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June 22, 1846
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Joseph Clay (Whig) elected to the US Senate by the New Hampshire Legislature to serve until March 4 next, superseding Mr. Jenness. He is the brother of the Mr. Clay killed in a duel with Mr. Graves, a brave army captain who lost an eye in the last war, and a Tariff supporter.
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Joseph Clay (Whig) has been elected to the
Senate of the United States, by the Legislature of New
Hampshire, to serve until the 4th of March next, and
will, of course, supersede Mr. Jenness, the appointee
of the Executive. He is the brother of the Mr. Clay
who was killed in a duel with Mr. Graves. He was
a Captain in the regular army, during the last war, was
distinguished for his bravery, and lost an eye in one of the
battles of the Northern frontier. He is a Tariff man
and his vote will count double.
Senate of the United States, by the Legislature of New
Hampshire, to serve until the 4th of March next, and
will, of course, supersede Mr. Jenness, the appointee
of the Executive. He is the brother of the Mr. Clay
who was killed in a duel with Mr. Graves. He was
a Captain in the regular army, during the last war, was
distinguished for his bravery, and lost an eye in one of the
battles of the Northern frontier. He is a Tariff man
and his vote will count double.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Joseph Clay
Us Senate
New Hampshire Election
Whig Party
Tariff Man
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Clay
Mr. Jenness
Mr. Graves
Mr. Clay
Where did it happen?
New Hampshire
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Hampshire
Key Persons
Joseph Clay
Mr. Jenness
Mr. Graves
Mr. Clay
Outcome
will supersede mr. jenness; brother killed in duel; lost an eye in battle.
Event Details
Joseph Clay (Whig) elected to US Senate by New Hampshire Legislature to serve until 4th of March next. Former army captain distinguished for bravery in last war. Tariff supporter whose vote will count double.