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Editorial
November 6, 1837
The Daily Herald
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Editorial from Richmond Whig criticizes Van Buren party for ignoring 'right of instruction' from state elections, arguing that respecting instructions to 11 senators with 53,500 vote majorities would give Whigs a 30-22 Senate majority, flipping from current 33-19 Vanite edge.
Merged-components note: The table of state election majorities overlaps spatially with and is contextually referenced in the editorial on Senate instructions, forming a single logical opinion piece.
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| Maine, | 2 | 500 majority. |
| New Jersey, | 1 | 1,000 |
| Ohio, | 2 | 8,000 |
| Indiana, | 1 | 16,000 |
| North Carolina, | 2 | 5,000 |
| Georgia, | 2 | 1,000 |
| Tennessee, | 1 | 21,000 |
From the following statement, it will be seen, that if the Van Buren party had any regard for the 'right of instruction,' about which they clamored so loudly two years ago, the Senate of the United States would now present a decided majority against the Administration.
Senators instructed by the People
11
53,500
At the commencement of the Session, the Senate was divided—33 Vanites, 19 Whigs—leaving a majority for the Administration of 14. Deduct 11 members now in opposition to the will of their constituents, and the vote in the Senate should stand Whigs 30, Vanites 22.—Richmond Whig.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Van Buren Party
Right Of Instruction
Senate Majority
Whig Party
State Elections
What entities or persons were involved?
Van Buren Party
Whigs
Senate Of The United States
Richmond Whig
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Van Buren Party Ignoring Right Of Instruction In Senate Composition
Stance / Tone
Anti Van Buren, Pro Whig Criticism
Key Figures
Van Buren Party
Whigs
Senate Of The United States
Richmond Whig
Key Arguments
Van Buren Party Disregards 'Right Of Instruction' Despite Past Clamor
11 Senators Instructed Against Administration With 53,500 Vote Majorities
Adjusting For Instructions Flips Senate To 30 Whigs Vs 22 Vanites From 33 19