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July 2, 1830
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Anecdote about Mr. Randolph reportedly swearing an oath never to cross the Potomac again, explained as a health-related remark, amid political dispatch controversy involving the 'little Hollander' and Russian Plenipotentiary.
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"THE OATH."
The National Intelligencer, to account for the little Hollander's degrading the Government, by running down to Norfolk with the despatches for the Russian Plenipotentiary, instead of requiring him to repair to Washington, related what it had heard, that when Mr. Randolph last crossed the Potomac, he "swore an oath" never to do it again. This has called out the gentleman who was probably the communicant of the anecdote; he seems vastly uneasy about it, and puts another face upon it. His statement is, that Mr. Randolph when crossing Potomac Bridge, and whilst paying toll, observed, (as the anecdotist thinks, in allusion to his bad health) "that he should (or would) never cross that bridge again." This we presume is the true version, of a most grave and important affair. Whether he "swore the oath" or did not swear it, is we imagine, of the least possible consequence.
The National Intelligencer, to account for the little Hollander's degrading the Government, by running down to Norfolk with the despatches for the Russian Plenipotentiary, instead of requiring him to repair to Washington, related what it had heard, that when Mr. Randolph last crossed the Potomac, he "swore an oath" never to do it again. This has called out the gentleman who was probably the communicant of the anecdote; he seems vastly uneasy about it, and puts another face upon it. His statement is, that Mr. Randolph when crossing Potomac Bridge, and whilst paying toll, observed, (as the anecdotist thinks, in allusion to his bad health) "that he should (or would) never cross that bridge again." This we presume is the true version, of a most grave and important affair. Whether he "swore the oath" or did not swear it, is we imagine, of the least possible consequence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Oath
Potomac Bridge
Randolph
Anecdote
Political Dispatch
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Randolph
Little Hollander
Russian Plenipotentiary
Where did it happen?
Potomac Bridge, Norfolk, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Randolph
Little Hollander
Russian Plenipotentiary
Location
Potomac Bridge, Norfolk, Washington
Story Details
The National Intelligencer reported Mr. Randolph swore an oath never to cross the Potomac again, explaining why the little Hollander took despatches to Norfolk instead of Washington. The anecdote's source clarifies Randolph remarked on his health while paying toll, saying he would never cross the bridge again, dismissing the matter as trivial.