When was it published?

April 1, 1836 in The Arkansas Advocate

Domestic News April 1, 1836

The Arkansas Advocate

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Arkansas Admission, Senate Vote, Judge White, Van Buren, Michigan Linkage

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas

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What is this article about?

Senate attempt to delay Arkansas's admission to the Union by linking it with Michigan; Judge White voted against it, earning Arkansas's gratitude but Gazette's criticism; questions Van Buren's likely vote based on past record.

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It will be seen by reference to the Congressional proceedings in this day's paper, that an attempt was made in the Senate to retard the admission of Arkansas into the Union, by shackling her with Michigan. It will also be seen that Judge White voted against this unjust procedure. For this he deserves the gratitude of the people of Arkansas—and has already received the maledictions of the Gazette. The people judge between them. Had there been a tie on this question, on what side would Van Buren have been found voting? Let the record of his past votes, in this day's paper, furnish an answer.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Arkansas Admission Senate Vote Judge White Van Buren Michigan Linkage

What entities or persons were involved?

Judge White Van Buren

Where did it happen?

Arkansas

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Arkansas

Key Persons

Judge White Van Buren

Outcome

attempt to retard admission by shackling with michigan; judge white voted against; received gratitude of arkansas people and maledictions of gazette.

Event Details

An attempt was made in the Senate to retard the admission of Arkansas into the Union by shackling her with Michigan. Judge White voted against this unjust procedure. The people of Arkansas judge between him and the Gazette. Question raised on Van Buren's likely vote in case of tie, based on his past votes.