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February 8, 1859
Daily National Democrat
Marysville, Yuba County, California
What is this article about?
James H. Hardy appointed District Judge of new legislative district by Gov. Weller, amid claims he lobbied the bill and questions over constitutional validity since the office was never previously filled.
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James H. Hardy has been appointed District Judge of the new District recently created by the Legislature. It is said that Mr. Hardy lobbied the bill through. Gov. Weller, who denounced lobbying in his last message, appointed him. The question is now raised whether Mr. Hardy is legally the Judge of that District, inasmuch as the Constitution only gives the Governor power to appoint "when any office shall, from any cause, become vacant." An office cannot become vacant, unless it has once been filled. This would seem to be good logic. Well. it is all the work of Lecomptonism, and Lecomptonism is all right of course.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
James H Hardy
District Judge
Governor Weller
Lobbying
Lecomptonism
Constitutional Question
What entities or persons were involved?
James H. Hardy
Gov. Weller
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
James H. Hardy
Gov. Weller
Outcome
appointment made, but legality questioned due to constitutional provisions on vacancies.
Event Details
James H. Hardy appointed District Judge of new district created by Legislature; accused of lobbying the bill; Gov. Weller, despite denouncing lobbying, made the appointment; constitutional debate on whether new office can be filled without prior vacancy.