes over number required 38,889; Majority in favor of Convention, 60,245; not voting, 48,544; absolute majority, 11,701.
South Carolina.—Number of votes cast for Convention, 67,799; number of votes cast against Convention, 2,226; number of persons registered but not voting, 55,438; number of informal votes, 15; total, 125,478. Number of votes cast on the question of Convention, 70,025; number of votes required to hold Convention, 62,739; excess over number required, 7,286. Majority in favor of Convention, 65,573; not voting, 55,438; absolute majority, 10,135.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Elections
Convention
North Carolina
South Carolina
Votes
Majority
What entities or persons were involved?
General Canby
Where did it happen?
North Carolina, South Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
General Canby
Location
North Carolina, South Carolina
Event Date
Recent Elections
Story Details
General Canby reports vote tallies for and against holding conventions in North and South Carolina, with majorities in favor in both states.