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The Daily Mountaineer
Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon
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In the recent New Jersey election, Republicans gained control, allowing Governor Ward to appoint key judicial officers including four Court of Appeals judges, a Chancellor, Chief Justice and associates, and Attorney General, plus influence over 63 county positions elected in 1867.
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In speaking of the late election in New Jersey, an exchange says the Republicans got possession of New Jersey very opportunely. In the term of Governor Ward, which commenced January 28th, and continues three years, there are to be appointed four out of six Judges of the Court of Appeals, holding office six years, a Chancellor, presiding over the Court of Chancery, seven years, a Chief Justice and three associates out of six, and an Attorney General, each holding office seven years. Besides these, are the clerks, surrogates and sheriffs of the counties, sixty-three officers in all, who will be elected in 1867 for a term of five years. The Republicans will thus get control of the most important offices in the State.
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New Jersey
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Late Election; Governor Ward's Term Commenced January 28th
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republicans will get control of the most important offices in the state, including judicial appointments and 63 county officers elected in 1867 for five years.
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An exchange comments on the Republicans' opportune possession of New Jersey after the late election. During Governor Ward's three-year term starting January 28th, appointments include four out of six Judges of the Court of Appeals (six years), a Chancellor (seven years), a Chief Justice and three associates out of six (seven years), and an Attorney General (seven years). Additionally, clerks, surrogates, and sheriffs of the counties (63 officers) will be elected in 1867 for five years.