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Editorial
December 1, 1857
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Editorial calls for citizen vigilance against election fraud in NYC mayoral contest, warns of ballot stuffing, forged dispatches, and Dead Rabbits' plot to re-elect Fernando Wood, assures police will maintain order for fair voting.
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The duty of all good citizens to defeat these schemes of cheating, whether they appear in the form of stuffing the ballot boxes, or of false counting of the votes. Vigilance, vigilance, everywhere and to the end of the canvass! This is the only guarantee of success.
Vote before you go to your business; or, better still, let business go, for one day, and work to redeem the city from misrule and extravagance. One vote may elect a Mayor.
Forged dispatches from Washington will be printed to-day, saying that District-Attorney McKeon, Mr. Butterworth and other Government officers have been removed for opposing Wood. Of course they are without the least foundation.
Look out for fraud! Last night there was a secret gathering of the Dead Rabbit leaders at Pythagoras Hall, where they agreed upon their plan of proceedings. They swore that Fernando Wood should be re-elected at whatever cost, and it is affirmed that Wood himself was there and made a speech. Virtuous Mayor!
Friends of Law and Order, be not alarmed at rumors and threats of violence. The police force is ample, and order will be preserved. There is no fear of riots; the men who make them know well what they must face. Any considerable disturbance is quite impossible. You will have free access to the polls, and no man will interfere with your rights.
Vote before you go to your business; or, better still, let business go, for one day, and work to redeem the city from misrule and extravagance. One vote may elect a Mayor.
Forged dispatches from Washington will be printed to-day, saying that District-Attorney McKeon, Mr. Butterworth and other Government officers have been removed for opposing Wood. Of course they are without the least foundation.
Look out for fraud! Last night there was a secret gathering of the Dead Rabbit leaders at Pythagoras Hall, where they agreed upon their plan of proceedings. They swore that Fernando Wood should be re-elected at whatever cost, and it is affirmed that Wood himself was there and made a speech. Virtuous Mayor!
Friends of Law and Order, be not alarmed at rumors and threats of violence. The police force is ample, and order will be preserved. There is no fear of riots; the men who make them know well what they must face. Any considerable disturbance is quite impossible. You will have free access to the polls, and no man will interfere with your rights.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Election Fraud
Ballot Stuffing
Fernando Wood
Dead Rabbits
Nyc Mayor
Vote Vigilance
Law And Order
What entities or persons were involved?
Fernando Wood
District Attorney Mckeon
Mr Butterworth
Dead Rabbit Leaders
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Vigilance Against Election Fraud In Mayoral Race
Stance / Tone
Urging Vigilance And Support For Law And Order Against Wood's Fraudulent Tactics
Key Figures
Fernando Wood
District Attorney Mckeon
Mr Butterworth
Dead Rabbit Leaders
Key Arguments
Duty Of Citizens To Defeat Schemes Of Cheating Like Ballot Stuffing Or False Vote Counting
Vigilance Everywhere Until End Of Canvass Is Guarantee Of Success
Vote Early Or Skip Business To Redeem City From Misrule And Extravagance
One Vote May Elect A Mayor
Forged Dispatches From Washington Claiming Removals Of Officials Opposing Wood Are Baseless
Secret Gathering Of Dead Rabbit Leaders At Pythagoras Hall To Ensure Wood's Re Election At Any Cost
Wood Himself Attended And Spoke
Friends Of Law And Order Should Not Fear Rumors Or Violence As Police Will Preserve Order
No Fear Of Riots; Considerable Disturbance Impossible
Free Access To Polls Without Interference