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Editorial
March 5, 1867
The Western Democrat
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A member from Chatham County sought to record a late vote in favor of the Howard Amendment in the House of Commons, after its rejection months earlier, but was denied. The editorial mocks the regret, noting a worse measure was adopted by Congress.
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RATHER LATE.
In the House of Commons, last week, one of the members from Chatham county, asked permission to record his vote in favor of the Howard Amendment. This was decidedly amusing when it is remembered that the Legislature voted on and rejected the amendment two or three months ago. Objection being made, permission was not granted. The gentleman ought to have formed his good resolution earlier. We guess there are many others who are sorry they did not favor the Amendment before a worse measure was adopted by Congress.
It is too late to pray after the Devil comes.
In the House of Commons, last week, one of the members from Chatham county, asked permission to record his vote in favor of the Howard Amendment. This was decidedly amusing when it is remembered that the Legislature voted on and rejected the amendment two or three months ago. Objection being made, permission was not granted. The gentleman ought to have formed his good resolution earlier. We guess there are many others who are sorry they did not favor the Amendment before a worse measure was adopted by Congress.
It is too late to pray after the Devil comes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Howard Amendment
Late Vote
Chatham County
House Of Commons
Congress Measure
Political Regret
What entities or persons were involved?
Chatham County Member
House Of Commons
Howard Amendment
Congress
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Late Vote On Howard Amendment
Stance / Tone
Mocking Political Regret
Key Figures
Chatham County Member
House Of Commons
Howard Amendment
Congress
Key Arguments
Permission To Record Late Vote Denied
Amendment Rejected Two Or Three Months Ago
Regret After Congress Adopted Worse Measure
Too Late To Change After Decision