When was it published?

October 8, 1839 in The Caledonian

Domestic News October 8, 1839

The Caledonian

Q: What keywords are associated?

Burlington Election, College Students Voting, Whigs Locos, Disfranchisement, Norwich College

Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Residents of Burlington complain about college students voting in the recent election, aiding Whig victory. Suggestions to disfranchise students like in New Hampshire if Locos gain legislative majority. Similar treatment proposed for Norwich students, whose president was elected to legislature.

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The Vanites of Burlington complain bitterly because the students of the College voted at the late election We should judge from this that a majority of the students might be Whigs, and aided in maintaining the Whig ascendency in the town. Hints are thrown out that the New Hampshire system of disfranchising the students, will be adopted, should the Locos ever succeed in securing a majority in the legislature. But if the Burlington Collegians are to be proscribed there is no reason why those at Norwich should not fall under a like condemnation-for it is notorious that they elect even their President to the Legislature.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Burlington Election College Students Voting Whigs Locos Disfranchisement Norwich College

Where did it happen?

Burlington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Burlington

Event Date

Late Election

Event Details

Vanites of Burlington complain about college students voting in the late election, suggesting they are mostly Whigs who helped maintain Whig control. Threats to adopt New Hampshire's student disfranchisement if Locos gain legislative majority. Notes that Norwich students also elect their president to the legislature, warranting similar proscription.