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April 8, 1880
The Manchester Journal
Manchester, Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Washington reports claim Roscoe Conkling influenced Supreme Court Justice Ward Hunt not to resign last winter, preventing President Hayes from appointing George Edmunds, to ensure another New York ally in the position.
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It is now being freely said by Washington correspondents that it was through Mr. Conkling's influence that Judge Hunt did not resign from the Supreme bench last winter, at the time it was supposed that his resignation was to immediately take place, and when it had been decided by the President to appoint Mr. Edmunds to his place. The reason was, as alleged, that Judge Hunt had been appointed by President Grant at Mr. Conkling's instance. If Judge Hunt was to retire, Mr. Conkling wanted another New York man, and another personal friend. As he could not expect any favors from the Hayes administration, the next best thing he could do was to keep Judge Hunt in, and through his influence therefore, Judge Hunt abandoned his intention of resigning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Political Influence
Supreme Court Resignation
Conkling
Hunt
Hayes Administration
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Conkling
Judge Hunt
President Grant
President Hayes
Mr. Edmunds
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Conkling
Judge Hunt
President Grant
President Hayes
Mr. Edmunds
Location
Washington
Event Date
Last Winter
Story Details
Through Conkling's influence, Judge Hunt, appointed by Grant at Conkling's request, decided not to resign from the Supreme Court despite plans, blocking Hayes from appointing Edmunds and securing a New York friend in the role.