New York 1812 Speaker of the Assembly

Office:
Speaker of the Assembly (State)
Title:
Speaker of the Assembly
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
New York 1812 Speaker of the Assembly
Date:
1812
State:
New York
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Speaker of the Assembly/Speaker of the Assembly
Candidates:
Alexander Sheldon
Candidates: Alexander Sheldon[1]
Affiliation:
Final Result: -
Assembly[2][3][4][5]-

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]In New York in 1812, there were two legislative sessions, one commencing in January, the second in November. As a result, there were two elections for legislative officers (Speaker, Clerk, etc.).
[3]"From Our Correspondent Albany, Tuesday, January 28, 1812 The Legislature assembled to-day, and proceeded to business. One hundred and five members appeared in the house, were qualified, and took their seats. Dr. Sheldon, of Montgomery, was chosen Speaker, almost unanimously, there being but 4 scattering votes." New-York Herald (New York, NY). February 1, 1812.
[4]"From our Albany Correspondent. Mr. Lewis, Both houses formed a quorum this day. Dr. Sheldon was chosen Speaker without opposition; and Mr. North clerk." New-York Spectator (New York, NY). February 1, 1812.
[5]"Tuesday, January 28, 1812. This day the legislature assembled. On the call of the house, 105 members appeared, were qualified, and took their seats. The house then proceeded to the choice of a speaker, when Dr. Alexander Sheldon, of Montgomery, was elected almost unanimously, there being but 4 scattering votes. Samuel North esq. was unanimously re-elected clerk; Thomas Donnelly, sergeant at arms, and Benjamin Whipple, door-keeper. These appointments give general satisfaction, and the unanimity of the house in them is equally flattering to their discernment, and to the acknowledged qualifications of the gentlemen appointed." The Columbian (New York, NY). February 3, 1812.

References:

New-York Herald (New York, NY). February 1, 1812.
New-York Spectator (New York, NY). February 1, 1812.
The Columbian (New York, NY). February 3, 1812.

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handwritten notes
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