Veto Power and Executive Umpire in Government Debate
A historical discussion explains the veto as an check on majority rule, origin in minority rights, and how a president or state executive should act as impartial umpire. It argues a strong executive party risks tyranny and warns against using veto for partisan aims rather than public good.
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United States
South Carolina
Bheings
England
France
Houses
Congress
Union
W. H. Harrison
Suerrop Williams
Senate
Ohio
Rees
Republic
Juris Consultus
Two New States Added To The Union Michigan Arkansas
Washington June 13. The Michigan bill for state admission was debated in the house with amendments and objections to boundary claims. Mr Adams argued for unconditional statehood while challenging the ordinance of 1787. The Arkansas bill passed after a chain of parliamentary maneuvers and the day closed with adjournment.
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N. Y
WashingTon
Michigan
Arkansas
House
Vinton
Adams
Ohio
North Western Territory
Congress
Illinois
Indiana
Judiciary Committee
Hamer
Lucas
Judiciary
Senate
Cushman
Isaac Hill
Williams
General Houston Leaves Army of Texas at San Jacinto
General Samuel Houston addresses the Army of Texas at San Jacinto on May 5 1836 before departure for New Orleans. He praises Brigadier General Rusk and urges vigilance discipline and unity as they await renewed liberty and reunion in the cause.
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Houston Tonts
Houston
Army of Texas
New Orleans
San Jacinto
Rusk
Texas
Army of
Union
Samuel Houston
Massacre of Fanning and Wade Troops Reported
A May 12 New Orleans Bee letter from a Mexican general to his wife details the massacre of troops under Cols Fanning and Wade with graphic but restrained description of the field scene and the fate of the prisoners.
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Fanning
N. O. Bee
Santa Anna
Cols
Wade
Harrison and The Key Stone
The Democratic Young men of Pennsylvania held a state convention at Larrishread hailed as the largest ever with strong harmony and zeal. The piece rails at Van Burenism in the Key State and attacks federal officeholders, citing the Pennsylvania Intelligencer on July 26 and recalling derision of Harrison by 1814 Van Burenites while praising Madison and Jefferson and democracy.
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Harrison
Democratic Young Men
Pennsylvania
Larrishread
Pennsylvania Intelligencer
James Madison
Van
Madison
Jefferson
Duel rumor sparked by remarks between Jenifer and Bynum
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says Jenifer of this state challenged Bynum of North Carolina to mortal combat over impertinent remarks. Reports later say a meeting occurred with six shots exchanged and no injuries, Bynum retracting the insult and the matter being adjusted.
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Washington
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jennifer
Bynum
N. C
Cambridge (Md
Private Van Buren Strategy Revealed in Congress
Washington sources say Van Buren supporters in Congress privately concede defeat of a presidential ballot victory and shift to securing his election by the House, while public voices and aligned newspapers warn against a House choice. The shift signals a final plank as the spoils system andKitchen clan era faces a potential turn.
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Washington
van Buren
Congress
House of Representatives
House
People Take Election Into Their Own Hands Says Press
The quotation from the People’s Press declares that the public will enforce the law and not let public funds be squandered by parasites. It emphasizes that the people will ensure accountability this time and teach the law a lesson.
Gag Law Defeated in Final Passage
The bill to muzzle the press and empower officials to suppress incendiary public information was rejected on final passage by six votes, with both Ohio senators voting against the gag. The episode ends with calls and protests from supporters and opponents alike as the coast remains vigilant.
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Post
Buren
Ohio
Morris
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Wood
People's Ticket
William H. Harrison
Francis Granger
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J. FE. Chaplin
Reaper
T. B. Sturges
J. R. Osborn
Marsuat
D. Mallary
O. Jenney
Marengo
East Marengo
Rock Bar
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