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Letter to Editor
April 20, 1835
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter from Bedford voters challenges candidate Archibald Stuart to declare his stance on the Democratic caucus, Martin Van Buren nomination, and choice between Van Buren and White, emphasizing principles of 1798-99 and right of instruction, threatening opposition if he remains silent.
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COMMUNICATIONS. TO ARCHIBALD STUART, ESQ
In your Address to the people of the Bedford congressional district, before whom you are a candidate, you say, you shall not support Messrs. Calhoun, Clay or Webster, giving your reasons for that determination, and that, you shall not support Mr. Leigh, because "you know not what he is."
Now, Mr. Stuart, be so good, as to inform the voters of Bedford, what you are. We fear you are playing what is called, by your great Democratic party, a high game, "developments and alternatives."
Shall we not have those developments about the 20th of May next, at the grand Office Holders Caucus, that will assemble in the city of Baltimore, to dictate to the people of this Union, backed by the influence of your idol, Gen. Jackson, and his unbounded patronage? That development will be the nomination of Martin Van Buren, as a Vice President.
Are you, Mr. Stuart, in favor of such a Caucus? Will you support the nomination of such a Caucus? If the contest should settle down between Van Buren and White, which of those individuals will you support?
We are plain old fashioned people-the advocates of the principles of '98 and '99, as then understood. We are strict advocates of the right of instruction. We regard our representatives as our agents.
You, then, must come to the bit-you must speak out. If you do not, we shall show you that we are a powerful people, and that we will nail you to the counter on Monday next.
BEDFORD.
In your Address to the people of the Bedford congressional district, before whom you are a candidate, you say, you shall not support Messrs. Calhoun, Clay or Webster, giving your reasons for that determination, and that, you shall not support Mr. Leigh, because "you know not what he is."
Now, Mr. Stuart, be so good, as to inform the voters of Bedford, what you are. We fear you are playing what is called, by your great Democratic party, a high game, "developments and alternatives."
Shall we not have those developments about the 20th of May next, at the grand Office Holders Caucus, that will assemble in the city of Baltimore, to dictate to the people of this Union, backed by the influence of your idol, Gen. Jackson, and his unbounded patronage? That development will be the nomination of Martin Van Buren, as a Vice President.
Are you, Mr. Stuart, in favor of such a Caucus? Will you support the nomination of such a Caucus? If the contest should settle down between Van Buren and White, which of those individuals will you support?
We are plain old fashioned people-the advocates of the principles of '98 and '99, as then understood. We are strict advocates of the right of instruction. We regard our representatives as our agents.
You, then, must come to the bit-you must speak out. If you do not, we shall show you that we are a powerful people, and that we will nail you to the counter on Monday next.
BEDFORD.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Archibald Stuart
Bedford District
Van Buren Nomination
Jackson Patronage
Baltimore Caucus
Right Of Instruction
Principles Of 98
Democratic Party
What entities or persons were involved?
Bedford.
Archibald Stuart, Esq
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Bedford.
Recipient
Archibald Stuart, Esq
Main Argument
archibald stuart must declare his positions on the democratic caucus, van buren nomination, and support between van buren and white, or face opposition from bedford voters who uphold the principles of '98 and '99 and the right of instruction.
Notable Details
References To Calhoun, Clay, Webster, Leigh
Democratic Party 'High Game' Of Developments And Alternatives
Gen. Jackson's Patronage
Baltimore Caucus On May 20
Principles Of '98 And '99
Right Of Instruction