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May 27, 1841
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Tennessee, congressional election returns show no initial change from the previous Congress, with seven Whigs and six Loco Focos. A later update indicates a Whig victory in the 4th district, resulting in an 8-5 Whig majority. Polk's influence aided the Loco Focos.
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Tennessee.—Each party in this State, so far as returns have come in, stand as in the last Congress, to wit, seven whigs and six loco focos. Full returns are not received from all the districts, but sufficient to warrant the conclusion that there will be no change. The whigs had strong hopes of carrying one additional district, but it seems were disappointed. Polk's influence in this State is very great; and he has used it to the best advantage.
Later.—By the last mail we learn that in the 4th district a whig is elected in place of a loco—making the delegation 8 to 5. We have not seen a complete list of the names of the members.
Later.—By the last mail we learn that in the 4th district a whig is elected in place of a loco—making the delegation 8 to 5. We have not seen a complete list of the names of the members.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tennessee Election
Congressional Returns
Whigs
Loco Focos
Polk Influence
What entities or persons were involved?
Polk
Where did it happen?
Tennessee
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Tennessee
Key Persons
Polk
Outcome
delegation: 8 whigs to 5 loco focos
Event Details
Election returns indicate parties stand as in last Congress with seven Whigs and six Loco Focos; later update shows Whig elected in 4th district replacing Loco Foco, making 8 to 5. Whigs hoped for additional gain but disappointed; Polk's influence strong for Loco Focos.