When was it published?

November 21, 1842 in Lynchburg Virginian

Story November 21, 1842

Lynchburg Virginian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. R. M. Johnson, Gen. Harrison, Mr. Hibben, Postmaster General Wickliffe, John Pope Esq.

Q: What keywords are associated?

Political Speech, Col. Johnson, Election 1840, Honesty, Party Politics

Lynchburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Col. R. M. Johnson affirms in Philadelphia he would not lie against Gen. Harrison in 1840 election to secure preference. Addresses friends in Washington without party feeling, with Wickliffe and Pope present.

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Col. R. M. Johnson—In reply to a complimentary speech in Philadelphia, the hero of the Great Crossings the other day, referring to the election of 1840, said, I might have spoken against Gen. Harrison to secure my own preference; but I would sooner die than lie.—Very good, Colonel; but when so many of your own party lied, by defaming your ancient comrade, why did you not fling it in their teeth? Were you looking out for that same "preference?"

Col. Johnson addressed his "personal and political friends" in Washington city also, a few days ago, who deputed Mr. Hibben to greet him with a congratulatory speech. Postmaster General Wickliffe and John Pope Esq. of Ky. were present, and the latter briefly addressed the company. There was "no party feeling," however, on the occasion.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Deception Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Political Speech Col. Johnson Election 1840 Honesty Party Politics

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. R. M. Johnson Gen. Harrison Mr. Hibben Postmaster General Wickliffe John Pope Esq.

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia; Washington City

Story Details

Key Persons

Col. R. M. Johnson Gen. Harrison Mr. Hibben Postmaster General Wickliffe John Pope Esq.

Location

Philadelphia; Washington City

Event Date

Election Of 1840; The Other Day; A Few Days Ago

Story Details

In reply to a complimentary speech in Philadelphia, Col. R. M. Johnson refers to the election of 1840, stating he might have spoken against Gen. Harrison but would sooner die than lie. He addresses personal and political friends in Washington city, greeted by Mr. Hibben, with Postmaster General Wickliffe and John Pope present; no party feeling on the occasion.