Debate on Amendment to Limit Judicial Tenure to Seven Years
The speaker argues against lifetime tenure for federal judges and proposes term limits. He cites historical cases, compares American and English practices, and urges four to six year appointments renewable by the President and Senate to keep judges answerable to the people and prevent stagnation or corruption.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Clelineas
New Hampshire
Wymberg
Judge Duvall
Supreme Court
Duvall
Pickering
Marshall
Jefferson
Democratic
Movement
Barry
England
Debating Judicial Independence and Popular Control
The speaker argues judges should seek public popularity and questions the independence of courts. He cites states that elect or periodically remove judges to ensure accountability, listing several states and terms. He plans to continue urging constitutional amendments to alert the public to court abuses and to press reform unless relieved from duty.
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United States
Judicial Department
United States Courts
Senate
Machinery and Glass Repair in Steubenville
A 1845 Steubenville notice advertises Kenyon Machinist and Manufacturer offering turning lathes, crosscutting and other machinery, plus tools, steam engines, and repairs at Wolcott’s Factory. Another shop opens for looking glasses frames and gilding with door-to-door repair service. Also promotes Hartich’s Compound Strengthening pills for various ailments with pamphlets available.
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Wy Kenyon
C. Wolcott
Market Street
Steubenville
Herald’ Office
Messrs
A. WH
Andrewsde Co
David M'Gowen
WM. Gettis
Hartich
Caton
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Hammersly St
York
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Warwarsing
N. York
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Greenwich St . York
Orth American College OF Health
Effee and General Depot
Rack Street
Phila
Meladghelis
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