Tag: January 1845
Tribune Tainted: Dix and Dickerson’s Scandalous Senate Sweep
In a shocking turn of events, the New York State Legislature on Saturday ratified the caucus nomination of Henry A. Dix and William R. Dickerson to fill the senatorial vacancies. But beneath the surface, a tale of corruption and deceit unfolded. It was January 18, 1845, and the Assembly was abuzz with the votes being…
