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Domestic News
February 10, 1855
Semi Weekly Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Thomas Loring, editor of the Commercial, elected Special Magistrate of Wilmington with 369 votes over Vann (119) and Lamount (14). The Herald congratulates him, suggesting his rise from editor to justice, with political commentary on Know Nothings.
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Thomas Loring, Esq., Editor of the Commercial, has been elected Special Magistrate of Wilmington. The vote was, Loring 369—Vann 119—Lamount 14. The Herald says, Mr. Loring was not "publicly known as a candidate." We presume his election was privately arranged by the Know Nothings. So an advocacy of their intolerant doctrines begins to pay. The Herald further says:
" We congratulate our cotemporary on this flattering testimonial from his fellow citizens. How people do rise in this world! First an Editor—and then the Justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lin'd.
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances."
" We congratulate our cotemporary on this flattering testimonial from his fellow citizens. How people do rise in this world! First an Editor—and then the Justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lin'd.
With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modern instances."
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Wilmington Election
Special Magistrate
Thomas Loring
Know Nothings
Political Appointment
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Loring
Vann
Lamount
Where did it happen?
Wilmington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Wilmington
Key Persons
Thomas Loring
Vann
Lamount
Outcome
loring elected with 369 votes; vann 119; lamount 14
Event Details
Thomas Loring, Esq., Editor of the Commercial, elected Special Magistrate of Wilmington. Not publicly known as candidate; presumed arranged by Know Nothings. Herald congratulates and quotes Shakespeare on rising to justice.