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Editorial
November 3, 1825
Martinsburgh Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial quotes former New Hampshire Governor Plumer criticizing the proliferation of justices of the peace, arguing that their excessive numbers degrade the office and should be limited by law, similar to other officials.
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Mr. Plumer, late Governor of New Hampshire, in some late writings makes the following observations, which are, we believe, in this country, too generally applicable:
"In New Hampshire, where sinecure offices are not tolerated, and where offices are created for the benefit of the public, and not for the incumbent, no more officers should be made than are necessary to perform the business of their office, and accommodate the wants of the people.—The number of justices of the peace, have recently become so numerous that it is scarcely a mark of distinction—Their numbers, and the character of too many of them, has degraded the office, and may bring it into contempt. I can see no reason why their number for a county should not be limited by law, as well as the number of judges, senators, and representatives."
"In New Hampshire, where sinecure offices are not tolerated, and where offices are created for the benefit of the public, and not for the incumbent, no more officers should be made than are necessary to perform the business of their office, and accommodate the wants of the people.—The number of justices of the peace, have recently become so numerous that it is scarcely a mark of distinction—Their numbers, and the character of too many of them, has degraded the office, and may bring it into contempt. I can see no reason why their number for a county should not be limited by law, as well as the number of judges, senators, and representatives."
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Justices Of The Peace
Government Offices
New Hampshire
Sinecures
Public Benefit
Office Limits
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Plumer
Governor Of New Hampshire
Justices Of The Peace
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Limiting The Number Of Justices Of The Peace
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Excessive Appointments
Key Figures
Mr. Plumer
Governor Of New Hampshire
Justices Of The Peace
Key Arguments
Sinecure Offices Not Tolerated In New Hampshire
Offices Created For Public Benefit, Not Incumbents
No More Officers Than Necessary To Perform Duties
Excessive Justices Of The Peace Degrade The Office
Number Of Justices Should Be Limited By Law Like Judges, Senators, Representatives