When was it published?

June 3, 1814 in Daily National Intelligencer

Domestic News June 3, 1814

Daily National Intelligencer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Samuel Dana, W. M. Richardson, John Phillips, T. Bigelow, Caleb Strong, Wm. Phillips, Mr. Dexter

Q: What keywords are associated?

Massachusetts Politics, Congress Election, Governor Election, Legislature Convening

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Massachusetts political news reported June 3: Republican Samuel Dana elected to Congress replacing resigned W.M. Richardson. Legislature convened, electing John Phillips Senate President and T. Bigelow House Speaker. Caleb Strong elected Governor (56,374 votes), Wm. Phillips Lt. Governor (same); Dexter got 45,953.

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WASHINGTON CITY.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3.

Samuel Dana, a determined Republican, is elected to Congress from Massachusetts, vice W. M. Richardson, resigned.

The Legislature of Massachusetts convened on Wednesday week. John Phillips was chosen President of the Senate, and T. Bigelow Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The committee appointed to open, record and cast up the votes for Governor and Lt. Governor, reported as follows:

FOR GOVERNOR.
Whole number of votes 102,477
Necessary to a choice 51,239
Caleb Strong has 56,374
And is chosen.

FOR LT. GOVERNOR.
Whole number 102,236
Necessary to a choice 51,119
Wm. Phillips has 56,374
And is chosen.

Mr. Dexter had 45,953 votes, and there were 150 scattered.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Massachusetts Politics Congress Election Governor Election Legislature Convening

What entities or persons were involved?

Samuel Dana W. M. Richardson John Phillips T. Bigelow Caleb Strong Wm. Phillips Mr. Dexter

Where did it happen?

Massachusetts

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Massachusetts

Event Date

Reported Friday, June 3; Legislature Convened Wednesday Week

Key Persons

Samuel Dana W. M. Richardson John Phillips T. Bigelow Caleb Strong Wm. Phillips Mr. Dexter

Outcome

samuel dana elected to congress; john phillips chosen president of the senate; t. bigelow speaker of the house; caleb strong chosen governor with 56,374 votes (necessary 51,239); wm. phillips chosen lt. governor with 56,374 votes (necessary 51,119); mr. dexter 45,953 votes; 150 scattered

Event Details

Samuel Dana, a determined Republican, elected to Congress from Massachusetts vice W. M. Richardson, resigned. The Legislature of Massachusetts convened on Wednesday week. John Phillips chosen President of the Senate, T. Bigelow Speaker of the House. Committee reported votes for Governor and Lt. Governor: Whole votes for Governor 102,477; for Lt. Governor 102,236.