When was it published?

July 29, 1848 in The Caledonian

Domestic News July 29, 1848

The Caledonian

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Pennsylvania Governor, Resignation, Shunk, Johnson, Whig, Senate President

Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Francis Rawn Shunk resigns as Governor of Pennsylvania, vacating all offices held at the executive's pleasure, including Secretary of State and Attorney General. William F. Johnson of Armstrong County becomes acting Governor and will appoint successors.

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The resignation of his office as Governor of Pennsylvania by Mr Shunk, vacates all the offices held in that State during the pleasure of the Executive. Some of these are among the most important in the State, such as that of Secretary of State and Attorney General. Hon. Wm. F. Johnson, of Armstrong County, a staunch Whig and President of the Senate, becomes, in consequence of this resignation, the Constitutional Governor of Pennsylvania, and upon him will devolve the appointment of the successors to the late incumbents of these offices.—Boston Atlas.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Pennsylvania Governor Resignation Shunk Johnson Whig Senate President

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr Shunk Hon. Wm. F. Johnson

Where did it happen?

Pennsylvania

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pennsylvania

Key Persons

Mr Shunk Hon. Wm. F. Johnson

Outcome

resignation vacates key state offices; johnson becomes acting governor and appoints successors.

Event Details

Mr Shunk resigns as Governor of Pennsylvania, vacating offices like Secretary of State and Attorney General held at executive pleasure. Hon. Wm. F. Johnson, President of the Senate from Armstrong County, a Whig, becomes Constitutional Governor and will appoint replacements.