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January 6, 1810
The Delaware Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
The House of Representatives met on January 2 but adjourned without quorum due to missing returns from New-Castle county. On January 3, with all returns present, S. Lewis was elected Speaker, John Fisher Clerk, and J. Welsh Door Keeper and Serjeant at Arms.
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House of Representatives.
Tuesday, January 2.
The house was called, and a sufficient number of members appeared to form a quorum; but no returns being received from New-Castle county, adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow.
January 3.
No returns appearing, adjourned till 3 o'clock this afternoon.
3 o'clock, P. M.
Met, and the returns being all present, the house proceeded to the choice of a Speaker, and the ballots being taken, it appeared that S. Lewis was duly elected.—John Fisher was chosen Clerk, and J. Welsh Door Keeper and Serjeant at Arms.—Adjourned.
Tuesday, January 2.
The house was called, and a sufficient number of members appeared to form a quorum; but no returns being received from New-Castle county, adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow.
January 3.
No returns appearing, adjourned till 3 o'clock this afternoon.
3 o'clock, P. M.
Met, and the returns being all present, the house proceeded to the choice of a Speaker, and the ballots being taken, it appeared that S. Lewis was duly elected.—John Fisher was chosen Clerk, and J. Welsh Door Keeper and Serjeant at Arms.—Adjourned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
House Of Representatives
Speaker Election
Legislative Proceedings
What entities or persons were involved?
S. Lewis
John Fisher
J. Welsh
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Tuesday, January 2 And January 3
Key Persons
S. Lewis
John Fisher
J. Welsh
Outcome
s. lewis elected speaker; john fisher chosen clerk; j. welsh chosen door keeper and serjeant at arms.
Event Details
The House convened on January 2 with insufficient members for quorum due to no returns from New-Castle county and adjourned. On January 3, with all returns present, proceeded to elect Speaker and officers, then adjourned.