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January 06, 1840

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Monday, January 6, 1840.
 Springfield, IL.

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Lincoln's name is not mentioned in legislative proceedings. Day is devoted to discussion of charges against Judge John Pearson, in which Lincoln is greatly interested. Pearson is considered incompetent by Chicago bar, and his removal is desired. Issue has risen over his falure to heed mandamus issued by Illinois Supreme Court. House Journal. 

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         <p> Lincoln's name is not mentioned in legislative proceedings. Day is devoted
            to discussion of charges against Judge John Pearson, in which Lincoln is greatly
            interested. Pearson is considered incompetent by Chicago bar, and his removal is
            desired. Issue has risen over his falure to heed mandamus issued by Illinois Supreme
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               <title>House Journal</title>.</bibl>
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