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January 20, 1808
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Richmond newspaper doubts rumors from Washington of a compromise between Monroe and Clinton supporters to run Clinton for President and Monroe for Vice-President against Madison, emphasizing Monroe's integrity and calling for evidence.
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RICHMOND, Jan. 16.
In the Argus of yesterday, notice is taken of some letter, said to have been received in this city from Washington, stating that a compromise had been effected between the friends of Mr. Monroe and Mr. Clinton, for the purpose of securing the office of President to Mr. C. and that of Vice President to Mr. M. The editor of that paper very properly expresses his disapprobation of such a procedure, and professes to entertain no doubt that Mr. M. will, if the project is communicated to him, instantly reject it. Upon this point we heartily concur with the editor of the Argus, and have good ground for saying that in every thing relating to the next Presidential election, Mr. M. has conducted himself with the integrity and discretion for which he has been so much distinguished through life. We doubt also, whether such a compromise has been made. Before we give credit to an allegation so disgraceful to the country, we should have the evidence before us.
Enquirer.
The following is the extract alluded to in the above.
"Letters have been received in this city from Washington, stating that several Caucuses have been held by the friends of Messrs. Monroe and Clinton, in consequence of which a compromise has been agreed upon among them to the following effect: that Monroe is to be run as a candidate for the Vice Presidency, and Clinton for the Presidency in opposition to Madison; Monroe, though elected to the sinecure office of Vice President, is to be consulted concerning the administration, and to have a voice in the cabinet: and that after the period of four years shall have elapsed, Clinton is to retire from office, and Monroe to be elected his successor."
We are truly sorry to hear that any party in Congress has resorted to manoeuvres like these for the purpose of disposing of the first office of our government; and have too much respect for the integrity and sound judgment of Mr. Monroe to doubt for a moment that, if such a project is proposed to him, he will instantly and decisively reject it.
In the Argus of yesterday, notice is taken of some letter, said to have been received in this city from Washington, stating that a compromise had been effected between the friends of Mr. Monroe and Mr. Clinton, for the purpose of securing the office of President to Mr. C. and that of Vice President to Mr. M. The editor of that paper very properly expresses his disapprobation of such a procedure, and professes to entertain no doubt that Mr. M. will, if the project is communicated to him, instantly reject it. Upon this point we heartily concur with the editor of the Argus, and have good ground for saying that in every thing relating to the next Presidential election, Mr. M. has conducted himself with the integrity and discretion for which he has been so much distinguished through life. We doubt also, whether such a compromise has been made. Before we give credit to an allegation so disgraceful to the country, we should have the evidence before us.
Enquirer.
The following is the extract alluded to in the above.
"Letters have been received in this city from Washington, stating that several Caucuses have been held by the friends of Messrs. Monroe and Clinton, in consequence of which a compromise has been agreed upon among them to the following effect: that Monroe is to be run as a candidate for the Vice Presidency, and Clinton for the Presidency in opposition to Madison; Monroe, though elected to the sinecure office of Vice President, is to be consulted concerning the administration, and to have a voice in the cabinet: and that after the period of four years shall have elapsed, Clinton is to retire from office, and Monroe to be elected his successor."
We are truly sorry to hear that any party in Congress has resorted to manoeuvres like these for the purpose of disposing of the first office of our government; and have too much respect for the integrity and sound judgment of Mr. Monroe to doubt for a moment that, if such a project is proposed to him, he will instantly and decisively reject it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Election
Political Compromise
Monroe
Clinton
Madison
Caucuses
Rumor
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Monroe
Mr. Clinton
Madison
Where did it happen?
Richmond, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Monroe
Mr. Clinton
Madison
Location
Richmond, Washington
Event Date
Jan. 16
Story Details
Rumors of a secret compromise between Monroe and Clinton supporters for the presidential election against Madison, involving Clinton as President and Monroe as Vice-President with future succession; the paper doubts the claim and affirms Monroe's integrity.