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February 3, 1814
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Hon. Mr. Otis moved a resolution affirming the duty to aid Vermont Governor Chittenden and other states in defending constitutional rights, which was tabled.
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BOSTON. Jan. 15.
GOV. CHITTENDEN.
Yesterday in the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mr. Otis, after a short introduction, moved a resolution, expressive of the duty of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to aid the Governor of Vermont and the People of that State or any other State, with their whole power, in enabling them to support their Constitutional Rights, whenever the same shall be in danger, from whatever quarter; and that it will be the duty of the Legislature, whenever requested by the Legislature of Vermont or other State, upon due evidence of such infringement to make provision by law for their effectual support which was ordered to lie on the table.
GOV. CHITTENDEN.
Yesterday in the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mr. Otis, after a short introduction, moved a resolution, expressive of the duty of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to aid the Governor of Vermont and the People of that State or any other State, with their whole power, in enabling them to support their Constitutional Rights, whenever the same shall be in danger, from whatever quarter; and that it will be the duty of the Legislature, whenever requested by the Legislature of Vermont or other State, upon due evidence of such infringement to make provision by law for their effectual support which was ordered to lie on the table.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Massachusetts Legislature
Vermont Support
Constitutional Rights
Resolution
Otis Motion
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. Mr. Otis
Gov. Chittenden
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Yesterday (Jan. 14, Relative To Report Date Jan. 15)
Key Persons
Hon. Mr. Otis
Gov. Chittenden
Outcome
resolution ordered to lie on the table
Event Details
Hon. Mr. Otis moved a resolution in the House of Representatives expressing Massachusetts' duty to aid Vermont's Governor and people, or any other state, in supporting constitutional rights when endangered, and to provide legal support upon request and evidence of infringement.