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Editorial
October 20, 1843
Vermont Watchman And State Journal
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Editorial questions and affirms Gov. Paine's status as governor upon receiving a Senate message, citing his oath and a Supreme Court opinion that governors serve until a successor is appointed. Notes appointment of J. Wingate Thornton as Vermont commissioner.
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WAS THERE A GOVERNOR?
It will be observed by the proceedings of Thursday that a message was sent by the Senate to Gov. Paine, and thereupon we understand some have queried whether he was then Governor.—We can hardly doubt that he was Governor at least for one year from the time he took the oath of office, and the highest judicial authority has given the opinion that the Governor holds his office until a successor is appointed. We will endeavor to give the opinion of the Supreme Court on this question, which we believe has never been published.
J. Wingate Thornton, Esq. of Boston, has been appointed Commissioner to take depositions and acknowledgments of deeds, &c. for Vermont.
It will be observed by the proceedings of Thursday that a message was sent by the Senate to Gov. Paine, and thereupon we understand some have queried whether he was then Governor.—We can hardly doubt that he was Governor at least for one year from the time he took the oath of office, and the highest judicial authority has given the opinion that the Governor holds his office until a successor is appointed. We will endeavor to give the opinion of the Supreme Court on this question, which we believe has never been published.
J. Wingate Thornton, Esq. of Boston, has been appointed Commissioner to take depositions and acknowledgments of deeds, &c. for Vermont.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Governor Term
Supreme Court Opinion
Vermont Commissioner
Oath Of Office
Judicial Authority
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Paine
Senate
Supreme Court
J. Wingate Thornton
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Validity Of Governor Paine's Term In Office
Stance / Tone
Affirmative Explanation
Key Figures
Gov. Paine
Senate
Supreme Court
J. Wingate Thornton
Key Arguments
Message Sent By Senate To Gov. Paine On Thursday
Doubts Raised About Whether He Was Governor At That Time
He Was Governor For At Least One Year From Oath Of Office
Highest Judicial Authority Opines Governor Holds Office Until Successor Appointed
Supreme Court Opinion On This Question To Be Published