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Editorial
February 25, 1828
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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Editorial from Cincinnati Gazette critiques a letter in the New York Enquirer, attributed to Major Noah, dismissing claims of Administration yielding Kentucky and New York to Jackson, asserting Jacksonian cause waning, and highlighting Buchanan's testimony exonerating Clay of corruption charges.
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The New York Enquirer of the 26th Jan. contains a long letter which we suspect was written by Major Noah himself. It is dated at Washington City, and treats upon as many subjects as one of John Randolph's digressive speeches in Congress.
The first part of the letter is political; the middle treats of preaching, and the conclusion of fashionable scandal and 'two little beauties from Pennsylvania.' We repeat, the letter has all the ear marks of the major's own eccentric style. He says Kentucky and New York are given up by the Administration, and from private account, he is positive that 'Ohio will be for Jackson before the election comes on.' The writer then goes into some other speculations which, if they have no better foundation than his information from Ohio, will stand him in little stead at the election. The surrender of Kentucky & N York, to the Gen by the Administration party, is all a humbug. It puts us in mind of the letter writer from Columbus to Duff Green. He certainly could not have believed a word of his assertions hum bug, and wrote for no other purpose than to keep up a show of strength.
The Jacksonians cannot but feel, we think that their cause is on the wane. Their 'voices and signs' are few and disheartening. Mr. Clay's able and satisfactory vindication, has brought them almost to a dead pause. Deprived of the opportunity to cry 'bargain, intrigue' and management, many of their stoutest editors and politicians know not what to say.
A few, however, from mere desperation, continue their clamors. But 'truth is mighty and must prevail.'
Mr Buchanan, Gen. Jackson's witness, has recently declared in debate, in the House of Representatives, that 'as to any knowledge of any thing like corruption, he disclaims it; WE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT!!' What will those truth and decency editors now say, who averred that Mr. Buchanan's testimony supported, in every essential particular, the charge of corruption against Mr Clay? Will they say it was not essential for Mr. Buchanan to have any knowledge of the affair, of which he was called to testify, to be a competent and conclusive witness? They must say so, and prove themselves fools; or omit to say anything, and acknowledge themselves knaves.
[Fredonian.]
The New York Enquirer of the 26th Jan. contains a long letter which we suspect was written by Major Noah himself. It is dated at Washington City, and treats upon as many subjects as one of John Randolph's digressive speeches in Congress.
The first part of the letter is political; the middle treats of preaching, and the conclusion of fashionable scandal and 'two little beauties from Pennsylvania.' We repeat, the letter has all the ear marks of the major's own eccentric style. He says Kentucky and New York are given up by the Administration, and from private account, he is positive that 'Ohio will be for Jackson before the election comes on.' The writer then goes into some other speculations which, if they have no better foundation than his information from Ohio, will stand him in little stead at the election. The surrender of Kentucky & N York, to the Gen by the Administration party, is all a humbug. It puts us in mind of the letter writer from Columbus to Duff Green. He certainly could not have believed a word of his assertions hum bug, and wrote for no other purpose than to keep up a show of strength.
The Jacksonians cannot but feel, we think that their cause is on the wane. Their 'voices and signs' are few and disheartening. Mr. Clay's able and satisfactory vindication, has brought them almost to a dead pause. Deprived of the opportunity to cry 'bargain, intrigue' and management, many of their stoutest editors and politicians know not what to say.
A few, however, from mere desperation, continue their clamors. But 'truth is mighty and must prevail.'
Mr Buchanan, Gen. Jackson's witness, has recently declared in debate, in the House of Representatives, that 'as to any knowledge of any thing like corruption, he disclaims it; WE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT!!' What will those truth and decency editors now say, who averred that Mr. Buchanan's testimony supported, in every essential particular, the charge of corruption against Mr Clay? Will they say it was not essential for Mr. Buchanan to have any knowledge of the affair, of which he was called to testify, to be a competent and conclusive witness? They must say so, and prove themselves fools; or omit to say anything, and acknowledge themselves knaves.
[Fredonian.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jackson Election
Clay Vindication
Buchanan Testimony
Partisan Intrigue
Administration Politics
Ohio Speculation
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Noah
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Clay
Mr Buchanan
Administration
New York Enquirer
Cincinnati Gazette
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Jacksonian Political Claims And Defense Of Clay Against Corruption Charges
Stance / Tone
Anti Jacksonian, Supportive Of Clay And Administration
Key Figures
Major Noah
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Clay
Mr Buchanan
Administration
New York Enquirer
Cincinnati Gazette
Key Arguments
Suspected Authorship Of Letter By Major Noah In Eccentric Style
Dismissal Of Claims That Kentucky And New York Surrendered To Jackson As Humbug
Jacksonian Cause Waning Due To Clay's Vindication
Buchanan's Testimony Disclaims Knowledge Of Corruption, Undermining Jacksonian Charges Against Clay