Pennsylvania 1816 Inspector, Philadelphia City, Dock Ward
- Office:
- Inspector (City)
- Title:
- Inspector
- Jurisdiction:
- City
- Label:
- Pennsylvania 1816 Inspector, Philadelphia City, Dock Ward
- Date:
- 1816
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- Type:
- General
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- Inspector/Inspector
- Candidates:
- Benjamin Chew, Jr., Thomas T. Stiles
| Candidates: | Benjamin Chew, Jr.[1] | Thomas T. Stiles[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Federalist | Federalist |
| Final Result: [3][4][5] | 62 | 62 |
| City of Philadelphia | - | - |
| Ward Dock | 62 | 62 |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]Elected.
[3]"The attempt failed, which was made last week, to unite the Democratic Party in the city and county of Philadelphia, by forming one General Ticket, out of two published by the opposing sections of that Party. This failure enabled the Federalists to elect their Candidates, for Inspectors, in 10 of the 14 Wards of the City." The Intelligencer, and Weekly Advertiser (Lancaster, PA). October 5, 1816.
[4]"Mr. Anthony M. Buckley was the candidate nominated by the Federalists, but having declined, Mr. Chew was elected." Relf's Philadelphia Gazette. And Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). September 28, 1816.
[5]Benjamin Chew, Jr. and Thomas T. Stiles are elected without opposition.
References:
Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). September 28, 1816.
Relf's Philadelphia Gazette. And Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). September 28, 1816.
The Freeman's Journal and Columbian Chronicle (Philadelphia, PA). September 30, 1816.
United States' Gazette (Philadelphia, PA). October 2, 1816.
The Intelligencer, and Weekly Advertiser (Lancaster, PA). October 5, 1816.
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