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Domestic News
May 11, 1826
The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Gen. Ro. B. Taylor of Norfolk elected to Virginia Legislature from Norfolk County to oppose Mr. Giles of Amelia County. Despite announced neutrality, viewed as administration supporter opposing Giles.
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The Petersburg Republican makes the following remarks upon the election of Gen. Taylor, of Norfolk, to the Virginia Legislature. The paper is opposed to the administration.
Gen. Ro. B. Taylor has been elected a member of the Virginia Legislature, from the county of Norfolk. He was brought forward for the express purpose of opposing Mr. Giles, whose election, from Amelia County appears not to be doubted.—Although it was announced in the Norfolk papers on the morning of the election, that the General would not consent to be considered as either pledged to, or in opposition to, any set of men or measures, the fact cannot be concealed, that he goes into the assembly as an administration man;—that his splendid talents will be enlisted on the side of the powers that be: and that he is to be the Ajax of the opposition to the Virginia Legislature.
Gen. Ro. B. Taylor has been elected a member of the Virginia Legislature, from the county of Norfolk. He was brought forward for the express purpose of opposing Mr. Giles, whose election, from Amelia County appears not to be doubted.—Although it was announced in the Norfolk papers on the morning of the election, that the General would not consent to be considered as either pledged to, or in opposition to, any set of men or measures, the fact cannot be concealed, that he goes into the assembly as an administration man;—that his splendid talents will be enlisted on the side of the powers that be: and that he is to be the Ajax of the opposition to the Virginia Legislature.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Legislature
Gen Taylor Election
Norfolk County
Mr Giles
Administration Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Ro. B. Taylor
Mr. Giles
Where did it happen?
Norfolk County, Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Norfolk County, Virginia
Key Persons
Gen. Ro. B. Taylor
Mr. Giles
Outcome
gen. ro. b. taylor elected; mr. giles' election from amelia county not doubted.
Event Details
Gen. Ro. B. Taylor elected from Norfolk County to oppose Mr. Giles. Announced neutrality on morning of election, but viewed as administration supporter whose talents will aid the powers that be and oppose in the legislature.