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Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
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Thomas Chilton is reported elected to Congress with a 75-vote majority over Mr. Hawes in the district, though Breckenridge Township votes favoring Chilton were struck due to unsworn judges, giving Hawes a 9-vote edge; Chilton plans to claim his seat in Washington.
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"The question of Mr. Chilton's election stands as follows; in the whole district he has a majority of 75 votes over his competitor, Mr. Hawes. In the Township of Breckenridge, Hawes, the judges of the election were not sworn in at all after the election. This township gave to Mr. Chilton a majority; but in consequence of their informality, the sheriffs of the district struck them out, thus leaving Mr. H. a majority of 9 votes. Mr. Chilton will proceed to Washington and claim his seat, and there is no doubt that it will be allowed him.'"
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Breckenridge Township
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chilton initially led by 75 votes district-wide, but breckenridge township votes struck due to unsworn judges, giving hawes a 9-vote majority; chilton to claim seat in washington, expected to be granted.
Event Details
Chilton's election to Congress contested due to irregularity in Breckenridge Township where judges not sworn at all; township votes for Chilton discarded by sheriffs, altering majority to Hawes by 9 votes.