When was it published?

January 22, 1845 in The Cadiz Sentinel

Domestic News January 22, 1845

The Cadiz Sentinel

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

John G. Chapman, Geo. G. Brewer, Mr. Williams Of Somerset, Reverdy Johnson, John P. Kennedy, Joseph J. Speed, John Wethered, John Johnson, Col. Wootten, William Price

Q: What keywords are associated?

Maryland Legislature, Speaker Election, Senate President, Us Senator Candidates

Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

The Maryland Legislature assembled at Annapolis on Monday, with members qualifying. On Tuesday, John G. Chapman was elected Speaker of the House and Geo. G. Brewer Clerk. In the Senate, Mr. Williams of Somerset was elected President. Potential U.S. Senator candidates from various areas were mentioned.

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The Legislature of Maryland assembled at Annapolis on Monday, but nothing was done beyond the qualification of members. On Tuesday John G. Chapman was elected Speaker of the House, and Geo. G. Brewer, Esq., Clerk.—In the Senate, Mr. Williams, of Somerset, was unanimously elected President, and the other officers the same as last year. We learn from the Annapolis papers, that the name of Reverdy Johnson, John P. Kennedy, and Joseph J. Speed, of Baltimore city; John Wethered, of Baltimore county; John Johnson, of Annapolis; Col. Wootten, of Prince George's; William Price of Allegheny, are spoken of in connection with the appointment of a U. S. Senator.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Maryland Legislature Speaker Election Senate President Us Senator Candidates

What entities or persons were involved?

John G. Chapman Geo. G. Brewer Mr. Williams Of Somerset Reverdy Johnson John P. Kennedy Joseph J. Speed John Wethered John Johnson Col. Wootten William Price

Where did it happen?

Annapolis, Maryland

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Annapolis, Maryland

Event Date

Monday And Tuesday

Key Persons

John G. Chapman Geo. G. Brewer Mr. Williams Of Somerset Reverdy Johnson John P. Kennedy Joseph J. Speed John Wethered John Johnson Col. Wootten William Price

Outcome

john g. chapman elected speaker of the house; geo. g. brewer elected clerk; mr. williams of somerset unanimously elected senate president; other officers same as last year; reverdy johnson, john p. kennedy, joseph j. speed, john wethered, john johnson, col. wootten, and william price spoken of for u.s. senator appointment.

Event Details

The Legislature of Maryland assembled at Annapolis on Monday, but nothing was done beyond the qualification of members. On Tuesday John G. Chapman was elected Speaker of the House, and Geo. G. Brewer, Esq., Clerk. In the Senate, Mr. Williams, of Somerset, was unanimously elected President, and the other officers the same as last year. Names of potential U.S. Senator appointees from Baltimore city, Baltimore county, Annapolis, Prince George's, and Allegheny were mentioned.