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March 24, 1787
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Boston report from a New-York paper claims Vermont's legislature recently repealed a law authorizing the governor to extradite offenders from other states, seen as protecting fugitives including Shays' adherents.
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BOSTON, March 16.
It is asserted as a fact (says a New-York paper of the 7th instant) that the legislature of Vermont have lately repealed the law passed a few years ago, which authorised their Governor to deliver up any offenders from other states on proper application.
The complexion of this business appears very unfavourable to government; as, by the repealing of this law, they sanction all villains who may fly to them for protection. Even Shays and his adherents, if they escape, may reside under that government without molestation.
It is asserted as a fact (says a New-York paper of the 7th instant) that the legislature of Vermont have lately repealed the law passed a few years ago, which authorised their Governor to deliver up any offenders from other states on proper application.
The complexion of this business appears very unfavourable to government; as, by the repealing of this law, they sanction all villains who may fly to them for protection. Even Shays and his adherents, if they escape, may reside under that government without molestation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Vermont Legislature
Law Repeal
Extradition
Shays Adherents
Fugitives
What entities or persons were involved?
Shays
Where did it happen?
Vermont
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Vermont
Event Date
Lately
Key Persons
Shays
Outcome
repeal of extradition law, allowing fugitives to reside without molestation
Event Details
The legislature of Vermont repealed a law passed a few years ago that authorised their Governor to deliver up offenders from other states on proper application. This is viewed unfavourably as it sanctions villains fleeing for protection, including Shays and his adherents if they escape.