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Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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The Georgia Legislature convened at Milledgeville on the 6th inst., elected William Barber as Senate President and Benjamin Whitaker as House Speaker, and chose Gen. D. B. Mitchell as Governor over incumbent Early by 18 votes on the second ballot.
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Governor Early's communication to the Legislature was made the next day, and shall be given hereafter.
The Legislature proceeding to the Election of a Governor for the ensuing year, the choice fell on Gen. D. B. Mitchell, who, on the second ballot, had a majority of 18 votes over Governor Early.
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Milledgeville, Georgia
Event Date
6th Inst.
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gen. d. b. mitchell elected governor with a majority of 18 votes over governor early on the second ballot.
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The Legislature of Georgia convened at Milledgeville on the 6th inst. William Barber was chosen President of the Senate, and Benjamin Whitaker was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Governor Early's communication to the Legislature was made the next day. The Legislature elected Gen. D. B. Mitchell as Governor for the ensuing year.