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Editorial
August 6, 1831
Providence Patriot, Columbian Phenix
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Editorial refutes opposition claims of growing support for Henry Clay's presidential candidacy, insisting no sentiment change in New Hampshire or New England, and accuses supporters of using slanders in vain.
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The late developments at Washington are working wonders among the people. Aye! among what people? Where is the evidence of a change of sentiment? Certainly not in New-Hampshire—not in New-England! Where, then? Nowhere. Such assertions are made by opposition editors to perpetuate the delusion of their readers. Those who make the assertion do not believe one word of it. They affect to think that Mr. Clay's prospects are brightening, but it is all affectation. Mr. Clay can never be elected President of the United States by the People—it is entirely out of the question—and his present supporters know it.—They hope a favorable change may take place, which will warrant the nomination of Mr. Clay—and to this object are their slanders and falsehoods directed. But they will fail. No party ever rose to power, among a virtuous and enlightened people, by such base means.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Presidential Election
Partisan Slander
New England
Public Sentiment
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Opposition Editors
New Hampshire
New England
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Henry Clay's Presidential Prospects
Stance / Tone
Strongly Dismissive And Accusatory
Key Figures
Mr. Clay
Opposition Editors
New Hampshire
New England
Key Arguments
No Evidence Of Change In Public Sentiment Towards Clay
Assertions By Opposition Editors Are Delusions And Falsehoods
Clay Cannot Be Elected President
Supporters' Slanders Will Fail To Gain Power