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Domestic News
May 5, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In a letter from Newport dated April 21, 1790, Arthur Fenner, called the Hermit of Providence, was reported elected Governor of Rhode Island without opposition on April 20, succeeding the too-federal Col. Collins.
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Extract of a letter from Newport, dated April 21, 1790, to the Printer.
"The Hermit of Providence [one Arthur Fenner] was yesterday chosen Governor, by the votes of the people of this State, without the least opposition. If the best man in the State had set up against him, he the said Fenner would beat him by a great majority.—By this the world may judge what a people we are. Governor Col. Collins was too federal for us—and I think he must be happy in being rid of such a pack as the majority of this State are."
"The Hermit of Providence [one Arthur Fenner] was yesterday chosen Governor, by the votes of the people of this State, without the least opposition. If the best man in the State had set up against him, he the said Fenner would beat him by a great majority.—By this the world may judge what a people we are. Governor Col. Collins was too federal for us—and I think he must be happy in being rid of such a pack as the majority of this State are."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Arthur Fenner
Governor Election
Rhode Island Politics
1790 Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Arthur Fenner
Col. Collins
Where did it happen?
Rhode Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rhode Island
Event Date
1790 04 20
Key Persons
Arthur Fenner
Col. Collins
Outcome
arthur fenner elected governor without opposition, succeeding col. collins.
Event Details
Arthur Fenner was chosen Governor by the votes of the people of the State without opposition; the writer opines Fenner would win by majority even against the best man, criticizes the people and notes Col. Collins was too federal.