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December 11, 1861
The Hillsborough Recorder
Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Washington correspondent reports Gen. J. C. Fremont expected soon with a prepared statement exposing high officials and refuting charges behind his removal. Efforts to suppress discussion for national interests, but full ventilation anticipated. President noted Cabinet members urged the action and now avoid responsibility.
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Gen. J. C. Fremont.—The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia Enquirer,
writing under date of the 30th ult., says:
Gen. Fremont is looked for here daily. It
is understood that a statement has been prepared
of his whole movements, from the
day that he was first asked to go West. It
is a terrible expose of several men in high
position, and completely refutes the many
charges put in circulation as to the real
cause of his removal. An effort will be
made to prevent any further agitation of the
subject at present, on the grounds that it
would be inimical to the interests of the
country. It may be that he will keep quiet
for the present, but sooner or later the matter
will be fully and freely ventilated. We
learn from a reliable source, the President
said to a gentleman the other day "that
some of his Cabinet had urged him to take
the step, and now wished to escape the responsibility
of it."
correspondent of the Philadelphia Enquirer,
writing under date of the 30th ult., says:
Gen. Fremont is looked for here daily. It
is understood that a statement has been prepared
of his whole movements, from the
day that he was first asked to go West. It
is a terrible expose of several men in high
position, and completely refutes the many
charges put in circulation as to the real
cause of his removal. An effort will be
made to prevent any further agitation of the
subject at present, on the grounds that it
would be inimical to the interests of the
country. It may be that he will keep quiet
for the present, but sooner or later the matter
will be fully and freely ventilated. We
learn from a reliable source, the President
said to a gentleman the other day "that
some of his Cabinet had urged him to take
the step, and now wished to escape the responsibility
of it."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Fremont Removal
Political Expose
Cabinet Intrigue
Presidential Statement
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. J. C. Fremont
President
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. J. C. Fremont
President
Location
Washington
Event Date
30th Ult.
Story Details
Gen. Fremont prepares statement of movements exposing high officials and refuting removal charges; suppression effort anticipated but full disclosure expected; President reveals Cabinet urged removal and seeks to evade responsibility.