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Domestic News November 24, 1829

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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The Georgia Legislature convened at Milledgeville on the 1st instant. Thomas Stocks was elected Senate President on the 5th ballot by a majority of one, with John I. Cuthbert as runner-up. Warren Jourdan became House Speaker and J. Dawson Clerk. On the 3rd, Governor Forsyth delivered his message, criticizing the Tariff and hoping for its modification.

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Georgia.—The Legislature of Georgia met at Milledgeville on the 1st inst. Thomas Stocks was chosen President of the Senate on the 5th balloting by a majority of one. John I. Cuthbert was the next highest candidate. The House elected Warren Jourdan, Speaker, and J. Dawson, Clerk. On the 3d, Gov. Forsyth sent his message to the Legislature. He alludes to the Tariff as follows:—

"The protest of Georgia against the Tariff was presented to the Senate of the U. S. at the last session of Congress, and is preserved among the archives of that assembly. As yet no attempt has been made to repeal or modify the obnoxious laws imposing duties upon imports for the benefit of manufacturers. An effort at the approaching session of Congress, to reconcile the impost system of the Union, to justice and the Constitution, is anxiously looked for. That it will be at least partially successful, is confidently believed—the more confidently, as the experiment made under the last obnoxious law has not answered the wishes of its advocates. Although deeply injurious to us of the South, it has as yet poured no golden showers into the lap of those for whose benefit it was specially intended."

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Georgia Legislature Milledgeville Senate President House Speaker Governor Forsyth Tariff Protest

What entities or persons were involved?

Thomas Stocks John I. Cuthbert Warren Jourdan J. Dawson Gov. Forsyth

Where did it happen?

Milledgeville, Georgia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Milledgeville, Georgia

Event Date

1st Inst.

Key Persons

Thomas Stocks John I. Cuthbert Warren Jourdan J. Dawson Gov. Forsyth

Outcome

thomas stocks elected president of the senate by majority of one on 5th ballot; warren jourdan elected speaker, j. dawson clerk; governor's message highlights georgia's tariff protest and hopes for modification.

Event Details

Legislature met at Milledgeville on the 1st inst. Senate elected Thomas Stocks President over John I. Cuthbert. House elected Warren Jourdan Speaker and J. Dawson Clerk. On the 3d, Gov. Forsyth's message discussed the Tariff, noting Georgia's protest, lack of repeal, anticipated congressional effort for justice, and failure to benefit manufacturers.

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