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April 15, 1871
Shepherdstown Register
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Judge E. B. Hall rules the act removing the county seat from the current location to Charlestown unconstitutional, restoring law and order.
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The County-Seat Question.
Law has at Last Triumphed—The Back of The Giraffe Broken.
It is with pleasure that we announce to the friends of law and order, that Judge E. B. Hall, has decided the unconstitutionality of the Act removing the County-Seat, from this place, to Charlestown.
This decision was anticipated by every reasonable man in the County, and as it is the duty of every good citizen to abide the decision of law and oppose all disorders, no matter how specious the pretext, we may hope for a better order of things in the future.
Law has at Last Triumphed—The Back of The Giraffe Broken.
It is with pleasure that we announce to the friends of law and order, that Judge E. B. Hall, has decided the unconstitutionality of the Act removing the County-Seat, from this place, to Charlestown.
This decision was anticipated by every reasonable man in the County, and as it is the duty of every good citizen to abide the decision of law and oppose all disorders, no matter how specious the pretext, we may hope for a better order of things in the future.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
County Seat
Unconstitutional Act
Judge Decision
Law And Order
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge E. B. Hall
Where did it happen?
This Place To Charlestown
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Key Persons
Judge E. B. Hall
Location
This Place To Charlestown
Story Details
Judge E. B. Hall decides the act removing the county seat to Charlestown is unconstitutional, anticipated by reasonable citizens, promoting adherence to law.