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September 12, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Citizens of Northern Liberties met on August 22, 1798, at Samuel Gano's house and unanimously recommended Federalist candidates including Francis Gurney for Senator, Thomas Mifflin for Congress, and others for Assembly, citing their patriotism and abilities amid national crisis.
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At a meeting of a number of Citizens of the Northern Liberties, at the house of Mr. Samuel Gano, sign of President Adams, on Wednesday evening, the 22d of August, 1798—
Mr. JAMES SWAIN, in the Chair, and
Mr. ANDREW SHUSTER, Secretary.
The Committee appointed on the first instant, made report, that they have had a conference with the several deputations from the meetings of the district of Southwark, Germantown and Kensington—and taking into consideration the critical situation of our country, at present, it was
Resolved unanimously, That from our knowledge of the several candidates, and their being attached to the Federal government and the known patriotism, integrity and abilities of the following gentlemen, we beg leave to recommend them to our fellow citizens, as suitable persons for their support at the ensuing election.
Senator.—FRANCIS GURNEY.
For the District composed of the city and county of Philadelphia and county of Delaware
In Representative in Congress,
THOS. MIFFLIN,
For the county of Philadelphia; and
For Representatives in the Assembly for the County of Philadelphia,
Richard Tittermary,
Samuel Wheeler,
Charles Swift,
Thomas Forrest,
Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg,
Thomas Paul,
Published by order of the meeting,
JAMES SWAIN, Chairman.
Andrew Shuter, Secretary.
Germantown, September 1st, 1798.
Mr. JAMES SWAIN, in the Chair, and
Mr. ANDREW SHUSTER, Secretary.
The Committee appointed on the first instant, made report, that they have had a conference with the several deputations from the meetings of the district of Southwark, Germantown and Kensington—and taking into consideration the critical situation of our country, at present, it was
Resolved unanimously, That from our knowledge of the several candidates, and their being attached to the Federal government and the known patriotism, integrity and abilities of the following gentlemen, we beg leave to recommend them to our fellow citizens, as suitable persons for their support at the ensuing election.
Senator.—FRANCIS GURNEY.
For the District composed of the city and county of Philadelphia and county of Delaware
In Representative in Congress,
THOS. MIFFLIN,
For the county of Philadelphia; and
For Representatives in the Assembly for the County of Philadelphia,
Richard Tittermary,
Samuel Wheeler,
Charles Swift,
Thomas Forrest,
Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg,
Thomas Paul,
Published by order of the meeting,
JAMES SWAIN, Chairman.
Andrew Shuter, Secretary.
Germantown, September 1st, 1798.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Northern Liberties Meeting
Philadelphia Election
Federalist Candidates
Political Recommendation
What entities or persons were involved?
James Swain
Andrew Shuster
Francis Gurney
Thos. Mifflin
Richard Tittermary
Samuel Wheeler
Charles Swift
Thomas Forrest
Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg
Thomas Paul
Where did it happen?
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
Event Date
22d Of August, 1798
Key Persons
James Swain
Andrew Shuster
Francis Gurney
Thos. Mifflin
Richard Tittermary
Samuel Wheeler
Charles Swift
Thomas Forrest
Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg
Thomas Paul
Outcome
unanimous resolution recommending candidates for election.
Event Details
Meeting of citizens at Samuel Gano's house; committee reported conference with deputations from Southwark, Germantown, and Kensington; resolved to recommend Federalist candidates due to national crisis.