1865 Union Parish Election Results

Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by Timothy D. Hudson, 1/2005
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Articles from the 'Weekly Telegraph' (later the 'Ouachita Telegraph')

Captain George W. McCranie founded the 'Weekly Telegraph' in Monroe, Ouachita Parish 
beginning in September 1865. In mid-December, he decided to change the name to the 
"Ouachita Telegraph'. The paper continued publication until and the 1890s or later. 
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'Weekly Telegraph'
9 November 1865
page two, column 3
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ELECTION RESULTS.

Below we exhibit official returns for Ouachita Parish:

...[details of Ouachita Parish election results omitted]

   We have no further satisfactory election news. Private dispatches from New Orleans 
say Wells elected by overwhelming majority. 

   Shreveport gave Allen 101 and Young 91 majority.

   Bossier Parish, one precinct, gave Wells 11, and Young 2 majority.

   Jackon Parish far as heard from, gave Wells 186 and Ray 872 ahead. The two Newtons 
long way ahead for Senate and McDonald and Kidd elected Representatives.

   Union Parish - Wells far ahead. Senators doubtful. Regenburg and Bruton elected 
Representatives.

   Caldwell Parish - Two boxes give Wells 71, and Ray 121 majority. Hough 87 majority for 
Senate. Meredith no opposition for House.


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'Weekly Telegraph'
16 November 1865
page two, column 1
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ELECTION RETURNS.

Below we exhibit official returns for parishes of Union and Morehouse:

UNION PARISH.

For Auditor:
   Dabbs    164
   Paralto  155
   Reid      78
   Fournet   69

For Congress:
   John Ray     580
   J. S. Young  91

For Senate:
   Baker      240
   D. Newton  233
   Caldwell   203
   G. Newton  300

For Representative
   H. Regenburg and Dr. W. D. M. Bruton are elected.



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