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Editorial
October 7, 1850
Portage Sentinel
Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A rebuttal in the Akron Free Democratic Standard defends Luther Hay against claims by the Portage Whig and Summit Beacon that he opposed the free soil movement, asserting he made no such statement and accusing the papers of falsehood.
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From the Akron Free Democratic Standard
In a late edition—Luther Hay
The "Portage Whig," and "Summit Beacon" have taken especial pains to represent this gentleman as an enemy to the progressive movement, in favor of the down-trodden and oppressed. They declare that Mr. Hay said at Palmyra that, "he had no sympathy for the free soil faction." Mr. Hay said no such thing, and nothing that could be tortured into such a sentiment.
The Editors of the "Whig" and "Beacon" have both published a falsehood
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
In a late edition—Luther Hay
The "Portage Whig," and "Summit Beacon" have taken especial pains to represent this gentleman as an enemy to the progressive movement, in favor of the down-trodden and oppressed. They declare that Mr. Hay said at Palmyra that, "he had no sympathy for the free soil faction." Mr. Hay said no such thing, and nothing that could be tortured into such a sentiment.
The Editors of the "Whig" and "Beacon" have both published a falsehood
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Luther Hay
Free Soil
Portage Whig
Summit Beacon
Falsehood
What entities or persons were involved?
Luther Hay
Portage Whig
Summit Beacon
Free Soil Faction
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Luther Hay Against Misrepresentation On Free Soil Stance
Stance / Tone
Defensive Rebuttal Accusing Falsehood
Key Figures
Luther Hay
Portage Whig
Summit Beacon
Free Soil Faction
Key Arguments
Mr. Hay Did Not Express No Sympathy For The Free Soil Faction At Palmyra
The Portage Whig And Summit Beacon Published A Falsehood