A new history of the United StatesThe greater republic, embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year .. . untry consented to be a candidate; but he was growingfeeble, and had already sacrificed so much for his country, that his yeaniing forthe quiet, restful life at Mount Vernon could not be denied him. So he retired,and, less than three years later, jiassed from earth. THE FIRST STOiniY ELECTION. What may be looked upon as the first stormy election of a President tookplace in 1800. When the electoral votes
A new history of the United StatesThe greater republic, embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year .. . untry consented to be a candidate; but he was growingfeeble, and had already sacrificed so much for his country, that his yeaniing forthe quiet, restful life at Mount Vernon could not be denied him. So he retired,and, less than three years later, jiassed from earth. THE FIRST STOiniY ELECTION. What may be looked upon as the first stormy election of a President tookplace in 1800. When the electoral votes came to be counted, they were foundto be distributed as follows: Thonuis Jefierson, 73; Aaron Burr, 73; John THE FIRST STORMY ELECTION. 241 Adams, Q5 ; Charles C. Pinckiiey, 64 ; John Jay, 1. Jefiersou and Burr beingtied, the election was thrown into the House of Kepresentatives, where the con-test became a memorable one. The House met on the lltli of February, 1801,to decide the question. On the first ballot, Jefferson had eight States and Burrsix, while Maryland and Vermont were equally divided. Here was anothertie. Meanwhile, one of the most terrific snowstorms ever known swept over. A TYPICAL VIRGINIA CO0KT-HOUSE. Washington. Mr. Nicholson, of Maryland, was seriously ill in bed, and yet, ifhe did not vote, his State would be given to Burr, who would be elected Presi-dent. Nicholson showed that he had the courage of his convictions by allow-ing himself to be bundled up and carried through the blizzard to one of thecommittee rooms, where his wife stayed by his side day and night. On eachballot the box was brought to his bedside, and he did not miss one. The Houseremained in continuous session until thirty-five ballots had been cast withoutany change. It was clear by that time that Burr could not be elected, for the columnsof Jefferson were as immovable as a stone wall. The break, when it came, must 16 242 FA3I0m PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS PREVIOUS TO mo. be ill the ranks of Burr
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