Massachusetts 1804 State Senate, Cumberland County

Office:
State Senate (State)
Title:
State Senator
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
Massachusetts 1804 State Senate, Cumberland County
Date:
1804
State:
Massachusetts
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
State Senate/State Senator
Candidates:
Woodbury Storer, John Cushing, Daniel Isley, Isaac Parsons
Candidates: Woodbury Storer[1]John Cushing[2]Daniel IsleyIsaac Parsons
Affiliation:FederalistFederalistRepublicanRepublican
Final Result: [3][4][5]18631663--
Cumberland County18831663--
Town of Brunswick106971515
Town of Buxton----
Town of Cape Elizabeth----
Town of Falmouth7976121124
Town of Gorham----
Town of Gray257179
Town of Harpswell----
Town of Livermore----
Town of New Gloucester----
Town of North Yarmouth20120166
Town of Norway----
Town of Portland[6]342372221194
Town of Rumford----
Town of Scarborough35366661
Town of Standish33334444
Town of Turner23213133
Town of Windham8888--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]Elected.
[3]"No. Voters, 2854. Make a choice, 1428." Governor's Council Records.
[4]The Eastern Argus uses the name Ilsley for Daniel Isley.
[5]"CORRESPONDENCE--TO THE EDITOR. From Portland.--'The democrats, with Wedgery at their head, held a secret caucus here, to cram down the democratic list.--This getting wind, a meeting of the federalists was called; which was full and spirited.--Mr. Parker addressed the citizens in a judicious and animating speech; and the result was the largest federal vote ever given in this federal town.--You may count upon the reelection of our old Senators.'" Columbian Centinel and Massachusetts Federalist (Boston, MA). April 7, 1804.
[6]"In this town, on Monday last, is a convincing proof of the progress of Republicanism. On Friday evening a meeting of the Republicans was called, to determine who they would support for State Officers, and to come to some understanding, as no regular opposition had heretofore been made to the overbearing Federal influence. Knowing the great superiority of Federal numbers, they were not invited, and as the evening was very stormy, but about fifty Republicans assembled--they however unanimously agreed to support the Republican Ticket, and adjourned. The next morning, the Federalists appeared greatly alarmed; they circulated into every recess of the town, Handbills, declaring a 'secret Caucus' had been held the evening before, and enjoining 'all Federal Republicans, of every trade and profession' to meet the next evening, and support the present Officers; in their paper of the same day, every means was used to inflame the passions of the citizens, and to misrepresent the proceedings of the Republicans, urging every Federalist to attend their Caucus, and follow their dictates. They met to the number of 300, their best speakers did their best, all classes were flattered, and those whom 'tis desired should not 'rule the town' were strongy urged to assist them. They appointed a Distributing Committee more than twice as large as that of the Repulicans, who beat another Committee to range every street and alley, and urge votes upon all who would accept them. Their other paper, of Monday morning, was also put in requisition, a pompous and flattering account of their Caucus appeared, while that of the Republicans was represented as 'destroying the peace and harmony of the town.['] Such uncommon efforts, as might be supposed produced the largest meeting ever known in this town--and behold the result--the Republicans have near 106 votes more than they ever had before!" Eastern Argus (Portland, ME). April 6, 1804.

References:

Governor's Council Records. Massachusetts State Archives, Boston.
Eastern Argus (Portland, ME). April 6, 1804.
The Repertory (Boston, MA). April 6, 1804.
Columbian Centinel and Massachusetts Federalist (Boston, MA). April 7, 1804.
The Repertory (Boston, MA). April 12, 1804.
New-England Palladium (Boston, MA). May 15, 1804.
Columbian Centinel and Massachusetts Federalist (Boston, MA). May 19, 1804.
The Independent Chronicle (Boston, MA). June 4, 1804.
Republican Spy (Springfield, MA). June 11, 1804.
French, W. R. A History of Turner, Maine. Portland, ME: Hoyt, Fogg and Sonham, 1887. 227.

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