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Domestic News November 15, 1859

New York Daily Tribune

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Alleged errors in 5th District Justices of the Peace election returns favor Henry D. Birdsall over Anthony Walter; County Canvassers to decide today. Election possibly void due to ticket misplacement, with Fox and Ryder contesting based on separate votes.

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The Justices of the Peace.—Since the election, numerous errors are alleged to have been discovered in the return of votes cast for Justices of the Peace of the 5th District, by which it is claimed that Henry D. Birdsall, instead of Anthony Walter, is entitled to the certificates of election. The matter can be decided only by the Board of County Canvassers, which meet to-day to canvass the votes. It is also stated that the election for Justice of the Peace is made void and of no effect, by reason of the names of all the candidates having been printed on the State ticket instead of on the Judiciary ticket. Justices Fox and Ryder received a few votes, which were cast on a separate ticket. This will give them grounds for contesting the election in this respect.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Justices Of The Peace Election Vote Return Errors County Canvassers Election Contest 5th District

What entities or persons were involved?

Henry D. Birdsall Anthony Walter Justices Fox Ryder

Where did it happen?

5th District

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

5th District

Event Date

Since The Election; To Day

Key Persons

Henry D. Birdsall Anthony Walter Justices Fox Ryder

Outcome

numerous errors alleged in vote returns; election possibly void due to ticket placement; grounds for contesting

Event Details

Numerous errors alleged in the return of votes cast for Justices of the Peace of the 5th District, claiming Henry D. Birdsall entitled to certificates instead of Anthony Walter. Matter to be decided by Board of County Canvassers meeting to-day. Election made void by names on State ticket instead of Judiciary ticket. Justices Fox and Ryder received votes on separate ticket, giving grounds for contest.

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