The Wilmington Gazette Aug. 14, 1800 August 14, 1800 Return of the Election for a member of Congress from Wilmington District. FOR W. H. HILL FOR JAMES GILLESPIE Sampson - 406 53 Duplin - 201 431 New Hanover - 346 245 Bladen - 321 165 Onslow - 332 87 Brunswick - 285 27 _______ _______ 1891 1008 MAJORITY - 883