Proposals for Constitutional Amendments in North Carolina
The piece argues for ratifying about thirty amendments aimed to protect liberties, reform government, and remove outdated provisions. It condemns secret political societies and endorses banning them, supports prohibiting concealed weapons, and opposes mixed schools and interracial marriage. It highlights the 28th amendment allowing convict labor on public works to reduce prison costs.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
United States
Gerant
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Germain
North Carolina Conventions and Suffrage Amendments Debate
The article argues for state constitutional amendments restricting conventions to be called by the people via polls, limiting legislature power, and tightening suffrage rules. It covers judiciary changes, reduced supreme court size, rotating judges, and magistrates with civil jurisdiction up to $50, aiming to curb corruption and strengthen citizen control.
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Germain
North Carolina
Judiciary Department
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Raleigh
Justices of the Peace
Supreme Aid Superior Court
Jacancias
Aos
Su Ap
Intel
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Special Courts and Judicial Amendments debated in North Carolina
The discussion covers creation and scope of special courts for petty misdemeanors, legislative powers, removal and tenure of judges and clerks, and shifts to electing state judges. Proposals limit court costs, preserve judiciary independence, and empower popular control while outlining amendments on legislative sessions, agriculture, and school funds.
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North Carolina
New York
Judicial Department
Supreme Court
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Legislative Department
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