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Editorial
June 13, 1835
South Branch Intelligencer
Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial praises Daniel Webster's intellect, character, and nobility, arguing he is too great for current partisan politics, while expressing preference for Henry Clay as a presidential candidate, followed by Webster, based on republican principles.
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Mr. WEBSTER.-- The Alexandria Gazette speaks thus of Mr. Webster:
The great mistake of Mr. Webster's friends is the belief that he is popular because he ought and deserves to be popular. Never was there a greater error. We say again, that these are the days for third rate men. Daniel Webster is too great and too good a man for the miserable partisan tactics of the miserable two-penny politicians of the present day. His intellect is too lofty, his character too exalted for their comprehension. Their imaginations, cannot compass the extent of his powers and attainments. Melancholy as the fact, is, we yet conscientiously believe it to be the case, that Mr. Webster's virtue, independence, and talents, are obstacles to his preferment to an office, which is now sought to be obtained by art, cunning and chicanery.
In addition to this, it may be said that Mr. Webster's heart is noble as his talents is great. His liberality and generosity are said by those who know him best, to be unbounded.--[Winch. Rep.
All this is certainly true in relation to both Mr. Webster, and Mr. Clay. We prefer Mr. Clay to any other man, & next to him, we should prefer Mr. Webster--but, we will go for any man possessing appropriate intelligence, and who is known to base his pretensions on national republican principles, though we may be left greatly in the minority.
The great mistake of Mr. Webster's friends is the belief that he is popular because he ought and deserves to be popular. Never was there a greater error. We say again, that these are the days for third rate men. Daniel Webster is too great and too good a man for the miserable partisan tactics of the miserable two-penny politicians of the present day. His intellect is too lofty, his character too exalted for their comprehension. Their imaginations, cannot compass the extent of his powers and attainments. Melancholy as the fact, is, we yet conscientiously believe it to be the case, that Mr. Webster's virtue, independence, and talents, are obstacles to his preferment to an office, which is now sought to be obtained by art, cunning and chicanery.
In addition to this, it may be said that Mr. Webster's heart is noble as his talents is great. His liberality and generosity are said by those who know him best, to be unbounded.--[Winch. Rep.
All this is certainly true in relation to both Mr. Webster, and Mr. Clay. We prefer Mr. Clay to any other man, & next to him, we should prefer Mr. Webster--but, we will go for any man possessing appropriate intelligence, and who is known to base his pretensions on national republican principles, though we may be left greatly in the minority.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Partisan Politics
Republican Principles
Political Preferment
Alexandria Gazette
What entities or persons were involved?
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Alexandria Gazette
Winch. Rep.
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For Daniel Webster And Preference For Henry Clay In Politics
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Webster And Clay, Critical Of Partisan Tactics
Key Figures
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Alexandria Gazette
Winch. Rep.
Key Arguments
Webster's Friends Mistakenly Believe He Is Popular Because He Deserves To Be
Current Era Favors Third Rate Men Over Great Figures Like Webster
Webster's Virtue, Independence, And Talents Hinder His Advancement
Webster's Heart Is Noble And His Generosity Unbounded
Similar Qualities Apply To Clay
Prefer Clay First, Then Webster, For Office Based On Republican Principles