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May 5, 1840
Rutland Herald
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Incomplete election returns from Virginia show the state lost to Van Buren, with Whigs gaining a majority in the House of Delegates (75-59 projected) and likely electing two Whig U.S. Senators, despite a possible Van Buren Senate majority of 3.
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VIRGINIA ELECTION.
Another prop fallen out. The old dominion safe for reform and the welfare of the country.
Our returns of the elections are yet incomplete but are sufficient to show that Virginia is lost to Van Buren.
We have never calculated with any degree of confidence that Virginia would go for Harrison. But our apprehensions give way to irresistible and stubborn facts: and that she will not, in the time of trial, be unmindful of the principles of her most illustrious Washington, Jefferson, and Madison, the result of this election clearly shows. Virginia gives the Van Buren men another fair opportunity to console one another under their brightening prospects.
The returns, so far as received, for the House of delegates show 65 Whig and 46 Van Buren men,--twenty three members to be heard from. If they stand as last year, and if the returns received are correct, the parties in the House of Delegates will stand, Whig 75; Van Buren 59 There may be a Van Buren majority in the senate of 3. This state of parties will insure the election of two Whig U. S. Senators.
Another prop fallen out. The old dominion safe for reform and the welfare of the country.
Our returns of the elections are yet incomplete but are sufficient to show that Virginia is lost to Van Buren.
We have never calculated with any degree of confidence that Virginia would go for Harrison. But our apprehensions give way to irresistible and stubborn facts: and that she will not, in the time of trial, be unmindful of the principles of her most illustrious Washington, Jefferson, and Madison, the result of this election clearly shows. Virginia gives the Van Buren men another fair opportunity to console one another under their brightening prospects.
The returns, so far as received, for the House of delegates show 65 Whig and 46 Van Buren men,--twenty three members to be heard from. If they stand as last year, and if the returns received are correct, the parties in the House of Delegates will stand, Whig 75; Van Buren 59 There may be a Van Buren majority in the senate of 3. This state of parties will insure the election of two Whig U. S. Senators.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Election
Whig Majority
Van Buren Defeat
House Of Delegates
Us Senators
What entities or persons were involved?
Van Buren
Harrison
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Key Persons
Van Buren
Harrison
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Outcome
whig majority in house of delegates projected at 75-59; possible van buren senate majority of 3; election of two whig u.s. senators insured.
Event Details
Incomplete returns show Virginia lost to Van Buren, with 65 Whig and 46 Van Buren members in House of Delegates so far, 23 to hear from; projected Whig control referencing principles of Washington, Jefferson, and Madison.