When was it published?

September 16, 1817 in The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Domestic News September 16, 1817

The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

David Holmes, Cowles Mead, George Poindexter

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mississippi Constitution, State Convention, Gubernatorial Election, Natchez Gazette, Candidates

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Mississippi Territory convention signed state constitution on August 15 with near-unanimous approval; elections set for early September for key offices; candidates named by Natchez Gazette including David Holmes for governor.

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The Convention of the Mississippi Territory finished their sessions and signed the Constitution of the State of Mississippi, on the 15th of August. The Natchez Gazette states this event was announced by a federal salute from a six pounder, stationed near the hall of the convention. On the final question, the Constitution was adopted, with only one dissenting voice. An election was directed to be held in the different counties constituting the State, on the first Monday and Tuesday of the present month, for the purpose of choosing a Governor, a Lieutenant-Governor, a Representative to Congress, members to the Senate and House of Representatives of the State, Sheriffs, and Coroners. The first session of the General Assembly is to be held in the city of Natchez, in October next.

The Natchez Gazette names the following persons, as suitable candidates for the highest offices:--

David Holmes, for Governor.

Cowles Mead, Lieutenant-Governor.

George Poindexter, Representative to Congress.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Mississippi Constitution State Convention Gubernatorial Election Natchez Gazette Candidates

What entities or persons were involved?

David Holmes Cowles Mead George Poindexter

Where did it happen?

Mississippi Territory

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Mississippi Territory

Event Date

15th Of August

Key Persons

David Holmes Cowles Mead George Poindexter

Outcome

constitution adopted with only one dissenting voice

Event Details

The Convention of the Mississippi Territory finished their sessions and signed the Constitution of the State of Mississippi. Event announced by a federal salute from a six pounder near the hall. Election directed for first Monday and Tuesday of the present month to choose Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Representative to Congress, members to Senate and House, Sheriffs, and Coroners. First session of General Assembly in Natchez in October next. Natchez Gazette names David Holmes for Governor, Cowles Mead for Lieutenant-Governor, George Poindexter for Representative to Congress.