Home school of American history; embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year .. . consented to be a candidate; but he was growingfeeble, and had already sacrificed so much for his country, that his yearning forthe quiet, restful life at Mount Vernon could not be denied him. So he retired,and, less than three years later, j^assed from earth. THE FIRST STOKMY ELECTION. What may be looked upon as the first stormy election of a President tootplace in 1800. When the electoral votes came to be counted, they were
Home school of American history; embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year .. . consented to be a candidate; but he was growingfeeble, and had already sacrificed so much for his country, that his yearning forthe quiet, restful life at Mount Vernon could not be denied him. So he retired,and, less than three years later, j^assed from earth. THE FIRST STOKMY ELECTION. What may be looked upon as the first stormy election of a President tootplace in 1800. When the electoral votes came to be counted, they were foundto be distributed as follows: Thomas Jefferson, 73; Aaron Burr, 73; John THE FIRST STORMY ELECTION. 241 Adams, Qb ; Charles C. Piiickuey, 64 ; John Jay, 1. Jeffersou and Burr beingtied, tiie election was thrown into the House of Kejsresentatives, where the con-test became a memorable one. The House met on the 11th of February, 1801,to decide the question. On the first ballot, Jefterson had eight States and Uurrsix, while ^Maryland and Vermont were equally divided. Here was anothertie. Meanwhile, one of the most terrific snowstorms ever known swept over ^r^-^. Washington. Mr. Nicholson, of Maryland, w^as 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 FAMOUS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS PREVIOUS TO ISW- be ill the ranks of Burr. On the thirty-sixth ballot, the Federalists of Mary
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