Pennsylvania 1800 U.S. House of Representatives, District 4

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Pennsylvania 1800 U.S. House of Representatives, District 4
Date:
1800
State:
Pennsylvania
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Peter Muhlenberg, Robert Brown, John Arndt, Cadwallader Evans
Candidates: Peter Muhlenberg[1]Robert Brown[2]John ArndtCadwallader Evans
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublicanFederalistFederalist
Final Result: [3]6684668230283026
District of Four6684668230283026
Bucks County2176217716541646
Bristol370370202209
Chapman's614613491487
Newtown----
Quakertown----
Tinicum----
Montgomery County[4][5][6][7]2014200112271242
District of One602594410421
District of Two277277183183
District of Three146146182182
District of Four292291373376
District of Five4194184140
District of Six2782753840
Northampton County23342344147138
Allentown3453453939
Anthony's[8]15415533
Easton[9]5855906760
Hamilton's133133--
Millerstown3193191919
Mount Bethel173173--
Ohl's363364--
Schoener's[10]1811841917
Stroudsburgh8181--
Wayne County160160--
Milford5151--
Mr. Dixe's3333--
William Smith's7676--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]Elected.
[3]United States Congressional Elections, 1788-1997: The Official Results refers to Peter Muhlenberg as John P. Muhlenberg, and lists the totals as 6683 for Muhlenberg and 6681 for Robert Brown. A note states that Muhlenberg was "elected U.S. Senator March 4, 1801. Never served in the House for the 7th Congress."
[4]The Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA) from October 17 lists Peter Muhlenberg with 2015 votes and Robert Brown with 2002 votes.
[5]Der Unpartheyische Readinger Adler (Reading, PA) from October 21 lists Peter Muhlenberg with 2015 votes, Robert Brown with 2002 votes, and John Arndt with 1229 votes.
[6]The Supporter, or Daily Repast (Philadelphia, PA) from October 24 lists Peter Muhlenberg with 2012 votes, Robert Brown with 2002 votes, and Cadwallader Evans with 1240 votes.
[7]The Centinel of Liberty, or George-town and Washington Advertiser (Georgetown, DC) from October 21 lists Peter Muhlenberg with 2012 votes, Robert Brown with 2002 votes, and Cadwallader Evans with 1240 votes.
[8]The Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA), October 23, reports 2 votes for Cadwallader Evans.
[9]The Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA), October 23, reports 584 votes for Peter Muhlenberg.
[10]The American Eagle (Easton, PA), October 16, and Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA), October 23, report 182 votes for Peter Muhlenberg.

References:

Original Election Returns. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg.
American Eagle (Easton, PA). October 16, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 16, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 17, 1800.
Norristown Herald and Weekly Advertiser (Norristown, PA). October 17, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 18, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 19, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 20, 1800.
The Herald of Liberty (Washington, PA). October 20, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 21, 1800.
The Centinel of Liberty, or George-town and Washington Advertiser (Georgetown, DC). October 21, 1800.
Der Unpartheyische Readinger Adler (Reading, PA). October 21, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 22, 1800.
The Intelligencer, and Weekly Advertiser (Lancaster, PA). October 22, 1800.
Kline's Carlisle Weekly Gazette (Carlisle, PA). October 22, 1800.
American Eagle (Easton, PA). October 23, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 23, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 24, 1800.
The Supporter, or Daily Repast (Philadelphia, PA). October 24, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 25, 1800.
The Farmers Register (Greensburg, PA). October 25, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 26, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 27, 1800.
Die Harrisburger Morgenrothe (Harrisburg, PA). October 27, 1800.
The Herald of Liberty (Washington, PA). October 27, 1800.
Wilkesbarre Gazette and Luzerne Advertiser (Wilkes-Barre, PA). October 27, 1800.
Aurora. General Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 28, 1800.
Kline's Carlisle Weekly Gazette (Carlisle, PA). October 29, 1800.
The Supporter, or Daily Repast (Philadelphia, PA). October 29, 1800.
National Intelligencer (Washington, D.C). October 31, 1800.
Gazette of the United States, and Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). October 31, 1800.
The Intelligencer, and Weekly Advertiser (Lancaster, PA). November 19, 1800.
Dubin, Michael J. United States Congressional Elections, 1788-1997: The Official Results of the Elections of the 1st through 105th Congresses. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, 1998. 22, 25.

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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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