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March 4, 1867
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
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The Richmond Dispatch editorial praises President Johnson's veto of the Stevens-Sherman-Shellabarger bill as a constitutional stand against Southern oppression, laments Congress's override, and urges Southern unity amid impending enforcement.
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Richmond Dispatch
MONDAY..............MARCH 4, 1867.
The Veto Message
We publish this morning the very able message of President Johnson vetoing the Stevens-Sherman-Shellabarger bill. It is a document that will endure--one of the main points in the history of these times. Mr. Johnson, in his message, is true to the Constitution--to the theory of our Government as understood by its framers--and loyal to Justice and Humanity.
less and impenetrable Congress-bent men," discharged upon the present relent.
-But the message is a mere "brutum fulmen" upon the measures for the humiliation and oppression of the South, and thwarting the President. It was speedily rendered of no force by the overwhelming voice of the Congress-now, indeed, the Government.
We see no reason to doubt that the obnoxious law will be faithfully enforced. and there is no tribunal to which we can look with the slightest hope of protection from a measure that overrides the Constitution and sets aside all law. Let us so regard the " situation," and endeavor,by union, harmony, deliberation, and foresight, to protect the community as far as we can from the evils which hover darkly over the future of our oppressed State.
MONDAY..............MARCH 4, 1867.
The Veto Message
We publish this morning the very able message of President Johnson vetoing the Stevens-Sherman-Shellabarger bill. It is a document that will endure--one of the main points in the history of these times. Mr. Johnson, in his message, is true to the Constitution--to the theory of our Government as understood by its framers--and loyal to Justice and Humanity.
less and impenetrable Congress-bent men," discharged upon the present relent.
-But the message is a mere "brutum fulmen" upon the measures for the humiliation and oppression of the South, and thwarting the President. It was speedily rendered of no force by the overwhelming voice of the Congress-now, indeed, the Government.
We see no reason to doubt that the obnoxious law will be faithfully enforced. and there is no tribunal to which we can look with the slightest hope of protection from a measure that overrides the Constitution and sets aside all law. Let us so regard the " situation," and endeavor,by union, harmony, deliberation, and foresight, to protect the community as far as we can from the evils which hover darkly over the future of our oppressed State.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Veto Message
President Johnson
Stevens Sherman Shellabarger Bill
Southern Oppression
Constitution
What entities or persons were involved?
President Johnson
Stevens
Sherman
Shellabarger
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Story Details
Key Persons
President Johnson
Stevens
Sherman
Shellabarger
Location
Richmond
Event Date
March 4, 1867
Story Details
Editorial praises Johnson's veto message as true to Constitution and humanity, criticizes Congress for overriding it and oppressing the South, calls for unity to face enforcement.