When was it published?

February 28, 1827 in The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Domestic News February 28, 1827

The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

H. W. Dwight, Samuel Lathrop, I. C. Bates, J. L. Hodges, James Arnold, Hercules Cushman

Q: What keywords are associated?

Congressional Elections, Berkshire District, Hampshire District, Bristol District, Candidates, Votes Scattered

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Upcoming elections for three vacant congressional districts in the state: Berkshire (H. W. Dwight running again), Hampshire (Samuel Lathrop vs. I. C. Bates, Bates led last time), and Bristol (J. L. Hodges, James Arnold, Hercules Cushman).

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Members of Congress.—Elections are to be held soon in the three vacant districts in this State. In Berkshire, at the last trial, the votes were very much scattered. H. W. Dwight, the present member, who then declined, has now consented to be a candidate.—His ability, and the influence he has obtained in Congress ought to, and we trust will secure his re-election. In Hampshire, Samuel Lathrop, the present incumbent, and I. C. Bates are the candidates. The latter is recommended for his fine talents, his extensive practical knowledge, and his ability as a debater, while for the former is claimed a sound judgment, and the advantage of greater Legislative experience. At the last trial the latter received the greatest number of votes. In Bristol, the candidates are J. L. Hodges, James Arnold, and Hercules Cushman.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Congressional Elections Berkshire District Hampshire District Bristol District Candidates Votes Scattered

What entities or persons were involved?

H. W. Dwight Samuel Lathrop I. C. Bates J. L. Hodges James Arnold Hercules Cushman

Where did it happen?

Berkshire, Hampshire, Bristol Districts, This State

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Berkshire, Hampshire, Bristol Districts, This State

Event Date

Soon

Key Persons

H. W. Dwight Samuel Lathrop I. C. Bates J. L. Hodges James Arnold Hercules Cushman

Outcome

in berkshire, votes scattered at last trial; in hampshire, i. c. bates received greatest number of votes at last trial.

Event Details

Elections to be held soon in three vacant congressional districts. In Berkshire, H. W. Dwight consents to run again after declining previously. In Hampshire, candidates are Samuel Lathrop and I. C. Bates, with Bates recommended for talents and debate ability, Lathrop for judgment and experience. In Bristol, candidates are J. L. Hodges, James Arnold, and Hercules Cushman.