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February 16, 1835
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Examinations confirm Richard Lawrence's insanity after his attempt to assassinate General Jackson in Washington City, contradicting the Washington Globe's claims of rationality and external instigation.
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THE ASSASSINATION.
We lay before our readers, this morning, full details of two critical examinations to which Richard Lawrence, the maniac, who recently attempted to assassinate Gen Jackson, has been subjected, by physicians, and others, in Washington City-together with the explicit declaration of Drs. Causin and Sewall, that, on certain subjects, the unfortunate man labors under decided mental hallucination. Notwithstanding these clear and unequivocal demonstrations of his insanity, however, the Washington Globe insists upon it that Lawrence is entirely rational, and that he was instigated to the perpetration of the foul deed by some individual or individuals behind the screen! If the Editor of the Globe believes what he says, he is a credulous simpleton,--if he does not believe it, it is unnecessary to say what he is.
We lay before our readers, this morning, full details of two critical examinations to which Richard Lawrence, the maniac, who recently attempted to assassinate Gen Jackson, has been subjected, by physicians, and others, in Washington City-together with the explicit declaration of Drs. Causin and Sewall, that, on certain subjects, the unfortunate man labors under decided mental hallucination. Notwithstanding these clear and unequivocal demonstrations of his insanity, however, the Washington Globe insists upon it that Lawrence is entirely rational, and that he was instigated to the perpetration of the foul deed by some individual or individuals behind the screen! If the Editor of the Globe believes what he says, he is a credulous simpleton,--if he does not believe it, it is unnecessary to say what he is.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Madness
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Assassination Attempt
Richard Lawrence
Gen Jackson
Insanity
Washington Globe
Mental Hallucination
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Lawrence
Gen Jackson
Drs. Causin And Sewall
Where did it happen?
Washington City
Story Details
Key Persons
Richard Lawrence
Gen Jackson
Drs. Causin And Sewall
Location
Washington City
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Richard Lawrence, deemed insane by physicians after attempting to assassinate Gen Jackson, faces claims from the Washington Globe that he is rational and instigated by others.