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Editorial
September 27, 1834
The Northern Star, And Constitutionalist
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The State Committee of the Constitutional Party transfers the subscription list of the short-lived Constitutionalist to the Northern Star in Warren, R.I., to continue advocating for a new constitution with fair representation, extended suffrage, improved judiciary, permanent public schools, mitigated penal system, and limited government powers. Dated Sept. 27, 1834. Signed by Nathan A. Brown, Thomas W. Dorr, Joseph K. Angell, John H. Weeden.
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THE CONSTITUTIONALIST.
WARREN, R. I. SEPT. 27, 1834.
TO THE PUBLIC.
The State Committee of the Constitutional Party have transferred the subscription list of the Constitutionalist, two numbers only of which have been published, to the editor and proprietor of the Northern Star, printed at Warren, with the understanding that his paper will be hereafter continued under both names.
This paper will advocate the establishment of a "Constitution," in the words of the first number of the Constitutionalist, "which shall secure a fair representation of the people, a reasonable extension of suffrage, a further improvement of our Judiciary," [such as to secure for us at least one independent court], "the permanency of Public Schools, some mitigation of the severity of our penal and coercive system, and a proper limitation of the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial departments of Government." Whenever a liberal Constitution proceeds from any Convention, or any party, whatever its name, the friends of the Constitutional cause stand ready to receive it; and their labors will be at an end. The Constitutionalist will be under the direction of the State Committee. For any thing which may appear under the distinct head of the Star, the publisher alone will be responsible. The Committee recommend this paper to the patronage and support of all the friends of a Constitution throughout the State.
In behalf of the State Committee,
NATHAN A. BROWN,
THOMAS W. DORR,
JOSEPH K. ANGELL,
JOHN H. WEEDEN.
WARREN, R. I. SEPT. 27, 1834.
TO THE PUBLIC.
The State Committee of the Constitutional Party have transferred the subscription list of the Constitutionalist, two numbers only of which have been published, to the editor and proprietor of the Northern Star, printed at Warren, with the understanding that his paper will be hereafter continued under both names.
This paper will advocate the establishment of a "Constitution," in the words of the first number of the Constitutionalist, "which shall secure a fair representation of the people, a reasonable extension of suffrage, a further improvement of our Judiciary," [such as to secure for us at least one independent court], "the permanency of Public Schools, some mitigation of the severity of our penal and coercive system, and a proper limitation of the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial departments of Government." Whenever a liberal Constitution proceeds from any Convention, or any party, whatever its name, the friends of the Constitutional cause stand ready to receive it; and their labors will be at an end. The Constitutionalist will be under the direction of the State Committee. For any thing which may appear under the distinct head of the Star, the publisher alone will be responsible. The Committee recommend this paper to the patronage and support of all the friends of a Constitution throughout the State.
In behalf of the State Committee,
NATHAN A. BROWN,
THOMAS W. DORR,
JOSEPH K. ANGELL,
JOHN H. WEEDEN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Suffrage
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Constitutional Reform
Suffrage Extension
Judiciary Improvement
Public Schools
Penal Reform
Rhode Island Constitution
Constitutional Party
What entities or persons were involved?
State Committee Of The Constitutional Party
Nathan A. Brown
Thomas W. Dorr
Joseph K. Angell
John H. Weeden
Northern Star
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocacy For Rhode Island Constitutional Reforms
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Establishing A Liberal Constitution
Key Figures
State Committee Of The Constitutional Party
Nathan A. Brown
Thomas W. Dorr
Joseph K. Angell
John H. Weeden
Northern Star
Key Arguments
Secure Fair Representation Of The People
Reasonable Extension Of Suffrage
Further Improvement Of Judiciary To Secure Independent Court
Permanency Of Public Schools
Mitigation Of Severity Of Penal And Coercive System
Proper Limitation Of Powers Of Legislative, Executive, And Judicial Departments
Ready To Accept Liberal Constitution From Any Source