70th Delaware General Assembly
| Governor William Burton | |
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| 70th General Assembly | |
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In office January 4, 1859 – January 1, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | 69th Assembly |
| Succeeded by | 71st Assembly |
The 70th Delaware General Assembly was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government, consisting of the Delaware Senate and the Delaware House of Representatives. Elections were held the first Tuesday after November 1st and terms began on the first Tuesday in January. It met in Dover, Delaware, convening January 4, 1859, two weeks before the beginning of the first and second year of the administration of Governor William Burton.
The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three senators and seven representatives for each of the three counties. Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates. Both chambers had a Democratic majority.
Leadership
Senate
- Manlove Carlisle, Sussex County
House of Representatives
- John W.F. Jackson, Kent County
Members
Senate
Senators were elected by the public for a four-year term, some elected each two year.
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House of Representative
Representatives were elected by the public for a term, every two years.
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References
- Martin, Roger A. (1995). Memoirs of the Senate. Newark, Delaware: Roger A. Martin.
Places with more information
- Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965