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Rhode Island American And Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Reports of election results from various Rhode Island towns for representatives and governor, with majorities for candidates including Ichabod Davis, James D'Wolf, Amasa Sprague, and others; Arnold leads for governor with 1699 majority in 27 towns.
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Newport.—it is understood that Mr Ruggles was elected 2nd Representative over Henry Bull (Jackson) by 100 majority. Messrs. Hazard, Ennis, Robbins, Bateman and Trevett, re-elected.
Cranston.—Amasa Sprague is elected first Representative over the Jackson candidate by a majority of 8. This town has heretofore been for Jackson.
Johnston.—Messrs J. F. Simmons and Waterman, re-elected without opposition,
Glocester.—1st. Representative (National Republican,) elected by 60 majority
Smithfield. Messrs Smith and Fowler, (Anti-Jackson,) chosen by 58 majority.
Scituate—Reported 14 to 20 majority for Fenner. Job Randall and Benjamin Wilber, (Jackson) chosen Representatives.
Newport—Ruggles for Rep. 187, Bull 87, Ennis or do. 101. Stearne 69. Polls not closed.
Cumberland—Arnold W. Jencks, Representative in place of Mason, declined, J. Whipple re-elected.
South Kingston—E. R. Potter and J. N. Potter Representatives. The last by 13 majority.
Latest Election Notes.
Returns to be relied on from twenty-seven towns, as stated in our Schedule of votes, give Mr. Arnold for Governor 1699 majority ; Governor Fenner 659 majority. Mr. Arnold's majority in 27 towns 1010. The other four towns to be heard from will not vary the result too, either way. The election of Lt. Governor Collins is doubtful.
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ichabod davis elected by two majority in bristol; james d'wolf without opposition; ruggles elected by 100 majority in newport; amasa sprague by 8 majority in cranston; simmons and waterman re-elected without opposition in johnston; 1st representative (national republican) by 60 majority in glocester; smith and fowler by 58 majority in smithfield; 14 to 20 majority for fenner in scituate; job randall and benjamin wilber chosen in scituate; ruggles 187, bull 87 in newport; j. whipple re-elected in cumberland; e. r. potter and j. n. potter elected in south kingston by 13 majority; mr. arnold 1699 majority for governor in 27 towns, fenner 659; lt. governor collins election doubtful.
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Election results reported from multiple Rhode Island towns including Bristol, Newport, Cranston, Johnston, Glocester, Smithfield, Scituate, Cumberland, and South Kingston for representatives and governor, detailing winners, majorities, and party affiliations such as Jackson, National Republican, and Anti-Jackson.