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August 2, 1856
Washington Sentinel
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The Erie, Pennsylvania, Whig newspaper Spectator endorses James Buchanan for president in the 1856 campaign, citing no Whig candidate and Buchanan's qualifications to protect national interests and the Union against sectionalism.
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THE WHIGS.
We quote the following extract from that popular and influential paper, the Spectator, of Erie, Pa.
It will be seen that the Spectator has always been, and now is, an old line Whig. That in the present campaign, "there being no Whig candidate" in the field, it finds itself impelled by every feeling of patriotism to support Mr. Buchanan, as a man alike worthy of the honor, and the only one who can defeat the nominee of the black conspirators. The Spectator views Mr. Fillmore in the light in which he views himself, as having abandoned the Whig party, and having formally joined the American party.
"The proprietor of the German Erie Spectator would respectfully announce to his patrons that for the past eighteen years he has published a paper invariably devoted to the promotion of Whig principles. That as to the correctness of those principles his opinions remain unchanged, but in the present presidential canvass (there being no Whig in the field) his services shall be devoted to the success of the most experienced statesman of this nation, Pennsylvania's favorite son, James Buchanan.
Believing that sectionalism forms no part of his political creed, and that all the diversified interests of this country would be faithfully protected under his administration, we cordially invite the co-operation of our patrons under his banner for the sake of the Union."
We quote the following extract from that popular and influential paper, the Spectator, of Erie, Pa.
It will be seen that the Spectator has always been, and now is, an old line Whig. That in the present campaign, "there being no Whig candidate" in the field, it finds itself impelled by every feeling of patriotism to support Mr. Buchanan, as a man alike worthy of the honor, and the only one who can defeat the nominee of the black conspirators. The Spectator views Mr. Fillmore in the light in which he views himself, as having abandoned the Whig party, and having formally joined the American party.
"The proprietor of the German Erie Spectator would respectfully announce to his patrons that for the past eighteen years he has published a paper invariably devoted to the promotion of Whig principles. That as to the correctness of those principles his opinions remain unchanged, but in the present presidential canvass (there being no Whig in the field) his services shall be devoted to the success of the most experienced statesman of this nation, Pennsylvania's favorite son, James Buchanan.
Believing that sectionalism forms no part of his political creed, and that all the diversified interests of this country would be faithfully protected under his administration, we cordially invite the co-operation of our patrons under his banner for the sake of the Union."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Whig Endorsement
Buchanan Support
Presidential Campaign
Erie Spectator
American Party
What entities or persons were involved?
James Buchanan
Mr. Fillmore
Where did it happen?
Erie, Pa.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Erie, Pa.
Key Persons
James Buchanan
Mr. Fillmore
Event Details
The Spectator newspaper of Erie, Pa., a long-time Whig publication, announces its support for James Buchanan in the presidential campaign due to the absence of a Whig candidate, viewing him as a worthy statesman who can defeat the opposing nominee and protect the Union from sectionalism.