. The Fortieth Congress of the United States: historical and biographical. steam, carrying them on successfullyand profitably against strong opposition. In 1869 he was again the unanimous choice as the nominee of theRepublicans of the Fourth District of Louisiana. In that part ofthe district where a quiet election was held, Mr. Newsham receiveda majority of the votes, but such was the disturbance and bloodshedin other portions of the district that his friends were deterred fromthe polls and his opponent received a considerable majority. contesting the seat, the Committee on Election
. The Fortieth Congress of the United States: historical and biographical. steam, carrying them on successfullyand profitably against strong opposition. In 1869 he was again the unanimous choice as the nominee of theRepublicans of the Fourth District of Louisiana. In that part ofthe district where a quiet election was held, Mr. Newsham receiveda majority of the votes, but such was the disturbance and bloodshedin other portions of the district that his friends were deterred fromthe polls and his opponent received a considerable majority. contesting the seat, the Committee on Elections reportedin his favor, and he was admitted in June, 1870. Although he wasone of the youngest members of the Fortieth Congress, his apjiear-ance does not indicate this fact, since his hair is prematurely gray. 238. ^—i
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