When was it published?

February 17, 1832 in Rhode Island American And Gazette

Domestic News February 17, 1832

Rhode Island American And Gazette

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Rhode Island Legislature, Minority Report, Masonry Investigation, U S Bank, Congress

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Rhode Island Legislature published majority report on masonry investigation but refused minority report, criticized as unprecedented disgrace. Contrasted with Congress ordering 5000 copies of both pro- and anti-U.S. Bank reports by Mr. M'Duffie and Mr. Alexander.

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Minority Reports.—In a recent occurrence in the Rhode Island Legislature, two reports were presented on the subject of the investigation into masonry. The report by the majority was ordered to be published, but the House refused to have the minority published. Such an instance is unparalleled in legislation, and will stand a record of disgrace to the majority of the Rhode Island Legislature, as long as their records last.

Let them look to Congress for an example on a like occasion. Mr. M'Duffie presented the other day a report in favor of the U. S. Bank. Mr. Alexander presented a minority report against the Bank. Did the House, because they are in favor of the U. S. Bank, treat the minority report with contempt? No: they ordered 5000 copies of it to be published and accompany the 5000 copies of the other report.—Boston Advocate.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Rhode Island Legislature Minority Report Masonry Investigation U S Bank Congress

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. M'duffie Mr. Alexander

Where did it happen?

Rhode Island

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Rhode Island

Event Date

Recent Occurrence

Key Persons

Mr. M'duffie Mr. Alexander

Outcome

house refused to publish minority report; ordered publication of majority report; congress published 5000 copies of both reports

Event Details

Two reports presented in Rhode Island Legislature on investigation into masonry; majority report published, minority refused, criticized as unparalleled disgrace. Congress example: Mr. M'Duffie pro-U.S. Bank report, Mr. Alexander minority against; both published with 5000 copies.