When was it published?

January 28, 1845 in Democratic Standard

Domestic News January 28, 1845

Democratic Standard

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Wm. P. Wilcox, Findley Patterson, Gov. Porter

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pennsylvania Legislature, Speaker Election, Governor Message, State Finances, Democratic Majority

Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

The Pennsylvania Legislature assembled at Harrisburg on Monday the 7th instant, electing Wm. P. Wilcox as Senate Speaker and Findley Patterson as House Speaker, both Democrats. Governor Porter's message on the 8th reported a favorable state financial condition with punctual debt interest payments.

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PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE—This body assembled at Harrisburg, Pa., on Monday the 7th inst., and was organized by the election of Speakers, &c., by the respective Houses. Wm. P. Wilcox of McKean co. was elected Speaker of the Senate, and Findley Patterson of Armstrong, Speaker of the House—both democrats, of course, as that party has a large majority in both Houses. Gov. Porter's message was delivered on the 8th. It is spoken of as presenting a very flattering condition of the financial affairs of the State—stating that the interest on the State debt will hereafter be punctually paid.—Aurora.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Pennsylvania Legislature Speaker Election Governor Message State Finances Democratic Majority

What entities or persons were involved?

Wm. P. Wilcox Findley Patterson Gov. Porter

Where did it happen?

Harrisburg, Pa.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Harrisburg, Pa.

Event Date

Monday The 7th Inst.; 8th

Key Persons

Wm. P. Wilcox Findley Patterson Gov. Porter

Outcome

election of democratic speakers; governor's message reports improved state finances with punctual debt interest payments.

Event Details

The Pennsylvania Legislature assembled at Harrisburg and organized by electing Speakers: Wm. P. Wilcox of McKean co. for the Senate and Findley Patterson of Armstrong for the House, both Democrats due to party majority. Governor Porter's message on the 8th presented a flattering financial condition.