06/22/1879
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"The States may employ both civil and military power at the elections, but by this bill even the civil authority to protect Congressional elections is denied to the United States."
"It is not sought by the bill before me to repeal the election laws."
"It contains, however, other provisions, to which I desire respectfully to ask your attention."
"I transmit herewith to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, in response to a resolution of that body of the 20th instant, calling for the proceedings and accompanying papers of the Interna..."