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March 27, 1856
The Richmond Palladium
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Commentary on Mr. Donelson's vice-presidential nomination speech where he declares strong support for slavery as a Southern slave owner, criticizing his prioritization of the institution over American principles and questioning Northern backing.
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The Donelson Platform.—The nominee of the Southern Americans for Vice President, in a speech accepting that position made the following declaration—"I live at the South, and am owner of more than a hundred slaves, and I LIKE THE INSTITUTION AS WARMLY AS ANY MAN."
Mr. Donelson is placed before the people as a living exponent of American and National principles, and yet in all the addresses he has made since his nomination he never fails to avow his ardent love for the institution of slavery, while Americanism is dwelt upon as if it were a question of secondary importance. Is it not a little singular that northern men, professed friends of freedom, can for a moment desire to crowd on to Donelson's narrow, rickety platform?
Mr. Donelson is placed before the people as a living exponent of American and National principles, and yet in all the addresses he has made since his nomination he never fails to avow his ardent love for the institution of slavery, while Americanism is dwelt upon as if it were a question of secondary importance. Is it not a little singular that northern men, professed friends of freedom, can for a moment desire to crowd on to Donelson's narrow, rickety platform?
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Slavery Institution
Vice President Nomination
Southern Americans
Political Speech
American Principles
Northern Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Donelson
Where did it happen?
The South
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Key Persons
Mr. Donelson
Location
The South
Story Details
Mr. Donelson, nominee of the Southern Americans for Vice President, declares in his acceptance speech his warm support for slavery as owner of over a hundred slaves. The article notes his consistent emphasis on slavery over American principles in speeches and questions Northern friends of freedom supporting him.