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August 30, 1836
State Journal
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The Albany Argus attacks the Loco Focos as a selfish and dangerous faction, while the Loco Focos denounce the Regency and Tammany Hall as corrupt brokers fostering federalists and monopolists. The piece notes their shared Van Buren ties amid the infighting.
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The Loco Focos.--The Albany Argus is now opening the big battery of the Regency upon the camp of the Loco Focos. "We regard them," says the Argus, as a mere faction, 'whose aims are selfish, if not dangerous to the public weal.' 'Mischievous and discouraging," the Argus adds, "are their designs." Per contra, the Loco Focos say of the Regency and Tammany:
"The open leaders, the secret movers of the party, and their minions, comprise a body of men whose political turpitude it would be difficult to parallel, in any age or country. Tammany Hall has become a nursery of brokers, where federalists, monopolists, and corruptionists are fostered."--N. Y. Express.
"When rogues fall out," &c.--the Regency and the Loco Focos are brethren of the Van Buren family.--Eds.
"The open leaders, the secret movers of the party, and their minions, comprise a body of men whose political turpitude it would be difficult to parallel, in any age or country. Tammany Hall has become a nursery of brokers, where federalists, monopolists, and corruptionists are fostered."--N. Y. Express.
"When rogues fall out," &c.--the Regency and the Loco Focos are brethren of the Van Buren family.--Eds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Loco Focos
Regency
Tammany Hall
Political Turpitude
Van Buren
Factional Infighting
What entities or persons were involved?
Loco Focos
Regency
Tammany Hall
Van Buren Family
Where did it happen?
Albany, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Loco Focos
Regency
Tammany Hall
Van Buren Family
Location
Albany, New York
Story Details
Mutual political attacks between the Albany Argus (Regency) labeling Loco Focos as selfish and dangerous, and Loco Focos accusing Regency and Tammany leaders of unparalleled turpitude and corruption, highlighted as infighting among Van Buren allies.