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September 18, 1827
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Gen. Saunders of North Carolina denies Gov. Kent of Maryland's claim that Saunders urged quick election of Adams in 1825 to avoid voting for Jackson, stating he opposed Adams and preferred Jackson after Crawford.
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It has been long since stated, and more recently repeated in an electioneering letter of Gov. Kent, of Maryland that Gen. Saunders, of N. Carolina, who is now known to be decidedly in favor of Jackson, came to him [Gov. Kent?] not ten minutes before the election of Mr. Adams by the House of Representatives, with anxious countenance, discovering deep concern, and using these emphatic words:—"I hope to God you may be able to terminate the election on the first ballot, for fear we from N. Carolina may be forced to vote for Gen. Jackson."
Now Gen. Saunders denies the truth of the above statement of Gov. Kent, promptly and plainly :—"declaring that he was decidedly opposed to the election of Mr. Adams; and that after Mr. Crawford, Gen. Jackson was his choice—a fact which he says, was known at the time to all his political friends in Congress."
Now Gen. Saunders denies the truth of the above statement of Gov. Kent, promptly and plainly :—"declaring that he was decidedly opposed to the election of Mr. Adams; and that after Mr. Crawford, Gen. Jackson was his choice—a fact which he says, was known at the time to all his political friends in Congress."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Election
House Election
Adams
Jackson
Saunders Denial
Kent Statement
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Kent
Gen. Saunders
Mr. Adams
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Crawford
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Gov. Kent
Gen. Saunders
Mr. Adams
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Crawford
Outcome
gen. saunders denies the truth of gov. kent's statement.
Event Details
Gov. Kent stated that Gen. Saunders approached him before the House election of Mr. Adams, expressing concern about potentially voting for Gen. Jackson. Gen. Saunders denies this, affirming his opposition to Adams and preference for Jackson after Crawford, known to his friends.