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October 10, 1836
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Governor Cannon of Tennessee declines an invitation to a public dinner honoring Judge White, expressing respect for White but criticizing electioneering by the President and prioritizing his duties.
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SEVERE REBUKE.
Gov. Cannon, of Tennessee, being invited to attend a public dinner, in honor of Judge White, says:-
It would at all times afford me pleasure to add my feeble testimony of respect for his character, his virtue, and public services, when in my power to do so, consistently with the discharge of my public duties. At the same time cautiously avoiding those pernicious examples, of electioneering, which have recently been placed before us, by him who holds the highest office, and wields at pleasure, the entire power and patronage of the general government. But the duties of the station in which I am placed, compels me to forego the pleasure of participating with you on the present occasion.
Gov. Cannon, of Tennessee, being invited to attend a public dinner, in honor of Judge White, says:-
It would at all times afford me pleasure to add my feeble testimony of respect for his character, his virtue, and public services, when in my power to do so, consistently with the discharge of my public duties. At the same time cautiously avoiding those pernicious examples, of electioneering, which have recently been placed before us, by him who holds the highest office, and wields at pleasure, the entire power and patronage of the general government. But the duties of the station in which I am placed, compels me to forego the pleasure of participating with you on the present occasion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Governor Cannon
Judge White
Tennessee Politics
Electioneering
Political Rebuke
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Cannon
Judge White
Where did it happen?
Tennessee
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Tennessee
Key Persons
Gov. Cannon
Judge White
Event Details
Gov. Cannon declines invitation to public dinner honoring Judge White, expressing respect for White's character and services but avoiding electioneering examples set by the President, and prioritizing his public duties.