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THE STATESMAN / EXTRA. / ELECTION RETURNS. / GREAT AND GLORIOUS DEMOCRAT- / IC-CONSERVATIVE VICTORY IN / THE SECOND CONGRESSION- / AL DISTRICT. / HON. C. J. FAULKNER! / ELECTED. / [followed by 27 lines announcing the "first Democratic representative of the second district, since the creation of West Virginia," and giving vote totals for Faulkner and his opponent, Alexander Boteler, in the various counties in the district Title: THE STATESMAN / EXTRA. / ELECTION RETURNS. / GREAT AND GLORIOUS DEMOCRAT- / IC-CONSERVATIVE VICTORY IN / THE SECOND CONGRESSION- / AL DISTRICT. / HON. C. J. FAULKNER! / ELECTED. / [followed by 27 lines announcing the "first Democratic representative of the second district, since the creation of West Virginia," and giving vote totals for Faulkner and his opponent, Alexander Boteler, in the various counties in the district Publication: [Martinsburg, WV]: The Statesman, [1874] Description: Slip broadside, 11 ¾ x 4 7/8 inches, employing several sizes and styles of type. Faulkner (1806-1884) served in the U.S. House, 1851-1859 and 1875-1877, as Minister to France, 1860-1861, and on Stonewall Jackson's staff during the Civil War; Boteler (1815-1892) served in the U.S. House, 1859-1861, but lost several ante-bellum elections to Faulkner, in addition to this one in 1874. The Martinsburg Statesman began publication in 1869. OCLC locates one copy (Virginia Historical Society). Very good. Seller ID: 67693 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.