When was it published?

July 18, 1843 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News July 18, 1843

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Hon. David Henshaw, Hon. Hugh S. Legaré, Mr. Upshur

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cabinet Vacancies, David Henshaw, Navy Department, Hugh S Legare, Political Appointment

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Due to the death of Hon. Hugh S. Legaré, two Cabinet vacancies occurred. Probable appointments: Mr. Upshur to State Department and Hon. David Henshaw of Boston to Navy Department. Henshaw, former Boston port collector, is qualified and favored by Massachusetts Democrats.

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Hon. David Henshaw.—In consequence of the death of the Hon. Hugh S. Legaré, two vacancies in the Cabinet have occurred. It is probable that Mr. Upshur the distinguished head of the Navy Department, will be called to preside over the State Department, and that the Hon. David Henshaw, of Boston, will be invited to take charge of the Navy Department.

Mr. Henshaw was formerly Collector of the port of Boston. He is eminently qualified to discharge the duties appertaining to the Navy Department. He is besides one of the favorite sons of the Democracy of old Massachusetts. His appointment would be hailed with enthusiasm by the Democracy of the country.

Rahway (N. J.) Republican.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Cabinet Vacancies David Henshaw Navy Department Hugh S Legare Political Appointment

What entities or persons were involved?

Hon. David Henshaw Hon. Hugh S. Legaré Mr. Upshur

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Key Persons

Hon. David Henshaw Hon. Hugh S. Legaré Mr. Upshur

Outcome

death of the hon. hugh s. legaré, two vacancies in the cabinet

Event Details

In consequence of the death of the Hon. Hugh S. Legaré, two vacancies in the Cabinet have occurred. It is probable that Mr. Upshur the distinguished head of the Navy Department, will be called to preside over the State Department, and that the Hon. David Henshaw, of Boston, will be invited to take charge of the Navy Department. Mr. Henshaw was formerly Collector of the port of Boston. He is eminently qualified to discharge the duties appertaining to the Navy Department. He is besides one of the favorite sons of the Democracy of old Massachusetts. His appointment would be hailed with enthusiasm by the Democracy of the country.