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Letter to Editor
July 26, 1830
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
An 'Old Citizen' writes to the editor expressing joy at the unanimous support for Henry Clay in their town, despite limited voting power, and notes the waning influence of Jacksonism and Duff Greenism in the district's three cities.
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Mr. Editor: It is not often that I write or talk about National Politics; but I cannot refrain from expressing to you the pleasure I find in witnessing the unanimity of our town with regard to your distinguished favorite, Mr. Clay. I am led to this remark from a conversation I had, the other evening, with an old friend of mine, who knows, perhaps, as well as any other man amongst us, the feelings and sentiments of our citizens. We are emphatically--and I rejoice to say it--all for Clay. The Jackson men amongst us seem disposed to do justice to his talents and his honor. We have, to be sure, no vote but our influence is felt; our wishes command respect, and we have a right to express our honest opinions. I want it to be known abroad, to use your own language, that in the three cities of this District, Jacksonism and Duff Greenism are at their lowest ebb; and that Henry Clay is, with us, truly the man of the people.
AN OLD CITIZEN.
Mr. Editor: It is not often that I write or talk about National Politics; but I cannot refrain from expressing to you the pleasure I find in witnessing the unanimity of our town with regard to your distinguished favorite, Mr. Clay. I am led to this remark from a conversation I had, the other evening, with an old friend of mine, who knows, perhaps, as well as any other man amongst us, the feelings and sentiments of our citizens. We are emphatically--and I rejoice to say it--all for Clay. The Jackson men amongst us seem disposed to do justice to his talents and his honor. We have, to be sure, no vote but our influence is felt; our wishes command respect, and we have a right to express our honest opinions. I want it to be known abroad, to use your own language, that in the three cities of this District, Jacksonism and Duff Greenism are at their lowest ebb; and that Henry Clay is, with us, truly the man of the people.
AN OLD CITIZEN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
National Politics
Town Unanimity
Jacksonism
Duff Greenism
Political Influence
What entities or persons were involved?
An Old Citizen
Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
An Old Citizen
Recipient
Mr. Editor
Main Argument
the town unanimously supports henry clay as the man of the people, with jacksonism at its lowest ebb, and their influence and opinions deserve respect despite lacking votes.
Notable Details
Conversation With Old Friend About Citizens' Sentiments
Reference To Editor's 'Distinguished Favorite, Mr. Clay'
Jackson Men Doing Justice To Clay's Talents And Honor
No Vote But Influence Felt
Duff Greenism At Lowest Ebb In Three Cities