When was it published?

February 22, 1805 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Domestic News February 22, 1805

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Wm. Eustis, Timothy Pickering, Isaac Parker

Q: What keywords are associated?

Massachusetts Senate Election, Timothy Pickering, William Eustis, Isaac Parker, House Vote

Norfolk, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On the 5th inst., the Massachusetts House of Representatives conducted three trials to elect a US Senator for six years from March 4 next. Timothy Pickering won a majority with 102 votes in the third trial, after close contests with William Eustis. The Senate's vote is pending.

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On the 5th inst. the House of Representatives of Massachusetts proceeded to the choice of a Senator of United States for six years from the 4th day of March next. Three trials were made before a majority of the members united in any candidate. At the first trial the whole number of votes was 201--101 making a choice--Wm. Eustis had 99, Timothy Pickering 97, and Isaac Parker 5. At the second trial, the whole number of votes was 200--101 making a choice--Mr. Eustis had 100, Mr. Pickering 98, and Mr. Parker 2. At the third trial, the whole number of votes was 201-101 making a choice. Mr. Pickering had 102, and Mr. Eustis 99.

We have received no account of the vote of the Senate, whose concurrence is required.

(Nat. Intell.)

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Massachusetts Senate Election Timothy Pickering William Eustis Isaac Parker House Vote

What entities or persons were involved?

Wm. Eustis Timothy Pickering Isaac Parker

Where did it happen?

Massachusetts

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Massachusetts

Event Date

5th Inst.

Key Persons

Wm. Eustis Timothy Pickering Isaac Parker

Outcome

timothy pickering received 102 votes in the third trial, securing a majority in the house; senate vote pending.

Event Details

The House proceeded to choose a US Senator for six years from March 4 next. Three trials: first, 201 votes, Eustis 99, Pickering 97, Parker 5; second, 200 votes, Eustis 100, Pickering 98, Parker 2; third, 201 votes, Pickering 102, Eustis 99.