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February 6, 1868
The Daily Gate City
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
What is this article about?
In the U.S. Senate, Reverdy Johnson compliments Senator Morton's speech on reconstruction, praising its conciseness, logical argumentation, eloquence, and focus on high principles without personal reflections.
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Reverdy Johnson in opening his reply to Senator Morton's speech on reconstruction, paid him the following compliment:
"I proceed now to the speech of the honorable member from Indiana.—(Mr. Morton). In common with every member of the Senate, I listened to that speech not only with pleasure, but with admiration. It was concise, logically argumentative, and had the true spirit of eloquence. It was a speech of which the Senate has cause to feel proud. It brought back our debates, if they have wandered from that standard, to the standard of former days, when no personal reflections were indulged in, when high and elevated principles guided the discussion, when the good of the country alone seemed to be considered, and not the mere success of party."
"I proceed now to the speech of the honorable member from Indiana.—(Mr. Morton). In common with every member of the Senate, I listened to that speech not only with pleasure, but with admiration. It was concise, logically argumentative, and had the true spirit of eloquence. It was a speech of which the Senate has cause to feel proud. It brought back our debates, if they have wandered from that standard, to the standard of former days, when no personal reflections were indulged in, when high and elevated principles guided the discussion, when the good of the country alone seemed to be considered, and not the mere success of party."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Senate Speech
Reconstruction
Compliment
Eloquence
Principles
Debate
What entities or persons were involved?
Reverdy Johnson
Senator Morton
Where did it happen?
U.S. Senate
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Reverdy Johnson
Senator Morton
Location
U.S. Senate
Story Details
Reverdy Johnson opens his reply by complimenting Senator Morton's speech on reconstruction for its admirable qualities, including conciseness, logic, eloquence, and adherence to elevated principles focused on the country's good over party success.