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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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The state legislature elected George W. Smith as governor by joint ballot after two rounds, defeating James Barbour. They also appointed Judges Cabell and Coalter to the Court of Appeals, with Judge White not selected.
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On Thursday, the legislature proceeded by joint ballot of both houses to the election of a governor for this state for one year. The first ballot stood thus:
George W. Smith, (the lieut. gov.) 98
James Barbour, (speaker of H. of D.) 97
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Mr Smith not having a majority of the whole, second ballot took place, which terminated in favor of Mr. S.—Smith 100, Barbour 97.
Yesterday, the legislature appointed two Judges of the Court of Appeals—Judges Cabell and Coalter. (now sitting in the Court of Appeals under an executive appointment) and Judge White (of the General Court) were in nomination. On the 1st ballot, Cabell had 93, White 87, and Coalter 18. The last being dropt by a rule of the house, the ballot gave Cabell 102, White 94, scattering 3. Of course Cabell was elected.
On the 2d ballot Coalter was elected—the votes being for him 105, for White 94.
Amer. Standard.
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Thursday And Yesterday
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george w. smith elected governor with 100 votes; judges cabell elected with 102 votes, coalter with 105 votes.
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The legislature held joint ballots to elect a governor for one year. First ballot: Smith 98, Barbour 97, scattering. Second ballot: Smith 100, Barbour 97. For Court of Appeals judges: First ballot: Cabell 93, White 87, Coalter 18. After dropping Coalter, Cabell 102, White 94, scattering 3. Second ballot: Coalter 105, White 94.