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Domestic News August 18, 1835

Richmond Enquirer

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

Proposal to appoint 84-year-old General Samuel Smith as Mayor of the city for his leadership in restoring peace and order after disturbances, including marching at the head of volunteer citizens.

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General Samuel Smith.—It will be seen by the communication which follows, that it is proposed to make this gentleman Mayor of the city. It is certain that we are greatly indebted for the present tranquillity of the city, to the energetic and manly stand taken by this venerable patriot at the Exchange on Monday, in the first instance, and subsequently in the Park. He boldly recommended action as the only remedy for existing abuses, and his advice having been enthusiastically adopted and carried into effect, peace has been restored, and good order prevails. It will be recollected, that General Smith is now 84 years of age, and yet, with the spirit that animated his youth, he marched at the head of the volunteer citizens, with the flag of the Union floating over his head, gathering strength as he progressed through the streets, until more citizens had tendered their services than were required for duty. For this vigorous and successful effort to save the property of our citizens from farther destruction, and to continue public tranquillity, it is proposed to offer him the Mayoralty.—Ib.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

General Samuel Smith Mayor Proposal City Tranquility Volunteer Citizens Public Order

What entities or persons were involved?

General Samuel Smith

Where did it happen?

The City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

The City

Event Date

Monday

Key Persons

General Samuel Smith

Outcome

peace has been restored, and good order prevails

Event Details

General Smith took an energetic stand at the Exchange and Park, recommended action against abuses, led volunteer citizens through streets to restore tranquility and prevent property destruction; proposal to make him Mayor

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