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Domestic News
January 25, 1831
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter writers emphasize the importance of Judge Peck's impeachment trial, stemming from his imprisonment of Irish barrister Mr. Lawless for contempt. The writer believes both were at fault and criticizes Lawless for seeking congressional redress.
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Judge Peck.—The letter writers from Washington attach considerable importance to the impeachment and trial of Judge Peck. The whole case grows out of a controversy between the Judge and Mr. Lawless, an Irish Barrister whom the Judge imprisoned for contempt. So far as I am possessed of the cause, I cannot but think that the Lawyer and the Judge were both in the wrong. One thing is very certain: the gentleman from Erin has made a large draft upon Congress in seeking redress for his personal wrongs, if he has sustained any. The country would have been none the worse had he remained on the other side of the water.—Can. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Judge Peck
Impeachment
Lawless
Contempt Imprisonment
Congress Redress
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Peck
Mr. Lawless
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Key Persons
Judge Peck
Mr. Lawless
Outcome
impeachment and trial of judge peck ongoing; lawless seeks redress from congress.
Event Details
The case originates from a controversy where Judge Peck imprisoned Mr. Lawless, an Irish barrister, for contempt. Letter writers from Washington highlight the significance of the impeachment and trial.