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Domestic News May 30, 1797

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Report from Philadelphia on May 18 details firm support for the President's integrity and principles among wealthy citizens and a full House of Representatives, with most members present except several named from various states, anticipating a peaceable session and majority backing for executive measures.

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BOSTON, May 24.

From Philadelphia, May 18.

"You may judge from THE PRESIDENT's speech the temper of the times in this city. He is firm in his integrity and principles; and the wealthiest citizens are determined to sacrifice their lives and property in support of them. The House is already very full. All have arrived, except Messrs. Gordon and Smith, of N. H. Skinner of M. Champlin and Potter of R. I.--Findley and Gregg of P.--Smith of Maryland.--Parker of Virginia.--Davis and Fowler of K. Burges and M'Dowell of N. C. and Smith & Sumpter of S. C. Three of the Committee on the President's speech are good :--Indeed every thing augurs a peaceable session.

There is a decided majority in both branches, to support the most efficient measures of the Executive."

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Politics Congress Philadelphia Presidential Speech House Attendance Executive Support

What entities or persons were involved?

Gordon Smith Of N. H. Skinner Of M. Champlin Potter Of R. I. Findley Gregg Of P. Smith Of Maryland Parker Of Virginia Davis Fowler Of K. Burges M'dowell Of N. C. Smith Of S. C. Sumpter Of S. C. The President

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

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Primary Location

Philadelphia

Event Date

May 18

Key Persons

Gordon Smith Of N. H. Skinner Of M. Champlin Potter Of R. I. Findley Gregg Of P. Smith Of Maryland Parker Of Virginia Davis Fowler Of K. Burges M'dowell Of N. C. Smith Of S. C. Sumpter Of S. C. The President

Outcome

peaceable session anticipated with decided majority in both branches supporting efficient measures of the executive.

Event Details

The President's speech reflects the city's supportive temper; he remains firm in integrity and principles, backed by wealthy citizens ready to sacrifice lives and property. The House is nearly full, missing only specified members from various states. Three committee members on the speech are favorable, auguring a peaceable session.

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