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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On May 17, 1808, in Portsmouth, the Governor and Council closed their session. Election results for state senators in 12 districts were announced, with winners in most and no choice in districts 2 and 8.
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The Governor and Council closed their session in this town on Saturday last. The following is the result of the Election for Senators in the respective Districts throughout the State, for the present year.
Elijah Hall, Esq. for district No. 1.
In district No. 2 no choice—Benjamin Barnard and Richard Jenness, Esquires, are the two candidates.
William White, Esq. for district No. 3.
John Bradley, Esq. for district No. 4.
Richard Dame, Esq. for district No. 5.
Nath'l Shannon, Esq. for district No. 6.
Samuel Bell, Esq. for district No. 7.
In district No. 8, no choice—William Wallace and Joshua Darling, Esquires, the highest Candidates.
Lockhart Willard, Esq. for district No. 9.
George Aldrich, Esq. for district No. 10.
John Fairfield, Esq. for district No. 11.
Moses P. Payson, Esq. for district No. 12.
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Portsmouth
Event Date
Tuesday, May 17, 1808
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elected: elijah hall (1), william white (3), john bradley (4), richard dame (5), nath'l shannon (6), samuel bell (7), lockhart willard (9), george aldrich (10), john fairfield (11), moses p. payson (12). no choice in 2 (barnard, jenness) and 8 (wallace, darling).
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The Governor and Council closed their session in Portsmouth on Saturday last. The result of the Election for Senators in the respective Districts throughout the State, for the present year: Elijah Hall, Esq. for district No. 1; In district No. 2 no choice—Benjamin Barnard and Richard Jenness, Esquires, are the two candidates; William White, Esq. for district No. 3; John Bradley, Esq. for district No. 4; Richard Dame, Esq. for district No. 5; Nath'l Shannon, Esq. for district No. 6; Samuel Bell, Esq. for district No. 7; In district No. 8, no choice—William Wallace and Joshua Darling, Esquires, the highest Candidates; Lockhart Willard, Esq. for district No. 9; George Aldrich, Esq. for district No. 10; John Fairfield, Esq. for district No. 11; Moses P. Payson, Esq. for district No. 12.