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August 20, 1857
White Cloud Kansas Chief
White Cloud, Doniphan County, Kansas
What is this article about?
On July 9, 1857, Governor Bashford appointed H. Nolan, a Black resident of Madison, Wisconsin, as notary public, but Secretary of State Col. Jones refused to file the bond, deeming it unconstitutional.
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A Negro Appointed to Office in Wisconsin—Secretary of State Refuses to File the Bond.
On the 9th day of July, 1857, a commission as a notary public, was issued by Governor Bashford, to H. Nolan, a person of nut brown complexion and negro extraction, who has resided in this city for many years as barber, ice cream saloon keeper, and leader of a cotillion band. He also invented the "capitaluvium," and "tricopherous," two varieties of "dog waters" in general use and circulation for the hair.
The commission is issued with all the proper formalities, and the bond required by law is signed by Wm. H. Nolan, and by Wm. B. Jarvis as bondsman. But the Secretary of State, Col. Jones refuses to file the bond, and on it we find the following endorsement.
"This appointment is in violation of the Constitution and therefore void."
Madison Argus.
On the 9th day of July, 1857, a commission as a notary public, was issued by Governor Bashford, to H. Nolan, a person of nut brown complexion and negro extraction, who has resided in this city for many years as barber, ice cream saloon keeper, and leader of a cotillion band. He also invented the "capitaluvium," and "tricopherous," two varieties of "dog waters" in general use and circulation for the hair.
The commission is issued with all the proper formalities, and the bond required by law is signed by Wm. H. Nolan, and by Wm. B. Jarvis as bondsman. But the Secretary of State, Col. Jones refuses to file the bond, and on it we find the following endorsement.
"This appointment is in violation of the Constitution and therefore void."
Madison Argus.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Negro Appointment
Notary Public
Secretary Refuses Bond
Wisconsin Constitution
What entities or persons were involved?
H. Nolan
Governor Bashford
Col. Jones
Wm. H. Nolan
Wm. B. Jarvis
Where did it happen?
Wisconsin
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Wisconsin
Event Date
9th Day Of July, 1857
Key Persons
H. Nolan
Governor Bashford
Col. Jones
Wm. H. Nolan
Wm. B. Jarvis
Outcome
the secretary of state refused to file the bond, endorsing it as in violation of the constitution and therefore void.
Event Details
A commission as notary public was issued to H. Nolan by Governor Bashford. The bond was signed by Wm. H. Nolan and Wm. B. Jarvis, but Col. Jones, Secretary of State, refused to file it.