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Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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In Knoxville, the General Assembly of the Territory began its session on Monday last, with General Rutherford appointed President of the Legislative Council. On September 4, James White of Davidson County was elected to represent the Territory in U.S. Congress, receiving 11 votes to William Cocke's 7.
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On Monday last the General Assembly of this Territory commenced their session in this town.
General Rutherford, long distinguished for his abilities and faithful services in the legislature of North Carolina is appointed President of the Legislative Council.
On Wednesday the 4th instant the Legislative Council and Members of the house of Representatives convened together, as required by the Ordinance for the government of the Territory, and proceeded to the election of a member to represent this Territory in the Congress of the United States, when James White Esq of Davidson county was duly elected. The votes for James White 11,--for William Cocke 7.
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Primary Location
Knoxville
Event Date
September 4, 1796 (4th Instant); Reported September 6
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james white elected with 11 votes; william cocke received 7 votes.
Event Details
The General Assembly commenced session on Monday last. General Rutherford appointed President of the Legislative Council. On Wednesday the 4th instant, the Legislative Council and House of Representatives elected James White to represent the Territory in Congress.