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Editorial
November 1, 1832
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
An editorial exposes how Jackson-supporting newspapers published a letter falsely attributed to Andrew Jackson criticizing imprisoned missionaries, praised it initially, then called it a forgery after it spread, to manipulate political converts among different groups, including the Wright and Owen party supporting Jackson and Van Buren.
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Forgery.—The Jackson prints are making a violent ado about a certain letter recently published, and signed "Andrew Jackson," touching the imprisoned missionaries; wherein the writer charges those who are sent to diffuse the gospel among the heathen, with making more mischief than they do good. The letter, we believe, was originally published, with commendation (of course) in a Jackson print; and is now, after having been copied into the Opposition papers, denounced by other Jackson prints as a forgery. If forged, the Jackson men themselves are the counterfeiters. It was designed for effect among a certain class; and we have heard great merit claimed for Gen. Jackson's independence, and all that sort of thing, as evinced in this very forgery. Among the Wright and Owen party in this city, who have recently declared for Jackson and Van Buren, this very letter against the missionaries is used with great effect. The object was accomplished—and now the forgery is alleged, in order to hook converts from among Christians.—[N. Y. Advocate and Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Andrew Jackson
Forgery
Missionaries
Jackson Prints
Partisan Politics
Van Buren
Wright Owen Party
What entities or persons were involved?
Andrew Jackson
Jackson Prints
Opposition Papers
Wright And Owen Party
Van Buren
N. Y. Advocate And Journal
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Forgery Of Andrew Jackson Letter Criticizing Missionaries
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Jackson Supporters' Use Of Forgery For Political Gain
Key Figures
Andrew Jackson
Jackson Prints
Opposition Papers
Wright And Owen Party
Van Buren
N. Y. Advocate And Journal
Key Arguments
Jackson Prints Published And Commended A Letter Signed 'Andrew Jackson' Criticizing Missionaries
After Copying To Opposition Papers, Other Jackson Prints Denounce It As Forgery
If Forged, Jackson Men Are The Counterfeiters
Letter Designed For Effect Among Certain Classes, Claiming Jackson's Independence
Used Effectively Among Wright And Owen Party Declaring For Jackson And Van Buren
Forgery Alleged Now To Attract Christian Converts