Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [2900]

The proposed electoral commission was then carefully examined. There is to be a tribunal of thirteen worthies. Nine members will come from the two houses of Congress. Four will be Justices of the Supreme Court. Each house of the Congress will choose five members, of whom one is to be eliminated by lot. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 2900

Note

The direct, systematic breakdown of the proposed electoral commission showcases the meticulous nature of political negotiations. The use of precise language and structure not only conveys the gravity of the situation but emphasizes Tilden’s logical approach, reinforcing his character as a thinker and strategist amidst chaos.