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Editorial
October 11, 1803
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
This editorial defends the Jefferson administration's repeal of the 1801 Judiciary Act passed by the Adams administration, which created 16 unnecessary judgeships. It argues that Jefferson restored the effective 1789 Washington judiciary system, saving $32,000 annually, and refutes accusations of destroying the judiciary.
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THE JUDICIARY.
In 1789 the Washingtonian administration
formed the Judicial System, of the United
States, which experience proved to be good
and sufficient.
In 1801, the Adams, administration, at
the very close of its career, passed a law altering the Washington judiciary system of
1789, and creating sixteen new and unnecessary judges, with salaries, of 2000 dollars a
year each.
When Mr. Jefferson came into office, among other reforms, the new judiciary
law of Adams was repealed, and the system
of Washington restored-consequently the
sixteen new and useless judgeships were abolished, and their 32,000 dollars a year
salaries saved to the country.
This is a true state of this plain case.--
Yet the Jefferson administration, which only
restored the Washington judiciary system, is
accused of destroying the Judiciary !-- With
what truth, let the candid judge.
In 1789 the Washingtonian administration
formed the Judicial System, of the United
States, which experience proved to be good
and sufficient.
In 1801, the Adams, administration, at
the very close of its career, passed a law altering the Washington judiciary system of
1789, and creating sixteen new and unnecessary judges, with salaries, of 2000 dollars a
year each.
When Mr. Jefferson came into office, among other reforms, the new judiciary
law of Adams was repealed, and the system
of Washington restored-consequently the
sixteen new and useless judgeships were abolished, and their 32,000 dollars a year
salaries saved to the country.
This is a true state of this plain case.--
Yet the Jefferson administration, which only
restored the Washington judiciary system, is
accused of destroying the Judiciary !-- With
what truth, let the candid judge.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Reform
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Judiciary System
Adams Judiciary Act
Jefferson Repeal
Washington Judiciary
Judgeships Abolition
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington Administration
Adams Administration
Jefferson Administration
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Jefferson's Judiciary Repeal
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Jefferson, Critical Of Adams
Key Figures
Washington Administration
Adams Administration
Jefferson Administration
Key Arguments
Washington's 1789 Judiciary System Was Good And Sufficient
Adams' 1801 Act Created 16 Unnecessary Judges Costing $32,000 Yearly
Jefferson Repealed Adams' Act And Restored Washington's System
Repeal Saved Money And Was A Necessary Reform
Accusations Against Jefferson For Destroying Judiciary Are Unfounded