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The Potter Journal
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania
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On the 27th ult., Rep. Lovejoy of Illinois sought leave in the U.S. House to introduce a preamble and resolution alleging mistreatment of citizens across states and proposing a committee to investigate constitutional protections.
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Whereas, It is alleged, by responsible parties, that the citizens of some of the States going into other States on business, such as the collection of debts, teaching schools and other lawful business, have been personally treated with indignity and violence, being incarcerated in prison or driven from their property for certain sentiments they held, and without any allegation as to the crime they had committed;
And, whereas, An alleged practice similar to the European passport system is springing up, therefore be it
Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to inquire into the above recited fact, and whether any further legislation is necessary to give effect to the said provisions of the Constitution, and that the said committee be empowered to send for persons and papers.
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Washington
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27th Ult.
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Mr. Lovejoy asked for leave to introduce a preamble reciting citizens' rights under the Constitution and alleging indignity and violence against citizens traveling between states for business, including incarceration or expulsion for sentiments held without crime. It notes a passport-like system emerging and resolves to appoint a five-member committee to inquire into these facts, assess need for further legislation, and empower it to summon persons and papers.