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February 26, 1838
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Newspaper corrects rumor that Major James Garland favors the Sub-Treasury Bill; he denounces it as hostile to government purity, states' rights, and liberties, vowing not to vote for it unless forced by constituents.
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MAJOR JAMES GARLAND—A paragraph was copied into this paper, some days ago, from the Baltimore Republican, which intimated that Maj. Garland was about to shift his ground, and become ultra in favor of the Sub-Treasury. We did not then believe it—indeed, we were sure of the falsity of such an impression. The latest Charlottesville Jeffersonian announces the reception of a communication of considerable length from the Major, in which the matter is set right. The Jeffersonian says, that the Major regards the Sub-Treasury Bill as so hostile 'to the purity of the government, the rights of the States, and the liberties of the people, that he would as soon think of gibbetting his own son as voting for it, unless controlled by his constituents.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Major Garland
Sub Treasury Bill
Political Stance
Rumor Correction
Charlottesville Jeffersonian
What entities or persons were involved?
Major James Garland
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Key Persons
Major James Garland
Story Details
Correction of false report that Major Garland supports Sub-Treasury; he opposes it vehemently, equating support to extreme betrayal unless compelled by constituents.