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April 5, 1844
Vermont Watchman And State Journal
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Rhode Island Governor calls special legislative session to address congressional assault on state rights. Legislature adopts remonstrance against Congress questioning state constitution and resolutions condemning Dorr ite members for violating oaths.
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Rhode Island. The Governor has called a special session of the Legislature, to consider the assault upon the rights of that State made by Congress. State Rights used to be of some consequence among old fashioned democrats; and herein is seen a contrast between Democracy and Locofocracy.
The Legislature has adopted a strong remonstrance against the right of Congress to question the lawfulness of the Constitution of the State, or in any mode to stir up insubordination or insurrection. Resolutions, condemning sundry Dorr ite members of the House for violating their oaths to support the Constitution, were also adopted. Suppose Congress should undertake to override the Constitution of Vermont: would our people suffer it without a struggle?
The Legislature has adopted a strong remonstrance against the right of Congress to question the lawfulness of the Constitution of the State, or in any mode to stir up insubordination or insurrection. Resolutions, condemning sundry Dorr ite members of the House for violating their oaths to support the Constitution, were also adopted. Suppose Congress should undertake to override the Constitution of Vermont: would our people suffer it without a struggle?
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Rhode Island Legislature
State Rights
Congress Assault
Dorr Ite
Remonstrance
Resolutions
Where did it happen?
Rhode Island
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Rhode Island
Outcome
legislature adopted remonstrance and resolutions condemning dorr ite members.
Event Details
Governor called special session of Legislature to consider assault by Congress on state rights. Legislature adopted remonstrance against Congress questioning state constitution or stirring insubordination. Resolutions condemned Dorr ite members for violating oaths.