Of four candidates Gallatin led the poll.

Judge Brackenridge was next in order.
No better proof is needed of the firm hold Gallatin had in the esteem and affection of the people.

No doubt, either, that they understood his principles, and relied upon his sincere attachment to the country he had made his home.
When he appeared to take his seat in the Assembly he found that his election was contested.

A petition was presented from thirty-four persons calling themselves peaceable citizens of Washington County, which stated that their votes had not been cast, because of the disturbed condition of the country, and requested the Assembly to declare the district to have been in a state of insurrection at the time of the election, and to vacate the same.

Mr.Gallatin knew the person who procured the signatures, and also that the business originated in the army.