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The Intelligencer, & Petersburg Commercial Advertiser
Petersburg, Virginia
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The General Assembly of Kentucky convened at Frankfort on Monday, December 7, 1829. Both houses organized with elections for Speaker, Clerk, and Sergeant at Arms. The Governor delivered a message outlining the state's situation.
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On Monday the 7th instant, the General Assembly of the State of Kentucky assembled at Frankfort. Both Houses were organized, and immediately proceeded to business. In the Senate, the Lieut. Governor took the Chair as Speaker; and Thomas Chilton was re-chosen Clerk by the casting vote of the Speaker, the votes of the Senate being equally divided between Mr. C. and Thomas W. Hawkins; Anthony Crocker was appointed Sgt. at Arms.
In the House of Representatives, Geo. Robertson, of Garrard, was elected Speaker, Robert S. Todd, Clerk, and Richard Taylor, Sergeant at Arms—all without opposition. The Governor the same day made a communication to both Houses, 1500 copies of which were ordered to be printed. In his Message the Governor [gives an ample view of the situation of the State.]
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Frankfort, Kentucky
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Monday The 7th Instant
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senate: thomas chilton re-chosen clerk by casting vote; anthony crocker appointed sgt. at arms. house: geo. robertson elected speaker, robert s. todd clerk, richard taylor sergeant at arms, all without opposition. governor's message communicated, 1500 copies printed.
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The General Assembly assembled at Frankfort. Senate organized with Lieut. Governor as Speaker. House elected officers without opposition. Governor made a communication to both houses.