American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-04-13
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

to be printed.
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
That our readers may be better able to judge Of
the popular sentiment, in this ancient and iniuen-
IA Commonwealth. as indicated BY the current
elections, we give the results. as they reach US,
and the calculating statements that accompany
them, from the Virginia papers themselves:
Nat. Intel.
From the Richmond Compiler.
The first election of which we hear is in our own
county, Henrico. II took place yesterday. The
candidates, for the House Of Delegates. being the
two former members. Messrs. Edward G. Mayo
laqueline ilaryie, formerly Delegate Of the city
If Richmond. We understand, that the next
Presidential Election was brought up during the
canvass. And Yesterday, that the different candi-
dates, in addresses to the voters, expressed their
sentiments: that Messrs. Mayo and Seden de-
clared they preferred Gen. Jackson to Mr.. Adams,
for the next President: that Gen. Harvie declared
his opposition to both of Them but that unqueston
ably he preferred Mr.. Adams to Gen. Jackson |;
vet it was his principle to obey the instructions of
his constituents; and if his county should instruct
him to support Gen. Jackson, he should think him
self bound to obey their wishes; but he should
afterwards give his own voice for MIR. Adams.
The result Of the election was;
Edward c. Mayo 267
Jauuelne Harvie 244
James Nj. Selden 1876
So that Messrs. Mayo and Harvie we're declar
ed duly elected.
There no opposition to MIR. Andrew Ste
venson's reelection to Congressman the poll for
him stood, 296.
From the Norfolk Beacon.
Yesterday the election for Congress and the
State Legislature commenced That for Congress
in Princess Anne County, the first in order in this
District, was warmly contested between THOMAS
NEWTON, the old representative, and GEoRoE
LoyALL, the new candidate. MIR. Loyal address
sed the people in speech Of considerable length,
in which he reviewed the whole political course Of
Mr.. Newton, commenting upon IT with great seve-
rity. Mr.. Newton replied with much spirit, in de-
fence Of the policy BY which his political conduct
had been regulated, and the votes which he had
given as the Representative Of this district for the
last 26 years. The following is the result Of the
contest:
Thomas Newton, $40
George Loyal, 95
JAMES TnEzvANT, BuRwELL BAssrTr, and
WILLIAM M'CoY, have no opposition in their res
pective districts, as we perceive by return from
one county in each of them, and may therefore be
set down as reelected Representatives to Con-
gress.
The only other district, in this State, not here
tofore noticed, from which we have any return, is
the Winchester district, represented in the last
Congress by Mr.. POWELL. Mr.. P's reelection
has been warmly opposed by t~o gentlemen, Mr..
5. KERoHEvAL, and Mr.. X. ALLEN. The cleo
ton came on for the country of Frederick on Mon
day last, and continued three days. Each OF the
candidates addressed the People from the Hastings,
according to the good old custom Of this Common
wealth. in which candidates for the sufrages of the
People avow their sentiments on public topics,
defend their opinions, explain or justify their pub.
lie career, &c. On closing the polls, at the end
Of the third day, it was found that the votes stood,
For Alfred II. Powell $50
Samuel kercbeyal 81
The populous county Of Shenandoah, the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Allen has yet to vote.
On the result of the election in Frederick, the
Winchester Republican makes the following re-
marks, which nothing but regard for the feelings
OF the Editors Of the Richmond Enquirer prevents
our copying with unmixed pleasure:
Frederick Election. This election, which ma
ny circumstances contributed to make the most in
terestng witnessed for many years, is happily over,
and we may congratulate the county on the result
Frederick has done nobly. The voice of the peo-
pie has been heard, and principles have triumph
Cd. The opinions Of Washington, Jefferson, Mad
ion, and Monroe, on the great question OF the
powers Of the General Government in relation to
Internal Improvement, have in this election been
brought directly before the people, and have recev
- all overwhelming support. Every member elect
~ decided supporter Of the uniformly democratic
principles Of Virginia on this subjcct-from the
'Ne when she gave hex aesent 70 the making OF the
uhheriar! Road;