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Domestic News December 6, 1802

Jenks' Portland Gazette. Maine Advertiser

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

What is this article about?

A convention in the Ohio Territory formed a constitution to establish state sovereignty, adding Ohio as a new state to the Union, presented as a hint to Maine's people.

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A hint for the People of Maine.
STATE OF OHIO.

In conformity to an Act of Congress passed at the last session, a Convention has been held in the Eastern division of the Territory North West of the Ohio, for the purpose of forming a Constitution, and adopting the regulations, required by law, in taking upon themselves, the sovereignty of a State government.

A resolution was passed to this effect: and the Constitution ordered to be prepared for the signature of the Convention. - Another State is thus added to the Union.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Ohio Convention State Constitution Union Addition

Where did it happen?

Eastern Division Of The Territory North West Of The Ohio

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Eastern Division Of The Territory North West Of The Ohio

Outcome

another state is thus added to the union.

Event Details

In conformity to an Act of Congress passed at the last session, a Convention has been held for the purpose of forming a Constitution, and adopting the regulations, required by law, in taking upon themselves, the sovereignty of a State government. A resolution was passed to this effect: and the Constitution ordered to be prepared for the signature of the Convention.

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