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Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Extract of a letter from Brattleboro, Vermont, dated September 17, 1802, reporting on the state's election held on September 7, 1802. Republicans achieved a decisive victory, securing the legislature, a small majority for the incumbent governor, re-election of Lt. Gov. Mr. Brigham, and a new Republican U.S. Senator to replace Judge Chipman, disappointing Federalist expectations.
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WORCESTER. September 22.
Extract of a Letter to the Editor, dated Brattleboro, (Vt.) September 17th, 1802.
"Our election took place the 7th inst. Federalism anticipated a triumph, but has been disappointed. My information from various parts of the State is such as enables me to announce, that the Legislature will be decidedly republican. Of twelve Councillors, elected by a general ticket through the State, not more than three federalists, upon the most favourable calculation of that party, will be chosen: and probably none. As many republican towns vote for our present Governor, he has obtained a small majority. The Republican Lieutenant-Governor, Mr. Brigham, will be re-elected; and we shall have a republican Senator to Congress in the place of Judge Chipman."
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Vermont
Event Date
September 7, 1802
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republicans secure decisive legislative majority with at most three federalist councillors; incumbent governor wins small majority; lt. gov. mr. brigham re-elected; new republican u.s. senator to replace judge chipman.
Event Details
State election results show Republican triumph over Federalists; legislature to be decidedly Republican; twelve Councillors elected statewide with few or no Federalists; many Republican towns support present Governor for small majority; Republican Lt. Gov. Mr. Brigham re-elected; Republican to take congressional Senate seat from Judge Chipman.