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Legal Argument before the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey at the May Term 1845 at Trenton for the deliverance of 4000 persons from bondage. By Alvan Stewart Esq,, Counselor at Law. New York: Finch and Weed, 118 Nassau Street, 1845

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Did the 1844 Constitution Emancipate Slaves in New Jersey?

Abolitionists attempt to end a centuries old institution in New Jersey. tagNJ250 Related A New Jersey Reform Era Court Ruling In May 1845 John Post of Passaic County and Edward… Continue reading “Did the 1844 Constitution Emancipate Slaves in New Jersey?”

Exhibits, NJ250, Research Library

A Study in Taxes Versus Religion – Everson v. Ewing Board of Education

“Education is required by law, but how far can taxes go to support it?” NJ250 Related A New Jersey Reform Era Court Ruling A Common Issue The United States Constitution… Continue reading “A Study in Taxes Versus Religion – Everson v. Ewing Board of Education”

Excerpt from attorney Mary Philbrook's argument that her client Harriet Carpenter should be allowed to vote based on the 1776 New Jersey Constitution and subsequent laws which allowed women to vote.

Exhibits, NJ250, Research Library

A Teacher and the First Woman Attorney in New Jersey Fight for Women’s Suffrage

“That said Board of Registry and Elections refused to register me because I am a woman.” tagNJ250 Related A New Jersey Reform Era Court Ruling Do women have the right… Continue reading “A Teacher and the First Woman Attorney in New Jersey Fight for Women’s Suffrage”