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Story February 3, 1834

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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Mr. Archer, a loyal friend of the President, spoke against the contested election, leading Moore to abandon his claim. This prompted vulgar abuse from the Globe to enforce party obedience, seen as evidence of Archer's fidelity to laws and constituents.

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Mr. Archer. This gentleman has been among the last of the old friends of the President to relinquish the hope that he might be redeemed from the control of those who have flattered and betrayed him. He spoke in a decided tone at the commencement of the session on the question of the contested election. Alarmed at what he said, Moore abandoned the claim to be qualified as the sitting member, but we then saw that Mr. Archer had committed the unpardonable offence, and that upon the first occasion other members, who might be disposed to give way, would be lashed over his shoulders. Accordingly, the Globe of yesterday, assails him in a strain of vulgar abuse which would disgrace a drunken bully in a court green. The purpose of this assault is to keep the members of the party in the traces. It is to give them notice of what they may expect should they dare to hesitate in obedience to the mandate of the Kitchen. Mr. Archer must congratulate himself on this attack. All honorable men will consider it an evidence of his fidelity to the laws, and to the interests of his constituents.- Telegraph.

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Biography Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Betrayal Justice Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Contested Election Political Attack Party Loyalty Fidelity To Laws Vulgar Abuse

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Archer President Moore

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Mr. Archer President Moore

Story Details

Mr. Archer speaks decisively on contested election, causing Moore to withdraw; Globe attacks Archer to enforce party loyalty, viewed as proof of his fidelity to laws and constituents.

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