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August 7, 1816
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Two literary gentlemen visit 87-year-old Charles Thompson at his farm near Schuylkill and discuss presidential candidates; he endorses De Witt Clinton for his talents and principles, known to his family for half a century.
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UNBIASSED SUFFRAGE.
Two literary gentlemen, without any further view than the gratification of a liberal curiosity, called to see Charles Thompson, a few days since, at his farm, ten or twelve miles over Schuylkill. They found the venerable sage in good health and spirits. At the age of eighty-seven, his heart still pants for the good of his country: for on being asked whether Virginia must furnish the next president, or whether another state might not find a worthy substitute for the executive candidate, he immediately replied, "I would give my vote for De Witt Clinton. I have been acquainted with that family for half a century. I always respected his uncle; and I consider him as a man of talents and principles worthy of the school in which he was brought up."
UNBIASSED SUFFRAGE.
Two literary gentlemen, without any further view than the gratification of a liberal curiosity, called to see Charles Thompson, a few days since, at his farm, ten or twelve miles over Schuylkill. They found the venerable sage in good health and spirits. At the age of eighty-seven, his heart still pants for the good of his country: for on being asked whether Virginia must furnish the next president, or whether another state might not find a worthy substitute for the executive candidate, he immediately replied, "I would give my vote for De Witt Clinton. I have been acquainted with that family for half a century. I always respected his uncle; and I consider him as a man of talents and principles worthy of the school in which he was brought up."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Charles Thompson
De Witt Clinton
Presidential Candidate
Unbiased Suffrage
Political Opinion
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Thompson
De Witt Clinton
Where did it happen?
His Farm, Ten Or Twelve Miles Over Schuylkill
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Thompson
De Witt Clinton
Location
His Farm, Ten Or Twelve Miles Over Schuylkill
Event Date
A Few Days Since
Story Details
Two literary gentlemen visit Charles Thompson at his farm; he, at age eighty-seven, expresses his vote for De Witt Clinton as presidential candidate, citing long acquaintance with the family, respect for his uncle, and Clinton's talents and principles.