[capitan_refugio]

I have provided proof by quoting the Chief Justice. The allegation that Taney knew Merryman personally, and was his neighbor, stands unrefuted. You may take issue with it, but you haven't refuted it. I am satisfied with Rehnquist and the times article he used (out the the hundreds he could have used).

It is a relationship that makes sense, given Taney's unorthodox actions in the case.

[GOPcapitalist]

I have provided proof by quoting the Chief Justice.

The Chief Justice said nothing about Taney knowing Merryman personally. Rather he quoted a New York Times editorial among many others to show the position of the northern newspapers. That editorial happened to contain the as of yet unsubstantiated allegation that the two were neighbors.

The allegation that Taney knew Merryman personally, and was his neighbor, stands unrefuted.

No capitan. It stands unsubstantiated.

[GOPcapitalist]

The allegation that Taney knew Merryman personally, and was his neighbor, stands unrefuted.

17.2 miles says otherwise:

Merryman lived in Cockeysville. Taney, when he was in Baltimore, lived at his son in law's house downtown. The rest of the time he lived in Washington.

[Gianni]

I have provided proof by quoting the Chief Justice. The allegation that Taney knew Merryman personally, and was his neighbor, stands unrefuted.

nolu chan, add another.

Capitan did not quote the Chief Justice saying that Taney and Merryman were neighbors, or knew each other personally. He cited the Chief Justice quoting a NYT editorial as example of Northern opinion.

The Chief justice lends no credibility to the claim that Merryman and Taney were neighbors.

Only Capitan could pretend as much.