A Compilation of Cases of Breaches of Privilege of the House, in the Assembly of the State of New York: Reports of Standing and Special Committees and the Proceeding and Judgments Thereon Together Wit - Hardcover

C. W. Armstrong

 
9780428833725: A Compilation of Cases of Breaches of Privilege of the House, in the Assembly of the State of New York: Reports of Standing and Special Committees and the Proceeding and Judgments Thereon Together Wit
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0428833721 ISBN 13: 9780428833725
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Study the private lives of 18th- and 19th-century government then and now.

This detailed compilation collects cases of breaches of privilege in the New York State Assembly from 1777 to 1871, presenting proceedings, judgments, and full references. It offers a window into how legislative power was challenged and defended across generations, with real reports, witnesses, and outcomes.

The book presents the unfolding drama in a straightforward, documentary style. Readers will see how committees investigated disputes, how chairs and clerks recorded events, and how the House’s rules governed conduct and decorum. It stands as a historical record of privilege, accountability, and the evolving norms of legislative process in New York.
  • Full reports from Assembly journals and committees
  • Illustrative case studies of defamation, defiant speech, bribery allegations, and other breaches
  • Chronological coverage from the late 18th century through the Civil War era
  • A foundation for understanding the procedures that shape legislative accountability
Ideal for readers of legal history, political science, or New York state history, this compilation provides concrete examples you can study or reference. It is a valuable resource for researchers, librarians, and anyone curious about how historic legislatures handled privilege and discipline.

Note: This edition focuses on the documented proceedings and does not present fictionalized narratives. It serves as a reference work for readers seeking primary-source style material about governance and governance ethics in American history.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0428833721
ISBN 13 
9780428833725
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
257

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