Virginia 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, District 5

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1809 U.S. House of Representatives, District 5
Date:
1809
State:
Virginia
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
James Breckinridge, Alexander Wilson
Candidates: James Breckinridge[1]Alexander Wilson
Affiliation:FederalistRepublican
Final Result: [2]--
District of Five--
Botetourt County[3][4]35778
Cabell County2163
Giles County6397
Greenbrier County--
Kenawha County--
Mason County--
Monroe County--
Rockbridge County[5][6][7][8][9]314338

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"General Breckinridge is certainly elected by a large majority." The Pittsburgh Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA). May 10, 1809.
[3]"Stauton, (Vir.) April 10...At the close of the polls in Rockbridge on Wednesday night last, (the polls were kept open 3 days) the votes stood: for Breckinridge (Fed) 311, Wilson (Demo.) 335.... returns have come in from Boutetourt County, which gives Breckinridge, (Fed) 351, Wilson (Demo.) 78." New-Jersey Telescope (Newark, NJ). April 24, 1809.
[4]The Minerva (Raleigh, NC) and Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA) lists 351 votes for James Breckinridge.
[5]"Stauton, (Vir.) April 10...At the close of the polls in Rockbridge on Wednesday night last, (the polls were kept open 3 days) the votes stood: For Breckinridge (Fed) 311, Wilson (Demo.) 335...returns have come in from Boutetourt County, which gives Breckinridge, (Fed) 351, Wilson (Demo.) 78." New-Jersey Telescope (Newark, NJ), April 24, 1809; and, Litchfield Gazette (Litchfield, CT), April 26, 1809.
[6]"Winchester, April 18...The following results have occurred inthe different counties in which we understand a federal opposition was made: Rockbridge 311 for Gen. Breckenridge (Fed.), 335 for Mr. Wilson (Dem.), Botetourt 351 for Gen. Breckenridge (Fed.), 78 for Mr. Wilson (Dem.)" Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 22, 1809.
[7]"The Staunton Censor gives the following statement of votes in one of the most democratic counties in Mr. Breckenridge's district. At the close of the polls in Rockbridge on Wednesday night last, (the polls were kept open three days) the votes stood: For Breckinridge, Fed 311, Wilson, Demo. 325" Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). April 21, 1809.
[8]"Extract of a letter from Lexington (Rockbridge County) dated April 8th, 1809 'Yesterday at sunset the election here ended; the polls had been kept opend three days on account of rainy weather, at the request of the democratic candidates. - The following was the result:...'" The Minerva (Raleigh, NC). April 20, 1809.
[9]Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD) lists James Breckinridge with 311 votes and Alexander Wilson with 325 votes.

References:

Original Credentials of James Breckinridge of Virginia for the Eleventh Congress, 4th Day of May 1809. The National Archives, Washington, DC.
New-Jersey Telescope (Newark, NJ). April 14, 1809.
The Virginia Gazette, and General Advertiser (Richmond, VA). April 14, 1809.
The Republican (Petersburg, VA). April 15, 1809.
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 17, 1809.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). April 17, 1809.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). April 18, 1809.
North American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). April 18, 1809.
The Virginia Gazette, and General Advertiser (Richmond, VA). April 18, 1809.
Washington Federalist (Georgetown, DC). April 18, 1809.
Federal Republican and Commercial Gazette (Baltimore, MD). April 19, 1809.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 19, 1809.
Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). April 20, 1809.
The Minerva (Raleigh, NC). April 20, 1809.
The Freeman's Journal and Philadelphia Mercantile Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). April 21, 1809.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). April 21, 1809.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 21, 1809.
Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). April 21, 1809.
United States' Gazette (Philadelphia, PA). April 21, 1809.
The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). April 21, 1809.
The Virginia Argus (Richmond, VA). April 21, 1809.
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial and Political (Alexandria, VA). April 22, 1809.
Federal Republican and Commercial Gazette (Baltimore, MD). April 24, 1809.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). April 24, 1809.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 24, 1809.
Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). April 25, 1809.
Washington Federalist (Georgetown, DC). April 25, 1809.
The American, and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). April 26, 1809.
Litchfield Gazette (Litchfield, CT). April 26, 1809.
The Minerva (Raleigh, NC). April 27, 1809.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger (Norfolk, VA). April 28, 1809.
The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). May 2, 1809.
Federal Republican and Commercial Gazette (Baltimore, MD). May 3, 1809.
The Minerva (Raleigh, NC). May 4, 1809.
United States' Gazette (Philadelphia, PA). May 4, 1809.
Charleston Courier (Charleston, SC). May 10, 1809.
The Pittsburgh Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA). May 10, 1809.

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