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Editorial
July 10, 1819
Edwardsville Spectator
Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The Edwardsville Spectator receives communications about the upcoming congressional election but declines to publish them, citing no likely influence and a commitment to neutrality, as candidates' positions are already public.
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SPECTATOR.
EDWARDSVILLE, JULY 10, 1819.
We have received several communications during the present week, on the subject of the approaching election of a representative to congress; but, taking them collectively, it is not conceived that they will have any influence in favor or against either of the two candidates: and to publish those in favor of one, and omit the other, would be a departure from the course we are disposed to pursue with respect to them. The pretensions and principles of each candidate are, we believe, fairly before the public.
EDWARDSVILLE, JULY 10, 1819.
We have received several communications during the present week, on the subject of the approaching election of a representative to congress; but, taking them collectively, it is not conceived that they will have any influence in favor or against either of the two candidates: and to publish those in favor of one, and omit the other, would be a departure from the course we are disposed to pursue with respect to them. The pretensions and principles of each candidate are, we believe, fairly before the public.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congressional Election
Candidate Communications
Editorial Neutrality
Impartiality
What entities or persons were involved?
Two Candidates
Public
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Neutrality In Congressional Election Coverage
Stance / Tone
Neutral Observation
Key Figures
Two Candidates
Public
Key Arguments
Received Several Communications On Approaching Election
Communications Unlikely To Influence Public Opinion
Publishing One Side Would Depart From Impartial Course
Candidates' Pretensions And Principles Already Before The Public