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October 30, 1873
Yorkville Enquirer
York, York County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
A South Carolina case challenging the constitutionality of the Enforcement Act, argued last winter by Reverdy Johnson before the US Supreme Court in Washington, was set for decision but abated due to the President's pardon of the defendant amid extenuating circumstances. Johnson hoped for a ruling in his favor, supported by the Chief Justice.
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Before the United States Supreme Court now in session at Washington, a case involving the constitutionality of the Enforcement Act, from South Carolina, argued last winter, by Reverdy Johnson, against the constitutionality of the Act, was on the docket for decision; but the pardon of the party by the President, on account of extenuating circumstances in the case, concluded the case by abatement. Mr. Johnson was quite anxious that the case should be decided last year, and was hopeful of a decision sustaining his position, relying somewhat upon its sanction by the then Chief Justice.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Supreme Court
Enforcement Act
Constitutionality
Presidential Pardon
Reverdy Johnson
What entities or persons were involved?
Reverdy Johnson
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Reverdy Johnson
Location
Washington
Event Date
Last Winter
Story Details
Case on constitutionality of Enforcement Act argued by Reverdy Johnson; pardoned by President, abating the case; Johnson hoped for favorable decision.