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Editorial
April 17, 1813
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial notes caution in editing correspondents' letters and reports on Virginia election outcomes, highlighting disappointment for Mr. Newton's camp in Nansemond and gains for Mr. Basset and Mr. Love compared to 1809.
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However flattering it may be to have the privilege of altering any communication sent for our paper, it is a privilege which we use with much caution, as our correspondents A Disciple of Washington and A Norfolk County Freeholder, will perceive.
It would appear that Mr. Newton's friends have been woefully disappointed in their majority in Nansemond allowing they through the Herald that Mr. Whitehead had obtained every vote that was given in Princess Anne or it would not be sufficient to balance the overwhelming majority, which Newton will obtain in the county of Nansemond. From this it is evident, that a majority of 207 at least was expected for Mr. Newton in Nansemond, and how many more, we cannot say, but his actual majority was 176, being 127 short of what was certainly expected.
Accomac District.--In the counties of Gloucester and Warwick Mr. Basset has obtained a majority of 223 votes; in 1809, his majority in those two counties was 35.
Mr. Love (the war candidate) has obtained a majority over Mr. Lewis of 65 votes. In 1809 the majority in that county against Mr. Lewis was 141. Mr. Lewis will obtain more votes in Loudoun than Mr. Love will in the district.
However flattering it may be to have the privilege of altering any communication sent for our paper, it is a privilege which we use with much caution, as our correspondents A Disciple of Washington and A Norfolk County Freeholder, will perceive.
It would appear that Mr. Newton's friends have been woefully disappointed in their majority in Nansemond allowing they through the Herald that Mr. Whitehead had obtained every vote that was given in Princess Anne or it would not be sufficient to balance the overwhelming majority, which Newton will obtain in the county of Nansemond. From this it is evident, that a majority of 207 at least was expected for Mr. Newton in Nansemond, and how many more, we cannot say, but his actual majority was 176, being 127 short of what was certainly expected.
Accomac District.--In the counties of Gloucester and Warwick Mr. Basset has obtained a majority of 223 votes; in 1809, his majority in those two counties was 35.
Mr. Love (the war candidate) has obtained a majority over Mr. Lewis of 65 votes. In 1809 the majority in that county against Mr. Lewis was 141. Mr. Lewis will obtain more votes in Loudoun than Mr. Love will in the district.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Election Results
Virginia Elections
Nansemond Majority
Mr. Newton
Mr. Basset
Mr. Love
1809 Comparison
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Newton
Mr. Whitehead
Mr. Basset
Mr. Love
Mr. Lewis
Nansemond
Princess Anne
Gloucester
Warwick
Loudoun
A Disciple Of Washington
A Norfolk County Freeholder
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Election Results In Virginia Counties
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Mr. Newton's Supporters' Expectations
Key Figures
Mr. Newton
Mr. Whitehead
Mr. Basset
Mr. Love
Mr. Lewis
Nansemond
Princess Anne
Gloucester
Warwick
Loudoun
A Disciple Of Washington
A Norfolk County Freeholder
Key Arguments
Mr. Newton's Friends Expected At Least 207 Majority In Nansemond But Got 176
Mr. Whitehead Obtained Every Vote In Princess Anne
Mr. Basset's Majority In Gloucester And Warwick Is 223, Up From 35 In 1809
Mr. Love's Majority Over Mr. Lewis Is 65, Down From 141 Against Lewis In 1809
Mr. Lewis Expected To Get More Votes In Loudoun Than Mr. Love In The District