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April 18, 1810
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In the April 16, 1810, election for Fairfax County legislature representatives, Democrat Dr. Peake and Federalist Richard Coleman were elected with 126 votes each, defeating Democrat George Minor (125) and Federalist Richard M. Scott (123). Commentary notes strong Democrat turnout and Federalist absenteeism.
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At the election held yesterday, for members to represent the county of Fairfax in the next legislature, the poll closed as follows:
For Richard Coleman, 126
Federalists.
Richard M. Scott, 123
Dr. Peake,
126
Democrats.
George Minor,
125
Of course Mess'rs Coleman and Peake are elected. The Federalists in the neighborhood of the Court House, and those who attended the election, exerted themselves with a zeal worthy the cause they espoused which did them great honor.--But many federal gentlemen in different parts of the county--men too, who have much at stake, and are constantly in the habit of complaining of the prevalence of democracy, did not even attend the election, which would have resulted decidedly in favor of the Federal Candidates if they had--whilst, on the other hand, the Democrats came forward almost to a man.--with their usual industry.
A BY-STANDER.
April 17, 1810.
At the election held yesterday, for members to represent the county of Fairfax in the next legislature, the poll closed as follows:
For Richard Coleman, 126
Federalists.
Richard M. Scott, 123
Dr. Peake,
126
Democrats.
George Minor,
125
Of course Mess'rs Coleman and Peake are elected. The Federalists in the neighborhood of the Court House, and those who attended the election, exerted themselves with a zeal worthy the cause they espoused which did them great honor.--But many federal gentlemen in different parts of the county--men too, who have much at stake, and are constantly in the habit of complaining of the prevalence of democracy, did not even attend the election, which would have resulted decidedly in favor of the Federal Candidates if they had--whilst, on the other hand, the Democrats came forward almost to a man.--with their usual industry.
A BY-STANDER.
April 17, 1810.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Fairfax Election
Federalists
Democrats
Legislature Representatives
Voter Turnout
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Coleman
Richard M. Scott
Dr. Peake
George Minor
Where did it happen?
Fairfax County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fairfax County
Event Date
April 16, 1810
Key Persons
Richard Coleman
Richard M. Scott
Dr. Peake
George Minor
Outcome
richard coleman and dr. peake elected.
Event Details
Election results: Richard Coleman (Federalist) 126 votes, Richard M. Scott (Federalist) 123 votes, Dr. Peake (Democrat) 126 votes, George Minor (Democrat) 125 votes. Commentary on Federalist low turnout and Democrat high participation.