Letter from Thomas H. Benton on Van Buren nomination
The long correspondence from Major General Davis at Manchester, Mississippi, includes Thomas H. Benton urging party unity and support for Martin Van Buren. Benton discusses past alignments, federalist influences, and the need to avoid sectionalism to preserve the Democratic Party and the republic. He concludes by endorsing the convention's potential choice and declining a direct nomination.
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North Carolina Calls for State Convention Vote Act
The General Assembly enacts a plan to appoint election inspectors to gauge whether free white men will support a state constitutional convention. Polls will open to vote for or against Convention, with sworn inspectors, county sheriffs overseeing, and a later Governor led tally to decide if a convention is formed. Delegates would be elected, oath required, and funds authorized for pay and expenses. Propositions outline proposed constitutional amendments and governance changes to be considered by the convention.
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Carolina Constitutional Amendment Proposal for Judges
Supplemental to a petition to amend the state constitution proposes submitting to the people amendments on judges. It covers election of attorneys general removal for misdeeds, impeachment, impeachment trials, and tenure protections. It seeks to prevent private legislation affecting judges and restricts holding other offices while serving.
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