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Editorial
May 13, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial counters Democrat claims of republican ascendancy in Rhode Island legislature, reports federal majorities, Danforth's re-election as clerk, Knight's appointments, and criticizes democrats' use of lawyers while holding US offices.
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DEMOCRATICK STATEMENT.
In the House of Representatives, there will be a small Federal majority; but, we repeat that in Grand Committee, the republicans will have the ascendancy. Phenix of April 26.
Notwithstanding the above confident statement, the federal republican majority in the House of Representatives is Fifteen, and in Grand Committee, Four. Walter R. Danforth, Esq. the federal candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for this county, was re-elected by a majority of six votes, in opposition to Mr. Editor Wheeler. We understand his Excellency Governour Knight has appointed Thomas Rivers and Dexter Randall, Esquires, his Aids-de-Camp. Notwithstanding the ridiculous clamour which the democrats have raised in regard to the interference and influence of lawyers in our State affairs, they seem very willing to appropriate their services in the management of political and military concerns. Governour Knight, it is believed, continues to hold two offices under the government of the United States—his resignation as Tax-gatherer and Clerk of a United States' Court not having been announced to his constituents in the official gazette.
In the House of Representatives, there will be a small Federal majority; but, we repeat that in Grand Committee, the republicans will have the ascendancy. Phenix of April 26.
Notwithstanding the above confident statement, the federal republican majority in the House of Representatives is Fifteen, and in Grand Committee, Four. Walter R. Danforth, Esq. the federal candidate for Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for this county, was re-elected by a majority of six votes, in opposition to Mr. Editor Wheeler. We understand his Excellency Governour Knight has appointed Thomas Rivers and Dexter Randall, Esquires, his Aids-de-Camp. Notwithstanding the ridiculous clamour which the democrats have raised in regard to the interference and influence of lawyers in our State affairs, they seem very willing to appropriate their services in the management of political and military concerns. Governour Knight, it is believed, continues to hold two offices under the government of the United States—his resignation as Tax-gatherer and Clerk of a United States' Court not having been announced to his constituents in the official gazette.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federal Majority
Republican Ascendancy
Clerk Election
Governor Appointments
Democrat Criticism
Lawyer Influence
Us Offices
What entities or persons were involved?
House Of Representatives
Grand Committee
Phenix
Walter R. Danforth
Mr. Editor Wheeler
Governour Knight
Thomas Rivers
Dexter Randall
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Federal Majorities In Legislature And Appointments Despite Democrat Claims
Stance / Tone
Pro Federalist Critique Of Democrats
Key Figures
House Of Representatives
Grand Committee
Phenix
Walter R. Danforth
Mr. Editor Wheeler
Governour Knight
Thomas Rivers
Dexter Randall
Key Arguments
Federal Majority In House Is Fifteen, Not Small
Republicans Do Not Have Ascendancy In Grand Committee, Federal Majority Is Four
Walter R. Danforth Re Elected Clerk By Six Votes
Governour Knight Appoints Thomas Rivers And Dexter Randall As Aids De Camp
Democrats Criticize Lawyer Influence But Use Their Services
Governour Knight Holds Two Us Offices Without Resignation Announced