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Editorial
August 6, 1849
Republican Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
Short editorial urges the Spectator newspaper to criticize Henry Clay for endorsing Free Soilism and the Wilmot Proviso, noting the Lynchburg Virginian's fear of his alignment, and questions letting him escape scrutiny unlike Benton and Van Buren.
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A LITTLE SCARED.—The Lynchburg Virginian says it is "afraid" Mr. CLAY "has given in his formal adhesion to the principle of Free Soilism, though he may not approve of a party organization upon that basis." If Mr. Clay can get the nomination of that party for President, his approval of a party organization can soon be had. Can't the Spectator give Mr. Clay a rap or two for turning Freesoiler?
We asked our neighbors of the Spectator to give Mr. CLAY a gentle rasping for his endorsement of the Wilmot Proviso, thinking that as they were opposed to that measure, they would scold him a little, but we reckon they have not the cue yet. We can't see the propriety of abusing Benton and Van Buren and letting Mr. Clay go "scot free."
We asked our neighbors of the Spectator to give Mr. CLAY a gentle rasping for his endorsement of the Wilmot Proviso, thinking that as they were opposed to that measure, they would scold him a little, but we reckon they have not the cue yet. We can't see the propriety of abusing Benton and Van Buren and letting Mr. Clay go "scot free."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Free Soilism
Wilmot Proviso
Partisan Criticism
Spectator Newspaper
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Lynchburg Virginian
Spectator
Benton
Van Buren
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Henry Clay's Support For Free Soilism And Wilmot Proviso
Stance / Tone
Critical And Urging Further Criticism
Key Figures
Mr. Clay
Lynchburg Virginian
Spectator
Benton
Van Buren
Key Arguments
Lynchburg Virginian Fears Clay's Adhesion To Free Soilism
Clay's Presidential Nomination Would Gain His Party Approval
Urge Spectator To Criticize Clay For Turning Freesoiler
Previous Request For Spectator To Raspe Clay Over Wilmot Proviso Endorsement
Inconsistency In Criticizing Benton And Van Buren But Not Clay