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Editorial
December 20, 1837
Martinsburg Gazette
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial prefers Henry Clay for the presidency but endorses Gen. Harrison as honest, faithful, competent, and popular, expressing willingness to support any other Republican nominee chosen by the opposition party.
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The Next Presidency—We have our personal preference. We should prefer Henry Clay to any other man in America. But because we prefer him, it is no reason why we should not yield that preference to the force of circumstances. We believe Gen Harrison to be honest, faithful and competent, and we believe him, moreover, to be popular. We therefore now speak out for him. But we do it with perfect willingness to acquiesce in the nomination of any other Republican statesman, who may be thought worthy of that honor by the opposition party.—Alex. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Preference
Henry Clay
Gen Harrison
Republican Nomination
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Clay
Gen Harrison
Republican Statesman
Opposition Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Endorsement Of Gen. Harrison For Presidency
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Harrison With Preference For Clay
Key Figures
Henry Clay
Gen Harrison
Republican Statesman
Opposition Party
Key Arguments
Personal Preference For Henry Clay But Yield To Circumstances
Gen Harrison Is Honest, Faithful, And Competent
Gen Harrison Is Popular
Willing To Acquiesce In Nomination Of Any Other Worthy Republican