53rd Delaware General Assembly
The 53rd 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 of October and terms began on the first Tuesday in January. It met in Dover, Delaware, convening January 6, 1829, two weeks before the beginning of the third year of the administration of Governor Charles Polk, Jr.
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| 53rd General Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1829 – January 5, 1830 | |
| Preceded by | 52nd Assembly |
| Succeeded by | 54th Assembly |
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 Federalist majority.
Leadership
Senate
- Presley Spruance, Jr., Kent County
House of Representatives
- William W. Morris, Kent County
- John Raymond, Kent County
Members
Senate
Senators were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.
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House of Representative
Representatives were elected by the public for a one-year term.
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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