When was it published?

November 11, 1829 in The Hillsborough Recorder

Domestic News November 11, 1829

The Hillsborough Recorder

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Louisiana Governor, Succession Crisis, Constitutional Qualifications, Senate President, Beauvais, New Orleans Excitement

Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina

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Following the death of Louisiana's governor, the state government faces a peculiar situation. The senate president, Mr. Beauvais, lacks the required qualifications (real estate worth $5000, age 30, 5 years residency) to serve as interim governor, sparking excitement in New Orleans and debate over his tenure.

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The government of Louisiana (says the Savannah Republican) was very peculiarly situated in consequence of the death of the late governor. Much excitement prevails at New Orleans. The constitution of the state requires that the governor be possessed of real estate to the value of $5000, to be 30 years of age, and to have been a resident of the state 5 years previous to his election: it also declares, in case of the death or removal of the governor, the president of the senate shall be governor until another be duly qualified. The present president of the senate (Mr. Beauvais) possesses real estate to the value of $1000—is but 29 years of age, and has resided in the state but 4 years. The governor is elected for 4 years: the president of the senate for 1 year only. The question appears to be, if the present president of the senate holds the office of governor for the unexpired term, which is three years, or if he should be re-elected president of the senate, how can he act as governor when he does not possess the constitutional qualifications?

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Louisiana Governor Succession Crisis Constitutional Qualifications Senate President Beauvais New Orleans Excitement

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Beauvais

Where did it happen?

Louisiana

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Primary Location

Louisiana

Key Persons

Mr. Beauvais

Outcome

debate over whether mr. beauvais can serve as governor despite lacking qualifications; unexpired term of three years remains.

Event Details

The government of Louisiana is peculiarly situated due to the death of the late governor, causing much excitement at New Orleans. The state constitution requires the governor to have real estate worth $5000, be 30 years old, and resident for 5 years prior to election. Upon the governor's death, the senate president acts as governor until a new one is qualified. Mr. Beauvais, the current senate president, has only $1000 in real estate, is 29, and has resided 4 years. The governor serves 4 years, senate president 1 year. Question arises if he holds the office for the remaining three years or if re-elected, how he can act without qualifications.