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February 18, 1833
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Eyewitness account of Mr. Calhoun's impassioned speech denouncing a bill as an effort to 'legalize murder' and 'enforce robbery by massacre.' The orator's deep voice, energetic actions, and agitated demeanor captivated listeners until he became too dizzy to continue.
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MR. CALHOUN'S SPEECH.
We had the gratification of listening to Mr. Calhoun's speech on Friday. It was impossible to look unmoved upon the Orator. The deep tones of his voice—the energy of his action—the fire of his eye—and the expression of his countenance, all told how deep and soul-felt were his convictions. His denunciations of the bill were bold and haughty. He denounced it in the strongest language and in the strongest manner. He declared that it was an effort to "legalize murder"—to "enforce robbery by massacre." While the "burning words and breathing thoughts" were pouring from him, the restlessness of his person showed how much his mind was agitated. As he involuntarily walked to and fro, we thought of the chafed lion, surrounded by the hunters, exhibiting his power to the last. He spoke without turning to a note or a reference, and with an uninterrupted animation, and concluded only when he had become too dizzy to proceed.
We expect to see a report of the speech at an early day, and will lose no time in laying it before our readers.
We had the gratification of listening to Mr. Calhoun's speech on Friday. It was impossible to look unmoved upon the Orator. The deep tones of his voice—the energy of his action—the fire of his eye—and the expression of his countenance, all told how deep and soul-felt were his convictions. His denunciations of the bill were bold and haughty. He denounced it in the strongest language and in the strongest manner. He declared that it was an effort to "legalize murder"—to "enforce robbery by massacre." While the "burning words and breathing thoughts" were pouring from him, the restlessness of his person showed how much his mind was agitated. As he involuntarily walked to and fro, we thought of the chafed lion, surrounded by the hunters, exhibiting his power to the last. He spoke without turning to a note or a reference, and with an uninterrupted animation, and concluded only when he had become too dizzy to proceed.
We expect to see a report of the speech at an early day, and will lose no time in laying it before our readers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Calhoun Speech
Political Denunciation
Orator Description
Bill Opposition
Emotional Delivery
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Calhoun
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Calhoun
Event Date
Friday
Story Details
The narrator describes listening to Mr. Calhoun's fervent speech against a bill, portrayed with vivid imagery of his emotional delivery, bold denunciations, and physical agitation, ending due to dizziness.