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Editorial
July 13, 1870
Knoxville Weekly Chronicle
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary on Democratic Party reorganization after March elections, highlighting a change in Executive Committee chairmanship from Maj. Thomas O'Conner to Hon. Samuel C. Ramage, suggesting internal discord or O'Conner's shift to business interests.
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HOW IS IT!
Soon after the March elections, our Democratic friends grew very enthusiastic on the subject of organization. A meeting of the faithful was called at the Whig building, at which an Executive Committee was appointed, with Maj. Thomas O'Conner as Chairman. Now, the Chattanooga Times speaks of "Hon. Samuel C. Ramage" as Chairman of this Committee. The Whig also speaks of the Chairman of the Executive Committee as having received "initiatory training" among a sooty set of fellows known as "Leaguers"—probably meaning the "Hon." Samuel. Has there been any trouble among the reorganized? Or has Maj. O'Conner come to the conclusion that there is more money in making harness than in getting up a "non-partisan" Judicial Convention? We rather guess the latter, whereupon the mantle fell upon the "Honorable" gentleman who controls the "organ."
Soon after the March elections, our Democratic friends grew very enthusiastic on the subject of organization. A meeting of the faithful was called at the Whig building, at which an Executive Committee was appointed, with Maj. Thomas O'Conner as Chairman. Now, the Chattanooga Times speaks of "Hon. Samuel C. Ramage" as Chairman of this Committee. The Whig also speaks of the Chairman of the Executive Committee as having received "initiatory training" among a sooty set of fellows known as "Leaguers"—probably meaning the "Hon." Samuel. Has there been any trouble among the reorganized? Or has Maj. O'Conner come to the conclusion that there is more money in making harness than in getting up a "non-partisan" Judicial Convention? We rather guess the latter, whereupon the mantle fell upon the "Honorable" gentleman who controls the "organ."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Organization
Executive Committee
Leadership Change
Partisan Mockery
Judicial Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Maj. Thomas O'conner
Hon. Samuel C. Ramage
Chattanooga Times
Whig
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Democratic Party Executive Committee Leadership Change
Stance / Tone
Mocking And Speculative
Key Figures
Maj. Thomas O'conner
Hon. Samuel C. Ramage
Chattanooga Times
Whig
Key Arguments
Democratic Enthusiasm For Organization Post Elections
Initial Appointment Of Maj. O'conner As Chairman
Shift To Ramage As Chairman Noted In Press
Speculation On Internal Trouble Or O'conner's Business Priorities