No Title.

Authors

Newspaper Title

Illinios State Journal

Publication Date

3-17-1857

Publication Place

Springfield, Illinois

Event Topic

Dred Scott

Political Party

Republican

Region

free state

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Quote

Yes, he has done all this, and delivered one of the most atrocious law opinions that has ever disgraced the history of the courts of civilized nations.

Document Type

Article (Journal or Newsletter)

Full Text Transcription

Chief Justice Taney has administered the oath of office to President Van Buren, Harrison, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan. -- Yes, he has done all this, and delivered one of the most atrocious law opinions that has ever disgraced the history of the courts of civilized nations.

Edited/Proofed by

Entered by Beatrice Burton. Proofed by James Cash

Identifier

ilsjds570317c

Recommended Citation

"No Title." (1857). Secession Era Newspaper Editorials. 300.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/secession-editorials/all/editorials/300

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