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December 2, 1836
The Arkansas Advocate
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
President appoints Grandison D. Royston as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arkansas. The Gazette states they did not recommend him but acknowledges his diligence and competence. The article criticizes the Gazette's editor for impudence and excessive self-esteem.
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Appointment by the President.
Grandison D. Royston to be U. S. Attorney for the District of Arkansas.
Of this appointment the Gazette says, "Mr. R. was not recommended by us for this appointment—but it is due to him to say that he is a diligent and competent officer; and one who will no doubt give satisfaction to the State, as well as his republican friends who recommended him."
Now that we call rather impudent. The Editor of the Gazette gratuitously tells his readers that he did not recommend Mr. Royston, and then, as though the fact of his not having recommended him, was prima facie evidence of incompetency, he adds, nevertheless he is competent, &c. The Editor of the Gazette must have a pretty good bump of self esteem of his own.
Grandison D. Royston to be U. S. Attorney for the District of Arkansas.
Of this appointment the Gazette says, "Mr. R. was not recommended by us for this appointment—but it is due to him to say that he is a diligent and competent officer; and one who will no doubt give satisfaction to the State, as well as his republican friends who recommended him."
Now that we call rather impudent. The Editor of the Gazette gratuitously tells his readers that he did not recommend Mr. Royston, and then, as though the fact of his not having recommended him, was prima facie evidence of incompetency, he adds, nevertheless he is competent, &c. The Editor of the Gazette must have a pretty good bump of self esteem of his own.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Appointment
Us Attorney
Arkansas District
Gazette Commentary
Editorial Criticism
What entities or persons were involved?
Grandison D. Royston
Editor Of The Gazette
Where did it happen?
District Of Arkansas
Story Details
Key Persons
Grandison D. Royston
Editor Of The Gazette
Location
District Of Arkansas
Story Details
Presidential appointment of Grandison D. Royston as U.S. Attorney for Arkansas, with Gazette commentary on his competence despite lack of their recommendation, criticized as impudent by the article's author.