When was it published?

August 18, 1842 in Martinsburg Gazette

Domestic News August 18, 1842

Martinsburg Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Legare, Mr. Wickliffe, Gov. Marcy, Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Cushing, Mr. Sevier, Mr. Webster, Lord Ashburton

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cabinet Changes, Washington Rumors, Political Appointments, Webster Withdrawal

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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Rumors from Washington indicate probable U.S. Cabinet changes, with all current members retiring except Legare and Wickliffe. Potential new appointees include Gov. Marcy, Muhlenberg, Cushing, and Sevier. Skepticism surrounds the rumors, but Webster is expected to withdraw after Ashburton negotiations.

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We have rumors from Washington again, of probable changes in the Cabinet. All the present members will retire, it is said, with the exception of Mr. Legare and Mr. Wickliffe. Gov. Marcy, Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Cushing, Mr. Sevier, and one or two other persons are talked of as the new members. Madame Rumor, however, has told so many stories of changes in the Cabinet, that she is now listened to with much caution. But it is more than probable, that Mr. Webster will withdraw the moment he gets through his negotiations with Lord Ashburton.—Phil. Inq.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Cabinet Changes Washington Rumors Political Appointments Webster Withdrawal

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Legare Mr. Wickliffe Gov. Marcy Mr. Muhlenberg Mr. Cushing Mr. Sevier Mr. Webster Lord Ashburton

Where did it happen?

Washington

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Washington

Key Persons

Mr. Legare Mr. Wickliffe Gov. Marcy Mr. Muhlenberg Mr. Cushing Mr. Sevier Mr. Webster Lord Ashburton

Event Details

Rumors suggest all present Cabinet members will retire except Mr. Legare and Mr. Wickliffe, with Gov. Marcy, Mr. Muhlenberg, Mr. Cushing, Mr. Sevier, and others as potential new members. Rumors are treated cautiously due to past inaccuracies, but Mr. Webster is likely to withdraw after negotiations with Lord Ashburton.