When was it published?

December 25, 1805 in The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Domestic News December 25, 1805

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Politics, Appointment, Military

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Thomas M'kean, Simon Snyder, Secretary At War

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pennsylvania Election, Governor Inauguration, Thomas Mkean, Militia Draft, Simon Snyder

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Pennsylvania legislature counted votes from the recent gubernatorial election, with Thomas M'Kean winning by 5,161 votes over Simon Snyder and being inaugurated the next day. Governor M'Kean shared a War Department letter indicating a possible immediate militia draft, expected to demand legislative attention.

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On Monday the legislature of Pennsylvania proceeded to count the votes given at the late general election for governor, which are as follow:

Thomas M'Kean 43,644

Simon Snyder 38,483

Maj. for gov. M'Kean 5,161

And on Tuesday, agreeably to the constitution, the governor was inaugurated.

His excellency the governor has communicated to both branches of the legislature, a circular letter from the Secretary at War, signifying that an immediate draft of the militia of this State, may be called for by the general government. This, it is supposed, will occupy their immediate attention.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment Military

What keywords are associated?

Pennsylvania Election Governor Inauguration Thomas Mkean Militia Draft Simon Snyder

What entities or persons were involved?

Thomas M'kean Simon Snyder Secretary At War

Where did it happen?

Pennsylvania

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pennsylvania

Event Date

Monday And Tuesday Following The Late General Election

Key Persons

Thomas M'kean Simon Snyder Secretary At War

Outcome

thomas m'kean elected governor with 43,644 votes to simon snyder's 38,483, majority of 5,161; inaugurated on tuesday; communication received on potential militia draft.

Event Details

Legislature counted votes for governor from recent election, confirming M'Kean's victory; he was inaugurated the following day per constitution. Governor communicated War Secretary's letter to legislature about possible immediate militia draft by federal government, anticipated to require prompt attention.