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May 27, 1841
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The Whig party achieved a major victory in Maryland's Congressional election, securing 6 seats compared to the Locofocos' 2, including first-time Whig wins in the Baltimore city district.
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Maryland Election—Glorious Triumph!!—The result of the Congressional election in this state is a splendid triumph to the indomitable energy of the whigs of that state. Baltimore city district, including the city, Ann Arundel and Annapolis, for the first time for many years, has chosen two whig Congressmen. In the last Congress, this state was represented by 3 whigs and 5 locos—now, the whigs have 6, and the locos only 2.
First district—Isaac D. Jones, whig.
Second do.—John A. Pierce, whig.
Third do.—James W. Williams, loco.
Fourth do.—John P. Kennedy and W. Randall, whigs.
Fifth do.—William C. Johnson, whig.
Sixth do.—John T. Mason, loco.
Seventh do.—Augustus A. Sollers, whig.
First district—Isaac D. Jones, whig.
Second do.—John A. Pierce, whig.
Third do.—James W. Williams, loco.
Fourth do.—John P. Kennedy and W. Randall, whigs.
Fifth do.—William C. Johnson, whig.
Sixth do.—John T. Mason, loco.
Seventh do.—Augustus A. Sollers, whig.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Maryland Election
Whig Victory
Congressional Results
Baltimore District
What entities or persons were involved?
Isaac D. Jones
John A. Pierce
James W. Williams
John P. Kennedy
W. Randall
William C. Johnson
John T. Mason
Augustus A. Sollers
Where did it happen?
Maryland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Maryland
Key Persons
Isaac D. Jones
John A. Pierce
James W. Williams
John P. Kennedy
W. Randall
William C. Johnson
John T. Mason
Augustus A. Sollers
Outcome
whigs secure 6 congressional seats, locofocos 2; first whig wins in baltimore city district in many years.
Event Details
Congressional election results in Maryland show a triumph for the Whig party, with detailed district winners listed.