When was it published?

December 29, 1826 in Richmond Enquirer

Domestic News December 29, 1826

Richmond Enquirer

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

David Higgins, Abraham Sheppard

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ohio Legislature, Speaker Election, Columbus Assembly, New Members, Compensation Debate

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Ohio Legislature assembled at Columbus on the 4th instant, with David Higgins elected Speaker of the House of Representatives and Abraham Sheppard as Speaker of the Senate. Many new members led to early discussions on their compensation. The Governor's message had not yet arrived.

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Government of Ohio.— The Legislature of the State of Ohio assembled at Columbus on the 4th instant. David Higgins was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Abraham Sheppard was chosen Speaker of the Senate. There is said to be a great proportion of new members, which may account for the fact, that the first subject introduced for discussion was their own compensation—that apple of discord, which annually distracts the counsels of Ohio and of other States, and which has heretofore infected also the Congress of the United States. The Message of the Governor to the Legislature has not yet reached us.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Ohio Legislature Speaker Election Columbus Assembly New Members Compensation Debate

What entities or persons were involved?

David Higgins Abraham Sheppard

Where did it happen?

Columbus, Ohio

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Columbus, Ohio

Event Date

On The 4th Instant

Key Persons

David Higgins Abraham Sheppard

Outcome

david higgins elected speaker of the house; abraham sheppard chosen speaker of the senate; discussions began on members' compensation

Event Details

The Legislature of the State of Ohio assembled at Columbus. A great proportion of new members led to the first discussion subject being their own compensation. The Governor's message had not yet reached the reporters.