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April 9, 1827
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Political critique from the Democratic Press highlighting hypocrisy in the Jackson party's use of mail to influence elections in Pennsylvania and Virginia, contrasted with opposition to similar actions in Vermont favoring Mr. Seymour's re-election.
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From the Democratic Press.
When the late election for Senators in Pennsylvania and Virginia came on, the Jackson members of Congress loaded the mails with letters for Harrisburg and Richmond, urging the election of Messrs Ingham and Randolph. This was held to be perfectly fair by the Jackson party. Yet it is now urged as a serious ground of opposition to the Administration, that when the election of Senator was pending in Vermont, one member of Congress, and one clerk in the department of state; the latter being a native of Vermont, expressed their opinions in favor of the re-election of Mr. Seymour. Can the people be influenced by arguments so utterly inconsistent with the practices of those who urge them?
When the late election for Senators in Pennsylvania and Virginia came on, the Jackson members of Congress loaded the mails with letters for Harrisburg and Richmond, urging the election of Messrs Ingham and Randolph. This was held to be perfectly fair by the Jackson party. Yet it is now urged as a serious ground of opposition to the Administration, that when the election of Senator was pending in Vermont, one member of Congress, and one clerk in the department of state; the latter being a native of Vermont, expressed their opinions in favor of the re-election of Mr. Seymour. Can the people be influenced by arguments so utterly inconsistent with the practices of those who urge them?
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Party
Senator Election
Political Influence
Hypocrisy
Mail Letters
Vermont Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Ingham
Randolph
Seymour
Jackson Members
Where did it happen?
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Harrisburg, Richmond
Story Details
Key Persons
Ingham
Randolph
Seymour
Jackson Members
Location
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Harrisburg, Richmond
Event Date
Late Election For Senators
Story Details
Jackson party members sent letters via mail to influence elections in Pennsylvania and Virginia for Ingham and Randolph, deemed fair by them, but now criticize similar opinions expressed for Seymour's re-election in Vermont by one congressman and a state department clerk.