13 Jun 1840
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1840
Page
1
The Steubenville column argues that Martin Van Buren supported restricting suffrage and opposed electing justices of the peace by voters in the 1821 New York Convention. It cites debate excerpts, noting his stance against universal suffrage and for centralized appointment power, while praising or attacking various colleagues.
In 1821 conventions Van Buren opposed popular election of sheriffs and judges. He supported governor appointment with Senate consent for sheriffs and judges, while Wheeler sought appointment by similar rule as justices. The piece denounces his stance as anti democratic and calls it a black moment in the record.
The text analyzes Van Buren’s stance in the New York Convention proceedings where motions to extend or restrict voting rights were debated. It notes his affirmative vote to strike out white in favor of including black voters, then his opposition to a later amendment restricting suffrage, and finally his support for a plan granting voting rights to those with a freehold of 250 dollars.
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