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Domestic News
August 28, 1860
The Western Democrat
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
R. P. Dick receives telegram from Mr. Douglas confirming attendance at Raleigh meeting on Thursday next. Commentary criticizes hypocrisy in reactions to candidates' electioneering tours, comparing Douglas, Gen. Lane, and Mr. Breckinridge.
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R. P. Dick, Esq., has received a telegraphic dispatch from Mr. Douglas stating that he will attend the meeting of his friends in Raleigh on Thursday next. Mr. Douglas is the first Presidential candidate who has ever taken the stump in the United States. Some people were terribly horrified because Gen. Lane paid a visit to his relatives in this State, notwithstanding he refused any public reception. What do they now think of the electioneering tours of Mr. Douglas? If Mr. Breckinridge were to go about making electioneering speeches we should hear every opposition paper in the State sending up doleful lamentations about the impropriety of the act, &c.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Douglas Campaign
Raleigh Meeting
Electioneering Tours
Presidential Candidates
What entities or persons were involved?
R. P. Dick
Mr. Douglas
Gen. Lane
Mr. Breckinridge
Where did it happen?
Raleigh
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Raleigh
Event Date
Thursday Next
Key Persons
R. P. Dick
Mr. Douglas
Gen. Lane
Mr. Breckinridge
Event Details
R. P. Dick receives telegraphic dispatch from Mr. Douglas stating attendance at meeting of friends in Raleigh. Douglas noted as first Presidential candidate to stump in US. Commentary on hypocrisy regarding candidates' electioneering tours and visits.