When was it published?

January 20, 1827 in New Hampshire Statesman And Concord Register

Domestic News January 20, 1827

New Hampshire Statesman And Concord Register

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

R. P. Dunlap, E. Hutchinson, J. Ruggles, J. L. Child, E. Lincoln

Q: What keywords are associated?

Maine Legislature, Senate President, House Speaker, Governor Election, Lincoln Speech, Canada Intercourse, New Roads, Canal Communications

Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Maine Legislature in session with officers elected: R. P. Dunlap as Senate President, E. Hutchinson as Secretary, J. Ruggles as House Speaker, J. L. Child as Clerk. Committee appointed for drafting laws. Portland clergymen to serve as chaplains. Governor election: E. Lincoln received 20,680 of 21,063 votes. Gov. Lincoln recommends improving Canada intercourse, new roads, attracting settlers, and canal communications with St. Croix, St. John, and St. Lawrence.

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Maine. The Legislature of Maine is in session. R. P. Dunlap, Esq. is chosen President of the Senate, and E. Hutchinson, Esquire, Secretary. J. Ruggles, Esq. is chosen Speaker of the House, and J. L. Child, Esq. Clerk. A Committee was appointed to employ a person to assist in drafting the laws and resolves. The Clergymen of Portland have agreed to officiate as Chaplains, in rotation, according to seniority.--The votes for Governor were 21,063, and E. Lincoln, Esq. had 20,680. Gov. Lincoln has delivered a speech. He recommends the improving the intercourse with Canada--the making of new Roads, and attracting settlers to the wild lands.--He says Canal Communications can easily be made with the St. Croix, the St. John, and the St. Lawrence.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Maine Legislature Senate President House Speaker Governor Election Lincoln Speech Canada Intercourse New Roads Canal Communications

What entities or persons were involved?

R. P. Dunlap E. Hutchinson J. Ruggles J. L. Child E. Lincoln

Where did it happen?

Maine

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Maine

Key Persons

R. P. Dunlap E. Hutchinson J. Ruggles J. L. Child E. Lincoln

Outcome

votes for governor: 21,063 total, e. lincoln received 20,680.

Event Details

The Legislature of Maine is in session. R. P. Dunlap, Esq. chosen President of the Senate, E. Hutchinson, Esquire, Secretary. J. Ruggles, Esq. chosen Speaker of the House, J. L. Child, Esq. Clerk. Committee appointed to employ person to assist in drafting laws and resolves. Clergymen of Portland agreed to officiate as Chaplains in rotation by seniority. Gov. Lincoln delivered speech recommending improving intercourse with Canada, making new roads, attracting settlers to wild lands, and easy canal communications with St. Croix, St. John, and St. Lawrence.