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Editorial
August 4, 1856
The New York Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
An editorial defends John C. Frémont against hypocritical personal attacks by supporters of James Buchanan and Millard Fillmore, who spread rumors about his private life but decry any rebuttal. It endorses Fremont for representing the anti-slavery movement to resolve national agitation.
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flattered himself. Straightway these love tales
travel through the country—are used by
Mr. Buchanan's friends as electioneering docu-
ments, and become a legitimate subject of com-
ment for the independent press. But no sooner
are they alluded to in the slightest manner than
out come all these papers ranting and fuming,
and crying out against the wanton invasion of
the private sanctuary, of which they had already
uncovered all the mysteries.
We have had, for many years, some personal
acquaintance with and knowledge of Mr. Fill-
more and Mr. Buchanan, and we have invariably
felt and shown them the respect that is their due.
We purpose to make no alteration in this line of
policy now. We have never to our knowledge
seen Col. Fremont, or had any intercourse with
him. We support him, simply because he is the
representative of the great movement by which
we expect the safety and honor of this country
will be secured, and a final term set to the
slavery agitation which has been so severe a tria-
n times past.
If the organs of the parties which support Mr
Fillmore and Mr. Buchanan dislike so grievously
personal criticisms, why did they not think of
this before they opened the floodgates of malevo-
lence upon the fair fame, and the pure character
of Col. Fremont?
travel through the country—are used by
Mr. Buchanan's friends as electioneering docu-
ments, and become a legitimate subject of com-
ment for the independent press. But no sooner
are they alluded to in the slightest manner than
out come all these papers ranting and fuming,
and crying out against the wanton invasion of
the private sanctuary, of which they had already
uncovered all the mysteries.
We have had, for many years, some personal
acquaintance with and knowledge of Mr. Fill-
more and Mr. Buchanan, and we have invariably
felt and shown them the respect that is their due.
We purpose to make no alteration in this line of
policy now. We have never to our knowledge
seen Col. Fremont, or had any intercourse with
him. We support him, simply because he is the
representative of the great movement by which
we expect the safety and honor of this country
will be secured, and a final term set to the
slavery agitation which has been so severe a tria-
n times past.
If the organs of the parties which support Mr
Fillmore and Mr. Buchanan dislike so grievously
personal criticisms, why did they not think of
this before they opened the floodgates of malevo-
lence upon the fair fame, and the pure character
of Col. Fremont?
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
1856 Election
Fremont Defense
Personal Attacks
Electioneering
Slavery Agitation
Buchanan Supporters
Fillmore Supporters
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Buchanan
Mr. Fillmore
Col. Fremont
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of John C. Frémont Against Personal Attacks By Supporters Of Buchanan And Fillmore
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Frémont And Critical Of Opponents' Hypocrisy
Key Figures
Mr. Buchanan
Mr. Fillmore
Col. Fremont
Key Arguments
Supporters Of Buchanan And Fillmore Publicize Personal Rumors About Fremont's Love Life For Electioneering But Object To Any Response
The Press Has A Right To Comment On Matters Already Publicized By Opponents
Support For Fremont Stems From His Representation Of The Movement To End Slavery Agitation And Secure National Safety And Honor