Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
September 7, 1840
Daily Cincinnati Republican
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
What is this article about?
An article from the Pennsylvania Telegraph defends women's support for Gen. Harrison's campaign against federalist sneers, citing historical patriotism: ladies backed Madison against Van Buren's Clinton plot, and a 1777 resolution by Amelia County, VA, young ladies to only accept suitors who served in the American army.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
From the Pennsylvania Telegraph.
POLITICAL LADIES.
The federalists who never have the ladies in their favor, are sneering at the idea that they should take part in the present campaign for Gen. Harrison.
But they are always to be found engaged in the support of virtue and bravery. We can well remember in our boyhood, that the ladies were all Madison men, and helped to defeat Mr. Van Buren's plan of supplanting him by the nomination of Clinton; and Major Noah brings to light the following proof, that on occasions of great danger the ladies have always manifested a lively and patriotic interest in the good cause:
From the Connecticut Courant, Aug. 13, 1777:
"Williamsburg, Va., July 4.
We hear that the young ladies of Amelia county, considering the situation of our country in particular, and the United States in general, have entered into a resolution not to permit the addresses of any person, be his circumstances or condition in life what they will, unless he has served in the American army long enough to prove by his valor, that he is deserving of their love."
POLITICAL LADIES.
The federalists who never have the ladies in their favor, are sneering at the idea that they should take part in the present campaign for Gen. Harrison.
But they are always to be found engaged in the support of virtue and bravery. We can well remember in our boyhood, that the ladies were all Madison men, and helped to defeat Mr. Van Buren's plan of supplanting him by the nomination of Clinton; and Major Noah brings to light the following proof, that on occasions of great danger the ladies have always manifested a lively and patriotic interest in the good cause:
From the Connecticut Courant, Aug. 13, 1777:
"Williamsburg, Va., July 4.
We hear that the young ladies of Amelia county, considering the situation of our country in particular, and the United States in general, have entered into a resolution not to permit the addresses of any person, be his circumstances or condition in life what they will, unless he has served in the American army long enough to prove by his valor, that he is deserving of their love."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Political Ladies
Women Patriotism
Amelia County Resolution
American Army Service
Revolutionary War Valor
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Harrison
James Madison
Martin Van Buren
Dewitt Clinton
Major Noah
Where did it happen?
Amelia County, Virginia
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Harrison
James Madison
Martin Van Buren
Dewitt Clinton
Major Noah
Location
Amelia County, Virginia
Event Date
July 4, 1777
Story Details
Young ladies of Amelia County resolve not to accept suitors unless they have served in the American army and proven their valor, demonstrating patriotic support during the Revolutionary War.