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Counting The Electoral Votes, Benjamin T. Eames Jan 1877

Counting The Electoral Votes, Benjamin T. Eames

Rhode Island History

Speech of Hon. Benj. T. Eames, of Rhode Island in the House of Representatives, January 25, 1877.

A speech by Rhode Island Congressman Benjamin Eames given on the floor of the House of Representatives discussing the constitutionality of which branch of government has the authority to count electoral votes in national elections.


An Historical Address Delivered In Scituate, Rhode Island, July 4th, 1876, At The Request Of The Town Authorities, C.C. Beaman Dec 1876

An Historical Address Delivered In Scituate, Rhode Island, July 4th, 1876, At The Request Of The Town Authorities, C.C. Beaman

Rhode Island History

Given on the Centennial of the Nation’s anniversary, the author gives a brief overview of the founding of the Nation then narrates the early history of the town of Scituate and its founding settlers, including the family of Stephen Hopkins – signatory of the Declaration of Independence.