Talk:Dartmouth College v. Woodward

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The article states that Webster was moved by his own speech that tears formed at his eyes. Actually, it was John Marshall himself who was deeply moved. I am sure of it, since I read this interesting trivia in my AP Government textbook. That Webster was moved by his own speech is a clear vandalism.67.80.32.189 (talk) 04:21, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

Who did Webster represent, where?

"The trustees thus hired Daniel Webster, who represented New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate...."

Its my understanding that when Webster was hired by the Trustees, he had not yet become a US Senator. He was a former member of the House of Representatives. Furthermore, when he later DID become a Senator, it was for the state of Massachusetts.

A little later, this article says that Webster was "at this time" the most famous Dartmouth alumnus. Isn't he still? Is there someone more famous to come out of those hallowed halls?

Contents 1 Micheal Jackson 2 Webster 3 What distinction? 4 Needs standard court case look 5 he made himself cry wtf? 6 About that crying himself part...

[edit] Micheal Jackson

it says that the flethcer v peck case was handled by the michael jackson court. but the supreme court in 1810 was headed by john marshell. i am re-writing it and taking michael jackson out unless someone can figure it out. even if someone named jackson was heading the court then what is the point of throwing that in?

[edit] Webster

Yeah, Webster was hired by the former board of trustees to defend them (the trustees had been replaced by the state of New Hampshire's own trustees). I'm not sure about there being anyone more famous than Webster, though.

[edit] What distinction?

"The decision protected contracts against specifically state encroachments. More recently it has had the effect of safeguarding business enterprises from state governments’ dominion."

Some editor seems to be making a distinction between "encroachment" and "dominion" here. But I don't get it and would like it explained to me. --Christofurio 13:17, Mar 29, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Needs standard court case look

Example: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibbons_v._Ogden The bar on the right side that shows key facts - this case needs that. I am completely inexperienced at editing, sorry, but if someone who knows what they're doing could please add that bar, it would be helpful. Thanks. -Ricky28269

[edit] he made himself cry wtf?

the text in the article says ""Webster's speech in support of Dartmouth (which he described as "a small college," adding, "and yet there are those who love it") was so moving that it reportedly brought tears to Webster's eyes""

So his own speech was so moving he made himself cry?? is this just poor word choice or a mistake? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.138.214.100 (talk) 00:25, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] About that crying himself part...

My gov teacher told me that it was true. I was fairly surprised, but whatever. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.80.32.189 (talk) 05:29, 31 January 2008 (UTC)