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September 5, 1835
South Branch Intelligencer
Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Rhode Island congressional election results from Providence Journal: Whig candidates Burges (3328 votes) and Cranston (3340); Democratic candidates Pearce (3336) and Sprague (3350). Charlestown's results pending but reportedly favors Burges; scattering votes noted.
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Elections.
Rhode Island Election.--The Providence Journal of yesterday week says, that official and unofficial returns from all the towns but one, give the following result for members of Congress:
Burges, (Whig) 3328
Cranston, do 3340
Pearce, (Adm.) 3336
Sprague, do 3350
The town of Charlestown is the only one not heard from. "It is however reported (says the Journal) that Mr. Burges has a majority. We have also heard of several scattering votes amounting to from 14 to 20, How these will affect the election we cannot say with certainty."
Rhode Island Election.--The Providence Journal of yesterday week says, that official and unofficial returns from all the towns but one, give the following result for members of Congress:
Burges, (Whig) 3328
Cranston, do 3340
Pearce, (Adm.) 3336
Sprague, do 3350
The town of Charlestown is the only one not heard from. "It is however reported (says the Journal) that Mr. Burges has a majority. We have also heard of several scattering votes amounting to from 14 to 20, How these will affect the election we cannot say with certainty."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Rhode Island Election
Congressional Vote
Whig Candidates
Democratic Candidates
What entities or persons were involved?
Burges
Cranston
Pearce
Sprague
Where did it happen?
Rhode Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rhode Island
Key Persons
Burges
Cranston
Pearce
Sprague
Outcome
vote totals: burges 3328, cranston 3340, pearce 3336, sprague 3350; charlestown pending, reportedly favors burges; 14-20 scattering votes.
Event Details
Official and unofficial returns from all but one town show close results for congressional members; Charlestown's outcome expected to give Burges a majority.