When was it published?

November 8, 1825 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News November 8, 1825

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Cornelius P. Van Ness, Benjamin Swan, Israel P. Dana, Ezra Butler, Seth Wetmore, John Roberts, Truman Chittenden, Jabez Proctor, Orsamus C. Merrill, Chauncey Langdon, Samuel H. Holly, Josiah Dana, Samuel C. Crafts, Robert Pierpont, D. Azro A. Buck, Timothy Merrill, Oromel H. Smith, Norman Williams

Q: What keywords are associated?

Vermont Legislature, Governor Election, State Officials, Montpelier Meeting

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The Vermont Legislature convened in Montpelier on the 12th ult., counted votes, and declared Cornelius P. Van Ness re-elected Governor, Benjamin Swan as Lt. Governor, and several others as Counselors. D. Azro A. Buck was chosen Speaker, with other officials appointed.

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The Legislature of Vermont met at Montpelier on the 12th ult. and on the same day the votes were counted, and Cornelius P. Van Ness, Esq. was declared re-elected Governor, Benjamin Swan, Esq. Lieut. Governor, and Israel P. Dana, Ezra Butler, Seth Wetmore, John Roberts, Truman Chittenden, Jabez Proctor, Orsamus C. Merrill, Chauncey Langdon, Samuel H. Holly, Josiah Dana, Samuel C. Crafts, Robert Pierpont, Esqrs. Counselors for the ensuing year. D. Azro A. Buck, Esq. was chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives, Timothy Merrill, Esq. Clerk, Oromel H. Smith, engrossing Clerk, and Norman Williams, Esq. Secretary of State.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Vermont Legislature Governor Election State Officials Montpelier Meeting

What entities or persons were involved?

Cornelius P. Van Ness Benjamin Swan Israel P. Dana Ezra Butler Seth Wetmore John Roberts Truman Chittenden Jabez Proctor Orsamus C. Merrill Chauncey Langdon Samuel H. Holly Josiah Dana Samuel C. Crafts Robert Pierpont D. Azro A. Buck Timothy Merrill Oromel H. Smith Norman Williams

Where did it happen?

Montpelier, Vermont

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Montpelier, Vermont

Event Date

12th Ult.

Key Persons

Cornelius P. Van Ness Benjamin Swan Israel P. Dana Ezra Butler Seth Wetmore John Roberts Truman Chittenden Jabez Proctor Orsamus C. Merrill Chauncey Langdon Samuel H. Holly Josiah Dana Samuel C. Crafts Robert Pierpont D. Azro A. Buck Timothy Merrill Oromel H. Smith Norman Williams

Outcome

cornelius p. van ness re-elected governor; benjamin swan elected lt. governor; israel p. dana, ezra butler, seth wetmore, john roberts, truman chittenden, jabez proctor, orsamus c. merrill, chauncey langdon, samuel h. holly, josiah dana, samuel c. crafts, robert pierpont elected counselors; d. azro a. buck chosen speaker; timothy merrill chosen clerk; oromel h. smith chosen engrossing clerk; norman williams chosen secretary of state.

Event Details

The Legislature met at Montpelier on the 12th ult., counted votes on the same day, declared elections for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Counselors, and chose Speaker, Clerk, engrossing Clerk, and Secretary of State.