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February 1, 1877
The Russellville Democrat
Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Gen. Jno. A. Logan defeated in Illinois Senatorial contest; Judge David Davis, Supreme Court justice and liberal Republican, elected to replace him on March 4, viewed as positive national change.
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THE ILLINOIS SENATOR-SHIP.
Gen. Jno. A. Logan has been defeated in the Illinois Senatorial contest, and there will be but few tears shed over it by liberal minded men. In fact the country will be rejoiced. The man who has been chosen is Judge David Davis, associate justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Davis was placed on the Supreme bench by appointment of President Lincoln in 1862. He formerly affiliated with the old line whigs, but of late years has been classed as a liberal republican. He is a fair minded man and the election of him to fill the seat which Gen. Logan will vacate on the 4th of March is a good lick. If a few more such swaps as Logan for Davis and Clayton for Garland can be made the country will be all right.
Gen. Jno. A. Logan has been defeated in the Illinois Senatorial contest, and there will be but few tears shed over it by liberal minded men. In fact the country will be rejoiced. The man who has been chosen is Judge David Davis, associate justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Davis was placed on the Supreme bench by appointment of President Lincoln in 1862. He formerly affiliated with the old line whigs, but of late years has been classed as a liberal republican. He is a fair minded man and the election of him to fill the seat which Gen. Logan will vacate on the 4th of March is a good lick. If a few more such swaps as Logan for Davis and Clayton for Garland can be made the country will be all right.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Illinois Senatorial Contest
John A Logan
David Davis
Supreme Court Justice
Liberal Republican
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Jno. A. Logan
Judge David Davis
Where did it happen?
Illinois
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Jno. A. Logan
Judge David Davis
Location
Illinois
Event Date
4th Of March
Story Details
Gen. Jno. A. Logan defeated in Illinois Senatorial contest and replaced by Judge David Davis, appointed to Supreme Court by Lincoln in 1862 and a liberal Republican, seen as a beneficial swap for the country.