New York 1813 U.S. House of Representatives, District 15, Special

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
New York 1813 U.S. House of Representatives, District 15, Special
Date:
1813
State:
New York
Type:
Special
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
Isaac Williams, Jr., John M. Bowers, Abraham DeWitt, James Williams, John H. Avery, Joel Hatch, Lewis Lothrop, Jabez D. Hammond, John Kaple
Candidates: Isaac Williams, Jr.[1]John M. BowersAbraham DeWittJames WilliamsJohn H. AveryJoel HatchLewis LothropJabez D. HammondJohn Kaple
Affiliation:RepublicanFederalist
Final Result: [2][3][4][5][6]4563435710662222
District of Fifteen4563435710662222
Broome County4956165-3----
Town of Berkshire26992------
Town of Chenango331122-1----
Town of Lisle[7]214103-------
Town of Tioga[8]71351-2----
Town of Union7078-------
Town of Windsor[9]81189-------
Chenango County16111129-3-11--
Town of Columbus[10][11]9071-------
Town of Coventry5988-------
Town of German[12]14774-------
Town of Greene9165---11---
Town of Jericho[13]13828-------
Town of New Berlin163100-------
Town of Norwich23389-------
Town of Oxford[14][15]27498-------
Town of Pharsalia2322-------
Town of Plymouth[16]8965-------
Town of Preston9853-------
Town of Sherburne[17]71238-3--1--
Town of Smithville9754-------
Town of Smyrna3884-------
Otsego County20292613-----22
Town of Burlington194125-------
Town of Butternuts194153-------
Town of Cherry Valley119243-----22
Town of Decatur4967-------
Town of Edmeston11847-------
Town of Exeter[18]9170-------
Town of Hartwick180146-------
Town of Laurens[19]99129-------
Town of Maryland10658-------
Town of Middlefield56267-------
Town of Milford[20]135126-------
Town of New Lisbon16789-------
Town of Otego9555-------
Town of Otsego177329-------
Town of Pittsfield7024-------
Town of Plainfield75137-------
Town of Richfield135144-------
Town of Springfield58199-------
Town of Unadilla12757-------
Town of Westford[21]9691-------
Town of Worcester10957-------

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]This election was held to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William Dowse.
[3]It was initially declared that John M. Bowers won the election with a total of 4287 votes over Isaac Williams, Jr., who had a total of 4129 votes. However, a significant number of votes, 434, were cast for Isaac Williams. Isaac Williams, Jr., contested the election. The Committee of Elections for the House of Representatives considered it probable that the votes for Isaac Williams were meant for Isaac Williams, Jr., and that votes for John Bowers and John M. Bowey were meant for John M. Bowers. Isaac Williams, Jr., was seated in Congress in place of John M. Bowers on December 20, 1813.
[4]"By the affidavit of Luther Bissel, and the statement of the sitting member, it appears that there are three persons of the name of Isaac Williams, residing within the district; one of whom is designated by the addition of junior, and it is candidly admitted by Mr. Bowers, that Isaac Williams, Jun. and John M. Bowers were the only candidates at this election, within his knowledge. It appears probable to the committee, that the votes given to John Bowers, and John M. Bowey, were all intended for John M. Bowers; and that those given for Isaac Williams were intended for Isaac Williams, Jun.; which opinion seems to be strengthened by the fact, that, in four towns in said district, nearly one hundred votes were given in each for Isaac Williams, and not one for Isaac Williams, Jun." House of Representatives Committee Report on Contested Election. 220-221.
[5]"It appears by the official Canvass of the proper officers in this state, that John M. Bowers, esq. the federal candidate is elected in the room of Mr. Dowse, deceased, and not Isaac Williams, jun. (republican) as formerly published. Mr. Williams having lost his election by the omission of the word jun. to his name in 434 votes." The Columbian (New York, NY). June 11, 1813.
[6]United States Congressional Elections, 1788-1997: The Official Results, 52, lists the revised vote as 4451 for Isaac Williams, Jr., and 4287 for John M. Bowers.
[7]The Journal of the New York Assembly lists 108 votes for John M. Bowers in Lisle.
[8]Isaac Williams, Jr received 5 votes as Isaac Williams.
[9]Isaac Williams, Jr received 2 votes as Isaac Williams.
[10]Isaac Williams, Jr received 1 vote as Isaac Williams.
[11]John M. Bowers received 1 vote as John Bowers.
[12]John M. Bowers received 68 votes as John Bowers.
[13]Isaac Williams, Jr received 2 votes as Isaac Williams.
[14]Isaac Williams, Jr received 1 vote as Isaac Williams.
[15]John M. Bowers received 1 vote as John M. Bowey.
[16]John M. Bowers received 1 vote as John Bowers.
[17]Isaac Williams, Jr received 2 votes as Isaac Williams.
[18]Isaac Williams, Jr received 91 votes as Isaac Williams.
[19]Isaac Williams, Jr received 99 votes as Isaac Williams.
[20]Isaac Williams, Jr received 135 votes as Isaac Williams.
[21]Isaac Williams, Jr received 96 votes as Isaac Williams.

References:

Journal of the New York Assembly, 1813. 10-11.
House of Representatives Committee Report on Contested Election. 220-221.
Manuscript Return in Documents of Contested Election.
The Broome County Patriot (Binghamton, NY). May 11, 1813.
Otsego Herald (Cooperstown, NY). May 15, 1813.
Otsego Republican Press (Cherry Valley, NY). May 21, 1813.
The Columbian (New York, NY). June 11, 1813.
The Alexandria Herald (Alexandria, VA). June 16, 1813.
Northern Whig (Hudson, NY). June 22, 1813.

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