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January 21, 1842
The Liberator
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
In the Ohio Legislature, anti-slavery petitions gain protection as a proposed gag rule is defeated 55-9, allowing them to be received and tabled without debate. Further pro-slavery motions fail, and member McNulty receives leave to attend an ongoing Abolition Convention.
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Another Triumph.
Heretofore, the anti-slavery petitions to the Legislature of Ohio have been treated by that body in the most contemptuous manner; but the tide has turned, and the spirit of liberty is once more in the ascendant—at least so far as to secure the right of petition. Among the select rules, reported by the Committee for the government of the House of Representatives, was one, directing that all petitions relating to slavery or the disabilities of the colored people in Ohio, should be received without debate, and laid on the table, without being read or printed! A motion to amend the report, by striking out this rule, was carried by a vote of 55 to 9. Various attempts were made to enforce a gag law, but they were all defeated. One of the pro-slavery dough-faces, named McNulty, contemptuously moved that the Legislature adjourn to attend the Abolition Convention now in session. This was not agreed to; but, on motion, leave of absence was granted to Mr. McNulty to attend said Convention!
Heretofore, the anti-slavery petitions to the Legislature of Ohio have been treated by that body in the most contemptuous manner; but the tide has turned, and the spirit of liberty is once more in the ascendant—at least so far as to secure the right of petition. Among the select rules, reported by the Committee for the government of the House of Representatives, was one, directing that all petitions relating to slavery or the disabilities of the colored people in Ohio, should be received without debate, and laid on the table, without being read or printed! A motion to amend the report, by striking out this rule, was carried by a vote of 55 to 9. Various attempts were made to enforce a gag law, but they were all defeated. One of the pro-slavery dough-faces, named McNulty, contemptuously moved that the Legislature adjourn to attend the Abolition Convention now in session. This was not agreed to; but, on motion, leave of absence was granted to Mr. McNulty to attend said Convention!
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Anti Slavery Petitions
Ohio Legislature
Gag Rule
Right Of Petition
Abolition Convention
Mcnulty
What entities or persons were involved?
Mcnulty
Where did it happen?
Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Mcnulty
Location
Ohio
Story Details
The Ohio House defeats a gag rule on anti-slavery petitions 55-9, securing petition rights. Pro-slavery efforts fail, and McNulty gets leave for the Abolition Convention.