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Editorial
April 19, 1851
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In a speech at St. Louis, Mr. Benton criticizes Clay Whiggery as worse than Taylor Whiggery and condemns the selection of a Whig Senator with Democratic aid in exchange for state offices as dishonorable bargaining, unprecedented in Missouri.
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In his late speech at St. Louis, Mr. Benton said that Clay Whiggery is as much worse than Taylor Whiggery as real small pox is worse than varioloid. In alluding to the choice of a Whig Senator by the aid of Democrats, in consideration of certain State offices being conferred upon Democrats, he said-- "It is the first time that the practice of bargain and sale, of which so much has been heard in some other States, has been brought into Missouri, and should be the last. It required a bold man to dishonor such State-to sell her like a sheep in the market. Between allies and principals there is no difference; they make but one army in war, and but one party in politics."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Benton Speech
Whig Criticism
Political Bargain
Missouri Politics
Clay Whiggery
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Benton
Clay Whiggery
Taylor Whiggery
Whig Senator
Democrats
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Whig Democrat Political Bargain In Missouri
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Political Corruption And Whiggery
Key Figures
Mr. Benton
Clay Whiggery
Taylor Whiggery
Whig Senator
Democrats
Key Arguments
Clay Whiggery Is Worse Than Taylor Whiggery, Like Smallpox Vs. Varioloid
Bargain And Sale In Politics Is Dishonorable And Unprecedented In Missouri
Selling The State Like A Sheep In The Market Requires Boldness
No Difference Between Allies And Principals In Politics