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New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
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The Providence Journal reports a letter from Washington stating the congressional apportionment committee agreed on a 48,000 ratio under the fifth census, granting New-Hampshire 5 representatives and totaling 237 for all states. Details on state entitlements at various ratios provided.
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The Providence Journal says—
"We have learned that a letter was received in this city yesterday, from Washington, stating that the committee of apportionment for Representatives, under the fifth census, have agreed upon a report in favor of fixing the ratio at 48,000."
This would give to New-Hampshire five Representatives, and leave a fraction of something over 29,000.
The aggregate representation of the States would be 237.
We have seen a tabular statement giving the number of representatives to each State, and the aggregate of all the States, under any ratio from 48 to 55,000 both inclusive, together with the fractions in each case to each State.
New-Hampshire will be entitled to five, provided the ratio is not fixed at a higher rate than fifty-three thousand; at which number the aggregate representation would be 214. Vermont will be entitled to five if the ratio is not fixed at a higher rate than 55,000. Massachusetts will be entitled to twelve at 48,000, and to 11 only if the ratio is to exceed 50,000.
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Where did it happen?
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Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Yesterday
Outcome
ratio at 48,000 gives new-hampshire 5 representatives (fraction over 29,000), aggregate 237; new-hampshire 5 up to 53,000 (aggregate 214); vermont 5 up to 55,000; massachusetts 12 at 48,000, 11 above 50,000.
Event Details
Letter received in Providence yesterday from Washington states apportionment committee agreed on report fixing congressional representation ratio at 48,000 under fifth census. Tabular statement shows representatives per state at ratios 48,000 to 55,000.