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August 25, 1840
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Report on state elections since Gen. Harrison's nomination, showing Whig gains in 1840 compared to 1836, with sweeping victories in several states and doubts in others traditionally for Van Buren.
Merged-components note: The table summarizes electoral votes and changes, directly supporting the account of election outcomes.
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THE ACCOUNT CURRENT.
Since the nomination of Gen. Harrison, elections have taken place in eleven States, throwing 102 electoral votes. Of these, the whigs have swept Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Indiana and Kentucky, by overwhelming and undisputed majorities. Missouri, Illinois and Alabama, States always conceded to Van Buren, have been shaken to their very centre so as to make it doubtful for whom they will vote in November. New Hampshire stands alone in her ignominy. Look at the following table, ye minions of power, and tremble.
1836 1840
Since the nomination of Gen. Harrison, elections have taken place in eleven States, throwing 102 electoral votes. Of these, the whigs have swept Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Indiana and Kentucky, by overwhelming and undisputed majorities. Missouri, Illinois and Alabama, States always conceded to Van Buren, have been shaken to their very centre so as to make it doubtful for whom they will vote in November. New Hampshire stands alone in her ignominy. Look at the following table, ye minions of power, and tremble.
1836 1840
| W | T. | Harrison | T. | Doubtful | |
| New Hampshire, 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Rhode Island, 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Connecticut, 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Virginia, 0 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Louisiana, 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alabama, 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| N. Carolina, 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Missouri, 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Indiana, 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Illinois, 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Kentucky, 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 24 | 78 | 79 | 7 | 16 |
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Election Results
Whig Victories
1840 Presidential
Electoral Votes
State Elections
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Harrison
Van Buren
Where did it happen?
United States (Various States)
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Harrison
Van Buren
Location
United States (Various States)
Event Date
1840
Story Details
Whigs achieve major electoral victories in multiple states following Harrison's nomination, shifting momentum against Van Buren, with a comparative table of 1836 and 1840 votes.